JP7256513B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines, and is particularly applicable to pachinko gaming machines and the like.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result, a special game in which a predetermined profit can be awarded to the player can be executed. Widely known. In this type of gaming machine, various effects are performed to heighten the player's sense of anticipation during the variable display of the identification information, thereby enhancing the amusement of the game. As the effect, for example, regarding the variable display of the identification information currently being executed or the variable display of the identification information decided to be executed later, the degree of expectation (reliability) that the display result will be the specific display result is suggested. There is known an advance notice effect that suggests a variation mode (presence or absence of reach effect, type of reach effect, presence/absence of development, etc.) until the display result is derived (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP-A-2002-239122

The aforementioned advance notice effect has already been adopted in many gaming machines, and there is a problem that interest in the notice effect tends to fade away and it is difficult to improve the interest in the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to realize an announcement performance capable of attracting the player's interest, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game.

In order to solve the aforementioned problems, the present invention employs the following configurations.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A special game can be executed in which identification information is variably displayed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the display result of the identification information variably displayed becomes a specific display result, in which a predetermined profit can be given to the player. A gaming machine that becomes
an announcement effect execution means capable of executing an announcement effect related to the variable display of the identification information;
an announcement effect selection means capable of selecting an announcement effect to be executed from among a plurality of types of predetermined announcement effects,
As an execution mode in the case of executing the notice effect related to the variable display during a predetermined period during the variable display of the identification information, one type of notice effect among the plurality of types of the notice effects is set as the first notice effect, and the other one is set as the first notice effect. A specific execution mode in which a type or two or more types of advance notice effects are used as a second notice effect, and the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed in parallel,
When executing the notice effect in the specific execution mode,
The advance notice effect selection means selects , by lottery, a notice effect to be executed as the first notice effect and a notice effect to be executed as the second notice effect from among the plurality of types of notice effects. After selecting the announcement effect to be executed as the first announcement effect, the announcement effect to be executed as the second announcement effect is selected based on the result of the selection,
wherein the foretelling effect executing means starts the first foretelling effect before the second foretelling effect, out of the first foretelling effect and the second foretelling effect selected by the foretelling effect selecting means; While there are cases where the second notice effect is started before the first notice effect, in either case, the second notice effect is ended before the first notice effect . is the gist.

According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to realize an advance notice effect capable of attracting the player's interest, thereby improving the amusement of the game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the configuration of the game board according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the types of big wins and the opening patterns of the big winning openings. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of main interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flow chart of the process at the time of starting ball entry. It is a flow chart of normal figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol standby processing. It is a flow chart of normal symbol suitability determination processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol random number shift processing. It is a flow chart of processing during normal design fluctuation. It is a flow chart of normal design decision processing. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessories processing. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 propriety determination process. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 propriety determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing (jackpot game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flow chart of the number of pending ball processing. 7 is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 2 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flow chart of the fluctuation effect start processing. It is a flow chart of a change early stage notice setting process. (a) is a basic notice distribution table, (b) is a background notice determination table, (c) is a comment notice determination table, (d) is a step-up notice determination table, and (e) is a screen. It is a distortion prediction determination table. (a) is a main advance notice determination table, (b) is a sub advance notice determination table A, and (c) is a sub advance notice determination table B. FIG. (a) is a diagram showing an example of an effect display mode of a comment notice, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of an effect display mode of a step-up notice. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an effect display mode of screen distortion notice; (a) is a comment notice time chart, (b) is a comment notice time chart, and (c) is a screen distortion notice time chart. FIG. 10 is a time chart of a composite notice when the main notice is a screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern) and the sub notice is a comment notice or a step-up notice; FIG.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, the game media used in the game are game balls, and the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (pinball game machine) capable of progressing the game by shooting the game balls toward the game board surface. An example is explained. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the following embodiment performs variable display of special symbols based on the entry of a game ball into the starting hole, and stop-displays the jackpot symbols when the variable display of the special symbols ends. This is a so-called "Type 1 type" pachinko machine that can execute a jackpot game (special game) in which a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, prize balls) can be awarded to the player.

Further, in the following description, simply the front side (front) means the front side (the side where the player is positioned during a game) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and simply the rear side (rear) means the game machine. It is the rear side (rear side) when the machine is viewed from the front. In addition, simply the upper side (above), the lower side (downward), the left side (left side), and the right side (right side) refer to the respective directions of up, down, left, and right when the game machine is viewed from the front. , for example, refer to upper, lower, left, and right sides in FIGS.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment includes a game machine frame 50 and a game board 2 mounted inside the game machine frame 50. The game board 2 is a game machine. It is configured to be detachable from the frame 50 . FIG. 3 shows the game board 2 removed from the game machine frame 50 . The game machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for mounting the game board 2, etc., and an outer frame 53 for mounting the pachinko game machine 1 on island facilities of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52 and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported at one end and configured to be openable and closable.

In addition, the front frame 51 has a shooting handle 60 for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotational angle) of the player, and can store game balls and supply the stored game balls to the shooting device side. A batted ball supply tray (upper tray) 61 and a surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the batted ball supply tray 61 are provided. Further, on the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (these two effect buttons are collectively referred to as a (also referred to simply as a "production button 63"), a decorative frame lamp 66 capable of emitting various lights depending on the game situation, and various sounds (sound effects) depending on the game situation. A speaker 67 and the like are also provided.

The effect button 63 functions as input means for inputting by the player, and the effect button to be used can be properly used according to the type of game effect. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. Incidentally, the structure of the effect button 63 is not limited to the mode of the present embodiment, and it is sufficient if the player can make an input. For example, an input means ( For example, it may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or it may be a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects the proximity of a part of the player's body and performs input. good. Moreover, the production button may be one that performs a production operation such as protruding upward or frontward or vibrating (movable production operation means).

The game board 2 is surrounded by a rail member 4 and formed with a game area 3 in which game balls shot by operating a shooting handle 60 flow down. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding game balls are protruded in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. - 特許庁The ball return preventing piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation.

An image display device 7 (effect display device) made up of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3 . A display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with a production pattern display area 7b (also referred to as a "production pattern display section") in which production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as a "production pattern 8") are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of variable display, for example, there is a mode of scrolling up and down, left and right, oblique directions, and the like. The effect pattern display area 7b is composed of, for example, three pattern display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". A symbol 8C is displayed, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. The positions of the left, middle, and right pattern display areas do not need to be provided separately, and the display areas for the left, middle, and right performance patterns may each be the entire pattern display area (the performance pattern display area 7b). .

The production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R (identification information) of this embodiment are composed of numerical patterns (identification information type, pattern type) from "1" to "9" respectively, and these numerical patterns are displayed in order. It is a thing. Specifically, the variable display of the production pattern 8 scrolls the production pattern in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this example) in the order of "1" → "2" ... "8" → "9" (ascending order). When it reaches "9", it returns to "1", and the scroll display is repeated until the end of the fluctuation (stop display). In this embodiment, each of the symbols "1" to "9" contains color information, so that each symbol can be classified according to color. Specifically, the odd number patterns "3" and "7" are red patterns (hereinafter also referred to as "red patterns"), and the other odd number patterns "1", "5", and "9". ” is a green pattern (hereinafter also referred to as “green pattern”). Also, the even number symbols "2", "4", "6" and "8" are blue symbols (hereinafter also referred to as "blue symbols").

Displayed on a first special symbol display device 41a (also referred to as a "first special symbol display unit"), which will be described later, by a combination (stop display mode) of left, middle, and right performance symbols that are stop-displayed in the performance symbol display area 7b. The result of the variable display of the first special symbol displayed and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 41b (also referred to as "second special symbol display unit"), that is, the special symbol The result of the success/failure determination (simply referred to as “success/failure determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the order (stop order) in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variably displayed are stop-displayed is, in principle, "left→right→middle". That is, the first stop symbol in the stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the second stop symbol in the stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the third (last) stop symbol in the stop order is the middle effect symbol 8C. . The first stop symbol is also called "first stop symbol", the second stop symbol is also called "second stop symbol", and the third stop symbol is called "second stop symbol". This is also referred to as "third stop symbol" or "final stop symbol".

Further, any one of the first special design, the second special design, and the effect design is simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". In addition, the normal pattern is "normal pattern" or "normal identification information", the special pattern is "special pattern", the first special pattern is "special pattern 1" or "first special pattern", the second The special pattern is also called "special pattern 2" or "second special pattern". In addition, the image display device 7 that displays the production design 8, the first special design display 41a that displays the first special design, and the second special design display 41b that displays the second special design are referred to as "identification information. Also called display means.

For example, if the result of the special symbol suitability determination is a big hit, and the type of the big hit is a 16R big hit or a 6R big hit, etc., the same three-digit number such as "222" or "777" (specific mode, specific It is possible to stop and display the production pattern in the display result). Also, if the result of the special design propriety judgment is out, at least one of the three patterns such as "637" and "373" will be produced with different patterns (non-specific mode, non-specific display result) It is possible to stop and display the design. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stop-displayed effect symbols. In other words, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol suitability determination by looking at the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b, but rather the effect The performance symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b are seen and grasped.

Here, among the stop display modes (symbol combination) of the production pattern 8, the stop display mode (double in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol propriety determination is a big hit is referred to as "jackpot mode", " "specific mode" or "specific display result", and the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol propriety determination is out (in this embodiment, the broken eyes) is the "loss mode" or the "non-specific mode". ” or “non-specific display result”. In addition, since it can be said that the stop display mode of the effect pattern 8 indicates the result of the variable display of the effect pattern 8, the stop display mode of the effect pattern 8 is sometimes referred to as the "result display mode".

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game production using the above-mentioned production patterns (production pattern game production), the jackpot game production (special game production) and the , other game effects such as a demo effect for waiting for customers are displayed. In the performance pattern game performance, the jackpot game performance, and the demonstration performance, in addition to performance symbols such as numbers, performance images other than performance symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed. Incidentally, the production pattern game production is also referred to as "fluctuation production".

In addition, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect pending display area 9c (first effect pending display portion) for displaying the first effect pending 9a according to the number of stored first special figure pending described later. , and a second effect pending display area 9d (second effect pending display section) for displaying the second effect pending 9b according to the number of stored second special figure pending (see FIG. 3). Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect suspension and the second effect suspension, the number of memories of the first special figure suspension and the second special figure suspension display 43b displayed in the first special figure suspension display 43a described later The number of memories of the second special figure reservation displayed in can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Furthermore, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 of the present embodiment, the effect suspension corresponding to the currently fluctuating special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), that is, the digested special symbol suspension A variable suspension display area 9e for displaying the corresponding effect suspension (first effect suspension 9a or second effect suspension 9b) is provided (see FIG. 3).

Near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7, a center decorative body 10 surrounding the display screen 7a (the performance symbol display area 7b) is provided. The center decoration 10 is made of a plastic (resin) molding, and is attached to the surface (front) of the game board 2 as a frame-like part (board part) with an opening in the center. . The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 can be visually recognized through the central opening of the center decorative body 10. As shown in FIG.

A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which game balls can roll is provided in the lower portion of the center decoration 10, and a hollow warp portion 12 is provided in the left portion of the center decoration 10. It is The warp part 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, and receives game balls flowing down the game area 3 (left game area 3A) from the warp entrance and discharges them from the warp exit, thereby moving the game balls to the stage. Guide to part 11. A game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 is more likely than a game ball not guided to the stage portion 11 to enter a first start port 20, which will be described later. In addition, on the upper part of the center decoration body 10, there is an electric decoration member (board surface lamp 5) such as an LED, etc., which is capable of lighting, blinking, etc. according to the game state, and is a decoration member in the shape of letters, figures, etc. 13 are placed.

Behind the center decorative body 10, a movable decorative member 14 (movable accessory) is provided which can move along with the game performance. The movable decorative member 14 is normally hidden in a frame that constitutes the center decorative body 10, and is in a state where the whole cannot be visually recognized. Accordingly, it appears on the front side of the display screen 7a, and most of it can be visually recognized. As a result, the player's expectation for the big win is heightened.

Here, the effect pending display areas 9c, 9d capable of displaying the effect pending 9a, 9b corresponding to the special figure pending are also referred to as "effect pending display means", and various effect images according to the game situation are displayed. The image display device 7 capable of performing a display effect by displaying is also called a "display effect means", and the movable decorative member 14 capable of performing a movable effect by operating along with the game effect. is also referred to as "movable production means". In addition to the movable decorative member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down or vibrates with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be called "movable effect means". In addition, the speaker 67 capable of performing sound production by emitting various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation is also referred to as "sound production means", and emits various lights according to the game situation. The board surface lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the decorative member 13, which can perform light production by emitting light, are also called "light production means". In addition to these board lamps 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 have built-in decorative members such as LEDs, similar to the decorative member 13. In the case of lighting, blinking, etc., in response, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 can also be said to be "light effect means". Further, these "effect pending display means", "display effect means", "movable effect means", "sound effect means" and "light effect means" are also collectively referred to as "effect means".

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease with which a game ball enters. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for special symbol suitability determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the suitability determination related to the first special symbol (first special symbol suitability Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the success/failure determination.

Below the first starter opening 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a "variable starter opening") having a variable second starter opening 21 that changes the ease with which a game ball enters is provided. . Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for special symbol suitability determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the suitability determination of the second special symbol (second special symbol suitability determination ) is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stop-displayed based on the result of the win/loss determination.

In addition, the variable display of special symbols and the variable display of performance symbols that are performed based on the fact that the result of the special symbol suitability determination is "big hit" are also called "jackpot variation" or "specific variation", special symbol suitability determination The variable display of the special symbols and the variable display of the effect symbols that are performed based on the fact that the result of is "out" is also called "outside variation" or "non-specific variation".

The variable winning device 22 has a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23 . By this opening and closing operation, the second starting port 21 can change from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than that in the first mode. be. In other words, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of a game ball entering the second starting port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening/closing operation). This movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In this embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows game balls to enter only when the movable member 23 is in an open state, and disables game balls to enter when the movable member 23 is in a closed state. . In addition, if the second starting port 21 is such that the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, it is completely closed when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

On the right side of the first starting hole 20 in the game area 3, a big winning device 31 having a big winning hole 30 (also referred to as a "variable ball entry hole") is provided. The big prize winning device 31 has an opening/closing member 32 and opens and closes the big prize opening 30 by operating the opening/closing member 32 . The opening/closing member 32 is driven by a big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the big winning opening 30 only when the opening/closing member 32 is in an open state. That is, the large winning port 30 (large winning device 31) is opened and closed by the opening and closing member 32, and the state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot enter and the state (closed state) in which the game ball can enter open state). Incidentally, the big winning opening 30 or the big winning device 31 is also called an "attacker".

A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which game balls can pass is provided in the right area of the game area 3 . Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is determined is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, a normal determination is made as to whether or not the second start port 21 is to be opened. While the symbol suitability determination is executed, the normal symbols are variably displayed, and are stopped and displayed based on the results of the normal symbol suitability determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Furthermore, a plurality of general prize winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3 . The first starting hole 20, the second starting hole 21, the big winning hole 30, and the general winning hole 27 are ball entry holes that trigger the payout of prize balls. , a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each ball entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first start hole 20 is "5", the number of prize balls in the second start hole 21 is "3", the number of prize balls in the big win hole 30 is "15", and the general prize hole 27 The number of prize balls is "10".

In this way, the game area 3 where a plurality of ball entrances (the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21, the big winning opening 30, the general winning opening 27 and the gate 28) etc. are arranged is opened from the center in the horizontal direction. It can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A and a right game area (second area) 3B. The hitting method of shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called "left hitting", and the hitting method of shooting the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called "right hitting". ”. Here, among the plurality of ball entrances, the first starting opening 20 and the left general winning opening 27 are provided so that the game balls flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter, The second starting opening 21, the big winning opening 30, the right general winning opening 27 and the gate 28 are provided so that a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B of the game areas 3 can enter. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the ball is aimed to enter the first start hole 20 by striking to the left. On the other hand, when the winning judgment based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 results in a big hit and the game state changes to a special game state, etc., in principle, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, and the big winning port are hit to the right. We will aim to enter the 30th.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged in the lower right part of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display unit 41a (first special symbol display unit) that variably displays and statically displays the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that variably displays and statically displays the second special symbol. A display device 41b (second special symbol display portion) and a normal symbol display device 42 (normal symbol display portion) that variably display and stop display normal symbols are included. In addition, on the main display 40, the first special figure reservation display 43a that displays the number of the memory number of the right or wrong determination information (first special figure reservation) related to the first special symbol, and the right or wrong determination information related to the second special symbol A second special figure reservation indicator 43b that displays the number of memories of (second special figure reservation), a normal figure reservation indicator 44 that displays the number of memories of the operation reservation (normal figure reservation) of the normal design indicator 42, It is included. Further, the main display 40 includes a hit display 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol suitability determination or the second special symbol suitability determination is a hit, and the first special symbol suitability determination or the second special symbol suitability determination. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed when the result of determination is a jackpot; A firing direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether the ball should be hit (eg, a high base state, discussed below) or left-handed (eg, a low base state, discussed below). These various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main control unit, which will be described later.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20. - 特許庁The variable display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21 . In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as special symbols. Also, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b may be collectively referred to as the special symbol display unit 41. FIG. Also, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation display unit 43.

In the special symbol display unit 41, after the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, it is stopped and displayed, and the ball is entered into the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 according to the stopped and displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery (special design success/failure determination, jackpot lottery) based on is notified. The special symbol to be stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from among a plurality of types of special symbols by special symbol suitability determination. If the stop design is a predetermined big hit design (specific special design, specific identification information), that is, the mode of stop display of the special design (display result of variable display of special design) is a specific mode (specific display result ), a jackpot game (special game) is performed to open the jackpot 30 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big winning game will be described later.

The special symbols are stopped and displayed until a predetermined stop display time (fixed display time) elapses. Then, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a lost symbol (outgoing mode, non-specific mode), and if the special symbol reservation is stored at the time of the stop display, when the stop display time elapses, the storage order The oldest (earliest) special symbol reservation is digested, and the next special symbol variable display is started. In addition, if the stopped special symbol is a missing symbol and the special symbol reservation is not stored at the time of the stop display, the stopped display state of the special symbol is maintained even after the stop display time elapses. be done. On the other hand, when the stop-displayed special symbol is a jackpot symbol, when the stop display time elapses, the process shifts to the opening period of the jackpot game, which will be described later, and the first round of the jackpot game is started after the opening period. . Incidentally, the stop display time of the special symbols is generally set to "0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds", and is set to "0.6 seconds" in this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display device 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol suitability determination. In this embodiment, three types of big hits, namely, "16R first big win", "6R second big win" and "6R third big win" are provided as a result of the first special symbol win/fail judgment (see FIG. 8). , The LED of the first special symbol display 41a can take a display form (specific form, specific display result) corresponding to each of the three types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol propriety determination is the 16R first jackpot, the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R first jackpot pattern), and the 6Rth In the case of a 2-jackpot, three LEDs of "ino" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R second jackpot pattern), and in the case of a 6R-third jackpot, three LEDs of "inp" are turned on. are lit and the rest are extinguished (6R 3rd jackpot pattern). Also, when it is out, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are extinguished (outgoing pattern).

Also, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ah", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol suitability determination. In this embodiment, two types of big hits, "16R fourth big win" and "16R fifth big win" are provided as a result of the second special symbol suitability determination (see FIG. 8), and the second special symbol display device. The LED 41b can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the two types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol propriety determination is the 16R fourth jackpot, the three LEDs of "abd" are lit and the rest are turned off (16R fourth jackpot pattern), In the case of 5 big wins, the three LEDs of "abg" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R 5th big win pattern). Also, when it is out, two LEDs of "eh" are turned on and the rest are extinguished (outgoing symbol).

It should be noted that the stop display mode (stop symbol) of the special symbol and the type of big win (type of number of rounds, number of big wins, etc.) are not limited to these, and can be arbitrarily set. In addition, before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the special symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined variable time. Thus, each LED can be turned on.

In this pachinko game machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information ("acquired information") such as a random number for judging whether or not a special symbol Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball is entered into the first start port 20, it is stored as the first special figure hold in the first special figure hold storage unit (not shown), and if the ball is entered into the second start port 21 It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure reservation. The number of special figure suspension (acquisition information) that can be stored in each special figure suspension storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in the present embodiment is "4" respectively. These first special figure reservation storage unit and second special figure reservation storage unit are also referred to as "first acquisition information storage means" and "second acquisition information storage means", respectively, and are generally referred to as "acquisition information storage means".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage part is consumed when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means to determine the special symbol suitability determination random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation, and execute the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbols Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the entered ball, with a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment) being the upper limit. there is

The number of special figure reservations stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is displayed on the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b. Specifically, the first special figure reservation indicator 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure reservations, the first special figure It displays the number of pending. For example, if the number of holds is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green). is "1", the "u" LED is extinguished and the "v" LED is lit in red, such as "u v". v□”, the “u” LED is lit in red and the “v” LED is turned off. It is possible to set the display mode to light up in red, and to light up both LEDs in green, such as "u▲v▲" when the number of reservations is "4 (upper limit number)".

In addition, the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure reservations, the number of second special figure reservations is displayed. For example, if the number of holds is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green). "1" to "4" are also defined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as a trigger. In the normal symbol display device 42, after the normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, and the results of normal symbol propriety determination based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 are displayed by the stopped and displayed normal symbols (stop symbols). inform. The normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the normal symbol propriety determination. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is played to open the second starting port 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display device 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and normally displays the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol propriety determination according to the lighting mode. is. For example, when the judgment result is a hit, the winning normal symbol with both LEDs lit is stopped and displayed, such as "st■" (for example, ■: lighting, □: lighting off). In addition, when the determination result is out, the out normal symbol is displayed such that only the LED of "t" lights up, such as "s□t■". It should be noted that the normal design is not a specific normal design. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbols is executed over a predetermined variable time. be.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for judging whether a normal symbol is right or wrong is acquired based on the passage of the game ball. is temporarily stored as a normal map reservation in a normal map reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in the present embodiment is "4". The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes possible. Digestion of the normal pattern reservation means that the random number for determining whether the normal pattern is appropriate or not corresponding to the normal pattern reservation is determined, and the variable display of the normal pattern is executed to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variable display of normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed at the time of its passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of normal symbols or during the execution of the auxiliary game. Even in such a case, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate for the passage, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

The number of normal pattern reservations stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit is displayed on the general pattern reservation display 44 . Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of general map reservations by lighting the LEDs according to the number of general map reservations. be. For example, if the number of holds is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green). is "1", the LED of "q" is extinguished and the LED of "r" is lit in red, such as "q□r●". In addition, the number of reservations "2" to "4" are also defined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control board 80 (also known as a "main control unit", which performs control related to game progress and game profits, such as special symbol success/failure determination, normal symbol success/failure determination, game state transition, etc.). section"), a sub-control board 90 (also referred to as a "sub-control section", also referred to as a "production control section") that controls the performance to be executed as the game progresses, payout control that controls the payout of game balls Board 110 (also referred to as "payout control unit"), image display device 7 and effect display device 102, effect first special figure reservation display device 103a and effect second special figure reservation display device 103b image control board for performing display control 100 (image control unit) and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board housing case containing a main control board 80 is provided at substantially the center of the rear surface side (rear side) of the pachinko game machine 1, and above the main control board case is a main control board housing case. is provided with a storage case for image control boards, etc., in which the sound control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100 are stored, and a sub control board storage case, in which the sub control board 90 is stored, is provided on the storage case for the image control boards, etc. A case is provided. A payout control board case for housing a payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power board case for housing a power board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

The main control board 80 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM storing programs for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU executing the programs stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits and receives data (information) to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit 87 (I/O port section). The input/output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81 . Also, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit (first special figure reservation storage unit and second special figure reservation storage unit) and normal figure reservation storage unit. In addition, at a predetermined address of the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81), storage areas for use in various flags and various counters are secured.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88 . Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, as sensors capable of detecting game balls, a first starting hole sensor 20a, a second starting hole sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a big winning hole sensor 30a and a general winning hole sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also called "detection sensors" or "detection means".

The first starting hole sensor 20a is provided in the first starting hole 20 and detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 20. As shown in FIG. The second starting hole sensor 21a is provided in the second starting hole 21 and detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 21 . The gate sensor 28a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. As shown in FIG. The big winning hole sensor 30 a is provided in the big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball entering the big winning hole 30 . The general winning hole sensor 27a is provided in each general winning hole 27 and detects a game ball entering the general winning hole 27 .

Also, as the solenoids, the second starting opening solenoid 24 and the big winning opening solenoid 33 are connected. These various solenoids are also called "driving means". The second starting solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 . The big winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening/closing member 32 of the big winning device 31 .

Furthermore, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol suspension display 43a, a second special symbol suspension display 43b, and a normal symbol display. A figure hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a shooting direction indicator 47 and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81 .

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 includes a payout device 120 that pays out prize balls and rental balls, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like). (which enables ball rental based on the information received) is connected, and a launcher 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a "launch control unit"). Firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) for controlling the payout of game balls according to a predetermined program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the programs stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 drives the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1 through the input/output circuit 117. Then, pay out prize balls or pay out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the firing handle 60 of the firing device 112 , the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the firing handle 60 and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the firing handle 60 . Then, the shooting motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is shot with strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the shooting volume 115 . In this embodiment, the number of game balls that can be continuously shot by the shooting device 112 by driving the shooting motor 113 is about 100 in one minute.

The main control board 80 also transmits various commands to the sub-control board 90 . The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 . That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 ("effect control microcomputer") for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a predetermined program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores programs and the like for controlling effects as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the programs stored in the ROM. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits and receives data to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit 95 . Incidentally, the input/output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91, and the ROM may be externally attached. In addition, at a predetermined address of the RAM (effect control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91), a storage area for use in various flags and various counters is secured.

An image control board 100 , an audio control board 106 and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub-control board 90 . The sub-control board 90 (sub-control section), the image control board 100 (image control section), the sound control board 106 (sound control section), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control section) display according to the game situation. It functions as an effect execution means for causing a corresponding device or member for effect (effect means) to execute various effects such as effect, sound effect, and lamp effect (light effect). It also functions as a notice effect executing means for executing various notice effects such as a chance notice, a pending change notice, a step-up notice, and the like.

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 ("image control microcomputer") of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Display control of the device 7, the production display 102, the production first special figure suspension display 103a and the production second suspension display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 7, specifically characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including production patterns, pending patterns, etc.). and image data such as background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the performance control microcomputer 91 . Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display device 102 consists of two LEDs, and performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect pattern 8. Stop display in a display mode showing the display result (result of special symbol propriety determination). Moreover, the production 1st special figure suspension display 103a and the production 2nd suspension display 103b are similarly made up of two LEDs. And, by lighting/extinguishing or combination of colors of the two LEDs, the production first special figure suspension display 103a is displayed by the number of reservations displayed in the first production suspension display area 9c and the first special figure suspension display 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same number of reservations as the number of reservations made. In addition, the second special figure pending display 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same pending number as the pending number displayed in the second effect pending display area 9d and the second special figure pending display 43b. controlled. This is done by displaying character designs on substantially the entirety of the display screen 7a (performance design display section), or by operating the movable decorative member 14 to display substantially the entire performance design display area 7b (performance design display section) of the display screen 7a. By covering, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the production pattern 8, the first production reservation 9a, the second production reservation 9b, etc., may not be visible. Various displays are provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100 .

Also, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on commands received from the main control board 80 . Sound data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 . A CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute audio control. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and sound data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the image control microcomputer 101 to perform voice control. In this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100. FIG.

In addition, based on the command received from the main control board 80, the production control microcomputer 91 provides light emission pattern data (data for deciding on/off, emission color, etc.) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5. , lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107 .

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided behind the center decorative body 10 . The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as "driving data") for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, The movement of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined movement pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107 , and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamp and the operation of the movable decorative member 14 . Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to light emission patterns and operation patterns may be stored in the ROM.

In addition, the sub-control board 90 has a first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (push, rotate, pull, etc.) and A second effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input to the sub-control board 90. Incidentally, the first production button detection switch 63c and the second production button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "production button detection switch".

Next, the control (determining means) relating to the winning/losing determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, there are "big hit" and "loss" as a result of the special symbol suitability determination. In the case of a "big win", the special symbol display part 41 stops displaying the "big win pattern", and in the case of a "loss", the special symbol display part 41 stops displaying the "loss pattern". When it is determined as a big hit in the special symbol right/wrong determination, a "special game" is executed to open the big winning opening 30 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol (big hit type) stopped and displayed. A special game executed as a big hit is also called a "big hit game". A jackpot game (special game) is a game that is advantageous for a player who can obtain a large amount of prize balls by entering a game ball into the jackpot 30, and the game state in which the jackpot game is performed is defined as " It is also called "special game state".

There are a plurality of types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, "16R (round) 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd jackpot", "6R 3rd jackpot", "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot" A total of 5 types are provided. Among these jackpots, "16R 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd jackpot" and "6R 3rd jackpot" are jackpots related to the first special symbol, and "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot". is a big hit related to the second special symbol. In the special symbol display section 41, the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types are stopped and displayed.

Specifically, the "16R 1st jackpot", "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot" all have "16" rounds and " Once", the opening time of the big prize opening 30 in one round is "25 seconds". In addition, the "6R 2nd jackpot" and the "6R 3rd jackpot" both have the number of rounds of "6", the number of openings of the big prize opening 30 in one round of "1 time", and the big prize in one round. The opening time of the mouth 30 is "25 seconds". However, when the game balls of a predetermined number (hereinafter also referred to as "specified number") enter the big winning hole 30 before the opening time has passed after the big winning hole 30 is opened. , Even if the opening time has not elapsed, the big prize winning opening 30 is closed when a specified number of balls are entered. In this embodiment, the specified number is "10".

In addition, the round that constitutes the jackpot game is simply referred to as "R", and is also referred to as "round game". In addition, the 6R second and 6R third big wins are collectively referred to as "6R big wins", and the 16R first, 16R fourth and fifth 16R big wins are collectively referred to as "16R big wins". Furthermore, the jackpot game related to the 6R jackpot (6R jackpot game) is also referred to as "first special game", and the jackpot game associated with the 16R jackpot (16R jackpot game) is also referred to as "second special game".

In the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the game state after the end of the big win game is shifted to a high probability state, a time saving state, a high base state, etc., according to the type of the generated (winning) big win. That is, when the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big win, and the type of the big win is one of the above-described 16R first big win, 6R second big win and 16R fourth big win, the game state after the big win game ends. It is referred to as "high probability state, time saving state and high base state" described later. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is a big win and the type of the big win is either the 6R third big win or the 16R fifth big win, the game state after the big win game ends will be changed as described later. "Low probability state, time saving state and high base state". From this, the 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot and 16R 4th jackpot can be regarded as "probable variable jackpot", and 6R 3rd jackpot and 16R 5th jackpot are "non-probability variable jackpot" ("normal jackpot" or It is also called a “time saving jackpot”.).

The distribution probability to each jackpot in the case of a big hit in the judgment of the first special pattern (special figure 1) is 5% for the 16R first jackpot, 50% for the 6R second jackpot, and 50% for the 6R third jackpot. 45%. On the other hand, when the second special symbol (special figure 2) is determined to be a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 55% for the 4th big hit in 16R and 45% for the 5th big hit in 16R. It's becoming That is, when a big hit is determined based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 (special figure 2 right or wrong determination), the appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R jackpot is 100%. Compared to the case of a big hit due to the success/failure determination (special figure 1 success/failure determination) based on the ball entering the 1 start port 20, the appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R big hit is high. In this way, in the pachinko game machine 1, the game ball enters the second start port 21 rather than becoming a big hit in the success/failure determination (special figure 1 success/failure determination) performed when the game ball enters the first start port 20. It is set so that the player will be more likely to win a big hit in the success/failure determination (special figure 2 success/failure determination) performed by entering the ball. Therefore, the player expects the ball to enter the second starting hole 21 and plays the game. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the later-described opening extension function (during the occurrence of the high base state) when the frequency of ball entry into the second starting hole 21 increases.

Here, in the pachinko game machine 1, whether or not a big win is made is determined based on a ``random number for judging the success or failure of a special symbol (also referred to as ``information for judging success or failure''). is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as "random number for symbol determination" and "information for symbol determination"). As shown in FIG. 7(A), the random number for determining whether the special symbol is right or wrong takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random number (acquired information) acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 includes "variation pattern random number (also referred to as “fluctuation pattern information”).

The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Random numbers obtained based on passing through the gate 28 include random numbers for normal symbol suitability determination shown in FIG. 7(B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (normal symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko game machine 1 has a plurality of game states by combining the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and open extension function for special symbols and normal symbols in an operating state or a non-operating state. For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is operating is called "high probability state" or "variable state", and the state in which it is not operating is "low probability state" or " "Normal state". In the high-probability state, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the special symbol propriety determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the success/failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high-probability state, the jackpot determination table for the high-probability state with a large value of the special symbol hit/fail determination random number that is determined as the jackpot is used. is used to determine whether it is appropriate (see FIG. 8(A)). In other words, when the special pattern probability variation function is activated, the probability that the variation display of the special symbols will result in a big win (a stopped symbol becomes a big win pattern) is higher than when it is not activated. In addition, the control of the operation and non-operation of the probability variation function is performed by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81) is a probability setting means that can set the winning probability (jackpot probability) of the special symbol success/failure to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) It works.

In addition, the state in which the variable time reduction function is operating for special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) is called "time saving state" or "shortened variable state", and the state that is not operating is "non-time saving state ” or “normal fluctuation state”. In the time-saving state, the average value of the special symbol variation time (the time from the start of the variable display to the time of the final display) is shorter than the average value of the special symbol variation time in the non-time-saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in a non-time saving state (see FIG. 9) . As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and an effective entry ball (an entry ball that can be remembered as a special figure reservation) to the starting port is more likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game. In addition, the control of the operation and non-operation of the variable time reduction function is performed by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81) functions as shortened variation state setting means capable of setting a shortened variation state in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than usual.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbols operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function for the special symbols. That is, the normal symbol probability variation function and variation time reduction function operate in the time saving state of the special symbol and do not operate in the non-time saving state. For this reason, in the time saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol propriety determination is higher than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in the time saving state, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol per determination table used in the non-time saving state. Normal design determination) is performed (see FIG. 8(C)).

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8(D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the opening frequency increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the opening frequency of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is higher than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the normal design propriety determination is hit in the non-time saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) performs 0.2 second opening operation once, and the time saving state When the result of the normal symbol propriety determination is hit, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs an opening operation of 2.0 seconds three times.

Under the circumstances where the probability variation function and variation time reduction function for normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, compared to the case where these functions are not operating As a result, the second starting port 21 is opened frequently, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 21 increases (also referred to as "high frequency state"). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Accordingly, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as the "high base state" and the state in which they are not activated is referred to as the "low base state." In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls in your hand (holding balls).

A high base state (high frequency state) may not be one in which all of the above functions are activated. That is, by operating at least one of the probability variation function and variation time reduction function for normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22, than when the function is not in operation It is sufficient that the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of ball entry is high). Also, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state of the special symbol. A function for generating such a high base state can also be called a "high base generation function".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the game after the jackpot game (after the special game) when any one of the 16R first jackpot, the 6R second jackpot and the 16R fourth jackpot occurs The state is a high-probability state of special symbols, a time-saving state of special symbols, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is particularly referred to as "high accuracy high base state". The high-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times, or when a big win is achieved and a big win game is executed. This high-probability-high base state is a so-called "variable probability state" for the player.

In addition, the game state after the jackpot game (after the special game) when either the 6R third jackpot or the 16R fifth jackpot is won becomes the normal state (low probability state) of the special symbols, and the time saving of the special symbols. state and high base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is particularly referred to as "low certainty high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or when a big win is won and the big win game is executed.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, three game states can be set as the game state: "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state". In addition to this, it may be possible to set a high probability state of special symbols, a non-shortening state of special symbols and a low base state, that is, a "high probability low base state".

In a high base state such as a low-probability-high base state or a high-probability-high base state, the game can be advantageously progressed by making the game ball enter the right game area 3B by hitting to the right. In the high base state, the second starting hole 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the second starting hole 21 than into the first starting hole 20. (Possibility of entering the game ball is higher in the second start opening than in the first start opening). For this reason, while passing the game ball through the gate 28 that triggers the normal symbol propriety determination, the game ball is struck to the right to enter the second start port 21. - 特許庁This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for special symbol propriety determination) compared to the case of hitting left. In this state, the shooting direction indicator 47 is controlled to light up in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be shot aiming at the right game area 3B (right hitting instruction notification).

On the other hand, in a low base state (for example, a low probability low base state), the game can be progressed more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 3A by striking to the left. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is more difficult to open than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first start port 20 than into the second start port 21. (Possibility of entering the game ball is higher in the first start opening than in the second start opening). Therefore, the player hits left to enter the game ball into the first starting hole 20. - 特許庁As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for special symbol propriety determination) compared to the case of hitting to the right. In this state, the shooting direction indicator 47 is lighting-controlled (display-controlled) in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be shot aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

Here, the shooting direction indicator 47 is composed of two "yz" LEDs, and indicates the shooting direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the ball should be shot to the left game area by displaying both LEDs as "yzz" (for example, □: lights off, ▪: lights on). can. In addition, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the ball should be shot to the right game area by lighting up both LEDs such as "yz" (for example, □: off, ▪: on). can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control section 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 36. FIG. Incidentally, counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 . The game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes a main control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter settings. Reset, etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Initialization (S101) is performed only once after power-on and is not performed thereafter.

After the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and the normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by adding one. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80 .

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed, for example, based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80 at a 4 ms cycle. Then, after the interrupt process (S105) is completed, the update process of various counter values by the normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) is repeated until the next interrupt process (S105) is started. executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU while the interrupt is disabled, the interrupt processing (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), first, the output process (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), the command (control signal) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. do. The commands to be output here include the game state, the result of the special symbol suitability determination, the symbol as the type of big hit, the variation pattern, the entry of the game ball into various entrances (starting entrance, big winning entrance, etc.), the round Various information related to game progress and the like is included. A command consists of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information about the command type, and the lower 1 byte is information about the contents of the command.

In the input process (S202) that follows the output process (S201), various sensors (first start sensor 20a, second start sensor 21a, big winning sensor 30a, etc.) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 , see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as winning ball information. Also, when the big winning hole sensor 30a detects a game ball, the large winning hole entering ball command is stored in the output buffer of the RAM. Furthermore, a detection signal from a lower tray full detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower tray full data.

The normal design/special design main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. period until the next interrupt process (S105) starts).

After the normal design/special design main random number update process (S203), the later-described start opening sensor detection process (S204), start ball time process (S205), normal figure operation process (S206), special figure operation process (S207) , Hold ball count processing (S208) and power off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) ends. Then, the processing of S102 to S104 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms later), the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) that is executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) are output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO at S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES at S301), the number of normal symbol holding balls (normal pattern holding number, specifically, the value of a counter that counts the number of normal pattern reservations provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal design reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), "1" is added to the normal number of reserved design balls (S303), and normal design random number acquisition processing (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the random number counter for normal symbol validity determination stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label -TRND-H, see FIG. 7 (B)) , and the acquired random value (acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls out of the normal pattern reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start hole 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 21a (S305). When the game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and when the game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 pending balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S306). Then, if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S306), special figures 2 Add 1 to the number of held balls (S307).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing (S308) it does. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol propriety determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the random number for determining the jackpot type Acquire the value of the counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value shown in FIG. information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of special-figure 2-holding balls out of the second special-figure holding storage unit 85b.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 20a (S309). If the game ball does not enter the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process is finished, but if the game ball enters the first start port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure 1 The number of pending balls (the number of the first special figure pending, specifically the value of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure pending provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S310). Then, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO at S310), the process is finished, but if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than 4 (YES at S310), special figure 1 reserved Add "1" to the number of balls (S311).

Then special figure 1 relation random number acquisition processing (S312) it does. In the special figure 1 relation random number acquisition process (S312), like the special figure 2 relation random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol propriety determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are obtained (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7 (A) numerical value), and store those obtained random values in the address space corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls out of the first special figure reserved storage unit.

[Starting ball entry process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the start entrance sensor detection process (S204) and then the start ball entry process (S205). As shown in FIG. 13, in the start-up ball processing (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (S315). Then, when it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number at S307 in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second starting opening. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

In S316, the latest acquired random number (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (acquired information) is read ( S316). Next, the acquisition random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the obtained random numbers read out, the value of the special symbol success/failure determination random number counter (special symbol success/failure determination random number) is determined according to the current game state (low probability state or high probability state). If the result of the determination is a big win, the type of the big win is further determined. Judgment by this S317 is a prior determination (S1303, S1304) performed prior to the success judgment (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 success judgment process (S1202) described later (judgment of whether or not it is a big hit) for the special figure 2 suspension This corresponds to the so-called "suspended prefetch").

It should be noted that the prior determination of whether or not the jackpot, jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8 (A)), that is, if the high probability state jackpot determination table for high probability state, normal state (low probability state) For example, based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state, it is possible to determine whether or not the value matches the jackpot determination value. In addition, as another prior determination mode, as a variation pattern information determination table that can determine variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for normal state (for low probability state) and for high probability state (for high probability state) and a variation pattern information determination table. Then, in the preliminary determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the obtained random number value (such as the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state. It is possible to Then, from the selected variation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not the game is a big win, the type of the big win, and whether or not a game effect with a high degree of reliability of the big win is to be executed.

Next, in S318, the game information (preliminary determination information) related to the result of the preliminary determination by S317, specifically, the information indicating whether the special symbol success/failure determination random number matches the jackpot determination value (hit/failure information) and , Command data including information indicating the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (random number value for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value), etc. and set the command in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). In addition, as a special figure 2 start ball command, part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read in S316 may be sent to the sub control board as it is, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number is not transmitted as it is, and the game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information etc.) acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted.

In addition, by analyzing the special figure 2 start ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub-control unit 90, it is information related to the big hit, which is the type of the big hit, and which is the variation pattern. etc., can be identified by the sub-controller 90 . Also, in this embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start ball command, whether the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when determined in a high probability state, and low probability It is possible to specify whether or not a big hit will be achieved when determined by the state. As a result, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start ball command as a hold (production hold information), pre-determines the production hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether it is correct or not in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not performance suspension information determined to be a big hit is stored in .

In addition, from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is right or wrong among the acquired random numbers read in S316 is not sent as it is to the sub-control unit, and the value of the other random number counter for determining the jackpot type (jackpot Random number for type determination), information indicating the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number), and information indicating the result of prior determination Generate command data as a special figure 2 start ball command, can be set.

Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 has increased by "1" in the same manner as in the processing relating to special figure 2 described above (S319). Then, when it is determined that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by "1" (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number at S311 in the starting hole sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first starting hole. On the other hand, in S319, when it is determined that the number of Toku-zu 1 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S319), the process ends as it is.

In S320, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S320), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, in the high base state (YES in S320), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving flag is OFF in S320, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the pre-determination process after S321. Here, if the time saving flag is ON, that is, if the current gaming state is a high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is operating, and the special figure 2 is valid or not This is a state in which determination (see FIG. 8B) is likely to be made. Also, in this embodiment, as will be described later, digestion of special figure 2 reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed with priority over digestion of special figure 1 reservation (variation display of the first special symbol) ( So-called special figure 2 priority change machine). In such a configuration, for example, the pre-determination of special figure 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by a production such as a notice, and the result of the pre-determination is a big hit. , Using the priority of special 2 pending digestion, intentionally eliminate special 2 pending (set to "0") at an arbitrary timing, and hit the big hit according to special 1 with the result of pre-judgment shown Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of game fairness that the player can adjust the timing of the occurrence of the big win in this way. Therefore, if the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S320), the processing related to the pre-judgment of special figure 1 after S321 is not performed, and this processing (at the time of starting ball processing).

The processing of S321 to S323 is to perform the same processing as the above-described S316 to S318 for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquisition random number (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the starting entrance sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit (S321), Pre-judgment is performed for the acquired random number value read out (S322). Then, the command data including the game information related to this prior determination is generated as a special figure 1 starting entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). It should be noted that the prior determination of S322 (suspended prefetch) is performed prior to the validity determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 validity determination process (S1207) described later.

[Normal figure action processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal pattern operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start ball entering process (S205). In the general pattern operation process (S206), the processing related to the normal symbol display device 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal pattern operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these stages. . Then, when the "normal pattern operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal pattern operation status" is "2" (S401 NO in S403, YES in S403), perform normal design fluctuation process (S404), and when "normal pattern operation status" is "3" (NO in S401 and S403, YES in S405), normal design confirmation Processing (S406) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "4" (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. In addition, the general figure operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Normal symbol standby process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal design standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the normal design is "0" (S501), and if "0" (YES in S501 ), ending this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol suitability determination process, which will be described later, is performed (S502), and then the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8(D) is referred to, and if the game state is a time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 1 second is selected. do. On the other hand, if the game state is a non-time-saving state, a normal design variation pattern in which the normal design variation time is 30 seconds is selected. After finishing the normal design variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal design random number shift process (S504) described later is performed, then the normal design variation start process (S505) is performed, and the process is completed. In the normal design variation start process, the normal design variation display is started based on the normal design variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Also, in the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to inform the sub-control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation.

[Normal symbol suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol validity determination process (S502), first, the value of the normal symbol validity determination random number counter (label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol retention storage unit is read out (S601). . Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the game state is the time saving state) (S602). In S602, if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, the time saving state (YES in S602), the table for the time saving state out of the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C) (hit determination value is " 0” to “239”), it is determined whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for judging normal symbol validity (label -TRND-H) matches any of the hit judgment values. On the other hand, in S602, the time saving flag is not ON, that is, if it is determined that it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state out of the normal symbol per determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C) (hit Based on the judgment value "0", "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, the result of the normal pattern right or wrong determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal pattern) or not (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the normal pattern to stop display ( Normal pattern off pattern) is determined (S606) and the process is finished. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal pattern) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal pattern (per pattern per normal pattern) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the flag per normal pattern is turned ON (S608 ) to end the process.

[Normal symbol random number shift process]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map reservation in the general map reservation storage unit is shifted by one from the current position to the read side (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest reserved memory in the normal pattern reservation storage unit, is emptied ("0"), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth normal pattern reservation is cleared to 0 (S703 ) to end the process. In this way, the reserves are digested in the order of reserves.

[Processing during normal symbol fluctuation]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal design fluctuation process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S801), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), the process is finished. . On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802), and the general pattern operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of normal symbols with the display result (hitting normal symbols or losing normal symbols) according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether the normal symbols are correct is performed (S804), and this processing is performed. Finish.

[Normal design confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal pattern determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern hit flag is ON (S901). If the normal pattern hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal pattern operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the normal figure hit flag is ON (YES in S901), then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether it is in the time saving state (S902). Then, if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) (S903). The opening pattern in the time saving state is, as described above, an opening pattern in which opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set to the second starting port open counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened.

On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-saving state (NO in S902), the open pattern during the non-time-saving state is set as the open pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) (S906). The open pattern in the non-time saving state is, as described above, an open pattern that opens once for 0.2 seconds. Therefore, "1" is set to the second starting port open counter. Then, following the setting of the open pattern (S903, S906), the general pattern operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this process ends.

[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the normal electric accessary product process (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal pattern is ON (S1001). Ordinary figure per end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the normal pattern per end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has arrived (S1003). If so (YES in S1003), the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has come (S1005), if it has not reached (NO at S1005), the process is finished, and if it has reached (YES at S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed ) (S1006).

Then, following the closing process of the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port open counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port open counter is "0". Judge (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process ends as it is to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES at S1008), end processing for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and an end flag for normal pattern is set (S1010) to end the process. In addition, the second starting port open counter becomes "0" when the opening of the second starting port 21 (opening operation of the movable member 23) is performed three times during the time saving state, and if it is during the non-time saving state When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

On the other hand, if the end flag per normal pattern is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 of the number of times set in S903 or S906 has ended, so The hit end flag is turned OFF (S1011), the normal pattern hit flag is turned OFF (S1012), the normal pattern operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process ends. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal symbol operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure action processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S207) following the normal figure operation process (S206). In the special figure operation processing (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the processing related to the special symbol display device 41 and the big winning device 31 is divided into four stages, and each stage has "special figure operation status 1, 2, 3 , 4”. Then, when the "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special figure operation status" is "2" (S1101 NO in S1103, YES in S1103), perform special symbol fluctuation processing (S1104), and if "special figure operation status" is "3" (NO in both S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), special symbol confirmed Processing (S1106) is performed, and when "special figure operation status" is "4" (S1101, S1103, S1105 are all NO), special electric accessary processing (S1107) as a jackpot game is performed. It should be noted that the special figure operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) is "0" (S1201 ). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1206). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the entry into the first start port 20, the image It is determined whether the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being used as a standby screen (executing a demo screen for customer waiting) (S1211). ), and if the standby screen is not being processed (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more stored random number counter values acquired due to the entry into the second start port 21 , Toku-zu 2 propriety determination processing (S1202), Toku-zu 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203), Toku-zu 2 random number shift processing (S1204), Toku-zu 2 variation start processing (S1205) are performed in this order. Also, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20, special figure 1 validity determination processing (S1207) described later, special figure 1 fluctuation Pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. Thus, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed with priority over digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). And in the present embodiment, the winning/losing determination based on the second special figure reservation is more likely to result in a big hit with a large profit for the player than the winning determination based on the first special figure reservation (Fig. 8(B) ).

[Special figure 2 suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 propriety determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first of the second special figure reservation RAM area corresponding to ) (the oldest memory) read out the value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol propriety determination random number counter (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the state is a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (jackpot determination values are "3" and " 397”), a decision is made (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the winning judgment is performed based on the big hit judgment table for the high probability state among the big hit judgment tables (S1304). In the high-probability state jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", and "449". , "503".

If it is determined that the result of the jackpot determination (S1303, S1304) is a "jackpot" (YES in S1305), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS) is read and shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table shown (S1307), the jackpot pattern is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1309), and the process is finished. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not a "big hit" (NO in S1305), the winning pattern is determined (S1306), and the process ends. In addition, in the case of the success/failure determination related to the first special symbol, the big hit type is determined using the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and in the case of the success/failure determination related to the second special symbol, the second special symbol The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. Here, the big hit judgment (special symbol success or failure judgment) and the big hit type determination judgment may be called "judgment" respectively, and even if it is called "judgment" including which big hit pattern is determined by judging the big hit good. These results may also be called "determination results".

Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 6R lamp and a 16R lamp (see FIG. 4). Then, for example, when the 6R jackpot is achieved, the lamp for 6R is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot pattern is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, it becomes a display mode like "6▲16△". Further, when the 16R big win is achieved, the lamp for 16R is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big win pattern is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, it becomes a display mode like "6Δ16▴".

[Tokuzu 2 variation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) next to the special figure 2 propriety determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether the gaming state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1401 ). In S1401, if it is determined that it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is not in the time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402). In S1402, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1402), the non-time-saving state jackpot table (part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and jackpot of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. Incidentally, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Next, the process proceeds to S1404.

On the other hand, in S1402, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is then determined whether or not the number of pending second special symbols is "1" or "2" (S1405). The number of reservations here is the number of memories including the information that determines the variation pattern by this process, so the number of reservations is any value from "1" to "4". Then, in S1405, if it is determined that the number of reservations is "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the first reservation number out table (non-time saving state and out of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 and The part corresponding to the number of held balls "1, 2") is referred to, and a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1406). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1405 that the number of reservations is not "1" or "2", that is, it is "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second reservation number deviation table (variation shown in FIG. 9 Select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) by referring to the part corresponding to the non-time-saving state and out of the pattern table and the number of held balls "3, 4" (S1407 ). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P8-P11 is selected. In addition, the first retention number deviation table is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a variation pattern with a relatively long variation time period than the second retention number deviation table. Also, the shortest selectable fluctuation time (12000 ms) is set to be longer than that of the table for the second pending number deviation (4000 ms).

Also, in S1401, when it is determined that it is in the time saving state (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1408). In S1408, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1408), the time saving state jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the time saving state and jackpot of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to, the fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P12-P14 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined at S1408 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO at S1408), it is then determined whether or not the pending number is "1" (S1410). The number of reservations referred to here is also the same as described above, and the number of reservations is any value from "1" to "4". In S1410, if it is determined that the number of reservations is "1" (YES in S1410), the table for the third reservation number out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. applicable part) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P15-P18 is selected. Also, in S1410, when it is determined that the number of reservations is not "1", that is, the number of reservations is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1410), the fourth reservation number deviation table (Fig. 9 The part corresponding to the time-saving state and off and the number of held balls "2 to 4" in the variation pattern table shown in ), and select the variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label - TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P19-P22 is selected. Here, the variation pattern selected in the time-saving state and out of time is more likely to select a short variation pattern than the variation pattern selected in the non-time-saving state and out of time. there is This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation (promptly advance the game during the time saving) by making it possible to select more variation patterns with a short variation time in the time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the other processing shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the processing ends. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern to the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Also, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-controller 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one lower side (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b consists of an address space corresponding to the address "0000" to "0003" , address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, set "0" to the highest address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b, that is, (when stored up to the upper limit number) RAM corresponding to the fourth of the second special figure reservation The area is cleared to 0 (S1503) and this process ends.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) shown in FIG. 22 is performed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

In the special symbol standby process (S1102) in FIG. 22, when the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" and the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206) , Special figure 1 propriety determination process (S1207), Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), Special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), Special figure 1 variation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special figure 1 suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 validity determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 validity determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is a process related to the special figure 1, in S1601, in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for judging whether or not the special symbol is stored is read out and processed.

[Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

[Special figure 1 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, set "0" to the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, (when stored up to the upper limit number) RAM area corresponding to the fourth of the first special figure reservation is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this processing ends.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) shown in FIG. 22 is performed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol fluctuation]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation process (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol, that is, the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected at S1203 or S1208 (see FIG. 9) (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not passed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has passed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable probability flag is ON (S1903), and if it is ON (YES in S1903), 1 is subtracted from the variable probability counter (S1904), and whether or not the value of the variable probability counter is "0" is determined (S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the variable probability counter is "0", the variable probability flag is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variable probability flag is not ON (NO at S1903) and when it is determined that the variable probability counter is not "0" (NO at S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

And in S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The value of the time saving counter is subtracted by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1910 ), and proceed to the processing of S1911. Also, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols according to the determination result of the special symbol propriety determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is finished.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether or not the type of the confirmed jackpot is the 16R jackpot, and if it is determined to be a 16R jackpot (YES in S2002), it is executed during the jackpot game. The value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be played is set to "16" (S2003), and the process proceeds to S2009. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not the 16R jackpot (NO in S2002), the confirmed jackpot type is the 6R jackpot, so the value of the round counter is set to "6" (S2004), and S2009. to process.

In S2009, a big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the determined jackpot type (kind) is set (S2009), and the process proceeds to S2010. Here, as described above, since the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of the big winning, the big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the big winning determined this time is set (see FIG. 6). Then, in each jackpot game, the opening operation of the big winning hole 30 is executed based on the big winning hole opening pattern set in S2009.

In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). In this embodiment, the opening commands are the first opening command corresponding to the 16R first big win, the second opening command corresponding to the 6R second big win, the third opening command corresponding to the 6R third big win, and the 16R fourth big win. A total of 5 types are provided, including a corresponding fourth opening command and a fifth opening command corresponding to the 16R fifth big win. At S2010, an opening command is set according to the type of the jackpot determined this time (the jackpot to start). Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the set opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub-control that receives the opening command The unit 90 executes processing for executing a predetermined game effect based on the opening command.

After setting the opening command, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2012). Also, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON in S2001 (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process ends. It should be noted that the opening period is a period set before the start of the first opening operation of the big winning opening in the jackpot game and after the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is disabled. ” is also called. Also, the effect executed in this "start period" is also called "start effect (opening effect)". In this embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined by the type of the confirmed jackpot and the game state when the jackpot is confirmed (that is, when the jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed). The opening period can be specified by the aforementioned opening command. Therefore, the sub-control part 90 which received the opening command can perform an opening effect based on the jackpot type and opening period specified by the said opening command.

[Special electric accessory processing (jackpot game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and if it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), The variable probability flag is turned OFF (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103). In S2103, when it determines with a time saving flag being ON (it is YES at S2103), a time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and it transfers to the process of S2105. In addition, if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON in S2101 (NO in S2101), the process proceeds to S2103 without performing the processing of S2102, and if it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON in S2103 (NO in S2103), The process proceeds to S2105 without performing the process of S2104. In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since it is always in the low base state during the non-time saving state, it is also controlled to the low base state during execution of the big hit game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The big-hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the operation processing of the big-winning device 31 (opening processing of the big-winning opening 30) in the big-hit game has ended (the big-hit game has ended). If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then it is determined whether or not it is time to start the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each big winning type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is time to execute the first opening process of the first round after the opening period has ended. Further, if the first round has already started, it is determined whether or not the previous round has ended and a predetermined interval period has ended (interval time has elapsed).

When it is determined that it is time to start the round in S2106 (YES in S2106), the round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2107), and the big winning opening opening process is performed (S2108). In S2107, a round start command capable of specifying the round to be started is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-controller 90 by the output processing of S201. In addition, in S2108, mainly, the process of enabling the detection of the game ball by the large winning opening sensor 30a, and the opening/closing member for opening the large winning opening 30 based on the large winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 described above. 32 is opened, and one round game is started.

Here, regarding the detection of the game ball by the big winning hole sensor 30a, "validation" means that when the game ball is detected by the big winning hole sensor 30a, the detection is sent to the big winning hole 30. It means to treat (process) as a normal incoming ball. On the other hand, "disable (invalidate)" means that when a game ball is detected by the big winning hole sensor 30a, the detection is treated as an abnormal ball entering the big winning hole 30 (big winning hole error). means (to process). In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the big winning opening sensor 30a is valid, in principle, from the start of the round game to the end of the round game until a predetermined time (1 second in this embodiment) elapses. This period is set as an effective period of game ball detection by the big winning opening sensor 30a. The game control microcomputer 81 that performs processing related to setting the effective period of game ball detection by the big winning opening sensor 30a functions as "effective period setting means". When the game ball is detected by the large winning hole sensor 30a during the invalid period (ineffective period), the detection becomes invalid, and an abnormal ball entry into the large winning hole 30 (large winning hole error) occurs. A command indicating (large winning hole error command) is transmitted from the main control section 80 to the sub-control section 90 . In response to this, the sub-control unit 90 performs a process related to the execution of error notification for informing the outside of the occurrence of an abnormal entry of a ball into the big winning hole 30 (big winning hole error).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2112. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the round start time, for example, during the opening period before the start of the first round, during the round game, during the interval period after the end of the round game (during the big winning opening closing process), etc. can be mentioned. .

At S2112, it is determined whether or not the operation for opening the large winning opening is being executed, that is, whether or not the large winning opening opened by the process of S2108 is still open (during the round game) (S2112). As a result, if it is determined that the operation for opening the large winning opening is not being executed (during the round game) (NO in S2112), the process proceeds to S2116, and it is determined that the operation for opening the large winning opening is being executed (during the round game). If determined (YES in S2112), it is determined whether or not the end condition (round end condition) of the round game being executed is established (S2113).

Here, as the round end conditions of the present embodiment, (1) the opening time (for example, "25 seconds") of the large winning opening determined in the round game being executed, that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed, ( 2) Two conditions are defined: that a predetermined number (for example, "10") of game balls enter the big winning hole in the round game being executed. If one of the conditions is met first, the round end condition is met based on the condition that was met first. In addition, during the jackpot game (during the round game), as long as there is no error or trouble that makes it impossible to shoot the game ball, and the game ball is shot smoothly, the round ends when the condition (2) is met. It is normal for the condition to hold.

In S2113, if it is determined that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process is finished, and if it is determined that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), the round end command for the corresponding round is issued. It is set (S2114), and the closing process of the big winning opening is performed (S2115). In S2114, a round end command capable of specifying the round to end is set, such as "1R end command" for the end of the first round and "2R end command" for the end of the second round. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-controller 90 by the output process of S201.

Next, in S2116, it is determined whether or not the interval time has passed (S2116), and if it is determined that the interval time has not passed (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2118). ). If it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2118), as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game, a jackpot ending command is set (S2119), and a jackpot ending period is started. Then (S2120), the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S2121), and the process ends. Incidentally, the value of the round counter becomes "0" when all the round games in the jackpot game to be executed are finished.

In S2119, out of a plurality of predetermined ending commands, an ending command is selected according to the game state at the occurrence of the current big win, the type of the current big win, the game state after the big win game, etc., and the selected ending command is selected. command is set. The type of ending command set in this way determines the ending period (ending time) to be executed (set). The ending period is a period set after all the opening operations of the big winning opening 30 in the big hit game are completed and before the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) can be executed. ” is also said. During the ending period (end period), the big winning opening 30 is closed. The effect executed during the "end period" is also called "end effect (ending effect)".

Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the ending command set in S2119 to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the ending command. The sub-control unit 90 executes a predetermined ending effect based on the ending command.

Also, in S2105, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has passed, that is, the aforementioned S2120 (S2122), and if it is determined that the ending time has not passed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and the later-described game state setting process (S2124) is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is finished. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (FIG. 21). Incidentally, the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above special electric accessary product processing (S1107) functions as "special game executing means" and "round game executing means".

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game ended this time is related to the probability variable jackpot (S2201). In this embodiment, as described above, the 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, and 16R 4th jackpot are three types of probability variable jackpots. determine whether or not Then, when it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is ended this time (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability variation counter is set to "10,000" (S2203), and the time saving flag is turned on (S2204), "10,000" is set in the time saving counter (S2205), and the process ends.

Here, the value to be set in the variable probability counter is the number of times the special symbol propriety determination can be executed with high probability. The value of "10,000" (10,000 times) to be set in this embodiment is the probability of a big hit in a high probability state, the business hours of a day at amusement arcades, and the judgment of whether a special figure is possible during the business hours. Considering the number of times, etc., it is practically the same as guaranteeing a high-probability state until the next big win occurs or the business hours are over. Therefore, when the game state is set to the high probability state, it can be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big win occurs (substantially synonymous). In addition, when the variable probability flag is ON, the time saving counter is similarly set to "10,000", so while this high probability state is set, the time saving state (open extended state) is also set. It can be said that That is, when the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot ends, the game state becomes the "high probability high base state". It should be noted that, as in the present embodiment, by setting the value of "10,000" to the variable probability counter and the time-saving counter, it is possible to substantially set the high probability high base state until the next big hit, or the variable probability flag And when the time-saving flag is ON, a control may be adopted in which a high-probability-high base state is set until the next big hit occurs without setting a value in the counter.

On the other hand, in S2201, if it is determined that it is not a probability variation big hit (NO in S2201), that is, if it is a jackpot game related to a non-probability variation big hit (normal jackpot) that has ended this time, time saving without turning on the probability variation flag While turning ON the flag (S2206), set "100" to the time saving counter (S2207) and finish the process. In this embodiment, as described above, the 6R 3rd jackpot and 16R 5th jackpot are two types of non-variable jackpots (normal jackpots). The game state becomes "low certainty high base state". This low-probability-high base state ends when any of the following conditions are met: that the special symbol is displayed 100 times (the special symbol propriety judgment is performed 100 times), and that the next big hit occurs. do. Incidentally, the time saving counter and the variable probability counter count the number of times obtained by summing the number of times of variable display of the first special symbol and the number of times of variable display of the second special symbol. The game control microcomputer 81 that executes the game state setting process (S2124) functions as "game state setting means".

[Processing of number of pending balls]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a reserved ball number process (S208) following the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the number of special 1 reserved balls, the number of special 2 reserved balls and the number of normal symbol reserved balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read. (S2501). Then, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the information of the number of reserved balls to the sub-control board 90, etc.) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of pending balls (number of pending balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of pending balls (number of pending balls command) is output for each interrupt process. to the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) are sequentially performed. When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the pending ball number command determines that the special figure pending ball number has increased or decreased based on the received pending ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is displayed accordingly. The display contents of the effect pending display area (first effect pending display area 9c, second effect pending display area 9d) are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is increased by 1 from "3" to "4", the first effect reservation 9a corresponding to the increased number of special figure 1 reserved balls "4" It is additionally displayed in the first effect pending display area 9c. Also, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is reduced by 1 from "2" to "1" (that is, when the first special figure reservation is digested), the left end of the first effect reservation display area 9c (special figure 1 reservation The location corresponding to the number of balls "1", see FIG. 3) is moved to the variable suspension display area 9e (see FIG. 3), and along with this, the first effect suspension The first effect pending 9a displayed in the display area 9c is moved (shifted) by one to the left.

In addition, regarding the data of the number of special reserved balls when the number of special reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special reserved balls associated with the occurrence of the start ball (start winning), the above-mentioned start ball command Alternatively, the number of reserved balls command indicating the number of special reserved balls after the addition (after starting entering ball) may be set in the output buffer together with the starting entering ball command. In addition, regarding the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved balls is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of reserved balls associated with the start of fluctuation of special symbols (digestion of special reserved balls), the above-mentioned fluctuation start command It may be set in the output buffer together with the fluctuation start command including or holding number of balls command indicating the number of special figure holding balls after subtraction (after special figure holding digestion).

[Power off monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power interruption monitoring process (S209) following the pending ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power-off monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine ) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned ON (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub-control section 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 43. FIG. Incidentally, counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (sub-control section). When the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads and executes a sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub-control board 90 . As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter resetting are performed.

Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO at S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is not initialized, and the process proceeds to S4004. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned ON but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. Note that these S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter. In addition, in this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 also performs the same processing as the power interruption monitoring processing (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. Then, data relating to effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 . That is, the data related to the effect control at the time of power failure such as power failure is backed up. Therefore, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) when the power is turned on after recovering from a power failure such as a power failure (recovering from a power failure), the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 The state of returns to the state before the power failure occurred.

In S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 . The random number for determining the effect includes the random number for determining the variable effect that determines the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, the random number for determining the previous notice effect that determines the previous notice effect, and the random number for determining the effect pattern that determines the effect pattern. There are random numbers, etc. The random number update method can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. It should be noted that when updating the random number, the random number may be incremented by 2 instead of being incremented by 1. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball command) is sent from the main control board 80 to notify that there is a starting ball, or when the main control board 80 sends a control signal ( When a variation start command) is transmitted, or when determining a variation effect pattern described later. The storage location of the obtained effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 .

When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer (also referred to as a "sub output buffer") in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are sent to the image control board 100, the audio control board 106 and the lamp control. Among the boards 107, the command is transmitted to the corresponding control board, which is the command transmission destination. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various production devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command to perform various Production (production pattern game production, special game production related to big hit game, etc.) is executed. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, the display control of performance symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a (the performance symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, the lighting control of various lamps, and the operation of the movable decorative member It is possible to perform control, voice output control from a speaker, and the like.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not there is an input (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined at S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES at S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 2 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 2ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, based on detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed (S4201). ). Next, a lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting lamp data for illuminating lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board surface lamp 5, and outputting drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electric drive source). drive data output processing (S4203). The lamp data and driving data are created by 10 ms timer interrupt processing, which will be described later. Then, watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. FIG. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4302), which will be described later, is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed to store the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt processing in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303). Based on the data, switch processing for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a is performed (S4304). After that, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating random numbers for effect determination are executed (S4305).

[Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395). If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that the starting ball command has been received (YES in S4395), effect pending information storage processing (S4400) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4401. do. Effect pending information storage processing (S4400), various information (prior determination results, jackpot type determination random Numbers, game information such as fluctuation pattern random numbers), depending on the type of special design (1st special design, 2nd special design) and the number of special design pending balls at the time of sending and receiving the start ball command (at the time of command generation) , is stored in a predetermined effect pending information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in a shift memory format. For example, if the received starting ball command is a special figure 1 starting ball command corresponding to the number of pending balls "4" of special figure 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special figure 1 starting ball command Such information is stored as special figure 1 effect reserved information in an area corresponding to the number of reservations 4 out of the special figure 1 effect reserved information storage area. The effect pending information stored in this way is used for execution of various effects such as a variable effect, an advance notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage contents (effect pending information) of the effect pending information storage area in the sub control board 90 are the special figure pending storage units (first special figure pending storage unit, second special figure It matches the storage contents (obtained information) of the reserved storage unit). For this reason, the effect pending information storage area of the sub-control board 90 can also be said to be "obtained information storage means".

Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and if it is determined that a variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), variation production start processing ( S4402) is performed, the process proceeds to S4403, and when it is determined that the variation start command is not received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the variation production start process. In S4403, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and when it is judged that the fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4403), the production design is stopped and displayed to change production. The end processing of the fluctuation production to end is performed (S4404). In the fluctuation production end processing (S4404), the production pattern 8 is stopped and displayed, and the fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect pattern 8 that has been variably displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. A stop display is made and the variable performance (performance symbol game performance) is terminated. On the other hand, in S4403, when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command is not received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4405 without performing the fluctuation production end process. Incidentally, the variable effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbols, such as the variable display of the effect pattern 8 and the ready-to-win effect.

Subsequently, in S4405, it is determined whether or not a big hit game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405). Here, the big hit game related command means that the game state controlled by the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) becomes a special game state, and when the big hit game (round game) in the special game state is executed, the main control A command transmitted from the board 80 . Specifically, the opening command (see S2010) transmitted at the start of the jackpot game (special game state), the round start command (see S2107) transmitted at the start of the round, the big winning opening 30 in the round Large winning mouth entry command sent based on the entry of the ball, Round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), Ending command sent at the end of the jackpot game (special game state) (see S2119 ), etc. In S4405, it is determined whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands have been received, and if not received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407, and if received (YES in S4405) , performs a jackpot game-related effect process relating to the execution of various jackpot game effects according to the type of the received command (S4406).

In S4406, for example, if the received jackpot game-related command is an opening command, the opening effect command specifying the opening effect corresponding to the type of the jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and the round start command If so, a round start effect command that specifies the effect (round start corresponding effect) corresponding to the start of the round specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is a big winning entrance ball command, the A ball entry performance command designating a ball entry performance corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the big winning hole 30 specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. In addition, if the received jackpot game-related command is a round end command, a round end effect command specifying an effect (round end corresponding effect) corresponding to the end of the round specified based on the command is set in the sub-output buffer. If it is an ending command, an ending effect command designating an ending effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub-output buffer.

When the jackpot game-related command set in the sub-output buffer is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006) in this way, the image control microcomputer 101 executes the jackpot game (special game state) or according to the progress of the round. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an effect (jackpot game effect) related to the big win game such as an opening effect and a round effect is executed.

Finally, the process of S4407 is performed, and this process (received command analysis process) ends. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other received commands (for example, normal symbol variation start command and normal symbol variation stop command) excluding the various commands described above is performed.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the fluctuation effect start process (S4402) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the variable effect start process (S4402), first, random number for determining various effects such as random numbers for determining the variable effect, random numbers for determining the advance notice effect, random numbers for determining the effect pattern, etc. Random number processing for determining the effect (S4501) is performed. In this embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing of receiving the variation start command from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquired information) is obtained from each random number. Based on this acquired value (acquired information), the aspect of the effect symbol game effect (fluctuation effect) to be executed, the mode of the advance notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, etc. are determined.

Next, in S4502, the received variation start command is analyzed (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information specifying a variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Then, the information specifying the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. As a result, the symbol information and the like specifying the jackpot type are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are those corresponding to the first special symbol and those corresponding to the second special symbol in the variation pattern specification command, by analyzing the variation pattern specification command, the effect symbol game effect to be started this time It is possible to determine whether (variation display of the production pattern) is related to the special figure 1 or related to the special figure 2. It should be noted that the variation pattern information, game state information, symbol information, etc. can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

Then, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the production mode to be executed. The mode status has any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the production modes A to E. Specifically, mode status "1" corresponds to production mode A, mode status "2" corresponds to production mode B, mode status "3" corresponds to production mode C, mode status "4" corresponds to It corresponds to the production mode D, and the mode status "5" corresponds to the production mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current rendering mode.

Here, the effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, part or all of the effect mode of the game effect such as the notice effect and the ready-to-win effect will be different. Specifically, the effect image displayed on the image display device 7 is produced such that the display mode of the effect pattern 8 (for example, pattern design, number design, etc.) is different, or the characters, items, and background images that appear are different. It is supposed to be different depending on the mode. In addition, the production pattern game production and the jackpot game production can be executed in a manner according to the production mode, and when a plurality of game productions (notice production, reach production, round production, etc.) are provided, the production mode It is possible to execute different game effects depending on.

In this embodiment, production mode A and production mode B are production modes that can be executed when the game state is a low-probability-low base state, and production mode C is executable when the game state is a low-probability-high base state. production mode, the production mode D is a production mode that can be executed when the game state is a high probability high base state, and the production mode E is a low probability high base state or a high probability high base state. It is a production mode that can be executed even in Therefore, if the production mode is any of "A to D", the player confirms the production mode to determine whether the current game state is a low probability low base state or a high probability high base state (probability variable game state ). On the other hand, if the production mode is "E", even if the player confirms the production mode, the current game state is a low probability high base state (time saving state) or a high probability high base state (variable probability game state) It is difficult (impossible) to grasp (determine) whether the In that sense, the production mode E can be said to be a "probability non-notification mode".

Next, in S4504, a variable performance pattern determination table (not shown) for determining the pattern of variable performance (variation performance pattern) performed using the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, etc. is set (S4504). Specifically, based on the mode status (current production mode) referred to in S4503 and the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80, the fluctuation production pattern determination table to be used is set. For example, when the variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)" (see FIG. 9), as a variation production pattern determination table, at the time of a big hit corresponding to the current production mode A variable effect pattern determination table is set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode of the effect symbol game effect (variation mode of the effect symbol, etc.), and a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status) ( (not shown) are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, the table corresponding to the mode status (current production mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from those fluctuation production pattern determination tables.

Next, in S4505, based on the variable performance determination random number obtained in S4501 and the variable performance pattern determination table set in S4504, a variable performance pattern that matches the specified variation pattern is selected and set (S4505) . As the variable effect pattern, a variation mode (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b is set. As a result, in the production pattern game production (variable production), when executing the reach production (reach-with production pattern game production), or when executing the character production performed using a specific character (character production pattern game production), A case where no reach effect or character effect is executed (non-reach pattern game effect) is determined. In addition, the ready-to-win effect is, for example, as a display mode of the effect pattern 8 when the result of the special symbol propriety determination indicates that the result is a big hit, the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are all the same (double). 2 of the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped (temporarily stopped) with the patterns constituting the big win mode, and the remaining one is displayed. It means an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect pattern is stopped and displayed as a pattern that completes the big win mode in a state where the symbol continues to be displayed in a variable manner.

In addition, in S4505, based on the random number for determining the performance symbol acquired in S4501 and a stop symbol determination table (not shown), the performance symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as "stop performance symbol") is determined and set. The performance symbol 8 stopped and displayed as a result of the performance symbol game performance is out of the result of the special symbol propriety judgment, and in the case of reach presence or failure, three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787" are displayed. One of the production patterns is different from the other production patterns, and when there is no reach, at least one of the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R such as "635" is the other. It is said to be a barakeme with different production patterns. On the other hand, if the result of special symbol success/failure determination is a big hit, and if the 16R 1st or 16R 4th big win, it will be a double number of "777", and if it is a other big hit, it will be a number pattern other than "777". It is considered to be Zoro eyes. Incidentally, the stop display mode of the production pattern 8 described above is an example, and it is possible to appropriately change what to stop display as the stop production pattern when a big win is achieved.

In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a variation mode (variation pattern) of the performance pattern 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as "SP reach") A, super reach B, super Reach C, character production, etc. are set, and in S4505, based on the fluctuation production pattern determination table, which production is to be carried out or none of these productions is carried out (this is also called "normal fluctuation" ) is determined. Then, when the ready-to-win effect symbol game effect is executed, any ready-to-win effect is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variable effect pattern determination table. Here, as the effect pattern game effect, when the super ready-to-win effect is executed, the possibility of a big win is set to be higher than when the normal ready-to-win effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super ready-to-win effect is a game effect with a high jackpot reliability (possibility of winning a big hit) compared to the ready-to-win (normal reach) effect. The ready-to-win effect can be set (executed) mainly when a variation pattern specification command specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) with a variation time of 30000 ms or more is received.

Next, in S4506, the process (notice effect setting process) related to the setting of the notice effect is performed (S4506). In this embodiment, the notice effect (reservation look-ahead notice) based on the effect reservation information (preliminary judgment result) stored in S4400, and the notice effect (the change notice) related to the current special figure fluctuation display (variation notice), etc. Since the notice effect can be executed, in S4506, it is determined whether or not to execute (execution or not) for each notice effect, and the execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of the notice effect to be executed is set. or Specifically, based on the notice effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the notice effect determination table stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90, the presence or absence of the notice effect execution and the notice effect pattern are determined. A notice performance pattern is set based on the result.

Here, in this embodiment, after the production pattern 8 (production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R) starts the variable display, the variable display speed of all the patterns becomes high and substantially constant, and then decelerates to the first stop. A period (hereinafter also referred to as "first period") until the symbol (left effect symbol 8L) or the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R) is stopped and displayed (temporary stop), and a predetermined reach effect from the establishment of the reach After that, the period until the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are temporarily stopped (temporary stop display) (hereinafter also referred to as "second period"), and the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are temporarily stopped. During the period from the restart of the variable display to the fixed stop (fixed stop display) (hereinafter also referred to as the "third period"), and at each timing, the advance notice effect (the fluctuation notice) regarding the fluctuation display is executed. It is possible to Of the 1st to 3rd periods, the notice effect executed in the 1st period is also called "first period notice" or "variable early notice", and the notice effect executed in the 2nd period It is also called "second period notice" or "fluctuation mid-stage notice", and the notice effect executed in the third period is also called "third period notice" or "variation end notice".

Among these various notice effects, as random numbers for deciding the notice effect related to the variable early notice (first period notice), "basic notice distribution random number", "background notice decision random number", "basic notice decision random number", " A "random number for determination of main notice" and a "random number for determination of sub-announcement" are provided. All of these advance notice determination random numbers take values in the range of "0 to 99" and are obtained in the aforementioned S4501. In S4506, based on the result of the determination (random number lottery) using each random number obtained, it is decided whether or not to execute the variable early notice, and the notice effect pattern for execution is decided (set). It's becoming The details of the fluctuation early notice will be described later.

In addition, the storage contents of the production reservation information stored in S4400 (the storage contents of the production reservation information storage area) and the result of the special symbol propriety determination specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502 (this special figure fluctuation The result of the judgment related to the display), the fluctuation pattern information of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command (the fluctuation pattern and the stop pattern related to the special figure fluctuation display of this time), the notice effect pattern set in S4506 That is, the type (notice type) and mode of the foretelling effect to be executed, the presence/absence of the foretelling effect, etc. are different. Also, when executing a notice effect, out of a plurality of notice effects, one notice effect (one type of notice effect) may be performed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be combined. That is, during one variable display (during variable performance), multiple types of advance notice effects may be performed at respective execution timings.

Next, in S4507, the variation production start command for starting the production pattern game production (variation production, advance notice production, etc.) is set in the sub output buffer based on the fluctuation production pattern set in S4505 and the notice production pattern set in S4506. (S4507), and ends the variable effect start processing. When the variable effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 outputs the variable effect pattern specified based on the variable effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined variable performance image data corresponding to the variable performance pattern set in (image data indicating the start of variation of the performance pattern 8, during variation, stop of variation, etc.), and the notice performance pattern specified based on the variable performance start command That is, the predetermined notice effect image data corresponding to the notice effect pattern set in S4506 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the image display device 7 displays the variable effect, the notice effect, etc. based on the read image data. Execute on the screen 7a. In addition, a variable display (blinking display) by two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Advance notice at the beginning of the change]
Next, from the start to the end (decision stop) of the variable display of the effect symbols 8, the variable early notice executed in the above-described first period will be described. The fluctuating opening notice is a notice effect that can be executed both when the game state is in the low base state and in the high base state, but below, the fluctuating opening notice in the low base state will be described as an example.

The variable opening notice of the present embodiment is mainly a notice effect display performed by displaying a predetermined notice image on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and is roughly classified as a main notice effect of the changing opening notice. It consists of a basic notice and a background notice due to a change in the background image of the display screen 7a. The basic notice and the background notice (that is, the variable early stage notice) indicate the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the production pattern 8 currently being executed (variable display of the special pattern) will be a big hit mode (specific display result), that is, It suggests the reliability of the big win.

There are three types of basic notices (basic notice types): "comment notice", "step-up notice" and "screen distortion notice". , there are cases where two of these three types are combined (at the same time). In addition, there are three types of background notices (background notice types): "Night", "Rain" and "Lightning". In some cases, it may be performed alone without being combined with the basic notice. In this embodiment, a blue sky is drawn in the background image displayed on the display screen 7a in the production mode (production mode A or B) of the low base state, and the background image including this blue sky is the basic background. . Therefore, in the background notice, the basic background of the blue sky changes to one of "night sky", "rain", and "lightning due to thunder" (background change).

Whether or not to execute the variable opening notice and the decision of the notice effect pattern in the case of execution is performed as follows. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the fluctuation early stage notice setting process (S4600) shown in FIG. 43 as one of the subroutines in the above-described notice effect setting process (S4506). In the fluctuation early stage notice setting process (S4600), first, regarding the basic notice, basic notice distribution processing for determining the basic notice type to be executed is performed (S4601). This basic advance notice sorting process is performed based on the basic advance notice sorting random number and the basic notice sorting table shown in FIG. 44(a). It should be noted that, including the basic notice distribution table, various tables relating to the determination of the variable early notice appearing in the following description are all stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and are a kind of notice effect determination table. be.

As shown in FIG. 44(a), the basic advance notice sorting table of the present embodiment includes a special symbol variation pattern (here, P1 to P11) specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above, and the Based on the basic notice sorting random number acquired in S4501 of , the basic notice type to be executed is determined to be one of "comment notice", "step-up notice", "screen distortion notice" and "composite". is a data structure that allows Specifically, for the special symbol jackpot variation patterns "P1 to P3" and the off variation patterns "P4 to P10" and "P11" (see FIG. 9), the basic advance notice distribution random number (0 to 99) is They are assigned to "comment notice", "step-up notice", "screen distortion notice" and "composite".

In the basic advance notice distribution table of this embodiment, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the big hit variation pattern (P1 to P3), the selection rate (possibility of being selected) of "compound" is the highest, After that, the selection rate decreases in the order of "step-up notice" and "comment notice". On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a deviation variation pattern (P4 to P11), the selection rate of "comment notice" is the highest, and hereinafter, "step-up notice", "screen distortion notice", The selectivity decreases in the order of "complex". In addition, for the deviation fluctuation pattern P11, "compound" is not selected (selection rate is zero). Therefore, regarding the basic announcement types of "comment notice", "step-up notice", "screen distortion notice", and "combined", "combined" has the highest jackpot reliability. "up notice" and "comment notice" (rank K4→K3→K2→K1). In each table shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, parentheses after the random number range indicate the number of random numbers. Also, "-" indicates that no random number value is assigned, and this part is not subject to selection (not selected). Furthermore, "rank" in each table shown in FIG. 44 indicates the degree of reliability of the big win, and the larger the value indicated by the rank, the higher the degree of reliability of the big win.

Next, in S4602, it is determined whether or not the basic advance notice type selected as a result of the basic advance notice distribution processing in S4601 is "complex" (S4602). If the received basic notice type is any of "comment notice", "step-up notice", or "screen distortion notice", S4603 and S4604 are processed. And process S4606.

In S4603, the notice determination table corresponding to the basic notice type (comment notice, step-up notice, or screen distortion notice) selected in the process of S4602 is read from the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the Based on the announcement determination random number, a basic announcement effect pattern (basic announcement effect pattern) is selected and set (S4603). Specifically, when the basic notice type selected at S4602 is "comment notice", the effect pattern of the comment notice is selected using the comment notice determination table shown in FIG. If the basic notice type is "step-up notice", the step-up notice effect pattern is selected using the step-up notice determination table shown in FIG. In the case of "prediction of screen distortion", the effect pattern of the premonition of screen distortion is selected using the screen distortion premonition determination table shown in FIG. 44(e).

Here, the manner of execution of the "comment notice", "step-up notice" and "screen distortion notice" that constitute the basic notice will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 46(a), in the "comment notice" of this embodiment, a character appears on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 shortly after the start of the variable display of the production pattern 8, This is a foretelling effect in which the character issues a comment regarding the variable display after performing a predetermined action. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48(a), a scene in which a predetermined character appears on the display screen 7a is displayed at a timing of one second from the start of the variable display of the production pattern 8, and then 7 At the timing when seconds (eight seconds from the start of the variable display) have passed, the character is shown to make some kind of comment. Then, at the timing when 2 seconds have passed since the comment display (10 seconds from the start of the variable display), the speed of the variable display of the production pattern 8 is reduced, the first stop pattern (left production pattern 8L), the second stop pattern ( Stop display of the production pattern 8 is started in the order of the right production pattern 8R). After that, the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are fixed and stopped, or the first stop symbol (left performance symbol 8L) and the second stop symbol (right performance symbol 8R) are stopped at the same symbol, and reach is established. Develops into a reach production (proceeds to the second period). As described above, the content of the comment issued by the character in the comment notice of the present embodiment (description content of the comment notice) is "...", "Fight!", "Reach!" , and one of these five types of comments can be selected (determined) using the comment advance notice determination table shown in FIG. 44(c).

As shown in FIG. 44(c), the comment notice determination table of the present embodiment includes the special symbol variation pattern (here, P1 to P11) identified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above, and the Based on the basic notice determination random number obtained in S4501, the comment notice effect content (comment notice effect pattern) is changed to "...", "Fight!", "Reach!", "Chance" and It has a data structure that can be determined to be one of "extreme heat". Specifically, for each of the special symbol variation patterns "P1", "P2", "P3", "P4, P8", "P5, P9", "P6, P10", "P7" and "P11" , random numbers (0 to 99) for determining basic advance notice are assigned to "...", "Fight!", "Reach!", "Chance" and "Extreme heat".

Selectable production contents (comment advance notice production patterns) in the comment advance notice decision table of the present embodiment, that is, of the five types of comments, "..." can be selected in the all-variation pattern of the special symbols. The selection rate is higher in the deviation variation patterns (P4 to P11) than in the big hit variation patterns (P1 to P3). This "..." does not indicate any information about the variable display, and is equivalent to no content of the comment. Therefore, the jackpot reliability for "..." is "none". As for the outlier fluctuation patterns “P5 to P7” and “P9 to P11”, the selectivity of “...” is the highest in each fluctuation pattern.

Also, among the five types of comments, for comments other than "...", when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a big hit variation pattern (P1 to P3), the selection rate of "hot heat" is the highest. Then, "Chance", "Reach!", and "Fight!" decrease in this order. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is an off variation pattern (P4 to P11), the selection rate of "Fight!" It becomes lower in the order of "heat". Furthermore, for the deviation fluctuation pattern "P7", "chance" and "heat" are not selected, and for the deviation fluctuation pattern "P11", "reach!", "chance" and "heat" are selected. It is not selected. Therefore, the reliability of the jackpot regarding the effect content of the comment notice (comment notice effect pattern) is the highest for "Super Heat", followed by "Chance", "Reach!", "Fight!", and "...". (Rank C4→C3→C2→C1→none).

Next, in the "step-up notice" of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. This is a notice effect (character step-up notice) in which a predetermined character is displayed every time (each step). Specifically, in this embodiment, steps 1 to maximum step 5 (hereinafter, "step" may be written as "SU". The same applies to drawings.) can be progressed, and FIG. ), the effect of “SU1” (for example, the display of character A) is executed at the timing of one second from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, and 1.5 seconds after the execution (occurrence) of SU1 ( At the timing when 2.5 seconds have passed since the start of the variable display, the effect of "SU2" (for example, the display of character B) is executed, and thereafter every 1.5 seconds since the execution (occurrence) of the previous step. , SU3, SU4, and SU5. Then, when the step-up notice ends at a predetermined step, the effect image displayed at the final step, which is the end, is displayed for a predetermined time (approximately 1.3 seconds for SU1 to SU4, and about 1.3 seconds for SU5). about 2.7 seconds in the case), it is erased from the display screen 7a. After that, at the timing when 10 seconds have passed since the start of the variable display of the production pattern 8, the speed of the variable display of the production pattern 8 is reduced, the first stop pattern (left production pattern 8L), the second stop pattern (right production pattern) 8R), the stop display of the performance symbols 8 is started. After that, the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are determined and stopped, or the ready-to-win state is established and develops to the ready-to-win performance (proceeds to the second period).

In this way, the step-up notice of this embodiment consists of a maximum of five stages from SU1 to SU5, and the last step (final step) of the five stages (SU1 to SU5) performs step-up notice of how many stages. It is possible to select (determine) using the step-up advance notice determination table shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 44(d), the step-up notice determination table of the present embodiment includes a special symbol variation pattern (here, P1 to P11) specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above, and Based on the basic notice determination random number acquired in S4501, the step-up notice effect content (step-up notice effect pattern) is set to "none (not executed)", "SU1", "SU2", or "SU3". , 'SU4', and 'SU5'. Specifically, for each of the special symbol variation patterns "P1", "P2", "P3", "P4, P8", "P5, P9", "P6, P10", "P7" and "P11" , random numbers (0 to 99) for determining the basic advance notice are assigned to "none (not executed)", "SU1", "SU2", "SU3", "SU4" and "SU5". Of the effect contents of the step-up notice determination table shown in FIG. 44(d), "SU1" is a step-up notice effect pattern in which the final step is SU1, and "SU2" is a step-up notice effect pattern in which the final step is SU2. "SU3" is a step-up notice effect pattern with a final step of SU3, "SU4" is a step-up notice effect pattern with a final step of SU4, and "SU5" is a step-up notice effect pattern with a final step of SU5. It is a production pattern.

Of the effect contents (step-up notice effect pattern) that can be selected in the step-up notice determination table of this embodiment, "None (not executed)" can be selected in all variation patterns of special symbols. The selection rate is higher in the off variation patterns (P4 to P11) than in the big hit variation patterns (P1 to P3). If "None (does not execute)" is selected, step-up notice (basic notice) will not be executed in the end even though step-up notice was selected as the basic notice type to be executed in S4601. becomes. Therefore, the jackpot reliability for the effect content "none" of the step-up notice is "none". Note that the selection rate of "none (not executed)" is the highest for the outlier fluctuation patterns "P6, P10", "P7" and "P11".

In addition, regarding "SU1" to "SU5", when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the big hit variation pattern (P1 to P3), the selection rate of "SU5" is the highest, and hereinafter, "SU4". , “SU3” and “SU2”. 'SU1' and 'SU2' are not selected for the jackpot variation pattern 'P1', and 'SU1' is not selected for the jackpot variation patterns 'P2' and 'P3'. On the other hand, if the variation pattern of the special symbol is a variation pattern (P4 to P11), the smaller the step value (number of steps) among the steps (stages) that can be selected for each variation pattern, the more selected. The rate is higher, in other words, the higher the number of steps, the lower the selectivity. In addition, "SU1" and "SU2" are not selected for the outlier fluctuation patterns "P4, P8", and "SU1" is not selected for the outlier fluctuation patterns "P5, P9". "SU3" to "SU5" are not selected for the deviation variation pattern "P7", and "SU2" to "SU5" are not selected for the deviation variation pattern "P11". Therefore, the jackpot reliability for the step-up notice effect content (step-up notice effect pattern) is highest for "SU5", followed by "SU4", "SU3", "SU2", and "SU1" in that order. (Rank S5→S4→S3→S2→S1).

Finally, as shown in FIG. 47, the "screen distortion notice" of this embodiment is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Distortion occurs (see FIGS. 47(a) and (b)), and then the variable effect image disappears from the screen (see 47(d) and (e)), or the original state ( (See 47(c)). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48(c), at the timing when 1.5 seconds have passed since the start of the variable display of the effect pattern 8, the periphery of the variable effect image (periphery of the screen) starts to undulate ( (see FIG. 47(a)), at the timing when 2.5 seconds have passed since the start of the shaking (4 seconds after the start of the variable display), the four peripheral sides of the variable effect image are curved inward and a small distortion occurs. (see FIG. 47(b)), and after another 2 seconds (6 seconds from the start of the variable display), the distortion of the variable performance image disappears, and the original variable performance image with no shaking at the periphery of the screen is displayed. (see FIG. 47(c)), or the strain increases further (see FIG. 47(d)). Then, when the distortion disappears and the original variable effect image is restored, the speed of the variable display of the effect pattern 8 is decelerated at the timing when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variable display of the effect pattern 8, and the first stop is performed. After the stop display of the production pattern 8 is started in the order of the pattern (left production pattern 8L) and the second stop pattern (right production pattern 8R), the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are confirmed and stopped, or the ready-to-win is established. Then, it develops into a reach production (proceeds to the second period). On the other hand, when the distortion of the variable effect image becomes large, the variable effect image disappears from the display screen 7a and the display screen 7a is blacked out at the timing when 9 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variable display of the effect pattern 8. (See FIG. 47(e)), and then the ready-to-win effect is developed, or the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R temporarily stop and then start variable display again (proceed to the second period).

In this way, the screen distortion notice of the present embodiment is a pattern (recovery pattern) in which the periphery (screen periphery) of the variable effect image (variable effect screen) begins to shake and a small distortion occurs, and then the original variable effect image is restored. and a pattern (disappearance pattern) in which the distortion is further increased and the variable effect image disappears from the display screen 7a. Alternatively, it is possible to select (determine) whether or not to perform the screen distortion advance notice using the screen distortion advance notice determination table shown in FIG. 44(e).

As shown in FIG. 44(e), the screen distortion advance notice determination table of the present embodiment includes a special symbol variation pattern (here, P1 to P11) specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above, Based on the basic notice determination random number obtained in S4501 described above, the content of the screen distortion notice effect (screen distortion notice effect pattern) is set to "none (not executed)" or "screen distortion → return (return pattern)". and "screen distortion→disappearance (disappearance pattern)". Specifically, for each of the special symbol variation patterns "P1", "P2", "P3", "P4, P8", "P5, P9", "P6, P10", "P7" and "P11" , Random numbers (0 to 99) for basic notice determination are assigned to "none (not executed)", "screen distortion → recovery (recovery pattern)", and "screen distortion → disappearance (disappearance pattern)". there is

Of the effect contents (screen distortion notice effect patterns) selectable in the screen distortion notice determination table of this embodiment, "none (not executed)" can be selected in all variation patterns of special symbols. The selection rate is higher in the off variation patterns (P4 to P11) than in the big hit variation patterns (P1 to P3). If "none (do not execute)" is selected, although the basic notice type to be executed was determined to be the screen distortion notice in S4601 mentioned above, the screen distortion notice (basic notice) will not be executed in the end. becomes. Therefore, the jackpot reliability for the performance content "none" of the screen distortion notice is "none". It should be noted that the selection rate of "none (not executed)" is the highest for the outlier fluctuation patterns "P7" and "P11".

In addition, "screen distortion → return" can be selected in all variation patterns of special symbols, and in the case of the big hit variation pattern "P1", the selection rate is the same as "none (do not execute)". In the case of the big hit variation patterns “P2”, “P3” and the outlier variation patterns “P4, P8”, “P5, P9”, “P6, P10”, the selection rate is higher than “none (do not execute)” is high, and in the case of the outlier fluctuation patterns “P7” and “P11”, the selectivity is lower than that of “none (not executed)”.

Furthermore, "screen distortion→disappearance" can be selected from the special symbol jackpot variation patterns "P1" and "P2" and the loss variation patterns "P4, P8" and "P5, P9". Other variation patterns are not selected. And, for the big hit variation patterns “P1” and “P2”, the selection rate of “screen distortion→disappearance” is the highest, and for the outlier variation patterns “P4, P8” and “P5, P9”, respectively The selection rate of “screen distortion → disappearance” is the lowest. Therefore, the reliability of the big hit regarding the effect content of the screen distortion notice (screen distortion notice effect pattern) is higher for "screen distortion→disappearance" than for "screen distortion→recovery" (rank G2→G1).

In S4603, for any of the above three basic notice types (comment notice, step-up notice or screen distortion notice), select and set the effect content (notice effect pattern) based on the corresponding notice determination table. (S4603). Next, in S4604, the background notice determination table is read from the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the background notice effect pattern (preview effect pattern) is selected based on the read table and the above-mentioned background notice determination random number. set (S4604).

As described above, the background notice of the present embodiment includes a "night pattern" in which the blue sky basic background displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 changes to the night sky, and a "rain pattern" in which the blue sky changes to rain (rain pattern). , and a "lightning pattern" that changes into a lightning bolt generated by a thunderbolt. It is possible to select (determine) using the background announcement determination table shown in 44(b). It should be noted that the background notice of this embodiment is started at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the production pattern 8, and after that, the three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8C are not established as ready-to-win, and the fixed stop display is performed. It is performed until (immediately before the shift to the second period) until the reach is established and the reach performance develops (immediately before the transition to the second period).

As shown in FIG. 44(b), the background notice determination table of this embodiment includes the special symbol variation pattern (here, P1 to P11) identified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above, and the Based on the background notice determination random number acquired in S4501, the content of the background notice effect (background notice effect pattern) is set to one of "none (not executed)", "night", "rain" and "lightning". It is a data structure that can determine whether Specifically, for the special symbol jackpot variation patterns “P1 to P3” and the outlier variation patterns “P4 to P10” and “P11”, the random number for determining the background notice (0 to 99) is set to “none (not executed). )”, “Night”, “Rain” and “Lightning”.

Of the effect contents (background notice effect patterns) that can be selected in the background notice determination table of the present embodiment, "none (not executed)" can be selected in all variation patterns of the special symbols, and the big hit change. The deviation fluctuation patterns (P4 to P11) have a higher selectivity than the patterns (P1 to P3). If "none (do not execute)" is selected, the background notice will not be executed. Therefore, the jackpot reliability for the effect content "none" of the background notice is "none". For the outlier fluctuation patterns "P4 to P10" and "P11", the selection rate of "none (not executed)" is the highest.

In addition, regarding "night", "rain", and "lightning", when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the jackpot variation pattern (P1 to P3), the selection rate of "lightning" is the highest. , “Rain”, and “Night”. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the off variation pattern (P4 to P11), the selection rate of "Night" is the highest, followed by "Rain" and "Lightning" in that order. Note that "rain" and "lightning" are not selected for the outlier variation pattern "P11". Therefore, the jackpot reliability of the effect content of the background notice (background notice effect pattern) is highest for "lightning", followed by "rain" and "night" in descending order (rank H3→H2→H1).

After performing the processing of the above S4603 and S4604, the start command of the production pattern game production including the notice production based on the notice production pattern set by the processing (variation production start command) is the sub output buffer by the processing of the above S4507 , and is transmitted to the image control board 100 , an effect display (variation effect, basic notice, background notice, etc.) based on the command is performed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 . At this time, if the effect pattern of the basic notice is set in S4603 and the effect pattern of the background notice is set in S4604, the basic notice and the background notice are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in combination. For example, when the step-up notice "SU3" is set as the basic notice and "rain" is set as the background notice, the display screen 7a shows steps "SU1" to "SU3" with the background image of rain in the background. Up notice is given. Further, when the effect pattern of the basic notice is set in S4603 and the background notice is not executed (none) in S4604, only the basic notice based on the set basic notice effect pattern is performed on the display screen 7a, and the effect pattern is set in S4603. If the basic notice is not executed (none) at S4604 and the background notice effect pattern is set at S4604, only the background notice based on the set background notice effect pattern is performed on the display screen 7a. Further, when both the basic announcement and the background announcement are not executed (none) in S4603 and S4604, neither the basic announcement nor the background announcement is performed on the display screen 7a, and the variable early stage announcement is not performed.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4602 that the result of the basic advance notice sorting process in S4601 is "complex" (YES in S4602), the processes of S4605 and S4606 are performed. Here, if the result of the basic notice sorting process in S4601 is "composite", one of the three types of basic notices (comment notice, step-up notice, screen distortion notice) is the main notice, and the other one is the secondary notice. As a notice, both of these main notice and sub notice are to be executed in parallel (overlapping) in the first period. The distinction between the main notice and the sub notice is due to the difference in the end timing (end) of the notice effect, and it is assumed that the notice effect performed as the sub notice will end earlier (before) than the notice effect performed as the main notice. there is In this way, the basic notice is divided into the main notice and the sub notice, and the variable early notice (the first period notice) in which the main notice and the sub notice are performed in parallel (overlapping) is also called a "composite notice".

The composite notice indicates to the player which of the two types of notice effects executed in parallel (overlapping) on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 will be performed longer (continue). It is a notice effect that makes the player pay attention to the big win by making the player expect that the notice effect with a relatively high reliability of the big win will be performed for a long time (the notice effect with a relatively low reliability of the big win will end first). It is a production that arouses expectations for. Therefore, from the player's point of view, at the beginning of the announcement effect (basic announcement) that constitutes the composite announcement, it is difficult (nearly impossible) to determine whether the announcement being executed is the main announcement or the secondary announcement. It's becoming The processing of S4605 and S4606 is performed as the processing for determining the effect pattern of such a composite notice.

In S4605, the main notice determination table for determining the contents of the notice effect to be executed as the main notice (main notice effect pattern) from the basic notice is read from the ROM of the sub control board 90, and the read table and the above-mentioned main notice are read out. The effect pattern of the main notice is selected and set based on the notice determination random number (S4605). In this embodiment, the content of the notice effects that can be executed as the main notice (the main notice content, the main notice effect pattern) is set to "Fight!", "Reach!" 4 types, 4 types of "SU2" to "SU5" for the final step in the step-up notice, and 1 type of "screen distortion → disappearance (disappearance pattern)" in the screen distortion notice. It is possible to select (determine) which of these nine types is to be used as the main notice using the main notice determination table shown in FIG. 45(a).

Here, the comment notice "...", the step-up notice "SU1", and the screen distortion notice "screen distortion → recovery" (recovery pattern) are excluded from the selection targets (execution targets) as the main notice. The reason for this is that in the compound notice, as mentioned above, the notice effect performed as the secondary notice ends earlier than the notice effect performed as the main notice. This is because it is desirable that the execution period (execution time) of the announcement effect performed as the main notice is relatively long and the reliability of the big win is relatively high because it ends after the announcement effect performed as the secondary notice. . The execution mode of the basic notice performed as the main notice is the same as the execution mode (see FIGS. 46 to 48) when each of the aforementioned comment notice, step-up notice, and screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern) is performed independently. is.

As shown in FIG. 45(a), the main notice determination table of this embodiment includes a special symbol variation pattern (here, P1 to P10) specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above, and Based on the random number for determining the main notice obtained in S4501, the main notice effect content (main notice effect pattern) has a data structure capable of determining one of the nine types described above. Specifically, for the special symbol jackpot variation patterns “P1 to P3” and the outlier variation patterns “P4 to P10”, the random numbers for determining the main notice (0 to 99) are set to the nine types of basic notices mentioned above. It is assigned to (main notice content). In addition, in the above-mentioned basic notice distribution processing (S4601), if the variation pattern of the special symbol is the deviation variation pattern "P11", the result of the distribution processing will not be "complex" (Fig. 44 (a) ), and the deviation fluctuation pattern "P11" is excluded from the main notice determination table. This is because the fluctuation time of the special symbol based on the deviation fluctuation pattern "P11" is as short as 4000 ms (4 seconds), which is insufficient as the execution time of the composite notice.

In the main notice determination table of this embodiment, there are four types of effects related to the comment notice ("Fight!", "Reach!", "Chance", and "Fever") and four types of effects related to the step-up notice. Of the content ("SU2" to "SU5") and one type of production content related to the screen distortion notice ("screen distortion → disappearance"), when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a big hit variation pattern (P1 to P3) is relatively high hit reliability (see the rank of each table in FIGS. 44 (c) to (e)). 2, the selection rate of the performance content with relatively low reliability of the big hit is high. In addition, for the jackpot variation pattern "P1", the comment notice "Fight!" ) are not selected. In addition, for the outlier fluctuation pattern "P4, P8", the step-up notice "SU2" is not selected, and for the outlier fluctuation pattern "P6, P10", the screen distortion notice ("screen distortion → disappearance" ) is not selected, and for the deviation variation pattern “P7”, the comment notice “Chance” and “Gekietsu”, the step-up notice “SU3” to “SU5”, and the screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern) is not selected. With such a main notice decision table, the main notice effect pattern suitable for the variation pattern of the special symbols (big hit or miss, variation time) is created while avoiding the big hit reliability (rank) of the original basic notice. It is possible to select.

Next, in S4606, the details of the announcement effect (sub-notice effect pattern) to be executed as the sub-notice are selected from the basic announcement and set (S4606). Selection of the secondary notice effect pattern in S4606 is performed based on the content of the main notice (main notice effect pattern) set (determined) in S4605. That is, if the content of the main notice set (determined) in S4605 is the effect content related to the comment notice or the step-up notice, the effect content related to the screen distortion notice is determined as the sub notice shown in FIG. The sub-announcement determination table A is read from the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and a sub-announcement effect pattern is selected and set based on the read table (S4606). On the other hand, if the content of the main notice set (determined) in S4605 is the effect content related to the screen distortion notice, the effect shown in FIG. The sub-announcement determination table B is read out from the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and a sub-announcement effect pattern is selected and set based on the read table and the above-described sub-announcement determination random number (S4606).

In this embodiment, when the content of the main notice to be executed (main notice effect pattern) is the content of the comment notice or the effect content related to the step-up notice, the content of the notice effect that can be executed as the secondary notice (sub-notice content, sub-notice effect pattern) is "screen distortion → recovery" (recovery pattern of screen distortion notice), and as a sub-announcement effect pattern related to this "screen distortion → recovery", after the start of screen distortion notice, the variable display image returns to its original state ( A plurality of patterns (in this example, four types of patterns) with different timings for returning to the normal state are provided. It is possible to select (determine) which of these patterns is to be used as the sub-announcement using the sub-announcement determination table A shown in FIG. 45(b).

As shown in FIG. 45(b), the sub-announcement decision table A includes a comment notice ( 4 types in total), and for each of the step-up notices "SU2", "SU3", "SU4" and "SU5", one sub-announcement effect pattern (one of the four types of "screen distortion → return") is assigned. The main announcement effect pattern and the sub-announcement effect pattern are determined in a one-to-one relationship. However, when the main notice is a comment notice and when the step-up notice is "SU5", the same sub-prediction effect pattern ("screen distortion → return (normal)") is used. When selecting (determining) a secondary notice effect pattern using table A, instead of a random number lottery based on a random number for determining a secondary notice, one sub depending on the type of main notice effect pattern (main notice content) set (determined) in S4605 In addition, in FIG.45(b), the selectable (determinable) sub-announcement effect patterns are indicated by "o".

Here, the manner in which the composite notice is executed when the main notice is a comment notice or a step-up notice will be described together with the corresponding sub-announcement effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 45(b), when the main notice is a comment notice, that is, any of the comment notice production patterns "Fight!" In this case, “screen distortion→recovery (normal)” is selected as the sub-notice effect pattern. The composite notice by combining the "comment notice" as the main notice and the "screen distortion → recovery (normal)" as the sub notice is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 as described above. is executed according to the time chart shown in FIG. 48(a), and in parallel with this, a screen distortion notice (sub notice) is executed based on the sub notice effect pattern of "screen distortion→recovery (normal)". .

The screen distortion notice (sub-announcement) based on the sub-announcement effect pattern of "screen distortion -> return (normal)" is "screen distortion -> return" (see Fig. 44(e)) as the basic notice effect pattern in S4603 described above. is set (see FIGS. 47(a) to (c) and FIG. 48(c)). For this reason, when a composite notice is given on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 by combining the "comment notice" as the main notice and the "screen distortion -> recovery (normal)" as the sub notice, the comment is displayed in the comment notice. Prior to the timing of , the variable effect image in the screen distortion notice is restored to its original state (see FIGS. 48(a) and (c)), and the screen distortion notice (sub notice) is changed to the comment notice (main notice). Notice) will end earlier.

Specifically, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the character appearance scene by the comment notice is displayed at the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the production pattern 8 (Fig. 46(a), Fig. 48(a) )), and after 0.5 seconds (1.5 seconds from the start of the variable display), the peripheral edge (screen peripheral edge) of the variable effect image on the display screen 7a begins to shake (Fig. 47 (a ), see FIG. 48(c)). Then, at the timing when 2.5 seconds have passed since the start of the shaking (4 seconds after the start of the variable display), a small distortion occurs in the variable effect image (see FIG. 47(b) and FIG. 48(c)), After 2 seconds (6 seconds from the start of the variable display), the distortion of the variable effect image disappears and the original variable effect image is restored (see FIGS. 47(c) and 48(c)). ). At this point, the screen distortion notice (secondary notice) ends. After 2 seconds (8 seconds from the start of the variable display), the character announces a comment (comment display). It ends. After that, the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are determined and stopped, or the process proceeds to the second period.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 45(b), when the main notice is a step-up notice by the step-up notice effect pattern "SU2", "screen distortion→recovery (at the start of step 2)" is selected as the sub-prediction effect pattern. When the main notice is a step-up notice by the step-up notice effect pattern "SU3", "screen distortion → return (at the start of step 3)" is selected as the sub- notice effect pattern, and the main notice is the step-up notice effect pattern. In the case of step-up notice by "SU4", "Screen distortion → recovery (at the start of step 4)" is selected as the secondary notice effect pattern, and the main notice is the step-up notice by step-up notice effect pattern "SU5" , "Screen Distortion→Recovery (Normal)" is selected as the sub-announcement effect pattern.

The composite notice by combining the "step-up notice" as the main notice and the "screen distortion → recovery" (recovery pattern of the screen distortion notice) as the sub notice is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 as described above. The up notice (main notice) is executed according to the time chart shown in FIG. executed. Here, as described above, the step-up notice is executed (occurred) at the timing of 1 second after the start of the variable display of the production pattern 8, and 1.5 seconds thereafter. Each time it passes, the effect of the next step is executed, and can be executed up to "SU5" (see FIG. 48(b)). In response to this, the screen distortion notice related to the sub notice is set so that the screen distortion notice as the sub notice ends before the production related to the final step of the step-up notice performed as the main notice is completed (first). As production patterns, "screen distortion → recovery (at the start of step 2)", "screen distortion → recovery (at the start of step 3)", "screen distortion → recovery (at the start of step 4)", "screen distortion → recovery (normal )” are provided.

Among them, the pattern of "screen distortion → return (at the start of step 2)" is that the periphery of the variable effect image (screen periphery) begins to shake 1.5 seconds after the start of the variable display of the effect pattern 8 (Fig. 47 (a), see FIG. 48 (c)), the timing after 1 second (2.5 seconds from the start of the variable display) has passed, that is, at the timing of the start of SU2 of the step-up notice, the variable effect image The fluctuation of the periphery (periphery of the screen) is eliminated and the original variable effect image is restored.

Therefore, when the main notice is the step-up notice of "SU2" and the sub-announcement is the screen distortion notice (recovery pattern) of "screen distortion → recovery (at the start of step 2)", the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 At the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, the step-up notice SU1 effect is executed (see FIG. 46(b) SU1 and FIG. 48(b)), and the SU1 effect starts. After 0.5 seconds (1.5 seconds from the start of the variable display), the peripheral edge (screen peripheral edge) of the variable effect image on the display screen 7a begins to sway (Fig. 47(a), Fig. 48(c) )). Then, at the timing when 1 second (2.5 seconds from the start of the variable display) has passed from the start of the shaking, the step-up notice SU2 effect is executed (SU2 in FIG. 46(b), FIG. 48(b )), when the effect of SU2 is started, the fluctuation of the periphery of the variable effect image (periphery of the screen) disappears and the original variable effect image is restored. The screen distortion notice (sub-announcement) ends at the start of the presentation of SU2. Thereafter, after the effect image of SU2 is displayed for a predetermined time (about 1.3 seconds in this example), the effect image is erased from the display screen 7a, and the step-up notice (main notice) ends at SU2. This ends the composite notice. After that, the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are determined and stopped, or the process proceeds to the second period.

In addition, in the pattern of "screen distortion → recovery (at the start of step 3)", the periphery of the variable effect image (screen periphery) begins to shake 1.5 seconds after the start of the variable display of the effect pattern 8 (Fig. 47 (a), see FIG. 48 (c)), at the timing when 2.5 seconds (4 seconds from the start of the variable display) have passed since the start of the shaking, that is, at the start timing of SU3 of the step-up notice, the variable effect The fluctuation of the periphery of the image (periphery of the screen) is eliminated and the original variable effect image is restored.

Therefore, when the main notice is the step-up notice of "SU3" and the sub-announcement is the screen distortion notice (recovery pattern) of "screen distortion → recovery (at the start of step 3)", the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 At the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, the step-up notice SU1 effect is executed (see FIG. 46(b) SU1 and FIG. 48(b)), and the SU1 effect starts. 0.5 seconds (1.5 seconds from the start of the variable display), the periphery of the variable effect image on the display screen 7a (screen periphery) begins to sway (Fig. 47(a), Fig. 48(c) )). Then, at the timing when 1 second has elapsed from the start of the shaking (2.5 seconds from the start of the variable display), the step-up notice SU2 effect is executed (SU2 in FIG. 46(b), FIG. 48(b) ), at the timing when 1.5 seconds have passed since the start of the SU2 effect (4 seconds after the start of the variable display), the step-up notice SU3 effect is executed (SU3 in FIG. 46(b), FIG. 48(b)), at the start of the SU3 effect, the fluctuation of the periphery of the variable effect image (periphery of the screen) disappears and the original variable effect image is restored. The screen distortion notice (sub-announcement) ends at the start of the presentation of SU3. Thereafter, after the effect image of SU3 is displayed for a predetermined time (about 1.3 seconds in this example), the effect image is erased from the display screen 7a, and the step-up notice (main notice) ends at SU3. This ends the composite notice. After that, the process proceeds to the second period.

Furthermore, in the pattern of "screen distortion → recovery (at the start of step 4)", the periphery of the variable effect image (screen periphery) begins to shake 1.5 seconds after the start of the variable display of the effect pattern 8 (Fig. 47(a), see FIG. 48(c)), and at the timing when 2.5 seconds (4 seconds from the start of the variable display) have passed since the start of the shaking, a small distortion occurs in the variable effect image (see FIG. 47(b) ), see FIG. 48(c)), at the timing when 1.5 seconds have passed since the occurrence of the distortion (5.5 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display), that is, at the start timing of SU4 of the step-up notice (at the start ), the distortion of the variable effect image is eliminated, and the original variable effect image is restored without any shaking of the periphery of the screen.

Therefore, when the main notice is the step-up notice of "SU4" and the sub-announcement is the screen distortion notice (recovery pattern) of "screen distortion → recovery (at the start of step 4)", the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 At the timing when one second has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, the step-up notice SU1 effect is executed (see FIG. 46(b) SU1 and FIG. 48(b)), and the SU1 effect starts. 0.5 seconds (1.5 seconds from the start of the variable display), the periphery of the variable effect image (screen periphery) on the display screen 7a begins to shake (Fig. 47(a), Fig. 48(c) )), and at the timing when 1 second has elapsed from the start of the shaking (2.5 seconds from the start of the variable display), the step-up notice SU2 effect is executed (SU2 in FIG. 46(b), FIG. 48 ( b)), at the timing when 1.5 seconds have passed since the start of the SU2 effect (4 seconds from the start of the variable display), the step-up notice SU3 effect is executed (Fig. 46(b) SU3, see FIG. 48(b)), and a small distortion occurs in the variable effect image (see FIGS. 47(b) and 48(c)). Then, at the timing when 1.5 seconds (5.5 seconds from the start of the variable display) have passed since the occurrence of the distortion (the start of the SU3 effect), the step-up notice SU4 effect is executed (Fig. 46 ( b) SU4, see FIG. 48(b)), when the effect of SU4 is started, the distortion of the variable effect image disappears, and the original variable effect image without the shaking of the screen peripheral edge is restored. The screen distortion notice (sub-announcement) ends at the start of the presentation of SU4. Thereafter, after the effect image of SU4 is displayed for a predetermined time (about 1.3 seconds in this example), the effect image is erased from the display screen 7a, and the step-up notice (main notice) ends at SU4. This ends the composite notice. After that, the process proceeds to the second period.

In addition, the pattern of "screen distortion → return (normal)" is the same pattern as the screen distortion notice (return pattern) that is performed as a secondary notice when the main notice is a comment notice, and the basic notice effect pattern at S4603. The same aspect as the screen distortion notice (see FIGS. 47(a) to (c) and FIG. normal mode).

Therefore, when the main notice is the step-up notice of "SU5" and the sub-announcement is the screen distortion notice (recovery pattern) of "screen distortion→recovery (normal)", the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 shows the production pattern 8 after the start of the variable display, "step-up notice from SU1 to SU5" shown in FIG. 48(b) and (c) are performed in parallel (overlapping) according to the two time charts (time axes) shown in FIGS. In this case, before the effect execution timing of SU5 of the step-up notice, the fluctuation effect image in the screen distortion notice is restored to the original state (see FIGS. 48(b) and (c)), and the screen is distorted. The notice (secondary notice) ends before the step-up notice (main notice). Then, when the step-up notice is performed up to SU5 and the effect of SU5 is completed, the composite notice ends, and then the process proceeds to the second period.

The above is the description of the case where the main notice is the comment notice or the step-up notice (S4605) and the sub notice is the screen distortion notice (return pattern) (S4606). On the other hand, if the main notice effect pattern set (determined) in S4605 is the screen distortion notice "screen distortion → disappearance", that is, if the main notice to be executed is the screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern), the sub The contents of the notice effect that can be executed as a notice (sub-notice pattern) are four types of comment notices "Fight!", "Reach!" selects and sets from a total of 8 types of 4 types of "SU2" to "SU5" (S4606). The sub-notice effect pattern in this case can be selected (determined) using the sub-notice determination table B shown in FIG. 45(c). In addition, the four types of comment notices and the four types of step-up notices that can be executed as secondary notices are processed in S4603, and the normal comment notices and step-up notices when performing one of the three basic notices Specifically, the execution time (execution period) of the announcement effect is shorter than usual, and it is an effect pattern (short pattern) corresponding to the compound notice. This is to make it more conspicuous that the comment notice and the step-up notice given as the secondary notice end earlier than the screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern) given as the main notice. This point will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 45(c), the sub-prediction determination table B of this embodiment includes a special symbol that serves as a trigger for setting (determining) the main-prediction effect pattern to the screen distortion pre-announcement (disappearance pattern) in S4605 described above. (see FIG. 45(a)) and the secondary notice determination random number obtained in S4501 described above, the data structure is such that it is possible to determine one of the eight types described above. there is Specifically, for the special symbol jackpot variation patterns "P1", "P2", "P4, P8" and "P5, P9", the secondary notice determination random number (0 to 99) is set to the eight types described above. It is assigned to the content of the sub notice.

In the sub-announcement determination table of the present embodiment, four types of performance contents (“Fight!”, “Reach!”, “Chance”, and “Extreme heat”) related to comment notices (short patterns) that can be executed as a sub-announcement. And, among the four types of performance contents ("SU2" to "SU5") related to the step-up notice (short pattern) that can be executed as a sub-announcement, the variation pattern of the special symbol is the big hit variation pattern (P1, P2). 44(c) and (d), the selection rate of the performance content with a relatively high jackpot reliability (see the rank of each table in FIGS. 44(c) and (d)) is high, and the outlier variation patterns (P4, P5, P8 , P9), the selection rate of the performance content with relatively low reliability of the big win is high. As for the big hit variation pattern "P1" and the loss variation patterns "P4, P8", the comment notice "Fight!" and the step-up notice "SU2" are not selected. This prevents the original basic notice of the big hit reliability (rank) from greatly collapsing, and at the same time, the comment notice or the step This is for making the up notice executable.

Here, a description will be given of the manner in which the composite notice is executed when the main notice is the screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern). A combined notice of a "screen distortion notice (disappearing pattern)" as a main notice and a "comment notice" or "step-up notice" as a sub notice is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 with a production pattern. After the start of the variable display of 8, the screen distortion notice "Screen distortion → disappearance" (main notice) and the comment notice (sub notice) or step-up notice (sub notice) based on the sub notice effect pattern are changed as shown in FIG. It is executed in parallel (overlapping) as shown in the time chart. Incidentally, in a composite notice when the main notice is a screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern), the sub notice starts before the main notice, and the sub notice ends before the main notice.

The execution time (execution period) of the comment notice as the secondary notice is shorter than the execution time (execution period) of the normal comment notice described above. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48(a), the normal comment notice is in a mode in which the comment display is executed at the timing when 8 seconds (7 seconds after the appearance of the character) have passed from the start of the variable display of the production pattern 8. On the other hand, as shown in the middle of FIG. 49, the comment notice as the sub notice is displayed at the timing when 7 seconds (6 seconds after the appearance of the character) have elapsed from the start of the variable display of the production pattern 8. It is in a mode to execute.

Also, the execution time (execution period) of the step-up notice as the sub-announcement is shorter than the execution time (execution period) of the normal step-up notice described above. Specifically, in the normal step-up notice, as shown in FIG. As shown in the lower part of FIG. 49, the step-up advance notice of .

Therefore, when the main notice is "screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern)" and the sub notice is "comment notice" or "step-up notice", on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. At the timing when one second has passed since the start of the variable display of the production pattern 8, the character appearance scene is displayed (comment notice), or the production of SU1 is executed (step-up notice), and then 0.5 seconds (variation display 1.5 seconds after the start of the display screen 7a, the peripheral edge of the variable effect image (screen peripheral edge) on the display screen 7a begins to shake (screen distortion notice). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 49, the main notice and the sub notice are developed as the variable display (variation effect) of the effect pattern 8 progresses, until the change effect image disappears from the display screen 7a (the main notice ends). ), the comment notice or step-up notice as a secondary notice will be completed. Then, at the timing when nine seconds have passed since the start of the variable display of the performance pattern 8, the variable performance image disappears and the display screen 7a blacks out (see FIG. 47(e)), thereby giving a screen distortion notice ( The main notice) ends, and the composite notice ends. After that, the process proceeds to the second period.

After performing the processing of S4605 and S4606 above, the start command of the production pattern game production including the notice production based on the notice production pattern set by the processing (variation production start command) is the sub output buffer by the processing of S4507 described above , and is transmitted to the image control board 100 , an effect display (fluctuation effect, composite advance notice, etc.) based on the command is performed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 .

Here, the "main notice" (the notice effect performed as the main notice) is also referred to as the "first notice effect", and the "secondary notice" (the notice effect performed as the secondary notice) is referred to as the "second notice effect". Also, the "basic notice type" that can constitute a composite notice is also called "specific notice type", and the "background notice type" is also called "other notice type".

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In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, after the variable display of the performance symbols 8 (the performance symbols 8L, 8C, 8R) is started and the variable display speed of all the symbols becomes high and substantially constant, During the period (first period) until the first stop symbol (left effect symbol 8L) or the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R) is stopped (temporarily stopped) by deceleration, the change is performed as an advance notice effect regarding the variable display. It is possible to execute an early notice. There are a basic notice and a background notice in the early stage notice, and there are 3 types of notices in the basic notice (comment notice, step-up notice, screen distortion notice), and 3 types of notices in the background notice (night, rain, lightning) (see Figure 44). Then, when executing the variable initial notice, if one of the three basic notice types (specific notice type) is executed, one of the three background notice types (other notice types) When executing one type, one of the three types of basic notice types (specific notice types) and one of the three types of background notice types (other notice types) are used in parallel. There is a case where it is executed (combined), or any two of the three types of basic notice types (specific notice types) are executed in parallel (combined).

As a result, at the beginning (early) of one variable display, there are cases where one type of notice effect is executed, and there are cases where multiple types of notice effects are executed at the same time. It is possible to diversify and attract the interest of players. In particular, in this embodiment, not only the general mode in which one type of basic notice and one type of background notice are combined, but also two types of basic notices are mainly used as a mode in which two types of notice effects are combined. A notice and a sub notice are distinguished, and a peculiar aspect (composite notice) in which the main notice (first notice effect) and the sub notice (second notice effect) are combined is also provided. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the two types of basic notices (main notice and sub notice) executed at the same time, and to improve the amusement of the game.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when executing the composite notice, when the main notice is "comment notice" or "step-up notice" and the sub notice is "screen distortion notice (return pattern)" , "comment notice" or "step-up notice" starts before "screen distortion notice", and "screen distortion notice" ends before "comment notice" or "step-up notice" It has become. Also, if the main notice is "screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern)" and the sub notice is "comment notice" or "step-up notice", "comment notice" or "step-up notice" is "screen distortion notice" The "comment notice" or "step-up notice" ends before the "screen distortion notice". In other words, when a composite notice is executed, the start times of the main notice (first notice effect) and the sub notice (second notice effect) that make up the composite notice are different. , the secondary notice (second notice effect) ends before the main notice (first notice effect).

For this reason, from the player's point of view, in the case of a combined notice, the secondary notice ends before the main notice. It is not possible to recognize that it is a composite notice just by starting one basic notice, and after that, when the other notice starts, it becomes possible to recognize that it is a composite notice (a combination of basic notices). . However, at the beginning of the two notices (at the beginning of the composite notice), it is necessary to determine which of the two notices (basic notice) with an earlier start time is the main notice and which is the secondary notice. is difficult (impossible), and it can be determined by ending one of the advance notices first. This makes it possible for the player to pay attention to which of the two basic announcements executed in parallel (simultaneously) in the composite announcement will last longer (continue).

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, three types of basic notices are provided with different degrees of reliability for big hits, and the reliability of the big hits is determined in the order of "comment notice", "step-up notice", and "screen distortion notice". degree is high (see FIG. 44(a)). In addition, with respect to the effect contents (notice effect pattern) of each basic notice, there is also a difference in the reliability of the big win (see FIGS. 44(c) to (e)). Then, when executing the composite notice, the big win reliability suggested by the main notice is different from the big win reliability suggested by the sub notice. As a result, with respect to the two basic notices that are executed in parallel in the composite notice, the notice with relatively high reliability of the big win is made for a long time (the notice with relatively low reliability of the big win ends first). It is possible to obtain the performance effect of making the player anticipate and heighten the sense of anticipation for the big win, and eventually attract the player's interest.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when executing the composite notice, the main notice effect pattern is determined first, and based on the result, the sub notice effect pattern is determined (see FIG. 43). (See S4605, S4606). Specifically, for example, if the main notice is a comment notice, the sub notice becomes a screen distortion notice (return pattern) and does not become a step-up notice, and if the main notice is a step-up notice , The sub notice is a screen distortion notice (return pattern) and does not become a comment notice. This is because if the comment notice and the step-up notice as shown in FIG. 46 are executed in parallel, the display mode on the screen may become complicated and the content of the notice may become difficult to understand. On the other hand, if the main notice is a screen distortion notice (disappearance pattern), the sub notice is a comment notice or a step-up notice. This is because, in this case, there is a low possibility that the display mode will become complicated as described above. In this way, by first determining the main notice effect pattern and then determining the sub-notice effect pattern based on the result, the relationship between the main notice and the sub-notice that constitute the composite notice is appropriate. It is possible to prevent the display mode of the composite notice from becoming complicated and the content of the notice from becoming difficult to understand.

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the combined notice is not executed, the basic notice and the background notice can be combined (NO in S4602 in FIG. 43 → S4603, S4604), and the combined notice is executed. In this case, it is assumed that the background notice is not further compounded (YES in S4602 of FIG. 43→S4605, S4606). As a result, it is possible to prevent the display mode from becoming complicated and the content of the notice from becoming difficult to understand when the notice is executed, while diversifying the execution modes of the notice.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "Fight!" "SU3", "SU4", and "SU5", and among the screen distortion notice effect patterns, "screen distortion → return (return pattern)", a specific notice effect pattern, the basic notice alone or the main notice of the combined notice and a pattern for execution as a sub-announcement of a composite pre-announcement are provided, and any pattern can be executed as a basic announcement, a main announcement, or a sub-announcement. As a result, since the specific notice performance pattern can be executed as various notices, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the notices that are actually performed, and by extension, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game. becomes.

The number of basic notice types, the number of background notice types, the content of the notice effect to be executed as the basic notice, the number and types (combination) of the notice effects that make up the composite notice, the execution timing of the composite notice, etc. is not limited to Other forms different from this embodiment will be exemplified below. It should be noted that the description of the configuration, effects, and the like that are common to the embodiment will be omitted below.

[Other form 1]
In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the combined notice can be executed as the variable early notice (first period notice). Alternatively, it can be executed as the above-mentioned fluctuation final notice (third period notice). In addition, it is possible to execute a composite notice in two periods out of "the beginning of fluctuation (first period)", "middle of fluctuation (second period)", and "end of fluctuation (third period)" in one fluctuation display. Alternatively, it is also possible to make the composite notice executable in all periods. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the notices at various timings during the variable display, and to increase the chances of executing the composite notices.

[Other form 2]
In the above-described embodiment, there are three types of basic notices, and two of them are executed in parallel as a composite notice. On the other hand, there may be two kinds of basic announcement types, one of which may be the main announcement and the other the secondary announcement, and the composite announcement may be executed. In this case, for example, it is possible to switch the content of the main notice and the content of the sub-announcement according to the basic notice composite pattern (composite notice effect pattern) when performing the composite notice.

[Other form 3]
In the above-described embodiment, there are three types of basic notices, and two of them are executed in parallel as a composite notice. On the other hand, it is also possible to execute three kinds of basic notices in parallel as composite notices. Alternatively, it is also possible to provide four or more basic notice types, such as four or five types, and execute two or three or more of them in parallel. When three or more types of basic notices are to be executed in parallel, one type of basic notice may be used as the main notice, and the other plural types of basic notices may be used as secondary notices. In this case, multiple secondary notices shall end before one main notice, and multiple secondary notices may end at different times, or at the same time in multiple secondary notices. It is possible to include things that end. In addition to the above-described embodiment, the basic notice type effect content may include, for example, expanding and contracting the size of the variable effect image as the effect progresses, and finally returning the variable effect image to its original state. The expansion notice that returns or shrinks and disappears, and the fluctuation production image vibrates up and down or left and right as the production progresses, and finally the vibration width becomes smaller and the vibration settles or increases. A vibrating notice or the like that is destroyed and develops into a ready-to-win effect can be exemplified. It is also possible to use the background notice of the above-described embodiment as a kind of basic notice.

[Other form 4]
In the above-described embodiment, the background notice is provided as a notice type (another notice type) different from the basic notice type, but it is also possible to provide notices other than the background notice as other notice types. For example, a button announcement that generates an effect suggesting the reliability of a big hit based on the operation of the performance button 63, or a plurality of mini character images with different reliability (rank) of the big win are provided, and any one of them can be displayed in a variable display. It is also possible to provide a mini-character notice or the like to be displayed at the start as another kind of notice. In addition, when a plurality of other notice types are provided, for example, a background notice type and a button notice type, or a background notice type, a button notice type, and a mini character notice type, a notice based on one of the plurality of basic notice types is provided. , it is also possible to combine two or more of a plurality of other advance notice types. This makes it possible to further diversify the manner in which the notice is executed.

[Other form 5]
In the above-described embodiment, when executing the composite notice, the main notice and the sub notice are started at different times, but it is also possible to start the main notice and the sub notice at the same time. In addition, depending on the basic notice composite pattern (contents of the main notice and sub notice, relationship between the basic notice type performed as the main notice and the basic notice type performed as the sub notice, etc.) or the same. This makes it possible to further diversify the manner in which the composite advance notice is executed.

As described above, examples and other forms have been described as embodiments of the present invention. They are not limited, and they can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art, and improvements based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have can be added as appropriate.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the composite notice is executed as the variable early notice in the low base state has been described, but the above-described composite notice can also be executed as the variable early notice in the high base state. be. In this case, in the high base state, for example, based on the fact that a variation pattern with a "variation time of 30000 ms" or more (see FIG. 9) is selected as the variation pattern of the special symbol, if a composite notice can be executed. good. This is because, in this way, it is possible to secure the execution time of the composite notice and obtain the effect of the composite notice.

46(a), 46(b), and 47 show the effect display mode of the comment notice, the effect display mode of the step-up notice, and the effect display mode of the screen distortion notice, respectively, in the above-described embodiment. However, the effect display mode of these notices is not limited to this, and the type and number of characters that appear, the content of comments, the design and type of images that show shaking, distortion, disappearance, etc. of the variable effect image, Colors and the like can take various forms.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine provided with one big winning device (big winning opening) that operates in a big win game (special game state), but the present invention is applied to this. The invention is not limited, and the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko game machine having a plurality of (for example, two) large winning devices (large winning openings).

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, for the preliminary determination based on the starting ball, the latest acquisition random number value (acquisition information) stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is read, and the read acquisition random number value (acquisition information) is determined. (Pre-judgment) was supposed to be performed ("starting ball entry process (S205)", see Figs. 11, 13, etc.), but the method of pre-judgment is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure holding storage unit, the area (acquired information storage means) that stores the acquired information that is subject to preliminary determination (that is, the acquired information acquired based on the starting ball) is stored in the main control unit and sub-control It may be provided in the RAM of the unit and the obtained information stored in the storage area (preliminary determination storage unit) may be determined (preliminary determination). In this case, by storing the result of the preliminary determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub-control unit, it is possible to erase the acquired information used for the preliminary determination (acquired information stored in another storage area).

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the control processing of digesting the second special figure reservation with priority over the first special figure reservation, the control processing of the so-called special figure 2 priority digestion, but not limited to this, the first special figure It may be a control process of preferentially digesting the hold to the second special figure hold, the control process of so-called special figure 1 priority digestion. In addition, priority is not set for the digestion of the first special reservation and the digestion of the second special reservation, and among the first special reservation and the second special reservation, the oldest one is digested in order. Control processing, that is, so-called order-of-ball (memory order) digestion control processing may be used. Further, the digestion of the first special figure reservation and the digestion of the second special figure reservation may be executed in parallel.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a type 1 pachinko machine that determines whether or not to activate the probability variation function based on the type of the jackpot pattern. is not limited to For example, the big winning opening (V attacker) is provided with a specific area (V area) as a variable probability operation opening, and the probability variation function is performed based on whether the game ball passes through the specific area (V passing) during the jackpot game. It is possible to apply the present invention to a type 1 pachinko game machine (so-called "V certain machine") that determines whether or not to operate. Alternatively, a specific area (V area) is provided in the large winning opening that can enter the ball when the result of the special symbol propriety determination is a small hit, and the game ball entering the big winning opening during the small winning game It is also possible to apply the present invention to a one- and two-type pachinko machine in which a jackpot game is executed when a specific area is passed (V pass), and a jackpot game is executed based on the V pass.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the probability variation function can be set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) by deactivating or activating the probability variation function. is not limited to this, for example, three or more types of probabilities can be set, such as medium probability (third probability) higher than low probability (first probability) and lower than high probability (second probability) good too. Furthermore, first low probability and first high probability (first probability condition), second low probability and second high probability (second probability condition), third low probability and third high probability (third probability condition), etc. , a plurality of types of probability conditions that define the relationship between low probability and high probability are provided, and any one of the plurality of types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selected) when the gaming machine is powered on, for example. good too.

[others]
Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (examples) disclosed in this specification will be disclosed as reference inventions.

(1-1) A variable display of identification information is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a predetermined profit can be given to the player based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information being a specific display result. A gaming machine capable of executing a special game,
An announcement effect executing means capable of executing an announcement effect related to the variable display of the identification information;
At least a first notice effect and a second notice effect are provided as the notice effect,
The announcement effect executing means is capable of executing the first announcement effect and the second announcement effect during the variable display of the identification information,
A gaming machine characterized in that the first notice effect and the second notice effect may be executed at the same time.

The gaming machine of (1-1) above has at least a first notice effect and a second notice effect as the notice effects related to the variable display of the identification information. The second notice effect can be executed, and each notice effect may be executed at the same time. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the respective advance notice effects executed at the same time, and by extension, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

It should be noted that ``simultaneously'' in ``the case where the first and second notice effects are executed at the same time'' means that part or all of the respective execution times of the first and second notice effects overlap. or the execution period of the other notice performance falls within the execution period of the other notice performance.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) above,
When the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed during the variable display of the identification information, the notice effect executing means can start the first notice effect and the second notice effect at different times. A gaming machine characterized by:

In the gaming machine (1-2) above, when the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed during the variable display of the identification information, the first notice effect and the second notice effect can be started at different times. ing. Thus, it is possible to make the start timings of the first notice performance and the second notice performance varied during the variable display of the identification information, and to attract the player's interest in each of the notice performances.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2) above,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when said first notice effect and said second notice effect are executed at the same time, said second notice effect ends earlier than said first notice effect.

In the gaming machine of (1-3) above, when the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed at the same time during the variable display of the identification information, the second notice effect precedes the first notice effect. It is supposed to end at As a result, from the player's point of view, it is possible to distinguish between the first notice effect and the second notice effect due to the difference in the final period of the notice effect, so that the player's interest in each of the notice effects executed at the same time can be aroused. It is possible to attract.

(1-4) In any one gaming machine from (1-1) to (1-3) above,
The first notice effect and the second notice effect suggest the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the identification information will be the specific display result,
The possibility suggested by the first notice effect and the possibility suggested by the second notice effect are different when the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed at the same time. Amusement machine.

In the gaming machine (1-4) above, the first notice effect and the second notice effect suggest the possibility (reliability) of the display result of the variable display of the identification information becoming the specific display result. , when the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed at the same time, the reliability suggested by the first notice effect and the reliability suggested by the second notice effect are different. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in each announcement effect executed at the same time.

(1-5) In any one gaming machine from (1-1) to (1-4) above,
a notice effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of notice effect patterns;
an advance notice effect pattern selection means for selecting an effect pattern of the advance notice effect to be executed from among the advance effect patterns stored in the advance notice effect pattern storage means when the advance notice effect executing means executes the advance notice effect. prepared,
The announcement effect execution means executes the announcement effect based on the announcement effect pattern selected by the announcement effect pattern selection means,
The announcement effect pattern selection means selects the announcement effect pattern of the first announcement effect when the announcement effect execution means executes the first announcement effect and the second announcement effect during the variable display of the identification information. and selecting a notice effect pattern of the second notice effect based on the selected notice effect pattern.

In the gaming machine of (1-5) above, when executing the notice effect, the effect pattern of the notice effect to be executed is selected from a plurality of the notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means, and the selected effect pattern is selected. The notice effect is executed based on the notice effect pattern. When executing the first notice effect and the second notice effect during the variable display of the identification information, the notice effect pattern of the first notice effect is selected, and based on the selected notice effect pattern of the first notice effect. , to select the announcement effect pattern of the second announcement effect. As a result, it is possible to make each of the notice effect patterns appropriate when the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed during the variable display of the identification information.

(1-6) In the gaming machine of (1-5) above,
The specific notice effect patterns among the notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means include a pattern corresponding to the first notice effect and a pattern corresponding to the second notice effect. game machine.

In the gaming machine of (1-6) above, the specific notice effect pattern among the notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means includes a pattern corresponding to the first notice effect and a pattern corresponding to the second notice effect. and are provided. Therefore, there are cases where a specific notice effect pattern is executed as a first notice effect and cases where it is executed as a second notice effect. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the announcement effect executed during the variable display of the identification information.

(1-7) In any one gaming machine from (1-1) to (1-6) above,
The first notice effect and the second notice effect are notice effects that can be executed during the variable display of the identification information and until a predetermined period elapses from the start of the variable display. .

In the gaming machine of (1-7) above, the first notice effect and the second notice effect are the notice effect that can be executed during the variable display of the identification information and until the predetermined period elapses from the start of the variable display. It's becoming This makes it possible to improve interest at the beginning of the variable display.

(2-1) A variable display of identification information is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a predetermined profit can be given to the player based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information becoming a specific display result. A gaming machine capable of executing a special game,
An announcement effect executing means capable of executing an announcement effect related to the variable display of the identification information;
At least a first notice effect and a second notice effect are provided as the notice effect,
The advance notice effect execution means executes one of the first notice effect and the second notice effect during the variable display of the identification information, and the first notice effect during the change display of the identification information. A gaming machine characterized in that there is a case where both of the second notice effects are executed.

The gaming machine of (2-1) above has at least a first notice effect and a second notice effect as the notice effects related to the variable display of the identification information. There are cases where either one of the second notice effects is executed, and cases where both the first notice effects and the second notice effects are executed. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the manner in which the announcement effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information, and furthermore to improve the amusement of the game.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1) above,
The advance notice effect execution means is capable of executing the first notice effect and the second notice effect respectively for a predetermined period,
When both the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed during the variable display of the identification information, after one of the first notice effect and the second notice effect is started, the notice effect is started. A game machine characterized by starting one of the advance notice performances during the execution period of the other notice performance.

In the gaming machine (2-2) above, it is possible to execute the first notice effect and the second notice effect respectively for a predetermined period. When both effects are executed, after one of the first notice effect and the second notice effect is started, the other notice effect is started during the execution period of the one notice effect. there is As a result, the execution timings of the first notice effect and the second notice effect overlap, and each notice effect is executed at the same time, so that it is possible to attract the player's interest in these notice effects. Become.

(2-3) In the gaming machine of (2-2) above,
The game machine is characterized in that the second notice effect ends earlier than the first notice effect.

In the gaming machine (2-3) above, when both the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed during the variable display of the identification information, the second notice effect precedes the first notice effect. It is supposed to end. As a result, from the player's point of view, it is possible to distinguish between the first notice effect and the second notice effect due to the difference in the ending period of the notice effect, so that it is possible to attract the player's interest in each of the notice effects. Become.

(2-4) In any one gaming machine from (2-1) to (2-3) above,
The first notice effect and the second notice effect suggest the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the identification information will be the specific display result,
When both the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed during the variable display of the identification information, the possibility suggested by the first notice effect and the possibility suggested by the second notice effect. A gaming machine characterized in that the

In the gaming machine (2-4) above, the first notice effect and the second notice effect suggest the possibility (reliability) of the display result of the variable display of the identification information becoming the specific display result. When both the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed during the variable display of the identification information, the reliability suggested by the first notice effect and the reliability suggested by the second notice effect shall be different. It's becoming As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in each of the advance notice effects that are executed during the variable display of the identification information.

(2-5) In any one gaming machine from (2-1) to (2-4) above,
a notice effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of notice effect patterns;
an advance notice effect pattern selection means for selecting an effect pattern of the advance notice effect to be executed from among the advance effect patterns stored in the advance notice effect pattern storage means when the advance notice effect executing means executes the advance notice effect. prepared,
The announcement effect execution means executes the announcement effect based on the announcement effect pattern selected by the announcement effect pattern selection means,
The announcement effect pattern selection means selects the announcement effect pattern of the first announcement effect when the announcement effect execution means executes both the first announcement effect and the second announcement effect during the variable display of the identification information. A gaming machine characterized by: selecting a second notice effect pattern, and selecting the notice effect pattern of the second notice effect based on the selected notice effect pattern.

In the gaming machine of (2-5) above, when executing the notice effect, the effect pattern of the notice effect to be executed is selected from a plurality of the notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means, and the selected effect pattern is selected. The notice effect is executed based on the notice effect pattern. When both the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed during the variable display of the identification information, the notice effect pattern of the first notice effect is selected, and the notice effect pattern of the selected first notice effect is selected. Based on this, the announcement effect pattern of the second announcement effect is selected. As a result, it is possible to make each of the notice effect patterns appropriate when both the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed during the variable display of the identification information.

(2-6) In the gaming machine of (2-5) above,
The specific notice effect patterns among the notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means include a pattern corresponding to the first notice effect and a pattern corresponding to the second notice effect. game machine.

In the gaming machine of (2-6) above, the specific notice effect pattern among the notice effect patterns stored in the notice effect pattern storage means includes a pattern corresponding to the first notice effect and a pattern corresponding to the second notice effect. and are provided. Therefore, there are cases where a specific notice effect pattern is executed as a first notice effect and cases where it is executed as a second notice effect. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the announcement effect executed during the variable display of the identification information.

(2-7) In any one gaming machine from (2-1) to (2-6) above,
The first notice effect and the second notice effect are notice effects that can be executed during the variable display of the identification information and until a predetermined period elapses from the start of the variable display. .

In the gaming machine of (2-7) above, the first notice effect and the second notice effect are the notice effect that can be executed during the variable display of the identification information and until the predetermined period elapses from the start of the variable display. It's becoming This makes it possible to improve interest at the beginning of the variable display.

(3-1) A variable display of identification information is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a predetermined profit can be given to the player based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information being a specific display result. A gaming machine capable of executing a special game,
An announcement effect executing means capable of executing an announcement effect related to the variable display of the identification information;
The notice effects include at least a specific notice type notice effect consisting of a plurality of notice effects,
The advance notice effect executing means is capable of executing two or more advance notice effects of the specific advance notice type during the variable display of the identification information until a predetermined period elapses from the start of the variable display,
A gaming machine characterized in that the two or more advance notice effects may be executed at the same time.

In the gaming machine of (3-1) above, as the advance notice effect related to the variable display of the identification information, at least a specific advance notice effect consisting of a plurality of advance notice effects is provided. Two or more advance notice effects of a specific advance notice type can be executed until a predetermined period elapses from the start of the variable display, and the respective advance notice effects may be executed at the same time. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to two or more advance notice performances of the specific advance notice type executed at the same time at the beginning of the variable display, and furthermore to improve the amusement of the game. .

In addition, "at the same time" in "two or more notice effects may be executed at the same time" means that part or all of the execution times of two or more notice effects overlap, or one notice effect This means that the execution times of two or more advance notice effects overlap with each other, such as the execution period of another notice effect falling within the execution period of .

(3-2) In the gaming machine of (3-1) above,
The advance notice effect executing means executes two or more advance notice effects of the specific advance notice type during the variable display of the identification information until a predetermined period elapses from the start of the variable display. A game machine characterized by being able to start advance notice performances at different times.

In the gaming machine of (3-2) above, when two or more advance notice effects of the specific advance notice type are executed during the variable display of the identification information and before the predetermined period elapses from the start of the variable display of the identification information, the two or more advance notice effects are executed. The above notice effects can be started at different times. As a result, it is possible to vary the start timings of two or more advance notice performances of the specific advance notice type during the variable display of the identification information, and to attract the player's interest in each of the advance notice performances.

(3-3) In the gaming machine of (3-1) or (3-2) above,
A game machine characterized in that, when two or more of the notice performances are executed at the same time, one of the notice performances ends earlier than the other notice performances.

In the gaming machine (3-3) above, when two or more notice effects of a specific notice type are executed at the same time, one of the notice effects ends before the other notice effects. . As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the advance notice performance by making the respective end periods of two or more notice performances executed at the same time different.

(3-4) In any one gaming machine from (3-1) to (3-3) above,
The notice effect of the specific notice type suggests the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the identification information will be the specific display result,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when two or more of the forewarning performances are executed at the same time, the possibilities indicated by the respective forewarning performances are different.

In the gaming machine (3-4) above, the notice effect of the specific notice type suggests the possibility (reliability) that the display result of the variable display of the identification information will be the specific display result, and the identification information When two or more notice performances of a specific notice type are executed at the same time during the variable display of , the reliability suggested by each notice performance is different. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in each of the advance notice effects that are executed during the variable display of the identification information.

(3-5) In any one gaming machine from (3-1) to (3-4) above,
The notice effect includes a notice effect different from the specific notice type and a notice effect of another notice type consisting of a plurality of notice effects,
The advance notice effect executing means performs the advance notice effect of one of the specific advance notice types and one of the other notice types or It is possible to execute two or more advance notice effects,
A gaming machine characterized in that one notice effect of the specific notice type and one or two or more notice effects of the other notice types may be executed at the same time.

In the gaming machine described in (3-5) above, as the notice effect, a notice effect different from the specific notice type and consisting of a plurality of notice effects of another notice type is provided, and a variable display of the identification information is provided. during the period from the start of the variable display until a predetermined period elapses, one notice effect of the specific notice type and one or two or more notice effects of the other notice types can be executed, and 1 announcement effect and 1 or 2 or more announcement effects of other announcement types may be executed at the same time. For this reason, at the beginning of the variable display, not only can two or more notice effects of the specific notice type (prediction effects between specific notice types) be executed at the same time, can be executed at the same time as the advance notice effect. As a result, it is possible to diversify the manner in which the advance notice effect is executed at the beginning of the variable display.

1 pachinko game machine 2 game board 3 game area 4 rail member 5 board surface lamp 6 ball return prevention piece 7 image display device 7a display screen 8 production pattern 9a first production suspension 9b second production Suspension, 9c First effect suspension display area (first effect suspension display part), 9d Second effect suspension display area (second effect suspension display part), 20 First start opening, 21 Second start opening, 28 Gate, 30 Big winning mouth, 31 big winning device, 41a first special symbol display (first special symbol display unit), 41b second special symbol display unit (second special symbol display unit), 80 main control board (main control unit) , 81 microcomputer for game control, 90 sub control board (sub control section), 91 microcomputer for effect control, 100 image control board (image control section), 101 microcomputer for image control.

Claims (1)

A special game can be executed in which identification information is variably displayed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the display result of the identification information variably displayed becomes a specific display result, in which a predetermined profit can be given to the player. A gaming machine that becomes
an announcement effect execution means capable of executing an announcement effect related to the variable display of the identification information;
an announcement effect selection means capable of selecting an announcement effect to be executed from among a plurality of types of predetermined announcement effects,
As an execution mode in the case of executing the notice effect related to the variable display during a predetermined period during the variable display of the identification information, one type of notice effect among the plurality of types of the notice effects is set as the first notice effect, and the other one is set as the first notice effect. A specific execution mode in which a type or two or more types of advance notice effects are used as a second notice effect, and the first notice effect and the second notice effect are executed in parallel,
When executing the notice effect in the specific execution mode,
The advance notice effect selection means selects , by lottery, a notice effect to be executed as the first notice effect and a notice effect to be executed as the second notice effect from among the plurality of types of notice effects. After selecting the announcement effect to be executed as the first announcement effect, the announcement effect to be executed as the second announcement effect is selected based on the result of the selection,
wherein the foretelling effect executing means starts the first foretelling effect before the second foretelling effect, out of the first foretelling effect and the second foretelling effect selected by the foretelling effect selecting means; While there are cases where the second notice effect is started before the first notice effect, in either case, the second notice effect is ended before the first notice effect . A game machine characterized by

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