JP7456781B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of types of performance identification information including specific performance identification information, derives and displays display results, and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player.

Conventional gaming machines are capable of variably displaying decorative symbols (performance identification information), and are also capable of temporarily stopping and re-variably displaying pseudo-continuous symbols (specific performance identification information) during variable display of the decorative symbols. There are some that can execute a pseudo-continuous performance (specific performance) including (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-131876

However, in Patent Document 1, since no effect is performed when the pseudo-continuous symbols temporarily stop, not only is it not possible to increase the player's expectations for the pseudo-continuous symbols to temporarily stop; There is a problem in that it is not possible to increase the player's sense of excitement when the symbols temporarily stop.

The present invention has been made with attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the expectations of the players as well as the sense of exhilaration of the players. .

The gaming machine of means A is
A gaming machine capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of effect identification information including specific effect identification information, and deriving and displaying a display result, and capable of controlling the gaming machine to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
A display means capable of displaying a performance;
a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect as a variable display, in which the specific effect identification information is temporarily stopped at a predetermined timing from when the variable display of the effect identification information is started until the display result is derived and displayed, and then the variable display is resumed;
A suggested performance execution means capable of executing a suggested performance that suggests that the specific performance identification information is temporarily stopped;
A notification performance execution means capable of executing a notification performance that notifies that the specific performance identification information has been temporarily stopped;
A state control means capable of controlling to a specific state;
and an update means capable of updating the numerical information based on execution of the variable display,
the suggestive performance execution means is capable of executing, as the suggestive performance, a performance in which, by displaying an effect display, the visibility of the specific performance identification information and the performance identification information different from the specific performance identification information is once reduced to a first low visibility state in which the specific performance identification information and the performance identification information different from the specific performance identification information are visible, and then reduced to a second low visibility state in which the visibility is lower than that of the first low visibility state but in which the specific performance identification information and the performance identification information different from the specific performance identification information are visible;
The notification performance execution means is capable of executing, as the notification performance, a performance in which performance identification information different from the specific performance identification information is made invisible;
In a case where the specific performance identification information does not temporarily stop after the suggestive performance is executed, a moving speed of the specific performance identification information before the predetermined timing is different from a moving speed of the specific performance identification information after the predetermined timing,
the suggestion effect execution means erases the effect display before any effect identification information different from the specific effect identification information is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position where the specific effect identification information is temporarily stopped when the specific effect identification information is not temporarily stopped;
The state control means updates the numerical information by the updating means to a specific value corresponding to a specific number of times.
When a specific condition is satisfied, the control can be performed to the specific state.
The display means is capable of executing a specific notification effect for notifying the satisfaction of the specific condition when the specific condition is satisfied,
The specific notification effect is an effect that reduces the visibility of the effect identification information.
It is characterized by:
Furthermore, the gaming machine can variably display a plurality of types of performance identification information to derive and display a display result, and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player,
A display means capable of displaying a performance;
a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect in which, as a variable display, at a predetermined timing from when the variable display of the effect identification information is started to when the display result is derived and displayed, the specific effect is resumed after temporarily suspending the display of special identification information different from the effect identification information;
A suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a suggestion performance that suggests that the special identification information is temporarily stopped;
A notification performance execution means capable of executing a notification performance to notify that the special identification information has been temporarily stopped;
A state control means capable of controlling to a specific state;
and an update means capable of updating the numerical information based on execution of the variable display,
the suggestion performance execution means is capable of executing, as the suggestion performance, a performance in which, by displaying an effect display, the visibility of the special identification information and the performance identification information is once reduced to a first low visibility state in which the special identification information and the performance identification information are visible, and then reduced to a second low visibility state in which the visibility is lower than that of the first low visibility state but in which the special identification information and the performance identification information are visible;
The notification performance execution means is capable of executing a performance in which the performance identification information is made invisible as the notification performance,
In a case where the special identification information does not temporarily stop after the suggestion performance is executed, the moving speed of the special identification information before the predetermined timing is different from the moving speed of the special identification information after the predetermined timing,
The suggestion effect execution means erases the effect display at a predetermined position where the special identification information is temporarily stopped when the special identification information is not temporarily stopped, before the effect identification information is stopped and displayed;
The state control means updates the numerical information by the updating means to a specific value corresponding to a specific number of times.
When a specific condition is satisfied, the control can be performed to the specific state.
The display means is capable of executing a specific notification effect for notifying the satisfaction of the specific condition when the specific condition is satisfied,
The specific notification effect is an effect that reduces the visibility of the effect identification information.
It is characterized by:
Furthermore, the gaming machine of the first means is
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a favorable state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player when a specific display result (e.g., a jackpot pattern) is derived and displayed by variably displaying a first identification information and a second identification information, and variably displaying a plurality of types of performance identification information (e.g., decorative patterns) including a specific performance identification information (e.g., pseudo consecutive patterns), and
A specific effect execution means (e.g., a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display during effect process shown in FIG. 10 ) capable of executing a specific effect (e.g., a pseudo consecutive effect) in which the specific effect identification information is temporarily stopped at a predetermined timing from when the variable display of the effect identification information is started until the display result is derived and displayed as a variable display, and then the variable display is resumed;
A suggestion effect execution means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10 ) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a temporary stop suggestion effect) that suggests that the specific effect identification information is temporarily stopped;
A notification effect execution means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10 ) capable of executing a notification effect (for example, a temporary stop notification effect) that notifies that the specific effect identification information has temporarily stopped;
A state control means capable of controlling to a special state (e.g., time-saving state) in which variable display is more easily executed than in a normal state (e.g., a part that executes step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 16-17, and a part that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 16-19),
An update means capable of updating the numerical information based on the execution of the variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100);
Equipped with
The suggestive performance execution means is capable of executing, as the suggestive performance, a performance in which the visibility of performance identification information different from the specific performance identification information is once reduced to a first low visibility state by displaying an effect display, and then reduced to a second low visibility state having even lower visibility than the first low visibility state (for example, as shown in Figures 11-33 and 11-34, a portion in which the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is reduced by displaying converging lines at a density D1 on the image display device 5, and then the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is further reduced by displaying converging lines at a density D2).
The notification performance execution means is capable of executing a performance in which performance identification information different from the specific performance identification information is made invisible as the notification performance (for example, as shown in Figs. 11-34 and 11-35, a portion in which an effect image for a temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5 to make the left and right decorative patterns invisible),
The suggestive performance execution means is capable of executing the suggestive performance even when the specific performance identification information does not temporarily stop, and when the temporary stop does not occur, is capable of continuing to display the effect display for a predetermined period of time after the predetermined timing has passed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-44, when the pseudo consecutive patterns do not temporarily stop after the temporary stop suggestive performance is executed, the convergence lines continue to be displayed even after the pseudo consecutive patterns are hidden on the image display device 5).
The effect display is more transparent after the specified timing than before the specified timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-33, in the case where the pseudo consecutive patterns do not temporarily stop, the convergence lines are displayed with a density of D2 before the timing of switching the display image data, and the convergence lines are displayed with a density of D1 after the timing of switching the display image data, so that the left and right decorative patterns are more visible after the timing of switching the display image data than before the timing of switching the display image data).
The state control means can control to the special state when the numerical information updated by the update means becomes a specific value corresponding to the special number of times, thereby establishing a special condition (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part in the game control microcomputer 100 that executes steps 100IWS74 and 100IWS75, and as shown in FIG. 16-17, a part in the game control microcomputer 100 that executes steps 100IWS170 and 100IWS173).
The update means updates the numerical information when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100).
It is characterized by the following.
According to this feature, the player's expectation for the temporary stop can be increased by the suggestive effect, and the player's excitement for the temporary stop can be increased by the execution of the notification effect. In addition, in the case where the temporary stop is not performed, the effect display continues to be displayed even after the specified timing of the temporary stop, making it easier for the player to recognize that the temporary stop was not performed and reducing the player's disappointment for the temporary stop, thereby improving the interest in the game. In addition, the transparency of the effect display increases after the specified timing when the specific performance identification information is temporarily stopped, making the player recognize that the specific performance identification information is not temporarily stopped, and by increasing the attention to the background image that is easily visible through the effect display, the player's disappointment for the specific performance identification information not temporarily stopping can be reduced. In addition, the player's rescue can be preferably realized. Specifically, even if the game state changes and the variable display of any identification information is executed, the numerical information continues to be updated, making it easier for the player to be rescued and increasing the player's motivation to play.

The gaming machine of means 2 is
In addition to executing variable display of first identification information and variable display of second identification information, variable display of multiple types of performance identification information (for example, decorative patterns) is performed to derive and display display results, and specific display results (for example, A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous for a player when a jackpot symbol ( , jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed,
As a variable display, special identification information (for example, a pseudo-continuous pattern) different from the performance identification information is temporarily stopped at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the performance identification information until the display result is derived and displayed. A specific effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a pseudo continuous effect) that restarts the variable display later;
Suggestive effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable displaying effect process shown in FIG. 10 part) and
Notification performance execution means (for example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable displaying performance process shown in FIG. 10 part) and
State control means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-17, step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100 (as shown in FIGS. 16-19, a portion that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100);
An updating means capable of updating numerical information based on execution of the variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes step 100IWS71);
Equipped with
The suggestive performance execution means, as the suggestive performance, once reduces the visibility of the performance identification information to a first low visibility state by displaying an effect display, and then lowers the visibility even further than the first low visibility state. It is possible to perform an effect that lowers the visibility to a low second low visibility state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-33 and 11-34, by displaying concentrated lines at the density D1 on the image display device 5, the left and right After reducing the visibility of the decorative pattern, the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is further reduced by displaying concentrated lines at a density of D2),
The notification performance execution means is capable of executing a performance that makes the performance identification information invisible as the notification performance (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35, an effect image for temporary stop notification) (a portion in which the left and right decorative patterns are made invisible by displaying them in the entire display area of the image display device 5),
The suggestive effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestive effect even when the special identification information does not temporarily stop, and continues to display the effect for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing if the special identification information does not temporarily stop. can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. (parts where saturated lines are continuously displayed),
The effect display has higher transparency after the predetermined timing than before the predetermined timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-33, when the pseudo continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the display image data Before the switching timing, the concentrated lines are displayed at a density of D2, and after the display image data switching timing, the concentrated lines are displayed at a density of D1. The part where the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is higher after the image data switching timing),
The state control means is capable of controlling the state to the special state when a special condition is satisfied by the numerical information updated by the updating means becoming a specific value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13). (As shown in FIGS. 16-17, the part that executes step 100IWS170 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100),
The updating means updates numerical information depending on whether variable display of the first identification information is executed or when variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13). , the part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the player's expectations for the temporary stop by the suggestive effect, and also to increase the player's sense of elation for the temporary stop by executing the notification effect. If the player does not make a temporary stop, the effect display continues to be displayed even after the predetermined timing of the temporary stop, making it easier for the player to recognize that the temporary stop was not made, and reducing the player's disappointment at not making the temporary stop. Since the player's feelings can be alleviated, the player's enjoyment of the game can be improved. In addition, by increasing the transparency of the effect display after the predetermined timing when the special identification information temporarily stops, the player is made aware that the special identification information does not temporarily stop, and it becomes easier to see through the effect display. By increasing attention to the background image, it is possible to alleviate the player's sense of disappointment that the special identification information was not temporarily stopped. Furthermore, relief for the player can be suitably realized. Specifically, even if the gaming state changes and any identification information is displayed variably, the numerical information continues to be updated, making it easier for the player to be rescued and increasing his or her desire to play. Can be done.

Further, the embodiments for carrying out the invention to be described later include the invention relating to the gaming machine of means 3 or 4 below. Conventionally, in gaming machines, the number of times a special figure game is executed in a normal gaming state (the number of times a variable display is executed) is 1000, as shown in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2005-95449 (0058, 0133, etc.). When a jackpot (advantageous state) does not occur even after reaching the number of times (special number of times), the gaming state is controlled to a variable probability state, and the probability of a jackpot being determined as a result of the special drawing game is increased. It is increased to about 1/100, making jackpots more likely to occur in subsequent special game games, and jackpots may occur even if the number of special game games (number of variable display executions) reaches 1000 in normal gaming conditions. When there was no such thing, there was something that generated a short time state instead of a variable state. However, in such a gaming machine, the degree of relief for the player when the number of executions of the variable display reaches a special number is insufficient, and in view of this, it is possible to suitably realize relief for the player. There is a demand for the provision of gaming machines.

The gaming machine of means 3 is
The variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information are executed, and when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed, it is possible to control the display to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state). A gaming machine,
State control means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-17, step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100 (as shown in FIGS. 16-19, a portion that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100);
An updating means (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can update the numerical information based on the execution of the variable display,
The state control means is capable of controlling the state to the special state when a special condition is satisfied by the numerical information updated by the updating means becoming a specific value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13). (As shown in FIGS. 16-17, the part that executes step 100IWS170 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100),
The updating means updates numerical information depending on whether variable display of the first identification information is executed or when variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13). , the part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100).
According to such a configuration, relief for the player can be suitably realized. Specifically, even if the gaming state changes and any identification information is displayed variably, the numerical information continues to be updated, making it easier for the player to be rescued and increasing his or her desire to play. Can be done.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine of means 3,
Predetermined suggestion performance execution means (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-49, executes step 108IWS811 in the performance control CPU 120) capable of executing a predetermined suggestion performance (for example, a preview performance) when the variable display is executed part) and
Based on the establishment of the special condition, a special notification effect (for example, the background image changes as shown in FIGS. 16-52 (C1) and (C2) , blackout at the start of the fluctuation as shown in FIG. 16-53(B), blackout at the end of the fluctuation as shown in FIG. 16-54(C), etc.); , as shown in FIG. 16-23, the part where the production control CPU 120 executes step 100IWS638),
The predetermined suggestion effect execution means has a common rate of executing the predetermined suggestion effect during the period before the special condition is established (for example, as shown in FIG. (see Figure 16-50).
According to such a configuration, by suddenly executing the special notification effect, it is possible to give surprise to the player and increase interest.

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

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. It is a diagram showing the numerical range of the jackpot and the numerical range of the loss with the time saving in the variable display of the first special figure in the normal state or the time saving state. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the operation|movement of a 2nd movable body. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of image data that constitutes a display on an image display device. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of image data that constitutes a display on an image display device. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing display result determination table 1, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing display result determination table 2. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing contents of various jackpots. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern. It is an explanatory diagram showing a variable display result, a fluctuation pattern, and a relationship. (A) is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the production control data holding area, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the reception command buffer at the time of starting winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of starting prize winning determination processing. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random value determination process, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of a variable category command. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol normal processing. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of jackpot termination processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. It is a part of a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice setting process. (A) is a diagram showing an example of the display pattern determination ratio for the pending memory of a jackpot, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of the display pattern determination ratio for the pending memory of a loss. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a timing chart of the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is a timing chart of the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is a timing chart of the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is a timing chart of the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is a timing chart of the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is an explanatory diagram of each performance period and performance contents in a pseudo continuous performance. 10A is a flowchart showing an example of a preview performance decision process (for use when executing pseudo consecutive performances), and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing whether or not a preview performance will be executed and the decision ratio of the preview performance to be executed. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a preview performance determination process (for when pseudo continuous performance is not executed), and (B) is a diagram showing whether or not to execute a preview performance and the determination ratio of the preview performance to be executed. (A) is a diagram showing the special temporary stop notification performance execution determination ratio, and (B) is a diagram showing the temporary stop notification performance period determination ratio. It is a figure showing the output mode of the sound output from a speaker. It is a figure which shows the display mode of each image in the temporary stop suggestion production period when a pseudo continuous pattern is non-stop. It is a figure which shows the display mode of each image in the temporary stop suggestion production period when a pseudo continuous pattern temporarily stops. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is an explanatory diagram of the change in the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns during the temporary stop suggestion performance period and the temporary stop notification performance period. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. A figure showing the display mode of an image display device in variable display that executes pseudo consecutive performance in a modified example. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of image data that constitutes a display on an image display device. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of image data that constitutes a display on an image display device. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of image data constituting a display on an image display device. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs a pseudo continuous effect. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of image data configuring display on an image display device in a modified example. A figure showing the display mode of an image display device in variable display that executes pseudo consecutive performance in a modified example. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs the pseudo continuous effect in a modification. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs the pseudo continuous effect in a modification. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs the pseudo continuous effect in a modification. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the transparency of concentrated lines and effect images in a modified example. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which performs the pseudo continuous effect in a modification. It is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a performance control process. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in characteristic part 108IW. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot probability and the short-time loss probability for each set value. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot probability and the short-time loss probability for each set value. It is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table. It is an explanatory diagram showing a time saving type determination table. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining types of time saving. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table in the feature section 108IW. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table in the feature section 108IW. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the production control command. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the production control command. It is a flowchart showing game control main processing in the feature section 108IW. It is a flowchart showing special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart showing special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. 13 is a flowchart showing special pattern change processing. It is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an external output signal. It is a flowchart showing jackpot end processing. FIG. 7 is a state transition diagram for explaining state transitions in the feature section 108IW. It is a flowchart showing a specific example of production control main processing in the feature section 108IW. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows customer waiting demonstration performance control processing. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a telop display execution lottery table and a telop mode determination lottery table. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of a presentation mode of a telop display while waiting for a customer. It is a flowchart which shows advance notice setting processing. An explanatory diagram showing specific examples of a pre-reading preview performance execution decision table, a pre-reading preview performance type decision table, and a pre-reading preview performance mode decision table. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of each performance type of a look-ahead preview performance. It is a time chart for explaining the fluctuation period and the execution period of the look-ahead preview performance in the time-saving state via jackpot and the time-saving state via relief. 13 is a flowchart showing a variable display start setting process. It is an explanatory diagram showing a concrete example of a notice production execution decision table and a notice production mode decision table. It is a flowchart which shows production processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows production processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows waiting processing per special figure. It is a timing chart for explaining the execution timing of the effect when executing the variable display that shortens the relief time. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the presentation mode until the transition to relief time reduction. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the presentation mode until the transition to relief time reduction. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the presentation mode until the transition to relief time reduction. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the presentation mode until the transition to relief time reduction. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of a production mode of a time-saving rush production. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of a production mode of a false countdown production and an effect production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing in modification 1. It is a flowchart which shows special symbol stop processing in modification 1. 7 is a flowchart illustrating next change postponement processing in Modification 1. FIG. 12 is a timing chart for explaining the execution timing of an effect when executing a variable display that shortens rescue time in Modification Example 1. FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining Modifications 2 to 4 of the method of selecting a variation pattern during a time saving state based on relief time saving. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation pattern setting process in Example 2. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a variable display start setting process in the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a preview performance execution determination table and a preview performance mode determination table in Example 2; 12 is a timing chart for explaining the execution timing of the effect when executing the variable display that shortens the relief time in the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the performance mode until transition to shortening of rescue time in the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the performance mode until the transition to the relief time reduction in Modification 1 of Embodiment 2; FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect mode until shifting to the relief time reduction in Modification 2 of Embodiment 2;

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. The first hold display 25A displays the number of first hold memories based on the number of lit LEDs. The second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number based on the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric device) forms a second start winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by the solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B is, for example, an electric tulip-type device having a pair of movable wings, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wings are in a vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wings approaches the winning ball device 6A, and the second start winning hole is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter (also referred to as the second start winning hole being in a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the on state, the movable wings of the variable winning ball device 6B are in a tilted position, so that the second start winning hole is in an open state in which the game ball can enter (also referred to as the second start winning hole being in an open state). When a game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, three) are paid out and the second special 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 devices that include an electric tulip-type device.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three locations are provided at the lower left of the game area and one location is provided above the variable winning ball device 6B), general winning openings 10 are provided which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when a game ball enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 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 turned into a big winning hole. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

At a predetermined position on the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a push button 31B is provided that the player can press to give a predetermined command. The operation of the push button 31B is detected by a 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, if the game ball enters the starting winning hole (winning) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed or during the period when the jackpot game state described below is being controlled (a starting winning has occurred, but the starting winning is based on the starting winning). If the special figure game cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In a 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 different from the above (missing symbol, for example "-") is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "missing" symbol. In addition, 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", it is controlled to a jackpot game state as an advantageous state for the player.

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

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

In addition, the jackpot type is set in "Jackpot". For example, we prepare multiple types of opening modes for the jackpot (number of rounds and maximum opening period) and gaming states after the jackpot gaming state (normal state, time-saving state, variable probability state, etc.), and set the jackpot type accordingly. has been done. As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained, or a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained.

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

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special symbol fluctuation time (period during which the special symbol fluctuates) more than in the normal state. In the time-saving state, control (high opening control, high base control) is also executed to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning hole by shortening the average regular symbol fluctuation time (period during which the regular symbol fluctuates) more than in the normal state and by improving the probability of a "regular symbol hit" in the regular symbol game more than in the normal state. The time-saving state is an advantageous state for the player because it is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of special symbols (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

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

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

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

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

Note that the gaming state may change based on the 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 called jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation) 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 is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (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, a pseudo consecutive performance may be executed in which a single variable display appears to be multiple variable displays by temporarily pausing the decorative pattern during the variable display and then restarting the variable display.

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 side 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 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 takes in detection signals (such as a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23) and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the game ball has passed or entered.

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.

As part of controlling the progress of the game, the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) supplies presentation control commands (commands that specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) to the presentation control board 12 according to the progress of the game. The presentation control commands output from the main board 11 are relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the presentation control board 12. The presentation control commands include, for example, commands that specify various determination results in the main board 11 (for example, the display results of the special game (including the type of jackpot), the variable pattern used when executing the special game (described in detail later)), the game status (for example, the start or end of the variable display, the opening status of the jackpot opening, the occurrence of a win, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the occurrence of an error, etc.

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 lamp 9, and drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, turning the game effect lamp 9 on and off in the manner specified by the lamp signal. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the sound output and the turning on and off of the lamp.

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

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

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

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

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

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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 met (step S3; No), an initialization process (step S6) is executed, and then a setting change process (step S7) is executed. The initialization process in step S6 includes a clearing process that clears flags, counters, and buffers stored in RAM 102, and the execution of the clearing process sets initial values in the working area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The clear signal is turned on, for example, by pressing down a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on, and 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 change settings, 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 change settings. 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 CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and the interrupt is permitted (step S10). ). After that, loop processing begins. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

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

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

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

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

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process includes a process of determining one of multiple types of fluctuation patterns using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern, based on the pre-determined result of whether or not the display result is a "jackpot". It is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of decorative symbols), the variable display mode of the ornamental symbols (the presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display period of the decorative symbols. It specifies the content of the performance (type of reach performance, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special pattern change process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special pattern process flag is "2". This special pattern change process includes a process for making settings to change the special pattern in the first special pattern display device 4A and the second special pattern display device 4B, and a process for measuring the elapsed time since the special pattern started to change. It also determines whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special pattern change time corresponding to the change pattern. Then, when the elapsed time since the special pattern started to change reaches the special pattern change time, the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "3", and the special pattern change 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 end process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For this reason, the probability of a jackpot is increased by increasing the non-common numerical range that is adjacent to the common numerical range as the set value increases, with 1020 being the reference value for determining a jackpot (jackpot reference value).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In other words, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, in the second special chart display result judgment table when the game state is normal or time-saving, when the set value is 1, among the hit judgment values that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, only values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "jackpot", while when the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the common numerical range are assigned to "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases with 1238 as the set value increases.

For this reason, the probability of a jackpot is increased by increasing the non-common numerical range that is adjacent to the common numerical range as the set value increases, with 1020 being the reference value for determining a jackpot (jackpot reference value).

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

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

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

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

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

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operations in the production control board 12 will be explained. When the effect control board 12 receives power supply voltage from a power 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 initial 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 taken in at this time is stored in a production control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to an off state (step S74), and a command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, various presentation control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the presentation control command reception buffer are read, and then settings and controls corresponding to the read presentation control commands are performed. For example, the read presentation control command is stored in a specified area of the RAM 122, or a reception flag provided in the RAM 122 is turned on so that which presentation control command was received and the contents specified by the presentation control command can be confirmed by the presentation control process process, etc. In addition, if the presentation control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

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

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

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 9 as the production control process process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 10, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a pre-read notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-read preview setting process, for example, based on the performance control command at the time of start-up winning that is transmitted from the main board 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-read preview performance are performed. Further, processing for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the production control command.

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

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

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

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

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

The jackpot performance process in step S174 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance process flag is "6". In this jackpot performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the jackpot game state, and executes various performance controls in the jackpot game state based on the set content. In addition, in the jackpot production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "5", which is a value corresponding to the ending production process. ” and ends the jackpot performance process.

The ending effect processing in step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and performs various performance controls of the ending performance at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending production process is ended.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described above is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes when a prize is won, but it may also be an enclosed type gaming machine that encloses gaming media and awards points when a prize is won.

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 programs and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to being distributed or provided to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, but may be distributed by being pre-installed in a storage device of the computer device or the like. Furthermore, the programs and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communications processing unit.

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

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

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 193SG in embodiment of the present invention)
Next, the feature section 193SG (hereinafter abbreviated as main feature section 193SG) in the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

Type 1 gaming machine is
Multiple types of performance identification information (e.g., decorative patterns) including specific performance identification information (e.g., pseudo-continuous patterns) are variably displayed, display results are derived and displayed, and an advantageous state advantageous to the player (e.g., jackpot game) is generated. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled according to a state),
As a variable display, a specific performance (for example, a pseudo continuous display) that temporarily stops the specific performance identification information at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the performance identification information until the derivation and display of the display result, and then restarts the variable display. a specific performance execution means (for example, a portion where the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable display performance process shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing the performance);
Suggestion performance execution means (for example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable displaying performance process shown in FIG. 10 ) and
Notification performance execution means (for example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable displaying performance process shown in FIG. 10 ) and
Equipped with
The suggestive performance execution means is configured to reduce the visibility of performance identification information different from the specific performance identification information to a first low visibility state by displaying an effect display as the suggestive performance, and then reduce the visibility of performance identification information different from the specific performance identification information to a first low visibility state. It is possible to perform an effect that lowers the visibility to a second low visibility state, which is even lower than the current state (for example, as shown in FIGS. after reducing the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns by displaying them, the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is further reduced by displaying concentrated lines at a density of D2),
The notification performance execution means is capable of executing, as the notification performance, a performance that makes performance identification information different from the specific performance identification information invisible (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35). , a portion where the left and right decorative patterns are made invisible by displaying an effect image for temporary stop notification in the entire display area of the image display device 5),
The suggestive effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestive effect even when the specific effect identification information does not temporarily stop, and when the specific effect identification information does not temporarily stop, displays the effect for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing. Continuous display is possible (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-44, if the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed and the pseudo continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the pseudo continuous pattern is hidden on the image display device 5) (areas where saturated lines are continuously displayed),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the player's expectations for the temporary stop by the suggestive effect, and also to increase the player's sense of elation for the temporary stop by executing the notification effect. If the player does not make a temporary stop, the effect display continues to be displayed even after the predetermined timing of the temporary stop, making it easier for the player to recognize that the temporary stop was not made, and reducing the player's disappointment at not making the temporary stop. Since the player's feelings can be alleviated, the player's enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Type 2 gaming machine is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game) that can variably display multiple types of performance identification information (for example, decorative patterns), derive and display display results, and control the player to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) machine 1),
As a variable display, special identification information (for example, a pseudo-continuous pattern) different from the performance identification information is temporarily stopped at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the performance identification information until the display result is derived and displayed. A specific effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a pseudo continuous effect) that restarts the variable display later;
Suggestive effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable displaying effect processing shown in FIG. 10 part) and
Notification performance execution means (for example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable displaying performance process shown in FIG. 10 part) and
Equipped with
The suggestive performance execution means, as the suggestive performance, once reduces the visibility of the performance identification information to a first low visibility state by displaying an effect display, and then lowers the visibility even further than the first low visibility state. It is possible to perform an effect that lowers the visibility to a low second low visibility state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-33 and 11-34, by displaying concentrated lines at the density D1 on the image display device 5, the left and right After reducing the visibility of the decorative pattern, the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is further reduced by displaying concentrated lines at a density of D2),
The notification performance execution means is capable of executing a performance that makes the performance identification information invisible as the notification performance (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35, an effect image for temporary stop notification) (a portion in which the left and right decorative patterns are made invisible by displaying them in the entire display area of the image display device 5),
The suggestive effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestive effect even when the special identification information does not temporarily stop, and continues to display the effect for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing if the special identification information does not temporarily stop. (For example, as shown in FIG. 11-44, if the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed and the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, even after the pseudo-continuous pattern is hidden on the image display device 5. (parts where saturated lines are continuously displayed),
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the player's expectations for the temporary stop by the suggestive effect, and also to increase the player's sense of elation for the temporary stop by executing the notification effect. If the player does not make a temporary stop, the effect display continues to be displayed even after the predetermined timing of the temporary stop, making it easier for the player to recognize that the temporary stop was not made, and reducing the player's disappointment at not making the temporary stop. Since the player's feelings can be alleviated, the player's enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Type 3 gaming machine is
If the specific performance identification information (or the special identification information) does not temporarily stop, the suggestive performance execution means executes a predetermined method for temporarily stopping the specific performance identification information (or the special identification information) when the specific performance identification information (or the special identification information) temporarily stops. moving the effect display toward the position (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-48 as modification example 193SG-1, the part where the concentrated line is moved and displayed toward the center of the image display device 5);
The gaming machine according to embodiment 1 or embodiment 2, characterized in that:
According to this feature, since the predetermined position can be specified by the effect display, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the specific performance identification information (or special identification information) has not temporarily stopped.

Type 4 gaming machine is
The effect display has higher transparency after the predetermined timing than before the predetermined timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-33, when the pseudo continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the display image data Before the switching timing, the concentrated lines are displayed at a density of D2, and after the display image data switching timing, the concentrated lines are displayed at a density of D1. (The part where the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is higher after the image data switching timing)
The gaming machine according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 3, characterized in that:
According to this feature, the transparency of the effect display increases after the predetermined timing when the specific production identification information (or special identification information) temporarily stops, so that the specific production identification information (or special identification information) does not temporarily stop. By making players aware of this, and by increasing attention to the background image that is easily visible through the effect display, the game can be improved even if the specific production identification information (or special identification information) has not temporarily stopped. It can alleviate people's feelings of disappointment.

Type 5 gaming machine is
The suggested effect execution means causes the effect display to be temporarily stopped at a predetermined position where the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) temporarily stops when the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) temporarily stops; Delete any production identification information (or production identification information) different from the specific production identification information before it is stopped and displayed (for example, as shown in Figure 11-44, if the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop) In the "Medium" decorative pattern display area 5C, the concentrated line is hidden before the decorative pattern with a number other than "1", which is a jackpot combination, or "1", which is a losing combination, stops. ),
The gaming machine according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 4, characterized in that:
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the stop of the performance identification information from being mistakenly recognized as a temporary stop.

Form 6 gaming machine is
When the notification effect is executed, the temporarily stopped specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is transformed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-35(G) to 11-35(H)). , the part where the pseudo-reen pattern cracks and explodes),
When the specific production identification information (or the special identification information) temporarily stops, the specific production identification information (or the special identification information) is located at a production position (for example, the first production position) that overlaps at least a part of the specific production identification information (or the special identification information). Equipped with an operable movable body (for example, second movable body 193SG033),
The gaming machine according to any one of Forms 1 to 5, characterized in that:
According to this feature, the temporary stop can be further impressed on the player by the movement of the movable body and the modification of the specific performance identification information (or special identification information).

Type 7 gaming machine is
The movable body is
The first action (for example, movement from the evacuation position to the first presentation position shown in Figure 11-2) has a smaller area that overlaps with the specific presentation identification information (or the special identification information) than the first movement. It is possible to perform a second operation (for example, movement from the retreat position shown in FIG. 11-2 to the second production position),
In the notification performance, the first operation is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-35(F), the part where the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retreat position to the first performance position during the temporary stop notification performance) ),
The gaming machine according to aspect 6, characterized in that:
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the specific performance identification information (or special identification information) from becoming difficult to see due to the movable body, and to impress upon the player that the temporary stop has been made.

The gaming machine of form 8 is
The movable body has a light-emitting portion (e.g., a second movable body LED 193SG034) capable of emitting light,
In the first operation, the light-emitting unit emits light in a manner corresponding to the effect display (for example, as shown in modified example 193SG-2, during the temporary stop notification performance, the second movable body LED 193SG034 emits light in the color of the concentrated line displayed in the temporary stop suggestion performance).
8. The gaming machine according to claim 7,
According to this feature, the light-emitting portion emits light in a manner corresponding to the effect display, thereby improving the presentation effect.

Type 9 gaming machine is
The first operation of the movable body ends before the specific production identification information (or the special identification information) is erased (for example, FIG. 11-35 (F) and FIG. 11-35 (G) As shown in , the part in which the second movable body 193SG033 is moved from the first presentation position to the retracted position before the pseudo continuous pattern is hidden on the image display device 5),
The gaming machine according to embodiment 7 or embodiment 8, characterized in that:
According to this feature, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the specific performance identification information (or special identification information) will be deleted.

The gaming machine of form 10 is
When the notification effect is executed, the temporarily stopped specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is modified (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-35(G) to 11-35(H)). , the part where the pseudo-reen pattern cracks and explodes),
A display corresponding to a specific performance (for example, a display of "x2", "x3", "x4", etc.) indicating that the N+1st variable display will be executed after the specific performance identification information is temporarily stopped. A display device corresponding to a specific performance that can be displayed (for example, a portion where the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable display performance process shown in FIG. 10);
a movable body (for example, a second movable body 193SG033) capable of operating at a performance position (for example, a first performance position) that overlaps at least a part of the specific performance compatible display displayed by the specific performance compatible display means;
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to any one of embodiments 1 to 9, characterized in that:
According to this feature, the movement of the movable body can increase attention to the display corresponding to the specific effect, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of form 11 is
The movable body has a light emitting part (for example, a second movable body LED193SG034) that can emit light,
The light emitting unit emits light in a manner according to the display corresponding to the specific effect (for example, when displaying "x2" as the first variable display start number notification effect, it emits light in blue; when displaying "x3", it emits light in a manner that corresponds to the specific effect display. The part that makes the second movable body LED193SG034 emit light is green, and red when displaying "x4"),
The gaming machine according to aspect 10, characterized in that:
According to this feature, since the light emitting section emits light in a manner corresponding to the display corresponding to another variable display, it is possible to attract attention to the display corresponding to the specific effect, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of form 12 is
In the case where the specific performance identification information (or the special identification information) does not temporarily stop after the suggestive performance is executed, the special performance (for example, the part where the temporary stop suggestion image is displayed in the central part of the image display device 5) A special effect execution means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing
Equipped with
When the suggestion effect is executed, the effect display of the suggestion effect is displayed with priority over the variable display of the effect identification information during the suggestion effect (for example, a pseudo continuous pattern is displayed instead of a normal decorative pattern). (a portion of the image display device 5 that is moved and displayed from above to below);
The special performance execution means executes, as the special performance, a first performance period (for example, FIG. 11- As shown in 33, the period before the display image data switching timing in the temporary stop suggestion performance) and the specific performance identification information (or the special identification information) at the predetermined timing because the temporary stop did not occur at the predetermined position. (For example, as shown in FIG. 11-33, the period after the display image data switching timing in the temporary stop suggestion performance) and the second performance period (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-33, the period after the display image data switching timing) As shown in FIG. 11-33, FIG. 11-35, and FIG. 11-44, a portion where a concentrated line is displayed while displaying a temporary stop suggestion image in the center of the image display device 5),
The gaming machine according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 11, characterized in that:
According to this feature, the display control in the suggestive effect becomes easy, and the transition to the second effect period becomes unnatural when the specific effect identification information (or special identification information) does not temporarily stop due to the special effect. You can prevent this from happening.

A gaming machine of form 13 is
The special effect execution means is capable of executing, as the special effect, an effect in which the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) temporarily stopped at the predetermined position is superimposed with the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) in a semi-transparent state at a position different from the predetermined position and corresponding to the second effect period (for example, a portion in the center of the image display device 5 that displays a temporary stop suggestion image),
13. The gaming machine according to claim 12,
This feature makes the transition to the second performance period even more natural.

The gaming machine of form 14 is
The image display means is capable of displaying a composite display drawn on a plurality of drawing layers (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-3 and 11-4, image data 1, image data 2, image a portion that can be displayed on the image display device 5 by combining data drawn as data 3 and image data 4),
The drawing layer in which the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) and the effect display of the special effect are drawn is different from the drawing layer in which the effect display of the suggested effect is drawn (for example, FIG. 11-3 As shown in , a temporary stop suggestion image is drawn as image data 1, a decorative pattern or a pseudo continuous pattern is drawn as image data 2, and a concentrated line is drawn as image data 4),
The gaming machine according to Form 12 or Form 13, characterized in that:
According to this feature, the specific performance identification information (or special identification information) and the performance display of the special performance can be drawn separately from the performance display of the suggestive performance. ) and the degree of freedom in special effects can be increased.

The gaming machine of form 15 is
When the notification effect is executed, it is possible to execute an effect in which the temporarily stopped specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is transformed and then moved and erased (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (G) ) ~ As shown in Figures 11-35 (H), 11-36 (I), and 11-36 (J), the pseudo-continuous symbol is cracked and exploded, and then is displayed moving toward the player. (the part that is hidden),
After the specific performance identification information (or the special identification information) is erased, a display corresponding to a specific performance (for example, "x2", "x3", " It further comprises a specific performance compatible display means (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable display performance process shown in FIG. 10) capable of displaying a display such as "x4", etc.
The specific effect corresponding display means can move and erase the specific effect corresponding display (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-37, displaying "x2", "x3", "x4", etc.) (the part that is moved and displayed toward the player and then hidden),
The performance identification information in the N+1st variable display becomes visible from when the specific performance identification information (or the special identification information) is erased until the display corresponding to the specific performance is erased (for example, As shown in 11-37(O), when "x2", "x3", "x4", etc. are displayed on the image display device 5, the left and right decorative patterns are visible to the player. part),
The gaming machine according to any one of modes 1 to 14, characterized in that:
According to this feature, the performance effects of the notification performance and the display corresponding to the specific performance can be enhanced, and the performance identification information becomes visible before the display corresponding to the specific performance is erased, so that the variable display can be restarted. This makes it easier for players to recognize.

A gaming machine of form 16 is
A notice performance execution means (for example, a part where the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable display performance process shown in FIG. 10 ) capable of executing a notice performance that notifies the player of a high possibility of the advantageous state by using the performance identification information,
The advance notice performance execution means restricts the execution of the advance notice performance when the specific performance corresponding display is erased (for example, as shown in modified example 193SG-3, in the case where the display of "x2", "x3", "x4" is moved (enlarged) toward the player as the first variable display start count notification performance, the portion restricting the advance notice performance execution).
16. The gaming machine according to claim 15,
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the execution of the advance notice makes it difficult to recognize that the variable display will resume.

The gaming machine of form 17 is
Both the specific production identification information (or the special identification information) and the specific production corresponding display are movements toward the player who is playing the game (for example, if the pseudo continuous symbol explodes and the game starts (the part where the display moves towards the player side, and the part where the displays such as "x2", "x3", "x4", etc. move towards the player side),
The gaming machine according to Form 15 or 16, characterized in that:
According to this feature, it is possible to enhance the impression given to the player and improve the performance effect.

The gaming machine of form 18 is
A special effect execution means (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10 ) is provided that can execute a special effect (for example, a portion that displays a visibility-impairing image such as an image of an explosion as shown in modified example 193SG-4) that makes it difficult to see the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) that has been temporarily stopped by displaying a special image after the notification effect is executed,
The specific performance execution means makes it possible to view a display corresponding to the resumption of variable display after the specific performance identification information (or the special identification information) is made difficult to view by the special performance (for example, as shown in modified example 193SG-4, a part that executes variable display again after making the visibility-impairing image non-display),
18. The gaming machine according to any one of aspects 1 to 17,
According to this feature, before a display including performance identification information corresponding to the resumption of variable display is started, a special performance is executed in which the specific performance identification information (or special identification information) is difficult to see, making it easy to understand that the variable display will be resumed.

The gaming machine of form 19 is
image display means (for example, image display device 5) capable of displaying a variable display of the performance identification information and a performance display of each performance;
A board material provided on the player side of the image display means and having a transparency that allows the player to see the display of the image display means, and capable of displaying the special image by inputting light from the outer peripheral side. A light guide plate (for example, the light guide plate shown in Modification Example 193SG-4),
Equipped with
The special performance execution means makes the specific performance identification information (or the special identification information) displayed on the image display means difficult to see by displaying the special image on the light guide plate in the special performance. (For example, as shown in Modification Example 193SG-4, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, a visibility inhibiting image is displayed on the light guide plate, so that the pseudo-continuous symbol displayed on the image display device 5 can be viewed from the player.) (parts that are difficult to see),
19. The gaming machine according to aspect 18.
According to this feature, since the special image is displayed on the light guide plate, it is possible to enhance the player's impression, and therefore it is possible to enhance the performance effect of the special performance.

The gaming machine of form 20 is
In the case where the specific production identification information (or the special identification information) does not temporarily stop, the moving speed of the specific production identification information (or the special identification information) before the predetermined timing is the same as the moving speed of the specific production identification information (or the special identification information) after the predetermined timing. Different from the movement speed of the performance identification information (or the special identification information) (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-33, the movement speed of the pseudo continuous pattern before the display image data switching timing is V1, but the display image The movement speed of the pseudo continuous pattern after the data switching timing is V3),
The gaming machine according to any one of modes 1 to 19, characterized in that:
According to this feature, it is possible for the player to easily understand whether the specific performance identification information (or special identification information) is before or after the predetermined timing of temporary stopping.

The gaming machine of form 21 is
When the specific performance identification information (or the special identification information) temporarily stops, the speed of movement of the specific performance identification information (or the special identification information) to the predetermined temporary stop position before the predetermined timing is as follows: The specific performance identification information (or the special identification information) that passed the predetermined position after the predetermined timing is different from the moving speed when returning to the predetermined position (for example, as shown in Modified Example 193SG-5, Even if the continuous pattern does not temporarily stop at the center of the image display device 5, the pseudo continuous pattern once starts moving downward to the image display device 5 and then returns to the center of the image display device 5. In this case, the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous symbol before the display image data switching timing and the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous symbol before the display image data switching timing, and the (the part that makes the movement speed of the pseudo-repeat pattern different when returning to the previous section),
The gaming machine according to any one of modes 1 to 20, characterized in that:
According to this feature, the player can easily understand whether the movement is before passing a predetermined position or the movement back after passing the predetermined position.

The gaming machine of form 22 is
The suggestive effect execution means regulates the display of the effect display when the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) that has passed the predetermined position returns to the predetermined position (for example, according to Modification Example 193SG). -5, when the pseudo continuous pattern once passes through the center of the image display device 5 and then returns to the center of the image display device 5, the part where the concentrated line is not displayed again),
22. The gaming machine according to aspect 21.
According to this feature, it becomes easier to understand that the person is moving back after passing by.

The gaming machine of form 23 is
When the specific production identification information (or the special identification information) temporarily stops, the moving speed before the specific production identification information (or the special identification information) temporarily stops is the same as that of the specific production identification information after the temporary stop. The performance identification information (or the special identification information) is different from the moving speed (for example, as shown in FIG. However, the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous pattern after the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous pattern is V2),
The gaming machine according to any one of modes 1 to 19, characterized in that:
According to this feature, it is possible for the player to easily understand whether the movement is before the temporary stop or the movement after the temporary stop.

The gaming machine of form 24 is
The moving direction of the specific performance identification information (or the special identification information) before the temporary stop is different from the movement direction of the specific performance identification information (or the special identification information) after the temporary stop (for example, , as shown in Figures 11-34 and 11-35, the pseudo-continuous symbols before the temporary stop move downward from above, but the pseudo-continuous symbols after the temporary stop move toward the player (towards the player). (the part that moves),
24. The gaming machine according to aspect 23.
According to this feature, it is possible to make it even easier to understand that the movement is after a temporary stop, and it is possible to prevent misidentification of movement.

FIG. 11-1 is a configuration diagram showing the control board and the like in this feature section 193SG. As shown in FIG. 11-1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this feature section 193SG is provided with a second movable body 193SG033. The second movable body 193SG033 is equipped with a drive motor (not shown), and can be operated by the performance control CPU 120 controlling the drive motor. Further, a second movable body LED 193SG034 is built in the second movable body 193SG033 to cause the second movable body 193SG033 to emit light. Note that the second movable body LED 193SG034 is connected to the lamp control board 14.

As shown in FIG. 11-2(A), the second movable body 193SG033 during non-operation is located at a position below the image display device 5 (retracted position) between the image display device 5 and the game board 2. ing. Incidentally, in the retracted position, most of the second movable body 193SG033 is hidden by the game board 2, so that it is difficult for the player to see it.

The second movable body 193SG033 in this feature section 193SG is used as a jackpot notification during the execution of the temporary stop notification effect and the first variable display start count notification effect, which will be described later, during the variable display, and during the reach effect of Super Reach, as shown in FIG. 11-2. It operates upward from the retracted position shown in (A).

Among these, when executing the temporary stop notification effect and when executing the first variable display start count notification effect, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the image display device 5. While moving (operating) to the first performance position which is the front position, when executing the jackpot notification in the reach performance of Super Reach, the second movable body 193SG003 moves as shown in Figure 11-2 (C). It moves (operates) from the retracted position to the second presentation position, which is the front position of the image display device 5 and is located above the first presentation position.

Although not particularly shown, the second movable body 193SG033 that has moved to the first presentation position or the second presentation position is configured to return from the first presentation position or the second presentation position to the retracted position again as a predetermined period of time passes. It has become.

Furthermore, in this characteristic part 193SG, the second movable body 193SG moves from the retreat position to the first performance position during the temporary stop notification performance, so that a part thereof overlaps with the pseudo-continuous pattern when viewed from the front. (See Figure 11-35 (F)). On the other hand, the case where the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retreat position to the second performance position is limited to only when the jackpot notification is executed during the super reach performance. In other words, the movement of the second movable body 193SG033 from the retracted position to the first presentation position is also an operation in which the area overlaps with the pseudo-continuous pattern is larger than that of movement from the retraction position to the second presentation position.

Next, the display control section 123 in the main characteristic section 193SG will be explained. The CGROM in the display control unit 123 stores a plurality of types of image data for displaying images on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 is capable of displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 5 based on one image data stored in the CGROM based on instructions from the performance control CPU 120, and can display multiple types of image data. By arranging the images and displaying the images on the image display device 5, it is possible to display a predetermined effect screen. When not displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 5, depending on the situation, other image data may be placed in front of the image data of the predetermined image with a transmittance of 0%. The predetermined image is not displayed on the production screen by controlling the image based on the data not to be displayed on the production screen, and by displaying the image on the image display device 5 that has created the display data in which the image data of the predetermined image is not arranged. It may be controlled as follows.

For example, when displaying an image on the image display device 5, as shown in FIGS. 11-3(A) to 11-3(D) and FIGS. 11-4(A) to 11-4(D), , an image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on display data created by arranging a plurality of image data including image data 1 to 4. Of these, FIG. 11-3 shows the image data immediately before the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped as a temporary stop suggestion effect (see FIG. 11-35) in the main feature section 193SG, and FIG. 11-4 shows the image data when the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped. This is the image data when it did not stop.

As shown in FIG. 11-3(A), image data 1 displays a pseudo continuous pattern (this feature This data is drawn in order to display a temporary stop suggestion image that suggests that the symbol (in which the symbol "NEXT" is displayed) is stopped (temporarily stopped).

In addition, the pseudo-series pattern in this characteristic part 193SG is a special pattern that is displayed on the image display device 5 only during a temporary stop suggestion performance or a temporary stop notification performance, which will be described later, as a part of the decorative pattern. This is a pattern in which a re-variable display (pseudo-continuous display) of a decorative pattern is executed by temporarily stopping the pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo-continuous pattern is a pattern that is different from the decorative pattern and is a pattern that is displayed on the image display device 5 only during the temporary stop suggestion performance or temporary stop notification performance, which will be described later. It may be.

Furthermore, in this feature section 193SG, an example has been given of a form in which the pseudo consecutive pattern is a special pattern that is displayed on the image display device 5 as part of a decorative pattern only during the temporary stop suggestion effect or temporary stop notification effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo consecutive pattern may be a pattern that is displayed as part of a variable display during the temporary stop suggestion effect or temporary stop notification effect along with the normal decorative pattern.

Furthermore, if the pseudo continuous pattern is to be a different pattern from the decorative pattern, the normal decorative pattern (the pattern with the numbers "1" to "9" in the main characteristic part) is temporarily stopped in the center of the image display device 5. After that, a case may be provided in which a pseudo-continuous effect is executed by changing the temporarily stopped decorative pattern to a pseudo-continuous pattern.

As shown in Figures 11-3 (B) and 11-4 (A), image data 2 is data that is drawn to display the aforementioned pseudo consecutive symbols moving from the top to the bottom on the image display device 5 while the temporary stop suggestion performance is being performed, and is also data that is drawn to display a variable display of normal decorative symbols (symbols from "1" to "9" in this feature unit 193SG) moving from the top to the bottom on the image display device 5 in place of the pseudo consecutive symbols immediately after the temporary stop suggestion performance ends without the pseudo consecutive symbols temporarily stopping.

The image data 2 also displays a swaying display of decorative symbols in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R when a temporary stop suggestion effect is being performed, and also displays a variable display of decorative symbols in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R when a temporary stop suggestion effect is not being performed.

As shown in FIG. 11-4(B), the image data 3 is a pseudo continuous pattern directed downward from the center of the image display device 5 immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect ends without the pseudo continuous pattern temporarily stopping. This is data drawn to display a moving display of consecutive symbols.

As shown in FIGS. 11-3(C) and 11-4(C), the image data 4 is transmitted from the outer peripheral edge of the image display device 5 to the central portion of the image display device 5 (“middle” decorative pattern display). This is data drawn to display concentrated lines toward area 5C).

As shown in FIGS. 11-3 and 11-4, display priorities for displaying images on the image display device 5 are set for these image data 1 to 4. Image data 1 is set to have the highest display priority. Further, the display priority of image data 2 is set lower than that of image data 1, and the display priority of image data 3 is set lower than that of image data 2. The display priority of image data 4 is set to be the lowest (display priority of images in image display device 5: image data 1>image data 2>image data 3>image data 4). That is, in the image display device 5, an image based on image data 1 is displayed as the uppermost image, an image based on image data 2 is displayed as a lower layer image than an image based on image data 1, and an image based on image data 3 is displayed as a lower layer image. An image is displayed as a lower layer image than an image based on image data 1 and an image based on image data 2, and an image based on image data 4 is displayed as an image based on image data 1, an image based on image data 2, and an image based on image data 3. It is displayed as a lower layer image than the image.

Although not particularly illustrated, the image data in the feature section 193SG includes, in addition to image data 1 to image data 4, image data 5 that is drawn to display a background image on the image display device 5. . The display priority of the image data 5 is set lower than that of the image data 4. That is, in this feature section 193SG, among the images displayed on the image display device 5, the background image is displayed as the lowest layer of data.

Therefore, when the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed, the image based on image data 2 (the moving display of the pseudo-continuous pattern from the top to the bottom) is changed to image data 4, as shown in Figure 11-3 (D). The image based on image data 1 (temporary stop suggestion image) is displayed with priority over the image based on image data 2 and the image based on image data 4. Immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect ends without the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stopping, the image based on image data 3 (from the center of the pseudo-continuous pattern to The image based on image data 2 (display moving downward from the top of the decorative pattern) is displayed with priority over the image based on image data 4 (the saturated line), and the image based on image data 2 (display moving downward from the top of the decorative pattern) is displayed with priority over the image based on image data 4. The image based on image data 3 and the image based on image data 4 are displayed with priority.

Note that the concentrated line in the main characteristic portion 193SG is set to have a high transmittance (for example, 50%). For this reason, as shown in FIGS. 11-3 (C) and 11-4 (D), while the temporary stop suggestion effect is being executed, the player can pass through the concentrated line through decorative symbols, pseudo-continuous symbols, temporary stop suggestion effects, etc. The image can be viewed.

In particular, in this feature section 193SG, during execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) displays the image data shown in FIG. The player is made to pay attention to whether or not the symbols temporarily stop. In addition, in the variable display that executes the temporary stop suggestion performance, the performance control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) controls whether the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped at the start timing of the variable display or not. The image data to be stopped is set and variable display is executed. Then, the performance control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) changes the image data to be displayed on the image display device 5 at the display image data switching timing (see FIG. 11-33) of the temporary stop suggestion performance in which the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop. The image data (FIG. 11-3) in which the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped is switched to the image data (FIG. 11-4) in which the pseudo continuous pattern is not temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 11-4.

FIG. 11-5(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the production control command used in the feature section 193SG. The production control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, with the first byte indicating MODE (command classification) and the second byte indicating EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of EXT data is set to "0". Note that the command format shown in FIG. 11-5(A) is an example, and other command formats may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals making up the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

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

Command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command that designates variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols. The variable display result specification command determines whether the variable display result (also referred to as variable display result) is a "miss", a "big hit", or a "small hit", as shown in Figure 11-5 (B), for example. Different EXT data is set depending on the result (predetermined result) and the result of determining which of a plurality of types of jackpot is to be selected when the variable display result is "jackpot" (jackpot type determination result).

Among the variable display result designation commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-5(B), command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command that indicates a predetermined result that the variable display result is "miss". . Command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot B" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command that notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command that notifies the predetermined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "uncertain variable jackpot" and the jackpot type determination result. Command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command that notifies a predetermined result that the variable display result is a "small win."

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

Command A0XXH is a start of jackpot command (also called a "fanfare command") that specifies the display of an effect image indicating the start of a jackpot or small jackpot game. Command A1XXH is a large prize opening open notification command that notifies the player that the large prize opening is in an open state during a jackpot game. Command A2XXH is a large prize opening post-open notification command that notifies the player that the large prize opening has changed from an open state to a closed state during a jackpot game. Command A3XXH is a end of jackpot command that specifies the display of an effect image at the end of a jackpot game or small jackpot game.

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

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

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

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

Command C4XXH and command C6XXH are production control commands (winning determination result designation commands) that indicate the content of the winning determination result. Among these, command C4XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not the variable display result will be a "jackpot" and the type of jackpot (probable variable, non-probable variable, sudden probability) and a small hit as a determination result at the time of winning. It is. In addition, the command C6XXH is a fluctuation category command that indicates whether the random value for fluctuation pattern determination is a "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" fluctuation pattern as a winning determination result. It is.

Note that the commands shown in Figure 11-5(A) are just examples; some of these commands may be omitted, different commands may be used in place of these commands, or these commands may not be included. You may add a command different from the one in . For example, a prize ball number notification command that allows you to specify the number of prize balls that will be paid out based on the game balls entering each winning slot, and a gate notification command that allows you to notify that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. A passage notification command, a notification command for notifying the remaining number of times the probability change control or time saving control will be executed, etc. may be provided.

FIG. 11-6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 11-6, in this feature section 193SG, on the side of the main board 11, a random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern. , and the random number MR4 for determining the display result of the ordinary figure are controlled to be countable. Note that random numbers other than these may be used to enhance the gaming effect. The random numbers used to control the progress of games are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

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

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

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

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

Figure 11-7 (A) shows an example of the configuration of the special chart display result judgment table 1 stored in ROM 101. In this feature section 193SG, a common special chart display result judgment table is used for the first special chart and the second special chart as the special chart display result judgment table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and separate special chart display result judgment tables may be used for the first special chart and the second special chart.

The special figure display result determination table 1 is a variable display result in 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, in order to determine whether or not to control the variable display result into a jackpot game state as a "jackpot" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. This is the referenced table.

In the special figure display result determination table 1 in the feature section 193SG, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a variable probability state (high probability state), A numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "miss".

In the special figure display result determination table 1, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether or not the special figure display result is treated as a "jackpot" and controlled to a jackpot gaming state. This is judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 1 in this feature section 193SG, when the gaming state is in a variable probability state (high probability state), there are more decision values than when the gaming state is in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "Jackpot". As a result, in a variable probability state (high probability state) in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, when the pachinko game machine 1 is in a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), the special figure display result is set as a "jackpot" and the jackpot game state is controlled. Then, compared to the probability determined (approximately 1/300 in this feature section 193SG), the probability that the special figure display result is determined as a "jackpot" and the jackpot gaming state is controlled becomes higher (approximately 1/300 in this feature section 193SG). /30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table 1, when the gaming state in the pachinko game machine 1 is a variable probability state (high probability state), it is determined that the 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 of winning, the determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

In addition, FIG. 11-7(B) shows an example of the configuration of the special symbol display result determination table 2 stored in the ROM 101. The special symbol display result determination table 2 is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not to control the variable display result to a small win game state as a "small win" based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result before a determined special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in a special symbol game using a first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special symbol game using a second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B.

In the special figure display result determination table 2 in this feature section 193SG, regardless of whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a variable probability state (high probability state), A numerical value (judgment value) that is compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit".

In the special figure display result determination table 2, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether to control the special figure display result to a "small hit" game state as a "small hit". This is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result judgment table 2 in this feature section 193SG, the number of judgment values assigned to the "small hit" is different depending on the first special figure game and the second special figure game. There is. Specifically, if it is a special game of the first special figure, a judgment value is assigned to the "small hit", but if it is a special figure game of the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the "small hit". No judgment value has been assigned. Therefore, as will be described later, the variable display of the second special figure is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special figure, and the time saving control is executed to generate the second starting winning prize formed by the variable winning ball device 6B. In the high base state where winnings occur and the variable display of the second special figure is often executed, "small hits" almost never occur, and the second start formed by the variable winning ball device 6B In a high base state in which game balls are likely to enter a prize opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a small hit in which many game balls cannot be obtained, thereby preventing the game interest from decreasing.

FIG. 11-8(A) shows an example of the structure of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table in this feature section 193SG selects one of a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the special figure display result is a "jackpot" and the jackpot gaming state is controlled. This is a table that is referenced to determine the In the jackpot type determination table, the special symbol for which a variable display (fluctuating display) was performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A). 2 special pattern display device 4B), the numerical value (judgment value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be "non-probable variable jackpot", "probable variable jackpot A", or " They are assigned to a plurality of jackpot types such as "probable variable jackpot B" and "probable variable jackpot C."

Here, to explain the jackpot types in this feature section 193SG using FIG. 11-8(B), in this feature section 193SG, high accuracy control and time saving control are set as jackpot types after the end of the jackpot gaming state. "Probability variable jackpot A" and "Probability variable jackpot B" which are executed and move to a high-precision high base state, and a high-probability low base state in which high-precision control is executed but time-saving control is not executed after the jackpot gaming state ends. A "probable variable jackpot C" that transitions, and a "non-probable variable jackpot" that transitions to a low-probability-high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state where only the time saving control is executed are set.

The jackpot game state by the "probable variable jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which rounds of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds). On the other hand, the jackpot game state of "Probable Variable Jackpot B" is a normal open jackpot in which rounds are repeated five times (so-called 5 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player. . In addition, the jackpot game state due to the "non-probable variable jackpot" is a normal open jackpot in which rounds of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated 10 times (so-called 10 rounds). . Therefore, the "probable variable jackpot A" may be referred to as a 10 round (10R) variable probability jackpot, and the "probable variable jackpot B" may be referred to as a 5 round (5R) variable variable jackpot. Furthermore, in the jackpot game based on "Probable Variable Jackpot C", the round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed twice (so-called 2 rounds), and the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed in each round. This is a high-speed opening jackpot in which the opening period of the variable winning ball device 7 is shorter (for example, 0.1 seconds) than other jackpot games. Furthermore, during the jackpot game of any jackpot type, probability change control and time saving control are not executed.

Also, although not particularly illustrated, the small winning game state in the feature section 193SG changes the special variable winning ball device 7 twice to the first state that is advantageous to the player, and the opening time is the same as the variable jackpot C. This is the open period (0.1 seconds in this feature section 193SG). Furthermore, after the small winning game ends, the gaming state immediately before the small winning game is carried over.

In other words, in this feature section 193SG, if it is determined to be a "probable variable jackpot C" or "small win", a variable display is executed with the same variation pattern (PC1-1 shown in Figure 11-9). At the same time, as a variable display result, the chance number is displayed in a stopped state, and furthermore, the opening patterns of the special variable winning ball device 7 are the same, so from these variable displays and the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7, , since it is not possible to distinguish whether it is a "probable variable jackpot C" in which the variable probability control is executed or a "small hit" in which the previous gaming state is continued without the variable probability control being executed, After the end of a jackpot game or a small win game, it is possible to allow the player to continue playing the game while making him/her expect that probability change control is being executed.

The high probability control and time saving control that are executed after the end of the jackpot game state of the probability variable jackpot A and the probability variable jackpot B are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot game state. Therefore, if the jackpot that occurs again is a variable probability jackpot A or variable probability jackpot B, the high probability control and time saving control are executed again after the jackpot gaming state ends, so the jackpot gaming state does not go through the normal state. This occurs continuously, resulting in a so-called consecutive home situation.

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the end of the jackpot game state due to the "non-probable variable jackpot" requires that the special figure game be executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this feature section 193SG), or that the special figure game be executed the predetermined number of times. The game ends by entering a jackpot game state before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in Figure 11-8(A), depending on whether the variably displayed special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, "probable variable jackpot A", " The assignment of determination values to the jackpot types of "probable variable jackpot B", "probable variable jackpot C", and "non-probable variable jackpot" is different. In other words, when the variably displayed special figure is the first special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is "Probable Variable Jackpot B" or "Probable Variable Jacket B" with a small number of rounds. If the variablely displayed special figure is the second special figure, a judgment value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probable variable jackpot B" or "probable variable jackpot C". It has not been done. With such settings, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the first starting condition for starting the special pattern game using the first special pattern displayed by the first special pattern display device 4A. and when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fulfillment of the second start condition for starting the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Therefore, the ratio at which the jackpot type is determined to be "probable variable jackpot B" or "probable variable jackpot C" with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special pattern game using the second special pattern, the jackpot type is not determined to be controlled to a normal open jackpot state or a high speed open jackpot state with a small number of rounds, such as "probable variable jackpot B" or "probable variable jackpot C". Therefore, for example, by high opening control accompanying time saving control, in a gaming state where game balls are likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, frequent occurrence of a jackpot state where few prize balls are obtained can be avoided. This makes it possible to prevent the player's interest in the game from decreasing.

In addition, in the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in Figure 11-8 (A), the assignment of the determination value to the jackpot type of "non-probable variation" is determined by whether it is the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Since it is the same regardless of whether it is the same, the probability of a non-probable jackpot and the probability of a fixed jackpot are the same regardless of whether it is the first special game or the second special game. It is said that

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

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

FIG. 11-9 shows a variation pattern in this feature section 193SG. In this feature section 193SG, among the cases where the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" and "reach", and the variable A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to cases where the display result is a "big hit" or a "small win." In addition, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach variation pattern"), A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the off-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off". A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is a "jackpot" is referred to as a jackpot variation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed. Although this feature section 193SG provides two types of normal reach variation patterns, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more types of normal reach variation patterns may be provided, or one normal reach variation pattern may be provided. It is also possible to use only the types. Furthermore, a plurality of super reach variation patterns may be provided, such as super reach α, super reach β, . . . .

The variation patterns in this feature section 193SG also include a special winning variation pattern (PC1-1) that corresponds to the case where the variable display result is a "small win" or the variable display result is a "jackpot" and the jackpot type is a "high probability jackpot C."

As shown in FIG. 11-9, the special symbol variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the normal reach variation pattern in this feature section 193SG is executed is set shorter than that of the super reach variation pattern.

In addition, the normal reach variation patterns in this feature section 193SG include a variation pattern in which a pseudo-continuous effect is not executed, in which a decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and variable-displayed again during a variable display, and a pseudo-continuous effect is executed once during a variable display. There is a variation pattern. In addition, in the normal reach variation pattern, the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is not performed during the variable display is set to have a shorter special figure variation time than the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed once during the variable display.

Furthermore, regarding the super reach variation patterns in this feature section 193SG, there are a variation pattern in which a pseudo continuous effect is executed twice during a variable display, and a variation pattern in which a pseudo continuous effect is executed three times during a variable display. In addition, in the super reach variation pattern, the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed twice during the variable display is set to have a shorter special symbol variation time than the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed 3 times during the variable display. .

In addition, in this feature section 193SG, since the variable display result is set to be a "jackpot" and the jackpot expectation level increases in the order of super reach, normal reach, and non-reach, in the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern, The longer the special figure fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a jackpot.

In other words, regarding the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern in the feature section 193SG, the greater the number of times the pseudo continuous performance is executed during variable display, the higher the jackpot expectation level becomes.

In addition, in this feature section 193SG, as will be described later, the type of these fluctuation patterns is determined first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, etc. After that, instead of determining the fluctuation pattern to be executed from among the fluctuation patterns belonging to the determined type, the fluctuation pattern is determined using only the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random number for determining the type of variation pattern may be provided, and from these random numbers for determining the type of variation pattern. The type of variation pattern may be determined first, and then the variation patterns belonging to the determined type may be determined.

FIG. 11-10 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a variation pattern in this feature section 193SG. In this feature section 193SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected differs depending on the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of pending memories.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-10, if the variable display result is a non-probable variable jackpot, select the jackpot variation pattern determination table A, and use the jackpot variation pattern determination table A to determine the variation pattern. PB1-1 (variation pattern of normal reach jackpot), PB1-2 (variation pattern of normal reach pseudo-continuous performance 1-time jackpot), PB1-3 (variation pattern of super reach pseudo-continuous performance 2-time jackpot), PB1-4 (super It is determined from the variable pattern of reach pseudo consecutive performance 3 times jackpot). In addition, if the variable display result is Probable Variable Jackpot A or Probable Variable Jackpot B, select Variation Pattern Judgment Table B for Jackpot, and change the variation pattern to PB1-1 (Normal Reach Jackpot) using the corresponding Jackpot Variation Pattern Judgment Table B. (variation pattern), PB1-2 (variation pattern of normal reach pseudo-continuous performance, 1-time jackpot), PB1-3 (variation pattern of normal reach pseudo-continuous performance, 2-time jackpot), PB1-4 (variation pattern of normal reach pseudo-continuous performance, 3-time jackpot) ).

As shown in FIG. 11-10, the jackpot variation pattern determination table A and the jackpot variation pattern determination table B have different determination ratios for PB1-1 to PB1-4. Specifically, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A, PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 30%, PB1-2 is determined at a rate of 45%, PB1-3 is determined at a rate of 20%, Determine PB1-4 at a rate of 5%. On the other hand, in jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B, PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 5%, PB1-2 is determined at a rate of 20%, PB1-3 is determined at a rate of 30%, and PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 20%. 4 at a rate of 45%. In other words, in this feature section 193SG, when the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot A or probability variable jackpot B, the super reach variation pattern is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is a non-probability variable jackpot. It has become. Furthermore, if we pay attention to the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect, when the variable display result is a variable probability jackpot A or a variable probability variable jackpot B, there are more pseudo-continuous effects during the variable display than when the variable display result is a non-probable variable jackpot. It is easier to implement. Therefore, this feature section 193SG makes it possible to draw the player's attention to the variation pattern in the variable display and the number of executions of the pseudo continuous effect.

In addition, if the variable display result is a definite variable jackpot C or a small hit, select the special winning variation pattern judgment table, and use the special winning variation pattern judgment table to change the variation pattern to PC1-1 (special winning variation pattern). In other words, in this feature section 193SG, the variable display is executed with the same variation pattern when the variable display result is a probability variable jackpot C and when the variable display result is a small win. It is difficult to specify whether the result is a variable jackpot C or a small hit.

In addition, if the variable display result is "Loss" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 2 or less, select the variation pattern determination table A for losses, and select the corresponding variation pattern judgment table A. Using variation pattern determination table A for miss, change the variation patterns to PA1-1 (non-reach variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach variation pattern), and PA2-2 (normal reach pseudo-continuous performance 1-time variation variation pattern). ), PA2-3 (fluctuation pattern with two missed super reach pseudo consecutive performances), and PA2-4 (fluctuation pattern with three missed super reach pseudo consecutive performances).

In addition, if the variable display result is "Low" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 3, select the fluctuation pattern judgment table B for the loss, and Using fluctuation pattern determination table B, change the fluctuation patterns into PA1-2 (shortened fluctuation pattern with non-reach miss), PA2-1 (variation pattern with normal reach miss), and PA2-2 (variation pattern with one miss of normal reach pseudo-continuous performance). ), PA2-3 (fluctuation pattern with two missed super reach pseudo consecutive performances), and PA2-4 (fluctuation pattern with three missed super reach pseudo consecutive performances).

In addition, if the variable display result is "Low" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of pending memory of variable special symbols is 4, select the fluctuation pattern judgment table C for the loss, and select the fluctuation pattern judgment table C for the loss. Using fluctuation pattern determination table C, change the fluctuation patterns into PA1-3 (shortened fluctuation pattern with non-reach miss), PA2-1 (variation pattern with normal reach miss), and PA2-2 (variation pattern with one miss of normal reach pseudo-continuous performance). ), PA2-3 (fluctuation pattern with two missed super reach pseudo consecutive performances), and PA2-4 (fluctuation pattern with three missed super reach pseudo consecutive performances).

In addition, if the variable display result is "miss" in the time saving state (high base state), select the variation pattern determination table D for failure, and change the fluctuation pattern to PA1-4 using the fluctuation pattern determination table D for failure. It is determined from PA2-1 (a time-saving shortening variation pattern that is out of reach) and PA2-1 (a variation pattern that is out of normal reach).

In other words, if the variable display result in this feature section 193SG is a "miss," the percentage of variable display being executed using a shortening variable pattern (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) in which the special chart fluctuation time is shorter than the normal non-miss variable pattern (PA1-1) based on the number of reserved memories of the variable special chart being 3 or 4, or on the time-saving state, making it possible to prevent the game from becoming protracted while shortening the period until the next variable display result is a jackpot.

The RAM 102 in the feature section 193SG is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of games in the pachinko game machine 1. The data holding area for game control includes a first special figure reservation storage section, a second special figure reservation storage section, a regular figure reservation storage section, a game control flag setting section, a game control timer setting section, and a game control counter. It includes a setting section and a game control buffer setting section.

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

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

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

The regular symbol reserve memory unit stores reserved information for regular symbol games that have not yet been started by the regular symbol display device 20, even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 has been detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the regular symbol reserve memory unit associates the game balls with reserved numbers in the order in which they passed through the passing gate 41, and stores numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the regular symbol display result extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104, etc., based on the passage of the game ball, as reserved data, until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4").

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

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

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

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

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

The RAM 122 mounted on the production control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 has an area for holding various data used to control production operations, such as data storage for production control as shown in FIG. 11-11(A). Area 193SG190 is provided. The production control data holding area 193SG190 shown in FIG. 11-11(A) includes a production control flag setting section 193SG191, a production control timer setting section 193SG192, a production control counter setting section 193SG193, and a production control buffer setting section 193SG194. We are prepared.

The production control flag setting section 193SG191 includes multiple types of flags whose states can be updated according to production operation states such as the display state of production images on the screen of the image display device 5, production control commands transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A flag is set. For example, the production control flag setting section 193SG191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

The performance control timer setting unit 193SG192 is provided with multiple types of timers that are used to control the progress of various performance operations, such as the display operation of a performance image on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the performance control timer setting unit 193SG192 stores data indicating the timer values of each of the multiple types of timers.

The performance control counter setting section 193SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the production control counter setting section 193SG193 stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters.

The performance control buffer setting section 193SG194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used to control the progress of various performance operations. For example, the production control buffer setting section 193SG194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In this feature section 193SG, data constituting a starting winning reception command buffer 193SG194A as shown in FIG. 11-11(B) is stored in a predetermined area of the production control buffer setting section 193SG194. The start winning reception command buffer 193SG194A has a storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the first special symbol reserved memory. A corresponding area) and a storage area corresponding to the first special figure being variably displayed (area corresponding to buffer number "1-0") are provided. In addition, the start winning reception command buffer 193SG194A has a storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved memories of the second special symbol reserved memory. ”) and a storage area corresponding to the second special figure being variably displayed (an area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”). When there is a starting prize in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation A set of four commands, a command and a pending storage number notification command (a first pending storage number notification command or a second pending storage number notification command), is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure pending memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure pending memory in the starting winning reception command buffer 193SG194A are used for these starting opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category designation commands, A storage area (entry) is secured for storing the number of pending storage notification commands in association with each other and storing them separately in a first special symbol pending storage and a second special pattern pending storage.

The contents of these storage areas (entries) are shifted up one at a time when the start condition is met and the variable display of the top reserved memory (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") begins, as described below, and the contents of buffer number "1-0" or buffer number "2-0", which stores the contents of the reserved memory for which the start condition is met, are cleared in the special chart hit waiting process that is executed when the variable display ends.

Furthermore, in the starting winning reception command buffer 193SG194A of the feature section 193SG, there is information indicating whether or not the display pattern has not yet been determined in conjunction with the determination of whether or not to execute the pre-read notice performance in the pre-read notice setting process (FIG. 7). In other words, due to the occurrence of a new starting prize, the display pattern has not yet been determined because the starting opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category designation command, and pending storage number notification command are newly stored. A display undetermined flag indicating the , and a pending display flag to which a flag value is set according to the display pattern (display mode) of the pending memory display, respectively corresponding to the first special figure pending memory and the second special figure pending memory. A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so that it can be stored in association with a buffer number.

In addition, the starting winning reception command buffer 193SG194A of this feature section 193SG has a storage area so that the effect restriction flag can be stored in association with each buffer number corresponding to the first special figure pending memory and the second special figure pending memory. is secured for each storage area (entry). In addition, the production restriction flag means that, in the command analysis process (Figure 11-18), a starting prize has occurred in the first starting winning hole or the second starting winning hole, but the symbol designation command, variable category designation command, and number of pending memories are This is a flag indicating that the entry is not a target of the prefetch preview performance when the notification command is not received within a first pending storage number notification waiting time or a second pending storage number notification waiting time, which will be described later.

In addition, in the case where execution of the pre-read notice performance is not determined in the pre-read notice setting process described later, "0" corresponding to the display pattern of the normal pending memory display is stored in the pending display flag. As a result, the reserved memory display in the normal display mode (for example, a white circle) is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 193SG5D and the second reserved memory display area 193SG5U provided at the bottom of the image display device 5, and When it is decided to execute the reading preview effect, "1" (square By setting (◇)) or "2" (star (☆)), a special mode of pending memory display different from the normal display mode is displayed in the first pending memory display area 193SG5D and the second pending memory display area 193SG5U. The variable display corresponding to the pending memory display foretells that there is a high possibility of a jackpot or a super reach.

The performance control CPU 120 stores commands from the beginning (the entry with the lowest buffer number) of the free entry corresponding to the first special figure pending memory in the starting winning reception command buffer 193SG194A at the time of starting winning into the first starting winning opening. Then, when a starting prize is entered into the second starting prize opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the entry with the lowest buffer number) of the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure pending memory of the starting winning reception command buffer 193SG194A. go. At the time of starting winning, the starting opening winning specifying command to the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, the starting opening winning prize designation command is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the suffixes "1" to "4" of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special figure pending memory or the second special figure pending memory. , symbol designation command, fluctuation category designation command, and pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the start winning command buffer 193SG194A shown in FIG. 11-11(B) is sent to the entry (buffer The entry stored in the buffer number "1-0" or "2-0") is deleted, and the entry corresponding to the pending storage of the variable display to be started (buffer number "1-1" or "2-0") is deleted. -1") and the stored contents of the entries subsequent to the pending storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 11-11(B), when the variable display of the decorative symbols in the first special symbol retention memory is completed, each command stored in the buffer number "0" is deleted, and the buffer number Each command stored in "1" is shifted to buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number "2" is shifted to the area corresponding to buffer number "1". The commands that are shifted and stored in the areas corresponding to buffer numbers "3" and "4" are shifted to the areas corresponding to buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, buffer number "0" becomes an area (entry) for storing each command related to pending storage that is variably displayed at that time.

Next, the start winning judgment process of this feature part 193SG executed in step S101 of FIG. 5 will be described based on FIG. 11-12. In the start winning judgment process, the CPU 103 first judges whether the first start hole switch 22A, which is provided corresponding to the first start winning hole formed by the winning ball device 6A, is in the on state based on the detection signal from the first start hole switch 22A (step 193SGS101). At this time, if the first start hole switch 22A is in the on state (step 193SGS101; Y), it judges whether the first special symbol reserved memory number, which is the reserved memory number of the special symbol game using the first special symbol, is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit memory number) (step 193SGS102). The CPU 103 may specify the first special symbol reserved memory number by, for example, reading the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting part. If the number of reserved first special charts is not the upper limit in step 193SGS102 (step 193SGS102; N), the storage value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section is set to "1" (step 193SGS103).

When the first starting port switch 22A is off in step 193SGS101 (step 193SGS101; N), or when the number of first special symbols pending memory has reached the upper limit value in step 193SGS102 (step 193SGS102; Y), the variable Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether the second starting opening switch 22B is in the on state ( Step 193SGS104). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is in the ON state (Step 193SGS104; Y), the number of second special symbols pending memory, which is the number of pending memories of the special symbol game using the second special symbol, is set to the predetermined upper limit. It is determined whether the value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step 193SGS105). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special symbol pending storage number by reading the second pending storage number count value which is the stored value of the second pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting section, for example. When the second special figure pending storage number is not the upper limit value in step 193SGS105 (step 193SGS105; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section is set to "2" (step 193SGS106).

After executing either of the processes of step 193SGS103 and step 193SGS106, the number of special symbols pending stored according to the starting opening buffer value, which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer, is updated to add 1 (step 193SGS107). For example, when the starting port buffer value is "1", the first pending storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is "2", the second pending storage number count value is added by 1. In this way, the first pending memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting prize opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special pattern game using the first special pattern is established. Updated to increase. In addition, the second pending memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting prize opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special pattern game using the second special pattern is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of pending memories is also updated to add 1 (step 193SGS108). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting section, may be updated by adding one.

After executing the process of step 193SGS108, the CPU 103 selects the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number MR1 for determining the jackpot type from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting section. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 of , and the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are extracted (step 193SGS109). Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of a free entry in the special figure reservation storage unit according to the starting opening buffer value (step 193SGS110). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage section, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 is stored in the 2 special figure reservation storage section.

The numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result and the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is considered a "jackpot", and whether or not the variable display result is determined by the variable display result. It is used to determine the type of jackpot in the case of "jackpot". The random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including variable display times of special symbols and decorative symbols. By executing the process of step 193SGS109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random numbers used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display results and variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols.

Following the process of step 193SGS110, transmission settings of a starting slot winning designation command according to the starting slot buffer value are performed (step 193SGS111). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the production control board Settings are made to send the first starting opening winning designation command to No. 12. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", by storing the storage address of the second starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area of the sending command buffer, Make settings for transmitting the second starting opening winning designation command. The starting opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted.

Following the process of step 193SGS111, winning random value determination process is executed (step 193SGS112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the pending memory number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the sending command pointer in the sending command buffer, a pending storage number notification command is sent to the production control board 12. Settings are made for this purpose (step 193 SGS 113). The pending storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted.

After executing the process of step 193SGS113, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is "1" (step 193SGS114). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (step 193SGS114; Y), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step 193SGS115), and then the process of step 193SGS104 is started. move on. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step 193SGS114; N), the starting opening buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step 193SGS116), and then the starting winning prize is Finish the process. Thereby, even when both the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B detect valid starting winnings of game balls at the same time, processing based on detection of both effective starting winnings can be surely completed.

FIG. 11-13(A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 193SGS112 of FIG. 11-13 as the winning random value determination process. In this characteristic section 193SG, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 5, FIGS. A determination is made as to whether or not to treat the result) as a "jackpot" and control the game to a jackpot gaming state. In addition, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 5, FIGS. 11-15) to be described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning hole (the first starting winning hole or the second starting winning hole), the CPU 103 executes the winning time random numerical value judgment process of step 193 SGS 112. By doing so, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is determined to be stopped and displayed as a special symbol display result, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach is determined. As a result, before the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that entered the starting prize opening starts, that is, before it is decided whether or not to win the jackpot at the start of the variable display. Beforehand, it is determined whether the special figure display result will be a "jackpot" or which category the variable display mode of the decorative pattern will be, and based on this determination result, the production control CPU 120 etc. , as will be described later, a preview effect such as a pre-read preview effect is executed.

In the prize winning random value determination process shown in FIG. 11-13(A), the CPU 103 first checks the status of the time saving flag and probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting section, etc., and determines whether the pachinko game machine 1 is specified (step 193SGS121). The CPU 103 specifies that the variable probability state is in the variable probability state when the variable probability flag is in the on state, and specifies that the state is in the reduced time state when the variable variable probability flag is in the off state and the time saving flag is in the on state, and when both the variable variable flag and the time saving flag are in the state When it is off, it may be specified that it is in the normal state.

Following the process of step 193SGS121, special figure display result determination table 1 shown in FIG. 11-7 is selected and set (step 193SGS122). Thereafter, it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step 193SGS109 of FIG. 11-12 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step 193SGS123). In the jackpot judgment range, individual judgment values assigned to the special figure display result of "jackpot" in the special figure display result judgment table 1 selected by the process of step 193SGS122 are set, and the CPU 103 uses the random number MR1 and each judgment value. It is only necessary to determine the presence or absence of a judgment value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the values one by one. Alternatively, by setting numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and maximum value (upper limit value) of the judgment value included in the jackpot judgment range, the CPU 103 calculates the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot judgment range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number MR1 is determined to be a "jackpot".

If it is determined in step 193SGS123 that it is not within the jackpot determination range, that is, if it is determined that there is no jackpot in the variable display (step 193SGS123; N), the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 11-7 2 is selected and set (step 193SGS124). Thereafter, it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step 193SGS109 of FIG. 11-12 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step 193SGS125).

If the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range, that is, if it is determined that there will be a small hit in the variable display (step 193SGS125; Y), the variable display result will be a "small hit". Execute the transmission setting of the 6th symbol designation command, which is a symbol designation command according to the result (step 193SGS126), select and set the special winning variation pattern determination table (step 193SGS127), and proceed to step 193SGS138. .

If the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 is not within the predetermined small hit determination range, that is, if the variable display result is a "miss" in the variable display, a symbol will be displayed according to the variable display result being a "miss". The transmission settings of the first symbol designation command, which is the designation command, are executed (step 193SGS128), and it is determined whether the time saving flag is on, that is, whether the current gaming state is the time saving state or not (step 193SGS128). 193SGS129). If the time saving flag is off (step 193SGS129; N), select and set the fluctuation pattern determination table A for failure, and if the time saving flag is on (step 193SGS129; Y), determine the fluctuation pattern for failure. Table D is selected and set (step 193SGS131). The error variation pattern determination table A is used when the number of pending memories is two or less. Further, the losing variation pattern determination table D is a losing variation pattern determining table used when the gaming state is a high base state in which time saving control is being executed.

In addition to these fluctuation pattern determination table A for failure and fluctuation pattern determination table D for failure, this feature section 193SG also stores fluctuation pattern determination table B for failure, which is used when the number of pending memories is three. , a failure variation pattern determination table C used when the number of pending memories is 4 is prepared in advance, but among these failure variation pattern determination tables A to C, failure variation pattern determination table A is For example, 498 (approximately 50%) judgment values from 0 to 497 are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern out of the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern judgment can take, and the variation pattern for failure is In determination table B, 598 (approximately 60%) determination values from 0 to 597 are assigned to non-reach fluctuation patterns out of the range that the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination can take. In the variation pattern determination table C, 698 (approximately 70%) determination values from 0 to 697 are assigned to the non-reach variation patterns in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. On the other hand, in the fluctuation pattern determination tables A to C for losing, 100 (approximately 10%) determination values from 898 to 997 are selected from the range that the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take for the fluctuation pattern of the super reach. is assigned.

Therefore, by determining the fluctuation pattern using the fluctuation pattern determination table A for failure in step 193SGS126, the determination of non-reach and super reach will always be non-reach or super reach even if the number of reserved memories changes after the determination. Since this is a fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern determination table A for losing is used to determine when a starting prize is won.

In addition, if it is determined in step 193SGS123 that it is within the jackpot determination range, that is, if it is determined that there will be a jackpot during variable display (step 193SGS123; Y), as shown in FIG. 11-13 (A), , the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step 193SGS132). At this time, the CPU 103 operates according to the variable special figure (the "first special figure" corresponding to "1" or the "second special figure" corresponding to "2") specified corresponding to the starting opening buffer value. , selects table data for jackpot type determination from table data configuring the jackpot type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected table data for determining the jackpot type, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be determined.

In addition, the symbol designation command according to the determined jackpot type, that is, the second symbol designation command if it is a probability variable jackpot A, the third symbol designation command if it is a probability variable jackpot B, and the third symbol specification command if it is a probability variable jackpot C. executes the transmission setting of the 4th symbol designation command, and if it is a non-variable jackpot, the 5th symbol designation command (step 193 SGS133), and then determines whether the determined jackpot type is a non-probable variable jackpot. (Step 193SGS134a). If the determined jackpot type is a non-probable variable jackpot (step 193SGS134a; Y), select and set jackpot variation pattern determination table A as a table for determining the jackpot variation pattern (step 193SGS135), and step Proceed to 193SGS138.

Further, if the determined jackpot type is not a non-probability variable jackpot (step 193SGS134a; N), it is further determined whether the determined jackpot type is a probability variable jackpot A or a probability variable jackpot B (step 193SGS134b).

If the determined jackpot type is probability variable jackpot A or probability variable jackpot B (step 193SGS134b; Y), select and set jackpot variation pattern determination table B as the table for determining the jackpot variation pattern (step 193SGS136), proceed to step 193SGS138.

If the determined jackpot type is not Probable Variable Jackpot A or Probable Variable Jackpot B (Step 193SGS134b; N), that is, if the determined jackpot type is Probable Variable Jackpot C, select and set the special winning variation pattern determination table. (Step 193SGS137) and proceeds to Step 193SGS138.

After executing any of the processes in step 193SGS127, step 193SGS130, step 193SGS131, step 193SGS135, step 193SGS136, and step 193SGS137, each fluctuation pattern determination table set in each of these steps and the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are Using the numerical data indicating the random number MR3, a fluctuation category is determined according to the range of determination values including the random value MR3 (step 193SGS138). In this characteristic part 193SG, as shown in FIG. 11-13(B), at least when the variable display result is "miss", the variable display mode is "non-reach" regardless of the total number of pending memories. A variable category that is a variable display mode of "Super Reach", a variable category of "Other" that is a variable display mode other than "Non-reach" and "Super Reach" (for example, normal reach), It is sufficient if it can be determined based on the random value MR3 whether or not such a fluctuation category is determined.

Thereafter, a setting is made to transmit a variable category designation command according to the determination result of the process of step 193SGS138 to the production control board 12 (step 193SGS132), and then the winning random number value determination process is ended.

FIG. 11-14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIGS. 11-14, the CPU 103 first determines whether the second special symbol pending storage number is "0" (step 193SGS141). The second special symbol pending memory number is the number of pending memories of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step 193SGS141, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting section may be read out, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is "0".

When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than "0" in step 193SGS141 (step 193SGS141; N), reservation data stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to reservation number "1" Then, numerical data indicating a random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number MR2 for determining the type of jackpot, and a random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (step 193SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Following the process of step 193SGS142, the second special figure pending memory count value and the total pending memory count value are subtracted by 1 and updated, so that the second special figure pending memory count and the total pending memory count are subtracted by 1. At the same time, the data in the second special figure reservation storage section is updated. Specifically, it indicates the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure reservation storage unit. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 193SGS143).

Thereafter, after updating the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer, to "2" (step 193SGS144), the process moves to step 193SGS149.

On the other hand, when the second special figure pending memory number is "0" in step 193SGS141 (step 193SGS141; Y), it is determined whether the first special figure pending memory number is "0" (step 193SGS145) . The number of first special symbol pending memories is the number of pending memories of a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step 193SGS145, the game control counter setting section reads out the first pending memory number count value stored in the first pending memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is "0". good. In this way, the process of step 193SGS145 is executed when it is determined in step 193SGS141 that the second special figure pending memory number is "0", and the first special figure pending memory number is "0". Determine whether or not. As a result, the special pattern game using the second special pattern starts to be executed with priority over the special pattern game using the first special pattern.

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

When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than "0" in step 193SGS145 (step 193SGS145; N), reservation data stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to reservation number "1" Then, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (step 193SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Following the process of step 193SGS146, the first special figure pending memory number and total pending memory number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting and updating the first special figure pending memory number count value and the total pending memory number count value. At the same time, the data in the first special figure reservation storage section is updated. Specifically, it indicates the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure reservation storage unit. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 193SGS147).

Thereafter, after updating the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer, to "1" (step 193SGS148), the process moves to step 193SGS149.

In step 193SGS149, the special symbol display result judgment shown in FIG. Select and set table 1. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the judgment value assigned to each special figure display result of "jackpot" and "miss". , it is determined whether the special figure display result is a "jackpot" or a "miss" (step 193 SGS 150a). In addition, in this step 193SGS150a, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state (probability variation state) in which the probability variation flag is on, the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is set to a high probability state (probability variation state). ), it is determined that it is a "jackpot", and if it is not, it is determined that it is a "miss". In addition, if the probability change flag is off and the probability is low, if the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it will be judged as a "jackpot", and if it does not, it will be judged as a "miss". judge.

In this way, in the special figure display result determination table 1 selected in step 193SGS149, different determination values are assigned to "jackpot" depending on the gaming state at that time (high probability, low probability). , In the process of step 193 SGS 150a, the special figure display result is determined using different judgment data (judgment value) depending on whether the gaming state when variable display such as a special figure game is started is a high certainty state or not. By determining whether or not to be considered a "jackpot", when the gaming state is a high probability state, it is determined (determined) to be a "jackpot" with a higher probability than when the gaming state is a low probability state.

When it is determined in step 193SGS150a that it is a "jackpot" (step 193SGS150a; Y), the jackpot flag is set to ON in the game control flag setting section (step 193SGS152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11-8 (A) is selected and set as the table to be used for determining the jackpot type as one of the multiple types (step 193SGS153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table thus set, it is determined which of the multiple types of jackpot types the jackpot type should be, depending on whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer matches with the determination value assigned to each jackpot type of "non-variable jackpot", "variable jackpot A", "variable jackpot B", or "variable jackpot C" in the jackpot type determination table (step 193SGS154).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of step 193SGS154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be set to either a time-saving state or a variable probability state that is more advantageous to the player than the time-saving state. Whether to control or not is determined before the fixed special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, the determined jackpot type is set, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting section (step 193SGS155). Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probable variable jackpot" corresponding to a non-probable variable jackpot, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and if the jackpot type is "probable variable A" corresponding to probability variable jackpot A, it is set to "1", If it is "probable variable B" corresponding to B, it may be set to "2", and if it is "probable variable C" corresponding to probability variable jackpot C, it may be set to "3".

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 193SGS150a that it is not a "jackpot" (step 193SGS150a; N), the process proceeds to S150b, where the special figure display result determination table 2 shown in FIG. 11-7 is selected and set. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for judging the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the judgment value assigned to each special figure display result of "small hit", and the special figure It is determined whether or not the display result is a "small win" (step 193 SGS 150c). In addition, in step 193SGS150c, when the fluctuating special figure is the first special figure, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is to be a "small hit" using the judgment value corresponding to the first special figure. If the variable special figure is the second special figure, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result should be a "small hit" using the determination value corresponding to the second special figure.

If it is determined in step 193SGS150c that the special chart display result is a "small win" (step 193SGS150c; Y), the small win flag provided in the game control flag setting section is set to the ON state (step 193SGS151).

On the other hand, if it is not determined in step 193SGS150c that the special figure display result is a "small win" (step 193SGS150c; N), the process proceeds to step 193SGS156.

In step 193SGS156, the fixed special symbol is set according to the pre-determined result of whether to control to a big win game state (whether the big win flag is on or not), whether to control to a small win game state (whether the small win flag is on or not), and further according to the determined result of the big win type in the case of a big win game state. As an example, in response to the pre-determined result of the special symbol display result being "miss", a special symbol showing the "-" symbol, which is a miss symbol, is set as the fixed special symbol. Also, if the special symbol display result is determined to be "big win" in step 193SGS150a, if the big win type in step 193SGS154 is "big win A", a special symbol showing the number "7" is set as the fixed special symbol. Also, if the big win type is "big win B", a special symbol showing the number "5" is set as the fixed special symbol. Also, if the jackpot type is a "non-variable jackpot", a special symbol showing the number "3" is set as the confirmed special symbol. Also, if the jackpot type is a "variable jackpot C", a special symbol showing the number "1" is set as the confirmed special symbol. Also, in response to a pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is a "small jackpot", a special symbol showing the symbol "2", which is a small jackpot symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol. Note that these confirmed special symbols are only examples, and other confirmed special symbols may be set, or multiple types of symbols may be set as confirmed special symbols.

After setting the confirmed special symbol in step 193SGS156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", which is the value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (step 193SGS157), and then the special symbol normal process is ended. .

In addition, if the number of pending memories of the special pattern game using the first special pattern is "0" in step 193SGS145 (step 193SGS145; Y), after performing predetermined demo display settings (step 193SGS158), Special symbol normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) that specifies a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5, for example, is sent from the main board 11 to the production control command. It is determined whether the transmission to the board 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated. On the other hand, if it has not yet been sent, settings are made to send the customer waiting demo designation command, and then the demo display settings are ended.

FIG. 11-15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 6 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIGS. 11-15, the CPU 103 first determines whether the jackpot flag is turned on (step 193SGS161). If the jackpot flag is turned on (step 193SGS161; Y), the jackpot type is specified from the jackpot type buffer value (step 193SGS162).

Then, it is determined whether the identified jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot C" (step 193SGS163), and if it is not "probable variable jackpot C", that is, "probable variable jackpot A", "probable variable jackpot B", "non-probable variable jackpot B", or "non-probable variable jackpot B". If it is either "probable variable jackpot" (step 193SGS163; N), jackpot variation pattern determination table A or jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected and set according to the specified jackpot type. Specifically, when the specified jackpot type is "non-probable variable jackpot", select and set the fluctuation pattern determination table A for jackpot, and determine whether the specified jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot A" or "probable variable jackpot B". ”, the jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected and set.

On the other hand, when the identified jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot C" (step 193SGS163; Y), a special winning variation pattern determination table is selected and set (step 193SGS165).

In the determination at step 193SGS161, if the jackpot flag is not turned on (step 193SGS161; N), it is further determined whether the small hit flag is turned on (step 193SGS166). If the small hit flag is turned on (step 193SGS166; Y), a special win variation pattern determination table is selected and set (step 193SGS167), and the process proceeds to step 193SGS175.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step 193SGS166; N), the game state is changed to a probability variable state or a time saving state by determining whether or not the time saving flag is turned on in the game control flag setting section. It is determined whether or not time saving control is being performed (step 193SGS168). Then, if the time saving flag is turned on (step 193SGS168; Y), the failure variation pattern determination table D is selected and set as the table to be used for determining one of the plurality of variation patterns ( Step 193SGS169).

On the other hand, when the time-saving control is not in progress, that is, when the time-saving flag is not turned on (step 193SGS168; N), for example, the stored value of the pending storage number counter for variable special symbols provided in the game control counter setting section By reading, etc., the number of pending memories of the variable special symbols is specified, and it is determined whether the number of pending memories of the specified variable special symbols is 1 or 2 (step 193SGS170).

If the number of pending memories of the specified variable special symbol is 1 or 2 (step 193SGS170; N), the variation pattern determination table A for failure is used as a table to be used for determining one of the plurality of variation patterns. Select and set (step 193SGS171).

In addition, if the number of reserved memories for the identified variable special chart is not 1 or 2 (step 193SGS170; N), it is further determined whether the number of reserved memories for the identified variable special chart is 3 (step 193SGS172).

If the number of pending memories of the specified variable special figure is 3 (step 193SGS172; Y), select the variation pattern determination table B for failure as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern to one of multiple types. and set (step 193SGS173).

In addition, if the number of pending memories of the specified variable special pattern is not 3, that is, if the number of pending memories of the specified variable special pattern is 4 (step 193SGS172; N), select one of the multiple types of variable patterns. The error variation pattern determination table C is selected and set as the table to be used for determining the error pattern (step 193SGS174), and the process proceeds to step 193SGS175.

After executing any of the processes in step 193SGS164, step 193SGS165, step 193SGS167, step 193SGS169, step 193SGS171, step 193SGS173, and step 193SGS174, the random number MR3 for determining a variation pattern stored in a random number buffer for variation, etc. Based on the numerical data indicating is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step 193 SGS 175).

When the jackpot flag is off, the process of step 193SGS175 determines the variation pattern, thereby determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to "reach." In other words, the process of step 193SGS170 includes a process for determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to a reach state when the variable display result is a "miss."

After determining the fluctuation pattern in step 193SGS175, the special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the first special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B are performed according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. Settings are made to start the variation of the special symbols so as to start one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol (step 193SGS176). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is "1", settings are made to transmit a drive signal that updates the display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is "2", settings are made to transmit a drive signal that updates the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B.

Following the process of step 193SGS176, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the variation of the special symbol (step 193SGS177). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variable display start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, a variable display command to the production control board 12 from the main board 11. In order to sequentially transmit the result designation command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting section sends setting data indicating the storage address (starting address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance. The command is stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer provided in the send command buffer. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variable display start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a variable display command from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the result specification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting section. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer.

After executing the process of step 193SGS177, the special symbol fluctuation time which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (step 193SGS178). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from when the variable display of the special symbol starts in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special symbol display result) is stopped and displayed. It's time. Thereafter, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step 193SGS179), the variation pattern setting process is ended.

Based on the command transmission setting in step 193SGS177, every time the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. The designation command, the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display result designation command, the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command are sent in sequence. It turns out. The order in which these production control commands are sent can be changed arbitrarily, for example, the variable display result specification command is sent first, and then the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command, and the variable pattern are sent. The designation command, the game state designation command, the first pending storage number notification command, or the second pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

FIG. 11-16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 turns on the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation process in step S112 to end the variation of the special symbol, and causes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to Control is performed to stop and display the stop symbols (step 193SGS180). In addition, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special symbol, the fluctuation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is ended, and the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value is If it is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is ended. In addition, control is performed to send a symbol confirmation command to the production control board 12 (step 193SGS181). Then, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is turned on (step 193SGS182), and if the jackpot flag is turned off (step 193SGS182; N), the small hit flag is also turned on. It is determined whether or not there is one (step 193 SGS 183).

When the small hit flag is turned on, settings are made to the production control board 12 to transmit a winning start 5 designation command corresponding to the small win (step 193SGS190a). Then, a value corresponding to the small winning display time is set in the small winning display time timer (step 193SGS190b). Further, the number of openings (for example, two times) is set in the number of openings counter for the big winning opening (step 193SGS190c). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "8" (step 193SGS190d), which is the value corresponding to the small hit release pre-process (step S118), and the special symbol stop process is ended.

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is turned on (step 193SGS182; Y) and the probability change flag and time saving flag are turned on, the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and time saving flag and turns them off (step 193SGS182; Y). 193SGS184), hit start 1 specified command (probable variable jackpot A), hit start 2 specified command (probable variable jackpot B), and hit start 3 specified command (probable variable jackpot C) depending on the type of jackpot stored in the production control board 12. ), settings are made to transmit the winning start 4 designation command (non-probable variable) (step 193 SGS 185).

Further, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a gaming state designation command indicating the normal state to the production control board 12 (step 193SGS186).

Then, the jackpot display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (the time for announcing the occurrence of a jackpot on the image display device 5, for example) (step 193SGS187). Also, the number of times the jackpot opening counter has been opened (for example, 10 times for a non-variable jackpot or a variable jackpot A, 5 times for a variable jackpot B, and 2 times for a variable jackpot C) is set (step 193SGS188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (step S114) (step 193SGS189).

On the other hand, if the small win flag is off (step 193SGS183; N), in step 193SGS190, the CPU 103 determines whether the time-saving count counter value is "0". If the time-saving count counter value is "0" (step 193SGS190; Y), the process proceeds to step 193SGS196.

On the other hand, if the value of the time saving number counter is not "0" (step 193SGS190; N), that is, if the time saving number of times remains and is in a high base state, the value of the time saving number counter is decremented by 1 (step 193SGS191). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving number counter after the subtraction is "0" (step 193SGS193), and if it is not "0" (step 193SGS193; N), the process proceeds to step 193SGS196, and the value of the time saving number counter is determined. is "0" (step 193SGS193; Y), in order to end the time-saving control, the time-saving flag is cleared and turned off (step 193SGS194), and then the time-saving flag corresponding to the state of the probability change flag or the time-saving flag is After setting the transmission of a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state (specifically, low probability low base) (step 193SGS195), the process advances to step 193SGS196.

In step 193SGS196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process is ended.

FIG. 11-17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 6 as the jackpot end process.

In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (step 193SGS201). When the jackpot end display timer is not operating (step 193SGS201; N), a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for displaying the jackpot end on the image display device 5 (jackpot end display time) is set in the jackpot end display timer. is set (step 193SGS202), and the process ends.

On the other hand, if the jackpot end display timer is in operation (step 193SGS201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 193SGS203). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 193SGS204). If the time has not elapsed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 193SGS204; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored jackpot type is a variable jackpot (step 193SGS205).

If the stored jackpot type is not a non-probable variable jackpot (step 193SGS205; N), it is further determined whether the stored jackpot type is a variable probability jackpot C (step 193SGS206).

If the stored jackpot type is probability variable jackpot C (step 193SGS206; Y), the probability variation flag is turned on (step 193SGS210), and then the process proceeds to step 193SGS213.

On the other hand, if the stored jackpot type is not a guaranteed jackpot C, that is, if the jackpot type is a guaranteed jackpot A or a guaranteed jackpot B (step 193SGS206; N), the guaranteed jackpot flag is turned on (step 193SGS207), the time-saving flag is turned on (step 193SGS208), the time-saving count counter is set to "0" (step 193SGS209), and then the process proceeds to step 193SGS213.

On the other hand, if the jackpot type is a variable jackpot (step 193SGS205; Y), step 193SGS211 and step 193SGS212 are executed to turn on the time-saving flag and set "100" to the time-saving counter. After that, the process proceeds to step 193SGS213.

In step 193SGS213, the jackpot flag is turned off, and settings are made to send a jackpot end designation command according to the jackpot type (step 193SGS214). After setting the transmission of a gaming state designation command to notify the production control board 12 of the gaming state based on the probability change flag and time saving flag that have been turned on (step 193SGS215), the value of the special figure process flag is set to It is updated to "0" which is a value corresponding to the symbol normal processing (step 193SGS216).

Next, the operation of the production control board 12 will be explained. FIG. 11-18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 in FIG. 6 as the command analysis process. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 11-18, the production control CPU 120 first confirms the storage contents of the production control command reception buffer and receives the reception from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. It is determined whether there is a command (step 193SGS221). At this time, if there is no received command (step 193SGS221; N), it is determined whether the first or second pending storage number notification waiting time set in step 193SGS223 or step 193SGS225, which will be described later, has elapsed. (Step 193SGS237), if the first or second pending storage number notification waiting time has not elapsed (Step 193SGS2375; N), the command analysis process ends. On the other hand, if the first or second pending memory number notification waiting time has elapsed, that is, by the time the set first or second pending memory number notification waiting time elapses, the first or second pending memory number notification command or the second If the pending storage number notification command is not received (Step 193SGS237; Y), the display undetermined flag of the entry in which the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command is not yet stored is turned on. At the same time, the effect restriction flag of the entry whose storage has not been completed is turned on (step 193SGS238), and the command analysis process is ended.

If there is a received command in step 193SGS221 (step 193SGS221; Y), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first starting opening prize designation command, for example by checking the MODE data of the received command. (Step 193SGS222). When it is the first starting slot winning designation command (step 193SGS222; Y), the first pending storage number notification waiting time is set (step 193SGS223). For example, in the process of step 193SGS223, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the production control timer setting section 193SG192. Bye.

If the received command is not the first starting slot winning designation command at step 193SGS222 (step 193SGS222; N), it is determined whether the received command is the second starting slot winning designation command (step 193SGS224). When it is the second starting opening winning designation command (step 193SGS224; Y), a second pending storage number notification waiting time is set (step 193SGS225). For example, in the process of step 193SGS225, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

If the received command is not the second starting opening winning designation command at step 193SGS224 (step 193SGS224; N), it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designation command (step 193SGS226). If the received command is not a symbol designation command at step 193SGS226 (step 193SGS226; N), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step 193SGS227). If the received command is not a variable category command in step 193SGS227 (step 193SGS227; N), it is determined whether the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step 193SGS228). If it is the first pending storage number notification command (Step 193SGS228; Y), the first pending storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time measurement operation by the command reception control timer (Step 193SGS229). .

If the received command is not the first pending storage number notification command at step 193SGS228 (step 193SGS228; N), it is determined whether the received command is the second pending storage number notification command (step 193SGS230). If it is the second pending storage number notification command (step 193SGS230; Y), the second pending storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time measurement operation by the command reception control timer (step 193SGS231). .

After executing either step 193SGS229 or step 193SGS231, the display undetermined flag of the stored entry is turned on, and if there is an unreceived command, the production restriction flag is turned on (step 193SGS232).

If the received command at step 193SGS226 is a symbol designation command (step 193SGS226; Y), or if the received command at step 193SGS227 is a variable category command (step 193SGS227; Y), or at step 193SGS223, step 193SGS225, step 193SGS232 After executing any of the processes, the received command is stored at the beginning of the free area in the starting winning reception command buffer 193SG194A shown in FIG. 11-11 (step 193SGS233), and the process returns to step 193SGS221.

In addition, if a pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with a variable display start command (first variable display start command or second variable display start command), , the pending storage number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 193SG194A. That is, it is only necessary to sequentially store the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of a starting prize winning from the beginning of the empty area in the starting winning receiving command buffer 193SG194A.

If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step 193SGS230 (step 193SGS230; N), settings are made in accordance with other received commands (step 193SGS234). Then, it is determined whether the first or second pending storage number notification waiting time set in step 193SGS223 or step 193SGS225 has elapsed (step 193SGS235), and the first or second pending storage number notification waiting time has elapsed. If not (step 193SGS235; N), the process returns to step 193SGS221. On the other hand, if the first or second pending memory number notification waiting time has elapsed, that is, by the time the set first or second pending memory number notification waiting time elapses, the first or second pending memory number notification command or the second If the pending storage number notification command is not received (Step 193SGS235; Y), the display undetermined flag of the stored entry is turned on, and the performance restriction flag of the corresponding storage incomplete entry is turned on. After that (step 193SGS236), the process returns to step 193SGS221.

Figure 11-19 is a part of a flowchart showing an example of the performance control process. In the performance control process, the performance control CPU 120 first determines the presence or absence of a pre-reading preview performance in the pre-reading preview setting process, as well as the performance pattern of the pre-reading preview performance (display pattern of the pending memory display) (S161), and then executes a pending display update process to update the pending memory display in the first pending memory display area 193SG005D and the second pending memory display area 193SG005U of the image display device 5 to a display according to the memory contents of the start winning time reception command buffer 193SG194A (step 193SGS162).

FIG. 11-20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S161 of FIG. 5 as the prefetch notice setting process. In the advance notice setting process shown in FIG. 11-20, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether variable display is being executed (step 193SGS240a). Whether or not the variable display is being executed may be determined based on whether the value of the production control process flag is one of 1 to 3.

If the variable display is not being executed (step 193SGS240a; N), the process advances to step 193SGS241, and if the variable display is being executed (step 193SGS240a; Y), the first variable display start number notification effect is being executed. It is determined whether or not (step 193SGS240b). In addition, the first variable display start number notification effect is the start of the variable display again as a pseudo continuous effect, as shown in Figure 11-29 (E), Figure 11-30 (L), and Figure 11-31 (S). This is an effect for notifying the number of times that the variable display of the decorative pattern including the re-variable display is started during one variable display after the display is displayed. Further, in step 193SGS240a, it may be determined whether or not the first variable display start number notification effect is being executed by referring to the process data of the variable display being executed.

If the first variable display start count notification effect is not being executed (step 193SGS240b; N), the process proceeds to step 193SGS241. If the first variable display start count notification effect is being executed (step 193SGS240b; Y), the process proceeds to step 193SGS250, where the pending display flag is set to "0", which corresponds to the normal display mode, as described below. In other words, the pre-reading preview effect is not executed while the first variable display start count notification effect is being executed.

In step 193SGS241, the performance control CPU 120 checks the reception command buffer 193SG194A at the time of starting winning. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new storage of the command at the time of starting winnings, depending on whether there is an entry whose display undetermined flag is on (set to "1") (step 193SGS242) .

If there is no entry whose display undetermined flag is on (step 193SGS242; N), the prefetch notice setting process is ended, and if there is an entry whose display undetermined flag is on (step 193SGS242; Y). , Determine whether the symbol designation command of the entry is the fourth symbol designation command or the sixth symbol designation command, that is, whether the symbol designation command is the symbol designation command indicating a probability variable jackpot C or a small hit ( Step 193SGS243a). If the symbol designation command is a symbol designation command indicating a probability variable jackpot C or a small win (step 193SGS243a; Y), by proceeding to step 193SGS250, "0" corresponding to the normal display mode is , is set in the pending display flag. In other words, the pre-read preview performance is not executed for the pending memory that will result in a probability variable jackpot C or a small win.

On the other hand, if the symbol designation command is not a symbol designation command indicating a probability variable jackpot C or a small hit, check whether the symbol designation command of the entry is the first symbol designation command, that is, the symbol designation command is a command indicating a loss. It is determined whether or not (step 193SGS243b). If the symbol designation command of the entry is not the first symbol designation command, that is, if it is a command indicating a jackpot (any of the variable probability jackpot A, variable probability jackpot B, or non-probable variable jackpot) (step 193SGS243b; N), the entry The jackpot type is specified from the symbol designation command (step 193SGS244).

Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the pre-read notice effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting section, and the jackpot type specified in step 193SGS244, the pre-read notice at the time of the jackpot (not shown) is generated. By referring to the effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-read preview effect and the display pattern when executing the pre-read preview effect (step 193SGS245).

In step 193SGS245, for example, the presence or absence of execution of the pre-read preview performance and the display pattern (notice type) are determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 11-21(A). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 11-21(A), the presence or absence of a pre-read preview effect and the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) are varied depending on the jackpot type specified in the process of step 193SGS244. .

Specifically, there are two types of display patterns (notice types) for the pre-read preview performance: display pattern α and display pattern β. Among these, when the display pattern of the advance notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the pending memory display is displayed as a white square (◇) in the first pending memory display area 193SG5D or the second pending memory display area 193SG5U. If the display pattern (notice type) of the pre-read preview effect is determined to be display pattern β, the pending memory display will be displayed in a white star shape (☆) in the first pending memory display area 193SG5D or in the second pending memory display area 193SG5D. Displayed in area 193SG5U.

In addition, if the variable display result is a jackpot other than guaranteed variable jackpot C, the pre-read preview effect will not be determined to be non-executable, and the pre-read preview effect will always be decided to be executed and the display pattern (notice type) Either the display pattern α or the display pattern β (notice type) is determined.

In addition, as shown in Figure 11-21 (A), when the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot A", the proportion of display pattern β determined as the display pattern (notice type) is determined by display pattern α. The percentage is set higher than the On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable variable jackpot B" or "non-probable variable jackpot", the proportion at which display pattern β is determined as the display pattern (notice type) is higher than the proportion at which display pattern α is determined. It is set low.

With these settings, if the variable display result is a "jackpot" and the display pattern β is displayed as the display pattern (notice type), the jackpot type will be lower than the case where the display pattern α is displayed. The percentage of probability-variable jackpots A increases, and the player's expectations for the probability-variable jackpot A can be increased.

In addition, in this feature section 193SG, if the variable display result is a "jackpot" other than the probability-variable jackpot C, the pending memory display is displayed in a white square (◇) by always deciding to execute the advance notice performance. Either the display pattern α or the display pattern β, which is displayed in a white star shape (☆), is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result may be a variable jackpot C Even if it is a "jackpot" other than the above, a case may be provided in which it is determined not to perform the pre-read preview effect, as in the case where the variable display result is a "miss".

In addition, in step 193SGS243b, if the symbol designation command of the entry whose display undetermined flag is on is the first symbol designation command, that is, if it is a command indicating a miss (step 193SGS243b; Y), display undetermined The fluctuation category indicated by the fluctuation category designation command of the entry whose flag is on is identified (step 193SGS247). Specifically, if the fluctuation category designation command for the entry is C600H, it is specified that it is a category with a "non-reach" fluctuation pattern, and if it is C601H, it is determined that it is a category of a "super reach" fluctuation pattern. If it is C602H, it may be specified that it is a category of "other" fluctuation patterns including normal reach.

Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the pre-read preview performance extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the performance control counter setting section, for example, and the category of the fluctuation pattern identified in step 193SGS247, the outlier (not shown) is selected. By referring to the pre-read preview effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-read preview effect and the display pattern (notice type) when executing the pre-read preview effect (step 193SGS248).

In step 193SGS248, for example, the presence or absence of execution of a pre-read preview performance and the display pattern (notice type) are determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 11-21(B). In the example of setting the determination ratio shown in FIG. 11-21(B), the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) and whether or not to execute the pre-read preview effect are determined depending on the category of the fluctuation pattern identified in the process of step 193SGS247. It's different.

Specifically, two types of display patterns (notice types) are provided: display pattern α and display pattern β. Among these, when the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be the display pattern α, the pending memory display is a white rectangle (◇) in a specific manner in the first pending memory display area 193SG5D or the second pending memory display area. 193SG5U, and when the display pattern (notice type) is determined to display pattern β, the pending memory display is a specific form of white star (☆) in the first pending memory display area 193SG5D or the second pending memory display area. Displayed in memory display area 193SG5U. Incidentally, when it is determined that the prefetch preview performance is not executed, the pending memory display is displayed in a round shape (◯), which is the normal mode, in the first pending memory display area 193SG5D or the second pending memory display area 193SG5U.

As shown in Figure 11-21(B), if the variable display result is "miss" and the category of the variation pattern is "other", the variable display result is "miss" and the category of the variation pattern is "other". The rate at which the pre-read preview effect is executed (the rate determined to be other than ``no preview effect'') is set higher than when the is ``non-reach''. Also, if the variable display result is "Off" and the variation pattern category is "Super Reach", than when the variable display result is "Off" and the variation pattern category is "Other", The rate at which the pre-read preview effect is executed (the rate determined to be other than "no preview effect") is set high.

When the variable display result is "miss" and it is decided to execute the pre-read preview effect, if the variable category is "other", it is more important than if the variable pattern category is "non-reach". The rate at which the display pattern α is determined is also set high. Furthermore, when the category of the variation pattern is "super reach", the rate at which the display pattern α is determined is set higher than when the category of the variation pattern is "other". Furthermore, when the variable display result is "miss" and it is decided to execute the pre-read preview effect, if the category of the variable pattern is "other", the category of the variable pattern is "non-reach". The rate at which the display pattern β is determined is set higher than when the variable pattern category is "Super Reach", and the display pattern The rate at which β is determined is set high.

In addition, if the variable display result is "miss", the percentage of pre-read preview performances determined to be non-executable regardless of whether the variable pattern category is "non-reach", "other", or "super reach". is set to the highest value, and the rate at which the pre-read preview performance is decided to be executed and the display pattern β is determined is set to the lowest value.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11-21 (A), when the variable display result is a "jackpot", the pre-read preview performance is not determined to be non-executed (no preview performance), and the pre-read preview performance The rate at which the preview performance is decided to be executed and the display pattern α or the display pattern β is determined is that the display pattern α or the display pattern β in any variable pattern category is determined when the variable display result is “miss”. The percentage is set higher than the

Furthermore, when the variable display result is "miss (non-reach)," "miss (super reach)," or "miss (other)," when it is decided to execute the pre-read preview effect, the display pattern α The rate at which the display pattern β is determined is set higher than the rate at which the display pattern β is determined. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "Jackpot (Probability Variable A)", when it is decided to execute the pre-read preview effect, the proportion at which the display pattern β is determined is the proportion at which the display pattern α is determined. is set higher than.

With this setting, when display pattern α or display pattern β is executed (displayed) as the display pattern (preview type) of the pre-reading preview performance, the variable display result is more likely to be a "jackpot" than when display pattern α or display pattern β is not executed (displayed); in particular, when display pattern β is executed (displayed), the variable display result is more likely to be a "jackpot" and the jackpot type will be "high probability jackpot A," which can increase the player's sense of anticipation.

After executing step 193SGS248, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether execution of the pre-read preview performance has been determined in step 193SGS247, that is, whether the display pattern (notice type) has been determined to be either display pattern α or display pattern β. It is determined whether or not (step 193SGS249).

After executing step 193SGS245 or when it is decided to execute a pre-read preview effect (step 193SGS249; Y), the flag value corresponding to the determined display pattern (notice type) is set to the pending display flag of the entry (step 193SGS246). Specifically, if the display pattern (notice type) determined in step 193SGS245 or step 193SGS248 is the display pattern α in which the pending memory display is indicated by "◇", the pending display flag of the entry is set to "1", and step If the display pattern (notice type) determined in step 193SGS245 or step 193SGS248 is display pattern β in which the pending storage display is indicated by "☆", the pending display flag of the entry is set to "2", and then the process proceeds to step 193SGS251.

In addition, in step 193SGS249, if it is not decided to execute the advance notice effect (step 193SGS249; N), after setting the pending display flag of the entry to "0" indicating a white "○" (step 193SGS250) and proceeds to step 193SGS251.

In addition, after executing step 193SGS246 or step 193SGS250, the effect control CPU 120 changes the value of the display undetermined flag of the entry to "0" (step 193SGS251). Thereafter, the pending display is updated based on the stored contents of the start winning command buffer 193SG194A (step 193SGS252). As a result, the pending memory newly stored in the start winning reception command buffer 193SG194A is displayed in a display mode corresponding to "0", "1", or "2" set in the pending display flag. Ru. Further, even when the variable display is executed and the storage contents of the starting prize-winning reception command buffer 193SG194A are shifted, the image display device 5 is The pending display of the first pending storage display area 193SG5D and the second pending storage display area 193SG5U provided at the lower position is updated.

Specifically, if the first special figure pending memory number is one, one pending memory display is displayed. As for the display mode of this pending memory display, when the flag value of the pending display flag corresponding to the pending memory is "0", it is displayed in the display mode of "○", and the flag value of the pending display flag is When it is "1", it is displayed in the display mode of "◇", and when the flag value of the hold display flag is "2", it is displayed in the display mode of "☆". In addition, if the number of first special figure pending memories is two, two pending memory displays are displayed, and each pending memory display is in a mode according to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending memory. is displayed in the first pending storage display area 193SG5D. In addition, if the number of first special figure pending memories is three, three pending memory displays are displayed, and each pending memory display is in a mode according to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending memory. is displayed in the first pending storage display area 193SG5D. In addition, if the number of first special figure pending memories is four, four pending memory displays are displayed, and each pending memory display is in a mode according to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending memory. is displayed in the first pending storage display area 193SG5D.

Further, if the second special figure pending storage number is one, one pending storage display is displayed. As with the case of the first special figure, if the flag value of the pending display flag corresponding to the pending memory is "0", the display mode of this pending memory display is "○". If the flag value of the hold display flag is "1", it will be displayed in the display format of "◇", and if the flag value of the hold display flag is "2", it will be displayed as "☆". It is displayed in the following manner. In addition, if the second special figure pending memory number is two, for example, two pending memory displays will be displayed, and each pending memory display will change according to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending memory. For example, one pending storage display is displayed in the display mode of "○", and one pending storage display is displayed in the display mode of "☆" in the second pending storage display area 193SG5U. In addition, if the number of second special figure pending memories is three, three pending memory displays are displayed, and each pending memory display is in a mode according to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending memory. is displayed in the second pending storage display area 193SG5U. In addition, if the number of second special figure pending memories is four, four pending memory displays are displayed, and each pending memory display is in a mode according to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending memory. is displayed in the second pending storage display area 193SG5U.

And each time the variable display is executed, the reserved memory is reduced (consumed), and the reserved memory display also shifts in a predetermined shift direction (towards the center of the screen in this feature part 193SG).

In other words, if the pending memory is consumed in the variable display start setting process to be described later, which is executed at the start of the variable display, and the pending memory of the starting prize receiving command buffer 193SG194A is shifted, then when starting winning after the shift Based on the pending memory of the reception command buffer 193SG194A, the pending memory displays in the first pending memory display area 193SG5D and the second pending memory display area 193SG5U are also shifted and displayed, and there is a new pending memory due to the start winning. In this case, the display pattern of the pending memory is determined and set in the pending display flag, and the first pending memory display area 193SG5D and the second pending memory display area 193SG5D and the second pending memory display area 193SG5D and It will now be displayed in the memory display area 193SG5U.

Note that in this feature section 193SG, an example is shown in which the process of step 193SGS252 is executed in the prefetch notice setting process, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these first reservation storage display areas 193SG5D The process for updating the hold display in the second hold storage display area 193SG5U may be executed separately as a process different from the prefetch preview setting process (for example, hold display update process).

In addition, in this feature section 193SG, on the condition that there is a new storage of the command at the time of starting winning in step 193SGS242, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-read preview performance in the reserved memory for the starting winning. Due to the simultaneous occurrence of a starting prize in the first starting winning hole and a starting winning in the second starting winning hole, a new storage of the command at the time of starting winning is performed in both the first special drawing and the second special drawing in step 193SGS242. If it is determined that there is, that is, if an entry whose display undetermined flag is on exists in both the first special figure reservation memory and the second special figure reservation memory, both entries are read in advance and announced. This is used to determine whether or not to perform the performance. Both the reserved memory in which the command at the time of starting prize winning in the first special drawing was newly stored and the reserved memory in which the command at the time of starting winning in the second special drawing were newly stored are used to determine the execution and non-execution of the pre-announcement performance. If it is determined, if there is no entry for the pending display flag of "1" or "2" indicating the execution of the pre-read preview effect, the pending display of the first special figure's pending memory and the pending display of the second special figure will be displayed. Prefetch preview effects may be executed simultaneously on both displays.

In addition, in this feature section 193SG, if a starting prize in the first starting winning hole and a starting winning in the second starting winning hole occur at the same time as described above, the command at the time of starting winning in the first special drawing is Both the newly stored pending memory and the newly stored pending memory in which the command at the time of starting winning in the second special drawing are newly stored are subject to the determination of execution or non-execution of the pre-read preview performance, but the present invention is not limited to this. In such a case, the execution or non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the first special figure, and the execution or non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the second special figure. It is also possible to decide to execute only one of them.

Specifically, when the gaming state is a normal state in which high opening control is not performed, the decision to execute or non-execute the pre-read preview performance in the suspended memory in the first special figure is suspended in the second special figure. This is done with priority over the decision on whether or not to execute the pre-read preview performance in memory. Then, when it is decided to execute the pre-read preview effect in the reserved memory in the first special figure, the execution of the pre-read preview effect in the pending memory in the second special figure is uniquely decided not to be executed, and the first special figure When it is decided not to execute the pre-read preview effect in the pending memory in the figure, it is sufficient to decide whether to execute or not to perform the pre-read preview effect in the pending memory in the second special figure.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is a time saving state where high opening control is performed (high probability high base state/low probability high base state), execution or non-execution of the pre-read notice performance in the reserved memory in the second special figure This determination is given priority over the determination of execution or non-execution of the pre-read preview performance in the reserved memory in the first special figure. Then, when it is decided to execute the pre-read preview performance in the reserved memory in the second special figure, the execution of the pre-read preview effect in the reserved memory in the first special figure is uniquely decided not to be executed, and the second special figure If it is decided not to execute the pre-read preview performance in the reserved memory in the figure, it is only necessary to decide whether to execute or not to perform the pre-read preview performance in the reserved memory in the first special figure.

FIG. 11-22 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the production control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the production control CPU 120 first determines whether the first variable display start command reception flag is in the on state (step 193SGS271). If the first variable display start command reception flag is in the on state (step 193SGS271; Y), the buffer number of the first special figure pending memory in the start winning reception command buffer 193SG194A is "1-0" to "1-4". Various command data and various flags stored in association with are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 193SGS272). Note that the contents of buffer number "1-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift them to, so they are erased.

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

If the first variable display start command reception flag is off in step 193SGS271 (step 193SGS271; N), it is determined whether the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 193SGS273). If the second variable display start command reception flag is off (step 193SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is ended, and if the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 193SGS273; Y ), the various command data and various flags stored in correspondence with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure pending memory in the start winning reception command buffer 193SG194A are stored in one buffer number. It is shifted upward by minutes (step 193SGS274). Note that the contents of buffer number "2-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift them to, so they are erased.

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

After executing Step 193SGS272 or Step 193SGS274, the production control CPU 120 reads the fluctuation pattern designation command from the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area (Step 193SGS275).

Next, the display result (stopping pattern) of the decorative pattern is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (i.e., the received display result designation command) and the variation pattern (step 193SGS276). In this case, the performance control CPU 120 determines the stopping pattern of the decorative pattern according to the display result designated by the display result designation command, and stores data indicating the determined stopping pattern of the decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display result storage area.

In addition, in this characteristic part 193SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to probability variable jackpot A, the performance control CPU 120, for example, displays 3 symbols as "7" as the stop symbols. ” to determine the combination of decorative patterns (jackpot pattern). In addition, if the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to probability variable jackpot B, multiple combinations of odd symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", Decorative pattern combinations such as "333", "555", "999", etc.) are selected. In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the 4th variable display result designation command that corresponds to probability variable jackpot C, the stop symbols are "334" and "778", which are the same chances as the small hit. Decide from among them. In addition, when the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to a non-probable variable jackpot, the performance control CPU 120, for example, selects a decorative pattern in which three symbols are arranged in an even number as a stop symbol. Determine the combination (jackpot symbol). In addition, if the received variable display result designation command is the 6th variable display result designation command that corresponds to a small hit, the stop symbols are "334" and "778", which are the same chances as the probability variable jackpot C. Decide from among them. In addition, if the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command that corresponds to a loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a non-reach fluctuation pattern, a decoration with three irregular symbols as a stop symbol. A combination of symbols other than the above-mentioned chance (lost symbols) is determined. In addition, if the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command that corresponds to a loss, and the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a reach fluctuation pattern, the left and right symbols are the same as the stop symbol, but in the middle. Determine the combination of out-of-reach (out-of-reach symbols) with different symbols.

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

Next, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether the variation pattern is a variation pattern that executes a pseudo continuous performance during variable display (step 193SGS277). If the variation pattern is a variation pattern that executes a pseudo continuous effect during variable display (step 193SGS277; Y), a preview effect determination process for variable display that executes a pseudo continuous effect (for when pseudo continuous effect is not executed) is executed to determine whether or not to execute a preview effect during the variable display and the preview effect to be executed (step 193SGS278).

After executing step 193SGS278, the CPU 120 for controlling the performance judges whether the corresponding fluctuation pattern is a super reach fluctuation pattern or not. If the corresponding fluctuation pattern is a super reach fluctuation pattern (193SGS279; Y), it decides whether or not to execute a special provisional stop notification performance instead of a provisional stop notification performance based on the variable display result (step 193SGS280). The temporary stop notification effect is an effect that notifies the player that the decorative symbol has temporarily stopped by outputting a temporary stop notification sound from speakers 8L and 8R from the timing when the decorative symbol has temporarily stopped as a pseudo consecutive effect, and the special temporary stop notification effect is an effect that notifies the player that the decorative symbol has temporarily stopped by outputting a temporary stop notification sound from speakers 8L and 8R from the timing when the decorative symbol has temporarily stopped as a pseudo consecutive effect, and updating the background image displayed on image display device 5 to a background image according to the number of temporary stops (a first special background image if the temporary stop is the first time, a second special background image if the temporary stop is the second time, and a third special background image if the temporary stop is the third time).

Then, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the special temporary stop notification performance (step 193SGS281). When it is decided to execute the special temporary stop notification effect (step 193SGS281; Y), a process table corresponding to the execution of the special temporary stop notification effect and the variation pattern is selected, and the process proceeds to step 193SGS287 (step 193SGS282).

If the fluctuation pattern is a normal reach fluctuation pattern (193SGS279; N) or if it is decided not to perform the special temporary stop notification effect (193SGS281; N), the temporary stop notification effect period is set to 2 seconds based on the variable display result. 1.5 seconds (step 193 SGS 283). Then, a process table is selected according to the temporary stop notification effect period and the fluctuation pattern determined in step 193SGS283, and the process proceeds to step 193SGS287 (step 193SGS284).

In addition, if the relevant variable pattern is one in which pseudo consecutive performance is not executed during the variable display (step 193SGS277; N), a preview performance decision process for variable display that does not execute pseudo consecutive performance is executed to determine whether or not to execute a preview performance during the variable display and the preview performance to be executed (step 193SGS285). After determining whether or not to execute a preview performance and the preview performance to be executed in step 193SGS285, a process table corresponding to the variable pattern is selected and the process proceeds to step 193SGS287 (193SGS286).

In step 193SGS287, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in any one of 193SGS282, 193SGS284, and 193SGS286 (step 193SGS287).

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

Next, the performance control CPU 120 controls the performance device (image display as a performance component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as performance components, speakers 8L and 8R as performance components, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (step 193SGS288). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. Further, in order to control the lighting/extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, in this feature section 193SG, the performance control CPU 120 controls the variable display of the decorative pattern according to the fluctuation pattern that corresponds one-to-one to the fluctuation pattern designation command, but the performance control CPU 120 The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the specified command.

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variable pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (step 193SGS289). Also, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (step 193SGS290). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the performance control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the decorative symbol on the left center right to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data obtained is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby achieving variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative pattern. Next, the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the production process during variable display (step S172), and the variable display start setting process is ended (step 193SGS291).

The effect control CPU 120 increments the value of the process timer by 1 every time the variable display effect process is executed, and determines whether the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has not timed out, the production device is controlled according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer, and if the process timer has timed out, it switches to the next process data and starts the next process again. The variable display of decorative patterns is executed by starting a timer and controlling the presentation device according to the following process data so that there is no next process data. In addition, when the performance control CPU 120 has decided to execute the preview performance in the variable display start setting process, it is possible to execute the preview performance execution process for executing the preview performance in the variable display performance process. .

Next, the flow of variable display for executing the pseudo-continuous effect will be explained. First, as shown in Figure 11-23 (A), if the variation pattern is a normal reach variation pattern in which a pseudo continuous effect is executed once during variable display, first, after reaching reach, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped. A suggested temporary stop suggestion effect is executed. In addition, the temporary stop suggestion effect in this characteristic part 193SG is that after the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R, the pseudo continuous pattern is displayed in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C. This is a performance in which variable display is performed at a slower speed than usual. Note that the length of the temporary stop suggestion performance period differs depending on the length of the temporary stop notification performance period determined in step 193SG283 of the variable display start setting process.

If the temporary stop notification performance period is set to temporary stop notification performance period A (2 seconds), the temporary stop suggestion performance ends when the first temporary stop timing A arrives, and the temporary stop notification performance period of the pseudo-continuous pattern is The stop is executed and a temporary stop notification effect is executed for 2 seconds. In addition, if the temporary stop notification performance period is set to temporary stop notification performance period B (1.5 seconds), the temporary stop suggestion performance ends at the first temporary stop timing B, and the pseudo A temporary stop of the series of symbols is executed, and a temporary stop notification effect is executed for 1.5 seconds. As shown in FIG. 11-23 (A), the temporary stop notification performance period A and the temporary stop notification performance period B have the same timing, that is, the temporary stop notification performance has a performance period of 1.5 seconds and 2 seconds. It is set to always end at a specific timing, regardless of which time is set.

Then, when the temporary stop notification effect is completed, the re-variable display notification effect is executed. The re-variable display notification effect includes outputting a re-variable display notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and also outputs an image of a character corresponding to the number of re-variable displays to the image display device 5 (if the number of re-variable displays is the first, character A is output). This is an effect that notifies the player that the re-variable display of decorative symbols will be executed by displaying an image of character B for the second time, and an image of character C for the third time.

The first re-variable display is executed during the re-variable display notification performance. When the re-variable display notification performance ends, the first re-variable display start count notification performance is executed from the end timing of the re-variable display notification performance. The first re-variable display start count notification performance is a performance in which the image display device 5 displays the re-variable display count of the decorative pattern including the re-variable display count, and an effect image of a color according to the re-variable display count is displayed on both the left and right ends of the image display device 5. In other words, the first re-variable display start count notification performance corresponding to the first re-variable display is a performance in which "x2" is displayed on the image display device 5 and a blue effect image is displayed on both the left and right ends of the image display device 5, the first re-variable display start count notification performance corresponding to the second re-variable display is a performance in which "x3" is displayed on the image display device 5 and a green effect image is displayed on both the left and right ends of the image display device 5, and the first re-variable display start count notification performance corresponding to the third re-variable display is a performance in which "x4" is displayed on the image display device 5 and a red effect image is displayed on both the left and right ends of the image display device 5.

Then, when the first variable display start number notification performance ends, a second variable display start number notification performance is executed from the end timing of the first variable display start number notification performance. The second variable display start number notification performance is a performance that displays the variable display number of decorative symbols including the re-variable display number on the image display device 5 in a smaller size than the first variable display start number notification performance.

After the second variable display start number informing effect is completed, the reach becomes again, and the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed. At this time, the normal reach effect is executed without temporarily stopping the pseudo continuous pattern.

As shown in FIG. 11-23(B), when it is decided not to execute the special temporary stop notification effect and the fluctuation pattern is a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo consecutive effect is executed twice during a variable display, in the same way as when the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 11-23(A) is a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a pseudo consecutive effect is executed once during a variable display, after a reach is reached, a temporary stop suggestion effect, a temporary stop and re-variable display of the first pseudo consecutive pattern, a temporary stop notification effect, a re-variable display notification effect, a first variable display start count notification effect, a second variable display start count notification effect, and a first temporary stop and re-variable display are executed, and then a reach is reached again and a second temporary stop and re-variable display of the pseudo consecutive pattern, a temporary stop notification effect, a re-variable display notification effect, a first variable display start count notification effect, and a second variable display start count notification effect are executed. Then, after the second second variable display start count notification effect is finished, a reach is reached again and a temporary stop suggestion effect is executed. At this time, the pseudo consecutive patterns do not temporarily stop and the Super Reach reach effect is executed.

In addition, if the first temporary stop notification performance is performed during the temporary stop notification performance period A (2 seconds), the second temporary stop notification performance is also performed during the temporary stop notification performance period A (2 seconds). , If the first temporary stop notification performance is executed during temporary stop notification performance period B (1.5 seconds), the second temporary stop notification performance will also be performed during temporary stop notification performance period B (1.5 seconds). is executed.

Further, as described above, in the second re-variable display notification effect, an image of a character (character B) different from that in the first re-variable display effect is displayed on the image display device 5. In addition, in the second first variable display start number notification performance and the second variable display start number notification performance, the first variable display start number notification performance and the second variable display start number notification performance are performed on the image display device 5. Differently, "x3" (in the second variable display start number notification effect, "x3" of a smaller size than the second first variable display start number notification effect) is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11-25, if it has been decided not to perform the special temporary stop notification effect and the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed three times during the variable display, Similar to the case where the variation pattern shown in 23 (B) is a super reach variation pattern in which a pseudo continuous effect is executed twice during variable display, a temporary stop suggestion effect is performed after becoming a reach, and a pseudo continuous pattern is executed up to the second time. Temporary stop and re-variable display, temporary stop notification performance, re-variable display notification performance, first variable display start number notification performance, and second variable display start number notification performance are executed. Then, after the second variable display start number notification performance is finished, the reach is reached again, the third temporary stop of the decorative pattern and re-variable display, temporary stop notification performance, re-variable display notification performance, A first variable display start number notification effect, a second variable display start number notification effect, and a super reach effect are executed.

In addition, if the first and second temporary stop notification performances are executed during temporary stop notification performance period A (2 seconds), the third temporary stop notification performance will also be performed during temporary stop notification performance period A (2 seconds). If the first and second temporary stop notification performances are performed during temporary stop notification performance period B (1.5 seconds), the third temporary stop notification performance will also be performed during temporary stop notification performance period B (1.5 seconds). 1.5 seconds).

Further, as described above, in the third re-variable display notification effect, an image of a character (character C) different from that in the first and second re-variable display effects is displayed on the image display device 5. In addition, in the third first variable display start number notification performance and the second variable display start number notification performance, the second variable display start number notification performance and the second variable display start number notification performance are performed on the image display device 5. Differently, "x4" (in the third second variable display start number notification performance, "x4" of a smaller size than the third first variable display start number notification performance) is displayed.

As shown in Figure 11-26, if it has been decided to execute the special temporary stop notification effect and the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed twice during the variable display, first, the temporary stop Suggestive performance is executed.

In addition, in this variable display, the temporary stop notification effect ends when the first temporary stop timing A is reached, the temporary stop of the decorative pattern is executed, and the special temporary stop notification effect is executed for 2 seconds. . In other words, in the variable display in which the special temporary stop notification effect is executed, unlike the variable display in which the special temporary stop notification effect is not executed (the temporary stop notification effect is executed), the temporary stop suggestion effect period and the special temporary stop notification are The performance period remains unchanged.

After the special temporary stop notification performance ends, the first re-variable display of decorative symbols is performed without executing the re-variable display notification performance and the first variable display start number notification performance. Further, after a while, the second variable display start number notification effect is executed. In other words, in the variable display, after the first special temporary stop notification effect is executed, the image of the character (character A) is displayed as the first re-variable display notification effect, and the first variable display start number notification effect is displayed. The display of "x2" on the image display device 5 is not executed, and the display of "x2" of a smaller size than the first variable display start number notification effect is displayed on the image display device 5 as the second variable display start number notification effect. ” will only be displayed.

After the first temporary stop and re-variable display of the decorative pattern, special temporary stop notification effect, and second variable display start notification effect are executed, the second temporary stop and variable display of the decorative pattern, special After the temporary stop notification performance and the second variable display start number notification performance are executed, a super reach performance is further performed.

Note that as the second variable display start number notification effect, a smaller size "x3" is displayed on the image display device 5 as in FIG. 11-23(B), which is smaller than the first variable display start number notification effect. is executed.

As shown in FIG. 11-27, if it has been decided to execute the special temporary stop notification effect and the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed three times during the variable display, Similarly, after the temporary stop suggestion performance, the temporary stop and re-variable display of the decorative pattern up to the second time, the special temporary stop notification performance, and the second variable display start number notification performance, the third temporary stop of the decorative pattern is executed. A stop and re-variable display, a special temporary stop notification effect, a second variable display start number notification effect are executed, and a super reach effect is also executed.

Furthermore, as the third variable display start count notification effect, "x4", which is smaller in size than the first variable display start count notification effect, is displayed on the image display device 5 in the same way as in FIG. 11-23(B). is executed.

Although some of the details have been described above, as shown in FIG. 11-28, the temporary stop notification effect in the feature section 193SG is a pseudo continuous effect in which a temporary stop notification sound is emitted from the speaker 8L from the timing when the decorative pattern temporarily stops. This is an effect that notifies the player that the decorative symbols have temporarily stopped by outputting from , 8R, and is an effect that is executed for 2 seconds or 1.5 seconds.

The special temporary stop notification effect refers to the temporary stop notification sound being output from the speakers 8L and 8R, as well as the number of times the background image displayed on the image display device 5 is temporarily stopped, starting from the timing when the decorative pattern temporarily stops as a pseudo continuous effect. By updating the background image according to the number of temporary stops (the first special background image if the number of temporary stops is the first, the second special background image if the second, and the third special background image if the third) This is a performance that informs the players. Note that the special background image displayed on the image display device 5 as a special temporary stop notification effect is an image that is displayed until the update timing to the next special background image or the end of the variable display; The sound output period (special temporary stop notification performance period) is 2 seconds, which is the same as a part of the temporary stop notification performance.

The re-variable display notification effect means that in addition to outputting the re-variable display notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, the image display device 5 displays an image of the character according to the number of re-variable displays (if the number of re-variable displays is the first time, the character This is an effect that notifies the player that the variable display of decorative symbols will be executed again by displaying the image of character A, the image of character B if the second time, and the image of character C if the third time. Note that the performance period of the re-variable display notification performance (the display period of the character image on the image display device 5 and the output period of the re-variable display notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R) is 3 regardless of the number of times the re-variable display is executed. seconds. As mentioned above, in the variable display that executes the pseudo continuous effect, the higher the number of times the pseudo continuous effect is executed (the number of times the temporary stop/re-variable display is executed), the higher the jackpot expectation level is set. Regarding the display notification performance, the expectation of a jackpot is set highest when the image of character C is finally displayed, and the lowest expectation of jackpot is when the image of character A is finally displayed.

The first variable display start count notification effect is a process for notifying the number of times the variable display of decorative symbols including the re-variable display is started during the first variable display after the re-variable display is started as a pseudo continuous effect. This is a performance, and the number of times the variable display of decorative patterns including these re-variable displays has been started on the image display device 5 ("x2" in the first variable display start count notification performance, the second first variable display This is an effect that displays "x3" in the start count notification effect and "x4" in the first variable display start count notification effect for the third time as well. Incidentally, the performance period of these first variable display start number notification performances is one second regardless of the variable display number of decorative symbols including re-variable display.

The second variable display start number notification performance is a performance for notifying the number of times variable display of decorative symbols including re-variable display has been started during the first variable display after the first variable display start number notification performance. , the number of times variable display of decorative patterns including these re-variable displays has been started on the image display device 5 ("x2" in the first variable display start number notification effect, and "x2" in the second first variable display start number notification effect) This is a performance that displays "x3" in the performance and "x4" in the first variable display start number notification performance for the third time) in a smaller size than the first variable display start number notification performance. Incidentally, the performance period of these second variable display start number notification performances is 2 seconds regardless of the variable display number of decorative symbols including re-variable display.

FIG. 11-29(A) is a flowchart showing the preview effect determination process (for execution of pseudo continuous effect) of the variable display start setting process in FIG. 11-22. In the preview performance determination process (for execution of pseudo continuous performance), the performance control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern (step 193SGS301). Then, a random number value for determining the execution of a preview performance is extracted, and a pseudo continuous performance is determined using the random number value and a table for determining the preview performance (not shown). The performance is determined (step 193SGS302).

Specifically, as shown in Figure 11-29 (B), if the variable display result is a jackpot, it is determined that the preview effect will not be executed at a rate of 5%, and the cut-in preview effect will be executed at a rate of 20%. The execution of the group preview effect is determined at a rate of 45%, and the execution of the cut-in preview effect and the group preview effect is determined at a rate of 30%.

Note that the cut-in preview performance is a performance in which a cut-in image is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 11-29(F), and the group preview performance is the performance as shown in FIG. 11-29(G). As shown, a large number of characters are displayed across the display area of the image display device 5.

If the variable display result is off and the super reach variation pattern (super reach is off), the non-execution of the preview effect is determined at a rate of 40%, the execution of the cut-in preview effect is determined at a rate of 30%, and the group The execution of the preview performance is determined at a rate of 25%, and the execution of the cut-in preview performance and the group preview performance is determined at a rate of 5%. In addition, if the variable display result is off and the normal reach variation pattern (normal reach is off), the non-execution of the preview effect is determined at a rate of 90%, the execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 8%, and the group The execution of the preview performance is determined at a rate of 2%, and the execution of the cut-in preview performance and the group preview performance is determined at a rate of 0%.

In other words, in the variable display that executes the pseudo continuous effect in the feature section 193SG, the expectation level of jackpot is set to be the lowest when neither the cut-in preview effect nor the group preview effect is executed, and the cut-in preview effect is used as the preview effect. If only the cut-in preview performance and the group preview performance are executed, the expectation level of the jackpot is set higher than if neither the cut-in preview performance nor the group preview performance is performed, and if only the group preview performance is performed as the preview performance, the cut-in preview performance The expectation level of a jackpot is set higher than when only a cut-in preview performance and a group preview performance are performed, and the expectation level of a jackpot is set highest when both a cut-in preview performance and a group preview performance are performed as a preview performance (pseudo continuous). Jackpot expectation regarding the preview performance in the variable display that executes the performance: cut-in preview performance + group preview performance > group preview performance > cut-in performance > non-execution).

After executing step 193SGS302, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the preview performance (determined to execute at least one of the cut-in preview performance and the group preview performance) (step 193SGS303). If execution of any preview performance has not been decided (Step 193SGS303; N), the preview performance determination process (for execution of pseudo-sequential performance) is ended, and if execution of any preview performance has been decided (Step 193SGS303; Y) stores the determined preview performance, sets a timer for waiting for the start of the preview performance, and ends the preview performance determination process (for execution of pseudo-continuous performance) (step 193SGS304, step 193SGS305).

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 11-32, the executable period of these preview performances overlaps with the re-variable display notification performance period and the first variable display start number notification performance period. In particular, if it is decided to execute both a cut-in preview performance and a group preview performance as a preview performance, these cut-in preview performances and group preview performance will be performed during the re-variable display notification performance period and the first variable display start number notification performance period. The production is executed in duplicate.

In addition, in this feature section 193SG, if execution of any of the preview performances is determined in the preview performance determination process (for execution of pseudo-continuous performance), the same preview performance is executed during all re-variable display notification performance periods. (See Figures 11-29 to 11-31).

FIG. 11-30(A) is a flowchart showing the preview effect determination process (for when pseudo continuous effect is not executed) of the variable display start setting process in FIG. 11-22. In the preview performance determination process (for when pseudo continuous performance is not executed), the performance control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern (step 193SGS311). Then, a random number value for determining the execution of a preview performance is extracted, and the random number value and a table for determining a preview performance (not shown) are used to determine whether or not the preview performance will be executed in the variable display where the pseudo continuous performance is not executed, and the notice to be executed. The performance is determined (step 193SGS312).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-30 (B), when the variable display result is a jackpot, a decision is made to not execute the preview effect 5% of the time, to execute the cut-in preview effect 30% of the time, and to execute the group preview effect 65% of the time.

If the variable display result is off and the super reach variation pattern (super reach is off), the non-execution of the preview effect is determined at a rate of 40%, the execution of the cut-in preview effect is determined at a rate of 35%, and the group The execution of the preview performance is decided at a rate of 25%. In addition, if the variable display result is off and the normal reach variation pattern (normal reach is off), the non-execution of the preview effect is determined at a rate of 90%, the execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 8%, and the group The execution of the preview performance is determined at a rate of 2%.

In other words, in the variable display in which the pseudo continuous effect is not executed in the feature section 193SG, the expectation level of jackpot is set to be the lowest when neither the cut-in preview effect nor the group preview effect is executed, and the cut-in preview effect is used as the preview effect. If only the cut-in preview performance and the group preview performance are executed, the expectation level of the jackpot is set higher than if neither the cut-in preview performance nor the group preview performance is performed, and if only the group preview performance is performed as the preview performance, the cut-in preview performance The jackpot expectation level is set higher than the case where only one is executed (jackpot expectation level regarding the preview performance in the variable display that executes the pseudo continuous performance: group preview performance > cut-in performance > non-execution).

After executing step 193SGS312, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been decided to execute the preview performance (step 193SGS313). If the execution of the preview performance has not been decided (Step 193SGS313; N), the preview performance determination process (for when the pseudo continuous performance is not executed) is terminated, and if the execution of the preview performance has been decided (Step 193SGS313; Y), The determined preview performance is stored, a timer for waiting for the start of the preview performance is set, and the preview performance determination process (for when pseudo continuous performance is not executed) is ended (step 193SGS314, step 193SGS315).

In addition, when performing a preview performance in the variable display where the pseudo continuous performance is not performed, the preview performance may be performed in any period from the start timing of the variable display to the reach timing.

FIG. 11-31(A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio when the performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the special temporary stop notification performance in step 193SG280 in FIG. 11-22. In step 193SG280 in FIG. 11-22, if the variable display result is a jackpot (super reach jackpot), the performance control CPU 120 controls the non-execution of the special temporary stop notification performance (execution of the temporary stop notification performance) at a rate of 20%. Then, execution of the special temporary stop notification effect (non-execution of the temporary stop notification effect) is determined at a rate of 80%. On the other hand, if the variable display result is off (super reach off), non-execution of the special temporary stop notification performance (execution of the temporary stop notification performance) is determined at a rate of 80%, and execution of the special temporary stop notification performance (execution of the temporary stop notification performance) is determined. (non-execution of temporary stop notification effect) is determined at a rate of 20%.

In other words, in this feature section 193SG, when performing a special temporary stop notification effect in a variable display that performs a pseudo continuous effect (according to the temporary stop of a decorative pattern, a temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and an image When the special background image is displayed on the display device 5), when the special temporary stop notification effect is not executed (when the temporary stop notification sound is only output from the speakers 8L and 8R in response to the temporary stop of the decorative pattern; When the temporary stop notification effect is executed), the jackpot expectation level is set higher than the case (when the temporary stop notification effect is executed) (Jackpot expectation level in the variable display that executes the pseudo continuous effect: Special temporary stop notification effect execution > Special temporary stop notification effect non-execution) .

In addition, as mentioned above, if we pay attention to the case where the special temporary stop notification effect is executed, if the pseudo continuous effect is executed once during the variable display, the image Only the first special background image is displayed on the display device 5, but if the pseudo continuous effect is executed twice during the variable display, the image display device 5 After the first special background image is displayed, a second special background image is displayed in place of the first special background image on the image display device 5 in response to the second temporary stop of the decorative pattern (the first special background image (updated to the second special background image), and in response to the third temporary stop of the decorative pattern, the third special background image is displayed on the image display device 5 in place of the second special background image (updated from the second special background image). (updated to the third special background image).

In other words, regarding the variable display that executes the pseudo continuous effect, the greater the number of times the pseudo continuous effect is executed during the variable display, the higher the jackpot expectation level is set, so the background image that is finally displayed on the image display device 5 The expectation of a jackpot is set to be the highest when is the third special background image, and the expectation of a jackpot is the lowest when the background image finally displayed on the image display device 5 is the first special background image. (Jackpot expectation regarding the special background image that is finally displayed on the image display device 5 in the variable display that executes the pseudo continuous effect: 3rd special background image > 2nd special background image > 1st special background image) ).

FIG. 11-31(B) is a diagram showing the determination ratio when the performance control CPU 120 determines the temporary stop notification performance period based on the variable display result in step 193SG283 in FIG. 11-22. In step 193SG283 in FIG. 11-22, if the variable display result is a jackpot, the performance control CPU 120 determines the temporary stop notification performance period to be temporary stop notification performance period A (2 seconds) at a rate of 60% and 40%. Temporary stop notification performance period B (1.5 seconds) is determined at the ratio of . On the other hand, if the variable display result is incorrect, the temporary stop notification performance period is determined to be temporary stop notification performance period A (2 seconds) at a rate of 40%, and the temporary stop notification performance period B (1 second) is determined at a rate of 60%. .5 seconds). In other words, in the case where the special temporary stop notification effect is not executed in a variable display that performs a pseudo continuous effect, if the temporary stop notification effect is set to 2 seconds, the temporary stop notification effect is set to 1 second. The jackpot expectation level is set higher than when it is set to 5 seconds (Jackpot expectation level regarding the performance period of the temporary stop notification performance when the special temporary stop notification performance is not executed in the variable display that executes the pseudo continuous performance) :Temporary stop notification performance period A (2 seconds)>Temporary stop notification performance period B (1.5 seconds)).

In addition, in this feature section 193SG, an example is given in which the temporary stop notification performance period can be determined from 2 seconds and 1.5 seconds, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the temporary stop notification performance period is It may be determined uniquely to one period, or it may be determined from three or more periods.

Furthermore, although this feature section 193SG exemplifies a form in which the longer the temporary stop notification effect period is, the higher the jackpot expectation is than the shorter temporary stop notification effect period, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the expectation level of jackpot may be higher when the temporary stop notification performance period is shorter than when the temporary stop notification performance period is longer.

Next, the output mode of the sound output from the speakers 8L, 8R during the variable display will be described. As shown in FIG. 11-32, first, the speakers 8L, 8R are capable of outputting background music (music) based on the progress of the variable display. The background music is output during the variable display except during the re-variable display notification performance period. In addition, the speakers 8L, 8R are capable of outputting a temporary stop suggestion sound, a temporary stop notification sound, a re-variable display notification sound, and a first variable display start count notification sound. Of these, the temporary stop suggestion sound is output only during the temporary stop suggestion performance period, the temporary stop notification sound is output only during the temporary stop notification performance period, the re-variable display notification sound is output only during the re-variable display notification performance period, and the first variable display start count notification sound is output only during the first variable display start count notification performance period.

Furthermore, the speakers 8L and 8R are capable of outputting a cut-in notice performance sound and a group notice performance sound. Among these, the cut-in notice performance sound is output only during the cut-in notice performance execution period when the execution of the cut-in notice performance is decided, and the group notice performance sound is output when the execution of the group notice performance is decided. If there is, it will be output only during the group preview performance execution period.

In other words, as shown in FIG. 11-32, during the variable display in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the re-variable display notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. While the BGM output from the speakers 8L and 8R is limited, the BGM output from the speakers 8L and 8R is not limited during the variable display except for the re-variable display notification performance period. Furthermore, during the temporary stop suggestion production period, two types of sounds, BGM and temporary stop suggestion sound, are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, while during the first variable display start number notification production period, the speakers 8L and 8R output In addition to the first variable display start number notification sound, up to four types of sounds are output including BGM, cut-in notice effect sound, and group notice effect sound.

Next, the display mode of each image on the image display device 5 during the temporary stop suggestion effect period will be explained. First, as shown in FIG. 11-33, during the temporary stop suggestion effect period when the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the image display device 5 displays images from the top to the bottom on the image display device 5 by drawing with image data 2. A moving display of the pseudo-continuous pattern toward the target is executed. The moving display of the pseudo-continuous symbol is executed at a speed V1 during the period from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect period to the display image data switching timing. Note that from the display image data switching timing, the pseudo continuous pattern is not drawn as the image data 2. In other words, from the display image data switching timing, the pseudo continuous pattern as the image data 2 is not displayed.

In addition, from the middle of the moving display of the pseudo continuous pattern at the speed V1, a temporary stop suggestion image is displayed on the image display device 5 by drawing with the image data 1. The temporary stop suggestion image is displayed from the middle of the moving display of the above-mentioned pseudo-continuous symbol at the speed V1 to the display image data switching timing period, and is not displayed (hidden) during other periods.

Also, just before the timing of switching the display image data, the pseudo consecutive patterns start to be displayed in the center of the image display device 5 by drawing the image data 3. The pseudo consecutive patterns drawn by the image data 3 do not move (speed 0) until the timing of switching the display image data, but from the timing of switching the display image data, they move downward from the center of the image display device 5 at a speed V3 that is faster than the aforementioned speed V1. The pseudo consecutive patterns drawn by the image data 3 move out of the display area of the image display device 5, making them invisible.

Furthermore, from the timing of switching the display image data, the decorative symbols are moved (variable display) from the top to the bottom on the image display device 5 by drawing the image data 2. The moving display (variable display) of the decorative symbols is performed from the timing of switching the display image data at a speed V2 (speed: V3>V2>V1) that is faster than speed V1 and slower than speed V3. The moving display (variable display) of the decorative symbols continues until the start of the reach performance.

Then, from the timing when the temporary stop suggestion effect starts, the image display device 5 displays the converging lines by drawing the image data 4. The converging lines are displayed at a density (display density) of D1 for a certain period of time from the timing when the temporary stop suggestion effect starts, and then at D2, which is denser than D1. In other words, the number of converging lines displayed increases as a certain period of time passes from the start of display on the image display device 5. Then, from the timing when the display image data is switched, the converging lines are displayed again at a density of D1, and then are hidden.

For this reason, during the temporary stop suggestion performance period in which the pseudo continuous pattern does not stop, from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion performance to the display image data switching timing, the concentrated lines are displayed at the density D1, so that the left and right decorations are displayed. The visibility of the symbols (decorative symbols displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) is lower than the state (visibility: high) before execution of the temporary stop suggestion performance. (Visibility: medium). Furthermore, as the concentration line density changes from D1 to D2, the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R) becomes lower. (Visibility: Low).

In addition, from the display image data switching timing to the display end timing of the concentrated lines, the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is improved by displaying the concentrated lines at the density D1, compared to when the concentrated lines are displayed at the density D2. becomes high (visibility: medium). Then, after the display end timing of the saturated lines, the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is the highest (visibility: high) because the saturated lines are no longer displayed (not displayed).

As shown in FIG. 11-34, during the temporary stop suggestion effect period when the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops, the image display device 5 displays images from the top to the bottom on the image display device 5 by drawing with image data 2. A moving display of the pseudo-continuous pattern is executed. The moving display of the pseudo-continuous symbols is executed at a speed V1 during the period from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion performance period to the end timing of the temporary stop suggestion performance (temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbols). The period required from the start timing of the variable display to the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous pattern is the same as the period required from the start timing of the variable display to the display image data switching timing when the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop as shown in FIG. 11-33. They are the same. Further, after the execution of the temporary stop suggestion performance, a temporary stop notification performance is executed, but during the execution period of the temporary stop notification performance, the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped (speed V0) in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C. It will be hidden after that.

Furthermore, from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect, a saturated line is displayed on the image display device 5 by drawing using the image data 4. The display of the concentration line is such that the density of the concentration line (display density) is displayed at D2 from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion performance to the end timing of the temporary stop suggestion performance (temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous pattern). , it will not be displayed from the end timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect.

Then, from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the display of saturated lines is executed on the image display device 5 by drawing with the image data 4. The concentrated lines are displayed at a density (display density) of D1 for a certain period of time from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect, and then are displayed at D2, which is higher in density than D1. That is, the number of concentrated lines displayed increases as a certain period of time passes from the start of display on the image display device 5. Then, the concentrated line becomes hidden from the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous pattern.

For this reason, during the temporary stop suggestion performance period in which the pseudo continuous pattern does not stop, from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion performance to the display image data switching timing, the concentrated lines are displayed at the density D1, so that the left and right decorations are displayed. The visibility of the symbols (decorative symbols displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) is lower than the state (visibility: high) before execution of the temporary stop suggestion performance. (Visibility: medium). Furthermore, as the concentration line density changes from D1 to D2, the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R) becomes lower. (Visibility: low). In addition, from the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous pattern, the display of concentrated lines has ended (it is not displayed), so that the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is the highest (visibility: high).

Although not shown in FIG. 11-34, after the end timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect, that is, during the temporary stop notification effect period, the pseudo continuous pattern temporarily stops and the decorative pattern is created by drawing image data 1. An effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed around the pseudo continuous pattern. The temporary stop notification effect image of the decorative pattern is then switched to display in the entire display area of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 11-35). Note that the effect image for temporary stop notification in the feature section 193SG is an image whose transmittance is set to 0%.

In other words, during the temporary stop notification performance period, the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is higher (visibility: medium) than during the temporary stop suggestion performance execution period because the concentrated lines are once hidden, but the image display device Due to the display of the temporary stop notification effect image in the entire display area of No. 5, the left and right decorative patterns become invisible (visibility: invisible).

However, from the timing when the display of the temporary stop of the pseudo continuous pattern in image data 2 ends, the speed V2 of the pseudo continuous pattern toward the player side (this side of the pachinko gaming machine 1) is also increased by the drawing of image data 2. The moving display is executed. At this time, since the pseudo continuous pattern is moved and displayed (enlarged display) in the entire display area of the image display device 5, the left and right pseudo continuous patterns become invisible again.

In addition, when the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops in the temporary stop suggestion performance, the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed moving on the image display device 5 by drawing the image data 3, and the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed in the image display device 5 by drawing the image data 2. The moving display (variable display) of decorative designs is not executed.

Next, the display mode of the image display device 5 in the variable display in which the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed in the feature section 193SG will be described based on FIGS. 11-35 to 11-47.

First, if it is decided not to perform the special temporary stop notification effect at the start of the variable display, as shown in Figures 11-35 (A) to 11-35 (C), a certain period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display. After the elapse of time, the decorative symbols stop (swinging stops) in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5C, and become a reach. Thereafter, as a first temporary stop suggestion performance, the pseudo-continuous pattern moves from the top to the bottom at the speed V1 in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C. At this time, on the image display device 5, a concentrated line is displayed from the peripheral portion of the image display device 5 toward the center portion (“middle” decorative pattern display area 5C) of the image display device 5. Note that the concentrated line is displayed at the density D1 at the start of display, but the density changes to D2 as a certain period of time passes.

If the variable display is based on the normal reach variation pattern PA2-1 that does not perform a pseudo-continuous effect, the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (D). It moves below the image display device at a speed of V2 and becomes non-display. At this time, the density of concentrated lines displayed on the image display device 5 changes from D2 to D1. On the other hand, if the variable display is a variation pattern (any of PA2-2 to PA2-4, PB1-2 to PB1-4) that executes a pseudo continuous effect, as shown in Figure 11-35 (E). At this time, the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, and an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed around the temporarily stopped pseudo continuous pattern. In addition, the saturated line is hidden. At this time, a temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a temporary stop notification effect. Further, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retreat position to the first presentation position, and the built-in second movable body LED 193SG034 emits blue light.

Next, as shown in Figures 11-35 (F) and 11-35 (G), the effect image for the temporary stop notification is switched to being displayed across the entire display area of the image display device 5, making the left and right decorative patterns invisible to the player, and the blue light emission by the second movable body 193SG033 ends. At this time, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the first performance position to the retreat position.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 (G) and 11-35 (H), as the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the first production position to the retreat position, a plurality of pseudo-continuous symbols are temporarily stopped. A crack is displayed. After that, an image in which a pseudo-continuous pattern in which a plurality of holes are displayed explodes is displayed, and as shown in FIGS. 11-36 (I) and 11-36 (J), the pseudo-continuous pattern is constructed. An image is displayed in which the characters (in the case of the main feature section 193SG, the alphabets of "NEXT" indicating that a pseudo-continuous effect is to be executed) are moving toward the player while being diffused.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 11-37(K) to 11-37(P), the first variable display of the decorative pattern is started again. Further, an image of the character A is displayed on the image display device 5 as a re-variable display notification effect, and a re-variable display notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. At this time, if it is decided to execute a cut-in notice performance or a group notice performance at the start of the variable display, these cut-in notice performances are overlapped with the re-variable display notification performance and the first variable display start count notification performance. A group preview performance is executed.

Then, when the re-variable display notification performance is completed, an image of "x2" is displayed on the image display device 5 as the first first variable display start number notification performance, and the left and right ends of the image display device 5 are Display of the blue effect image starts at . Also, at this time, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retreat position to the first presentation position again and emits blue light.

Note that the "x2" image displayed on the image display device 5 as the first variable display start number notification effect is once displayed on the image display device 5, and then displayed in a larger size and then hidden. (See Figure 11-37 (O) and Figure 11-37 (P)).

When the first variable display start number notification effect ends, the second movable body 193SG033 finishes emitting light in blue, and the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the first effect position to the retreat position. Further, as the first second variable display start count notification effect, an image of "x2" having a smaller size than the first variable display start count notification effect is displayed at the upper left of the image display device 5.

Shortly after the first second variable display start count notification effect ends, the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas will be displayed, as shown in Figures 11-38 (R) to 11-38 (T). After the decorative pattern stops (swinging stops) in 5L and 5R and becomes a reach, as a second provisional stop suggestion effect, the pseudo continuous pattern moves from the top to the bottom in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C. It is moving at a speed of V1. At this time, on the image display device 5, a concentrated line is displayed from the peripheral portion of the image display device 5 toward the center portion (“middle” decorative pattern display area 5C) of the image display device 5. Note that the concentrated line is displayed at the density D1 at the start of display, but the density changes to D2 as a certain period of time passes.

Then, if the variable display is a normal reach miss variation pattern PA2-2 in which the pseudo continuous performance is executed only once or a normal reach jackpot variation pattern PB1-2, as shown in FIG. 11-38 (U), The pseudo-continuous pattern moves downward on the image display device at a speed of V2 without temporarily stopping and becomes hidden. At this time, the density of concentrated lines displayed on the image display device 5 changes from D2 to D1. On the other hand, if the variable display is a variable pattern (any of PA2-3, PA2-4, PB1-3, PB1-4) that executes a pseudo continuous effect twice or more, then the display shown in FIG. 11-38 (V) As shown in , the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, and an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed around the temporarily stopped pseudo continuous pattern. Also, the saturated line is hidden. At this time, a temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a temporary stop notification effect. Further, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retreat position to the first presentation position, and the built-in second movable body LED 193SG034 emits green light.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 11-38 (W) and 11-38 (X), the effect image for temporary stop notification is switched to display in the entire display area of the image display device 5, and the left and right decorative patterns are changed. The state becomes invisible to the player, and the second movable body 193SG033 stops emitting green light. At this time, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the first presentation position to the retreat position.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 11-38 (X) and 11-38 (Y), as the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the first presentation position to the retreat position, a plurality of pseudo-continuous symbols are temporarily stopped. A crack is displayed. After that, an image in which a pseudo-continuous pattern in which a plurality of holes are displayed explodes is displayed, and as shown in FIGS. 11-39 (Z) and 11-39 (a), the pseudo-continuous pattern is composed An image is displayed in which the characters (in the case of the main feature section 193SG, the alphabets of "NEXT" indicating that a pseudo-continuous effect is to be executed) are moving toward the player while being diffused.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 11-40(b) to 11-40(h), the second variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Further, an image of the character B is displayed on the image display device 5 as a re-variable display notification effect, and a re-variable display notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, if it is decided to execute a cut-in notice performance or a group notice performance at the start of the variable display, these cut-in notice performances or group notice performances overlap with the re-variable display notification performance and the first variable display start count notification performance. A preview performance is performed.

Then, when the re-variable display notification performance is completed, an image of "x3" is displayed on the image display device 5 as a second first variable display start notification performance, and the left and right ends of the image display device 5 are Display of the green effect image starts at . Also, at this time, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retreat position to the first presentation position again and emits green light.

Note that the "x3" image displayed on the image display device 5 as the second first variable display start count notification effect is once displayed on the image display device 5, and then displayed in a larger size and then hidden. (See Figures 11-40(f) and 11-40(g)).

When the first variable display start number notification effect is completed, a second variable display start number notification effect is displayed with "x3" in the upper left corner of the image display device 5, which is smaller in size than the first variable display start number notification effect. image is displayed.

Shortly after the second variable display start count notification effect ends, the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas will be displayed, as shown in Figures 11-41(e) to 11-41(g). After the decorative pattern stops (swinging stops) in 5L and 5R and becomes a reach, as a third temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous pattern is directed downward from the top in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C. It is moving at a speed of V1. At this time, on the image display device 5, a concentrated line is displayed from the peripheral portion of the image display device 5 toward the center portion (“middle” decorative pattern display area 5C) of the image display device 5. Note that the concentrated line is displayed at the density D1 at the start of display, but the density changes to D2 as a certain period of time passes.

If the variable display is a super reach miss variation pattern PA2-3 in which pseudo-continuous performance is executed only twice or a super reach jackpot variation pattern PB1-3, as shown in Fig. 11-41 (h). Then, the pseudo-continuous pattern moves downward on the image display device at a speed of V2 without temporarily stopping and becomes hidden. At this time, the density of concentrated lines displayed on the image display device 5 changes from D2 to D1. On the other hand, if the variable display is a variable pattern (any of PA2-3, PA2-4, PB1-3, PB1-4) that executes a pseudo continuous effect twice or more, then the display shown in FIG. 11-41 (i) As shown in , the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, and an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed around the temporarily stopped pseudo continuous pattern. In addition, the saturated line is hidden. At this time, a temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a temporary stop notification effect. Further, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retreat position to the first presentation position, and the built-in second movable body LED 193SG034 emits red light.

Next, as shown in Figures 11-41(j) and 11-41(k), the effect image for the temporary stop notification is switched to being displayed across the entire display area of the image display device 5, making the left and right decorative patterns invisible to the player, and the red light emitted by the second movable body 193SG033 ends. At this time, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the first performance position to the retreat position.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 11-41(k) and 11-41(l), as the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the first production position to the retracted position, a plurality of pseudo-continuous symbols are temporarily stopped. A crack is displayed. After that, an image in which a pseudo-continuous pattern in which a plurality of holes are displayed explodes is displayed, and the pseudo-continuous pattern is constructed as shown in FIGS. 11-42 (m) and 11-42 (n). An image is displayed in which the characters (in the case of the main feature section 193SG, the alphabets of "NEXT" indicating that a pseudo-continuous effect is to be executed) are moving toward the player while being diffused.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-43(o) to FIG. 11-43(u), the third re-variable display of the decorative pattern is started. Furthermore, as a re-variable display notification effect, an image of character C is displayed on the image display device 5, and a re-variable display notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Furthermore, if it has been decided to execute a cut-in preview effect or a group preview effect at the start of the variable display, the cut-in preview effect or the group preview effect is executed in overlap with the re-variable display notification effect and the first variable display start count notification effect.

Then, when the re-variable display notification performance is completed, an image of "x4" is displayed on the image display device 5 as the third first variable display start count notification performance, and the left and right ends of the image display device 5 are The display of the red effect image starts at . Also, at this time, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retreat position to the first presentation position again and emits red light.

Note that the "x4" image displayed on the image display device 5 as the third first variable display start number notification effect is displayed in an even larger size after being displayed on the image display device 5 once. (See Figure 11-43(s) and Figure 11-43(t)).

When the first variable display start number notification effect is completed, as the third second variable display start number notification effect, "x4" of a size smaller than the first variable display start number notification effect is displayed at the upper left of the image display device 5. image is displayed.

Here, the execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect will be explained. As shown in FIG. 11-44 (A) and FIG. 11-44 (B), when the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed, the pseudo continuous pattern is directed downward from above at the speed V1 on the image display device 5 as described above. At the same time, concentrated lines are displayed at a density of D2. As the temporary stop suggestion effect progresses and the pseudo-continuous symbol approaches the temporary stop position, the velocity V1 increases from the top to the bottom at the center of the image display device 5 (temporary stop position of the decorative pattern). A pseudo-continuous pattern (pseudo-continuous pattern drawn in image data 3) that is different from the moving pseudo-continuous pattern (pseudo-continuous pattern drawn in image data 2) is displayed, suggesting a temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous pattern. Ru.

If the decorative pattern temporarily stops as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops as shown in FIG. 11-44(C), thereby notifying the surroundings of the pseudo-continuous pattern At the same time, the second movable body 193SG033 that has moved from the retreat position to the first production position is displayed in a color corresponding to the number of temporary stops (pseudo continuous number) (blue for the first temporary stop, blue for the second It emits green light if it is temporarily stopped, and red if it is the third temporary stop. Further, at this time, the concentrated lines displayed on the image display device 5 are no longer displayed.

On the other hand, if the decorative pattern does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo continuous pattern in the center of the image display device 5 is (Pseudo-continuous pattern drawn in image data 3) is hidden, and the pseudo-continuous pattern (pseudo-continuous pattern drawn in image data 2), which had been moving from top to bottom at speed V1, is now hidden. It passes through the temporary stop position at a speed of V2, moves directly below the image display device 5, and is no longer displayed. At the same time, a normal moving display of decorative symbols is executed from the top to the bottom of the image display device 5 (variable display is executed).

The density of the concentrated lines displayed on the image display device 5 changes from D2 to D1 from the timing when the pseudo-continuous pattern starts moving at the speed V2 (the number of concentrated lines displayed decreases). Then, the concentrated line after the density changes to D1 is hidden after a certain period of time after the pseudo continuous pattern is hidden from the image display device 5.

As shown in FIGS. 11-44 (F) and 11-44 (G), after the saturated line is hidden, the decorations excluding the pseudo-continuous pattern will be displayed for a while in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C. After the variable display is executed with the symbol, a reach effect is executed according to the variation pattern, and finally a decorative symbol indicating a jackpot or loss is derived and displayed (in the case of this feature part 193SG, the "medium" Decorative symbols with numbers other than "1", which is a winning combination, or "1", which is a losing combination, are stopped in the decorative symbol display area 5C). In other words, if the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop during the temporary stop suggestion performance, the display of concentrated lines will continue even after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden from the image display device 5, but the concentration line will continue to be displayed. The display is hidden before the decorative symbols stop at a jackpot or miss combination (more precisely, before the ready-to-win effect starts).

As mentioned above, regarding the variable display when the special temporary stop notification effect is not executed, as shown in Figure 11-45, the left and right decorative symbols ("right" and "left" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R) During the temporary stop suggestion production period, the displayed decorative pattern) has lower visibility than before the execution of the temporary stop suggestion production (visibility: low) due to the concentrated lines being displayed at a density of D1. . In addition, the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns (the decorative patterns displayed in the "right" and "left" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R) is further reduced by changing the concentration line density D2 (visibility Gender: Medium).

In addition, for the left and right decorative symbols during the temporary stop notification performance period, an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed around the pseudo continuous pattern from the start timing of the temporary stop notification performance (temporary stop timing of the pseudo continuous pattern). During the period, visibility is higher than during the temporary stop suggestion period (visibility: medium).

In addition, after the temporary stop notification effect image is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5 during the temporary stop notification performance period, during the remaining temporary stop notification performance period (on the player's side of the pseudo-series pattern) The display becomes invisible to the player during the re-variable display notification effect period.

Then, from the start timing of the variable display start number notification effect, the left and right decorative patterns are displayed again on the image display device. At this time, these left and right decorative patterns are created by partially overlapping displays such as "x2", "x3", "x4", etc. displayed at the center of the image display device 5, thereby creating a temporary stop notification effect. Visibility is the same as immediately after the start of (Visibility: Medium).

Then, the decorative symbols on the left and right become invisible to the player as the "x2", "x3", "x4", etc. are enlarged (moved towards the player), and these "x2", "x3", "x4", etc. displays switch to small displays in the upper left corner of the image display device 5, making them the most visible (high visibility).

In addition, in this characteristic part 193SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-36 to 11-37, FIGS. 11-39 to 11-40, and FIGS. 11-42 to 11-43, the execution period of the temporary stop notification effect and Although a form in which the execution period of the re-variable display notification performance is different (the re-variable display notification performance is executed after the execution of the temporary stop notification performance) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The execution period of the stop notification performance and the execution period of the re-variable display notification performance may partially overlap. For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-36 and 11-37, when a pseudo-continuous pattern explodes and moves toward the front on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop notification effect, a part of the pseudo-continuous pattern ( For example, while the character "E" is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5 and then erased, the character "E" is displayed as a re-variable display notification effect on the back side of a part of the pseudo-continuous pattern. start displaying the image. By doing this, the image of the character will gradually become visible to the player in the process of erasing the pseudo-continuous symbols, thereby improving the presentation effect. This makes it possible to transition between images without any discomfort.

In addition, in this feature section 193SG, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (H) etc., as a temporary stop notification effect, an image in which the pseudo continuous pattern is cracked is displayed on the image display device 5, and the image itself explodes. Although the display format is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image with cracks and the image with explosion may be different images. For example, as a temporary stop notification effect, after displaying on the image display device 5 an image in which holes appear in the pseudo-continuous pattern, an image in which smoke and light are generated from these holes is displayed. Then, the image of smoke and light may make the pseudo continuous pattern difficult for the player to see, and an exploding image may be displayed instead of the pseudo continuous pattern. By doing so as well, it becomes possible to transition the images displayed on the image display device 5 without causing any discomfort.

Next, if it is decided to execute the special temporary stop notification effect at the start of the variable display, as shown in Figures 11-46 (A) to 11-46 (C), after a while after the variable display starts, It becomes a reach. Then, as the first temporary stop suggestion performance, a moving display of a pseudo-continuous pattern indicating execution of a pseudo-continuous pattern is executed at a slower speed (velocity V1) than usual in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C. Then, at the same time as the temporary stop re-presentation period ends, the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped. At this time, a temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a temporary stop notification effect.

As shown in FIG. 11-46(D) to FIG. 11-46(H), when the output of the temporary stop notification sound is finished, the display of the first special background image is started on the image display device 5, and the first The variable display of the decorative design starts again. At this time, if it is decided to execute a cut-in notice performance or a group notice performance at the start of the variable display, the cut-in notice performance or group notice performance is executed overlapping with the re-variable display notification performance.

Then, when the cut-in performance and the group preview performance are finished, the first variable display start number notification performance is executed for the first time without executing the first variable display start number notification performance.

Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 11-47(I) to 11-47(N), the first special background displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed by temporarily stopping the decorative pattern for the second time. At the same time as the image is displayed on the second special background image, the re-variable display of the decorative pattern, the cut-in notice effect, the group notice effect, the second second variable display start count notification effect are executed, and the third time the decorative pattern is displayed. By executing the temporary stop, the second special background image displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed as the third special background image, as well as variable display of decorative patterns, cut-in preview performance, group preview performance, The third time the second variable display start number notification effect is executed. Then, a reach effect is executed and decorative symbols are derived and displayed in a combination indicating a jackpot or a loss.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this feature section 193SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-33 and 11-34, concentrated lines are displayed at the density D1 on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop suggestion effect. After lowering the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns by this, the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is further reduced by displaying concentrated lines at a density of D2, and the pseudo-continuous pattern is created by the temporary stop suggestion performance. It is possible to increase the player's expectations regarding the temporary stop. Then, as a temporary stop notification effect, by displaying an effect image for temporary stop notification in the entire display area of the image display device 5 to make the left and right decorative patterns invisible, the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped. It can increase the feeling of elation.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11-44, in the case where the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed and the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the concentrated line continues even after the pseudo-continuous pattern is hidden on the image display device 5. Therefore, if the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the concentrated line will continue to be displayed even after the timing when the pseudo-continuous pattern should have temporarily stopped, and the pseudo-continuous pattern will temporarily stop. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the pseudo continuous pattern did not temporarily stop, and it also alleviates the player's sense of disappointment that the pseudo-continuous pattern did not temporarily stop, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game.

Also, as shown in FIG. 11-33, when the pseudo consecutive patterns do not temporarily stop, the concentration lines are displayed at density D2 before the timing of switching the display image data, and the concentration lines are displayed at density D1 after the timing of switching the display image data, so the visibility of the decorative patterns on the left and right is higher after the timing of switching the display image data than before the timing of switching the display image data. In other words, by increasing the transparency of the concentration lines after the timing of switching the display image data, the player is made aware that the pseudo consecutive patterns will not temporarily stop, and by drawing attention to the background image through the concentration lines, the player's disappointment that the pseudo consecutive patterns did not temporarily stop can be alleviated.

In addition, if the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion performance, the combination of decorative symbols that will result in a jackpot or miss in combination with the left and right decorative symbols in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C will be displayed before it stops. Since the concentrated line is hidden, it is possible to prevent the player from misperceiving that the stop of the decorative pattern after the pseudo-continuous pattern is not temporarily stopped is a temporary stop.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 (G) to 11-35 (H), when the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retreat position to the first production position, Since the image display device 5 displays an image in which the pseudo-continuous pattern cracks and explodes (an image in which the pseudo-continuous pattern moves toward the player), the operation of the second movable body 193SG033 and the pseudo-continuous pattern are By displaying the explosion, it is possible to further impress upon the player that the pseudo-continuous pattern has been temporarily stopped.

In particular, with this feature 193SG, when the pseudo consecutive symbols temporarily stop, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the first performance position as a temporary stop notification performance, so that the pseudo consecutive symbols and a part of the second movable body 193SG033 overlap when viewed from the front. This prevents the second movable body 193SG033 from making it difficult for the player to see the pseudo consecutive symbols, while giving the player the impression that the pseudo consecutive symbols have temporarily stopped.

In addition, in this characteristic part 193SG, as an example in which the pseudo-continuous pattern deforms, a form in which the pseudo-continuous pattern explodes is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as an example in which the pseudo-continuous pattern deforms, , the pseudo continuous pattern may change to a specific shape (for example, circular or triangular), or the size of the pseudo continuous pattern may be different from before the temporary stop.

In addition, in this feature section 193SG, when the pseudo pattern is temporarily stopped, the second movable body 193SG033 is moved from the retracted position to the first production position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to or in place of the second movable body 193SG033, if the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, the movable body 32 is moved to the first production position or a position different from the first production position, and when viewed from the front. It may be moved to a position overlapping with at least a part of the pseudo-continuous pattern.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 11-35(F) and 11-35(G), in the temporary stop notification effect, the second movable body 193SG033 is Since the second movable body 193SG033 is moved from the first production position to the retracted position, the player can easily recognize that the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden from the image display device 5 due to the movement of the second movable body 193SG033.

In addition, in the variable display of this characteristic part 193SG, it is possible to perform a pseudo continuous effect up to three times, and each time the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped and the variable display is executed again as a pseudo continuous effect, the second pseudo continuous effect is executed. The image display device 5 displays "x2", "x3", "x4", etc. in accordance with the re-variable display number of times as a one-variable display start number notification effect. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11-37(O), when performing the first variable display start number notification effect, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the first effect position, and the second movable body 193SG033 and Some of the displays such as "x2", "x3", "x4", etc. overlap when viewed from the front, so "x2", "x3", etc. It is possible to attract attention to the display such as "x4" and improve the presentation effect.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11-37 (O), Figure 11-40 (f), and Figure 11-43 (s), when displaying "x2" as the variable display start number notification effect, the second movable The number of times the first variable display starts is determined by making the body 193SG033 emit light in blue, the second movable body 193SG033 in green to display "x3", and the second movable body 193SG033 in red to display "x4". It is possible to attract the player's attention to the display of the notification performance, and the performance effect can be improved.

In addition, in this characteristic part 193SG, when executing the first variable display start number notification effect, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retreat position to the first effect position, and the second movable body 193SG033 and "x2", " Although a form in which some of the displays such as "×3" and "×4" overlap when viewed from the front is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of the first variable display start number notification effect is illustrated. Sometimes, the display of "x2", "x3", "x4", etc. may completely overlap with the second movable body 193SG033.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11-33, 11-35, and 11-44, as a temporary stop suggestion performance, a pseudo continuous pattern as a temporary stop suggestion image is displayed in the center of the image display device 5, and a concentrated line is displayed. This makes it easier for the performance control CPU 120 to control the display of the temporary stop suggestion performance, and if the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the image data is switched at the display image data switching timing (as shown in Figure 11-3). This can prevent the switching from image data to the image data shown in FIG. 11-4 from becoming unnatural. In particular, after the display image data switching timing, the pseudo continuous pattern moves downward from the center of the image display device 5, so the pseudo continuous pattern is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 in advance as a temporary stop suggestion image. By doing so, it is possible to switch the image data at the display image data switching timing in a different and natural manner that makes the player feel even more strange.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present feature section 193SG, the effect control CPU 120 is configured to perform image data drawn as image data 1, image data 2, image data 3, and image data 4, as shown in FIGS. 11-3 and 11-4. The data can be combined to display an image on the image display device 5. In particular, pseudo-continuous patterns that are temporarily stopped as images are drawn as image data 1, which has the highest display priority, and decorative patterns and pseudo-continuous patterns are drawn as image data 2, which has a lower display priority than image data 1. Concentrated lines as a stop suggestion effect are drawn as image data 4 with the lowest display priority, so decorative patterns and pseudo-continuous patterns during moving display (during variable display), pseudo-continuous patterns as temporary stop suggestion images, temporary It is possible to increase the degree of freedom of concentrated lines as a stop suggestion effect.

In addition, in the characteristic portion 193SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-35(H), 11-36(I), and 11-36(J), a pseudo continuous pattern is displayed on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop notification effect. When the display explodes and moves toward the front, the decorative symbols on the left and right sides are invisible to the player, while the first variable display start count notification effect is displayed as shown in Figure 11-37 (O). When "x2" or the like is displayed on the image display device 5, the left and right decorative patterns are visible to the player, so the temporary stop notification effect and the first variable display start count notification effect (especially Display of "x2", etc.)) can enhance the production effect, and the decorative symbols on the left and right sides can be seen by the player during the first variable display start count notification production, so that the variable display can be executed again. This makes it easier for players to recognize.

In addition, the portions where the pseudo consecutive symbols explode and move as shown in Figures 11-35 (H), Figures 11-36 (I), Figures 11-36 (J), etc., Figure 11-37 (O), The parts shown in Figure 11-37 (P) etc. in which "x2", "x3", "x4", etc. are displayed in a moving manner are both displayed in a moving direction toward the player (enlarged display). ), the effects of the temporary stop notification performance and the first variable display start number notification performance can be enhanced by these moving displays toward the player.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11-33, in the case where the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous pattern before the display image data switching timing is V1, but after the display image data switching timing, the pseudo-continuous pattern moves at a speed of V1. Since the moving speed of the continuous pattern is V3, the player can determine whether the pseudo continuous pattern is before or after the temporary stop timing (before the display image data switching timing) depending on the moving speed of the pseudo continuous pattern. This makes it easier for the player to understand whether it is later or not.

In addition, in this characteristic part 193SG, when the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous pattern before the display image data switching timing is the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous pattern after the display image data switching timing. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, the moving speed of the pseudo-connection pattern before the display image data switching timing is slower than that of the pseudo-linking pattern after the display image data switching timing. It may be faster than the moving speed of the symbol.

In addition, as shown in Figure 11-34, when the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops, the movement speed of the pseudo-continuous pattern before the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous pattern is V1, but the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops. Since the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous symbol after the timing is V2, the player has to decide whether to display the pseudo-continuous symbol before or after the temporary stop depending on the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous symbol. can be easily understood.

In particular, in this feature section 193SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35, the pseudo-continuous symbols before the temporary stop move downward from above, but the pseudo-continuous symbols after the temporary stop are Since it moves toward the side (front side), it becomes easier for the player to understand whether it is before or after the temporary stop depending on the moving direction of the pseudo-sequenced pattern, and the movement display of the pseudo-sequenced pattern is Misidentification can be prevented.

In addition, in this feature section 193SG, an example is given in which the direction of movement of the pseudo consecutive symbols is different before and after the pseudo consecutive symbols temporarily stop, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the direction of movement of the pseudo consecutive symbols may be the same before and after the pseudo consecutive symbols temporarily stop. Furthermore, the direction of movement of the pseudo consecutive symbols after the pseudo consecutive symbols temporarily stop does not have to be toward the player (the front side) as long as it is different from the direction of movement of the pseudo consecutive symbols before the temporary stop.

In addition, in this characteristic part 193SG, when the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous pattern before the display image data switching timing is the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous pattern after the display image data switching timing. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, if the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, an image of the pseudo-continuous pattern before the display image data switching timing is displayed. The number of display frames for displaying the pseudo linked pattern after the display image data switching timing may be different. In addition, if the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the period in which the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed before the display image data switching timing (the production period in which the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed), and the period in which the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed before the display image data switching timing. The period during which the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed after the timing may be different. In other words, in the present invention, "the moving speed at which the specific performance identification information (pseudo-continuous symbols in this feature section 193SG) is different" includes the fact that the number of display frames for displaying the pseudo-continuous symbols is different, It also includes the period in which the symbols are displayed (the presentation period in which the pseudo-continuous symbols are displayed).

Although the characteristic part 193SG of the present invention has been explained above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these, and even if there are changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention, they are included in the present invention. .

For example, in the feature section 193SG, by displaying concentrated lines on the image display device 5 during the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 (“middle” decorative pattern display area 5C). Although the embodiment has been exemplified to draw the player's attention to whether or not to temporarily stop, the present invention is not limited to this, and as modification 193SG-1, FIGS. As shown in (D), a concentrated line is displayed on the image display device 5 during the temporary stop suggestion presentation, and the progress of the temporary stop suggestion presentation (the movement of the pseudo continuous pattern toward the center of the image display device 5 is displayed) ), the concentrated line may be moved and displayed toward the center of the image display device 5. By doing this, the player can specify that there is a possibility that the pseudo-continuous pattern will stop at the center of the image display device 5, so if the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the game This makes it easier for the operator to recognize that the temporary stop has not been made.

In addition, in the feature section 193SG, concentrated lines are displayed on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop suggestion effect, and when the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, a color corresponding to the number of temporary stops is displayed. Although the embodiment in which the second movable body 193SG033 (second movable body LED 293SG034) is made to emit light is illustrated in FIG. In this case, a concentrated line may be displayed on the image display device 5 in a color corresponding to the number of executions of the temporary stop suggestion effect. For example, when the first temporary stop suggestion effect is executed, the concentrated line is displayed in blue, when the second temporary stop suggestion effect is executed, the concentrated line is displayed in green, and when the third temporary stop suggestion effect is executed, the concentrated line is displayed in red. . By doing this, when the second movable body 193SG033 is made to emit light as a temporary stop notification effect, the second movable body 193SG033 emits light in the same color as the concentrated line displayed as a temporary stop suggestion effect, so the effect The effect can be improved.

In addition, in the feature section 193SG, a mode is exemplified in which a cut-in preview performance and a group preview performance can be executed as a preview performance that suggests that the variable display result will be a jackpot during the variable display, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, as a modification example 193SG-3, the preview performance may include, for example, changing the display mode of the decorative pattern from the start timing of the variable display or the re-variable display timing when the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped. It may also be possible to perform effects such as changing the display direction.

In addition, in this way, when it is possible to execute a performance that changes the display mode of a decorative pattern or changes the direction of a variable display as a preview performance, "x2" or "x" is used as the first variable display start number notification performance. 3" and "x4" are displayed moving (enlarged) toward the player, execution of the preview effect may be restricted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming unable to recognize that the re-variable display will be performed due to the execution of the preview performance.

In addition, the feature section 193SG has a mode in which, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, variable display is executed again without displaying an image that impairs the visibility of the pseudo-continuous symbol from the player on the image display device 5. Although shown as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification example 193SG-4, when the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, the visibility of the temporarily stopped pseudo continuous pattern is changed on the image display device 5. It is also possible to display a visibility inhibiting image (for example, an image of a blast wave, etc.) to be lowered, and then perform re-variable display after the visibility inhibiting image is hidden. By doing so, the visibility inhibiting image is displayed before the re-variable display is executed, making it easy to understand that the re-variable display is executed.

Furthermore, a light guide plate, which is a transparent plate material and is capable of displaying the above-mentioned visibility inhibiting image by injecting light from the outer peripheral side, is installed on the front side of the image display device 5 (the image display device) in the pachinko game machine 1. 5 and the player). By doing this, when the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, the visibility-inhibiting image is displayed on the light guide plate, thereby making it difficult for the player to see the pseudo-continuous pattern displayed on the image display device 5. It is possible to enhance the impression and enhance the presentation effect of the visibility obstructing image.

In addition, in the feature section 193SG, if the pseudo-continuous pattern is not temporarily stopped at the center of the image display device 5, the pseudo-continuous pattern is always moved downward to the image display device 5 and is not displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification example 193SG-5, even if the pseudo continuous pattern does not temporarily stop at the center of the image display device 5, the pseudo continuous pattern A case may be provided in which the consecutive symbols once start moving downward on the image display device 5 and then return to the center of the image display device 5 and temporarily stop. In this case, the movement speed of the pseudo continuous pattern before the display image data switching timing, and the movement of the pseudo continuous pattern when returning to the center of the image display device 5 after passing through the center of the image display device 5 By making the speed different, the player can easily understand whether the pseudo-continuous pattern is before passing through the center of the image display device 5 or after it has once passed through the center of the image display device 5. You may.

Furthermore, when the pseudo-continuous pattern once passes through the center of the image display device 5 and then returns to the center of the image display device 5, the display of concentrated lines may not be executed again. By doing so, the player can more easily understand that the pseudo-continuous symbol once passes through the center of the image display device 5 and then returns to the center of the image display device 5.

In addition, in the characteristic section 193SG, the pseudo consecutive performance can be executed up to three times during the variable display, and when three pseudo consecutive performances are executed during the variable display, a super reach reach performance is executed in the same way as when the pseudo consecutive performance is executed twice, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pseudo consecutive performance is executed the maximum number of times during the variable display (three times in the case of this characteristic section 193SG), a reach performance different from when the pseudo consecutive performance is executed less than the maximum number of times during the variable display (for example, a full rotation reach performance that has a higher probability of the variable display result being a jackpot than other super reach reach performances) may be executed. Note that when the pseudo consecutive performance is executed the maximum number of times during the variable display in this way, the full rotation reach performance may be executed without going through the re-variable display notification performance after the temporary stop notification performance.

In addition, in the feature section 193SG, as a pseudo-continuous effect, a pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed in the center (“middle” decorative pattern display area 5C) while the symbols showing the same numerical value are stopped on the left and right decorative symbols (ready-to-reach state). Although the form of temporary stopping has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo-continuous pattern may be temporarily stopped in a state other than the reach state. Furthermore, as described above, as a pseudo-continuous presentation, a decorative pattern different from the pseudo-continuous pattern may be temporarily stopped in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C. In addition, regarding the form in which a decorative pattern different from the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 5C as a pseudo continuous effect, combinations of odd and even numbers such as "135" and "246", "112" The decorative pattern may be temporarily stopped with a specific combination, such as a combination of so-called misaligned stitches such as "334" or "334".

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 225SG in the embodiment of the present invention)
Next, the characteristic section 225SG (hereinafter referred to as the main characteristic section 225SG) in the embodiment of the present invention will be explained. Note that, in this feature section 225SG, descriptions of portions that have the same configuration as the above-mentioned feature section of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be omitted.

Type 1 gaming machine is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a state advantageous to a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
A display means (for example, image display device 5) capable of displaying a production image;
Suggestion performance execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a temporary stop suggestion effect) that suggests control to the advantageous state by displaying a specific image displayed on the display means) A part that executes the variable display processing shown in FIG. 10),
Equipped with
The suggestive performance execution means is
A pre-stage effect that moves and displays the specific image (for example, a temporary stop suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 12-4(C) to 12-4(E));
The first subsequent stage performance is a success mode in which the specific image is stopped and displayed after the first stage stage performance has been executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 12-4(G) to 12-4(H), the pseudo-continuous pattern is (stopping part) and
A second later stage effect that is a failure mode in which the moving display of the specific image continues after the first stage effect has been executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-4 (F), the pseudo continuous pattern continues without a temporary stop) (the parts that are moved and hidden) and can be executed.
This is a characteristic feature.
According to this feature, it becomes easier to understand whether the suggestive performance is successful or unsuccessful, and the interest of the suggestive performance can be improved.

Type 2 gaming machine is
In the first stage effect, a translucent effect display is displayed on the specific image (for example, as shown in Figure 12-1, a concentrated line with a transmittance of 50% is displayed with priority over a decorative pattern or a pseudo-continuous pattern). (the part that is done) is done,
In the first latter stage effect, when the specific image is stopped and displayed, an opaque effect display is displayed to temporarily make the specific image difficult to see (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-4 (G) (The part where the effect image for temporary stop notification with 0% transparency is displayed)
In the second latter stage effect, the opaque effect display is not displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-4 (F), if the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the effect image for temporary stop notification is not displayed) part),
The gaming machine according to Form 1, wherein the characteristic part is that.
According to this feature, by displaying a translucent effect display, it is possible to improve the interest of the first stage performance in which it is unclear whether or not a specific image that is being moved and displayed will be displayed in a stopped state, and it is also possible to By making it difficult to see when displayed, it is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort during the stopped display, and also to emphasize that the stopped display has been made, thereby improving the interest of the subsequent performance.

Type 3 gaming machine is
In the first stage effect, an effect display is displayed on the background side of the specific image (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-5 as modification example 225SG-1, a decorative pattern or a pseudo-continuous pattern is given priority over a concentrated line). (displayed part),
When the first latter-stage effect is executed, an opaque effect display is displayed when the first latter-stage effect is executed, so that the specific image is once made difficult to see (for example, in FIG. 12-6 As shown in (G), the part where the effect image for temporary stop notification with transmittance of 0% is displayed),
When the second latter-stage effect is executed, the opaque effect display is not displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-6(F), if the pseudo continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the temporary stop notification effect is not displayed) (parts where the image is not displayed),
The gaming machine according to Form 1, wherein the characteristic part is that.
According to this feature, by displaying an effect display on the background side of a specific image, it is possible to improve the interest of the first stage performance in which it is unclear whether or not the specific image that is being moved and displayed will be displayed still. By making the image difficult to view when the image is stopped and displayed, it is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort when the image is stopped and displayed, and it is also possible to emphasize that the image is stopped and displayed, so that the interest of the subsequent performance can be improved.

Type 4 gaming machine is
In the first stage effect, an effect display is displayed on the background side of the specific image (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-5 as modification example 225SG-1, a decorative pattern or a pseudo-continuous pattern is given priority over a concentrated line). (displayed part),
In the second latter stage effect, an effect display is displayed on the background side of the specific image before the failure mode occurs, and an effect display is displayed for a predetermined period even after the specific image is deleted. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 12-7 (F) to 12-7 (H) as modification example 225SG-2, if the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the image display is performed by moving the pseudo-continuous pattern. The part where the concentrated line continues to be displayed even after being hidden by device 5),
The gaming machine according to Form 1, wherein the characteristic part is that.
According to this feature, by displaying the effect display on the background side of the specific image, it is possible to improve the interest of the first stage performance in which it is unclear whether or not the specific image that is being moved and displayed will be displayed still. Even in the second stage performance, the effect display is displayed from before the failure mode occurs until a predetermined period after the specific image is deleted, thereby making it possible to improve the interest of the second stage performance.

Type 5 gaming machine is
In the first stage effect, a translucent effect display is displayed on the specific image (for example, as shown in Figure 12-1, a concentrated line with a transmittance of 50% is given priority over a decorative pattern or a pseudo-continuous pattern). (displayed part),
In the second latter stage effect, a translucent effect display is displayed on the specific image before the failure mode occurs, and the effect display is displayed for a predetermined period even after the specific image is erased. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 12-8(F) to 12-8(H) as modification example 225SG-3, if the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the image is the part where the saturated line continues to be displayed even after it is hidden on the display device 5),
The gaming machine according to Form 1, wherein the characteristic part is that.
According to this feature, by displaying a translucent effect display on a specific image, it is possible to improve the interest of the first stage performance in which it is unclear whether or not the specific image that is being moved and displayed will be displayed still. Also in the second stage performance, the effect display is displayed from before the failure mode occurs until a predetermined period after the specific image is deleted, thereby making it possible to improve the interest of the second stage performance.

The gaming machine of form 6 is
In the first stage performance, a semi-transparent, highly transparent effect display is displayed on the specific image (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-1, a portion in which a convergent line with a transmittance of 50% is displayed in preference to a decorative pattern or a pseudo-repeated pattern),
In the first latter stage performance, when the specific image is stopped and displayed, a low-transparency effect display with a lower transparency than the high-transparency effect display is displayed, so that the specific image is temporarily difficult to see (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-9 as modified example 225SG-4, an effect image for a temporary stop notification with a transparency of 20% is displayed on the image display device 5, making it difficult for the player to see decorative patterns and pseudo consecutive patterns).
In the second latter stage performance, the low-transparency effect display is not displayed (for example, when the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion performance, the effect image for the temporary stop notification is not displayed on the image display device 5).
The gaming machine according to embodiment 1, characterized in that
According to this feature, by displaying a highly transparent effect display, it is possible to increase the interest of the early performance in which it is unclear whether a specific image being displayed in a moving manner will be displayed still or not, and by displaying a low-transparency effect display when a specific image is displayed still, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity at the time of the stopped display and to emphasize that the image is displayed still, thereby increasing the interest of the later performance.

Type 7 gaming machine is
The first subsequent performance includes a performance in which the size of the specific image is enlarged compared to the size in the first stage performance (for example, as shown in FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2, the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped). (If you do so, the pseudo-connection pattern after the temporary stop will be displayed in a larger size than the temporary stop),
The gaming machine according to any one of embodiments 2 to 6, wherein the characteristic part is that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the visibility of a specific image that is displayed in a stopped state, and to further emphasize that the specific image is displayed in a stopped state.

Form 8 gaming machine is
The degree of emphasis of the effect display in the first stage performance increases as the first stage performance progresses (for example, as shown in FIGS. 12-4(C) to 12-4(E), (the part where the concentrated line is moved toward the center of the image display device 5 according to the display),
The gaming machine according to any one of embodiments 2 to 7, wherein the characteristic part is that.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the expectation that the specific image will be displayed in a stopped state, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the first stage performance.

Type 9 gaming machine is
Equipped with a preview performance execution means (for example, a portion where the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable display performance process shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing a preview performance that foretells the occurrence of a specific event,
During the period in which the effect display is displayed in the first latter stage performance and the second latter stage performance, the execution of the preview performance is restricted (for example, as modification 225SG-5, the image display device is used as a temporary stop notification performance) 5, when the effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed, the part that restricts the execution of the preview effect),
The gaming machine according to any one of embodiments 2 to 8, wherein the characteristic part is that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the preview performance from being lowered by the effect and the interest of the preview performance from decreasing.

The game machine of form 10 is
The suggestive performance execution means is
As the suggestive effect, a first specific image (for example, an image whose left-right width dimension is L1 as a pseudo-connected suggestive effect) is displayed on the display means, and the first stage effect and the first subsequent stage effect or the first stage effect and the above-mentioned first stage effect are displayed. A first suggestive effect that performs a second latter stage effect (for example, a pseudo connected suggestive effect shown in FIG. 12-11(C) as modified example 225SG-5), and a display size smaller than the first specific image on the display means. A second specific image (for example, an image of an arrow whose left and right width dimension is L2 (L1>L2) as an active display change suggestion effect) is displayed and the first stage effect and the first second stage effect or the first stage effect and the second second stage effect are displayed. It is possible to execute a second suggestion performance (for example, the active display change suggestion performance shown in FIGS. 12-11(D) to 12-11(F) as modification example 225SG-5) that performs the second stage performance, and
When executing the first subsequent stage effect as the first suggestion effect, an opaque effect display or a low-transmission effect display is displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-11(B), the image display device 5 A part that displays an effect image for temporary stop notification with 0% transmittance along with an image as a pseudo-response suggestion effect),
When executing the first subsequent stage effect as the second suggestion effect, the opaque effect display or the low-transmission effect display is not displayed (for example, FIGS. 12-11(D) to 12-11(F)). As shown in , the image display device 5 displays an arrow image as an active display change notice effect, but does not display an effect image for temporary stop notification with a transmittance of 0%),
The gaming machine according to any one of embodiments 2 to 9, wherein the characteristic part is that.
According to this feature, in the second suggestive effect, since the opaque effect display or the low-transparent effect display is not displayed when the first subsequent stage effect is executed, the second specific image having a small display size can be understood by the effect display. You can prevent it from becoming difficult.

First, the display control section 123 in the feature section 225SG will be explained. The CGROM in the display control unit 123 stores a plurality of types of image data for displaying images on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 is capable of displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 5 based on one image data stored in the CGROM based on instructions from the performance control CPU 120, and can display multiple types of image data. By arranging and displaying the image on the image display device 5, it is possible to display a predetermined effect screen. When not displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 5, depending on the situation, other image data may be placed in front of the image data of the predetermined image with a transmittance of 0%. The predetermined image is not displayed on the production screen by controlling the image based on the data not to be displayed on the production screen, and by displaying the image on the image display device 5 that has created the display data in which the image data of the predetermined image is not arranged. It may be controlled as follows.

As shown in Figures 12-1(A) to 12-1(C), Figures 12-2(A) to 12-2(C), and Figures 12-3(A) to 12-3(C). For example, when displaying an image on the image display device 5, the image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on display data created by arranging a plurality of image data including image data 1 to 4. Of these, FIG. 12-1 is the image data immediately before the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped as a temporary stop suggestion effect in the main feature section 225SG, and FIG. 12-2 is the image data when the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped. Yes, and FIG. 12-3 is image data when the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop.

As shown in FIG. 12-2(A), image data 1 is data that is drawn to display an effect image (effect image for temporary stop notification) to notify that the pseudo consecutive patterns have temporarily stopped across the entire display area of the image display device 5 as a temporary stop notification performance.

As shown in FIG. 12-1(A), image data 2 is transmitted from the outer periphery of the image display device 5 to the center of the image display device 5 (“middle” decorative pattern display area 5C) as a temporary stop suggestion effect. This is data drawn to display saturated lines toward.

As shown in FIG. 12-1(B), FIG. 12-2(B), and FIG. 12-3(A), image data 3 shows a pseudo continuous pattern on the image display device 5 during execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect. This is data drawn to display a moving display from the top to the bottom. In addition, when a pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, the temporarily stopped pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed in a larger size (as shown in Figure 12-1 (B), the left and right sides of the pseudo-continuous pattern before the temporary stop are The width dimension is a, and the top and bottom width dimensions are b, but as shown in Figure 12-2 (B), the left and right width dimension of the pseudo-continuous pattern at the time of temporary stop is x (x>a), and the top and bottom width dimension is y. (y>b)), and immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect ends without the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stopping, the image display device 5 displays the data in place of the pseudo-continuous pattern. This data is drawn to display a variable display of normal decorative patterns (designs from "1" to "9" in this feature section 225SG) from the top to the bottom.

As shown in FIG. 12-3(B), the image data 4 is a pseudo continuous pattern directed downward from the center of the image display device 5 immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect ends without the pseudo continuous pattern temporarily stopping. This is data drawn to display a moving display of consecutive symbols.

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 to 12-3, display priorities for displaying images on the image display device 5 are set for these image data 1 to 4. Image data 1 is set to have the highest display priority. Further, the display priority of image data 2 is set lower than that of image data 1, and the display priority of image data 3 is set lower than that of image data 2. The display priority of image data 4 is set to be the lowest (display priority of images in image display device 5: image data 1>image data 2>image data 3>image data 4). That is, in the image display device 5, an image based on image data 1 is displayed as the uppermost image, an image based on image data 2 is displayed as a lower layer image than an image based on image data 1, and an image based on image data 3 is displayed as a lower layer image. An image is displayed as a lower layer image than an image based on image data 1 and an image based on image data 2, and an image based on image data 4 is displayed as an image based on image data 1, an image based on image data 2, and an image based on image data 3. It is displayed as a lower layer image than the image.

Therefore, when executing the temporary stop suggestion effect, as shown in Figure 12-1 (C), the image based on image data 2 (concentrated line) changes from the image based on image data 3 (from the top to the bottom of the pseudo-continuous pattern). It is now displayed with priority over the movement display). Furthermore, since the concentrated lines in this feature section 225SG are set to have a high transmittance (for example, 50%), while the temporary stop suggestion performance is being executed, the player cannot insert decorative symbols or pseudo-continuous symbols through the concentrated lines. It is visible.

Immediately after the pseudo continuous pattern temporarily stops, as shown in FIGS. 12-2(C) and 12-2(D), the image based on image data 1 (effect image for temporary stop notification) is changed to image data 3. The image is displayed with priority over the image based on the image (the pseudo-continuous pattern whose size has become larger than that during the moving display due to the temporary stop). Note that the effect image for temporary stop notification becomes non-displayed when a predetermined period of time elapses before the start of variable display again.

Note that the transmittance of the effect image for temporary stop notification in the main feature section 225SG is set to 0%. In other words, when the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5, as shown in FIGS. 12-2(C) and 12-2(D). As a result, the decorative symbols and pseudo-continuous symbols become invisible to the player, but after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, these decorative symbols and pseudo-continuous symbols become visible to the player.

Immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect ends without the pseudo continuous pattern temporarily stopping, as shown in Figure 12-3 (C), an image based on image data 3 (a variable display of a decorative pattern different from the pseudo continuous pattern) ) is displayed with priority over the image based on the image data 4 (the moving display of the pseudo-continuous pattern downward from the center of the image display device 5).

In particular, in this feature section 225SG, during execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) displays the image data shown in FIG. The player is made to pay attention to whether or not the symbols temporarily stop.

In addition, in the variable display that executes the temporary stop suggestion performance, the performance control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) controls whether the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped at the start timing of the variable display or not. The image data to be stopped is set and variable display is executed. Then, the performance control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) controls the image display device 5 at the display image data switching timing (see FIG. 11-33 of the above-mentioned feature section 193) for the temporary stop suggestion performance in which the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop. The image data to be displayed is switched from the image data in which the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped (FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2) to the image data in which the pseudo continuous pattern is not temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 12-3.

Next, the display mode of the image display device 5 in the variable display that executes the temporary stop suggestion effect in the main feature section 225SG will be described based on FIG. 12-4.

First, as shown in FIGS. 12-4(A) to 12-4(C), when a certain period of time has elapsed from the start of variable display, decorations are displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5C. The symbol stops (swinging stops) and becomes a reach. Thereafter, as a first temporary stop suggestion performance, the pseudo-continuous pattern moves from the top to the bottom in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 12-4(C) to 12-4(E), the image display device 5 responds to the movement of the pseudo-continuous pattern toward the center of the image display device 5. Then, the concentrated line is displayed moving toward the center of the image display device 5.

Then, if the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) switches the image data, as shown in FIG. 12-4(F). At the same time that the saturated line is hidden, the pseudo-continuous pattern continues to move downward on the image display device without temporarily stopping and becomes hidden.

On the other hand, if the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 12-4 (G) and 12-4 (H), the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops, An effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. Furthermore, since the transparency of the temporary stop notification effect image is set to 0% as mentioned above, the player cannot use the temporary stop notification effect until a predetermined period has elapsed from the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous pattern. The image makes the pseudo-continuous pattern invisible. Then, after a predetermined period of time has passed since the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous pattern, the effect image for the temporary stop notification is hidden, so that the player can visually see the pseudo-continuous pattern that is larger in size than during the temporary stop notification effect. It becomes possible.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present feature section 225SG, during the variable display of 1, the pseudo continuous pattern is moved and displayed toward the center of the image display device 5, and the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped. It is possible to perform a stop suggestion effect. Further, when the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped as a result of the temporary stop suggestion presentation, the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped and an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. The temporarily stopped pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily made invisible, and if the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion performance, the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed as an image without displaying the temporary stop notification effect image. Since the display device 5 continues to move downward and display the display, it disappears, so that the player can confirm whether the temporary stop suggestion performance is successful (temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol) or failed (the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop). ), which makes it easier to understand and improves the interest of the temporary stop suggestion performance.

Furthermore, during the temporary stop suggestion performance, concentrated lines with high transmittance are displayed on the image display device 5, thereby drawing the player's attention to whether or not the moving and displayed pseudo-continuous symbol will temporarily stop. You can improve your interest. Furthermore, when the pseudo-continuous symbols temporarily stop, an effect image for notifying the temporary stop with a transmittance of 0 is displayed on the image display device 5, thereby reducing the player's discomfort at the temporary stop. At the same time, it is possible to emphasize that the pseudo continuous pattern has temporarily stopped, so that the interest of the temporary stop of the pseudo continuous pattern can be improved.

In addition, when the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops, the pseudo-continuous pattern at the time of temporary stop is displayed in a larger size than before the temporary stop (the horizontal width dimension before the temporary stop is a, and the vertical width dimension is b) On the other hand, when temporarily stopped, the left and right width dimensions are x (x>a) and the vertical width dimensions are y (y>b)), so it is possible to improve the visibility of the temporarily stopped pseudo-continuous pattern, and also to improve the visibility of the pseudo-continuous pattern. Temporary stops can be emphasized more.

In addition, in this feature part 225SG, a form is exemplified in which the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed in a larger size than before the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped from the timing when the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, but the present invention is limited to this. The timing to display the size of the pseudo-pseudo continuous pattern larger than before the temporary stop is the timing immediately before the temporary stop, or the timing after the temporary stop, such as the timing when the effect image for temporary stop notification is hidden. It may be timing.

In addition, in this feature section 225SG, from the timing when the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops, the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed in a larger size than before the pseudo-continuous pattern was temporarily stopped, thereby emphasizing that the pseudo-continuous pattern has temporarily stopped. Although the present invention is not limited to this, for example, it is possible to emphasize that the pseudo-continuous pattern has temporarily stopped by changing the shape or color of the pseudo-continuous pattern from the timing when the pseudo-continuous pattern has temporarily stopped. You may.

In addition, in this feature section 225SG, as shown in FIGS. 12-4(C) to 12-4(E), a concentrated line is displayed on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop suggestion effect, and a temporary stop suggestion effect is displayed. The pseudo continuous pattern can be temporarily stopped by increasing the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo continuous pattern will temporarily stop by moving and displaying the concentrated line toward the center of the image display device 5 according to the progress. It is possible to increase expectations for the temporary stop, and improve the interest of the temporary stop suggestion performance.

In addition, in this feature section 225SG, an example is given of a form in which the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo consecutive patterns will temporarily stop is increased by displaying the converging lines moving toward the center of the image display device 5 as the temporary stop suggestion performance progresses, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo consecutive patterns will temporarily stop may be increased by changing the color of the converging lines or increasing the number of lines displayed (increasing the density of the converging lines) as the temporary stop suggestion performance progresses.

Although the characteristic part 225SG of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these, and even if there are changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention, they are included in the present invention. .

For example, in the characteristic section 225SG, as shown in FIG. 12-1, by drawing concentrated lines as image data 2 and drawing decorative patterns and pseudo-continuous patterns as image data 3, the image display device 5 Although a mode in which concentrated lines are displayed with priority over decorative patterns and pseudo-continuous patterns has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as modification 225SG-1, FIGS. 12-5(A) to 12-12 -5(C), by drawing saturated lines as image data 4, the image display device 5 displays decorative patterns and pseudo-connected patterns with priority over saturated lines (concentrated lines are not displayed as decorative patterns or (displayed as an image on the rear side of the pseudo continuous pattern).

By doing this, as shown in Figures 12-6 (A) to 12-6 (H), during the temporary stop suggestion performance, the concentration lines on the image display device 5 are moved toward the center of the image display device 5 to increase the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo consecutive patterns will temporarily stop, and it is possible to prevent the concentration lines from making it difficult for the player to see the decorative patterns and pseudo consecutive patterns.

In addition, if the pseudo continuous pattern does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion performance, the performance control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) switches the image data, as shown in FIG. 12-6 (F), At the same time that the saturated line is hidden, the pseudo-continuous pattern continues to move downward on the image display device without temporarily stopping and becomes hidden.

On the other hand, if the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 12-6 (G) and 12-6 (H), the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops, An effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. Furthermore, since the transparency of the temporary stop notification effect image is set to 0% as described above, the player cannot use the temporary stop notification effect image until a predetermined period has elapsed after the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol. The image makes the pseudo-continuous pattern invisible. Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous pattern, the effect image for the temporary stop notification is hidden, so that the player can visually see the pseudo-continuous pattern that is larger in size than during the temporary stop notification effect. It becomes possible.

As described above, by displaying the concentrated line as an image on the rear side of the decorative pattern or the pseudo-continuous pattern, it is possible to improve the interest of the temporary stop suggestion effect that suggests that the pseudo-continuous pattern will temporarily stop. Furthermore, when the pseudo-continuous symbols are temporarily stopped, an effect image for notifying the temporary stop is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5, so that it is possible to reduce the player's discomfort at the time of the temporary stop, and also to prevent the temporary stop from occurring. It is possible to emphasize what has been done, and it is possible to improve the interest of the temporary stop of the pseudo continuous pattern.

In addition, in the modified example 225SG-1, if the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion production, after hiding the concentrated line, the image display device displays the pseudo-continuous symbol without temporarily stopping the pseudo-continuous symbol. Although a mode in which the display is continuously moved downward and hidden is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and FIGS. 12-7(A) to 12-7( As shown in H), if the pseudo continuous pattern does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo continuous pattern continues to move downward on the image display device without temporarily stopping and becomes hidden. On the other hand, the concentrated lines may continue to be displayed for a predetermined period of time even after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden, up to the timing at which the variable display stops.

By doing this, similar to Modification Example 225SG-1, by displaying the concentrated line as an image on the rear side of the decorative pattern or the pseudo-continuous pattern, a temporary stop suggestion that suggests that the pseudo-continuous pattern will temporarily stop. It can improve the interest of the performance. If the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the pseudo-continuous pattern can also be caused by continuous display of concentrated lines for a predetermined period of time after the pseudo-continuous pattern is hidden on the image display device 5. It is possible to increase the interest in determining whether or not to make a temporary stop. Although not particularly shown in the drawings, when the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops as a result of the temporary stop suggestion presentation, the entire display area of the image display device 5 temporarily stops when the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops, similar to the feature section 225SG. By displaying an effect image for informing of a stop, it is possible to reduce the player's discomfort during the temporary stop.

In addition, in the modification 225SG-2, decorative symbols and pseudo-continuous symbols are displayed with priority over concentrated lines during the temporary stop suggestion performance, and when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion production. Regarding the above, a form in which concentrated lines are continuously displayed for a predetermined period after the pseudo-continuous pattern is hidden on the image display device 5 has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIGS. 12-8(A) to 12-8(H) as modification example 225SG-3, concentrated lines are displayed with priority over decorative patterns and pseudo-continuous patterns during the temporary stop suggestion performance, and If the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion presentation, even if the concentrated line is continuously displayed for a predetermined period after the pseudo-continuous pattern is hidden on the image display device 5. good.

In this way, as with the feature portion 225SG, the decorative pattern and the pseudo-repeated pattern are displayed as images behind the converging lines, thereby increasing the interest of the temporary stop suggestion effect that suggests that the pseudo-repeated pattern will temporarily stop. In addition, in cases where the pseudo-repeated pattern does not temporarily stop, the converging lines are continuously displayed for a predetermined period of time after the pseudo-repeated pattern is no longer displayed on the image display device 5, thereby increasing the interest of whether or not the pseudo-repeated pattern will temporarily stop. Although not shown in particular, in cases where the pseudo-repeated pattern temporarily stops as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, as with the feature portion 225SG, an effect image for notifying the temporary stop is displayed over the entire display area of the image display device 5 when the pseudo-repeated pattern temporarily stops, thereby reducing the discomfort felt by the player at the time of the temporary stop.

In addition, in the feature section 225SG, when the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed as an image with a transmittance of 0% on the image display device 5, and the stopped pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily visually recognized. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, as shown in FIGS. 12-9(A) to 12-9(C) as modification example 225SG-4, pseudo-continuous pattern When the vehicle has temporarily stopped, the image display device 5 may display an effect image for temporary stop notification as an image having a lower transmittance (for example, 20%, etc.) than the concentrated line.

In other words, as shown in Figure 12-10, during the period in which the concentrated line is displayed as a temporary stop suggestion effect (the period until the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous pattern), the transmittance of the concentrated line is high (for example, , the aforementioned 50%), the player can easily see the decorative symbols and pseudo-continuous symbols over the concentrated line, while the period during which the temporary stop notification effect image is displayed as the temporary stop notification effect ( During the period after the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbols), the transmittance is lower than that of the concentrated lines (for example, 20% as mentioned above), so the player is more likely to see the decorative symbols and pseudo-continuous symbols than during the period when the concentrated lines are displayed The continuous pattern may be difficult to visually recognize.

By doing this, similar to the feature section 225SG, by displaying concentrated lines with relatively high transmittance during the temporary stop suggestion effect, a temporary stop suggestion effect that suggests that the pseudo-continuous pattern will make a temporary stop. You can improve your interest. When the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops as a result of the temporary stop suggestion presentation (when the temporary stop notification presentation is executed), the image display device 5 By displaying the effect image for notifying a temporary stop in the entire display area, it is possible to reduce the player's sense of discomfort at the time of the temporary stop, and also to notify that the pseudo continuous symbol has temporarily stopped through the effect image for notifying the temporary stop. Since it can be emphasized, it is possible to improve the interest of the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous pattern.

In addition, in the feature section 225SG, a mode is exemplified in which a temporary stop suggestion performance and a temporary stop notification performance can be executed as performances related to a pseudo continuous performance during variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this. During the variable display, it may be possible to perform a preview effect (see FIG. 11-29 in the feature section 193SG) that suggests that the variable display result will be a jackpot, as a different effect from the temporary stop suggestion effect and the temporary stop notification effect. . It should be noted that these preview effects can be executed when a concentrated line is displayed on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop suggestion effect, while an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop notification effect. When is displayed, execution of the preview effect may be restricted. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the variable display result will be a jackpot by executing the preview effect, and the effect image for the temporary stop notification is displayed on the image display device 5. By restricting the execution of the preview performance, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the preview performance from being lowered by the temporary stop notification effect image and the interest of the preview performance from decreasing.

In addition, as a preview performance that can be executed during variable display, as shown in FIG. 12-11 as modification example 225SG-5, for example, when a pseudo continuous symbol temporarily stops as a result of a temporary stop suggestion performance, the next As a result of the pseudo-connection-suggesting performance, a pseudo-connection-suggesting performance that further suggests that the pseudo-connection pattern temporarily stops, and a variable display that is being executed at a predetermined position of the image display device 5 (for example, at the lower center of the image display device) An active display area 225SG005F is provided to display the pending memory display corresponding to the active display as an active display, and by changing the display mode of the active display, an active display preview effect that suggests that the variable display result will be a jackpot, and an active display It may also be possible to perform an active display change preview effect that suggests a change in the display mode.

In this way, when performing a pseudo-continuous suggestion performance as a preview performance, for example, as shown in FIGS. Based on the temporary stop of the image display device 5, an image with a left-right width dimension of L1 is displayed as a pseudo-connection suggestion effect on the upper part of the image display device 5, and a temporary stop notification with a transmittance of 0% is displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the temporary stop, the effect image for the temporary stop notification is hidden. In other words, the display of the image as a pseudo-continuation suggestion effect starts from the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuation pattern, but the image as a pseudo-continuation suggestion effect becomes visible to the player only when the effect image for the temporary stop notification is displayed. This is from the time when it was hidden.

On the other hand, when executing an active display change preview performance as a preview performance, the pseudo-continuous pattern is From the timing of the stop, the effect image for temporary stop notification is not displayed on the image display device 5, and the image of the active display change notice effect (in this modification 225SG-5, the image display device 5 displays an effect image from the right side of the image display device 5 to the active display area 225SG005F). An image of an arrow whose left and right width dimension is L2 (L1>L2) is displayed.

When the display mode of the active display changes as a result of the active display change preview performance, an arrow flying from the right side of the image display device 5 pierces the active display, as shown in FIG. 12-11(E). As a result, the display mode of the active display changes, and if the display mode of the active display does not change as a result of the active display change notice effect, as shown in FIG. 12-11(F), the display mode of the image display device 5 changes. It is only necessary that the arrow flying from the right side pass toward the left side of the image display device 5 without piercing the active display and then disappear.

In this way, in this modified example 225SG-5, when performing a pseudo-coupling suggestion production as a preview production, by displaying an effect image for temporary stop notification along with an image as a pseudo-coupling suggestion production on the image display device 5, While once making the image as a pseudo-coupled suggestion effect invisible to the player, when executing an active display change notice effect as a notice effect, the effect image for temporary stop notification is not displayed on the image display device 5. By displaying an image (arrow image) with a shorter display size than the image for the pseudo-link suggestion effect as the image for the active display change notice effect, the active display change notice effect can be blocked by the temporary stop notification effect image. This can prevent things from becoming difficult to understand.

In addition, in this modification example 225SG-5, when performing a pseudo-connection suggestion effect as a preview effect, a pseudo-connection suggestion effect is displayed on the upper part of the image display device 5 based on the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuation symbol as a result of the temporary stop notice effect. Although an example has been exemplified in which an image whose left and right width dimension is L1 is displayed as a continuous effect, and an effect image for temporary stop notification whose transmittance is 0% is displayed on the image display device 5, the present invention The present invention is not limited to this, and when performing a pseudo-connection suggestion effect as a preview effect, the transmittance is not 0% at the top of the image display device 5 together with the image as the pseudo-connection suggestion effect (for example, the transmittance is An effect image for temporary stop notification (20% or 50%) may be displayed.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 225SG in the embodiment of the present invention)
Next, the characteristic section 225SG (hereinafter referred to as the main characteristic section 225SG) in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that, in this feature section 225SG, descriptions of portions that have the same configuration as the above-mentioned feature section of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be omitted.

First, the display control section 123 in the feature section 225SG will be explained. The CGROM in the display control unit 123 stores a plurality of types of image data for displaying images on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 is capable of displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 5 based on one image data stored in the CGROM based on instructions from the performance control CPU 120, and can display multiple types of image data. By arranging and displaying the image on the image display device 5, it is possible to display a predetermined effect screen. When not displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 5, depending on the situation, other image data may be placed in front of the image data of the predetermined image with a transmittance of 0%. The predetermined image is not displayed on the production screen by controlling the image based on the data not to be displayed on the production screen, and by displaying the image on the image display device 5 that has created the display data in which the image data of the predetermined image is not arranged. It may be controlled as follows.

As shown in Figure 12-1(A) to Figure 12-1(C), Figure 12-2(A) to Figure 12-2(C), Figure 12-3(A) to Figure 12-3(C). For example, when displaying an image on the image display device 5, the image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on display data created by arranging a plurality of image data including image data 1 to 4. Of these, FIG. 12-1 is the image data immediately before the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped as a temporary stop suggestion effect in the main feature section 225SG, and FIG. 12-2 is the image data when the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped. Yes, and FIG. 12-3 is image data when the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop.

As shown in FIG. 12-2(A), image data 1 includes an effect image (temporary stop notification This is the data drawn to display the effect image for

As shown in FIG. 12-1(A), image data 2 is transmitted from the outer periphery of the image display device 5 to the center of the image display device 5 (“middle” decorative pattern display area 5C) as a temporary stop suggestion effect. This is data drawn to display saturated lines toward.

As shown in FIG. 12-1(B), FIG. 12-2(B), and FIG. 12-3(A), image data 3 shows a pseudo continuous pattern on the image display device 5 during execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect. This is data drawn to display a moving display from the top to the bottom. In addition, when a pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, the temporarily stopped pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed in a larger size (as shown in Figure 12-1 (B), the left and right sides of the pseudo-continuous pattern before the temporary stop are The width dimension is a, and the top and bottom width dimensions are b, but as shown in Figure 12-2 (B), the left and right width dimension of the pseudo-continuous pattern at the time of temporary stop is x (x>a), and the top and bottom width dimension is y. (y>b)), and immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect ends without the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stopping, the image display device 5 displays the data in place of the pseudo-continuous pattern. This data is drawn to display a variable display of normal decorative patterns (designs from "1" to "9" in this feature section 225SG) from the top to the bottom.

As shown in FIG. 12-3(B), the image data 4 is a pseudo continuous pattern directed downward from the center of the image display device 5 immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect ends without the pseudo continuous pattern temporarily stopping. This is data drawn to display a moving display of consecutive symbols.

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 to 12-3, display priorities for displaying images on the image display device 5 are set for these image data 1 to 4. Image data 1 is set to have the highest display priority. Further, the display priority of image data 2 is set lower than that of image data 1, and the display priority of image data 3 is set lower than that of image data 2. The display priority of image data 4 is set to be the lowest (display priority of images in image display device 5: image data 1>image data 2>image data 3>image data 4). That is, in the image display device 5, the image based on image data 1 is displayed as the uppermost image, the image based on image data 2 is displayed as the lower image than the image based on image data 1, and the image based on image data 3 is displayed as the image on the lower layer. An image is displayed as a lower layer image than an image based on image data 1 and an image based on image data 2, and an image based on image data 4 is displayed as an image based on image data 1, an image based on image data 2, and an image based on image data 3. It is displayed as a lower layer image than the image.

Therefore, when executing the temporary stop suggestion effect, as shown in Figure 12-1 (C), the image based on image data 2 (concentrated line) changes from the image based on image data 3 (from the top to the bottom of the pseudo-continuous pattern). It is now displayed with priority over the movement display). Furthermore, since the concentrated lines in this feature section 225SG are set to have a high transmittance (for example, 50%), while the temporary stop suggestion performance is being executed, the player cannot insert decorative symbols or pseudo-continuous symbols through the concentrated lines. It is visible.

Immediately after the pseudo continuous pattern temporarily stops, as shown in FIGS. 12-2(C) and 12-2(D), the image based on image data 1 (effect image for temporary stop notification) is changed to image data 3. The image is displayed with priority over the image based on the image (the pseudo-continuous pattern whose size has become larger than that during the moving display due to the temporary stop). Note that the effect image for temporary stop notification becomes non-displayed when a predetermined period of time elapses before the start of variable display again.

Note that the transmittance of the effect image for temporary stop notification in the main feature section 225SG is set to 0%. In other words, when the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5, as shown in FIGS. 12-2(C) and 12-2(D). As a result, the decorative symbols and pseudo-continuous symbols become invisible to the player, but after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, these decorative symbols and pseudo-continuous symbols become visible to the player.

Immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect ends without the pseudo continuous pattern temporarily stopping, an image based on image data 3 (a variable display of a decorative pattern different from the pseudo continuous pattern) is displayed as shown in Figure 12-3 (C). ) is displayed with priority over the image based on the image data 4 (the moving display of the pseudo-continuous pattern downward from the center of the image display device 5).

In particular, in this feature section 225SG, during execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) displays the image data shown in FIG. The player is made to pay attention to whether or not the symbols temporarily stop.

In addition, in the variable display that executes the temporary stop suggestion performance, the performance control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) controls whether the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped at the start timing of the variable display or not. The image data to be stopped is set and variable display is performed. Then, the performance control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) controls the image display device 5 at the display image data switching timing (see FIG. 11-33 of the above-mentioned feature section 193) for the temporary stop suggestion performance in which the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop. The image data to be displayed is switched from the image data in which the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped (FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2) to the image data in which the pseudo continuous pattern is not temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 12-3.

Next, the display mode of the image display device 5 in the variable display that executes the temporary stop suggestion effect in the main feature section 225SG will be described based on FIG. 12-4.

First, as shown in FIGS. 12-4(A) to 12-4(C), when a certain period of time has elapsed from the start of variable display, decorations are displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5C. The symbol stops (swinging stops) and becomes a reach. Thereafter, as the first temporary stop suggestion performance, the pseudo-continuous pattern moves from the top to the bottom in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 12-4(C) to 12-4(E), the image display device 5 responds to the movement of the pseudo-continuous pattern toward the center of the image display device 5. Then, the concentrated line is displayed moving toward the center of the image display device 5.

Then, if the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) switches the image data, as shown in FIG. 12-4(F). At the same time that the saturated line is hidden, the pseudo-continuous pattern continues to move downward on the image display device without temporarily stopping and becomes hidden.

On the other hand, if the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 12-4 (G) and 12-4 (H), the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops, An effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. Furthermore, since the transparency of the temporary stop notification effect image is set to 0% as mentioned above, the player cannot use the temporary stop notification effect until a predetermined period has elapsed from the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous pattern. The image makes the pseudo-continuous pattern invisible. Then, after a predetermined period of time has passed since the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous pattern, the effect image for the temporary stop notification is hidden, so that the player can visually see the pseudo-continuous pattern that is larger in size than during the temporary stop notification effect. It becomes possible.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present feature section 225SG, during the variable display of 1, the pseudo continuous pattern is moved and displayed toward the center of the image display device 5, and the pseudo continuous pattern is temporarily stopped. It is possible to perform a stop suggestion effect. Further, when the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped as a result of the temporary stop suggestion presentation, the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped and an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. The temporarily stopped pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily made invisible, and if the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion performance, the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed as an image without displaying the temporary stop notification effect image. Since the display device 5 continues to move downward and display the display, it disappears, so that the player can confirm whether the temporary stop suggestion performance is successful (temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol) or failed (the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop). ), which makes it easier to understand and improves the interest of the temporary stop suggestion performance.

Furthermore, during the temporary stop suggestion performance, concentrated lines with high transmittance are displayed on the image display device 5, thereby drawing the player's attention to whether or not the moving and displayed pseudo-continuous symbol will temporarily stop. You can improve your interest. Furthermore, when the pseudo-continuous symbols temporarily stop, an effect image for notifying the temporary stop with a transmittance of 0 is displayed on the image display device 5, thereby reducing the player's discomfort at the temporary stop. At the same time, it is possible to emphasize that the pseudo continuous pattern has temporarily stopped, so that the interest of the temporary stop of the pseudo continuous pattern can be improved.

In addition, when the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, the pseudo-continuous pattern at the time of the temporary stop is displayed in a larger size than before the temporary stop (the horizontal width dimension before the temporary stop is a, and the vertical width dimension is b) On the other hand, when temporarily stopped, the left and right width dimensions are x (x>a) and the vertical width dimensions are y (y>b)), so it is possible to improve the visibility of the temporarily stopped pseudo-continuous pattern, and also to improve the visibility of the pseudo-continuous pattern. Temporary stops can be emphasized more.

In addition, in this feature section 225SG, an example is given of a form in which the pseudo-consecutive patterns are displayed in a larger size from the timing when the pseudo-consecutive patterns temporarily stop than before the pseudo-consecutive patterns temporarily stop, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing when the pseudo-consecutive patterns are displayed in a larger size than before the temporary stop may be a timing just before the temporary stop, or a timing after the temporary stop, such as a timing when the effect image for notifying the temporary stop is no longer displayed.

In addition, in this feature section 225SG, from the timing when the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops, the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed in a larger size than before the pseudo-continuous pattern was temporarily stopped, thereby emphasizing that the pseudo-continuous pattern has temporarily stopped. Although the present invention is not limited to this, for example, it is possible to emphasize that the pseudo-continuous pattern has temporarily stopped by changing the shape or color of the pseudo-continuous pattern from the timing when the pseudo-continuous pattern has temporarily stopped. You may.

In addition, in this feature section 225SG, as shown in FIGS. 12-4(C) to 12-4(E), concentrated lines are displayed on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop suggestion effect, and the temporary stop suggestion effect is displayed. By increasing the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo-continuous pattern will temporarily stop by moving and displaying the concentrated line toward the center of the image display device 5 according to the progress, the pseudo-continuous pattern can temporarily stop. It is possible to increase expectations for the temporary stop and improve the interest of the temporary stop suggestion performance.

In addition, in this characteristic part 225SG, the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo-continuous pattern will be temporarily stopped is increased by moving and displaying the concentrated line toward the center of the image display device 5 in accordance with the progress of the temporary stop suggestion effect. Although the present invention is not limited to this, it is possible to change the color of the concentrated lines or increase the number of concentrated lines to be displayed (increase the density of concentrated lines) as the temporary stop suggestion progresses. ), the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo continuous pattern temporarily stops may be increased.

Although the characteristic part 225SG of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these, and even changes and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. .

For example, in the characteristic section 225SG, as shown in FIG. 12-1, by drawing concentrated lines as image data 2 and drawing decorative patterns and pseudo-continuous patterns as image data 3, the image display device 5 Although a mode in which concentrated lines are displayed with priority over decorative patterns and pseudo-continuous patterns has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the modification 225SG-1 shown in FIGS. 12-5(A) to 12-12 -5(C), by drawing saturated lines as image data 4, the image display device 5 displays decorative patterns and pseudo-connected patterns with priority over saturated lines (concentrated lines are displayed as decorative patterns and (displayed as an image on the rear side of the pseudo continuous pattern).

By doing this, as shown in FIGS. 12-6(A) to 12-6(H), during the temporary stop suggestion performance, the concentrated line is placed at the center of the image display device 5. By displaying them moving toward the area, it is possible to increase the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops, and the concentrated lines make it difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative and pseudo-continuous patterns. This can be prevented.

In addition, if the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion performance, the performance control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) switches the image data, as shown in FIG. 12-6 (F), At the same time that the saturated line is hidden, the pseudo-continuous pattern continues to move downward on the image display device without temporarily stopping and becomes hidden.

On the other hand, if the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 12-6 (G) and 12-6 (H), the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops, An effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. Furthermore, since the transparency of the temporary stop notification effect image is set to 0% as mentioned above, the player cannot use the temporary stop notification effect until a predetermined period has elapsed from the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous pattern. The image makes the pseudo-continuous pattern invisible. Then, after a predetermined period of time has passed since the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous pattern, the effect image for the temporary stop notification is hidden, so that the player can visually see the pseudo-continuous pattern that is larger in size than during the temporary stop notification effect. It becomes possible.

As described above, by displaying the concentrated line as an image on the rear side of the decorative pattern or the pseudo-continuous pattern, it is possible to improve the interest of the temporary stop suggestion effect that suggests that the pseudo-continuous pattern will temporarily stop. Furthermore, when the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops, an effect image for notifying the temporary stop is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5, so that the player's discomfort at the temporary stop can be reduced, and the temporary stop It is possible to emphasize what has been done, and it is possible to improve the interest of the temporary stop of the pseudo continuous pattern.

In addition, in the modification 225SG-1, if the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion presentation, after hiding the concentrated line, the image display device is turned on without temporarily stopping the pseudo-continuous pattern. Although a mode in which the display is continuously moved downward and hidden is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 225SG-2, FIGS. 12-7(A) to 12-7( As shown in H), if the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion presentation, the pseudo-continuous pattern continues to move downwards on the image display device without temporarily stopping and becomes hidden. On the other hand, the concentrated line may continue to be displayed for a predetermined period of time even after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden, up to the timing at which the variable display stops.

By doing this, similar to Modification Example 225SG-1, by displaying the concentrated line as an image on the rear side of the decorative pattern or the pseudo-continuous pattern, a temporary stop suggestion that suggests that the pseudo-continuous pattern will temporarily stop. It can improve the interest of the performance. If the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the pseudo-continuous pattern can also be caused by continuous display of concentrated lines for a predetermined period of time after the pseudo-continuous pattern is hidden on the image display device 5. It is possible to increase the interest in determining whether or not to make a temporary stop. Although not particularly shown in the drawings, when the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops as a result of the temporary stop suggestion presentation, the entire display area of the image display device 5 temporarily stops when the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops, similar to the feature section 225SG. By displaying an effect image for informing of a stop, it is possible to reduce the player's discomfort during the temporary stop.

In addition, in the modified example 225SG-2, decorative symbols and pseudo-continuous symbols are displayed with priority over concentrated lines during the temporary stop suggestion production, and when the pseudo-continuation symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion production. Regarding the above, an example has been given in which concentrated lines are continuously displayed for a predetermined period after the pseudo-continuous pattern is hidden on the image display device 5, but the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIGS. 12-8(A) to 12-8(H) as modification example 225SG-3, concentrated lines are displayed with priority over decorative patterns and pseudo-continuous patterns during the temporary stop suggestion performance, and If the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion presentation, even if the concentrated line is continuously displayed for a predetermined period after the pseudo-continuous pattern is hidden on the image display device 5. good.

By doing this, similar to the feature section 225SG, by displaying the decorative pattern or the pseudo-continuous pattern as an image on the rear side of the concentrated line, a temporary stop suggestion effect that suggests that the pseudo-continuous pattern will temporarily stop. You can improve your interest. If the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the pseudo-continuous pattern can also be caused by continuous display of concentrated lines for a predetermined period of time after the pseudo-continuous pattern is hidden on the image display device 5. It is possible to increase the interest in determining whether or not to make a temporary stop. Although not particularly shown in the drawings, when the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops as a result of the temporary stop suggestion performance, the entire display area of the image display device 5 temporarily stops when the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops, similar to the feature section 225SG. By displaying an effect image for informing of a stop, it is possible to reduce the player's discomfort during the temporary stop.

In addition, in the feature section 225SG, when the pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, an effect image for notifying the temporary stop is displayed as an image with a transmittance of 0% on the image display device 5, and the stopped pseudo-continuous pattern is temporarily visually recognized. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, as shown in FIGS. 12-9(A) to 12-9(C) as a modified example 225SG-4, pseudo-continuous pattern When the vehicle has temporarily stopped, the image display device 5 may display an effect image for temporary stop notification as an image having a lower transmittance (for example, 20%, etc.) than the concentrated line.

In other words, as shown in Figure 12-10, during the period in which the concentrated line is displayed as a temporary stop suggestion effect (the period until the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous pattern), the transmittance of the concentrated line is high (for example, , the aforementioned 50%), the player can easily see the decorative symbols and pseudo-continuous symbols over the concentrated line, while the period during which the temporary stop notification effect image is displayed as the temporary stop notification effect ( During the period after the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbols), the transmittance is lower than that of the concentrated lines (for example, 20% as mentioned above), so the player is more likely to see the decorative symbols and pseudo-continuous symbols than during the period when the concentrated lines are displayed The continuous pattern may be difficult to visually recognize. Although not particularly shown in this modification example 225SG-4, if the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion performance, a temporary stop notification is displayed on the image display device 5 as in other characteristic parts and modifications. The effect image for is not displayed.

By doing this, similar to the feature section 225SG, by displaying concentrated lines with relatively high transmittance during the temporary stop suggestion effect, a temporary stop suggestion effect that suggests that the pseudo-continuous pattern will make a temporary stop. You can improve your interest. When the pseudo-continuous pattern temporarily stops as a result of the temporary stop suggestion presentation (when the temporary stop notification presentation is executed), the image display device 5 By displaying the effect image for notifying a temporary stop in the entire display area, it is possible to reduce the player's sense of discomfort at the time of the temporary stop, and also to notify that the pseudo continuous symbol has temporarily stopped through the effect image for notifying the temporary stop. Since it can be emphasized, it is possible to improve the interest of the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous pattern.

In addition, in the feature section 225SG, a mode is exemplified in which a temporary stop suggestion performance and a temporary stop notification performance can be executed as performances related to a pseudo continuous performance during variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this. As modification example 225SG-5, during variable display, a preview effect that suggests that the variable display result will be a jackpot is used as a different effect from these temporary stop suggestion effects and temporary stop notification effects (see Figure 11-29 in feature section 193SG) ) may be executable. It should be noted that these preview effects can be executed when a concentrated line is displayed on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop suggestion effect, while an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop notification effect. When is displayed, execution of the preview effect may be restricted. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the variable display result will be a jackpot by executing the preview effect, and the effect image for the temporary stop notification is displayed on the image display device 5. By restricting the execution of the preview performance, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the preview performance from being lowered by the temporary stop notification effect image and the interest of the preview performance from decreasing.

In addition, as a preview performance that can be executed during variable display, as shown in FIG. 12-11 as modification example 225SG-5, for example, when a pseudo continuous symbol temporarily stops as a result of a temporary stop suggestion performance, the next As a result of the pseudo-coupling suggestion production, a pseudo-coupling suggestion production that further suggests that the pseudo-coupling pattern temporarily stops, and a variable display being executed at a predetermined position of the image display device 5 (for example, at the lower center of the image display device) An active display area 225SG005F is provided that displays a pending memory display corresponding to the active display as an active display, and by changing the display mode of the active display, an active display preview effect that suggests that the variable display result will be a jackpot, and an active display It may also be possible to execute an active display change preview effect that suggests that the display mode will change.

In this way, when a pseudo consecutive suggestion effect is executed as a preview effect, for example, as shown in Figures 12-11 (A) to 12-11 (C), an image with a left-right width dimension of L1 is displayed as a pseudo consecutive suggestion effect at the top of the image display device 5 based on the pseudo consecutive pattern temporarily stopping as a result of the temporary stop preview effect, and an effect image for the temporary stop notification with a transparency of 0% is displayed on the image display device 5, and the effect image for the temporary stop notification is hidden when a predetermined period of time has passed since the temporary stop. In other words, the display of the image as the pseudo consecutive suggestion effect begins from the timing when the pseudo consecutive pattern temporarily stops, but the image as the pseudo consecutive suggestion effect becomes visible to the player from the timing when the effect image for the temporary stop notification is hidden.

On the other hand, when executing an active display change preview performance as a preview performance, the pseudo-continuous pattern is From the timing of the stop, the effect image for temporary stop notification is not displayed on the image display device 5, and the image of the active display change notice effect (in this modified example 225SG-5, the image display device 5 displays an effect image from the right side of the image display device 5 to the active display area 225SG005F). An image of an arrow whose left and right width dimension is L2 (L1>L2) flying towards the target is displayed.

When the display mode of the active display changes as a result of the active display change preview performance, an arrow flying from the right side of the image display device 5 pierces the active display, as shown in FIG. 12-11(E). As a result, the display mode of the active display changes, and if the display mode of the active display does not change as a result of the active display change notice effect, as shown in FIG. 12-11(F), the display mode of the image display device 5 changes. It is only necessary that the arrow flying from the right side pass toward the left side of the image display device 5 without piercing the active display and then disappear.

In this way, in this modified example 225SG-5, when performing a pseudo-coupling suggestion production as a preview production, by displaying an effect image for temporary stop notification along with an image as a pseudo-coupling suggestion production on the image display device 5, While once making the image as a pseudo-coupled suggestion effect invisible to the player, when executing an active display change notice effect as a notice effect, the effect image for temporary stop notification is not displayed on the image display device 5. By displaying an image (arrow image) with a shorter display size than the image for the pseudo-coupling suggestion effect as the image for the active display change notice effect, the active display change notice effect can be blocked by the temporary stop notification effect image. This can prevent things from becoming difficult to understand.

In addition, in this modified example 225SG-5, when a pseudo consecutive suggestion effect is executed as a preview effect, an image with a left-right width dimension of L1 is displayed as a pseudo consecutive suggestion effect on the upper part of the image display device 5 based on the pseudo consecutive pattern being temporarily stopped as a result of the temporary stop preview effect, and an effect image for temporary stop notification with a transparency of 0% is displayed on the image display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a pseudo consecutive suggestion effect is executed as a preview effect, an effect image for temporary stop notification with a transparency other than 0% (for example, a transparency of 20% or 50%) may be displayed on the upper part of the image display device 5 together with the image as a pseudo consecutive suggestion effect.

In addition, in the characteristic section 193SG and the characteristic section 225SG, a symbol (pseudo-continuous effect) that notifies that a pseudo-continuous performance will be executed is used as one symbol among a plurality of decorative symbols, or as a symbol different from the decorative symbol. Although the present invention is not limited to this example, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, by changing the display mode such as the pending memory display at the end timing of the variable display, the display device 5 temporarily stops the symbol. The variable display result corresponding to the pending memory display can be executed as a change effect indicating that the variable display result is a jackpot, and can be displayed as one of a plurality of decorative symbols or as a symbol different from the decorative symbol. , a case may be provided in which the symbol indicating that the pending memory display changes (the pending memory display change notification symbol) stops on the image display device 5. In this way, when the pending memory display change notification pattern stops on the image display device 5, the provisional stop suggestion in the feature section 193SG or the feature section 225SG is made based on whether or not the pending memory display change notification pattern stops. It may also be possible to perform a performance equivalent to the performance (suggestive performance in the present invention).

In addition, in the characteristic section 193SG and the characteristic section 225SG, a symbol (pseudo-continuous effect) that notifies that a pseudo-continuous performance will be executed is used as one symbol among a plurality of decorative symbols, or as a symbol different from the decorative symbol. Although a mode in which a pattern) is temporarily stopped on the image display device 5 has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to display a plurality of images as background images on the image display device 5. It is possible to suggest the ratio of the variable display result being executed to a jackpot depending on the background image, and the background image changes as one of a plurality of decorative patterns or as a pattern different from the decorative pattern. A case may be provided in which the symbol indicating that the background image change is to be performed (background image change notification symbol) stops on the image display device 5. In this way, when the background image change notification pattern stops on the image display device 5, the provisional stop suggestion effect in the feature section 193SG or the feature section 225SG is made based on whether or not the background image change notification pattern stops. A corresponding effect (suggestion effect in the present invention) may be made executable.

Further, in the feature section 193SG, the pachinko game machine 1 is illustrated as a game machine that plays a predetermined game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a game machine that plays a predetermined game is defined as a game machine that plays at least a predetermined game. In addition to the pachinko game machine 1, it may be a slot machine or a general game machine as long as it performs the following.

In addition, although this specification has given examples of multiple characteristic features and variations as configurations of the gaming machine of the present invention, the gaming machine of the present invention may be implemented by combining these multiple characteristic features and variations, or may implement only one characteristic feature or variation.

For example, in the characteristic section 193SG or the characteristic section 225SG, a symbol (pseudo-continuous effect) that notifies that a pseudo-continuous performance will be executed may be used as one symbol among a plurality of decorative symbols, or as a symbol different from the decorative symbol. Although a mode in which the symbols (symbols) are temporarily stopped on the image display device 5 has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. A performance corresponding to a temporary stop suggestion performance in the feature section 193SG or the feature section 225SG (suggestion performance in the present invention) is executed for the stop of a pattern that is suggestible and that suggests that a specific setting value is set. It may be possible.

The present invention is not limited to what has been described above. In addition, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within the scope of the present invention, in addition to the above-mentioned embodiments and other embodiments described below.

Further, all or some of the configurations shown in the embodiment and each modification example described above, and the configurations shown in the embodiment example and each modification example described later may be combined arbitrarily.

It should be noted that the above-described embodiments and the later-described embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all respects and should not be considered restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than the above description and the following description, and it is intended that all changes within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims are included.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention can perform variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, as well as perform identification of multiple types of effects including specific effect identification information (for example, pseudo-continuous symbols). An advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed by performing a variable display of information (for example, a decorative pattern) and deriving and displaying a display result. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in a variable manner, and the specific performance identification information is displayed as a variable display at a predetermined timing from when the variable display of the performance identification information is started until when the display result is derived and displayed. A specific effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect process during variable display shown in FIG. 10) that can execute a specific effect (for example, a pseudo continuous effect) that restarts the variable display after temporarily stopping it. , the specific performance identification information indicates that the specific performance identification information is capable of executing a suggestive performance that suggests a temporary stop (for example, a temporary stop suggestive performance) (for example, the performance control CPU 120 executes the variable display performance process shown in FIG. 10). ), and a notification performance execution means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 shown in FIG. a state control means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-17, Based on the part that executes step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the control microcomputer 100 (as shown in FIG. 16-19, the part that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the variable display. update means (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the suggested effect execution means is configured to update the numerical information using the suggested effect. After the visibility of performance identification information different from the specific performance identification information is once lowered to a first low visibility state by displaying an effect display, a second low visibility state whose visibility is even lower than the first low visibility state is established. It is possible to perform an effect that lowers the visibility to a low visibility state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-33 and 11-34, by displaying concentrated lines at the density D1 on the image display device 5, the left and right decorative patterns can be After reducing the visibility, the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is further reduced by displaying concentrated lines at a density D2), the notification performance execution means uses the specific performance identification information as the notification performance. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35, the effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed on the entire display area of the image display device 5. (a part in which the left and right decorative patterns are made invisible by displaying them), the suggestive effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestive effect even when the specific effect identification information does not temporarily stop, and the suggestive effect does not temporarily stop. In this case, the effect display can be continuously displayed for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing has passed (for example, as shown in FIG. is the part where the concentrated line continues to be displayed even after the pseudo continuous pattern is hidden on the image display device 5), and the effect display is more effective after the predetermined timing than before the predetermined timing. High transparency (for example, as shown in Figure 11-33, when the pseudo-continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, concentrated lines are displayed at density D2 before the display image data switching timing, and the display image After the data switching timing, concentrated lines are displayed at the density D1, so the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is higher after the display image data switching timing than before the display image data switching timing. (part), the state control means is capable of controlling the state to the special state when a special condition is satisfied by the numerical information updated by the updating means becoming a specific value corresponding to a special number of times as the number of executions of the variable display. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes step 100IWS74 and step 100IWS75 in the game control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 16-17, step 100IWS170 in the game control microcomputer 100, (a part that executes step 100IWS173), the updating means updates the numerical information depending on whether variable display of the first identification information is executed or when variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, As shown in FIG. 16-13, an example is a gaming machine that executes step 100IWS71 in the gaming control microcomputer 100.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectations for the temporary stop by the suggestive effect, and it is possible to increase the player's sense of excitement regarding the temporary stop by executing the notification effect, and If a temporary stop is not made, the effect display continues to be displayed even after the predetermined timing of the temporary stop, making it easier for the player to recognize that the temporary stop has not been made, and making it easier for the player to recognize the fact that the temporary stop has not been made. Since the feeling of disappointment can be alleviated, the player's interest in the game can be improved. In addition, by increasing the transparency of the effect display after the predetermined timing when the specific performance identification information temporarily stops, the player is made aware that the specific performance identification information does not temporarily stop, and it is easy to see through the effect display. By increasing attention to the background image, it is possible to alleviate the player's sense of disappointment that the specific performance identification information did not temporarily stop. Furthermore, relief for the player can be suitably realized. Specifically, even if the gaming state changes and any identification information is displayed variably, the numerical information continues to be updated, making it easier for the player to be rescued and increasing his or her desire to play. Can be done.

In other words, even if the specific performance identification information does not temporarily stop, the effect display will continue to be displayed for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing has passed, so the lingering effect of the effect display will strongly impress the player with the suggestive performance. This makes it possible to alleviate the player's feeling of disappointment compared to when the effect display ends immediately after a predetermined timing. Since the numerical information is updated depending on when the display is executed, for example, the numerical information is updated only when either the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information is executed. Since it becomes easier for the numerical information to reach the special number of times than in the case, and the player is more likely to be rescued, the player's motivation for playing the game can be increased. That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that, when installed in a gaming parlor, can easily attract the interest of players and increase the players' desire to play.

Alternatively, the gaming machine of the present invention may also perform variable display of first identification information and variable display of second identification information, as well as variable display of multiple types of production identification information (for example, decorative patterns). A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed. Machine 1), as a variable display, at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the performance identification information to the derivation and display of the display result, special identification information different from the performance identification information (for example, pseudo-continuous pattern ) is temporarily stopped and then resumes the variable display (for example, a specific effect execution means (for example, a pseudo continuous effect) that can be executed by the effect control CPU 120 executing the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 10). part), and a suggestive effect execution means (for example, a variable displaying effect shown in FIG. a part that executes processing), and a notification performance execution means (for example, a performance control CPU 120 shown in FIG. a state control means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-17, Based on the part that executes step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the control microcomputer 100 (as shown in FIG. 16-19, the part that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the variable display. update means (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the suggested effect execution means is configured to update the numerical information using the suggested effect. , by displaying an effect display, the visibility of the performance identification information is once lowered to a first low visibility state, and then to a second low visibility state whose visibility is even lower than the first low visibility state. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-33 and 11-34, after reducing the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns by displaying concentrated lines at the density D1 on the image display device 5, , a part that further reduces the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns by displaying concentrated lines at a density D2), the notification effect execution means is capable of executing a presentation that makes the presentation identification information invisible as the notification effect. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35, an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5, so that the left and right decorative patterns are made invisible. ), the suggestive effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestive effect even when the special identification information does not temporarily stop, and when the temporary stop does not occur, the effect is displayed for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing has passed. can be continuously displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-33), the effect display has higher transparency after the predetermined timing than before the predetermined timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-33, When the pseudo continuous pattern does not temporarily stop, the concentrated lines are displayed at the density D2 before the display image data switching timing, and the concentrated lines are displayed at the density D1 after the display image data switching timing. (Therefore, the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is higher after the display image data switching timing than before the display image data switching timing), and the state control means uses the numerical values updated by the updating means. When the special condition is satisfied by the information being a specific value corresponding to the special number of times as the number of executions of the variable display, the special state can be controlled (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the game control 16-17, the part that executes step 100IWS170 and step 100IWS173 in the microcomputer 100 for game control), the updating means Numerical information is updated depending on whether variable display of the identification information is performed or when variable display of the second identification information is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, The part that executes step 100IWS71) is a gaming machine.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectations for the temporary stop by the suggestive effect, and it is possible to increase the player's sense of excitement regarding the temporary stop by executing the notification effect, If the temporary stop is not made, the effect display continues to be displayed even after the predetermined timing of the temporary stop, making it easier for the player to recognize that the temporary stop was not made, and also making it easier for the player to recognize that the temporary stop was not made. Since the feeling of disappointment can be alleviated, the player's interest in the game can be improved. In addition, by increasing the transparency of the effect display after the predetermined timing when the special identification information temporarily stops, the player is made aware that the special identification information does not temporarily stop, and it becomes easier to see through the effect display. By increasing attention to the background image, it is possible to alleviate the player's sense of disappointment that the special identification information was not temporarily stopped. Furthermore, relief for the player can be suitably realized. Specifically, even when the gaming state changes and any identification information is displayed variably, the numerical information continues to be updated, making it easier for the player to be rescued and increasing his or her desire to play. Can be done.

In other words, even if the special identification information does not temporarily stop, the effect display will continue to be displayed for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing has passed, so the lingering effect of the effect display will strongly impress the player with the suggestive effect. This can alleviate the player's feeling of disappointment compared to the case where the effect display ends immediately after a predetermined timing has passed. For example, if the numerical information is updated only when either the variable display of the first identification information or the variable display of the second identification information is executed. Since it becomes easier for the numerical information to reach the special number of times and the player is more likely to be rescued, the player's motivation for playing the game can be increased. That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that, when installed in a gaming parlor, can easily attract the interest of players and increase the players' desire to play.

Furthermore, as an example of a form of a gaming machine that can enhance the interest in gaming and can suitably realize rescue for the player, there is provided a gaming machine that can execute variable display of first identification information and variable display of second identification information, and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) when a specific display result (e.g., a jackpot pattern) is derived and displayed, and that has state control means that can be controlled to a special state (e.g., a time-saving state) in which the variable display is more likely to be executed than in a normal state (e.g., as shown in FIG. 16-17, a part that executes steps 100IWS166 and 100IWS173 in the gaming control microcomputer 100, and as shown in FIG. 16-19, a part that executes step 100IWS537 in the gaming control microcomputer 100), and update means that can update numerical information based on the execution of the variable display (e.g., as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part that executes step 100IWS537 in the gaming control microcomputer 100). The state control means can control the state to the special state when the numerical information updated by the update means becomes a specific value corresponding to the special number of times, and a special condition is established (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part in the game control microcomputer 100 that executes steps 100IWS74 and 100IWS75, and as shown in FIG. 16-17, a part in the game control microcomputer 100 that executes steps 100IWS170 and 100IWS173), and the update means updates the numerical information when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part in the game control microcomputer 100 that executes step 100IWS71). An example of the form of these gaming machines will be described below as another form example.

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

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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. 13 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 in the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S901). Next, necessary initial settings are performed (step S902). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output ports, etc.), settings to make the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S903). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S903; Yes), initialization processing (step S908) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process to clear the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command instructing initialization to the production control board 12 (step S909). When receiving the performance control command, the performance control CPU 120 displays a screen on the image display device 5, for example, to notify that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S903; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S904). When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power outage or the like (power outage), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko game machine 1 becomes unable to operate due to the power supply stop. In this power supply stop processing, processing for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, data protection processing for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes adding error detection codes (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for proceeding with the game (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.), as well as backup flag states and error detection codes. In step S904, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S904; No), initialization processing (step S908) is executed.

If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S904; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check on the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S904; Yes). S905). In step S905, it is determined whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, for example, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S905; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time the power supply was stopped, so initialization processing (step S908) is executed.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S905; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S906) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of power supply stop. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the gaming state is restored to the state at the time of power supply stoppage, and if the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols will be resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. That will happen.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits a production control command to the production control board 12 to instruct recovery from the power outage (step S907). In line with this, a performance control command that specifies the backed-up gaming state before the power outage, or a performance control command that specifies the display result of the special game that is currently being executed if the special game is being executed. A command may also be sent. These commands can be the same as the commands that are set to be sent in the special design process described later. When the performance control CPU 120 receives a performance control command that specifies the time of recovery from a power outage, it notifies the image display device 5, for example, that recovery from a power outage has been completed or that recovery from a power outage is in progress. Display the screen to do so. The performance control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the performance control command.

After completing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 104 (step S9010). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S9011), and the interrupt is permitted (step S9012). ). 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.

FIG. 14 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 a pre-reading determination. . The performance control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is transferred from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 5 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted to.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The jackpot opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening is opened, and a process of measuring the elapsed time from when the jackpot opening is opened, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the jackpot opening This includes processing for determining whether it is time to return the switch from an open state to a closed state. Then, when returning the big prize opening to the closed state, after executing a process such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The jackpot opening process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 15 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. 15, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a pre-read notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-read preview setting process, for example, based on the performance control command at the time of start-up winning that is transmitted from the main board 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-read preview performance are performed. Further, processing for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the production control command.

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

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

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

The variable display performance process of step S172 is a process executed when the performance 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, to drive the movable body 32, to output voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and to turn on/off/blink the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14, thereby executing various performance controls during the variable display of the decorative pattern. After performing such performance control, for example, in response to the reading of an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern from the performance control pattern, or the reception of a command specifying the stop display of the fixed decorative pattern from the main board 11, the fixed decorative pattern, which is the display result of the decorative pattern, is stopped. When the final decorative pattern is displayed in a stopped state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "3" and the performance process during variable display ends.

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

The small hit performance process in step S90174 is a process that is executed when the value of the performance control process flag is "4". In this small win performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small win game state, and executes various performance controls in the small win game state based on the setting content. . In addition, in the small hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify ending the small win game state, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small win ending production. It is updated to a certain "5" and the small hit performance process is ended.

The small win end presentation process of step S90175 is executed when the value of the presentation control process flag is "5". In this small win end presentation process, the presentation control CPU 120 sets a presentation control pattern corresponding to, for example, the end of a small win game state, and executes various presentation controls at the end of the small win game state based on the settings. After that, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small win end presentation process ends.

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

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

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 108IW)
Next, the characteristic part 108IW of this embodiment will be explained. In this feature section 108IW, the gaming state is controlled to be either a normal state, a time saving state, or a variable probability state (which is also controlled in a time saving state). In this example, in the time saving state, the average special symbol fluctuation time is shortened compared to the normal state, and the average regular symbol fluctuation time is shortened compared to the normal state, and compared to the normal state. The probability of winning a ``Puzu'' in the ``Puzu'' game increases. For example, in the normal state, the probability of hitting a common symbol is 10%, but in the time saving state, the probability of hitting a common symbol is increased to 90%, and a game ball enters the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting prize opening). It becomes easier. In addition, not limited to such an aspect, for example, in the time saving state, by lengthening the open time of the variable winning ball device 6B compared to the normal state, the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning port) is opened. It may be configured so that it is easier for game balls to win prizes.

Further, in this example, in the variable probability state, the probability of hitting the jackpot (jackpot probability) is increased compared to the normal state and the time saving state. In addition, in this example, when controlled to the variable probability state, it is also controlled to the time saving state.

In addition, in this example, in addition to the case where the fluctuating display result is a jackpot and the jackpot game is controlled to a variable probability state or time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game, even when the fluctuating display result is a loss, the time-save winning symbol is derived and displayed. It may be controlled to shorten the time based on what has been done.

Furthermore, in this example, after the power is turned on to the gaming machine, after a jackpot occurs, after a time reduction occurs, after a relief time reduction occurs, even if the fluctuating display ends a predetermined number of times (in this example, 800 times), the next jackpot does not occur. Even if a time reduction error does not occur, the time reduction state (relief time reduction) may be applied.

In addition, in the time saving state, (1) control to increase the probability of hitting a normal symbol, (2) control to shorten the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and (3) opening time of the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning port). (4) control to shorten the variation time of the special symbol can be performed, but all of these controls (1) to (4) may be performed, or (1) to (4) may be performed. Some of the controls in (4) may not be performed. For example, which one of (1) to (4) is controlled may be different in a time saving state via a jackpot, a time saving state via a time saving loss, and a time saving state via a rescue time saving, They may be the same.

Further, for example, in the low base state, the probability of winning a common symbol may be set to 1/1, or the probability of losing may be extremely low, and the probability of winning a common symbol may be substantially 1/1. In other words, when the relief time is shortened, even if the control in (1) above is not performed, some or all of the controls in (2) to (4) above are performed, so that a high base state is achieved. It's okay.

Note that it is preferable that the number of fluctuations n until the rescue time is controlled to be shortened and the number of times N of time reduction in the rescue time reduction are defined as follows.
2.5P≦n≦3.0P
0.4P≦N≦3.8P
(P = denominator of jackpot probability ML, n = number of fluctuations, N = number of time savings)
Specifically, for example, if the jackpot probability is 1/300, the number of fluctuations n will be 750 to 900, and the number of time savings N will be 120 to 1140. As will be described later, in this example, when the set value "6" has the highest jackpot probability, the jackpot probability is approximately 1/270, so the number of fluctuations n is 675 to 810, and the number of time savings N is 108 to 108. It becomes 1026. Further, in the case of the set value "1" which has the lowest jackpot probability, the jackpot probability is about 1/319, so the number of fluctuations n is 797 to 957, and the number of time savings N is 127 to 1212. In this example, the number of fluctuations n and the number of time reductions N are both set to "800", and the above regulations are satisfied no matter which setting value they are set to.

Next, a gaming machine according to Example 1 in the feature section 108IW of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16-1 to 16-47.

(Board configuration)
FIG. 16-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the characteristic part 108IW. In the pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic part 108IW, in addition to the board configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, as shown in FIG. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 16-1, a right-handed hitting notification LED 100IW20 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16-1, fourth symbol displays 100IW21a and 21b are provided on the left and right sides of the image display device 5, respectively. Among these, the fourth symbol display device 100IW21a provided on the left side of the image display device 5 is a display device that executes variable display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol. Further, the fourth symbol display device 100IW21b provided on the right side of the image display device 5 is a display device that executes variable display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol. In this example, the fourth symbol display devices 100IW21a and 21b are each composed of two LEDs arranged one above the other, and the fluctuating display of the fourth symbol is executed by repeating alternately lighting and extinguishing the two LEDs. Ru.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16-1, in the pachinko game machine 1 in this feature section 108IW, instead of the passage gate 41 shown in FIG. A gate 100IW41 is provided. In this feature section 108IW, a common figure game is executed based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 100IW41. Therefore, in this feature section 108IW, in the variable probability state or time saving state, the probability of hitting a common symbol increases, so it is advantageous to perform the firing operation (right-handed operation) aiming at the right side of the game area. On the other hand, in the present feature section 108IW, in the normal state, it is more advantageous to perform a firing operation (left-handed operation) aiming at the left side of the game area.

(Jackpot probability, time saving probability)
FIGS. 16-2 and 16-3 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the jackpot probability and the short-time loss probability for each set value. Of these, FIG. 16-2 shows the jackpot probability and the short-time loss probability when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Moreover, FIG. 16-3 shows the jackpot probability and the short-time loss probability when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. In this example, the setting value can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values that have different advantages for the player (in this example, different jackpot probabilities), and when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to execute setting confirmation processing and setting change processing to check current setting values and change setting values. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 16-2 and 16-3, this example shows a configuration in which the settings can be changed in six levels from "1" to "6". It should be noted that the configuration is not limited to the case where the settings can be changed in 6 stages, but may be configured so that the settings can be changed in 2 to 5 stages, or the settings can be changed in 7 stages or more, for example.

As shown in Figures 16-2 (A) and 16-3 (A), both when executing the variable display of the first special symbol and when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the non-probability variable state (low In the probability state (normal state or time saving state), the setting value "1" has the lowest jackpot probability of "205/65536" (approximately 1/319), making it the most disadvantageous setting for the player. The jackpot probability increases in the order of setting value "2", setting value "3", setting value "4", and setting value "5", and for setting value "6", the jackpot probability is "242/65536", which is the highest. This setting is high (approximately 1/270) and is the most advantageous setting for the player.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 16-2 (B) and 16-3 (B), both when executing the variable display of the first special symbol and when executing the variable display of the second special symbol, the probability variable state ( In the high probability state), the setting value "1" has the lowest jackpot probability of "2050/65536" (approximately 1/32), making it the most disadvantageous setting for the player. The jackpot probability increases in the order of setting value "2", setting value "3", setting value "4", and setting value "5", and for setting value "6", the jackpot probability is "2420/65536", which is the highest. This setting is high (about 1/27) and is the most advantageous setting for the player. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 16-2 and 16-3, in this example, the jackpot probability is increased 10 times in the variable probability state compared to the non-probable variable state.

In addition, as shown in Figure 16-2, when performing a variable display of the first special symbol, regardless of whether the setting value is "1" to "6" (in addition, whether it is in a variable state or not), (regardless of whether the state is in a variable state or not), the probability of time saving failure is constant at "164/65536" (approximately 1/400). In addition, as shown in Figure 16-3, when performing a variable display of the second special symbol, regardless of the setting value "1" to "6" (in addition, whether it is in a variable state or not) (regardless of whether the state is non-deterministic or not), the probability of time saving failure is constant at "328/65536" (approximately 1/200). That is, in this example, the determination value for determining the time saving deviation is the same regardless of the set value.

As shown in Figures 16-2 and 16-3, even if the jackpot probability is varied depending on the set value while the probability of losing time is constant, as shown in Figures 16-2 and 16-3, By varying the probabilities between set values "1" to "6", the number of determination values for each set value may be made consistent.

In addition, it may be further configured to be controllable to a small winning gaming state. If the configuration is such that the small win can also be determined, for example, the configuration may be such that the small win probability is constant regardless of the set value "1" to "6".

In addition, in the case where the small win can also be determined, the structure may be such that there is a small win with time saving that controls the time saving state using the small win as an opportunity.

Note that the examples shown in FIGS. 16-2 and 16-3 are just examples, and various ways can be considered for setting the jackpot probability and the short-time loss probability. For example, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 16-2 and 16-3, when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, the time saving probability is approximately 1/400, and the variation of the second special symbol is approximately 1/400. In the case where the display is executed, the probability of time saving failure is approximately 1/200, but on the contrary, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the time saving failure probability is approximately 1/200, When performing a variable display of the second special symbol, the time saving probability may be configured to be approximately 1/400.

(Jackpot type determination table)
FIG. 16-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. Of these, FIG. 16-4(A) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol. Further, FIG. 16-4(B) shows a specific example of the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 16-4 (A), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol is based on the random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. This is a table that is referred to to determine the type of jackpot as one of "normal jackpot", "probable variable jackpot", or "sudden probability variable jackpot".

As shown in FIG. 16-4 (B), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol is based on the random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. This is a table that is referred to to determine the type of jackpot as one of "normal jackpot", "probable variable jackpot", or "sudden probability variable jackpot".

"Normal jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the jackpot game state for 15 rounds and shifts to the time saving state after the jackpot game state ends. When the time saving state is entered, the time saving state is maintained until the 100-time variation display is completed or the next jackpot occurs.

A "variable probability jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state for 15 rounds and then shifts to a variable probability state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Once the state changes to the variable probability state, the variable probability state is maintained until the 100 variable displays are completed or the next jackpot occurs. In addition, in this example, when controlled to the variable probability state, it is also controlled to the time saving state.

"Suddenly variable probability jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a two-round jackpot gaming state and then shifts to a variable probability state after the jackpot gaming state ends. When the state changes to the variable probability state, the variable probability state is maintained until the 100-time variable display ends or the next jackpot occurs. In addition, in this example, when controlled to the variable probability state, it is also controlled to the time saving state.

In addition, in this example, in the case of "normal jackpot" and "probable variable jackpot", in each of the 15 rounds during the jackpot game, 29 seconds elapse or a predetermined number of games (10 in this example) are played. The grand prize opening is controlled to be open until a ball wins (therefore, the long opening of the grand prize opening is performed 15 times). On the other hand, in the case of a "suddenly variable jackpot", the jackpot is controlled to be open for an extremely short period of 0.5 seconds in each of the two rounds of the jackpot game (therefore, the jackpot is kept open for a short period of time). (opening is done twice). Therefore, in the case of a "suddenly variable probability jackpot", it is virtually impossible to expect a prize to enter the big winning hole, and it can be made to appear as if the state has suddenly shifted to a variable probability state.

As shown in FIG. 16-4(A), in this example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and a jackpot occurs, there is a 40% probability that it is determined to be a "normal jackpot", a 40% probability that it is determined to be a "probable jackpot", and a 20% probability that it is determined to be a "sudden probable jackpot". Also, as shown in FIG. 16-4(B), in this example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and a jackpot occurs, there is a 40% probability that it is determined to be a "normal jackpot", a 55% probability that it is determined to be a "probable jackpot", and a 5% probability that it is determined to be a "sudden probable jackpot".

(Time-saving type determination table)
Fig. 16-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a time-saving type determination table stored in the ROM 101. Among these, Fig. 16-5 (A) shows a specific example of a time-saving type determination table for the first special symbol. Fig. 16-5 (B) shows a specific example of a time-saving type determination table for the second special symbol.

As shown in Figure 16-5 (A), the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol is based on the random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a time-saving losing symbol. , is a table that is referred to in order to determine the time saving type as one of "time saving difference A", "work time saving difference B", or "work time saving difference C".

As shown in Figure 16-5 (B), the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol is based on the random number for type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a time-saving losing symbol. , is a table that is referred to in order to determine the time saving type as one of "time saving difference A", "work time saving difference B", or "work time saving difference C".

As shown in FIGS. 16-5(A) and (B), in this example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the time is shortened, and when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed and the time is shortened, In any case, there is a probability of 1/3 that it is determined to be a "time saving error A", a 1/3 probability that it is determined to be a "time saving error B", and a 1/3 probability that it is a "time saving error C". It is determined that

The example shown in FIG. 16-5 is just one example, and various methods for determining the time-saving type are conceivable. For example, when the time-saving miss is determined based on the first special symbol changing display, the probability of determining "Time-saving miss C" is increased, while when the time-saving miss is determined based on the second special symbol changing display, the probability of determining "Time-saving miss A" is increased. In this way, the rate of determining the time-saving type may be different when the first special symbol changing display is executed and when the second special symbol changing display is executed.

Further, for example, if the configuration is configured such that the time reduction can be determined even during the time reduction state via the rescue time reduction, it may be configured so that the time reduction number counter etc. is not uniformly overwritten even if the time reduction is exceeded, or the time reduction failure symbol Depending on the type, the time saving counter etc. may be overwritten or not overwritten in some cases.

FIG. 16-6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the time saving types. As shown in FIG. 16-6, in this example, in the normal state, when the "time saving difference A" occurs, the time reduction state is controlled to 100 times, and when the "time saving difference B" occurs, the time reduction state is controlled to the number of time reductions of 50 times. The time saving state is controlled to a time saving state of 30 times, and in the case of "time saving failure C", the time saving state is controlled to a time saving state of 30 time saving times. In addition, in the time saving state, when it becomes "time saving loss A", the time saving state is controlled until the next jackpot, and when it becomes "time saving loss B", it is controlled to the time saving state with 200 time saving times, and "time saving loss C'', the time saving state is controlled to a time saving state of 100 time saving times. In addition, in the normal state and the time saving state, in the case of saving time saving, the time saving state is controlled to the time saving state of 800 time saving times.

In addition, in this example, as will be described later, there is no case where it is determined that the time saving is off in a variable probability state. Furthermore, in this example, as will be described later, there is no case where it is determined that the time saving is canceled even in the time saving state due to the relief time saving. In addition, in this example, as will be described later, after the time reduction is controlled to a time reduction state of 800 time reductions due to the relief time reduction, if a jackpot does not occur even after 800 fluctuation displays are completed, the relief time reduction is resumed. Accordingly, the time saving state (relief time saving) is controlled to the number of time saving times of 800 times. Therefore, the number of time reductions due to relief time reduction is essentially until the next jackpot occurs.

Here, the relief time reduction attainment rate for each set value will be explained. The relief time reduction attainment rate is the rate at which the time reduction state is controlled via the relief time reduction. The time saving state via the relief time saving is not controlled by the jackpot gaming state, but is controlled by changing n times (800 times in this example), so the relief time saving attainment rate K is as follows. It can be calculated as follows.
K=(1-ML)n={(P-1)÷P}n
(K=Relief time saving attainment rate, P=Denominator of jackpot probability ML, n=Number of operations)

Specifically, for example, if the setting value is "1", the jackpot probability ML is approximately 1/319, so the relief time saving attainment rate K is 8.1%, and if the setting value is "2", the jackpot probability ML is approximately 1/319. Since it is about 1/310, the rescue time saving attainment rate K is 7.5%, and if the setting value is "3", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/300, so the rescue time saving attainment rate K is 6.9%, If the setting value is "4", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/290, so the relief time saving attainment rate K is 6.3%, and if the setting value is "5", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/280. The rescue time saving attainment rate K is 5.7%, and if the setting value is "6", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/270, so the rescue time saving attainment rate K is 5.1%.

In this way, the lower the set value of the jackpot probability, the higher the relief time shortening attainment rate. Thereby, even if the jackpot probability is set to a low value, it is possible to rescue the player.

Further, the method of controlling the number of time reductions when the time reduction is delayed is not limited to that shown in FIG. 16-6. For example, even if the same time saving pattern is derived and displayed, the control may be configured such that the number of time saving times is the same (100) in the normal state and in the time saving state. Also, for example, even if the same time saving symbol is derived and displayed, if it is in the normal state, the number of time savings is controlled to be 100 times, and if it is in the time saving state, it is controlled to be 0 times (i.e. It may also be configured such that the current state falls from the time saving state to the normal state. There are various possible ways to control the number of time reductions when the time reduction is delayed in this way.

(Fluctuation pattern table)
FIGS. 16-7 and 16-8 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of variation pattern tables in the feature section 108IW. Of these, FIG. 16-7(A) shows a specific example of the fluctuation pattern table A for jackpot. Further, FIG. 16-7(B) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table B for deviations in the normal state. Further, FIG. 16-7(C) shows a specific example of the fluctuation pattern table C for the loss during the time saving state controlled via the jackpot. Further, FIG. 16-7(D) shows a specific example of the fluctuation pattern table D for the time-saving state time deviation controlled via the time-saving deviation.

Further, FIG. 16-8(E) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table E for the failure in the time saving state controlled via the relief time saving. Further, FIGS. 16-8 (F) and (G) show specific examples of variation pattern tables F and G for deviations within the last 10 variations that shorten the relief time. Among these, the variation pattern table F shown in FIG. 16-8(F) is a variation pattern table immediately before relief time reduction that is selected when the number of pending memories (for example, the total number of pending memories) is 3 or less. Further, the variation pattern table F shown in FIG. 16-8 (G) is a variation pattern table immediately before relief time reduction that is selected when the number of pending memories (for example, the total number of pending memories) is 4 or more.

Further, FIG. 16-8 (H) shows a specific example of a fluctuation pattern table H for failure in a variable probability state. However, in this example, even in the variable probability state or the time saving state, if the number of pending memories is not 1 or more (if there is no pending memory), the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table B.

Figure 16-8 (I) shows a specific example of a fluctuation pattern table I for a miss in the fluctuation display that results in a rescue time reduction. Figure 16-8 (J) shows a specific example of a fluctuation pattern table J for a jackpot in the fluctuation display that results in a rescue time reduction.

As shown in FIG. 16-7 (A), in this example, in the case of a jackpot, the variation patterns include variation pattern PB2-1 (normal reach), variation pattern PB2-2 (super reach α), variation pattern PB2 -3 (super reach β).

Also, as shown in FIG. 16-7 (B), in this example, if a miss occurs during normal conditions, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be one of the following: fluctuation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation), fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), or fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16-7 (C), in this example, if there is a deviation during the time-saving state controlled via the jackpot, the variation pattern PA1-2 (ultra shortening variation), variation The pattern is determined to be one of pattern PA1-3 (shortening variation), variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), and variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16-7 (D), in this example, if there is a deviation during the time saving state controlled via the time saving deviation, the variation pattern PA1-2 (ultra shortening variation), The variation pattern PA2-3 (shortened variation), the variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), the variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), or the variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β) is determined.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16-8 (E), in this example, if there is a deviation during the time saving state controlled via the relief time saving, the variation pattern PA1-4 (extremely shortened variation) is used as the variation pattern. , variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), or variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β).

As shown in Figures 16-7(C), 16-7(D), and 16-8(E), in this example, in the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 (ultra-shortened fluctuation) and the fluctuation pattern Pattern PA1-3 (shortening variation) and variation pattern PA1-4 (extremely shortening variation) are determined at a high rate, and the average variation time is shorter than in the normal state. Furthermore, even in the same time-saving state, when the time-saving state is controlled via a time-saving error, the selection probability of variation pattern PA1-2 (ultra-shortening variation) is 80% compared to when the time-saving state is controlled via a jackpot. %, and the average fluctuation time is short. In addition, in the time saving state controlled via relief time saving, the selection rate of variation pattern PA1-4 (extremely shortening variation) is as high as 99%, compared to the time saving state controlled via time saving or jackpot. In comparison, the average fluctuation time is even shorter. With this configuration, when the number of executions of the fluctuation display reaches a predetermined number (900 times in this example) and the relief time is shortened (that is, when no jackpot has occurred for a long period of time), the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 (Extremely shortened variation) increases the rate at which variable display is executed, and the period until the next jackpot is controlled is shortened, so it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

Also, as shown in Figures 16-7(C), 16-7(D), and 16-8(E), in this example, compared to The selection probability is high at 80%, and the average fluctuation time is short. Also, in the time saving state controlled via the relief time saving, unlike the time saving state controlled via the time saving or jackpot, the variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α) and the variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β ), and there is no case where a super reach is executed. In other words, in the time saving state controlled via the relief time reduction, unlike the time saving state controlled via the time reduction loss or jackpot, the super reach is not executed at the time of loss, and the average fluctuation time is shortened. There is. With this configuration, when the number of executions of the fluctuation display reaches a predetermined number (900 times in this example) and the rescue time is shortened (that is, when no jackpot has occurred for a long period of time), it is determined that the super reach has failed. This prevents the user from losing interest in the game. Furthermore, since the period until the next jackpot is controlled is shortened, a decrease in interest can be suppressed. In addition, in this example, in the time saving state controlled via the rescue time saving, super reach is not executed at the time of failure, but it may be configured so that it is executed. For example, in a time saving state controlled via a relief time saving, super reach may be executed at a lower rate than in a time saving state controlled via a time saving loss or a jackpot. With this configuration, when the number of executions of the fluctuation display reaches a predetermined number (900 times in this example) and the rescue time is shortened (that is, when no jackpot has occurred for a long period of time), it is determined that the super reach has failed. Since the ratio of such events is lowered, a decline in interest can be suppressed.

In addition, as shown in Figure 16-8 (F), in this example, if the failure occurs within 10 fluctuations immediately before the shortening of the relief time, even if the number of pending memories (for example, the total number of pending memories) is 3 or less, For example, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be either the fluctuation pattern PA1-3 (shortened fluctuation) or the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), and the probability of determining the fluctuation pattern PA1-3 (shortened fluctuation) is 95%. It's getting expensive. In addition, as shown in Figure 16-8 (G), in this example, if the failure occurs within 10 fluctuations immediately before the shortening of the relief time, even if the number of pending memories (for example, the total number of pending memories) is 4 or more. For example, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be either the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation) or the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach), and the probability of determining the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation) is 95%. It's getting expensive.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 16-8 (F) and (G), if the deviation occurs within 10 fluctuations immediately before the shortening of the relief time, fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α) or fluctuation pattern PA2-3 There is no case where (super reach β) is determined, and there is no case where super reach is executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when a variable display of the super reach is executed in the period immediately before the relief time is shortened, but a jackpot does not occur. Incidentally, even if the deviation occurs within 10 fluctuations immediately before the relief time is shortened, the fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α) or the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β) may be determined. For example, within the 10 fluctuations immediately before the shortening of the relief time, the ratio is lower than the period before the 10 fluctuations immediately before the shortening of the relief time (that is, the period using the fluctuation pattern table C shown in FIG. 16-7(C)). The variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α) or the variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β) may be determined at the time of a miss.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16-8 (H), in this example, if there is a deviation in the variable probability state, the variation patterns are variation pattern PA1-2 (ultra shortening variation), variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach variation), and variation pattern PA2-1 (normal reach variation). ), variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α), or variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β).

As shown in FIG. 16-8 (H), in this example, in the variable probability state, the variation pattern PA1-2 (ultra-shortened variation) is determined with a high probability of 90%, and the average variation time is further reduced than in the time-saving state. is shorter.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16-8 (I), in this example, if the variation display shortens the rescue time and the result is a failure, the variation pattern PA3-1 (injection failure) is determined as the variation pattern. Ru. In other words, the variation pattern PA3-1 (missing entry) is a variation pattern dedicated to saving time saving, which is not used for a variation display that does not shorten rescue time, but is used only for a variation display (missing) that shortens rescue time. In this example, when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 (missing entry), as will be described later, a time-saving entry effect (for example, 16-38 (G) and (H)) is executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to clearly notify the player that the rescue time is shortened and the game is controlled to be in a time-saving state, and it is also possible to improve the interest when the rescue time is shortened.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16-8 (J), in this example, if the variation display shortens the relief time and the jackpot is missed, the variation pattern PA3-2 (pretend jackpot) is determined as the variation pattern. be done. That is, the variation pattern PA3-2 (rushing fake jackpot) is a variation pattern dedicated to saving time that is not used for a variation display that does not shorten the rescue time, but is used only for a variation display that shortens the rescue time (jackpot). In this example, when the variation pattern PA3-2 (pretend jackpot) is determined, as will be described later, a time-saving entry effect (for example, Fig. 16 -38 (G), (H)) and the same type of performance (for example, see Figure 16-41 (G')), a performance that notifies you of a jackpot (for example, Figure 16-41) (H')) is executed. With such a configuration, after the player once recognizes that the rescue time has been shortened, he is informed that he will win the jackpot, so it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and improve his interest.

Note that the method of setting the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIGS. 16-7 and 16-8 is an example, and various methods are possible. For example, if there is a time-saving error during the time-saving state and the time-saving state is controlled again, it is the same as the fluctuation pattern table C for the time-saving state controlled via jackpot shown in Figure 16-7 (C). The variation pattern may be determined using a table.

Also, for example, only when the time-saving state continues until the next jackpot in the case of a time-saving miss (in this example, when time-saving miss A occurs during the time-saving state), the fluctuation pattern may be determined using the same table as fluctuation pattern table C for misses during the time-saving state controlled via a jackpot shown in FIG. 16-7 (C).

In addition, in this example, as shown in Figure 16-8 (E), during the time saving state via relief time reduction, the selection rate of variation pattern PA1-4 of extremely shortening variation of 1.5 seconds is high, and the variation display Because the digestion speed is fast, there are few types of executable preview performances and advance notice performances. For example, when in a time saving state via relief time saving, an effect image may be displayed at the edge of the display screen of the image display device 5, a lamp or LED may be turned on, a predetermined sound effect, or a normal effect may be displayed. Performances such as outputting different fluctuating stop sounds are performed.

In addition, in this example, a case is shown in which a variation pattern table E is provided exclusively during the time saving state via relief time saving, but the variation pattern table E is not provided exclusively during the time saving state via relief time saving, and for example, when The variation pattern may be determined using the variation pattern table C (see FIG. 16-7(C)) during the time saving state.

Additionally, in this example, when the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 10 or less, the case is shown in which the changeover pattern tables are switched to fluctuation pattern tables F and G (see Figures 16-8 (F) and (G)). , but is not limited to such embodiments. For example, the variation pattern table may be configured to be switched so that the reach ratio gradually decreases as the number of remaining variations until the relief time becomes short becomes smaller, or the number of breaks such as 100 or 200 remaining variations may be configured. It may be configured such that the remaining number of fluctuations can be suggested by switching the fluctuation pattern table only in this case.

Furthermore, in this example, the configuration is such that different fluctuation pattern tables are used (that is, the average fluctuation times are different) for the time saving state via jackpot, the time saving state via losing time saving, and the time saving state via rescue time saving. However, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the same fluctuation pattern table may be used in both cases (that is, the average fluctuation time is the same), or the time saving state via relief time saving is better than the time saving state via jackpot or loss time saving. Alternatively, the average fluctuation time may be made longer.

(Production control command)
FIGS. 16-9 and 16-10 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the content of the production control command sent to the production control CPU 120. In the examples shown in FIGS. 16-9 and 16-10, command 80XX(H) is an effect control command that specifies a variation pattern of decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of special symbols. (variable pattern command). Note that the performance control command that specifies the variation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of variation. Therefore, upon receiving any of the commands 80XX(H), the production control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols.

Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (display result 1 specification command) (disappearance specification command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variation pattern command is a failure (no time saving). be.

Command 9001 (H) is a production control command (display result 2 specification command) (time saving deviation A specification command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variable pattern command is time saving deviation A. be. Command 9002 (H) is a production control command (display result 3 specification command) (time saving deviation B specification command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variable pattern command is time saving deviation B. be. Command 9003 (H) is an effect control command (display result 4 specification command) (time saving deviation C specification command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variable pattern command is time saving deviation C. be.

Command 9004 (H) is a performance control command (display result 5 designation command (normal jackpot designation command)) that designates that the display result of the variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variable pattern command is a normal jackpot. Command 9005 (H) is a performance control command (display result 6 designation command (probability variable jackpot designation command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern specified by the variable pattern command is a variable probability jackpot. Command 9006 (H) is a production control command (display result 7 specification command (sudden probability variable jackpot specification command)) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol specified by the variation pattern command is suddenly a variable probability jackpot. .

Command 95XX(H) is an effect control command (relief time reduction number 1 designation command) that specifies the remaining number of fluctuations (126 times or less) until the relief time is shortened. In this example, a value corresponding to the remaining number of fluctuations (126 or less) until the relief time is shortened is set in the EXT data of the relief time reduction number 1 designation command. For example, if the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 1, command 9501 (H) is sent as the 1 designation command for the number of relief time reductions, and if the remaining number of fluctuations is 126, Command 957E(H) is transmitted as a relief time reduction count 1 designation command. In this example, if the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 127 or more, the maximum value 7F (H) is set in the EXT data, and it is uniformly issued as the relief time reduction number 1 designation command. Command 957F(H) is transmitted.

Command 96XX(H) is an effect control command (relief time reduction number 2 designation command) that specifies the remaining number of fluctuations (number of times in units of 100) until the relief time is shortened. In this example, a value corresponding to the remaining number of fluctuations (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 fluctuations until relief time reduction is 100, command 9601 (H) is sent as the relief time reduction number 2 designation command, and if the remaining number of fluctuations is 800, Command 9608 (H) is transmitted as a relief time reduction count 1 designation command.

Command 97XX(H) is an effect control command (relief time reduction number designation command) that specifies the remaining number of fluctuations (number of times in units of 100) until the rescue time is shortened at the time of power restoration. In this example, when the power is restored, a value corresponding to the remaining number of fluctuations until the rescue time is shortened is set in the EXT data of the command for specifying the number of times to shorten the rescue time at the time of restoration and is transmitted. For example, if the remaining number of fluctuations until the rescue time is shortened when the power is restored is 100 or less, command 9701 (H) is sent as a command to specify the number of times that the rescue time is shortened at the time of restoration, and the remaining number of fluctuations is 701 or more. If the number of times is 800 or less, a command 9708 (H) is sent as a command for specifying the number of times to save time during recovery.

In addition, in this example, the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened can be transmitted in units of 126 times, and if the remaining number of fluctuations is 127 times or more, it can be specified in units of 100 times. Although the example is shown in which the information is sent to the Internet, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a combination of two commands may be transmitted so that even if the remaining number of commands is 127 or more, the commands can be transmitted in a single unit.

Command A000(H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation A designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol and also specify that the symbol confirmation period is 20 seconds. Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol confirmation B designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol and also specify that the symbol confirmation period is 10 seconds. Command A002 (H) is a production control command (first symbol confirmation C specified command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the first special symbol and also specify that the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds. be.

Command A100 (H) is a performance control command (second symbol confirmation A designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol and also specify that the symbol confirmation period is 20 seconds. Command A101 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol confirmation B designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol and also specify that the symbol confirmation period is 10 seconds. Command A102 (H) is a production control command (second symbol confirmation C designation command) that can specify the stop of the variable display of the second special symbol and also specify that the symbol confirmation period is 0.5 seconds. be.

Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (jackpot start specification command: fanfare specification command) that specifies the start of a jackpot game. Command B001 (H) is a production control command (jackpot end specification command: ending specification command) that specifies the end of the jackpot game.

Command B1XX (H) is a presentation control command (command for displaying while the large prize opening is open) that specifies the display during a round during a jackpot game. The number of rounds to be displayed is set in "XX." Command B2XX (H) is a presentation control command (command for displaying after the large prize opening is open) that specifies the display after a round during a jackpot game (displaying the interval between rounds).

Command B400 (H) is a performance control command (big winning opening winning designation command) that specifies that a game ball has won in the big winning opening.

Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first pending memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first pending memory number is increased by one. Command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second pending memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second pending memory number is increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (first pending memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first pending memory number is decreased by one. Command C101 (H) is an effect control command (second pending memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second pending memory number is decreased by one.

Command E000(H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is controlled to the normal state. Command E001 (H) is a performance control command (time saving state A designation command) that specifies that the gaming state is controlled to a time saving state at the end of the jackpot game. Command E002 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state B designation command) that specifies that the gaming state is controlled to the time saving state when the time saving is over. Command E003 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state C designation command) that specifies that the gaming state is controlled to be in a time saving state during rescue time saving. Command E004 (H) is a performance control command (probability variable state designation command) that specifies that the gaming state is controlled to a probability variable state.

Command E100 (H) is a production control command (right-handed hitting notification start designation command) that specifies to start right-handed hitting notification. Command E101 (H) is a production control command (right-handed hitting notification end designation command) that specifies ending the right-handed hitting notification.

Command F000(H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) that specifies to start displaying a customer waiting demonstration. The customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted, for example, at the end of the symbol confirmation period and at the end of the jackpot game, when no pending memory is stored (that is, when the total number of pending memories is 0). Further, the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted, for example, when the power is turned on (it is transmitted when either the initialization process or the recovery process is executed). Also, for example, when transitioning to a setting change mode that executes setting change processing or a setting confirmation mode that executes setting confirmation processing, a setting value specification command is sent after each mode ends, and then a customer waiting demo specification Command is sent. In addition, when the recovery process or setting confirmation process is executed, the customer A waiting demo specification command is sent. As described later, when the performance control CPU 120 receives the customer waiting demonstration designation command, if 10 seconds elapse without receiving any other commands such as the performance control command at the time of starting winning, the rescue time saving function is activated. A telop display indicating that the device is installed is started (in this example, whether or not to display a telop is determined by lottery). Furthermore, when three minutes have passed without receiving any other commands after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the demonstration movie is played back.

Command F1XX (H) is a production control command (setting value designation command) that designates the set value that has been set. Note that "XX" is set to a value corresponding to the set value.

When the production control CPU 120 (specifically, production control CPU 120) mounted on the production control board 12 receives the production control command described above from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, The display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 16-9 and FIG. Note that production control commands other than the production control commands shown in FIGS. 16-9 and 16-10 are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. For example, a more detailed performance control command regarding the jackpot game and a performance control command indicating the game state (for example, a performance control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12.

(Game control main processing)
16-11 is a flowchart showing a game control main process in the characteristic unit 108IW. In this example, the processes of steps S1 to S7, steps S8 to S9, and steps S10 to S12 are similar to those shown in FIG.

In this example, when the effect 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 fluctuations until the relief time is shortened, Control is performed to set a value corresponding to the current value of the rescue time reduction counter and send a recovery rescue time reduction number designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 100IWS11). For example, when the current value of the rescue time reduction counter is 100 or less, the CPU 10 performs control to transmit a command 9701 (H) as a recovery time rescue time reduction designation command. Further, for example, when the current value of the rescue time saving number counter is 701 or more and 800 or less, the CPU 10 performs control to transmit a command 9708 (H) as a recovery time saving time saving 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 times the recovery time is shortened is sent, and the remaining recovery time up to the current rescue time is sent. The number of changes will be notified. Further, by executing the variable display based on the suspended memory restored by the recovery process (that is, the suspended memory stored before the power outage), it is possible to shorten the rescue time. With this configuration, in a situation where a pending memory corresponding to a variable display that shortens the rescue time is stored before a power outage, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a disadvantage to the player when a power outage occurs.

Note that although this example shows a case where a recovery time reduction number specifying command is transmitted separately from the recovery command at the time of power outage recovery, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, a value corresponding to the remaining number of times until the rescue time is shortened may be set in the EXT data of the recovery command (for example, power-on designation command) transmitted in step S7, and then transmitted.

Further, when the production control command instructing the initialization is transmitted in step S9, the CPU 103 sets "800" in the relief time reduction counter (step 100IWS12). Therefore, in this example, when the RAM clearing process is executed when the gaming machine is powered on, "800" 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 neither a jackpot nor a time saving error occurs even after 800 fluctuation displays are executed, the relief time is shortened and the time saving state is entered. will be controlled by. In this example, it is possible to specify the initial value to be set in the relief time reduction counter based on the effect control command instructing initialization transmitted in step S9.

In addition, in this example, when the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on to the gaming machine, the rescue time reduction counter is set to "800" and initialized. First, the configuration may be such that the rescue time reduction counter is not initialized when the RAM clear process is executed. For example, when the RAM clearing process is executed, the time saving flags A to C indicating the time saving state, the time saving number counter for counting the number of executions of the variable display during the time saving state, and the pending memory are initialized. On the other hand, the value of the relief time reduction counter may be restored. 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. Further, it is possible to prevent the rescue time reduction number counter from being initialized intentionally, and it is possible to increase the degree of rescue for the player.

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 the ON of the clear switch is detected (Y in step S3) and the RAM clearing process is executed. When an abnormality is detected (N in steps S4 and S5) and the RAM clearing process is executed, the rescue time saving counter may be initialized.

(Special design normal processing)
FIGS. 16-12 and 16-13 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 100IWS51). 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 100IWS52). 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 100IWS53). 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 100IWS54).

In this feature section 108IW, by executing the processing of steps 100IWS52 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 aspect shown in this example is not limited, 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, 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 in the RAM 102, and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 100IWS55). 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 100IWS56). 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 combined pending memory count by 1. That is, the count value of the combined pending memory count counter is decremented by 1 (step 100IWS57). The CPU 103 stores the value of the combined pending memory count counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a specified area of the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 reads the random number for hit determination from the random number buffer area (step 100IWS61) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 100IWS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the random number for hit determination extracted in the start winning determination process (step S101) and stored in advance in the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer, and performs a jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that executes a process to compare a predetermined jackpot determination value (see Figures 16-2 and 16-3) with the random number for hit determination, and decides that a jackpot has occurred if they match. In other words, it is a program that executes the process of jackpot determination. In this case, if the probability variable flag indicating a probability variable state is not set (if the state is a low probability state), the CPU 103 performs a jackpot determination using the low probability jackpot determination value (see Figures 16-2 (A) and 16-3 (A)). Furthermore, if the probability flag is set (high probability state), the CPU 103 performs a jackpot determination using the high probability jackpot determination value (see FIG. 16-2(B) and FIG. 16-3(B)). If the value of the random number for jackpot determination matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 16-2 and FIG. 16-3, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot.

If it is determined to be a jackpot (Y in step 100IWS63), the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (step 100IWS64). Then, the CPU 103 determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variable jackpot, sudden probability variable jackpot) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the type determination random number stored in the random number buffer area (step 100 IWS65). 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 100IWS84.

On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a jackpot (N in step 100 IWS63), the CPU 103 determines whether the value of the time saving number counter for counting the number of executions of the variable display during the time saving state is 0 or not. (Step 100IWS66). 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 100IWS67), and checks whether the value of the time saving number of times counter after the subtraction is 0 (step 100IWS68). ). 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 fluctuation (step 100 IWS69).

Note that this example shows a case where steps 100IWS66 to S69 are executed to subtract the time reduction counter before the process of counting the number of fluctuations until the relief time reduction after step 100IWS70, but such a processing mode is not applicable. Not limited to. For example, the process of subtracting the time saving number counter may be performed after the process of counting the number of fluctuations up to the time saving time reduction after step 100IWS70 is executed. In this case, for example, in the case of a variable display that results in a relief time reduction, if the subtraction process is executed after setting the time saving number counter to "800" (see step 100 IWS172), the value of the time saving number counter will increase by 1. Since the value is subtracted, in a variable display that shortens the relief time, the value of the time saving number counter may be incremented by 1 again after the subtraction process. Alternatively, the time reduction counter may be set to "901", which is one more, in advance.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 (step 100 IWS70). If the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0, the process moves to step 100IWS79. If the value of the relief time reduction number counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the relief time reduction number counter (step 100IWS71). In addition, in this example, by executing the process of step 100IWS71, the value of the relief time reduction counter is uniformly updated regardless of whether the gaming state is a normal state, a time reduction state, or a variable probability state. . In addition, in this example, by executing the process of step 100IWS71, regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol is executed 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 saving number counter after the subtraction is 127 or more (step 100IWS72). If the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is 126 or less (N at step 100 IWS72), the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the relief time reduction number counter in the EXT data and issues the relief time reduction number 1 designation command. Control is performed to transmit to the production control CPU 120 (step 100IWS73). For example, when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 1, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 9501 (H) as a relief time reduction number 1 designation command. Further, when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 126, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 957E(H) as a relief time reduction number 1 designation command.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is 0 (step 100 IWS74). If the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is not 0, the process moves to step 100IWS79. 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 the time reduction state is to be controlled at the end of the variation based on the occurrence of relief time reduction (step 100 IWS75). . Then, the process moves to step 100IWS84.

On the other hand, if the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is 127 or more (Y in step 100IWS72), the CPU 103 uniformly sets 7F (H) as EXT data and commands 957F as the relief time reduction number 1 designation command. (H) is controlled to be transmitted to the production control CPU 120 (step 100IWS76). Next, the CPU 103 determines the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened in units of 100 (in this example, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, or 800). It is checked whether it is (step 100IWS77). Note that whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations 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 fluctuations until the 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 performs production control of the relief time reduction number 2 designation command. control to transmit the information to the CPU 120 (step 100IWS78). For example, when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 100, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit command 9601 (H) as a 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 9608 (H) as a relief time reduction number 2 designation command. Then, the process moves to step 100IWS79.

In addition, in this example, when the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) side counts the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time reduction, and sends the relief time reduction number 1 designation command or 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 remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened and execute a stirring effect, a countdown effect, or an effect effect, which will be described later.

In addition, for example, as described below, when a rescue time reduction occurs, the rescue time reduction counter is set (set to "800"), and in a configuration in which rescue time reductions can occur consecutively, the rescue time reduction number 1 designation command or rescue time reduction number 2 designation command may be sent only when a rescue time reduction occurs the first time, and the rescue time reduction number 1 designation command or rescue time reduction number 2 designation command may not be sent when a rescue time reduction occurs the second time or later.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the time saving flag C indicating that the time saving state is controlled via the relief time saving mode is set (step 100 IWS79). If the time saving flag C is set (that is, if the time saving state is via the relief time saving mode), the process moves to step 100IWS84. In this example, when the process of step 100IWS79 is executed and the time saving state is in the state of time saving via relief time saving, the process of determining whether the time saving is missed after step 100IWS81 is not performed, and the time saving is determined to be the case without saving. It was decided that

It should be noted that it may be configured so that the time saving state is not uniformly determined as a time saving failure not only during the time saving state via the rescue time saving, but also during the time saving state via the jackpot and the time saving state via the time saving loss. In other words, not only when the time saving flag C is set, but also when the time saving flag A and the time saving flag B are set, the process for determining whether the time saving is not correct after step 100IWS81 is not performed, and no time saving is performed. You may decide to set it as an outlier.

Conversely, even in the time saving state via relief time saving, the process from step 100IWS81 onward may be executed to determine the time saving deviation. Further, it may be configured such that both a relief time reduction and a time reduction deviation may occur in the same variable display. In this case, for example, it may be configured to control to a time saving state with priority given to saving time, or it may be configured to control to a time saving state giving priority to a time saving error.

If the time saving flag C is not set (that is, if the time saving state is not via the relief time saving), the CPU 103 checks whether the probability change flag is set (step 100IWS80). If the probability variation flag is set (that is, if the probability variation state is present), the process moves to step 100IWS84. In this example, when the process of step 100IWS80 is executed, if the state is in a variable probability state, it is determined that the time saving is not possible without performing the process of determining whether the time saving is not possible after step 100IWS81. Ru.

If the probability variation flag is not set (that is, if it is not in a probability variation state), the CPU 103 performs a lottery process based on a random number for determining whether or not to save time, using a decision table for determining whether or not to reduce time. is carried out, and it is determined whether or not to shorten the time (step 100 IWS81). In this case, if the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "1st", the time-saving failure determination table for the first special symbol is selected, and it is determined that the time-saving failure occurs with a probability of approximately 1/400. (See Figure 16-2). In addition, when the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the time saving error determination table for the second special symbol is selected, and it is determined that the time saving error occurs with a probability of about 1/200 ( (See Figure 16-3).

If it is decided that the time-saving miss is to occur (Y in step 100IWS82), the CPU 103 decides on the type of time-saving miss (time-saving miss A, time-saving miss B, or time-saving miss C) that corresponds to the value that matches the value of the type-determining random number stored in the random number buffer area (step 100IWS83). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the type-determining random number extracted in the start winning determination process (step S101) and stored in advance in the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer, and decides on the type of time-saving. Then, the process proceeds to step 100IWS84.

In addition, in step 100IWS83, time saving type determination is performed using a type determination random number common to the type determination random number used in the jackpot type determination in step 100IWS65. Furthermore, when configured to determine both the small hit and the small hit type, a common random number for type determination is used in the small hit type determination in addition to the jackpot type determination and time saving type determination. The configuration may be such that the determination process is performed based on the determination process.

Next, the CPU 103 determines the stop symbols of the special symbols according to the determination results of the jackpot type and the time saving type (step 100IWS84). In this case, for example, if it is decided to make it a normal jackpot, the stopping symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "3", and if it is decided to be a probability variable jackpot, the stopping symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "7". If it is decided to suddenly make a probability variable jackpot, the stopping symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "9", and if it is decided to be a time saving loss A, the stopping symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "2". If it is determined that the time saving difference is B, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "4", and if it is decided that the time saving difference is C, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined to be "6". If it is decided to be a miss (no time saving), the stop 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 100IWS85).

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 100IWS86).

(Fluctuation pattern setting process)
FIG. 16-14 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S111) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first checks whether the jackpot flag is set (step 100IWS1701). If the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 (step 100IWS1701A). When the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 (that is, when the relief time is shortened and a jackpot is displayed), the CPU 103 uses the table shown in FIG. 16-8 (J) as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. ) is selected (step 100IWS1701B). If the value of the relief time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 103 selects the jackpot variation pattern table A shown in FIG. 16-7(A) as the table for determining the variation pattern (step 100IWS1702). .

If the jackpot flag is not set (that is, if it is a loss), the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0 (step 100IWS1702A). When the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 0 (that is, when the relief time reduction frequency display is off and the value is off), the CPU 103 uses the table shown in FIG. 16-8 (I ) is selected (step 100IWS1702B). If the value of the relief time reduction number counter is not 0, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 10 or less (step 100IWS1703). If the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 10 or less (that is, if the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 10 or less), the CPU 103 determines that the value of the total pending memory number counter is 3 or less. Check whether it is. Note that the configuration is not limited to the embodiment shown in this example, and may be configured to, for example, check whether the value of the first pending storage number counter or the second pending storage number counter is 3 or less.

If the value of the total pending memory number counter is 3 or less (Y in step 100IWS1704), the CPU 103 uses the table for determining the fluctuation pattern as shown in FIG. The variation pattern table F is selected (step 100IWS1705). If the value of the total pending memory counter is 4 or more (N in step 100IWS1704), the CPU 103 uses the table for determining the fluctuation pattern as shown in FIG. The variation pattern table G of is selected (step 100IWS1706).

If the value of the relief time reduction counter is not 10 or less (N in step 100IWS1703), the CPU 103 checks whether the probability change flag is set (step 100IWS1707). If the probability variation flag is set (that is, if it is in a probability variation state), the CPU 103 creates a variation pattern table for failure in the probability variation state shown in FIG. 16-8 (H) as a table for determining the variation pattern. H is selected (step 100IWS1708). However, in this case, the CPU 103 checks the value of the total pending memory number counter, selects the variation pattern table H on the condition that the value of the total pending memory number counter is 1 or more, and selects the variation pattern table H on the condition that the value of the total pending memory number counter is If is 0 (that is, if there is no pending memory), the variation pattern table B for deviations in the normal state shown in FIG. 16-7(B) is selected.

If the probability change flag is not set, the CPU 103 checks whether the time saving flag A indicating that the time saving state is controlled via the jackpot is set (step 100IWS1709). If the time saving flag A is set (that is, if the time saving state is controlled via the jackpot), the CPU 103 uses the jackpot as shown in FIG. 16-7 (C) as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. A variation pattern table C for the deviation of the controlled time saving state is selected (step 100IWS1710). However, in this case, the CPU 103 checks the value of the total pending memory number counter, selects the variation pattern table C on the condition that the value of the total pending memory number counter is 1 or more, and selects the variation pattern table C based on the value of the total pending memory number counter. If is 0 (that is, if there is no pending memory), the variation pattern table B for deviations in the normal state shown in FIG. 16-7(B) is selected.

If the time-saving flag A is not set, the CPU 103 checks whether the time-saving flag B, which indicates that the time-saving state is controlled via a time-saving change, is set (step 100IWS1711). If the time saving flag B is set (that is, if the time saving state is controlled via the time saving deviation), the CPU 103 uses the time saving deviation shown in FIG. 16-7 (D) as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. A variation pattern table D for deviations from the time-saving state controlled via the IWS 1712 is selected (step 100IWS1712). However, in this case, the CPU 103 checks the value of the total pending memory number counter, selects the variation pattern table D on the condition that the value of the total pending memory number counter is 1 or more, and selects the variation pattern table D on the condition that the value of the total pending memory number counter is If is 0 (that is, if there is no pending memory), the variation pattern table B for deviations in the normal state shown in FIG. 16-7(B) is selected.

If the time-saving flag B is not set, the CPU 103 checks whether the time-saving flag C, which indicates that the time-saving state is controlled via the relief time-saving method, is set (step 100IWS1713). If the time saving flag C is set (that is, if the time saving state is controlled via the relief time reduction), the CPU 103 uses the relief time reduction shown in FIG. 16-8 (E) as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern table E for the deviation during the time saving state controlled via the IWS is selected (step 100IWS1714).

If the time-saving flag C is not set either (i.e., in the normal state), the CPU 103 selects the fluctuation pattern table B for misses in the normal state shown in FIG. 16-7 (B) as the table for determining the fluctuation pattern (step 100IWS1715).

Next, the CPU 103 uses the variation pattern table determined to be used in steps 100IWS1701B, S1702, S1702B, S1705, S1706, S1708, S1710, S1712, S1714, and S1715 and the variation pattern table stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. Based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, it is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIGS. 16-7 and 16-8 will be used (step 100IWS1716). In this example, the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Note that after determining the fluctuation time, a fluctuation pattern in which the determined fluctuation time is set may be selected from among a plurality of fluctuation patterns.

Once the variation pattern is determined, the CPU 103 performs control to send a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the performance control CPU 120 (step 100IWS1717).

Further, when the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined in step 100IWS1716, the CPU 103 sets the fluctuation time data indicating the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation time timer to measure the fluctuation time. (Step 100IWS1718), and starts variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B (Step 100IWS1719). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step 100IWS1720).

(Special pattern variation processing)
FIG. 16-15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation process (step S112) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol variation process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first sends the result of the decision as to whether or not to make a jackpot, the result of the decision of the jackpot type, and the time saving type, if it has not yet been sent. Based on the determination result, control is performed to transmit one of the display result designation commands (display result 1 designation command to display result 7 designation command) to the production control CPU 120 (step 100IWS1121).

Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step 100IWS1122), and when the variable time timer times out (step 100IWS1123), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it has been decided to skip the time reduction (step 100IWS1122). 100IWS1124). It should be noted that whether or not it is decided to skip the time saving can be determined, for example, by checking the stop symbols of the special symbols stored in the stop symbol storage area in step 100IWS85.

If it is determined to skip the time saving, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right-handed LED 100IW10 (step 100IWS1125). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a right-handed hitting notification start designation command to the production control CPU 120 (step 100IWS1126).

By executing the process of step 100IWS1125, in this example, when a time saving losing symbol is derived and displayed, the lighting of the right hit LED 100IW10 is started at the start of the symbol determination period.

Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the time saving flag A or the time saving flag B is set (step 100IWS1127). If neither the time-saving flag A nor the time-saving flag B is set (that is, in the normal state), the CPU 103 selects a symbol for measuring the fixed display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A value corresponding to "20 seconds" is set in the fixed period timer (step 100IWS1128). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a first symbol confirmation A specification command or a second symbol confirmation A specification command that can specify that the symbol confirmation period is 20 seconds to the performance control CPU 120 (step 100IWS1129). In this case, if the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first", control is performed to send the first symbol confirmation A designation command, and the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second". In this case, control is performed to transmit a second symbol confirmation A designation command. Then, the process moves to step 100IWS1139.

If the time saving flag A or the time saving flag B is set (that is, if it is in a time saving state), the CPU 103 determines the symbol confirmation period for measuring the fixed display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A value corresponding to "10 seconds" is set in the timer (step 100IWS1130). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a first symbol determination B designation command or a second symbol determination B designation command that can specify that the symbol determination period is 10 seconds to the performance control CPU 120 (step 100IWS1131). In this case, if the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first", control is performed to transmit the first symbol confirmation B designation command, and the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second". In this case, control is performed to transmit a second symbol confirmation B designation command. Then, the process moves to step 100IWS1139.

If it is not decided to cancel the time saving (N in step 100IWS1124), the CPU 103 checks whether the relief time saving determination flag is set (step 100IWS1132). If the relief time saving determination flag is set, the CPU 103 performs control to start lighting the right-handed LED 100IW10 (step 100IWS1133). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a right-handed hitting notification start designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 100IWS1134).

When the processing of step 100IWS1133 is executed, in this example, if the rescue time is shortened, the right-hit LED 100IW10 starts to light up at the start of the pattern determination period.

Next, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to "20 seconds" to a symbol confirmation period timer for measuring the fixed display period of the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (step 100IWS1135). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a first symbol confirmation A specification command or a second symbol confirmation A specification command that can specify that the symbol confirmation period is 20 seconds to the performance control CPU 120 (step 100IWS1136). In this case, if the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first", control is performed to send the first symbol confirmation A designation command, and the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second". In this case, control is performed to transmit a second symbol confirmation A designation command. Then, the process moves to step 100IWS1139.

If the relief time shortening determination flag is not set (N in step 100 IWS1132), the CPU 103 sets "0.5" to the symbol confirmation period timer for measuring the confirmation display period of the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. A value corresponding to "second" is set (step 100IWS1137). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a first symbol confirmation C designation command or a second symbol determination C designation command that can specify that the symbol determination period is 0.5 seconds to the production control CPU 120 (step 100IWS1138). . In this case, if the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "first", control is performed to send the first symbol confirmation C designation command, and the value of the special symbol pointer is a value indicating "second". In this case, control is performed to transmit a second symbol confirmation C designation command. Then, the process moves to step 100IWS1139.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop processing (step S113) (step 100IWS1139).

(Special pattern stop processing)
FIGS. 16-16 and 16-17 are flowcharts showing the special symbol stop process (step S113) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the value of the symbol determination period timer (step 100IWS131), and checks whether the value of the symbol determination period timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 100IWS132). .

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 100IWS133). If the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 controls the probability change flag, time saving flag A, time saving flag B, time saving flag C, and for counting the number of executions of the fluctuation display during the probability change state. The time saving number counter for counting the number of executions of the variable display during the time saving state is reset (step 100 IWS134).

Next, the CPU 103 sets the relief time reduction counter to "800" (step 100IWS135). Therefore, in this example, when a jackpot is triggered, "800" is set in the rescue time reduction counter, and even if the fluctuation display is executed 800 times after the jackpot game ends, neither the next jackpot nor the time reduction error occurs. , the rescue time is shortened and the time is controlled to shorten the time.

In addition, this example shows a case where, when a jackpot is achieved by executing the process of step 100IWS135, the rescue time shortening counter is initialized by setting "800" 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 "800" during a round of a jackpot game, and the relief time reduction counter may be initialized to "800" at the start or end of the ending period of a jackpot game. It may be configured as follows.

Next, the CPU 103 controls the right hit LED 100IW10 to start lighting up (step 100IWS136). The CPU 103 also controls the transmission of a right hit notification start command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 100IWS137).

Next, the CPU 103 controls the transmission of a jackpot start command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 100IWS138). Next, the CPU 103 sets a timer for time before the large prize opening to measure the time before the large prize opening is opened (fanfare time) until the special variable prize ball device 7 is controlled to the open state (step 100IWS139). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special pattern process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (step S144) (step 100IWS140).

If the jackpot flag is not set (N in step 100IWS133), the CPU 103 checks whether the time saving end flag is set (step 100IWS141). If the time saving end flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the time saving end flag (step 100IWS142). Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the time saving flag C is set (step 100IWS143). If the time saving flag C is set, the CPU 103 sets the relief time saving counter to "800" (step 100IWS144).

In this example, as will be described later, when the relief time is shortened, the time saving state is controlled to a time saving state of 800 time saving times (see steps 100IWS172 and S173). By executing the processing in steps 100IWS143 and S144, in this example, if the time saving state is controlled to be shortened by taking the relief time shortening as an opportunity, the fluctuation display is executed 800 times without hitting the jackpot or losing the time shortening. Taking this as an opportunity, "800" is set in the relief time reduction counter. Thereafter, if the next jackpot or time saving error does not occur even after performing the variable display 800 times, the second relief time saving occurs and the time saving state is controlled. In addition, in this example, a time reduction error does not occur in a time reduction state triggered by a relief time reduction, but it may occur, and when it occurs, the value of the relief time reduction number counter is reset (that is, "800" is set). ).

Next, the CPU 103 resets any of the set time saving flags (any of the time saving flags A to C) and ends the time saving state (step 100IWS145). Then, the process moves to step 100IWS150.

If the time saving end flag is not set (N in step 100IWS141), the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the variable probability counter is 0 (step 100IWS146). If the value of the probability variation counter is 0, the process moves to step 100IWS153. If the value of the probability variable number counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the probability variation number counter (step 100IWS147), and checks whether the value of the probability variation number counter after the subtraction is 0 (step 100IWS148). ). If the value of the probability variable number counter after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 10 resets the probability variation flag and the time saving flag A, and ends the probability variation state (step 100IWS149). Then, the process moves to step 100IWS150.

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to end lighting of the right-handed LED 100IW10 (step 100IWS150). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a right-hand hit notification end designation command to the production control CPU 120 (step 100IWS151). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the production control CPU 120 (step 100IWS152). Then, the process moves to step 100IWS153.

In addition, this example shows a case in which the process of steps 100IWS141 to S152 is executed, thereby transitioning to the normal state at the end of the symbol confirmation period in the time shortening final fluctuation or the probability changing final fluctuation, and ending the right hit notification. However, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, in the time-saving final fluctuation or the probability-variable final fluctuation, it may be configured to shift to the normal state and end the right hit notification at the start of the fluctuation or the start of the symbol confirmation period.

In addition, this example shows a case where the definite variable state ends and the time saving state also ends in the definite variable final fluctuation, but this is not the only case; it is also possible to end only the definite variable state and continue the time saving state. may be configured.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it has been decided to skip the time reduction (step 100IWS153). It should be noted that whether or not it is decided to skip the time saving can be determined, for example, by checking the stop symbols of the special symbols stored in the stop symbol storage area in step 100IWS85.

If it is decided to skip the time saving, the CPU 103 checks whether the time saving flag A or the time saving flag B is set (step 100 IWS154). If neither the time saving flag A nor the time saving flag B is set (that is, if it is in a normal state), the CPU 103 sets the time saving number counter to "100" if the time saving is missed (Y in step 100 IWS155). (Step 100IWS156). Then, the process moves to step 100IWS165.

If the time-saving miss A is not met, but if the time-saving miss B is met (Y in step 100IWS157), the CPU 103 sets the time-saving count counter to "50" (step 100IWS158). Then, the process proceeds to step 100IWS165.

If the time saving is not B (that is, the time saving is C), the CPU 103 sets the time saving number counter to "30" (step 100IWS159). Then, the process moves to step 100IWS165.

If the time saving flag A or the time saving flag B is set (that is, if it is in a time saving state), the CPU 103 resets the value of the time saving number counter to 0 ( Step 100IWS161). Then, the process moves to step 100IWS165.

If the time saving is not A, and if the time saving is B (Y in step 100IWS162), the CPU 103 sets the time saving number counter to "200" (step 100IWS163). Then, the process moves to step 100IWS165.

If the time saving is not B (that is, the time saving is C), the CPU 103 sets the time saving number counter to "100" (step 100IWS164). Then, the process moves to step 100IWS165.

Next, the CPU 103 resets the time saving flag A if it is set (step 100IWS165). Further, the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag B and controls the time saving state (step 100IWS166).

Next, the CPU 103 sets the relief time reduction counter to "800" (step 100IWS167). Therefore, in this example, the relief time reduction counter is set to ``800'' due to the time reduction failure, and even if the fluctuation display is executed 800 times after the time reduction failure, neither the next jackpot nor the time reduction failure occurs. , the rescue time is shortened and the time is controlled to shorten the time.

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a time saving state B designation command to the production control CPU 120 (step 100IWS168).

In this example, by executing the processing in steps 100IWS166 and S168, when a time-saving losing symbol is derived and displayed, the time-saving state is controlled at the end of the symbol confirmation period, and the time-saving state B designation command is executed. By transmitting the image, the background image is switched to a background image corresponding to the time saving state via time saving.

If it has not been decided that the time-saving feature should be removed (N in step 100IWS153), the CPU 103 checks whether the rescue time-saving feature determination flag is set (step 100IWS170). If the rescue time-saving feature determination flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the rescue time-saving feature determination flag (step 100IWS171), sets the time-saving feature count counter to "800" (step 100IWS172), and sets the rescue time-saving feature count counter to "800" (step 100IWS172A). The CPU 103 also sets the time-saving feature flag C and controls the game to the time-saving feature state (step 100IWS173). The CPU 103 also controls the game to send a time-saving feature state C designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 100IWS90174).

In addition, in this example, by controlling the time saving state at the timing when the relief time becomes short and also setting the relief time shortening counter (set to "800"), it is possible to cause the relief time shortening to occur continuously. Although the time saving state is configured so that once the time saving occurs, the time saving state continues until the jackpot occurs, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, at the timing when the rescue time is shortened, the rescue time shortening counter is not set, only the time saving state is controlled, and after that, the rescue time shortening counter is set at the timing when the 800-time fluctuation display ends and control is returned to the normal state. (see step 100IWS144).

In addition, in this example, when setting the relief time reduction number counter, "800" 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 800. It may be configured to shorten the relief time based on this.

In addition, in this example, when the relief time is shortened, the symbol confirmation period is set to 20 seconds, which is longer than usual, to secure a production period such as mode transition production, but during the symbol confirmation period, the image display device In step 5, the decorative pattern may not be displayed, but only the small pattern may be displayed, so that the small pattern is not hidden by the performance accessory or the like.

Furthermore, in this example, a case is shown in which the process of step 100IWS172 is executed to set the number of time reductions to 800, which is the same as the number of fluctuations until relief time reduction occurs, but this is not limited to such an aspect. do not have. For example, in step 100IWS172, a value larger than "800" may be set in the time saving number counter, or a value smaller than "800" may be set.

Further, in step 100IWS172, the time saving counter may be configured to be able to set values corresponding to a plurality of types of time saving times. For example, if the time saving is shortened the first time, the time saving counter is set to ``100'', and if the saving time is shortened the second time, the time saving counter is set to ``800''. 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 100IWS172, 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 100 times with a probability of 10%, and 800 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.

Then, 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 100IWS175).

(External output signal)
FIGS. 16-18 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of external output signals externally output from the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIGS. 16-18, in this example, a jackpot 1 signal, a jackpot 2 signal, a jackpot 3 signal, a jackpot 4 signal, and a fluctuation stop signal are output as external output signals. Among these, the jackpot 1 signal is a signal that is output externally during the jackpot game. Further, the jackpot 2 signal is a signal that is output externally during the jackpot game and during the time saving state. Moreover, the jackpot 3 signal is a signal that is externally output during the symbol determination period of the time saving loss. Further, the jackpot 4 signal is a signal that is externally output during the symbol determination period of the variable display, which shortens the relief time. Further, the fluctuation stop signal is a signal that is output externally at the start of the symbol confirmation period.

In this example, in addition to the case where the time saving state is entered at the end of the jackpot game, the time saving state may also be entered when the time saving winning symbol is derived and displayed, so if the time saving winning symbol is derived and displayed. At the end of the symbol determination period, external output of the jackpot 2 signal is started. Also, if the relief time is shortened, it may be shifted to the time shortening state, so if a symbol that is out of the fluctuation display that shortens the relief time is derived and displayed, the jackpot 2 signal will be activated at the end of the symbol confirmation period. External output starts.

Note that the jackpot 3 signal and the jackpot 4 signal may be configured to be output not only during the symbol confirmation period but also during the jackpot game. In addition, this example shows a case where separate external output signals (3 jackpot signals and 4 jackpot signals) are output for the case where the time saving is lost and the case where the rescue time is shortened, but the dual-purpose external output signal It may be configured to output.

Further, the jackpot 3 signal and the jackpot 4 signal may be configured to be output at a timing after outputting the fluctuation stop signal during the pattern determination period.

For example, a fluctuation stop signal may be output at the start of the symbol confirmation period for a losing symbol, and three jackpot signals may be output during the symbol confirmation period after outputting the fluctuation stop signal, or a variation display that shortens the relief time. A fluctuation stop signal may be output at the start of the symbol determination period, and four jackpot signals may be output during the symbol determination period after outputting the fluctuation stop signal. With such a configuration, when outputting the fluctuation stop signal and the jackpot 3 signal or jackpot 4 signal at the same time, it is possible to avoid signal failure from occurring externally.

Further, the jackpot 3 signal may be configured to be continuously output during the time saving state via the time saving loss. Further, the jackpot 4 signal may be configured to be continuously outputted even during the time saving state via the rescue time saving. With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably determine the type of time saving even during the time saving state.

(Jackpot end processing)
FIG. 16-19 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S117) in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end processing, the CPU 103 checks whether the jackpot end display timer is set (step 100IWS531), and if the jackpot end display timer is set, the process moves to step 100IWS535. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 resets the jackpot flag (step 100IWS532) and performs control to transmit a jackpot end designation command (step 100IWS533). Then, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot end display timer to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is performed on the image display device 5 (jackpot end display time) (step 100IWS534), and executes the process. finish.

In step 100IWS535, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 100IWS536). If the time has not elapsed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 100IWS536), the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag A and controls the time saving state (step 100 IWS537). Next, the CPU 103 checks whether the jackpot that ends this time is a normal jackpot (step 100IWS538). It should be noted that whether or not it is a normal jackpot can be determined, for example, by checking the special symbol stop symbols stored in the stop symbol storage area in step 100IWS85. If it is a normal jackpot, the CPU 103 sets the time saving number counter to "100" (step 100IWS539). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a time saving state A designation command to the production control CPU 120 (step 100IWS540).

If it is not a normal jackpot (that is, if it is a probability variable jackpot or a sudden probability variable jackpot), the CPU 103 sets a probability variation flag and controls to a probability variable state (step 100IWS541). Further, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation counter to "100" (step 100IWS542). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a probability change state designation command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 100IWS543).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S110) (step 100IWS544).

(state transition)
Next, the state transition in the feature part 108IW will be described. FIG. 16-20 is a state transition diagram for explaining the state transition in the feature part 108IW. As shown in FIG. 16-20, in the normal state, if a sure-variant jackpot or a sudden sure-variant jackpot occurs, the state is controlled to a sure-variant state (see steps 100IWS541 to S542), and in the normal state, the state is controlled to a time-saving state A (time-saving state via a jackpot) (see steps 100IWS537 to S539). Also, even if a miss occurs in the normal state, if a time-saving miss pattern is derived and displayed, the state is controlled to a time-saving state B (time-saving state via a time-saving miss) (see step 100IWS166). Furthermore, even if a miss occurs, if a rescue time-saving state is reached (after the RAM clear process, or after a jackpot or a time-saving miss, if the number of fluctuations reaches 800 without the next jackpot or time-saving miss occurring), the game will be controlled to time-saving state C (time-saving state via rescue time-saving) (see step 100IWS173).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16-20, in the variable probability state, if a probability variable jackpot or a sudden probability variable jackpot occurs, the control is again controlled to the variable probability state (see steps 100 IWS541 to S542), and if a normal jackpot occurs, the time is shortened. It is controlled to state A (time saving state via jackpot) (see steps 100IWS537 to S539). On the other hand, in the probability variable state, there is no case where the time saving symbol is derived and displayed (see Y in step 100 IWS80), and there is no case where the saving time is shortened. In addition, in the variable probability state, if the variable display is completed 100 times without a jackpot occurring, the control is returned to the normal state (see steps 100IWS146 to S149).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16-20, in the time saving state A, if a probability variable jackpot or a sudden probability variable jackpot occurs, the control is controlled to a variable probability state (see steps 100 IWS541 to S542), and if a normal jackpot occurs, the control is performed again. The time saving state A (time saving state via jackpot) is controlled (see steps 100IWS537 to S539). In addition, even if the time saving state A is a loss, if a time saving loss symbol is derived and displayed, the time saving state B (time saving state via the time saving loss) is controlled (see step 100 IWS166). Further, in the time saving state A, if the variable display is completed 100 times without a jackpot occurring, the control is returned to the normal state (see steps 100IWS66 to S69 and S145). On the other hand, in the time-saving state A, there is no case where the relief time is shortened.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16-20, in the time saving state B, if a probability variable jackpot or a sudden probability variable jackpot occurs, the control is controlled to a variable probability state (see steps 100 IWS541 to S542), and if a normal jackpot occurs, the time saving state B is controlled. It is controlled to state A (time saving state via jackpot) (see steps 100IWS537 to S539). In addition, even in the case of a loss in the time saving state B, if the time saving loss symbol is derived and displayed, the time saving state B (time saving state via the time saving loss) is controlled again (see step 100 IWS166). Further, in the time saving state A, if the variable display is completed 30 times, 50 times, 100 times, or 200 times without a jackpot occurring, the control is returned to the normal state (see steps 100IWS66 to S69 and S145). However, if the time saving is off A during the time saving state and the time saving state B is controlled, the time saving state B is continued until the next jackpot occurs (see step 100 IWS160, S161). On the other hand, in the time-saving state B, there is no case where the relief time is shortened.

Also, as shown in FIG. 16-20, in the time-saving state C, if a sure-win or sudden sure-win occurs, the state is controlled to the sure-win state (see steps 100IWS541-S542), and in the case of a normal jackpot, the state is controlled to the time-saving state A (time-saving state via jackpot) (see steps 100IWS537-S539). On the other hand, in the time-saving state C, there is no case where a time-saving miss pattern is derived and displayed (see Y in step 100IWS79). Also, in the time-saving state C, if 800 variable displays are completed without a jackpot occurring, the state is controlled again to the time-saving state C (time-saving state via rescue time-saving) (see steps 100IWS170-S173).

In addition, although this example shows a case where the time saving state B is uniformly transferred when a time saving missed symbol is derived and displayed during the time saving state A, the control mode is not limited to such a control mode. For example, it is configured to compare the remaining number of current time saving times with the number of time saving times corresponding to the determined time saving type, and if the remaining number of current time saving times is greater, the current time saving state A is continued as is. It's okay.

In addition, although this example shows a case where when a normal jackpot occurs during time saving state B, the time saving state A is uniformly shifted to, but the control mode is not limited to such a control mode. For example, compare the remaining number of times of the current time saving number and the number of time saving times corresponding to the normal jackpot (in this example, 100 times), and if the remaining number of times of the current time saving number is greater, continue the current time saving state B. It may be configured to do so.

Further, in this example, a case is shown in which the time saving losing symbol is not derived and displayed during the time saving state C (see Y in step 100 IWS79), but this is not limited to such a mode, for example. , it may be configured such that even in the time saving state C, it can be determined that the time saving is over.

Further, in this example, when the variable probability state is controlled, the variable probability state is terminated based on the execution of the variable display 100 times, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured such that a lottery process is used to determine whether or not to end the variable probability state for each variable display, and the variable probability state may be terminated based on the decision to end the variable probability state.

(Main processing for production control)
Next, the operation of the production control means will be explained. FIG. 16-21 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the production control main processing in the feature section 108IW. In FIG. 16-21, the processes in steps S71 to S76 are similar to those shown in FIG. 6.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 executes the small symbol process process (step 087IWS701). In this example, by executing the small symbol process process in step 087IWS701, in the image display device 5, in addition to the variable display of the decorative pattern, in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, In the image display device 5, a variable display of small symbols in the form of a reduced left-center right ornamental symbol is executed.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 executes the fourth pattern process (step 100IWS702). In this example, the fourth pattern process in step 100IWS702 is executed, and the fourth pattern is displayed in synchronization with the first and second special patterns, separately from the decorative pattern. In this example, when the first special pattern is displayed, the fourth pattern is displayed in the fourth pattern display 100IW21a provided to the left of the image display 5. When the second special pattern is displayed, the fourth pattern is displayed in the fourth pattern display 100IW21b provided to the right of the image display 5.

The process in step S77 is the same as the process in step S77 shown in FIG.

When the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed, the two LEDs arranged above and below alternately turn on and off in the fourth symbol display device 100IW21a, 21b, thereby executing the variable display of the fourth symbol. be done.

Further, when the variation time ends, the fourth symbol, the stop symbol, is displayed as a fixed symbol at the start of the symbol confirmation period. In this case, when a jackpot occurs, two LEDs arranged above and below are stopped and displayed in red as a jackpot symbol. In addition, when the time saving is over, two LEDs arranged above and below are stopped and displayed in a blue light state as a time saving lapse symbol. In addition, in the case of a loss (no time saving), the two LEDs arranged above and below are stopped and displayed as a loss symbol (no time saving) in a state where they are turned off.

In addition, the mode of the stop symbol of the fourth symbol is not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, the stop symbol of the fourth symbol may be derived and displayed in a manner that can distinguish the jackpot type and the time saving type. Good too.

In addition, in this example, a case is shown in which a special symbol is provided as the time saving loss symbol of the 4th symbol, but the stop symbol of the 4th symbol is not limited to such an embodiment. may be used as a common pattern.

(Command analysis processing)
Next, the operation of the production control means will be explained. FIGS. 16-22 and 16-23 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S75). The production control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the production control CPU 120 checks the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the performance control CPU 120 first checks whether the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 100IWS611). Whether the command is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter and the read pointer. If both match, the received command is not stored. If the received command is stored in the command reception buffer, the performance control CPU 120 reads the received command from the command reception buffer (step 100IWS612). Note that after reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step 100IWS613). The reason for adding +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read out at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variable pattern command (step 100IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variable pattern command in the variable pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 100IWS615). Then, a variable pattern command reception flag is set (step 100IWS616).

If the received production control command is a display result specification command (step 100IWS617), the production control CPU 120 stores the received display result specification command in the display result specification command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 100IWS618). ).

The received production control command is one of the symbol confirmation designation commands (first symbol confirmation A specification command, first symbol confirmation B specification command, first symbol confirmation C specification command, second symbol confirmation A specification command, second symbol confirmation B designation command, second symbol confirmation C designation command) (step 100IWS619), the performance control CPU 120 sets a confirmation command reception flag according to the received symbol confirmation designation command (step 100IWS620). For example, when the first symbol confirmation A designation command is received, the first confirmation A command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the first symbol confirmation B designation command is received, the first confirmation B command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when the first symbol confirmed C designation command is received, the first confirmed C command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when a second symbol confirmation A designation command is received, a second confirmation A command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when a second symbol confirmation B designation command is received, a second confirmation B command reception flag is set. Further, for example, when a second symbol confirmed C designation command is received, a second confirmed C command reception flag is set.

If the received performance control command is a jackpot start designation command (step 100IWS621), the performance control CPU 120 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 100IWS622). If the received performance control command is a jackpot end designation command (step 100IWS623), the performance control CPU 120 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 100IWS624).

If the received production control command is a rescue time reduction number 1 designation command (step 100 IWS625), the production control CPU 120 stores the received rescue time reduction number 1 designation command in the rescue time reduction number 1 designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122. (Step 100IWS626).

If the received effect control command is a relief time reduction number 2 designation command (step 100 IWS627), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received relief time reduction number 2 designation command in the rescue time reduction number 2 designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122. (Step 100IWS628).

If the received effect control command is a command to specify the number of times to shorten the rescue time at the time of recovery (step 100 IWS629), the effect control CPU 120, based on the received command to specify the number of times to shorten the rescue time at the time of recovery, causes the image display device 5 to specify the number of times to shorten the rescue time at the time of recovery. Control is performed to display the initial roll according to the number of times (step 100 IWS 630). For example, if the received EXT data of the command to specify the number of times to shorten rescue time during recovery is "01 (H)" (when the remaining number of fluctuations until the time to save is reduced is 100 or less), the initial roll is "112". is displayed, indicating that the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 100 or less. For example, if the EXT data of the received recovery time reduction number designation command is "02 (H)" (when the remaining number of fluctuations until relief time reduction is 101 or more and 200 or less), the initial The result is displayed as "223", indicating that the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time is shortened is 101 or more and 200 or less. For example, if the EXT data of the received recovery time reduction number designation command is "08 (H)" (when the remaining number of fluctuations until relief time reduction is 701 or more and 800 or less), the initial "889" is displayed as the result, indicating that the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 701 or more and 800 or less.

In addition to displaying the initial result indicating the number of fluctuations remaining when power is restored, for example, in the first fluctuation display after power restoration, a display indicating the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time is shortened may be displayed. , a combination of symbols indicating the remaining number of fluctuations may be displayed. In addition, for example, within 1 to 100 fluctuations after the power is restored, a display suggesting the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time is shortened, or a combination of symbols suggesting the number of remaining fluctuations, etc. The configuration may be such that the suggestion display is performed at a relatively early stage. Further, the configuration may be such that the number of remaining changes until the rescue time is shortened due to the initial roll is not suggested (for example, in the configuration of Example 2 described later, the number of remaining changes until the rescue time is shortened due to the initial roll is not indicated). (The remaining number of fluctuations may not be suggested).

If the received production control command is a normal state designation command (step 100IWS631), the production control CPU 120 displays a background image corresponding to the normal state (for example, a blue background image corresponding to the sea mode) in the image display device 5. (Step 100IWS632).

If the received performance control command is a time-saving state A designation command (step 100 IWS633), the performance control CPU 120 displays a background image (for example, sunset) corresponding to the time-saving state A (time-saving state via jackpot) in the image display device 5. Control is performed to switch to a yellow background image (according to the mode) (step 100IWS634).

If the received production control command is a time saving state B designation command (step 100 IWS635), the production control CPU 120 displays a background image (for example, Control is performed to switch to a green background image corresponding to the forest mode (step 100IWS636).

If the received production control command is a time saving state C designation command (step 100 IWS637), the production control CPU 120 displays a background image (for example, Control is performed to switch to an orange background image corresponding to the orange field mode (step 100IWS638).

In this example, by executing the processing of steps 100IWS633 to S638, even if the time saving state is the same, it is determined whether it is a time saving state via jackpot, a time saving state via time saving, or a time saving state via rescue time saving. Display different background images depending on the With such a configuration, it is possible to clearly notify the player of the difference in gaming status, and it is possible to increase interest.

In addition, not limited to the mode shown in this example, a common background image is displayed regardless of the time saving state via jackpot, time saving state via time saving loss, or time saving state via rescue time saving. may be configured. For example, a common background image is displayed in step 100IW634, step 100IWS636, and step 100IWS638, and a common background image is displayed in the time saving state via jackpot, the time saving state via time saving, and the time saving state via rescue time saving. It may be configured as follows.

If the received production control command is a probability variable state designation command (step 100 IWS639), the production control CPU 120 displays a background image corresponding to the probability variation state (for example, a red background image corresponding to the flame mode) in the image display device 5. (Step 100 IWS640).

If the received production control command is a right-handed notification start designation command (step 100IWS641), the production control CPU 120 performs control to start lighting the right-handed notification LED 100IW20 (step 100IWS642). In addition, in this example, the right hit notification start designation command is transmitted at the start of the symbol confirmation period when a time-saving missed symbol is derived and displayed or when a relief time-saving symbol is displayed (see steps 100IWS1126 and S1134). , At the start of the symbol confirmation period, the right hit notification LED 100IW20 starts lighting up.

If the received production control command is a right-handed hitting notification end designation command (step 100IWS643), the production control CPU 120 performs control to end lighting of the right-handed hitting notification LED 100IW20 (step 100IWS644).

If the received production control command is another command, the production control CPU 120 executes processing such as storing the received production control command or setting a flag according to the received production control command (step 100 IWS645 ). For example, if a special winning slot winning designation command is received, a winning slot winning flag indicating that a winning slot has been won is set. Then, the process moves to step 100IWS611.

(Customer waiting demonstration performance control process)
FIG. 16-24 is a flowchart showing the customer waiting demonstration performance control process. As mentioned above, in this example, at the end of the symbol confirmation period and at the end of the jackpot game, if no pending memory is stored (that is, when the total number of pending memories is 0), the performance control board is transferred from the main board 11. A customer waiting demonstration designation command is sent to No. 12.

When the customer waiting demo designation command is received, the performance control CPU 120 will perform a performance control CPU 120 if 10 seconds have elapsed without receiving any other commands such as the performance control command at the time of starting winnings after receiving the customer waiting demo designation command. (Y in step 105 IWS 250), a telop display execution lottery process is executed (step 105 IWS 251).

In this example, it is possible to display a telop indicating that the rescue time saving function is installed during a period when no variable display is performed. In step 105 IWS251, it is determined by lottery whether or not to display a telop.

FIG. 16-25 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a telop display execution lottery table and a telop mode determination lottery table. Of FIGS. 16-25, FIG. 16-25(A) is a telop display execution lottery table used when the setting value is set to "1", and FIG. 16-25(B) is This is a telop display execution lottery table used when the number is set to "6".

As shown in FIGS. 16-25 (A) and (B), in this example, the ratio of displaying subtitles while waiting for a customer is configured to vary depending on the number of times remaining until the relief time is shortened. With this configuration, it is possible to indicate the remaining number of times until relief time is shortened based on the presence or absence of a telop display while waiting for a customer.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 16-25 (A) and (B), in this example, the ratio of displaying subtitles while waiting for a customer is configured to vary depending on the set value. With such a configuration, it is possible to indicate whether an advantageous setting value has been set based on the presence or absence of a telop display while waiting for a customer.

Although FIG. 16-25 shows an example of setting value 1 and setting value 6 to simplify the explanation, it is also possible to provide a table corresponding to each setting value, or to provide a table corresponding to each setting value. A table corresponding to the set values (for example, set values 1 to 3) may be provided.

When it is determined to execute the telop display (Y in step 105IWS252), the performance control CPU 120 executes a telop display mode determination lottery process (step 105IWS253). Then, telop display is started (step 105 IWS 254).

In this example, it is possible to display a telop using a red presentation mode and a blue presentation mode. In step 105 IWS253, the presentation mode of the telop display is determined by lottery.

Figure 16-25 (C) is a telop mode determination lottery table used when the setting value is set to "1", and Figure 16-25 (D) is a telop mode determination lottery table used when the setting value is set to "6". This is a lottery table for determining the telop format used when

As shown in FIGS. 16-25 (C) and (D), in this example, the presentation mode of the telop displayed while waiting for a customer is configured to differ depending on the number of times remaining until the rescue time is shortened. With this configuration, it is possible to indicate the remaining number of times until the rescue time is shortened by the display mode of the telop while waiting for a customer.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 16-25(C) and (D), in this example, the ratio of the performance mode of the telop display displayed while waiting for a customer is configured to vary depending on the set value. With this configuration, it is possible to suggest whether or not an advantageous setting value has been set depending on the presentation mode of the telop display while waiting for a customer.

Then, after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command, if 3 minutes have passed without receiving any other commands such as the performance control command at the time of starting winning (Y in step 105 IWS255), the performance control CPU 120 starts the demonstration. The movie is played back (step 105 IWS 256).

Note that the telop display and the reproduction of the demonstration movie while waiting for the customer end when the performance control command etc. at the time of starting winning is received.

FIG. 16-26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the production mode of telop display. In the example shown in FIGS. 16-26, the screen changes in the order of (A), (B), and (C), or in the order of (A), (D), and (E).

As shown in FIG. 16-26 (A), if the reserved memory is not stored when the pattern determination period has elapsed, a customer waiting demo designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12.

After receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command on the production control board 12 side, 10 seconds have passed without receiving any other commands such as the production control command at the time of starting winning, and the telop while waiting for the customer is displayed. If it is determined to do so, a telop display indicating that the rescue time saving function is installed is displayed on the image display device 5.

At this time, if it is decided to display the telop display according to the blue presentation mode, the telop display 108IW001 with blue edges is displayed (in the example of Figure 16-26(B), the edges are white). ). In addition, if it is decided to display a caption display based on the red presentation mode, the caption display 108IW002 with a red edge is displayed (in the example of Figure 16-26(D), the edge is painted black). ).

Then, when three minutes have passed since the performance control board 12 received the customer waiting demo designation command without receiving any other commands, such as the performance control command at the time of the initial winning, the image display device 5 starts playing a demonstration movie. Note that, as shown in Figures 16-26 (C) and (E), the subtitle display continues to be displayed even while the demonstration movie is being played.

(Pre-read notice setting process)
FIG. 16-27 is a flowchart showing the advance notice setting process (step S161) in the production control process shown in FIG.

In this example, in the starting winning determination process (step S101) in the special symbol process 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 is executed based on the extracted random numbers. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, transmission settings are made to the production control board 12 to send a production control command for specifying the occurrence of a starting prize, the number of pending memories, pre-reading judgment, etc. It will be done. The performance control command at the time of start winning that is set to be transmitted is transferred from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. transmitted to.

In the pre-read preview setting process (step S161), for example, based on the performance control command at the time of start-up winning that is transmitted from the main board 11, judgments, decisions, settings, etc. for executing the pre-read preview performance are performed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 16-27, the presentation control CPU 120 checks whether it has received a presentation control command at the time of the start winning (for example, a presentation control command for specifying the judgment results such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of reserved memories, and the look-ahead judgment) (step 108 IWS 701).

If the production control command at the time of starting winning is received, the production control CPU 120 determines that the number of pending memories including the pending memory that newly received the production control command at the time of starting winning is greater than the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened. It is determined whether the number is large (step 108 IWS702). That is, it is determined whether or not the variable display corresponding to the newly stored pending memory due to the occurrence of the starting winning is to be executed after the relief time is shortened. If the number of pending memories is not greater than the remaining number of times until the rescue time is shortened, that is, if the variable display corresponding to the newly stored pending memory due to the occurrence of a starting winning is executed after the rescue time is shortened. In this case, the advance notice setting process is ended.

In this example, by executing the process of step 108IWS702, a look-ahead preview effect is created that targets the variable display when the relief time becomes short among the variable displays corresponding to the suspended memory stored before the relief time becomes short. While it is possible to execute it, the execution of a look-ahead preview effect that targets a variable display subsequent to the variable display when the relief time is shortened is restricted. In other words, it is configured to restrict the execution of the pre-read preview performance across the relief time reduction period in which the game state changes. With such a configuration, it is possible to avoid complicating the control processing, and it is also possible to avoid inconsistencies in the presentation contents.

If the number of pending memories is greater than the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened, that is, if the variable display corresponding to the newly stored pending memory due to the occurrence of a starting winning is executed before the relief time is shortened, The performance control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the pre-read preview performance, and the performance type and performance mode in the case of execution (step 108 IWS703).

FIG. 16-28 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a pre-read preview performance execution determination table, a pre-read preview performance type determination table, and a pre-read preview performance mode determination table. In step 108IWS703, each table shown in FIGS. 16-28 is used to determine whether or not to execute a pre-read preview effect, and the type and mode of effect if executed.

Specifically, when the gaming state is a state other than time-saving state C, the system uses the pre-reading preview performance execution decision table shown in FIG. 16-28 (A) to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading preview performance, and when the gaming state is time-saving state C, the system uses the pre-reading preview performance execution decision table shown in FIG. 16-28 (B) to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading preview performance.

As shown in Figures 16-28 (A) and (B), in this example, the pre-read preview effect can be executed both when the display result is a jackpot and when the display result is a jackpot. The configuration is such that the rate at which the pre-read preview effect is executed is higher when the result is a failure than when the result is a failure. Therefore, by executing the look-ahead preview performance, it is suggested that the expectation level of a jackpot is high.

In such a configuration, as shown in FIGS. 16-28 (A) and (B), there is a case where the displayed result is lower in time saving state C than in gaming states other than time saving state C. In addition, the system is configured so that the rate at which the pre-read preview effect is executed is low. With such a configuration, in the case of time saving state C (that is, when no jackpot has occurred for a long period of time), it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when a jackpot does not occur even though the advance notice performance is executed.

In step 108IWS703, when it is decided to execute the pre-read preview performance, if the gaming state is different from the time saving state C, the pre-read preview performance type determination table shown in FIG. 16-28(C) is used to execute When the performance type of the advance notice performance to be executed is determined, and the game state is time saving state C, the performance type of the advance notice performance to be executed is determined using the advance notice performance type determination table shown in FIG. 16-28 (D). Decide on the type. Specifically, the performance type is determined to be either a chance performance or a pending change performance.

The chance eye effect is a variable display that is the target of the look-ahead notice effect when the display result of the change display that is executed before the change display that is the target of the look-ahead notice effect becomes a chance eye (in this example, "778"). This is a performance that suggests that this will be a jackpot. In the chance effect, for example, an effect is performed to incite whether or not the display result will be a chance result ("778" in this example). Also, for example, when a chance eye effect is executed using a red effect mode, a red chance eye effect ("778" in this example) is stopped and displayed, and when a chance eye effect is executed using a blue effect mode. , a blue chance number (“778” in this example) is stopped and displayed.

The pending change performance suggests that the variable display that is the target of the advance preview performance will be a jackpot by displaying the pending display that corresponds to the variable display that is the target of the advance preview performance in a display mode that is different from the normal display mode. It is a performance that Also, for example, when a pending change performance is executed in a red production mode, a red pending display is displayed, and when a pending change production is executed in a blue production mode, a blue pending display is displayed. be done.

FIG. 16-29 is an explanatory diagram for explaining specific examples of each type of pre-read preview effect. Among Figures 16-29, Figures 16-29 (A1) to (E1) show specific examples of the chance effect, and Figures 16-29 (A2) to (B2) show specific examples of the pending change effect. This is an example.

When a chance effect is executed as a look-ahead preview effect, the first variable display starts as shown in Figure 16-29 (A1), and then as shown in Figures 16-29 (B1) and (C1). The left and right decorative patterns are displayed in a stopped state. Then, as shown in Figure 16-29 (D1), the central decorative pattern stops at either "7", which is the chance number "778", or "6", which is not the chance number "778". A performance that provokes this is carried out. After that, as shown in Figure 16-29 (E1), when the central decorative pattern "7" stops and the chance number "778" stops displaying, a fluctuating display that becomes a jackpot is displayed while it is being held in memory. This suggests the possibility that a corresponding retained memory exists. Note that after the inciting effect is executed, a symbol different from the chance number "778" (for example, "768", etc.) may be stopped and displayed.

When a hold change effect is executed as a look-ahead preview effect, as shown in FIGS. 16-29 (A2) and (B2), when a starting prize occurs, a new hold display is different from the normal mode. It is displayed in a display mode (for example, red), suggesting the possibility that a fluctuating display that results in a jackpot will be executed based on the pending memory corresponding to the pending display. In this example, the display mode of the pending display is taken over as the display mode of the active display. Note that the hold change effect is not limited to the mode shown in Figure 16-29, but can be performed at any timing after a new hold display is displayed in the normal mode and thereafter until the display of the corresponding hold display and active display ends. The display mode may be changed to a different display mode from the normal mode.

FIG. 16-30 is a time chart for explaining the fluctuation period and the execution period of the pre-read preview performance in the time-saving state via jackpot and the time-saving state via rescue. Among FIGS. 16-30, FIG. 16-30(A) is a time chart for explaining the fluctuation period in the time-saving state via jackpot and the execution period of the look-ahead preview performance, and FIG. 16-30(B) is , is a time chart for explaining the fluctuation period in the time saving state via relief and the execution period of the pre-read notice performance. In the examples shown in FIGS. 16-30(A) and (B), it is assumed that starting winnings occur at the same timing.

As shown in Figure 16-30 (A), when performing a chance effect as a look-ahead preview effect, in the variable display that is executed from the time when the starting winning occurs until the variable display of the look-ahead target starts. , an effect is performed to incite whether or not the chance pattern will stop, and then the chance pattern will be stopped and displayed. Since such an inciting effect is included, when executing the chance effect, it is necessary to ensure an execution period of a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) during at least one fluctuating display.

On the other hand, as shown in Figure 16-30 (A), when executing a pending change effect as a pre-reading notice effect, the variable display of the pre-reading target is displayed at the timing when a starting prize occurs or from the time when a starting winning occurs. The display mode of the pending display (or active display) changes at any timing over a plurality of variable displays until the display ends. Then, the pending display and active display according to the changed display mode are continued until the variable display of the prefetch target is completed. In other words, when executing a pending change effect, it can be executed at any timing from the time when a starting prize occurs until the variable display of the pre-read target ends, and it continues until the variable display of the pre-read target ends. can do.

In this way, even in the look-ahead preview performance, the execution period is different between the chance performance and the pending change performance. That is, while the chance effect is executed during a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) during one variable display, the pending change effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays.

In addition, as mentioned above, in the time saving state via jackpot, the extremely shortening variation (1.5 seconds) is not executed at the time of loss, and the shortening variation (5 seconds) is mainly executed, but in the time saving state via relief In this case, an extremely short variation (1.5 seconds) is mainly performed when the time is off. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16-30, in the time saving state via relief, it is difficult to secure a period for executing the chance effect.

Therefore, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 16-28 (C) and (D), in the time-saving state via jackpot, it is possible to execute both the chance effect and the pending change effect as the look-ahead preview effect. On the other hand, in the time-saving state via relief, the execution of the chance effect is restricted as a look-ahead preview effect, and only the pending change effect can be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute a pre-read preview performance depending on the gaming state.

Further, in step 108IWS703, when it is decided to execute the pre-read notice performance, if the gaming state is different from the time-saving state C, the pre-read notice performance mode determination table shown in FIG. 16-28(E) is used to , determines the performance mode of the pre-reading notice performance to be executed, and when the gaming state is time saving state C, the pre-reading notice performance type determination table shown in FIG. 16-28(D) is used to Determine the type of performance. Specifically, either the red presentation mode or the blue presentation mode is determined.

As shown in FIGS. 16-28 (E) and (F), in this example, it is possible to perform a look-ahead preview performance using the red performance mode and the blue performance mode, and the case of a jackpot is better than the case of a miss. The configuration is such that the rate at which the pre-read preview effect is executed is higher due to the red effect mode than in the case of . Therefore, by executing the pre-read preview performance in the red performance mode, it is suggested that the expectation level of a jackpot is high.

In this configuration, as shown in Fig. 16-28 (E) and (F), when in time-saving state C, the pre-reading preview performance is executed only in the red performance mode. With this configuration, when in time-saving state C (i.e. when no jackpot has occurred for a long period of time), it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when the pre-reading preview performance is executed in the blue performance mode, which has a low jackpot expectation. In this example, when in time-saving state C, the pre-reading preview performance is executed only in the red performance mode, but when there is a miss, there is a 99% chance that the pre-reading preview performance is not executed. Therefore, it is configured to prevent frequent cases where the pre-reading preview performance is executed in the red performance mode but the display result is a miss.

In this example, by setting the determination ratio as shown in Figure 16-28, the pre-reading notice can be used in the case of time-saving state C (that is, when no jackpot has occurred for a long period of time) and in the case of not time-saving state C. The performance execution ratio, the type of performance, and the ratio of performance modes can be varied, and the interest can be improved.

In addition, in this example, as will be described later, when the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time is shortened is 10 or less, execution of the preview performance is restricted (even if only the preview performance with high expectations is not executed). However, the execution of the pre-read preview effect may also be restricted (for example, the execution rate may be lowered (or not executed). In this case, the execution of the pre-read preview effect in the event of a failure may be restricted. It may be configured such that the ratio is lowered (or not executed), or the execution ratio of pre-fetch preview performances of types with high expectations may be lowered (or not executed).

Further, not limited to the example shown in FIG. 16-28, for example, even in time-saving state C, if a variable display that results in a jackpot or a time-saving loss is executed, the execution of the pre-read preview effect is not restricted. Good too.

When the processing in step 108IWS704 is completed, the performance control CPU 120 performs execution settings for the pre-read preview performance based on the determined content (step 108IWS704). For example, when it is determined to execute the chance effect, a chance effect flag is set in step 108IWS704 as execution setting of the chance effect. Then, in steps 108IWS809 to S810 of the variable display start setting process to be described later, when the chance eye flag is set, the chance eye effect is executed by selecting a process table including the chance eye effect. Note that the chance flag is reset when the variable display immediately before the variable display to be read ahead is executed.

Also, for example, if it is decided to execute a hold change presentation, in step 108 IWS704, the hold change presentation is executed by changing the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the command at the time of the start winning.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 16-31 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the performance control process shown in FIG. 15. In the variable display start setting process, the performance control CPU 120 first reads out a variable pattern command from the variable pattern command storage area (step 100IWS801). Next, the performance control CPU 120 determines the display result (stop pattern) of the decorative pattern according to the variable pattern command read out in step 100IWS801 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (i.e., the received display result designation command) (step 100IWS802). That is, the performance control CPU 120 executes the process of step 100IWS802, thereby realizing a display result determination means that determines the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop pattern of the decorative pattern) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. In addition, when a pseudo consecutive win is specified by the variation pattern command, the performance control CPU 120 also determines a chance pattern (for example, a combination of patterns that are not a reach but are one pattern away from the jackpot pattern, such as "223" or "445") as a provisional stop pattern during the pseudo consecutive win in step 100IWS802. The performance control CPU 120 stores data indicating the stop pattern of the determined decorative pattern in the decorative pattern display result storage area. In addition, in step 100IWS802, the performance control CPU 120 may determine whether or not a jackpot has been reached based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop pattern of the decorative pattern based only on the variation pattern command.

In step 100IWS802, if the received display result designation command indicates a "normal jackpot", the performance control CPU 120 selects a decorative pattern in which three symbols are the same even-numbered symbol as a stop symbol. Determine the combination (usually the jackpot symbol). In addition, when the received display result designation command indicates a "probable variable jackpot", the production control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are the same odd-numbered symbols (probable variable jackpot symbol) as the stop symbol. do. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates a "sudden probability variable jackpot", the production control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols "135" (sudden probability variable jackpot symbol) as the stop symbol.

Then, in the case of "missing", a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, if a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which the two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Moreover, even if it is a loss, if it is a "time-saving loss", a combination of decorative symbols of the loss symbol including a special symbol (for example, a star symbol) is determined. In addition, it may be configured to determine a combination of decorative symbols of missed symbols including special symbols (for example, a heart-shaped symbol or a diamond-shaped symbol) that differ depending on the time saving type. In addition, when the execution setting of the chance eye effect is performed, the combination of decorative symbols of the chance eye pattern (in this example, "778") is determined.

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

Regarding the decorative patterns, a stop pattern that reminds you of a jackpot (a combination of patterns whose left, middle, and right sides are all the same pattern) is called a jackpot pattern. Also, among the jackpot symbols, a stop symbol (a combination of symbols whose left, middle, and right sides are all the same odd-numbered symbols) that is reminiscent of a probability-variable jackpot is called a probability-variable jackpot symbol. Also, among the jackpot symbols, a stop symbol (a combination of symbols whose left, middle, and right sides are all the same even-numbered symbols) that is reminiscent of a regular jackpot (non-probable variable jackpot) is called a non-probable variable jackpot symbol. Also, a stop symbol that reminds you of a miss is called a miss symbol.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 performs execution settings for a preview performance to be executed during the variable display (step 108IWS802A). As a preview effect, for example, a timer effect can be executed in which a countdown is started after the start of fluctuation, and when the count reaches "0", an effect image indicating the degree of jackpot expectation is displayed, and in step 108IWS802A, the timer effect You may also configure the execution settings.

FIG. 16-32 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the preview performance execution determination table and the preview performance mode determination table. In step 108 IWS802A, if the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened exceeds 10, it is determined whether or not to execute the advance notice performance using the advance notice performance execution determination table shown in FIG. 16-32 (A), and the relief time is shortened. If the remaining number of times is 10 or less, it is determined whether or not to execute the preview performance using the preview performance execution determination table shown in FIG. 16-32(B). In addition, if it is decided to execute a preview performance and the remaining number of times until the rescue time is shortened exceeds 10, the performance mode of the preview performance is determined using the preview performance mode determination table shown in Figure 16-32 (C). However, if the remaining number of times until the rescue time is shortened is 10 or less, the mode of the preview performance is determined using the preview performance mode determination table shown in FIG. 16-32(D).

As shown in Figures 16-32 (A) and (B), in this example, the preview performance can be executed both when the display result is a jackpot and when it is a loss. It is configured such that the proportion of execution of the preview performance is higher when the result is a success than when the result is a failure. Therefore, by executing the preview performance, it is suggested that there is a high degree of expectation of a jackpot.

In such a configuration, as shown in FIGS. 16-32 (A) and (B), the predetermined period before the relief time is shortened (in this example, the period in which the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened is 10 or less). In this case, the proportion of execution of the preview effect is lower when the display result is wrong than in the period before the predetermined period (in this example, the period in which the remaining number of times until the rescue time is shortened exceeds 10). It is configured as follows. With this configuration, the preview performance is performed during a predetermined period before the rescue time is shortened (in this example, the period in which the remaining number of times until the rescue time is shortened is 10 or less, and the countdown performance and effect performance described later are executed). It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when the game is executed but does not result in a jackpot.

In addition, during a predetermined period before the rescue time is shortened (in this example, a period in which the remaining number of times until the rescue time is shortened is 10 or less), a countdown performance and effect performance, which will be described later, are executed, but at this time, the timer is activated as a preview performance. By restricting the execution of the effect, it is possible to avoid displaying a plurality of numerical values indicating the counter, and it is possible to prevent them from interfering with each other.

As shown in FIGS. 16-32(C) and (D), in this example, there is a red presentation mode (for example, a red presentation image is displayed) and a blue presentation mode (for example, a blue presentation image is displayed). The system is configured such that the preview performance is executed in a red performance mode at a higher rate in the case of a jackpot than in the case of a loss. Therefore, by executing the preview presentation in the red presentation mode, it is suggested that the expectation level of a jackpot is high.

In such a configuration, as shown in FIGS. 16-32 (C) and (D), the predetermined period before the relief time is shortened (in this example, the period in which the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened is 10 or less). If the display result is lower than the period before the predetermined period (in this example, the period in which the remaining number of times until the rescue time is shortened is more than 10), a preview effect is executed using the red effect mode. It is structured so that the percentage of With this configuration, the interest when the preview performance is executed in the red performance mode during the predetermined period before the rescue time is shortened (in this example, the period in which the remaining number of times until the rescue time is shortened is 10 or less) but does not result in a jackpot. can suppress the decline in

In addition, if the configuration is such that multiple types of preview performances with different jackpot expectations can be executed, the preview performances of types with high jackpot expectations (for example, if the jackpot expectations are classified into 5 levels, The execution is limited only for the type of preview performance where the jackpot expectation level is 4th level or higher) during the predetermined period before the relief time is shortened (in this example, the period in which the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened is 10 or less). Good too.

In addition, not limited to the example shown in FIG. 16-32, for example, even if the remaining number of times until relief time reduction is 10 or less, if a fluctuating display that results in a jackpot or time reduction is executed, a preview effect may be executed. You may choose not to limit it.

In addition, as described above, in this example, in the case of time saving state C, the execution of the pre-read preview effect is restricted, but the execution of the preview effect is also restricted (for example, the execution rate is reduced). In this case, it may be configured to reduce the execution rate (or not execute) of the preview performance in case of a failure, or to reduce the execution rate of the preview performance for types with high expectations. The execution rate may be lowered (or not executed).

Next, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, or 800. (Step 100IWS803). In addition, whether the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, or 800 can be determined by the number of relief time shortening 2, for example. This can be determined by checking whether or not a designated command has been received.

If the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, or 800, the production control CPU 120 will change the number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened. A process table including an inciting effect corresponding to the remaining number of fluctuations is selected (step 100 IWS804). For example, if the EXT data of the received relief time reduction number 2 designation command is "01 (H)" (when the remaining number of fluctuations until relief time reduction is 100), the remaining number of fluctuations is "100". Select the process table that includes the appropriate inciting effect. For example, if the EXT data of the received relief time reduction number 2 designation command is "08 (H)" (when the remaining number of fluctuations until relief time reduction is 800), the remaining number of fluctuations is "800". ” Select a process table that includes an inciting effect according to ``. Then, the process moves to step 108IWS812.

If the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is none of 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800, the production control CPU 120 determines that the relief time is shortened. It is checked whether the remaining number of fluctuations is 0 (step 108 IWS805). In addition, whether or not the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time reduction is 0 can be determined by, for example, checking whether the value of the EXT data of the received relief time reduction number 1 designation command is 0. Can be judged.

If the remaining number of fluctuations until the rescue time is shortened is 0, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the display result is a jackpot (step 108IWS806A). If the display result is not a jackpot, the performance control CPU 120 selects a process table including a time-saving entry performance that informs that the time-saving state is controlled by the rescue time-saving (step 100IWS806B). With this configuration, it is possible to clearly inform the player by the time-shortening effect that the game will be controlled to be in a time-shortening state as a rescue time-saving, and it is possible to improve the interest when the rescue time is shortened.

On the other hand, if the display result is a jackpot, the performance control CPU 120 selects a process table that includes a time-saving pretense effect that notifies that a jackpot will be achieved after executing the same type of performance as the time-saving effect ( Step 100IWS806C). Then, the process moves to step 108IWS812. With such a configuration, after the player recognizes that the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time is shortened is 0, the player is notified that the jackpot has been won, so it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise. It can improve your interest.

In addition, in this example, if the displayed result becomes a jackpot when the number of fluctuations in relief time saving is reached, a time saving rush effect is executed using a dedicated relief time saving fluctuation jackpot variation pattern. For example, even if a full rotation effect (that is, a jackpot is confirmed) is executed, which is not executed except when the number of variations of relief time reduction is reached, in which the three decorative symbols are aligned and vary. good. By configuring the game in this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and specialness, and it is possible to increase interest.

Also, for example, if the display result is a jackpot when the number of fluctuations in the relief time reduction is reached, the same fluctuation pattern for the jackpot as usual may be used, or a reach effect with a short fluctuation time may be specified. It may be configured to use a variation pattern.

In addition, in this example, if the display result is a failure when the number of fluctuations in relief time saving is reached, a dedicated fluctuation pattern for relief time saving fluctuation is used; It may be possible to use a variation pattern for losing the same as usual, or it may be configured to use a variation pattern that specifies a reach effect with a short variation time. By configuring in this way, it is possible to make the fluctuation pattern common between when and before reaching the number of fluctuations for saving time reduction, and it is possible to reduce the data capacity. In this case, when the symbol confirmation period has elapsed, the time saving state C is entered, and the image display device 5 displays a background image (in this example, orange) corresponding to the time saving state C (time saving state via relief time saving). (background image of the display color) (see step 078 IWS638), it is possible to notify that the time saving state will be controlled by reducing the rescue time by this change in the background image.

If the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is not 0, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 10 or less ( Step 108IWS807). In addition, to check whether the remaining number of fluctuations until relief time reduction is 10 or less, for example, check whether the value of the EXT data of the received relief time reduction number 1 designation command is 10 or less. It can be determined by

If the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is 10 or less, the performance control CPU 120 selects a process table including a countdown performance and effect performance according to the remaining number of fluctuations until the rescue time is shortened. (Step 108IWS808). For example, if the received EXT data of the command specifying the number of rescue time reductions 1 is "0A (H)" (when the remaining number of fluctuations until the rescue time is shortened is 10), the count number until the rescue time is shortened is "0A (H)". Select a process table including countdown effects and effect effects corresponding to ``10''. Also, for example, if the received EXT data of the command specifying the number of rescue time reductions 1 is "01 (H)" (the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time reduction is 1), the count until the relief time reduction is reached. A process table including a countdown performance and effect performance corresponding to the number "1" is selected. Then, the process moves to step 108IWS812.

In this example, when the number of remaining changes until a rescue change occurs is 10 or less, a countdown effect and an effect are executed. This configuration makes it possible to make the player look forward to a rescue change, increasing interest. It is also possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage by quitting the game just before a rescue change occurs.

In addition, in this example, the remaining number of fluctuations until the rescue time is shortened is determined based on the EXT data of the rescue time reduction number 1 designation command and the rescue time reduction number 2 designation command, and an inciting effect or a countdown effect is executed. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, when a background specification command that specifies a background image is configured to be sent, a value corresponding to the number of remaining fluctuations until the rescue time is shortened is set in the EXT data of the background specification command and then sent. It's okay. Then, the performance control CPU 120 side may be configured to determine the remaining number of fluctuations based on the EXT data of the received background designation command, and execute an inciting performance or a countdown performance.

In addition, in this example, when the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief fluctuation is 10 or less, the countdown performance and effect performance are always executed, but whether or not they are executed by lottery is determined. It may also be possible to decide whether In addition, for example, when the number of fluctuations remaining before becoming a relief fluctuation is not 10 or less, so-called fake countdown performances and effect performances (for example, although they are executed in the same manner as countdown performances and effect performances, , the countdown performance and effect performance corresponding to the count number "0" are not continuously executed, but are interrupted in the middle. (See Figure 16-42) are determined by lottery to be executed or not. Good too. In this case, when the number of fluctuations remaining until the rescue fluctuation is 10 or less is better than when it is not 10 or less. ) may be executed at a higher rate. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player expect a relief change, and it is possible to increase interest. Furthermore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of disadvantages to the player due to the player ending the game immediately before the relief fluctuation occurs.

If the number of remaining fluctuations until the rescue time reduction occurs is not 10 or less (N in step 108IWS807), the presentation control CPU 120 checks whether the chance eye presentation has been set to be executed (step 108IWS809), and if the chance eye presentation has been set to be executed, the presentation control CPU 120 selects a process table including the chance eye presentation (including a presentation that suggests whether or not a chance eye will be generated) (step 108IWS810). Note that if the chance eye presentation has not been set to be executed, it may be possible to determine by lottery whether or not to execute a presentation in which the chance eye pattern is not displayed after the presentation that suggests whether or not a chance eye will be generated (a so-called false chance eye presentation).

If the chance production is not set to be executed, the production control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the variation pattern (step 108IWS811). Then, the process moves to step 108IWS812.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 108IWS812).

The process table is a table in which process data is set that the performance control CPU 120 refers to when controlling the performance device. That is, the performance control CPU 120 controls the performance device (performance parts) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data that is a collection of multiple combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating the manner of change that constitutes the change manner during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative pattern. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is included. In addition, the process timer setting value is set to the change time for that change manner. The performance control CPU 120 refers to the process table and controls the display of the decorative pattern in the change manner set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer setting value. In addition, the process table is stored in the ROM in the performance control board 12. In addition, a process table is prepared according to each change pattern.

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

In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the performance devices (the image display device 5 as production components, the image display device 5 as production components, Control of various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R (as performance parts) is executed (step 108IWS813). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. Further, in order to control the lighting/extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW, the performance control CPU 120 controls the variable display of the decorative pattern according to the variation pattern that corresponds one-to-one to the variation pattern command, but the production control CPU 120 The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to .

Next, the performance control CPU 120 sets the variable time timer to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step 108 IWS814).

Then, the performance control CPU 120 sets the value of the performance control process flag to a value corresponding to the performance processing during variable display (step S172) (step 108IWS815).

(Variable display processing)
16-33 and FIG. 16-34 are flowcharts showing the variable display effect processing (step S172) in the effect control process shown in FIG. 15. In the variable display performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 100IWS841), and also subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step 100IWS842). When the process timer times out (step 100 IWS843), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 100IWS844). Furthermore, the control state for the production device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step 100IWS845).

Next, the production control CPU 120 checks whether the first symbol confirmation A designation command or the second symbol determination A designation command is received (step 100IWS846). Specifically, in the command analysis process, it is checked whether the first confirmed A command reception flag or the second confirmed A command reception flag is set. If the first symbol confirmation A designation command or the second symbol confirmation A designation command is received, the production control CPU 120 controls the mode transition production (production that notifies the transition to the time-saving state (time-saving mode)) and the right-handed hit. A process table corresponding to the notification is selected (step 100IWS847). Next, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 100IWS848). In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the performance devices (the image display device 5 as production components, the image display device 5 as production components, Control of various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R (as performance parts) is executed (step 100IWS849). In addition, the production control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to 20 seconds to a fixed production period timer for measuring the symbol fixed period on the production control means side (step 100IWS850). Then, the process moves to step 100IWS862.

In addition, in this example, when the first symbol confirmation A designation command or the second symbol confirmation A designation command is received, there are cases where the time shortening occurs during the normal state and cases where the rescue time shortens. However, in step 100IWS847, if the time saving is missed during the normal state, a mode transition effect for the time saving is missed and a process table corresponding to the right hit notification is selected, and if the saving time becomes short, the process table for the relief time saving is selected. Select a process table according to the mode transition effect and right-handed notification. In addition, whether or not the first symbol confirmation A designation command or the second symbol confirmation A designation command is received due to the relief time reduction is determined, for example, if the EXT data of the received relief time reduction number 1 designation command is "00 ( This can be determined by checking whether or not H).

If neither the first symbol confirmation A specification command nor the second symbol confirmation A specification command has been received, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the first symbol confirmation B specification command or the second symbol confirmation B specification command has been received. (Step 100IWS851). Specifically, in the command analysis process, it is checked whether the first confirmed B command reception flag or the second confirmed B command reception flag is set. If the first symbol confirmation B designation command or the second symbol confirmation B designation command is received, the production control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the continuous production (production that notifies that the time saving state continues). (Step 100IWS852). Next, the performance control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 100IWS853). In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the performance devices (the image display device 5 as production components, the image display device 5 as production components, Control of various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R (as performance components) is executed (step 100IWS854). In addition, the production control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to 10 seconds to a fixed production period timer for measuring the symbol fixed period on the production control means side (step 100IWS855). Then, the process moves to step 100IWS862.

If neither the first symbol confirmation B designation command nor the second symbol confirmation B designation command has been received, the production control CPU 120 determines whether the first symbol confirmation C designation command or the second symbol confirmation C designation command has been received. (Step 100IWS856). Specifically, in the command analysis process, it is checked whether the first confirmed C-command reception flag or the second confirmed C-command reception flag is set. If the first symbol confirmed C designation command or the second symbol determined C designation command is received, the process moves to step 100IWS858.

If neither the first symbol confirmation C designation command nor the second symbol confirmation C designation command has been received, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether the variable time timer has timed out (step 100IWS857). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

When the first pattern determination C designation command or the second pattern determination C designation command is received (Y in step 100IWS856), or when the variable time timer has timed out (Y in step 100IWS857), the performance control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the normal pattern determination display (step 100IWS858). Next, the performance control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 100IWS859). In addition, the performance control CPU 120 executes control of the performance device (image display device 5 as a performance component, various lamps as performance components, and speakers 8L, 8R as performance components) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) (step 100IWS860). In addition, the performance control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds to the determined performance period timer for measuring the pattern determination period on the performance control means side (step 100IWS861). Then proceed to step 100IWS862.

In addition, in this example, in addition to when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, also when the variable time timer times out (see step 100IWS857), the process moves to steps 100IWS858 and subsequent steps to enter the symbol confirmation period. However, normally, unless the symbol confirmation designation command is missed, there is no case where a determination of Y is made in step 100IWS857 and the process moves to steps 100IWS858 and subsequent steps.

Then, the production control CPU 120 updates the value of the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S173) (step 100IWS862).

(Special drawing waiting process)
FIG. 16-35 is a flowchart showing the special symbol per waiting process (step S173) in the production control process shown in FIG. In the special figure waiting process, the production control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the fixed production period timer (step 100 IWS871), and checks whether the value of the fixed production period timer after the subtraction has timed out ( Step 100IWS872). If the value of the fixed performance period timer after subtraction has not timed out, the value of the process timer is subtracted by 1 (step 100IWS873), and the contents of process data n (display control execution data n, lamp control execution data n, sound number data Control of the presentation device (the image display device 5 as the presentation component, various lamps as the presentation component, and the speakers 8L and 8R as the presentation component) is executed in accordance with n) (step 100IWS874).

Furthermore, when the process timer times out (step 100IWS875), the production control CPU 120 switches the process data (step 100IWS876). Further, the production control CPU 120 sets the next set process timer setting value in the process table to the process timer, and starts the process timer (step 087IWS877).

Next, the production control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is being displayed for confirmation (step 100IWS878). If the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is being displayed in a fixed manner, the process is immediately terminated. If the stop symbols of the decorative symbols are not being displayed in a fixed manner, the production control CPU 120 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbols (losing symbols (no time saving), losing time reducing symbols, jackpot symbols) (step 100 IWS879 ).

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 100IWS879 (Y in step 100IWS880), the performance control CPU 120 sets a jackpot stop flag indicating that the jackpot symbol has been confirmed and displayed (step 100IWS881). Then, the process ends.

If the value of the confirmed production period timer after the subtraction has timed out (that is, if the symbol confirmation period has passed), the production control CPU 120 checks whether the jackpot stop flag is set (step 100IWS882). If the jackpot stop flag is set, the performance control CPU 120 checks whether a jackpot start designation command has been received (step 100IWS883). It should be noted that whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received can be determined by, for example, checking whether the jackpot start designation command reception flag (see step 100 IWS622) is set. If the jackpot start designation command has not been received, the process ends immediately.

If the jackpot start designation command has been received, the performance control CPU 120 resets the jackpot stop flag (step 100IWS884). Next, the performance control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the jackpot performance including a mode transition performance (a performance that notifies the transition to a variable probability state (probability variable mode) or a time saving state (time saving mode)) and a right hit notification. (Step 100IWS885). Then, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 100IWS886), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number Control of the presentation device (the image display device 5 as the presentation component, various lamps as the presentation component, and the speaker 27 as the presentation component) is executed according to the data 1) (step 100 IWS887).

Then, the production control CPU 120 updates the value of the production control process flag to a value corresponding to the production process during the jackpot (step 100IWS888).

If the jackpot stop flag is not set (i.e., if a losing symbol (no time reduction) or a time-reduction losing symbol is stopped and displayed), the performance control CPU 120 updates the value of the performance control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 100IWS889).

(Production execution timing)
Next, the execution timing of the effect when executing the variable display that shortens the rescue time will be explained. FIG. 16-36 is a timing chart for explaining the execution timing of the effect when executing the variable display that shortens the rescue time. As shown in Figure 16-36, in the variation display immediately before the variation display that results in a relief time reduction (the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1), the variation display of the special symbol and decorative symbol ends, and the missing symbol (no time reduction) is displayed. When is stopped and displayed, a missed symbol (no time saving) is confirmed and displayed for a symbol confirmation period of 0.5 seconds (see step 100 IWS1137). Next, in the variable display in which the value of the relief time reduction number counter becomes 0 at the start of the variable display and the relief time is shortened (see step 100 IWS74, S75), the time reduction entry effect is executed on the image display device 5 during the variable display of the special symbol. (See step 108IWS806B). Then, when the variable display of the special symbols is finished and the missed symbols (no time savings) are stopped and displayed, the missed symbols (no time savings) are confirmed and displayed for a 20 second symbol confirmation period (see step 100 IWS1135). Further, during the symbol determination period, as shown in FIG. 16-36, a mode transition effect is executed in the image display device 5 (see step 100IWS847). Next, when a predetermined period of time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed during the symbol confirmation period, a right hit notification is started on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 16-36 (see step 100 IWS847). Next, when the symbol confirmation period has elapsed, the time saving state C is entered, and as shown in FIG. 16-36, the image display device 5 displays a background image (in this example In this case, the display color is switched to (the background image with an orange display color) (see step 100IWS638). With such a configuration, it is possible to secure a period for notifying that the control of the time saving state (relief time saving) is started in the normal state, and it is possible to clarify the effect when switching the gaming state, and to increase the interest. can be improved.

(Example of production)
Next, a specific example of the performance mode until the transition to the time saving state C, which is a relief time saving mode, will be explained. FIGS. 16-37 to 16-40 are explanatory diagrams for explaining specific examples of presentation modes up to the transition to the time saving state. Note that in FIGS. 16-37 to 16-40, the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (B), and (C).

As shown in FIG. 16-37(A), the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is displayed every 100 rotations when the symbol stops. In this example, in the image display device 5, a decorative pattern 100IW100 is displayed at the center of the screen, and a small pattern 100IW101 is displayed at the upper right. For example, when there are 800 rotations remaining until the transition to relief time saving, it is assumed that the decorative pattern 100IW100 and the small pattern 100IW101 stop and a missed pattern (in this example, a combination of "134" symbols) is derived and displayed. At this time, a remaining rotation number display 100IW102 is displayed in the upper left corner, which says, "Relief time saving starts in 800 rotations!". Further, at this time, an explanation regarding saving time saving (for example, an explanation of a saving time saving function and an effect of saving saving time) is displayed at the bottom of the screen by means of a telop display 100IW103. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's understanding of the specifications of the gaming machine that is equipped with a shortened rescue time.

Also, as shown in FIG. 16-37(B), for example, when there are 700 spins remaining until the transition to the rescue time-saving mode, the decorative symbol 100IW100 and the small symbol 100IW101 stop and a missing symbol (in this example, the symbol combination "423") is derived and displayed. At this time, as in FIG. 16-37(A), the remaining spins display 100IW102 is displayed in the upper left corner, saying "700 spins left until rescue time-saving mode begins!" Also, at this time, an explanation of the rescue time-saving mode (for example, an explanation of the rescue time-saving function and the effects of the rescue time-saving mode) is displayed at the bottom of the screen by the caption display 100IW103.

In addition, in this example, as shown in Figures 16-37 (A) and (B), a case is shown in which a provocation effect indicating the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is executed every 100 fluctuations. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the incitement effect is not executed when the remaining number of times until the rescue time is shortened is 400 to 800 times, and the incitement effect is performed when the remaining number of times is 300 times or less (therefore, the remaining number of times is 300, 200, or 100 times). It may be configured to run.

In addition, instead of always executing the inciting effect when the remaining number of fluctuations is reached, for example, when a command to specify the number of rescue time reductions 2 is received, a lottery process is performed based on random numbers, and when it is decided to execute the inciting effect, It may be configured to perform the inciting effect in the manner shown in FIGS. 16-37(A) and (B). Further, in this case, it is desirable to configure such that as the number of remaining fluctuations until the rescue time is shortened decreases, the execution rate of the inciting effect increases.

Then, as shown in Figures 16-37 (C) to 16-38 (E), after 10 revolutions remain until the transition to the rescue time reduction mode, a countdown display 100IW104A corresponding to the number of remaining revolutions is displayed in the center of the screen. Ru. For example, in the countdown display 100IW104A, a countdown from "10" to "1" is displayed each time the fluctuating display of symbols ends and the symbols stop. Each figure shows an example in which out-of-place symbols (in this example, a combination of symbols "653", "844", and "123") are derived and displayed.

Furthermore, as shown in Figures 16-37 (C) to 16-38 (E), after 10 revolutions remain until the transition to the rescue time reduction mode, effect display 100IW104B is displayed in a range corresponding to the number of remaining revolutions. . In this example, the effect display 100IW104B is displayed so that the range in which it is displayed becomes wider (the number of effects displayed increases) as the remaining number of revolutions decreases (that is, as the time for relief approaches the time).

Then, as shown in FIG. 16-38 (E), when there is one spin left until the transition to the rescue time-saving mode occurs, the decorative pattern 100IW100 and the small pattern 100IW101 are displayed in a varying manner, and the patterns stop and a losing pattern (in this example, the pattern combination "123") is derived and displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16-38 (F), when there are 0 rotations remaining until the transition to the rescue time reduction, the variable display of the decorative pattern 100IW100 and the small pattern 100IW101 (that is, the variable display that reduces the rescue time) starts. , as shown in FIG. 16-38 (G), a time-saving entry effect is started to notify that the time-saving state (relief time reduction) is being controlled, and a time-saving entry effect display 100IW104C is displayed on the image display device 5. With such a configuration, it is possible to clearly inform the player that the game is controlled to be in a time saving state (relief time saving), and it is possible to improve interest when the time saving state (relief time saving) is entered.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16-38 (G), when the time-saving rush effect is started, the decorative pattern 100IW100 is not displayed, and only the small pattern 100IW101 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 16-38(H), when the symbols are stopped, the decorative symbols 100IW100 are not displayed, and only the small symbols 100IW101 (in this example, a combination of "254" symbols) are derived and displayed.

In addition, in the time-saving production, it is also possible to make notifications that are generally carried out during the ending period of the first win, such as a warning notification for forgetting to take out a prepaid card or a warning notification to prevent getting hooked, or the logo of the gaming machine manufacturer. may be displayed. In this case, the notification in the time-saving rush performance may be made in the same manner as in the ending period of the first win, or may be made in a simplified manner. Further, these notifications may not be made during the time-saving rush effect, but may be made during the ending period of the first jackpot after transitioning to the time-saving state due to the relief time reduction.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16-39 (I), when the symbol determination period begins, a mode performance start display 100IW105 of "Very hot!" is displayed, and the mode transition performance is started. Note that from now on, even in the mode transition performance, the decorative pattern 100IW100 is not displayed, and only the small pattern 100IW101 is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16-39 (J), when the mode transition effect is started, an operation suggestion image 100IW 106 that suggests operating (pressing) the push button 31B (see FIG. 16-1) is displayed. Ru. For example, in the operation suggestion image 100IW106, the words "Press" are displayed together with an image urging the user to press the push button 31B.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16-39(K), when the push button 31B is operated when the operation suggestion image 100IW106 is displayed, or when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the operation suggestion image 100IW106 was displayed, "V A character display 100IW107 "STOCK x 1" is displayed to notify that the relief time reduction will start. Further, a right-handed hitting instruction display 100IW108 for instructing right-handed hitting is displayed next to the small pattern 100IW101.

In addition, in this example, even in the case of a jackpot, it is possible to perform an effect of displaying the characters "V STOCK x 1", similar to FIG. 16-39(K). In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) performs a pre-reading judgment process on whether or not there will be a jackpot and the type of variation pattern in the starting winning judgment process (step S101), and Sends a prefetch judgment result specification command that allows the result to be specified. Then, the performance control CPU 120 executes a performance similar to that shown in FIG. 16-39 (K) (so-called suspended continuous performance) based on the received prefetch determination result designation command. For example, if it is determined that there is one jackpot in the pending memory based on the received look-ahead judgment result designation command, the pending consecutive performance is displayed by displaying the text "V STOCK x 1". Execute. Also, for example, if it is determined that there are two jackpots in the pending memory based on the received look-ahead judgment result designation command, the text display of "V STOCK x 2" will be displayed. Execute a continuous performance.

On the other hand, if the rescue time is shortened, there is a high rate of fluctuation display that is executed with an extremely short fluctuation time of 1.5 seconds during the time shortening state via the rescue time shortening (see Figure 16-8 (E)). ), the fluctuating display is digested extremely quickly, and it is easy to hit the jackpot relatively quickly. Therefore, in the variable display where the relief time is shortened (in this example, the symbol confirmation period), the character display "V STOCK x 1" shown in Figure 16-39 (K) is displayed without particularly checking the look-ahead judgment result. The effect to be displayed is executed. Therefore, the effect of displaying the characters "V STOCK x 1" shown in Figure 16-39 (K) is similar to the pseudo-hold continuous effect, and also shortens the rescue time. The performance is intended to inform the public.

Although the case where the display of the right-hand hitting instruction display 100IW108 starts from the display timing of the character display 100IW107 that reads "V STOCK x 1" has been shown, the display start timing of the right-hand hitting instruction display 100IW108 is limited to that shown in this example. do not have. For example, the display of the right hit instruction display 100IW108 may be started from the timing of the final display of the stop symbol shown in FIG. 16-38(H), and various modes are possible.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16-39(L), a mode selection screen 100IW109 for selecting a rescue time saving effect mode is displayed. For example, a screen for selecting one of modes A to D is displayed. The mode selection is performed by moving the cursor by operating the stick controller 31A, and is confirmed by operating the push button 31B. Note that if a predetermined period of time has elapsed without selecting a production mode, the production mode that the cursor matches is automatically determined. Further, even when the mode selection screen 100IW109 is displayed, the right-hand hitting instruction display 100IW108 remains displayed next to the small pattern 100IW101.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16-40(M), when the selection of the performance mode is completed, a start notification screen 100IW110 is displayed to notify that the relief time reduction will start. For example, the words "relief short rush" are displayed. Then, when the next fluctuation is started, a transition is made to the time saving state C, and the relief time saving is started.

Next, the production mode of the time-saving rush production will be explained. FIG. 16-41 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the performance mode of the time-saving rush performance. The example shown in FIG. 16-41 follows the example shown in FIGS. 16-37(A) to (D).

As shown in Figure 16-41 (E), there is one rotation left until the transition to relief time saving, the decorative pattern 100IW100 and the small pattern 100IW101 are displayed in a variable manner, and then the pattern stops and the missing pattern (in this example, "123 It is assumed that the symbol combination ``'' is derived and displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16-41 (F'), there are 0 rotations remaining until the transition to the rescue time saving mode, and the variable display of the decorative pattern 100IW100 and the small pattern 100IW101 is started. It should be noted that although this variable display can shorten the rescue time, the display result is a jackpot. Therefore, after the display result is derived and displayed, the game does not shift to a time saving state due to relief time saving, but shifts to a jackpot game.

Next, as shown in FIG. 16-41 (G'), a time-saving rush performance is started, and a time-saving rush performance display 100IW104C having the same aspect as the time-saving rush performance is displayed on the image display device 5. In addition, as shown in FIG. 16-41 (G'), when the time-saving rush effect is started, the decorative pattern 100IW100 is not displayed and only the small pattern 100IW101 is displayed, just like when the time-saving rush effect is started. Is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16-41 (H), when the display of the time-saving effect display 100IW104C ends, the decorative pattern 100IW100 is not displayed when the pattern stops, and the small pattern 100IW101 (in this example, the symbol "254" combinations) are derived and displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern 100IW100 and the small pattern 100IW101 is stopped, and the jackpot pattern (in this example, a combination of "777" symbols) is derived and displayed. After that, the game shifts to a jackpot game. With this configuration, after the player once recognizes that the relief time reduction has been achieved, he is informed that he has won the jackpot, so it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and increase his interest.

In addition, the configuration of this feature section 108IW can also be used to execute a bonus game that controls the jackpot game based on a game ball winning a prize (V prize) in a specific area (V prize winning area) in the bonus prize during a small prize game. When applied to a gaming machine that is configured to enable this, when the display result of the variable display that shortens the rescue time is a small hit, a time saving effect is executed to notify that a small hit has occurred. Good too.

Next, we will explain the performance aspects of so-called fake countdown performances and effect performances. Figure 16-42 is an explanatory diagram for explaining specific examples of the performance aspects of so-called fake countdown performances and effect performances.

As shown in Figures 16-42 (A) to (C), when there are 49 spins remaining until the transition to the rescue time-saving mode, a so-called false countdown effect is executed, and a countdown display 100IW104A corresponding to the number of remaining spins being 10 is displayed in the center of the screen. Then, each time the display of the changing patterns ends and the patterns stop, a countdown from "10" is displayed.

In addition, as shown in Figures 16-42 (A) to (C), when there are 49 rotations remaining until the transition to the rescue time reduction mode, a so-called fake effect is executed, so that the remaining rotations are reduced to 10 rotations. Effect display 100IW104B is displayed in a range depending on the number of times. Then, each time the variable display of the symbols ends and the symbols stop, the effect display 100IW 104B is displayed so that the range in which it is displayed becomes wider (the number of effects displayed increases).

As shown in FIG. 16-42(E), the countdown display 100IW104A and the effect display 100IW104B are is terminated. At this time, since the number of rotations remaining until the transition to rescue time saving is not 0, the time saving entry effect is not executed.

When configuring so-called fake countdown effects and effect effects as shown in Figure 16-42 to be executable, the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time is shortened as shown in Figures 16-37 (A) and (B). You may choose not to perform any inciting effects that suggest this. With such a configuration, when the countdown display 100IW104A or the effect display 100IW104B is displayed, it is possible to make it difficult to easily distinguish whether it is genuine or fake.

In this example, when the symbol is stopped, the number of rotations remaining until the relief time is shortened, the performance in the relief time shortening is explained, and a countdown is displayed, but it may be displayed when the symbol starts to fluctuate or while the symbol is fluctuating.

In addition, this example shows a case where a pattern confirmation period is secured for 20 seconds in a variable display that shortens the relief time, and mode transition effects and right hit notifications are executed, but the pattern confirmation period is the usual 0.5 seconds. It may be configured to directly shift to the time-saving state via the relief time-saving mode without performing any mode transition effect or the like.

In addition, this example shows a case where the rescue time reduction counter is initially set to "800" when executing the RAM clearing process, when a jackpot is hit, or when the time reduction is missed. If the configuration is configured to execute a story (such as a story with high-speed fluctuation, etc.), the selection buffer and story counter of that story may also be cleared. Further, it may be configured such that a story can be set when the relief time reduction is activated, or a different story can be set depending on the game state.

(Variation 1)
In the above-mentioned characteristic part 108IW, the pattern determination period in the variable display that is the rescue time reduction is set to 20 seconds, which is longer than the usual 0.5 seconds, and the mode transition effect and the right hit notification are executed during the pattern determination period, but the processing mode is not limited to this. For example, the pattern determination period may be set to 0.5 seconds as usual, and then a delay period until the next variation is started is set, and the mode transition effect and the right hit notification are executed during the delay period. Below, a modified example 1 in which a delay period until the next variation is started is set and the mode transition effect and the right hit notification are executed is described.

FIG. 16-43 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing in modification 1. As shown in FIG. 16-43, in modification 1, in addition to the process shown in FIG. 14, the next variation postponement process (step 100IWS114) is included in the special symbol process process. In addition, in the first modification, the starting winning determination process (step 100IWS101) is similar to the starting winning determining process (step 101) shown in FIG. 14.

In variant 1, the normal special pattern processing (step 100IWS110) is executed when the value of the special pattern process flag is "0". Also, the variable pattern setting processing (step 100IWS111) is executed when the value of the special pattern process flag is "1". Also, the special pattern variable processing (step 100IWS112) is executed when the value of the special pattern process flag is "2". Also, the special pattern stop processing (step 100IWS113) is executed when the value of the special pattern process flag is "3".

Further, the next variation postponement process (step 100IWS114) is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4".

Moreover, the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 100IWS115) is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". Further, the jackpot opening process (step 100IWS116) is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". Further, the jackpot release post-processing (step 100IWS117) is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". Moreover, the jackpot end process (step 100IWS118) is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8".

Moreover, the small hit opening preprocessing (step 100IWS119) is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". Moreover, the small hit opening process (step 100IWS120) is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". Moreover, the small hit end process (step 100IWS121) is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "11".

In modification 1, the special symbol normal processing (step 100IWS110) and the fluctuation pattern setting processing (step 100IWS111) are the same as the special symbol normal processing (step S110) and the fluctuation pattern setting processing (step S111) shown in FIG. It is. In addition, in modification example 1, in the special symbol variation process (step 100IWS112) and the special symbol stop process (step 100IWS113), even if the relief time is shortened, the symbol confirmation period is set to 0.5 seconds, which is the same as usual. , is different from the special symbol variation process (step S112) and the special symbol stop process (step S113) shown in FIG. 14 in that the first symbol confirmed C designation command or the second symbol determined C designation command is transmitted.

In addition, in modification example 1, the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 100IWS115) to the small hit ending process (step 100IWS121) are the same as the jackpot opening preprocessing (step S114) to the small winning ending process (step S120) shown in FIG. It is similar to

FIG. 16-44 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop processing (step 100IWS113) in modification 1. In modification 1, the processing of steps 100IWS131 to S171 of the special symbol stop processing is similar to those shown in FIGS. 16-16 and 16-17. In modification example 1, when the relief time saving determination flag is reset in step 100IWS171, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined postponement period (in this example, 20 seconds) to the postponement period measurement timer for measuring the postponement period until the start of the next change. A value corresponding to is set (step 100IWS171A). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the next variation postponement process (step 100IWS114) (step 100IWS171B). Note that the process at step 100IWS175 is similar to the process shown in FIGS. 16-17.

FIG. 16-45 is a flowchart showing the next change postponement process (step 100IWS114) in Modification 1. In the next change postponement process, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the value of the postponement period measurement timer (step 100IWS191), and checks whether the value of the postponement period measurement timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 100IWS192). . If the value of the postponement period measurement timer after the subtraction is not 0, the process ends.

If the value of the postponement period measurement timer after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets the time saving number counter to "800" (step 100IWS193) and sets the relief time saving number counter to "800" (step 100IWS193A). ). Further, the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag C and controls the time saving state (step 100IWS194). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a time saving state C designation command to the production control CPU 120 (step 100IWS195).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 100IWS110) (step 100IWS196).

In addition, in variant example 1, the next change postponement process transitions to the time-saving state when the postponement period until the start of the next change (20 seconds in this example) has elapsed, but this is not limited to the above. For example, the next change postponement process may be configured to issue a right-hit notification and transition to the time-saving state at the start of the postponement period until the start of the next change or during the postponement period. In other words, the next change postponement process may be configured to control to the time-saving state and issue a right-hit notification, or it may be configured to only issue a right-hit notification without controlling to the time-saving state, and various other modes are possible.

Further, in the first modification, a case is shown in which 20 seconds is uniformly measured as the postponement period in the next change postponement process, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, when the relief time reduction counter is set (set to "800") at the timing when the relief time reduction occurs, and the configuration is configured so that the relief time reduction can occur continuously, the time reduction will be different if the relief time reduction occurs during normal state. A different postponement period may be set depending on the case where the relief time is shortened during the state. For example, if the relief time is shortened during the time saving state, a shorter postponement period is set compared to the case where the relief time is shortened during the normal state, and it is measured in the next change postponement process, and the relief time is shortened from the second time onward. In some cases, the postponement period may be shortened.

Further, during the execution of the next fluctuation postponement process, the image display device 5 does not display the decorative pattern, but displays only the small pattern, and is configured so that the small pattern is not hidden by the performance accessory or the like. Good too.

Moreover, in the first modified example, when a rescue time reduction occurs, the next change postponement process is executed to extend the period until the next change starts. However, this is not limited to such a case, and it may also be applied to the display of a change that is not in the time reduction state, and the same next change postponement process as in the first modified example may be executed to extend the period until the next change starts.

Further, as described above, when the present invention is also applied to the display of fluctuations in time reduction, the processing of steps 100IWS154 to S168 shown in FIGS. 16-17 may also be configured to be executed in the next fluctuation postponement processing. With such a configuration, the symbol confirmation period for the fluctuating display in the event of a time shortening can be made common to 0.5 seconds, which is the same as the normal fluctuating display, and processing related to right hit notification etc. can also be done in the case of relief time shortening, etc. can be executed in the same process.

16-46 is a timing chart for explaining the timing of effect execution when executing a variable display that results in a rescue time reduction in modified example 1. As shown in FIG. 16-46, in modified example 1, in the variable display immediately before the variable display that results in a rescue time reduction (the value of the rescue time reduction counter is 1), the variable display of the special and decorative patterns ends, and when a losing pattern (no time reduction) is displayed stationary, the losing pattern (no time reduction) is displayed as a fixed pattern for a pattern determination period of 0.5 seconds (see step 100IWS1137). Next, in the variable display in which the value of the rescue time reduction counter becomes 0 at the start of the variable display and results in a rescue time reduction (see steps 100IWS74, S75), a time reduction entry effect is executed in the image display device 5 during the variable display of the special pattern (see step 108IWS806B). Then, when the display of the special pattern is finished and the losing pattern (no time reduction) is stopped and displayed, the losing pattern (no time reduction) is displayed as a fixed pattern for the same 0.5 second pattern determination period as usual (see step 078 IWS1135). Next, when the 0.5 second pattern determination period ends, as shown in FIG. 16-46, the next change postponement period of 20 seconds is started (see step 100 IWS114). Then, during the next change postponement period, as shown in FIG. 16-46, a mode transition performance is executed in the image display device 5. Next, when a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) has passed during the next change postponement period, as shown in FIG. 16-46, a right-hit notification is started in the image display device 5. Next, when the next change postponement period has passed, the time reduction state C is entered, and as shown in FIG. 16-46, the background image (in this example, an orange display color background image) corresponding to the time reduction state C (time reduction state via rescue time reduction) is switched to in the image display device 5.

In the case of configuring as in Modification 1, a fluctuation stop signal is output at the start of the symbol confirmation period for the losing symbol, and after the symbol determination period has elapsed, the fluctuation stop signal is output at the start of the next fluctuation postponement process (i.e., the start of the next fluctuation postponement period). (at the start), four jackpot signals may be output. The jackpot 4 signal here is a signal that is output to the outside during the next variation postponement period after the symbol confirmation period of the variation display in which the relief time is shortened. With such a configuration, when outputting the fluctuation stop signal and the four jackpot signals at the same time, it is possible to avoid failure of signals to occur externally.

Furthermore, in the case of the configuration as in Modification 1, at the start of the next variation postponement process (that is, at the start of the next variation postponement period), the player is in a gaming state in which it is assumed that he or she will play right-handed. A test signal or an external output signal indicating this may be output, or a right-handed hit notification may be started. With such a configuration, it is possible to output a signal related to right-handed hitting and to notify right-handed hitting at an appropriate timing.

(Modifications 2 to 4)
In addition, in the feature section 108IW described above, during the time saving state controlled based on the relief time saving, the variation pattern table E (see FIG. 16-8 (E)) is uniformly selected, and the high-speed variation of 1.5 seconds is changed. Although the case where the display is executed is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. Modifications 2 to 4 in which the method of selecting a variation pattern during a time saving state based on relief time saving is different will be described below. FIG. 16-47 is an explanatory diagram for explaining Modifications 2 to 4 of the variation pattern selection method during the time saving state based on the relief time reduction.

First, using FIG. 16-47(A), a method for selecting a variation pattern during a time saving state based on relief time saving in Modification 2 will be described. In the feature section 108IW mentioned above, either the case is a case where the fluctuating display is executed 800 times after the RAM clearing process (without becoming a jackpot or a time saver error), or after a jackpot or a time saver miss (the next jackpot or a time saver miss). 16-8 (F), (G) ) is selected and a variable display of 5 seconds or 12 seconds is executed at a high rate to execute the countdown effect and effect effect, and after the rescue time is shortened and the time saving state is controlled, the variable pattern table E (see figure 1) is uniformly displayed. 16-8(E)) is selected to execute a high-speed fluctuation display of 1.5 seconds, however, the present invention is not limited to such a mode.

For example, as shown in Modification Example 2 of Figure 16-47, when the relief time is shortened by executing 800 fluctuation displays after the RAM clearing process, from 10 fluctuations before to 1 fluctuation before the rescue time is shortened. also selects fluctuation pattern table B (see Figure 16-7 (B)) and executes the same fluctuation display as normal, and after being controlled to the time saving state based on the relief time reduction, fluctuation pattern table C (see Figure 16-7 (B)) is selected. (C)) may be selected to select a variation pattern similar to the time saving state during the jackpot, and the 5-second variation display may be executed at a high rate.

For example, as shown in Modification 3 in Figure 16-47, in the case where the relief time is shortened by executing 800 fluctuation displays after a jackpot, the fluctuation display when executing the 800th fluctuation display A variation pattern (for example, variation pattern PA3-1) for the relief time saving variation is selected from the pattern table I (see FIG. 16-8 (I)), and a variation display with a variation time of 25 seconds is executed. Note that the feature section 108IW described above is configured to execute a time-saving rush effect during a variable display, and to execute a mode transition effect and right hit notification during a symbol confirmation period, but for example, during a 25-second variable display. It may be configured so that a mode transition effect or a right hit notification is executed in (Accordingly, in this case, the symbol confirmation period may be secured for 0.5 seconds as usual).

In addition, in Modification 2 and Modification 3 of FIG. 16-47, the selection ratio of the variation pattern in the variation display that shortens the rescue time is different between the case where the rescue time is shortened after RAM clear processing and the case where the rescue time is shortened after a jackpot. In addition, the effects can be made different by changing the selection ratio of the variation pattern in the variation display after transitioning to the time saving state via the relief time reduction.

For example, as shown in modification example 4 of FIG. 16-47, the variation pattern table B (see FIG. 16-7 (B)) may be selected even from 10 variations before to 1 variation, which shortens the rescue time. Execute the same fluctuation display as usual, and select the fluctuation pattern table C (see Figure 16-7 (C)) during the time saving state based on the first rescue time saving, and use the same fluctuation pattern as the time saving state when going through the jackpot. is selected to execute a 5 second fluctuation display at a high rate, and during the time saving state based on the second relief time reduction, select fluctuation pattern table E (see Figure 16-8 (E)) to display a 1.5 second high speed display. It may be configured to perform a variation display of variation.

Next, a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the feature section 108IW of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16-48 to 16-54. In addition, regarding the second embodiment, mainly the parts different from the first embodiment will be explained.

In the second embodiment, in principle, there is no indication that the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time is shortened or that the relief time is soon shortened. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the fluctuation pattern table F as shown in FIG. 16-8(F) of the first embodiment and the fluctuation pattern table G as shown in FIG. 16-8(G) are used immediately before the relief time is shortened. No variation pattern table is provided for this purpose. In other words, if the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 16-8 (F) and (G) only immediately before the relief time is shortened, the player will not be aware of the fact that the relief time is just before the shortening due to the tendency of the fluctuation pattern. However, by not using such a variation pattern table, it is possible to prevent this from being noticed.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the variation display that shortens the rescue time is not a dedicated variation pattern for shortening the rescue time, but a variation pattern that is also used for a variation display that does not shorten the rescue time (for example, variation pattern PA1-1 (normal variation)). is used. Therefore, in the second embodiment, a variation pattern table I as shown in FIG. 16-8 (I) of the first embodiment and a variation pattern table J as shown in FIG. 16-8 (J) are used to reduce the relief time. There is no variation pattern table provided for variations when this occurs. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the variation pattern common between when the relief time is shortened and before the relief time is shortened, and the data capacity can be reduced.

(Variation pattern setting process in Example 2)
Next, the variation pattern setting process in the second embodiment will be explained. FIG. 16-48 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S111) in the second embodiment. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first checks whether the jackpot flag is set (step 100IWS1701). If the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 selects the jackpot variation pattern table A shown in FIG. 16-7(A) as the table for determining the variation pattern (step 100IWS1702).

If the jackpot flag is not set (that is, if it is a loss), the CPU 103 checks whether the probability variation flag is set (step 100IWS1707). If the probability variation flag is set (that is, if it is in a probability variation state), the CPU 103 creates a variation pattern table for failure in the probability variation state shown in FIG. 16-8 (H) as a table for determining the variation pattern. H is selected (step 100IWS1708). However, in this case, the CPU 103 checks the value of the total pending memory number counter, selects the variation pattern table H on the condition that the value of the total pending memory number counter is 1 or more, and selects the variation pattern table H on the condition that the value of the total pending memory number counter is If is 0 (that is, if there is no pending memory), the variation pattern table B for deviations in the normal state shown in FIG. 16-7(B) is selected.

If the probability change flag is not set, the CPU 103 checks whether the time saving flag A indicating that the time saving state is controlled via the jackpot is set (step 100IWS1709). If the time saving flag A is set (that is, if the time saving state is controlled via the jackpot), the CPU 103 uses the jackpot as shown in FIG. 16-7 (C) as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. A variation pattern table C for the deviation of the controlled time saving state is selected (step 100IWS1710). However, in this case, the CPU 103 checks the value of the total pending memory number counter, selects the variation pattern table C on the condition that the value of the total pending memory number counter is 1 or more, and selects the variation pattern table C based on the value of the total pending memory number counter. If is 0 (that is, if there is no pending memory), the variation pattern table B for deviations in the normal state shown in FIG. 16-7(B) is selected.

If the time-saving flag A is not set, the CPU 103 checks whether the time-saving flag B, which indicates that the time-saving state is controlled via a time-saving change, is set (step 100IWS1711). If the time saving flag B is set (that is, if the time saving state is controlled via the time saving deviation), the CPU 103 uses the time saving deviation shown in FIG. 16-7 (D) as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. A variation pattern table D for deviations from the time-saving state controlled via the IWS 1712 is selected (step 100IWS1712). However, in this case, the CPU 103 checks the value of the total pending memory number counter, selects the variation pattern table D on the condition that the value of the total pending memory number counter is 1 or more, and selects the variation pattern table D on the condition that the value of the total pending memory number counter is If is 0 (that is, if there is no pending memory), the variation pattern table B for deviations in the normal state shown in FIG. 16-7(B) is selected.

If the time-saving flag B is not set, the CPU 103 checks whether the time-saving flag C, which indicates that the time-saving state is controlled via the relief time-saving method, is set (step 100IWS1713). If the time saving flag C is set (that is, if the time saving state is controlled via the relief time reduction), the CPU 103 uses the relief time reduction shown in FIG. 16-8 (E) as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern table E for the deviation during the time saving state controlled via the IWS is selected (step 100IWS1714).

If the time saving flag C is also not set (that is, in the normal state), the CPU 103 uses the variation pattern for deviations in the normal state shown in FIG. 16-7(B) as a table for determining the variation pattern. Select table B (step 100IWS1715).

Next, the CPU 103 uses the fluctuation pattern table determined to be used in steps 100IWS1702, S1708, S1710, S1712, S1714, and S1715 and the random number for fluctuation pattern determination stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. Based on this, it is determined which of the fluctuation patterns shown in FIGS. 16-7 and 16-8 should be adopted (step 100IWS1716).

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a fluctuation pattern command indicating the determined fluctuation pattern to the performance control CPU 120 (step 100IWS1717).

Further, when the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is determined in step 100IWS1716, the CPU 103 sets the fluctuation time data indicating the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation time timer to measure the fluctuation time. (Step 100IWS1718), and starts variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B (Step 100IWS1719). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step 100IWS1720).

(Customer waiting demonstration performance control process in Example 2)
As described above, in the second embodiment, in principle, there is no indication that the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time is shortened or that the relief time is soon shortened. Therefore, based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, a caption indicating that the rescue time saving function is provided is displayed (see Figure 16-26). There is no indication that the number of fluctuations remaining until the time is shortened or that the time for relief is near. That is, in the second embodiment, based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, a telop explaining the reduction in relief time is always displayed in a common manner.

In the second embodiment as well, it may be possible to suggest the number of fluctuations remaining until the rescue time is shortened or that the rescue time is soon to be shortened, depending on whether or not the telop display is executed and the presentation mode. However, during a predetermined period before the relief time is shortened (for example, a period in which the remaining number of fluctuations is 10 or less), the execution of the caption display is more restricted than in the period before that (for example, the execution rate decreases, (or not) is desirable. With this configuration, when the rescue time is shortened, a change in the background image (i.e., a notification that time saving control is to be started due to the rescue time shortening) is suddenly executed, giving the player a surprise. You can improve your interest by giving.

(Variable display start setting process in Example 2)
Next, variable display start setting processing in the second embodiment will be explained. FIG. 16-49 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the second embodiment. In the variable display start setting process, the performance control CPU 120 first reads the variable pattern command from the variable pattern command storage area (step 100IWS801). Next, the production control CPU 120 determines the display result (stop) of the decorative pattern according to the variation pattern command read out in step 100IWS801 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (i.e., the received display result designation command). symbol) is determined (step 100IWS802).

Next, the performance control CPU 120 performs execution settings for a preview performance to be executed during the variable display (step 108IWS802A). As a preview effect, for example, a timer effect can be executed in which a countdown is started after the start of fluctuation, and when the count reaches "0", an effect image indicating the degree of jackpot expectation is displayed, and in step 108IWS802A, the timer effect You may also configure the execution settings.

FIG. 16-50 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the preview performance execution determination table and the preview performance mode determination table in the second embodiment. In step 108IWS802A of the second embodiment, regardless of the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened, it is determined whether or not to execute the preview performance using the preview performance execution determination table shown in FIG. 16-50(A). Further, when it is determined to execute the preview performance, the performance mode of the preview performance is determined using the preview performance mode determination table shown in FIG. 16-50(B).

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16-50 (A) and (B), regardless of the number of times remaining until the rescue time is shortened, whether or not the preview performance is executed and the performance mode when executed are as follows. It is configured to be determined by a common ratio. Also, in the second embodiment, when the relief time is shortened and the transition is made to the time saving state C, as in the first embodiment, a background image corresponding to the time saving state C (the time saving state via the relief time saving) is displayed on the image display device 5. (In this example, the background image has an orange display color) (see step 078 IWS638). With such a configuration, a change in the background image (i.e., a notification that time-saving control is to be started due to relief time-saving) is suddenly executed, so it is possible to provide a surprise to the player and increase interest. can.

As mentioned above, in the second embodiment, in principle, there is no indication that the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened or that the relief time is near, so the inciting performance according to the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened, Processing for executing a countdown presentation, effect presentation, and processing for displaying an initial roll according to the number of times until the rescue time is shortened are omitted.

In the second embodiment as well, it may be possible to perform an inciting performance, a countdown performance, and an effect performance according to the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time is shortened. However, during a predetermined period before the relief time is shortened (for example, a period in which the number of fluctuations remaining is 10 or less), the execution of incitement effects, countdown effects, and effect effects are more restricted than in the previous period (for example, , the execution rate is reduced, or it is not executed at all). With this configuration, a change in the background image (i.e., a notification that time-saving control based on relief time-saving is to be started) is suddenly executed, which gives the player a sense of surprise and increases interest. be able to.

Further, as described above, in the second embodiment, the variation display that shortens the rescue time is not a dedicated variation pattern for shortening the rescue time, but a variation pattern that is also used for a variation display that does not shorten the rescue time (for example, the variation pattern PA1-1). (normal fluctuation)) is used. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the processing for executing the time-saving rush effect or the time-saving rush effect is omitted. With such a configuration, for example, after the fluctuation display of the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation) is performed, a change in the background image (i.e., notification that time saving control based on relief time saving is to be started) is suddenly executed. Therefore, it is possible to provide surprise to the players and increase their interest.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the variation pattern (step 108IWS811). Then, the process moves to step 108IWS812.

Next, the performance control CPU 120 starts the process timer for process data 1 of the selected process table (step 108IWS812).

Next, the performance control CPU 120 sets the variable time timer to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step 108 IWS814).

Then, the performance control CPU 120 sets the value of the performance control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display performance process (step S172) (step 108IWS815).

(Production execution timing in Example 2)
Next, the execution timing of the effect when executing the variable display that shortens the rescue time in the second embodiment will be explained. FIG. 16-51 is a timing chart for explaining the execution timing of the effect when executing the variable display that shortens the rescue time in the second embodiment.

As shown in Figure 16-51, in the variable display immediately before the variable display that shortens the rescue time (the value of the rescue time shortening counter is 1), the special symbol variable time ( For example, when 12 seconds) have elapsed, the losing symbol (no time saving) is stopped and displayed, and the losing symbol (no time saving) is confirmed and displayed for a 0.5 second symbol confirmation period (see step 100 IWS1137). Next, in the variable display (see step 100 IWS74, S75) in which the value of the relief time reduction number counter becomes 0 and the relief time is shortened at the start of the variable display, the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols is started in the same way as the previous variable display. It ends when the special symbol fluctuation time (for example, 12 seconds) has passed, and when the winning symbol (no time saving) is stopped and displayed, the winning symbol (no time saving) is confirmed and displayed for a 0.5 second symbol confirmation period. (See step 100IWS1137). When the symbol confirmation period has elapsed, the time saving state C is entered, and as shown in FIG. 16-51, the image display device 5 displays a background image (this example In this case, the display color is switched to (the background image with an orange display color) (see step 100IWS638). With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a sense of surprise to the player, and it is possible to prevent the performance from becoming complicated. Further, it is possible to clearly notify the player of a change in the game state, and it is possible to improve interest when the rescue time is shortened.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 16-51, during a period in which variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) after transitioning to time-saving state C, right-handed hit notification is performed (FIG. 16-52 (C1 )reference). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production related to the transition to the time-saving state C from becoming complicated, while making the player aware that the player is in a gaming state in which he or she is playing right-handed, thereby preventing the occurrence of disadvantages for the player. can be suppressed.

(Example of performance in Example 2)
Next, a specific example of the performance mode until the transition to the time-saving state C, which is the rescue time-saving in the second embodiment, will be described. Fig. 16-52 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the performance mode until the transition to the time-saving state. In Fig. 16-52, the performance screen transitions in the order of (A), (B), and (C).

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16-52 (A), when the special figure fluctuation time (for example, 12 seconds) has elapsed after the start of the variable display that shortens the relief time, the display is displayed as shown in FIG. 16-52 (B). Then, a decorative pattern 100IW100 and a small pattern 100IW101 are derived and displayed in a combination of missed patterns.

Then, when the symbol confirmation period has elapsed and the next variable display is started, as shown in FIG. The background image is switched to a background image with a display color of orange (in this example, a background image with an orange display color), and right-handed hitting notification is executed.

In addition, if the pending memory is not stored when the symbol confirmation period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 16-52 (C2), the image display device 5 In this case, the background image (in this example, a background image with an orange display color) corresponding to the time saving state C (time saving state via relief time saving) may be switched to, and the right hit notification may be executed.

Also, at the timings shown in FIGS. 16-52 (C1) and (C2), an explanation regarding saving time saving by the telop display 100IW 103 as shown in FIGS. 16-37 (A) and (B) (for example, the rescue time saving function and (explanation of the performance) may also be performed. In addition, although the number of fluctuations remaining until the rescue time is shortened and the effects that suggest that the rescue time is near are not executed, the subtitles 100IW103 as shown in Figures 16-37 (A) and (B) are displayed at any timing. may be displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's understanding of the specifications of the gaming machine.

With the configuration shown in FIG. 16-52, the change in the background image (i.e., the notification that time-saving control through rescue time-saving will begin) is executed suddenly, providing a sense of surprise to the player and increasing interest.

In addition, it is possible to clearly notify the player of a change in the gaming state, and it is possible to improve interest when the relief time is shortened. Further, it is possible to make the variation pattern common between when the relief time reduction is established and before it is established, and the data capacity can be reduced.

It should be noted that the performance mode until the transition to the time saving state C, which is the relief time saving in the second embodiment, is not limited to that shown in FIG. 16-52. For example, a modification 1 shown in FIG. 16-53 or a modification 2 shown in FIG. 16-53 may be used.

(Example of production in Example 2 [Modification 1])
FIG. 16-53 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the performance mode up to the transition to saving time saving in Modification 1 of Embodiment 2.

In the first modified example shown in FIG. 16-53, as shown in FIG. 16-53(A), when the variable display immediately before the variable display that results in the rescue time reduction is stopped and then the variable display that results in the rescue time reduction is started, as shown in FIG. 16-53(B), a time reduction entry effect (blackout effect) is executed on the image display device 5, making it difficult to see the effect display (for example, decorative pattern 100IW100, etc.) that was displayed immediately before.

Then, when the special symbol fluctuation time (for example, 12 seconds) has elapsed, as shown in Figure 16-53 (C), the blackout state is resolved, and the decorative symbol 100IW100 and the small symbol 100IW101 are removed and derived by the combination of symbols. Is displayed.

When the pattern determination period has elapsed and the next variable display has begun, as shown in FIG. 16-53 (D), the image display device 5 switches to a background image (in this example, a background image with an orange display color) corresponding to time-saving state C (time-saving state via rescue time-saving), and a right-hit notification is executed. Note that at the timing of FIG. 16-53 (C) when the blackout state is resolved, an image may be displayed or a sound effect may be output to notify that control of the time-saving state (rescue time-saving) is about to begin.

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide surprise to the player and increase interest. Note that the effect shown in FIG. 16-53 can be created, for example, by selecting a process table that includes a time-saving effect (blackout effect) when the variable display is a variable display that shortens the rescue time in the variable display start setting process. It can be realized.

(Example of production in Example 2 [Modified Example 2])
FIG. 16-54 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the production mode up to the transition to saving time saving in the second modification of the second embodiment.

In modification example 2 shown in FIG. 16-54, as shown in FIG. 16-54 (A), a variable display that shortens the rescue time is started, and a predetermined period (for example, 12 seconds) of the special figure variable time (12 seconds) is started. For example, after 8 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 16-54(B), on the image display device 5, the decorative pattern 100IW100 is temporarily stopped and displayed in a combination of broken patterns. However, at the timing shown in FIG. 16-54(B), the special symbol variation time has not elapsed, so the small symbols 100IW101 are displayed in a variable manner.

Then, as shown in FIG. 16-54(C), on the image display device 5, a time-saving effect (blackout effect) that makes the previously displayed effect display (for example, decorative pattern 100IW100, etc.) difficult to see is performed. executed. Further, the special symbol variation time elapses while the time-saving entry performance (blackout performance) is being executed, and the small symbols 100IW101 are derived and displayed in a combination of missed symbols. The time-saving rush performance (blackout performance) continues to be executed during the symbol confirmation period.

Then, when the symbol confirmation period has elapsed and the next variable display is started, the blackout state is resolved in the image display device 5 and the time saving state C ( The background image is switched to a background image (in this example, a background image with an orange display color) according to the time-saving state (via the rescue time-saving mode). Further, as shown in FIG. 16-54(D), right-handed hit notification is executed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to provide surprise to the player and increase interest. Note that the effect shown in FIG. 16-53 can be created, for example, by selecting a process table that includes a time-saving effect (blackout effect) when the variable display is a variable display that shortens the rescue time in the variable display start setting process. It can be realized.

In addition, at the timings of FIGS. 16-53 (C), (D), FIGS. 16-54 (C), (D), etc., the relief by the telop display 100IW 103 as shown in FIGS. 16-37 (A), (B) An explanation regarding time saving (for example, an explanation of a rescue time saving function or an effect of saving time saving) may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's understanding of the specifications of the gaming machine.

In the first embodiment of the characteristic part 108IW shown above, a variation pattern that becomes a super reach is determined in a period before the relief time becomes short (for example, a period in which the number of remaining variations until a relief variation occurs is 10 or less). , deciding to execute a notice performance is restricted, while in the second embodiment, neither is restricted, but by combining these, for example, before the relief time is shortened. In the period (for example, a period in which the number of fluctuations remaining before becoming a relief fluctuation is 10 or less), for example, the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation) is determined, and the preview of the type of preview performance for which the expectation level is not very high is determined. The performance may be made executable. That is, it may be possible to limit the determination of a variation pattern that is a super reach, and to restrict the execution of a type of preview performance with a high degree of expectation among the preview performances.

In addition, in the characteristic part 108IW and each modification shown above, the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time is shortened and the effect that suggests that the relief time is near (also referred to as a relief suggestion effect) include an inciting effect, a countdown effect, Effects may be executed, initial results may be displayed depending on the number of times until the rescue time is shortened, and a telop display while waiting for a customer (for example, the telop display 108IW101 shown in Figure 16-26) may be displayed. Unlimited. For example, an operation effect in which the movable body 32 is operated at any timing during a variable display or while the variation is stopped, a light emission effect in which a light emitting body such as a decorative LED is made to emit light in a specific mode (for example, in a rainbow pattern), and a light emission effect in which the movable body 32 The number of fluctuations remaining until the rescue time is shortened or the fact that the rescue time is almost shortened may be suggested by the execution frequency and execution mode of a vibration effect that vibrates the stick controller 31A, push button 31B, etc.

In addition, in the feature section 108IW and each modified example shown above, the effect control command (for example, the effect control command to instruct recovery from a power outage or the effect control command to instruct initialization) that is transmitted when the power is turned on. , If the production control board 12 cannot receive the command normally (for example, if a command is missed or a command is garbled), the normal Although it is possible to carry out the effect, it is also possible to not execute the relief suggestion effect that suggests the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time is shortened or that the relief time is near (note that once a jackpot has occurred, possible). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from having expectations due to incorrect relief suggestion performance.

In addition, in the feature section 108IW and each modified example shown above, the relief time reduction number 1 designation command and the relief time reduction number 2 designation command (in this example, each time the variation display is executed, If it is not possible to normally receive the message (given), the relief suggestion effect may not be executed. In this case, the relief suggestion effect may not be executed only during the fluctuation display in which the relief time reduction number 1 specified command or the relief time reduction number 2 specification command could not be received normally, or the relief suggestion effect may not be executed until the next jackpot occurs. The suggestive performance may not be performed. Also, for example, if the reception cannot be received normally, the relief suggestion effect is executed in a manner and execution ratio that suggests that the number of remaining fluctuations that will shorten the relief time is large (that is, the relief time is not close to being shortened). It's okay. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from having expectations due to incorrect relief suggestion performance.

In addition, although the feature section 108IW and each modified example shown above are applied to a gaming machine that controls a jackpot game based on a variable display result, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, a gaming machine configured to be able to execute a jackpot game that controls a jackpot game based on a game ball winning a prize (V winning area) in a specific area (V winning area) of a jackpot during a small winning game; The configuration for controlling the time saving state via the relief time saving shown in the feature section 108IW and each modification shown above may be applied.

Further, in the characteristic portion 108IW and each modification shown above, the number of fluctuations until the relief time is shortened is fixed at 800 times, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the value set in the relief time reduction counter may be switched to "800" or "900" depending on whether the RAM clearing process is executed or a jackpot occurs, or the value set in the relief time reduction counter may be randomly set. It may be switched to "800" or "900".

In the characteristic portion 108IW and each of the modified examples described above, the time-saving flag C is set each time a rescue time-saving event occurs, but this is not limited to the above. For example, the time-saving flag (fourth value) set for the second rescue time-saving event after a second transition may be different from the time-saving flag (third value) set for the first rescue time-saving event.

In addition, in the characteristic part 108IW and each modification shown above, the case where the time saving state after the jackpot and the relief time saving state are different effects (fluctuation patterns) is shown, but it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the same performance (fluctuation pattern) may be used for the time saving state after the jackpot and the rescue time saving state. Specifically, even if the same notification (such as the notification in Figure 16-39 (K) or notification suggesting future jackpot acquisition) is made just before the end of the time saving state after a jackpot and just before the start of the relief time saving, good.

In addition, although the characteristic part 108IW and each modification shown above have shown the case where different effects (variation patterns) are used for the time saving state where the time saving is missed and the relief time saving state, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the same effect (variation pattern) may be used for the time saving state where the time saving is missed and the relief time saving state. Specifically, even if the same notification (such as the notification in Figure 16-39 (K) or notification suggesting future jackpot acquisition) is made just before the end of the time saving state when the time saving is missed and just before the start of the relief time saving, good.

As described above, the present feature section 108IW and each modification disclose the configurations of the gaming machine shown below (means 1A) to (means 8A).

(Means 1A) Variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information are performed, and based on the derivation and display of a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol), an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game A gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a normal state (for example, a gaming machine as shown in FIGS. 16-17) Based on the part that executes step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the control microcomputer 100 (as shown in FIG. 16-19, the part that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the variable display. update means that can update the numerical information (for example, as shown in FIG. When the numerical information becomes a specific value corresponding to a special number of times as the number of times variable display is executed, a special state can be controlled when a special condition is established (for example, as shown in Figure 16-13, game control As shown in FIGS. 16-17, the part that executes steps 100IWS74 and 100IWS75 in the game control microcomputer 100), the updating means updates the first identification information. The numerical information is updated depending on when the variable display of the second identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100 a predetermined suggestion effect execution means (for example, steps in the effect control CPU 120 as shown in FIG. 16-49 108IWS811) and a special notification effect that notifies that control of the special state will start based on the establishment of special conditions (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-52 (C1) and (C2)). 16-53 (B), blackout at the start of the fluctuation as shown in Figure 16-54 (C), blackout at the end of the fluctuation, etc.) The predetermined suggestion performance execution means further includes a performance execution means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-23, a portion where the performance control CPU 120 executes step 100IWS638), and the predetermined suggestion performance execution means, in a period before the special condition is satisfied, The rate at which the predetermined suggestion effect is executed is common (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-44, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 108IWS802A). (See Figure 16-50). According to such a configuration, by suddenly executing the special notification effect, it is possible to give surprise to the player and increase interest.

(Means 2A) In means 1A, the special notification performance execution means is capable of executing the special notification performance when the variable display in which the special condition is satisfied is started, and the special notification performance is such that the special notification performance is executed in the display means. This is a mode in which the effect display displayed before the start is difficult to see (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-53(B), it is blacked out at the start of the fluctuation). According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide surprise to the player and increase interest.

(Means 3A) In the means 1A, a variable display execution means capable of variably displaying identification information for presentation (for example, a decorative pattern) corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information is provided. In addition, the special notification performance execution means is capable of executing a special notification performance when the variable display in which the special condition is satisfied ends, and the special notification performance is in a form that makes the performance identification information difficult to see (for example, , blackout occurs at the end of the fluctuation as shown in Figure 16-54(C)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide surprise to the player and increase interest.

(Means 4A) In the means 1A, the special notification performance execution means is capable of executing the special notification performance when a variable display subsequent to the variable display for which the special condition is satisfied is executed, and the special notification performance is This is a mode in which the background display in the means is changed to a background display corresponding to the special state (for example, as shown in Figure 16-52 (C1), the background image (orange) is displayed when the next variable display is executed. ). According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide surprise to the player and increase interest. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the performance from becoming complicated.

(Means 5A) Any one of the means 1A to 4A is provided with an explanatory effect execution means capable of executing an explanatory effect regarding the special state based on the establishment of the special condition (for example, FIGS. 16-52 (C1), (C2) ), at the timings shown in FIGS. 16-53 (D) and 16-54 (D), an explanation will be given using the telop display 100IW 103 as shown in FIGS. 16-37 (A) and (B)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's understanding of the specifications of the gaming machine.

(Means 6A) In any one of the means 1A to 5A, a variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 selects a variable pattern as shown in FIG. 16-48). When the special condition is satisfied, the variable display pattern determining means includes a variable display pattern that can be determined even before the special condition is satisfied (for example, a variable display pattern PA1-1 (usually )), and the special notification performance execution means can execute the special notification performance after a non-specific display result (for example, a missed symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display in which the special condition is satisfied. According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player that the special state is controlled due to the establishment of the special condition, and it is also possible to clearly notify the player of a change in the gaming state, and the special condition It is possible to improve the interest when the event is established.

(Means 7A) In any of the means 1A to 6A, a variable display execution means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes a step A part that executes S112), a suspension storage means (for example, a first suspension storage number buffer and a second suspension storage number buffer) that can store information regarding the variable display as suspension information when the start condition is met but the start condition is not satisfied. a buffer), a backup storage means (e.g. RAM 102) capable of retaining the numerical information updated by the update means and the reservation information stored in the reservation storage means even if the power supply is stopped, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, Initialization means (for example, the portion where the game control microcomputer 100 executes step S8) capable of executing an initialization process that initializes the storage contents of the backup storage means, and the backup storage A recovery means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step S6 part) and. According to such a configuration, while optimizing control through initialization processing, a power outage occurs in a situation where a hold memory corresponding to a special number of variable displays is stored before power supply is stopped. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of disadvantages to the player when doing so.

(Means 8A) In any of the means 1A to 6A, a state storage means capable of storing special state information (for example, the state of time saving flags A to C) that can specify that the special state is being controlled; Execution count storage means capable of storing execution count information (for example, the value of a time saving count counter) that can specify the number of times variable display has been executed in a state, and special status information and execution count information that can be stored even when power supply is stopped. A backup storage means (e.g. RAM 102) capable of holding numerical information, and an initialization means (e.g. game control (a part in which the microcomputer 100 executes step S8), and the initialization means has special status information, execution number information, and numerical information stored in the backup storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this case, in the initialization process, the special state information and the execution count information are initialized, but the numerical information is not initialized (for example, the states of the time saving flags A to C and the value of the time saving number counter are initialized). However, the value of the rescue time reduction counter is not initialized (that is, the value before the power cut is set). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the numerical information from being initialized intentionally, and it is possible to increase the degree of relief for the player.

Further, in this feature section 108IW and each modification, configurations of gaming machines shown below (Means 1B) to (Means 5B) are disclosed.

(Means 1B) Variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information are performed, and an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game A gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a normal state (for example, a gaming machine as shown in FIGS. 16-17) Based on the part that executes step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the control microcomputer 100 (as shown in FIG. 16-19, the part that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the variable display. an updating means that can update numerical information (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), a predetermined variable display pattern, and a A variable display that determines a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns including specific variable display patterns with long display periods (for example, variable pattern PA2-2 (super reach α) and variable pattern PA2-3 (super reach β)) pattern determining means (for example, a part in which the game control microcomputer 100 executes the variable pattern setting process shown in FIGS. 16-14), and the state controlling means variably displays the numerical information updated by the updating means. When a special condition is established by setting a specific value corresponding to a special number of times as the number of executions of 100IWS74 and step 100IWS75 (as shown in FIG. 16-17, the part that executes step 100IWS170 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100), the updating means executes variable display of the first identification information. The numerical information is updated depending on when the second identification information is displayed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. The display pattern determining means can determine the specific variable display pattern in both cases where the display result of the variable display is a specific display result and when it is not a specific display result (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-7). As shown in A) and (B), variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α) and variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β) are determined in both cases of jackpot and miss. ), when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result, the specific variable display pattern is determined at a higher rate than the predetermined variable display pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-7(A), the variable pattern PA2-2 (Super Reach α) and fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (Super Reach β) have a higher probability of being determined in the event of a jackpot than fluctuation pattern PA1-1 (normal fluctuation), and special conditions are met. In the previous predetermined period, when the display result of the variable display does not become the specific display result, the ratio of determining the specific variable display pattern is lower than in the period before the predetermined period (for example, in Figure 16-8 ( As shown in F) and (G), just before the relief time becomes short, the rate of determining the variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach α) or the variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach β) is low). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when a specific display result is not derived and displayed although variable display is performed using a specific variable display pattern during a predetermined period before the special condition is satisfied.

(Means 2B) The means 1B includes a suggestive performance execution means capable of executing a suggestive performance related to the establishment of the special condition (for example, a countdown performance, an effect performance, and a caption display while waiting for a customer), and the suggestive performance execution means includes: During the predetermined period before the special condition is satisfied, the proportion of suggestive effects is higher than during the period before the predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIG. ~The part where S809 is executed. Also, the part where the production control CPU 120 executes 105IWS251). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player expect that the special condition will be met, and it is possible to increase the player's interest. Further, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a disadvantage to the player due to the player ending the game immediately before the special condition is satisfied.

(Means 3B) In means 1B or 2B, an explanation about the special state based on the establishment of the special condition (for example, an explanation is given using the telop display 100IW 103 as shown in FIGS. 16-37 (A) and (B)) The explanation performance execution means (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-31, the part where the performance control CPU 120 executes steps 108IWS803 to S804) is provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's understanding of the specifications of the gaming machine.

(Means 4B) In any of the means 1B to 3B, execution of a notice effect capable of executing a notice effect (for example, a timer effect) that foretells that a specific display result will be derived and displayed when the variable display is being executed. The preview performance execution means is capable of executing the preview performance in both cases where the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result and when the display result of the variable display does not result in a specific display result. When the result is a specific display result, the proportion of advance notice performances is higher than when the result is not a specific display result. 16-31), the ratio of executing the preview effect when the display result of the variable display does not become the specific display result is lower than in the period before the predetermined period (for example, as shown in Figure 16-31). , the part where the performance control CPU 120 executes step 108IWS802A (see FIGS. 16-32(A) and (B)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when a preview effect is executed during a predetermined period before the special condition is satisfied, but a specific display result is not derived and displayed.

(Means 5B) In any of the means 1B to 4B, execution of a notice effect capable of executing a notice effect (for example, a timer effect) that foretells that a specific display result will be derived and displayed when the variable display is being executed. The preview effect executing means is configured to display a specific mode (for example, the effect mode "red") and a predetermined display mode in both cases where the display result of the variable display is a specific display result and when the display result is not a specific display result. If the display result of the variable display is a specific display result, the proportion of the preview effect that is executed in the specific mode is higher than that in the predetermined mode. If the display result of the variable display does not become the specific display result during the predetermined period before the special condition is established (for example, the period when the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened is 10 or less) than in the period before the predetermined period. , the proportion of execution of preview effects is low depending on the specific mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-31, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step 108IWS802A; see FIGS. 16-32 (C) and (D)) . According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest when a preview effect is executed in a specific manner in a predetermined period before the special condition is satisfied, but a specific display result is not derived and displayed.

Further, in this feature section 108IW and each modification, the configurations of the gaming machine shown below (means 1C) to (means 8C) are disclosed.

(Means 1C) Variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information are performed, and an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game A gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a normal state (for example, a gaming machine as shown in FIGS. 16-17) Based on the part that executes step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the control microcomputer 100 (as shown in FIG. 16-19, the part that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the variable display. an updating means (for example, the part that executes step 100IWS71 in the gaming control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 16-13), and a special variable display pattern (for example, the variable pattern PA3-1 ( A variable display pattern determining means (for example, a part where the game control microcomputer 100 executes the variable pattern setting process shown in FIGS. 16-14) that determines a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns including , the state control means is capable of controlling to a special state when a special condition is satisfied by the numerical information updated by the updating means becoming a specific value corresponding to a special number of times as the number of executions of the variable display. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes step 100IWS74 and step 100IWS75 in the game control microcomputer 100, and the part that executes step 100IWS170 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 16-17. (for example, the part that executes the numeric information in FIG. As shown, the variable display pattern determining means (the part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100) can determine the special variable display pattern when the special condition is satisfied, and before the special condition is satisfied. In this case, the special variable display pattern is not determined (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-14, the part that executes steps 108IWS1701A and S1701B in the game control microcomputer 100), and the variable display using the special variable display pattern is executed. A specific notification performance execution means capable of executing a specific notification performance to notify that the special state is being controlled (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-31, executing step 108IWS806B in the game control microcomputer 100) part. 16-38 (G) and (H)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly inform the player that the special condition is controlled by the establishment of the special condition, and it is possible to increase the interest when the special condition is established.

(Means 2C) In the means 1C, the specific notification performance execution means executes the specific notification performance when a variable display in which a special condition is satisfied is executed and a non-specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display. When a variable display is executed in which the special condition is satisfied and a specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the specific display result is A special notification effect execution means capable of executing a special notification effect to notify that ``is derived and displayed'' (For example, as shown in FIG. 16-31, a part that executes step 108IWS806C in the game control microcomputer 100. FIG. 16- 41 (G'), (H')). According to such a configuration, after the player once recognizes that the special condition has been established, he or she is notified that the game will be controlled to an advantageous state, which can provide surprise to the player and improve interest. Can be done.

(Means 3C) In means 1C or 2C, when a variable display in which a special condition is satisfied is executed and a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, the execution is not performed before the special condition is satisfied. It is provided with a predetermined notification performance execution means capable of executing a predetermined notification performance (for example, a full rotation performance) for notifying that a specific display result is derived and displayed depending on the mode. According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and specialness, and it is possible to increase interest.

(Means 4C) In means 1C or means 2C, when a variable display in which a special condition is satisfied is executed and a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, the same aspect as before the special condition is satisfied. (For example, even if the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0, the same way as when the value is not 0, there is a variation This is realized by determining pattern PB2-2 (super reach α) and variable pattern PB2-3 (super reach β). According to such a configuration, the variable display pattern can be shared between when the special condition is satisfied and before it is satisfied, and the data capacity can be reduced.

(Means 5C) In any of the means 1C to 4C, the display period (for example, 20 seconds) of the display result of the variable display when the special condition is satisfied is the same as the display result of the variable display before the special condition is satisfied. longer than the display period (for example, 0.5 seconds) (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-15, the part where the game control microcomputer 100 executes step 100IWS1135; see FIG. 16-36), the special condition is satisfied. During the display period of the display result of the variable display when As shown, the production control CPU 120 includes a portion for executing step 100IWS847. According to such a configuration, it is possible to secure a period for executing the notification performance in the normal state, and it is possible to clarify the performance when switching the gaming state, and to improve the interest.

(Means 6C) In any one of the means 1C to the means 5C, at the start of the display period of the display result of the variable display when the special condition is satisfied, a specific signal (for example, a fluctuation stop signal) corresponding to the start of the display period. and, after outputting the specific signal, a signal output means for outputting a special signal (for example, jackpot 4 signal) corresponding to the control of the special state (see, for example, FIGS. 16-18). According to such a configuration, when outputting the specific signal and the special signal at the same time, it is possible to avoid failure of a signal to be received externally.

(Means 7C) In means 6C, the signal output means performs special processing (for example, the next fluctuation postponement process shown in FIG. ) outputs a special signal at the start of According to such a configuration, when outputting the specific signal and the special signal at the same time, it is possible to avoid failure of a signal to be received externally.

(Means 8C) In any of the means 1C to 6C, a first passage area (for example, a first starting prize opening ), a second passage area (for example, a second starting prize opening) provided at a position where game media passing through a special route (for example, a right-handed route) can pass, and a second passage area (for example, a second starting prize opening) as a variable display of identification information. Variable display execution means (for example, game control (where the microcomputer 100 executes step S112) and a special output that can specify that the game media should be ejected toward a special path (for example, during a gaming state in which the player is assumed to play right-handed). a special output means capable of outputting a test signal or an external output signal indicating that a right-hand ball is being played, and a special output means capable of outputting a test signal or an external output signal indicating that a player is in a right-hand hitting state; The second starting condition is established based on the passing of the game medium through the second passing area, and the special output means is configured to display the display result of the variable display when the special condition is satisfied. A special output can be executed at the start of a special process (for example, the next change postponement process shown in FIG. 16-45) that is executed after the display period of . According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a special output that can specify that game media should be ejected toward a special route at an appropriate timing.

Further, in this feature section 108IW and each modification, the configurations of the gaming machine shown below (means 1D) to (means 5D) are disclosed.

(Means 1D) Variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information are performed, and an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game A gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a normal state (for example, a gaming machine as shown in FIGS. 16-17) Based on the part that executes step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the control microcomputer 100 (as shown in FIG. 16-19, the part that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the variable display. an updating means that can update numerical information (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), and a variable display pattern that determines a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns. Display pattern determining means (for example, a part in which the game control microcomputer 100 executes the variable pattern setting process shown in FIG. 16-48); By setting a specific value corresponding to the special number of display execution times, it is possible to control to a special state when a special condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, The part that executes step 100IWS74 and step 100IWS75 (as shown in FIG. 16-17, the part that executes step 100IWS170 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100), the updating means executes the variable display of the first identification information. and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), When the special condition is satisfied, the variable display pattern determining means determines a variable display pattern that can be determined even before the special condition is satisfied (for example, a variable pattern PA1-1 (normal variation)), and the special condition is satisfied. After a non-specific display result (for example, a missed symbol) is derived and displayed as a variable display result, a special notification effect (for example, a background image corresponding to shortening rescue time) is displayed to notify that special state control will start. It further includes a special notification performance execution means (for example, a portion where the performance control CPU 120 executes step 100IWS638) capable of executing the display (orange). According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly notify the player of a change in the gaming state, and it is possible to increase interest when the special condition is satisfied. Further, it is possible to use a variable display pattern in common between when the special condition is satisfied and before the special condition is satisfied, and the data capacity can be reduced.

(Means 2D) In means 1D, a variable display execution means capable of executing a variable display based on the establishment of the start condition and the establishment of the start condition (for example, a portion where the game control microcomputer 100 executes step S112) and a suspension storage means (for example, a first suspension memory number buffer or a second suspension memory number buffer) capable of storing information regarding the variable display as suspension information when the start condition is met but the start condition is not satisfied; A look-ahead notice execution means capable of executing a look-ahead notice effect (for example, a chance effect or a hold change effect) in which a variable display corresponding to the hold information stored in the means is a notice target, the look-ahead notice execution means comprising: Among the variable displays corresponding to pending information stored before the special condition is met, it is possible to perform a look-ahead preview effect that targets the variable display when the special condition is met, while the variable display that the special condition is met can be executed. Execution of a pre-read preview performance that targets variable displays subsequent to the display is restricted (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-27, the part where the performance control CPU 120 executes step 108IWS702). According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid complicating the control process, and it is also possible to avoid inconsistencies in the content of the performance.

(Means 3D) In the means 1D or 2D, the special notification performance execution means is capable of executing the special notification performance when a variable display subsequent to the variable display for which the special condition is satisfied is executed, and executes the special notification performance. This is a mode in which the background display on the display means is changed to the background display corresponding to the special state (for example, see FIG. 16-52 (C1)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the interest of the player by providing surprise to the player, and it is also possible to prevent the performance from becoming complicated.

(Means 4D) Any one of the means 1D to 3D includes a means for executing a suggestive effect that can execute a suggestive effect related to the establishment of the special condition (for example, a countdown effect, an effect effect, a caption display while waiting for a customer, etc.) The suggestive effect execution means limits execution of the suggestive effect during a predetermined period before the special condition is established. According to such a configuration, since the special notification effect is suddenly executed, it is possible to provide surprise to the player and increase interest.

(Means 5D) In any of the means 1D to 4D, an explanatory effect execution means (for example, FIGS. 16-52 (C1), (C2), At the timings shown in FIGS. 16-53 (D) and 16-54 (D), explanations will be given using the telop display 100IW 103 as shown in FIGS. 16-37 (A) and (B)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's understanding of the specifications of the gaming machine.

Further, in this feature section 108IW and each modification, configurations of gaming machines shown below (Means 1E) to (Means 4E) are disclosed.

(Means 1E-1) Perform variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and based on the derivation and display of a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol), an advantageous advantageous state (for example, A gaming machine that can be controlled to a jackpot game state), and a state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a normal state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-17). , a part that executes step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100, a part that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 16-19), and a variable display is executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), a predetermined variable display pattern, and an update means that can update numerical information based on the predetermined variable display pattern. Variable display pattern determining means (for example, The game control microcomputer 100 includes a part that executes the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIGS. can be controlled to a special state after being controlled to an advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. , it is possible to control to a special state when a special condition is established by setting a specific value corresponding to a special number of times as the number of executions of variable display (for example, as shown in Figure 16-13, a microcomputer for game control 100 (as shown in FIG. 16-17, a portion that executes steps 100IWS170 and 100IWS173 in the gaming control microcomputer 100), the updating means is a variable display of the first identification information. The numerical information is updated depending on when is executed and when variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. ), the variable display pattern determining means determines that the display result of the variable display is more likely to be a non-specific display result in a special state that is controlled when a special condition is established than in a special state that is controlled after being controlled to an advantageous state. In this case, there is a high rate of determining the shortened variable display pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-14, the part that executes step 108IWS1714 in the game control microcomputer 100). (See Figure 16-7 (C) and Figure 16-8 (E)). According to such a configuration, when the number of executions of the variable display reaches a specific number, the rate at which the variable display is executed increases due to the shortened variable display pattern, and the period until the next advantageous state is controlled is increased. Since the time period will be shortened, a decline in interest can be suppressed.

(Means 1E-2) Perform variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and based on the derivation and display of a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol), an advantageous advantageous state (for example, A gaming machine that can be controlled to a jackpot game state), and a state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a normal state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-17). , a part that executes step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100, a part that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 16-19), and a variable display is executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a specific variable display pattern that corresponds to the execution of the reach effect. (For example, variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns including variable pattern PA2-2 (super reach α) and variable pattern PA2-3 (super reach β)) The microcomputer 100 includes a part for executing the variation pattern setting process shown in FIGS. After being controlled by When a special condition is established by setting a specific value corresponding to a special number of times as the number of executions of 100IWS74 and step 100IWS75 (as shown in FIG. 16-17, the part that executes step 100IWS170 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100), the updating means executes variable display of the first identification information. The numerical information is updated depending on when the second identification information is displayed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. The display pattern determining means is configured to determine whether the display result of the variable display is a non-specific display result in a special state that is controlled when the special condition is satisfied than in a special state that is controlled after the special condition is controlled to be an advantageous state. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16-14, the part that executes step 108IWS1714 in the game control microcomputer 100. (See Figure 16-7 (C) and Figure 16-8 (E)). According to such a configuration, when the number of executions of the variable display reaches a specific number, the proportion of display results of the variable display based on the specific variable display pattern becoming non-specific display results is low, so that a decrease in interest is prevented. It can be suppressed.

(Means 2E) In means 1E, background display means is capable of displaying different background displays on the display means for a special state that is controlled after being controlled to an advantageous state and a special state that is controlled when a special condition is established. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16-23, a part that executes steps 100IWS634 and S638 in the production control CPU 120) is provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly notify the player of the difference in the gaming state, and it is possible to increase interest.

(Means 3E) In the means 1E or 2E, a variable display execution means capable of executing a variable display based on the establishment of the start condition and the establishment of the start condition (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes step S112) and a suspension storage means (for example, a first suspension memory number buffer and a second suspension memory number buffer) capable of storing information regarding the variable display as suspension information when the start condition is met but the start condition is not satisfied. , a look-ahead notice execution means capable of executing a look-ahead notice effect (for example, a chance effect or a hold change effect) that targets a variable display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means; The method determines the rate at which the pre-reading notice performance is executed in the special state that is controlled after being controlled to an advantageous state and the special state that is controlled when the special condition is established, and which pre-reading notice among the plurality of types. The rate at which the performance is executed is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-27, the portion where the performance control CPU 120 executes step 108IWS703; see FIGS. 16-28(A) and (B)). According to such a configuration, the execution frequency and the type of pre-reading preview performance can be determined between the special state that is controlled after being controlled to an advantageous state and the special state that is controlled when the special condition is established. It can be made different and more interesting.

(Means 4E) In any one of the means 1E to 3E, a variable display execution means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs a step A part that executes S112) and a suspension storage means (for example, a first suspension storage number buffer and a second suspension storage number buffer) that can store information regarding the variable display as suspension information when the start condition is met but the start condition is not satisfied. a buffer), and a pre-read notice execution means capable of executing a pre-read notice performance (for example, a chance effect or a pending change effect) in which a variable display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means is a preview target, The look-ahead notice execution means is capable of executing a look-ahead notice effect that targets a variable display when the special condition is met among the variable displays corresponding to the pending information stored before the special condition is met; Execution of a pre-read preview performance that targets variable displays after the variable display for which the special condition is met is restricted (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-27, the part where the performance control CPU 120 executes step 108IWS702). According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid complicating the control process, and it is also possible to avoid inconsistencies in the presentation contents.

Further, in this feature section 108IW and each modification, the configurations of the gaming machine shown below (means 1a) to (means 10a) are disclosed.

(Means 1a) A gaming machine that executes variable display of first identification information and variable display of second identification information, and that can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) based on the derivation and display of a specific display result (e.g., a jackpot pattern), and that includes state control means that can control to a special state (e.g., a time-saving state) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than in a normal state (e.g., as shown in FIG. 16-17, a part that executes steps 100IWS166 and 100IWS173 in the gaming control microcomputer 100, and as shown in FIG. 16-19, a part that executes step 100IWS537 in the gaming control microcomputer 100), and update means that can update numerical information based on the execution of the variable display (e.g., as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part that executes step 100IWS71), and the state control means can control to a special state when the special condition is established by the numerical information updated by the update means becoming a specific value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part executing steps 100IWS74 and 100IWS75 in the game control microcomputer 100, and as shown in FIG. 16-17, a part executing steps 100IWS172 and 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the update means updates the numerical information when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part executing step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100). With such a configuration, the player's rescue can be preferably realized. Specifically, even if the game state changes and the variable display of any identification information is executed, the numerical information continues to be updated, making it easier for the player to be rescued and increasing the player's motivation to play.

In addition, although this example shows a case where an initial value is set in the rescue time reduction counter when a jackpot occurs, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, multiple types of jackpots (jackpots that do not give time savings, jackpots with a small number of game balls acquired, jackpots with the second special symbol, etc.) are provided, and for some jackpots, the initial value of the relief time savings counter is not set. It may be configured as follows.

In addition, although this example shows a case where the first special symbol mainly changes in the normal state, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the number of reserved memories may be increased so that both the first special symbol and the second special symbol fluctuate in the normal state.

(Means 2a) In means 1a, the special condition is established based on the fact that a predetermined display result different from the specific display result (for example, a missed symbol) is derived and displayed a special number of times in succession as a display result of the variable display ( For example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes step 100IWS63, step 100IWS71, step 100IWS74, and step 100IWS75, as shown in FIG. 100). According to such a configuration, relief is provided when display results that are disadvantageous to the player are continuously derived and displayed, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

(Means 3a) In the means 1a or 2a, the updating means updates the numerical information when the variable display is executed even in a state different from the normal state (e.g., variable probability state, time saving state) (e.g., FIG. 16 As shown in -17, the part that executes step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100 may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, relief for the player can be suitably realized. Specifically, numerical information is updated fairly, and even after being controlled to a special state, it can be controlled to the special state again, so it is possible to control the special state until it is controlled to a substantially advantageous state. , Thereby, it is possible to suppress the player's investment and prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

Note that this example shows the case where the relief time reduction counter is updated on a low probability low base (normal state), a high probability high base (variable probability state), and a low probability high base (time saving state). It is not limited to the form. For example, the relief time reduction counter is updated in all four states: low probability low base (normal state), high probability high base (probable variable state), low probability high base (time saving state), and high probability low base (latent probability variable). It may be configured as follows. In this case, it is also possible to apply the present invention to a gaming machine that performs a lottery in which a probability change state falls to a normal state.

Although this example shows a case where the second special symbol is given priority, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, a variable winning ball device 6B is provided in the first starting winning hole, and a high probability low base (small winning RUSH) where small wins occur frequently is provided, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are digested in the winning order of game balls. It may be configured such that the symbols change simultaneously.

Although this example shows a case where a first special symbol and a second special symbol are provided, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, only the first special symbol may be provided.

(Means 4a) In any of the means 1a to 3a, the updating means sets numerical information to an initial value when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 100, a portion that executes step 100IWS144, and a portion that executes step 100IWS167 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIGS. 16-17. According to such a configuration, when controlled to be advantageous, the situation becomes advantageous for the player, and there is no need to rescue the player, so it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming unnecessarily high.

(Means 5a) In the means 4a, the predetermined condition is to be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-16, the part that executes step 100IWS135 in the game control microcomputer 100) is configured. may have been done. According to such a configuration, when controlled to be advantageous, the situation becomes advantageous for the player, and there is no need to rescue the player, so it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming unnecessarily high.

(Means 6a) In the means 4a, the state control means is capable of controlling to the special state when a special display result (for example, time saving error) different from the specific display result is derived and displayed in the normal state (for example, FIG. 16 As shown in FIG. 16-17, the part that executes step 100IWS166 in the game control microcomputer 100), the predetermined condition is that a special display result is derived and displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-17, The part that executes step 100IWS167 in the control microcomputer 100) may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, when the special state is controlled, the situation becomes advantageous for the player, and there is no need to rescue the player, so it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming more intense than necessary.

(Means 7a) In the means 4a, the predetermined condition is that the variable display is executed a special number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-16, the part that executes step 100IWS144 in the game control microcomputer 100). It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to substantially control the special state until the next advantageous state, so that the degree of relief for the player can be increased.

(Means 8a) Means 4a may be configured to include a backup storage means (e.g., RAM 102) capable of holding the numerical information updated by the update means even when the power supply is stopped, and the update means may be configured to set the numerical information held by the backup storage means to an initial value when a specific condition is met (e.g., execution of an initialization process) (e.g., as shown in FIG. 16-11, the part that executes step 100IWS12 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the predetermined condition is that the specific condition is met (e.g., as shown in FIG. 16-11, the part that executes steps 100IWS8 and 100IWS12 in the game control microcomputer 100). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the game center to operate, since if the numerical information up to the special number of times is held when initialization is performed in the game center, it may be too disadvantageous for the game center.

(Means 9a) Any one of the means 1a to 8a is provided with an effect control means (for example, as shown in FIG. 15, a part that executes steps S170 to S172 in the effect control CPU 120) corresponding to variable display, and the state The control means can control the special state for a specific period equal to or greater than the special number of times based on the execution of the variable display of the special number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, The part that executes step 100IWS74 and step 100IWS75 (as shown in FIG. 16-17, the part that executes step 100IWS172 in the game control microcomputer 100) It is possible to control the special state again for a specific period (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes steps 100IWS74 and 100IWS75 in the game control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 16-17, The part that executes step 100IWS172 in the control microcomputer 100), the production control means executes different productions in the first specific period and the second specific period (for example, the modification of FIG. 16-47). The portion shown in Example 4) may also be configured. According to such a configuration, when the special state is controlled in the second specific period, it is a situation where the control is not in an advantageous state for a long period of time, so it is necessary to take measures such as shortening the execution time of the variable display. By changing the presentation mode, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming less interesting.

(Means 10a) In any of means 1a to 8a, a presentation control means corresponding to the variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 15, a part that executes steps S170 to S172 in the presentation control CPU 120) is provided, and the state control means is capable of controlling to a special state for a specific period of more than a special number of times based on the execution of the variable display of the special number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part that executes steps 100IWS74 and 100IWS75 in the game control microcomputer 100, and as shown in FIG. 16-17, a part that executes steps 100IWS17 in the game control microcomputer 100). 2), and can be controlled to a special state for a specific period again based on the execution of the special number of variable displays in the special state (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes step 100IWS74 and step 100IWS75 in the game control microcomputer 100, and as shown in FIG. 16-17, the part that executes step 100IWS172 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the presentation control means may be configured to execute a common presentation in the first specific period and the second specific period (for example, the parts shown in Modifications 2 and 3 in FIG. 16-47). With such a configuration, when the special state is controlled in the second specific period, it is not controlled to an advantageous state for a long period of time, so by deliberately executing the same presentation, it is possible to prevent the player from being unnecessarily aware that the situation is not controlled to an advantageous state for a long period of time, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.

Further, in this feature section 108IW and each modification, configurations of gaming machines shown below (means 1b-1), (means 1b-2) to (means 5b) are disclosed.

(Means 1b-1) Perform variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and based on the derivation and display of a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol), an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a gaming machine that can be controlled to a jackpot gaming state), and a gaming area that can play game media separately into a first route (for example, a left-handed route) and a second route (for example, a right-handed route); State control means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-17, step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100 As shown in FIGS. 16-19, the part that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the updating means that can update numerical information based on the variable display being executed (for example, As shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), the game that is necessary to execute multiple types of processing including variable display control and advantageous state control. A process execution means (for example, a part that executes step S25 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 14) that updates a data value indicating the progress state and executes a process corresponding to the data value. In addition, the state control means can control to the special state when the special condition is satisfied by the numerical information updated by the updating means becoming a specific value corresponding to the special number of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13). , the part that executes step 100IWS74 and step 100IWS75 in the game control microcomputer 100, and the part that executes step 100IWS172 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIGS. 16-17), the updating means, Numerical information is updated depending on whether variable display of the first identification information is executed or when variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the microcomputer 100 for game control (For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the processing execution means executes the first processing regarding the variable display when the data value is the first numerical value.) S110 to S113), when the data value is a second numerical value different from the first numerical value, the second processing regarding the advantageous state is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the step in the game control microcomputer 100 (a part that executes S114 to S117), when the data value is a third numerical value different from the first numerical value and the second numerical value, the state control means executes a third process for controlling to a special state based on the establishment of a special condition. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16-43, the part that executes step 100IWS114 in the game control microcomputer 100) In the normal state, the game is played by ejecting the game media to the first path, and in the special state, A game is played by firing game media into the second route, and firing promotion notification means (see Figure 16-46) executes firing promotion notification to the effect that the game media should be fired to the second route during execution of the third process. ). According to such a configuration, even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated, suitable control can be performed. For example, by giving a firing promotion notification to the second route before being controlled to the special state, it is possible to perform effects related to the firing promotion notification earlier when the special state is being controlled.

(Means 1b-2) Perform variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and based on the derivation and display of a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol), an advantageous state (for example, A gaming machine that can be controlled to a jackpot game state), and a state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than a normal state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-17). , a part that executes step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100, a part that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 16-19), and a variable display is executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), the control of the variable display, and the control of the advantageous state. Process execution means (for example, as shown in FIG. (a part of the microcomputer 100 that executes step S25), and the state control means enters the special state when the special condition is satisfied by the numerical information updated by the updating means becoming a specific value corresponding to the special number of times. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes step 100IWS74 and step 100IWS75 in the game control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 16-17, the step in the game control microcomputer 100 100IWS172 and step 100IWS173), the updating means updates the numerical information depending on whether variable display of the first identification information is executed or when variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, 16-13, the part that executes step 100IWS67 in the game control microcomputer 100), the process execution means executes the first process regarding variable display when the data value is the first numerical value (for example, the part that executes step 100IWS67 in the game control microcomputer 100). 14, the part that executes steps S110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100) executes the second process regarding the advantageous state when the data value is a second numerical value different from the first numerical value (for example, the part that executes steps S110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100). 14, when the data value is a third numerical value different from the first numerical value and the second numerical value, the state control means establishes the special condition. The third process for controlling the original special state is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-43, the part that executes step 100IWS114 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the special state is changed during the execution of the third process. The present invention is characterized in that it includes a performance execution means (see FIG. 16-46) that performs a notification performance to notify that the control is being performed. According to such a configuration, even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated, suitable control can be performed. For example, by giving a firing promotion notification to the second route before being controlled to the special state, it is possible to perform effects related to the firing promotion notification earlier when the special state is being controlled.

Although this example shows a case where priority is given to processing related to jackpots, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the configuration may be such that priority is given to processing related to variable display or processing related to saving time saving.

In addition, although this example shows a case where a right hit is reported in the next fluctuation postponement process which is the third process, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the configuration may be such that only a mode transition effect suggesting a shift to a time saving state is executed without giving a right-handed hit notification.

(Means 2b) In the means 1b-1 and 1b-2, the processing execution means executes the second processing after the first processing when the specific display result is derived and displayed in the variable display where the special condition is satisfied ( For example, as shown in FIG. 16-16, when step 100IWS133 in the game control microcomputer 100 is Y, step 100IWS140 is executed, and step 100IWS114 is not executed. According to such a configuration, priority is given to controlling the advantageous state, so that no disadvantageous result is produced for the player, and a decrease in interest in the game can be suppressed.

(Means 3b) In the means 1b-1, the means 1b-2, or the means 2b, the updating means updates the numerical information when the variable display is started (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, for game control (a portion of the microcomputer 100 that executes step 100IWS71), the processing execution means changes the special information from the first information to the second information when the numerical information updated by the updating means becomes a specific value (for example, as shown in FIG. 17, the part that executes step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100) changes the special information from the second information to the first information when the state control means controls the special state (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-16, the part that executes step 100IWS145 in the game control microcomputer 100) executes different processing when the special information is the first information and when the special information is the second information (for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in 16-14, the part that executes step 100IWS1714 in the game control microcomputer 100 may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, by managing the special information, it is possible to suitably execute the process of transitioning to the special state.

(Means 4b) Means 3b may include a variable display pattern determination means (for example, a portion that executes step S111 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 14) that determines the variable display pattern of the variable display, and the variable display pattern determination means may be configured to determine a different variable display pattern when the special information is the first information and when the special information is the second information (for example, a portion that executes step 100IWS1714 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 16-14). With such a configuration, it is possible to perform an appropriate presentation when the special number of variable displays is executed.

(Means 5b) In the means 3b, variable display pattern determining means (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, a part that executes step S111 in the game control microcomputer 100) for determining a variable display pattern of the variable display, The display pattern determining means determines a variable display pattern in which the finalization time of the display result is different depending on whether the special information is the first information or the second information (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-15, (a portion of the microcomputer 100 that executes step 100IWS1128 and step 100IWS1130). According to such a configuration, when the variable display of the special number of times is executed, the effect can be suitably executed.

Further, in this feature section 108IW and each modification, the configurations of the gaming machine shown below (means 1c) to (means 6c) are disclosed.

(Means 1c) Variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information are performed, and an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game It is a gaming machine that can control the state), and includes a game control means that can control the game (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the part that executes step S25 in the performance control CPU 120), and a variable display. Production control means (for example, as shown in FIG. 15, the part that executes steps S170 to S172 in the production control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 16-31, step 108IWS811 in the production control CPU 120) The game control means includes a state control means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-17) that can control a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than in a normal state. , the part that executes step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100, and the part that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 16-19), and the variable display is executed. An updating means (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can update the numerical information based on the above information, and a state controlled by the state control means. a state information control means for controlling specifiable state information, the state control means being controlled to an advantageous state based on a specific display result being derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, and then changing to a special state. controllable (for example, the part that executes step 100IWS64 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 16-12), and the numerical information updated by the updating means becomes a specific value corresponding to the special number of times. It is possible to control to a special state when special conditions are established (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes steps 100IWS74 and 100IWS75 in the game control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 16-17) (in the part that executes step 100IWS172 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100), the updating means is configured to perform variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the state information control means updates the state information with the first numerical value in the normal state. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16-16, the part that executes step 100IWS145 and step 100IWS149 in the game control microcomputer 100, that is, the time saving flags A and C are not set, and the corresponding data is " 0''), when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the state information is set to the second numerical value when the control is performed to the advantageous state and then to the special state (for example, in Figure 16- As shown in 19, the part that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100, that is, the time saving flag A is set, and the data corresponding to the time saving flag A is "1"), and the special condition is established. When controlled to a special state, the state information is set to a third numerical value different from the first numerical value and the second numerical value (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-17, step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100 is executed part, that is, the time saving flag C is set, and the data corresponding to the time saving flag C is "1"), the game control means can transmit specific information to the performance control means, and when in a special state, the state It is possible to transmit specific information depending on whether the information is a second numerical value or a third numerical value (for example, as shown in Figure 16-10, as shown in Figure 16-19, The part that executes step 100IWS540 in the microcomputer 100, and the part that executes step 100IWS90174 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIGS. 16-17). According to such a configuration, even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated, suitable control can be performed. For example, since different game states can be suitably identified, control becomes easy, and if the specific information is also changed at that time, when the performance control means executes a different performance, the performance can be suitably executed.

Although this example shows a case where a time-saving state A designation command and a time-saving state C designation command are transmitted as the specific information, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the background specification command and the fluctuation pattern command are configured to be transmitted in a manner that allows it to be specified that the user is in a time saving state via a jackpot, a time saving state via a time saving loss, or a time saving state via a relief time reduction. Good too. For example, when a jackpot occurs, a jackpot start designation command (fanfare designation command) and a jackpot end designation command (ending designation command) are transmitted in different ways depending on the gaming state, and depending on which command is received, The fanfare period and ending period may be configured to change.

(Means 2c) In the means 1c, when the special condition is established again after being controlled to a special state based on the establishment of the special condition, the status information control means changes the status information to the first numerical value, the second numerical value, and the second numerical value. It may be configured to have a fourth numerical value different from the third numerical value (for example, the part that executes step 100IWS166 in the game control microcomputer 100). According to such a configuration, even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated, suitable control can be performed. For example, since different game states can be suitably identified, control becomes easy, and if the specific information is also changed at that time, when the performance control means executes a different performance, the performance can be suitably executed.

(Means 3c) In the means 1c or 2c, the effect control means controls when the state control means performs control to a special state based on the specific display result being derived and displayed, and when the state control means realizes that the special condition is satisfied. It may be configured such that a different effect can be executed when the special state is controlled based on what has happened (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is a part that executes steps 100IWS634 and S638). According to such a configuration, it is possible to efficiently perform variable display in a controlled special state when a special condition is established, so it is possible to execute a performance according to the situation, and to improve the interest of the game. be able to.

(Means 4c) In any of the means 1c to 3c, the effect control means controls the special state based on the derived and displayed specific display result, and the state control means It is possible to execute a common effect when controlling to a special state based on the fulfillment of a condition (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays a common background image in step 100IWS634 and step 100IWS638). It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to make the effect in the controlled special state the same every time when the special condition is established, and thereby prevents an increase in development costs since new effects are not required. At the same time, since the player is not confused, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Means 5c) In any of the means 1c to 4c, the state control means is capable of controlling to the special state when a special display result (for example, a time saving error) different from the specific display result is derived and displayed in the normal state. Yes (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-17, the part that executes step 100IWS166 in the game control microcomputer 100), the effect control means is based on the state control means that the special display result is derived and displayed. Different effects can be executed when the special state is controlled and when the state control means controls the special state based on the establishment of the special condition (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 100IWS636, The part that executes S638) may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, it is possible to efficiently perform variable display in a controlled special state when a special condition is established, so it is possible to execute a performance according to the situation, and to improve the interest of the game. be able to.

(Means 6c) In any of means 1c to 4c, the state control means may be configured to control to a special state when a special display result different from the specific display result is derived and displayed in the normal state, and the presentation control means may be configured to execute a common presentation when the state control means controls to a special state based on the derived display of a special display result and when the state control means controls to a special state based on the establishment of a special condition (for example, the presentation control CPU 120 displays a common background image in steps 100IWS636 and 100IWS638). With such a configuration, it is possible to make the presentation in the special state controlled by the establishment of a special condition the same every time, which prevents an increase in development costs since a new presentation is not required, and increases the interest of the game since it does not confuse the player.

Further, in this feature section 108IW and each modification, the configurations of the gaming machine shown below (means 1d) to (means 4d) are disclosed.

(Means 1d) Variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information are performed, and an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game It is a gaming machine that can control the state), and includes a game control means that can control the game (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the part that executes step S25 in the performance control CPU 120), and a variable display. Production control means (for example, as shown in FIG. 15, the part that executes steps S170 to S172 in the production control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 16-31, step 108IWS811 in the production control CPU 120) The game control means includes a state control means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-17) that can control a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than in a normal state. , the part that executes step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100, and the part that executes step 100IWS537 in the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 16-19), and the variable display is executed. An updating means (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can update the numerical information based on the above, and when the power supply is stopped, The state control means includes a backup storage means (for example, RAM 102) capable of holding numerical information regarding the number of execution times of the variable display, and the state control means is configured such that the numerical information updated by the updating means becomes a specific value corresponding to the special number of times. When a condition is satisfied, it can be controlled to a special state (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes steps 100IWS74 and 100IWS75 in the game control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 16-17) , the part that executes step 100IWS172 and step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100), the updating means is configured to perform variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information. The numerical information is updated (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the game control means uses predetermined information for effect control when power supply is started. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16-11, the part that executes step 100IWS11 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the performance control means can supply power based on receiving the predetermined information. It is characterized by being able to execute a suggestive effect regarding the number of executions of the variable display during a predetermined period after the start of the variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-22, the part that executes step 100IWS630 in the effect control CPU 120). do. According to such a configuration, even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated, suitable control can be performed. For example, players are motivated to play games from the start of business at the gaming parlor, and the operating rate of the gaming machines can be increased.

Note that in this example, the initial roll is shown as a suggestion effect regarding the number of executions of the variable display, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, it may be configured to perform a background change, a fluctuating effect up to 100 revolutions, or a suggestive effect by displaying on a demo screen or menu screen.

In addition, when the command specifying initialization (S9 in FIG. 16-12) is transmitted, the performance control CPU 120 may be configured to recognize the number of times until the rescue time is shortened as an initial value and execute the performance. .

(Means 2d) In the means 1d, the game control means can transmit specific information that can specify numerical information held by the backup storage means to the performance control means when power supply is started (for example, in FIG. As shown in 16-11, the part that executes step 100IWS11 in the game control microcomputer 100 may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated, suitable control can be performed. For example, it gives players an incentive to play games from the start of business at the gaming parlor, increasing the operating rate of the gaming machines and suppressing an increase in the processing load.

Note that although this example shows a case where a command that can specify the value of the rescue time reduction counter is transmitted at the time of recovery, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, sending a command that can specify a predetermined range such as specifying 1 to 99 rotations in units of 100 rotations, specifying 100 to 199 rotations, specifying 500 to 599 rotations, etc. It may be configured such that if the value of the time saving number counter is 128 or more, it cannot be specified, but if the value is 127 or less, a command that can be specified is transmitted.

(Means 3d) In the means 1d or 2d, the game control means can transmit specific information to the performance control means in connection with the execution of the variable display (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-14, The part that executes step 100IWS1717 in the game control microcomputer 100), the performance control means can execute a special performance related to being controlled to a special state based on the establishment of special conditions based on specific information ( For example, as shown in FIG. 16-31, the part that executes step 100IWS804 in the production control CPU 120) can specify, as specific information, that the difference between the number of executions of variable display and the special number of times is less than a predetermined value. The first specific information (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-9, the command for specifying the number of rescue time reduction times 1) and the second specific information that can specify that the difference between the number of executions of the variable display and the special number of times is larger than a predetermined value. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16-9, a relief time reduction number 2 designation command) may be configured. According to such a configuration, even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated, suitable control can be performed. For example, by periodically suggesting functions to the player, it is possible to reduce the risk of unknowingly incurring losses and to suitably implement processing related to specific information.

Note that this example shows a case where the second specific information, the relief time reduction number 2 designation command, is transmitted when the difference between the number of executions of the variable display and the special number of times is larger than a predetermined value. Not limited to. For example, it may be configured such that when the difference between the number of executions of the variable display and the special number of times is larger than a predetermined value, the command for specifying the number of times of saving time reduction 2, which is the second specific information, is not transmitted.

(Means 4d) In any one of the means 1d to 3d, the production control means is controlled to be in a special state when a special condition is satisfied based on a first predetermined number of variable displays being executed, which is smaller than the special number of times. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16-33, the part that executes step 100IWS847 in the performance control CPU 120, )), it is possible to execute a suggestion effect each time a second predetermined number of variable displays smaller than the first predetermined number of times is executed before a special number of variable displays are executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-31). As shown, the part that executes step 100IWS804 in the performance control CPU 120 may be configured as shown in FIGS. 16-37 (A) to 16-38 (F)). According to such a configuration, even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated, suitable control can be performed. For example, by periodically suggesting functions to players, it is possible to reduce the risk of unknowingly incurring losses.

Note that although this example shows a case where the effect is executed based on the count value of the relief time reduction counter, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may be configured to count the number of fluctuations and execute the effect after resetting the rescue time reduction number counter.

Further, in this feature section 108IW and each modification, the configurations of the gaming machine shown below (means 1e-1) and (means 1e-2) are disclosed.

(Means 1e-1) Perform variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and based on the derivation and display of a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol), an advantageous state (for example, A game machine that can be controlled to a jackpot game state), and a game control means that can control the game (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the part that executes step S25 in the performance control CPU 120); Production control means that controls production corresponding to the variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 15, the part that executes steps S170 to S172 in the production control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 16-31, the part in the production control CPU 120) The game control means includes a state control means (for example, a part that executes step 108IWS811) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which the variable display is more likely to be executed than the normal state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-17). As shown in FIG. 16-19, the part that executes step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the microcomputer 100 for game control, and the part that executes step 100IWS537 in the microcomputer 100 for game control, and the variable display are executed. update means (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100) and when the power supply is stopped. A backup storage means (e.g., RAM 102) capable of holding numerical information regarding the number of executions of the variable display, and a backup storage containing information regarding the number of times a predetermined display result is continuously derived and displayed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The state control means includes an initialization means that can initialize the storage contents of the means (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-14, a part that executes step S8 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the state control means includes an update means. When the numerical information updated by becomes a specific value corresponding to the special number of times, it is possible to control to a special state when a special condition is established (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, The part that executes Step 100IWS74 and Step 100IWS75 (as shown in FIG. 16-17, the part that executes Step 100IWS172 and Step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100), the updating means executes the variable display of the first identification information. and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), The performance control means is controlled to a special state by the state control means based on the establishment of a special condition after the storage contents of the backup storage means are initialized and before a specific display result is derived and displayed; There is a difference between when the specific display result is derived and displayed after the storage contents of the storage means are initialized and then controlled to a special state by the state control means based on the establishment of a special condition, and when it is controlled to a special state at . It is characterized by executing effects (for example, the portions shown in Modifications 2 and 3 of FIG. 16-47). According to such a configuration, even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated, suitable control can be performed. For example, since it is possible to know that the contents stored in the backup storage means have been initialized, the number of factors such as estimating setting values increases, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Means 1e-2) Perform variable display of the first identification information and variable display of the second identification information, and based on the derivation and display of a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol), an advantageous state (for example, A game machine that can be controlled to a jackpot game state), and a game control means that can control the game (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the part that executes step S25 in the performance control CPU 120); Production control means that controls production corresponding to the variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 15, the part that executes steps S170 to S172 in the production control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 16-31, the part in the production control CPU 120) The game control means includes a state control means (for example, a part that executes step 108IWS811) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which the variable display is more likely to be executed than the normal state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16-17). As shown in FIG. 16-19, the part that executes step 100IWS166 and step 100IWS173 in the microcomputer 100 for game control, and the part that executes step 100IWS537 in the microcomputer 100 for game control, and the variable display are executed. update means (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, a part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100) and when the power supply is stopped. A backup storage means (e.g., RAM 102) capable of holding numerical information regarding the number of executions of the variable display, and a backup storage containing information regarding the number of times a predetermined display result is continuously derived and displayed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The state control means includes an initialization means that can initialize the storage contents of the means (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-14, a part that executes step S8 in the game control microcomputer 100), and the state control means includes an update means. When the numerical information updated by becomes a specific value corresponding to the special number of times, it is possible to control to a special state when a special condition is established (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, The part that executes Step 100IWS74 and Step 100IWS75 (as shown in FIG. 16-17, the part that executes Step 100IWS172 and Step 100IWS173 in the game control microcomputer 100), the updating means executes the variable display of the first identification information. and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16-13, the part that executes step 100IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100), The performance control means is controlled to a special state by the state control means based on the establishment of a special condition after the storage contents of the backup storage means are initialized and before a specific display result is derived and displayed; After the storage contents of the storage means are initialized, the specific display result is derived and displayed, and the state control means controls the special state based on the establishment of the special condition. (for example, the portion shown in Modification 2 and Modification 3 in FIG. 16-47). According to such a configuration, even if a new function is installed and the specifications become complicated, suitable control can be performed. For example, since it is possible to know that the contents stored in the backup storage means have been initialized, the number of factors such as estimating setting values increases, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Note that although this example shows a case where only the variation pattern table B is used after the RAM is cleared, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, it may be configured to be used with a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables as in the case after a jackpot.

Note that the configurations of the gaming machine shown in the following (means 1f) to (means 15h) may be applied to this feature section 108IW and each modification.

(Means 1f) A gaming machine that executes variable display of first identification information and variable display of second identification information, and that can be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state based on a specific display result being derived and displayed. A state control means capable of controlling to a special state in which the variable display is more likely to be executed than the state, and an updating means capable of updating numerical information based on the execution of the variable display, the state control means controlling the variable display. It is possible to control to a special state after being controlled to an advantageous state based on a specific display result derived and displayed as a display result of The update means can be controlled to a special state when a special condition is satisfied by becoming a corresponding specific value, and the updating means can be controlled to be in a special state when a variable display of the first identification information is executed and when a variable display of the second identification information is executed. There are multiple types of advantageous states, including specific advantageous states and special advantageous states, and depending on which of the plurality of types of advantageous states is controlled, the numerical information is updated. The advantage of the special state that is controlled after being controlled to a particularly advantageous state is different, and the advantage of the special state that is controlled after being controlled to a particularly advantageous state is higher than the advantage of the special state that is controlled after being controlled to a specific advantageous state. The degree of advantage of the special state that is controlled when the special condition is satisfied is higher than the degree of advantage of the special state that is controlled after being controlled to a specific advantageous state. According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of relief for the player.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, in order to apply the gaming machine of the means 1f, for example, the special advantageous state is set as a definite variable jackpot, the specific advantageous state is set as a normal jackpot, and the time saving state after a fixed variable time reduction is set as after a normal jackpot. It may be configured such that the advantage is higher than the time saving state of , and the time saving state of relief time saving is more advantageous than the time saving state after a normal jackpot.

(Means 2f) In the means 1f, the advantageous state is controlled when the variable display of the first identification information triggers the advantageous state and when the variable display of the second identification information triggers the control into the advantageous state. The rate at which the vehicle is controlled to a special state with a special advantage after being controlled is different; when it is controlled to an advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the first identification information, and when it is controlled to an advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the second identification information. The number of executions of the variable display for the special condition to be satisfied is the same as the special number of times when the control is performed. According to such a configuration, the first identification information can be changed while increasing the interest by providing different gameplay characteristics depending on whether the first identification information is variably displayed or the second identification information is variably displayed. Since the special number of times is the same in both cases of displaying and variable displaying of the second identification information, it is possible to prevent gambling from increasing excessively.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, in order to apply the gaming machine of means 2f, for example, the rate of special advantage in the time saving state after a jackpot (time saving continues until the next jackpot) is set to the first special symbol. and the second special symbol, and 800 times, which is the condition that the relief time is controlled to be shortened when controlled to be a jackpot based on the first special symbol and when controlled to be a jackpot based on the second special symbol. The structure may be configured so that the number of fluctuations is the same.

(Means 3f) In means 1f or 2f, an unfavorable setting value having a first probability of being controlled to an advantageous state, and an advantageous setting having a second probability of being controlled to an advantageous state higher than the first probability. The special condition is provided with a setting means that can set any one of a plurality of setting values including The advantage of a special state that is easy to establish and is controlled when a special condition is satisfied is higher than the advantage of a special state that is controlled after being controlled to an advantageous state. According to such a configuration, even when an unfavorable set value is set, the advantage of the special state that is controlled when the special condition is satisfied is the same as the advantage of the special state that is controlled after being controlled to an advantageous state. By having a higher advantage than the state, it is possible to rescue the player more effectively.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, in order to apply the gaming machine of means 3f, for example, one of a plurality of setting values that have different advantages for the player (in this example, different jackpot probabilities) The setting value can be set to the setting value, and setting confirmation processing and setting change processing are executed when the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine 1, so that the current setting value can be confirmed and the setting value can be changed. For example, the setting value can be changed in six stages from "1" to "6". In addition, setting an unfavorable setting (for example, "1") reduces the number of fluctuations, which is a condition for controlling to shorten the rescue time, than setting it to an advantageous setting (for example, "6"). However, it is only necessary to configure the advantageous degree in saving time to be higher than the advantageous degree in the time-saving state after the jackpot. Note that the rescue time reduction achievement rate is higher when set to an unfavorable setting (for example, "1") than when set to an advantageous setting (for example, "6"); Since the number of times is 800 (substantially until the next jackpot), it may be more advantageous than the time-saving state via a jackpot (for example, the number of time-savings is usually 100 after a jackpot).

(Means 4f) Any one of the means 1f to 3f is provided with a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different probabilities of being controlled to an advantageous state, and the control is controlled to an advantageous state. Which of the multiple types of advantageous special states will be controlled later is the same regardless of which setting value is set, and the advantageousness of the special state that will be controlled when the special condition is met. is common when any setting value is set. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the improvement in the gambling experience due to the setting value that is set, and it is possible to realize a healthy gaming experience.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, in order to apply the gaming machine of the means 4f, for example, one of a plurality of setting values that have different advantages for the player (in this example, different jackpot probabilities) The setting value can be set to the setting value, and setting confirmation processing and setting change processing are executed when the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine 1, so that the current setting value can be confirmed and the setting value can be changed. For example, the setting value can be changed in six stages from "1" to "6". Then, which of the multiple types of time-saving states will be controlled after a jackpot is set in common regardless of which setting value is set, and the advantage in saving time-saving is also set when any setting value is set. The structure may be configured so that they are also common.

(Means 5f) In any of means 1f to 4f, the proportion of the advantageous states among the multiple types to which the game is controlled differs between when the advantageous state is controlled in response to the variable display of the first identification information and when the advantageous state is controlled in response to the variable display of the second identification information, and the degree of advantage of the special state controlled after the special condition is established is the same when the special condition is established in response to the variable display of the first identification information and when the special condition is established in response to the variable display of the second identification information. With such a configuration, while different gameplay characteristics are exhibited in the case of performing the variable display of the first identification information and the case of performing the variable display of the second identification information, the degree of advantage of the special state controlled when the special condition is established is the same regardless of which setting value is set, so that an appropriate degree of relief can be achieved while suppressing an increase in gambling.

In addition, in this feature part 108IW and each modification, in order to apply the gaming machine of the means 5f, for example, when a jackpot occurs due to the first special symbol and when a jackpot occurs due to the second special symbol, The ratios controlled for the normal jackpot and the variable probability jackpot are different, and the relief time is shortened when the relief time is controlled to be short based on the first special symbol and when the relief time is controlled to be shortened based on the second special symbol. The configuration may be such that the advantages of the two are common.

(Means 6f) In any one of the means 1f to 5f, a variable display pattern is selected from a plurality of variable display patterns including a predetermined variable display pattern and a shortened variable display pattern whose variable display period is shorter than that of the predetermined variable display pattern. The variable display pattern determining means is configured to determine a variable display pattern in a special state that is controlled when a special condition is established, than in a special state that is controlled after being controlled to an advantageous state. When the display result is a non-specific display result, there is a high probability that the shortened variable display pattern will be selected. According to such a configuration, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, the gaming machine of the means 6f is based on a configuration using the variation pattern table E shown in FIG. 16-8(E), for example.

(Means 7f) Any one of the means 1f to 6f includes a variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns including a specific variable display pattern corresponding to execution of a reach effect, and the variable display pattern The determining means is configured to determine whether the display result of the variable display is a non-specific display result in a special state that is controlled when the special condition is satisfied than in a special state that is controlled after the special condition is controlled to be an advantageous state. The proportion of specific variable display patterns is low. According to such a configuration, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

In addition, in the present characteristic part 108IW and each modification, the gaming machine of the means 7f is based on, for example, a configuration using the variation pattern table E shown in FIG. 16-8(E).

(Means 8f) In any of the means 1f to 7f, the updating means can update specific numerical information different from numerical information based on variable display being executed in the special state, and the state controlling means By setting special information, it is possible to control the special state, and by canceling the setting of the special information, the special state can be terminated, and in the special state, the specific numerical information becomes a predetermined value corresponding to a predetermined number of times. a backup storage means capable of retaining the numerical information and specific numerical information updated by the updating means and the setting information of the special information even if the updating means terminates the special state based on the fact that the power supply is stopped; and a predetermined condition is satisfied. initializing means capable of initializing the storage contents of the backup storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied; Do not initialize numerical information. According to such a configuration, even when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the degree of relief for the player can be increased.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, the gaming machine of the means 8f initializes the time saving flags A to C and the value of the time saving number counter in the initialization process shown in FIG. 16-11, for example, while The value of the relief time reduction counter may be configured not to be initialized.

(Means 1g) A gaming machine that executes a variable display of a first identification information and a variable display of a second identification information, and that can be controlled to an advantageous state based on a specific display result being derived and displayed, comprising: a state control means that can control to a special state in which a variable display is more likely to be executed than in a normal state; an update means that can update numerical information based on the execution of the variable display; a variable display execution means that can execute a variable display based on the satisfaction of a start condition and the satisfaction of a start condition; a hold memory means that can store information regarding the variable display as hold information when the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied; a backup memory means that can hold the numerical information and the hold information when power supply is stopped; and a backup memory means that can store the hold information when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The game includes an initialization means capable of initializing the contents stored in the backup storage means, and a restoration means capable of executing restoration control for restoring the numerical information updated by the update means and the reserved information stored in the reserved storage means based on the contents stored in the backup storage means when power supply is started, and the state control means is capable of controlling the state to a special state when a special condition is established by the numerical information updated by the update means becoming a specific value corresponding to a special number of times as the number of times the variable display is executed, and is capable of controlling the state to a special state when a special condition is established based on the execution of the variable display corresponding to the restored reserved information after the restoration control is executed, and the update means updates the numerical information when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of disadvantages to the player while optimizing the control by initialization.

In addition, in order to apply the gaming machine of means 1g to this characteristic part 108IW and each modified example, for example, when the initialization process is executed, the rescue time reduction counter and the reserved memory are reset, while when the power outage is restored, the rescue time reduction counter and the reserved memory are restored, and when the fluctuation display corresponding to the reserved memory at the time of restoration reaches the 800th fluctuation and the condition for control to the rescue time reduction is met, the rescue time reduction can be controlled.

(Means 2g) In means 1g, the rate at which the game is controlled to a special state with a special advantage degree after being controlled to an advantageous state differs between when the variable display of the first identification information is triggered by the variable display of the first identification information and when the game is controlled to an advantageous state when the variable display of the second identification information is triggered by the variable display of the second identification information, and the number of times the variable display is executed to establish a special condition is the same as the special number of times when the game is controlled to an advantageous state when the variable display of the first identification information is triggered by the variable display of the second identification information. With such a configuration, it is possible to heighten interest by providing different gameplay characteristics when the variable display of the first identification information is performed and when the variable display of the second identification information is performed, while preventing excessive gambling tendency from increasing due to the special number of times being the same when the variable display of the first identification information is performed and when the variable display of the second identification information is performed.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, in order to apply the gaming machine of means 2g, for example, the rate of special advantage in the time saving state after a jackpot (time saving continues until the next jackpot) is set to the first special symbol. and the second special symbol, and the variation that becomes the condition for controlling the relief time to be shortened depending on when the jackpot is controlled based on the first special symbol and when the jackpot is controlled based on the second special symbol. The configuration may be such that the number of times is the same.

(Means 3g) In the means 1g or 2g, there is an unfavorable setting value in which the probability of being controlled into an advantageous state is a first probability, and an advantageous setting where the probability of being controlled in an advantageous state is a second probability that is higher than the first probability. The special condition is provided with a setting means that can set any one of a plurality of setting values including The advantage of a special state that is easy to establish and is controlled when a special condition is satisfied is higher than the advantage of a special state that is controlled after being controlled to an advantageous state. According to such a configuration, even when an unfavorable set value is set, the advantage of the special state that is controlled when the special condition is satisfied is the same as the advantage of the special state that is controlled after being controlled to an advantageous state. By having a higher advantage than the state, it is possible to rescue the player more effectively.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, in order to apply the gaming machine of the means 3g, for example, one of a plurality of setting values that have different advantages for the player (in this example, different jackpot probabilities) The setting value can be set to the setting value, and setting confirmation processing and setting change processing are executed when the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine 1, so that the current setting value can be confirmed and the setting value can be changed. For example, the setting value can be changed in six stages from "1" to "6". In addition, setting an unfavorable setting (for example, "1") will reduce the number of fluctuations until the rescue time is shortened, and will shorten the rescue time, compared to setting it to an advantageous setting (for example, "6"). What is necessary is to configure the advantageous degree of this to be higher than the advantageous degree of the time saving state after the jackpot. Note that setting an unfavorable setting (for example, "1") has a higher probability of failure than setting an advantageous setting (for example, "6"), so it is easier to save time. ,Relief time saving is always 800 time saving times (substantially until the next jackpot), so it is more advantageous than the time saving state via jackpot (for example, usually after the jackpot, the time saving number is 100 times). Good too.

(Means 4b) Any one of the means 1g to 3g is provided with a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different probabilities of being controlled to an advantageous state, and the control is controlled to an advantageous state. Which of the multiple types of advantageous special states will be controlled later is the same regardless of which setting value is set, and the advantageousness of the special state that will be controlled when the special condition is met. is common when any setting value is set. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the improvement in the gambling experience due to the setting value that is set, and it is possible to realize a healthy gaming experience.

In addition, in order to apply the gaming machine of means 4g to this characteristic part 108IW and each modified example, for example, it is possible to set one of multiple setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player (in this example, different jackpot probabilities), and to execute a setting confirmation process or setting change process when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, making it possible to confirm the current setting value or change the setting value. For example, it is possible to change the setting to six levels from "1" to "6". Then, it is possible to configure it so that which of the multiple types of time-saving states is controlled to after a jackpot is the same regardless of which setting value is set, and the advantage in the rescue time-saving state is also the same regardless of which setting value is set.

(Means 5g) When any of the means 1g to 4g is controlled to an advantageous state by the variable display of the first identification information, and when it is controlled to the advantageous state by the variable display of the second identification information. The ratio of which of the plurality of types of advantageous states is controlled differs depending on the case, and when the special condition is satisfied corresponding to the variable display of the first identification information, and when the special condition is satisfied corresponding to the variable display of the second identification information. The advantage of the special state that is controlled after the special condition is satisfied is the same when the special condition is satisfied. According to such a configuration, different gameplay characteristics are achieved depending on whether the first identification information is variably displayed and the second identification information is variably displayed, and the game is controlled when the special condition is satisfied. Since the advantage of the special state is the same regardless of the set value, it is possible to suppress the increase in gambling quality and provide an appropriate degree of relief.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, in order to apply the gaming machine of the means 5g, for example, when a jackpot occurs due to the first special symbol and when a jackpot occurs due to the second special symbol, The ratios controlled for the normal jackpot and the variable probability jackpot are different, and the relief time is shortened when the relief time is controlled to be short based on the first special symbol and when the relief time is controlled to be shortened based on the second special symbol. The configuration may be such that the advantages of the two are common.

(Means 6g) Any of means 1g to 5g includes a variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns including a predetermined variable display pattern and a shortened variable display pattern in which the variable display period is shorter than that of the predetermined variable display pattern, and the variable display pattern determination means has a higher probability of determining the shortened variable display pattern when the display result of the variable display is a non-specific display result in a special state controlled when a special condition is met than in a special state controlled after being controlled to an advantageous state. Such a configuration can suppress a decline in interest.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, the gaming machine of the means 6g is based on the configuration using the fluctuation pattern table E shown in FIG. 16-8(E), for example.

(Means 7g) Any one of the means 1g to 6g includes a variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns including a specific variable display pattern corresponding to execution of a reach effect, and the variable display pattern The determining means is configured to determine whether the display result of the variable display is a non-specific display result in a special state that is controlled when the special condition is satisfied than in a special state that is controlled after the special condition is controlled to be an advantageous state. The proportion of specific variable display patterns is low. According to such a configuration, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

In addition, in the present characteristic part 108IW and each modification, the gaming machine of the means 7g is based on a configuration using the variation pattern table E shown in FIG. 16-8(E), for example.

(Means 8g) In any of the means 1g to 7g, the updating means can update specific numerical information different from numerical information based on variable display being executed in the special state, and the state controlling means By setting special information, it is possible to control the special state, and by canceling the setting of the special information, the special state can be terminated, and in the special state, the specific numerical information becomes a predetermined value corresponding to a predetermined number of times. a backup storage means capable of retaining the numerical information and specific numerical information updated by the updating means and the setting information of the special information even if the updating means terminates the special state based on the fact that the power supply is stopped; and a predetermined condition is satisfied. initializing means capable of initializing the storage contents of the backup storage means when a predetermined condition is satisfied; Do not initialize numerical information. According to such a configuration, even when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the degree of relief for the player can be increased.

In addition, in the present characteristic part 108IW and each modification, the gaming machine of the means 8g initializes the time saving flags A to C and the value of the time saving number counter in the initialization process shown in FIG. 16-11, for example, while The value of the relief time reduction counter may be configured not to be initialized.

(Means 1h) A gaming machine that executes variable display of first identification information and variable display of second identification information, and that can be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state based on a specific display result being derived and displayed. A state control means capable of controlling to a special state in which a variable display is more likely to be executed than a state, and an updating means capable of updating numerical information based on execution of the variable display, the state control means comprising an updating means. The updated numerical information becomes a specific value corresponding to a special number of times as the number of executions of the variable display, so that when a special condition is satisfied, control is possible to enter a special state, and the updating means is configured to change the first identification information The system further includes a suggestion performance execution means capable of updating the numerical information depending on whether the display is executed or when the variable display of the second identification information is executed, and is capable of executing a suggestion production related to the establishment of the special condition. In the execution means, the ratio of which of the plurality of presentation modes is used to execute the suggestion effect varies depending on the number of executions of the variable display, and the presentation mode of the suggestion presentation suggests a period until the special condition is satisfied. This is the mode of doing so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest by drawing attention to the performance mode of the suggestive performance, and to promote the operation of the gaming machine.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, in order to apply the gaming machine of the means 1h, for example, it is necessary to decide whether or not to execute a countdown effect that suggests the number of fluctuations that is a condition for controlling to shorten the rescue time. The ratio may be configured to change according to the count value of the relief time saving counter. Further, the gaming machine of the means 1h can be realized by, for example, using a table shown in FIGS. 16-25 to determine whether or not to display a telop while waiting for a customer and the performance mode.

(Means 2h) In the means 1h, the presentation mode of the suggestive presentation is such that the number of executions of the variable display until the special condition is satisfied can be specified. According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly notify the player of the number of executions of the variable display until the special condition is satisfied.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each of the modified examples, the gaming machine of means 2h is based on, for example, executing a countdown presentation that indicates the number of fluctuations that will be the condition for control of the rescue time reduction.

(Means 3h) In the means 1h or 2h, the suggestive effect is an effect that displays a specific image, and the specific image is displayed in a plurality of modes in which at least one of color and size is different, and in which mode it is displayed. The period until the suggested special conditions come into effect differs depending on whether the special conditions are met. According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the aspect of a specific image and improve interest.

In this characteristic section 108IW and each of the modified examples, the gaming machine of means 3h is based on a configuration in which, for example, the table shown in FIG. 16-25 is used to determine whether or not to display subtitles while waiting for customers and the presentation mode. In addition, in order to apply the gaming machine of means 3h, for example, the color and size of the countdown numbers in the countdown presentation image may be configured to differ depending on the count value of the rescue time-saving counter.

(Means 4h) In any of the means 1h to 3h, there is a variable display execution means capable of executing a variable display based on the establishment of the starting condition and the establishment of the starting condition; Suspension storage means capable of storing information regarding the variable display as suspension information when the variable display is not established, and a predetermined image capable of displaying a predetermined image when the variable display is not executed and no suspension storage is stored in the suspension storage means. The suggestive effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestive effect when the predetermined image is displayed, and displays the predetermined image according to the number of executions of the variable display until the special condition is satisfied. When displayed, the rate at which the suggestive effects are executed differs. According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase interest by drawing attention to whether or not the suggestive performance is being executed, and it is also possible to promote the operation of the gaming machine.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each of the modified examples, the gaming machine of means 4h is configured to determine whether or not to display subtitles while waiting for customers, for example, using the table shown in FIG. 16-25.

(Means 5h) In any of the means 1h to 4h, there is a variable display execution means capable of executing a variable display based on the establishment of the starting condition and the establishment of the starting condition; Suspension storage means capable of storing information regarding the variable display as suspension information when the variable display is not established, and a predetermined image capable of displaying a predetermined image when the variable display is not executed and no suspension storage is stored in the suspension storage means. The suggestive effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestive effect when the predetermined image is displayed, and displays the predetermined image according to the number of executions of the variable display until the special condition is satisfied. When displayed, the rate at which the suggestion effect is executed differs depending on the predetermined mode. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest by drawing attention to the presence or absence of the mode of suggestive performance, and it is also possible to promote the operation of the gaming machine.

In the present feature section 108IW and each modification, the gaming machine of the means 5h is based on a configuration in which, for example, the table shown in FIGS. 16-25 is used to determine the performance mode of the telop display while waiting for a customer.

(Means 6h) In any of the means 1h to 5h, there is a variable display execution means capable of executing a variable display based on the establishment of the starting condition and the establishment of the starting condition; Suspension storage means capable of storing information regarding the variable display as suspension information when the variable display is not established, and a predetermined image capable of displaying a predetermined image when the variable display is not executed and no suspension storage is stored in the suspension storage means. display means, and the suggestive performance execution means detects that the operation means has been operated or that the game medium has passed through the predetermined area when the predetermined image is displayed. Suggestive effects can be performed based on what has been done. According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a suggestive effect to a player who actually plays a game, and it is possible to promote the operation of the gaming machine.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, in order to apply the game machine of the means 6h, for example, when the game machine shifts to the demonstration state, the game ball is activated by operating the ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 or by the starting port. If detected, it may be configured to display a telop indicating the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened.

(Means 7h) Any of the means 1h to 6h includes a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different probabilities of being controlled to an advantageous state, and the suggestive effect execution means: Depending on which setting value is set, the rate at which the suggestive effect is executed differs. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest by drawing attention to whether or not the suggestion effect is to be executed, and it is also possible to promote the operation of the gaming machine by suggesting the set value.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each of the modified examples, the means 7h is configured to use the table shown in FIG. 16-25 to determine whether or not to display subtitles while passengers are waiting.

(Means 8h) Any one of the means 1h to 7h includes a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different probabilities of being controlled to an advantageous state, and the suggestive effect execution means: Depending on which setting value is set, the rate at which the suggestion effect is executed differs depending on the specific mode. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the player's interest by drawing attention to the mode of the suggestion effect, and it is also possible to promote the operation of the gaming machine by suggesting the set value.

Note that in this feature section 108IW and each modification, the means 8h is based on a configuration that uses the table shown in FIG. 16-25 to determine whether or not to display a telop while waiting for a customer and the presentation mode.

(Means 9h) In any of the means 1h to 6h, a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different probabilities of being controlled to an advantageous state, and Setting suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a suggested setting suggestion performance; The effect executing means has the same rate of executing the suggested effect regardless of the setting value. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest by drawing attention to whether or not the suggestive effect is being executed, and it is also possible to suppress complexity of control.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, in order to apply the gaming machine of the means 9h, for example, one of a plurality of setting values that have different advantages for the player (in this example, different jackpot probabilities) is required. The setting value can be set to the setting value, and setting confirmation processing and setting change processing are executed when the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine 1, so that the current setting value can be confirmed and the setting value can be changed. For example, the setting value can be changed in six stages from "1" to "6". Then, while it is possible to execute a performance that suggests the set value (for example, a performance that has different execution rates depending on the set value), it is also possible to display a caption while waiting for a customer regardless of which set value is set. The configuration may be configured so that the ratio is the same.

(Means 10h) Any one of the means 1h to 6h and the means 9h includes a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different probabilities of being controlled to an advantageous state; a setting suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion performance suggesting a setting value, and the setting suggestion performance execution means executes a setting suggestion performance in a specific manner depending on which setting value is set. The rate at which the suggestion effect is executed is different, and the rate at which the suggestion effect is executed is the same depending on the specific mode, regardless of the set value of the suggestion effect execution means. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest by drawing attention to the mode of the suggestive performance, and it is also possible to suppress complication of control.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, in order to apply the gaming machine of the means 10h, for example, one of a plurality of setting values that have different advantages for the player (in this example, different jackpot probabilities) The setting value can be set to the setting value, and setting confirmation processing and setting change processing are executed when the power is turned on to the pachinko game machine 1, so that the current setting value can be confirmed and the setting value can be changed. For example, the setting value can be changed in six stages from "1" to "6". Then, while it is possible to execute a performance that suggests a setting value (for example, a performance with different execution rates depending on the setting value), it is also possible to execute a performance that indicates a setting value, while waiting for customers in a red performance mode regardless of which setting value is set. The configuration may be such that the execution rate of the telop display is the same.

(Means 11h) In any of the means 1h to 10h, the suggestive performance execution means determines whether the power supply is performed depending on whether the initialization process is executed when the power supply is started or the recovery process is executed. The rate at which the suggestion effect is executed during a specific period after the start is different. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest by drawing attention to whether or not the suggestive performance is being executed, and it is also possible to promote the operation of the gaming machine.

In addition, in this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, in order to apply the gaming machine of the means 11c, for example, the execution rate of the ticker display and countdown effect while waiting for a customer is different after the initialization process and after the power outage recovery. You can configure it like this.

(Means 12h) Any one of the means 1h to 11h includes variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern from a plurality of variable display patterns including a special variable display pattern, and the variable display pattern determining means is configured to When the special variable display pattern is established, the special variable display pattern can be determined, and the special variable display pattern is not determined before the special condition is satisfied, and the special state is set when variable display using the special variable display pattern is being executed. The device further includes a specific notification performance execution means capable of executing a specific notification performance for notifying that the device is controlled. According to such a configuration, it is possible to inform the player that the special state is controlled due to the establishment of the special condition, and also to clearly inform the player of the change in the gaming state, and to increase the interest when the special condition is satisfied. can be improved.

In this characteristic part 108IW and each modification, the gaming machine of the means 12h is based on, for example, a configuration using a pattern table for relief time saving fluctuation failure shown in FIG. 16-8(I).

(Means 13h) In any of the means 1h to 12h, a variable display pattern is determined from a plurality of variable display patterns including a predetermined variable display pattern and a specific variable display pattern having a longer variable display period than the predetermined variable display pattern. A variable display pattern determining means is provided, and the variable display pattern determining means is capable of determining a specific variable display pattern in both cases where the display result of the variable display is a specific display result and when the display result is not a specific display result. Yes, when the display result of a variable display becomes a specific display result, the proportion of the specific variable display pattern being determined is higher than that of the predetermined variable display pattern, and the predetermined period before the special condition is satisfied is longer than the predetermined period. Compared to the previous period, when the display result of variable display does not result in a specific display result, the ratio of determining the specific variable display pattern is lower. According to such a configuration, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

In addition, in the present characteristic part 108IW and each modification, the gaming machine of the means 13h is based on a configuration using the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIGS. 16-8(F) and (G), for example.

(Means 14h) Any one of the means 1h to 13h is provided with a notice effect execution means capable of executing a notice effect for notifying that a specific display result will be derived and displayed when the variable display is being executed, The execution means can execute the preview effect in both cases where the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result and when the display result does not become a specific display result, and the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. In this case, the proportion of execution of the preview effect is higher than in the case where no specific display result is obtained, and the predetermined period before the special condition is met is higher than the period before the predetermined period. When the result is not a specific display result, the ratio of executing preview effects is low. According to such a configuration, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

In addition, in the present feature section 108IW and each modification, the gaming machine of the means 14h is based on a configuration in which, for example, a table shown in FIG. 16-32 is used to determine whether or not to execute a preview performance.

(Means 15h) Any one of the means 1h to 14h is provided with a notice effect execution means capable of executing a notice effect for notifying that a specific display result will be derived and displayed when the variable display is being executed, The execution means is capable of executing the preview effect according to the specific mode and the predetermined mode in both cases where the display result of the variable display is a specific display result and when the display result is not a specific display result, and the display of the variable display When the result is a specific display result, the proportion of preview effects executed in the specific mode is higher than in the predetermined mode, and the predetermined period before the special condition is established is more variable than the period before the predetermined period. When the display result of the display does not become a specific display result, the proportion of execution of the preview performance depending on the specific mode is low. According to such a configuration, a decrease in interest can be suppressed.

In the present feature section 108IW and each modification, the gaming machine of the means 15h is based on a configuration in which, for example, the table shown in FIG. 16-32 is used to determine whether or not to execute a preview performance and the performance mode.

LIST OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special pattern display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General winning port 11 ... Main board 12 ... Performance control board 13 ... Sound control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal pattern display device 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start port switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Ball hitting operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122...RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I/O
120 ... Performance control CPU
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of types of performance identification information including specific performance identification information, derives and displays display results , and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player ,
A display means capable of displaying the performance;
As a variable display, the specific performance identification information is temporarily stopped at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the performance identification information to the derivation and display of the display result, and then the variable display is resumed after the specific performance can be executed. A performance execution means,
Suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a suggestion performance in which the specific performance identification information suggests that the specific performance identification information is temporarily stopped;
Notification performance execution means capable of executing a notification performance to notify that the specific performance identification information has temporarily stopped;
a state control means capable of controlling to a specific state;
an updating means capable of updating the numerical information based on execution of the variable display;
As the suggested performance, the suggestive performance execution means increases the visibility of the specific performance identification information and performance identification information different from the specific performance identification information by displaying an effect display. Once the performance identification information different from the information is lowered to a first low visibility state in which visibility is visible, the specific performance identification information and the specific performance identification are lowered to a first low visibility state in which visibility is lower than the first low visibility state. It is possible to perform a performance that lowers the performance identification information different from the information to a second low visibility state that is a visibility state where the performance identification information is visible ,
The notification performance execution means is capable of executing a performance that makes performance identification information different from the specific performance identification information invisible as the notification performance,
In the case where the specific performance identification information does not temporarily stop after the suggested performance is executed , the movement speed of the specific performance identification information before the predetermined timing is different from the movement speed of the specific performance identification information after the predetermined timing. ,
The suggested effect execution means places the effect display at a predetermined position where the specific effect identification information temporarily stops when the specific effect identification information does not temporarily stop, using any effect identification information different from the specific effect identification information. Erase before it stops appearing,
The state control means determines that the numerical information updated by the update means is a specific value corresponding to a specific number of times.
can be controlled to the specific state when a specific condition is satisfied by
The display means is capable of executing a specific notification effect that notifies that the specific condition is satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied,
The specific notification performance is a performance that reduces the visibility of performance identification information,
A gaming machine characterized by: A gaming machine that variably displays a plurality of types of production identification information, derives and displays display results , and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player ,
A display means capable of displaying the performance;
As a variable display, special identification information different from the performance identification information is temporarily stopped at a predetermined timing after starting variable display of the performance identification information until deriving and displaying the display result, and then restarting the variable display. a specific performance execution means capable of executing a specific performance;
Suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a suggestion performance that suggests that the special identification information temporarily stops;
a notification effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect to notify that the special identification information has temporarily stopped;
a state control means capable of controlling to a specific state;
an updating means capable of updating the numerical information based on execution of the variable display;
The suggestive effect execution means is in a visual state in which the special identification information and the effect identification information are visible by displaying an effect display as the suggestive effect, and the special identification information and the effect identification information are visible. After the first low visibility state is lowered, the visibility is lowered to a second low visibility state , which is a visibility state that is even lower in visibility than the first low visibility state, but in which the special identification information and the production identification information can be seen. It is possible to perform a production that
The notification performance execution means is capable of executing a performance that makes the performance identification information invisible as the notification performance,
In the case where the special identification information does not temporarily stop after the suggestive effect is executed , the moving speed of the special identification information before the predetermined timing is different from the moving speed of the special identification information after the predetermined timing,
The suggestive performance execution means erases the effect display before the performance identification information is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position where the special identification information temporarily stops when the special identification information does not temporarily stop,
The state control means determines that the numerical information updated by the update means is a specific value corresponding to a specific number of times.
can be controlled to the specific state when a specific condition is satisfied by
The display means is capable of executing a specific notification effect that notifies that the specific condition is satisfied when the specific condition is satisfied,
The specific notification performance is a performance that reduces the visibility of the performance identification information,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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