JP6622271B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a big hit game advantageous to the player is given after a specific display result is obtained in the symbol variation game. In the symbol variation game, a notice effect indicating the degree of expectation that a big hit game is given is executed.

  Among such pachinko machines, for example, as in Patent Document 1, a special effect that displays a special image related to time counting, such as counting down the time until a notice effect is executed, is executed. It is disclosed, and attention can be paid to the time until the notice effect is executed by executing the special effect.

JP 2013-140 A

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest of the game by enhancing the effect of special effects.
This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

A gaming machine that solves the above problem is provided with an effect execution means for executing an effect in a gaming machine to which an advantageous state advantageous to a player is given after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game. In the symbol variation game, one or a plurality of variation cycles are executed, and the effect execution means can execute a special effect that displays a special image related to the counting of time, and the special image has a special count in the special effect. When displayed as a result, a special notice effect is executed. The special effect includes a first special effect and a second special effect. The first special effect is a final variation cycle among a plurality of variation cycles. a presentation for starting execution during execution of a non-final variation cycles before than, the second special effect is a demonstration for starting execution during execution of said final variation cycle, Serial special announcement attraction in both the case where the second special effect to the case where the first special effect is executed is executed, be directed to start execution at the same timing during the execution of said final variation cycle The content of the special notice effect is the content of the effect common to the case where the first special effect is executed and the case where the second special effect is executed, and the special image is the first image. if indicated in the special effect, the than when the second displayed in special effect, image der which starts counting the time from time longer the predetermined time is, the presentation execution section, in the special effect A specific effect can be executed before the special image that starts counting the time is displayed. The specific effect includes a first specific effect that is executed over a predetermined first effect time, and the first effect. Performance There is a second specific effect that is executed over a predetermined second effect time longer than the time, and the first special effect is performed over the first effect time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle. After executing the first specific effect, when displaying a special image that starts counting time during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle or the non-final fluctuation cycle, and during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle After executing the second specific effect over the second effect time, there may be a case where a special image that starts counting time is displayed during the execution of the final variation cycle or the non-final variation cycle. Is the gist.

Regarding the gaming machine, the specific effect includes a third specific effect, and the first special effect executes the first specific effect over the first effect time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle. The third specific effect is executed when execution of the first specific effect is completed during execution of the non-final variation cycle, and the third specific effect is performed during execution of the final variation cycle or during execution of the non-final variation cycle. 3 When displaying a special image that starts counting time when the execution of the specific effect is completed, and executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle, The third specific effect is executed when the execution of the second specific effect is completed during the execution of the non-final variation cycle, and the third specific effect is performed during the execution of the final variation cycle or the non-final variation cycle. Specific production There may be configured to have a case of displaying a special image that starts counting the time when finished.

Regarding the gaming machine, the special effect includes a third special effect, and the special notice effect includes a first special notice effect and an advantageous expectation degree to which an advantageous state is given more than the first special notice effect. There is a low second special notice effect, and the effect executing means executes the first special notice effect when the special image is displayed as a special counting result in the first special effect, and in the second special effect, When the special image is displayed as a special counting result, a first special notice effect is executed, and when the special image is displayed as a special counting result in the third special effect, a second special notice effect is executed, When the special image is displayed in the first special effect and the second special effect, the special image is an image that starts counting time from a longer time than that displayed in the third special effect. It may be.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the time until a super reach production is performed. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various productions. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various productions. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various productions. The figure which shows prefetch command setting processing. The figure which shows a 1st timer production | presentation determination process. The figure which shows a 2nd timer production | presentation determination process. The figure which shows the production pattern of a timer production. The figure which shows the kind of introduction effect. The figure which shows a timer effect control process. The figure which shows the execution aspect of (a)-(k) timer production. (A)-(i) The figure which shows the execution aspect of a timer effect. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows a timer production | presentation determination process.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame body 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is launched toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball by operating the launch handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame body 11. The decorative lamp 17 incorporates a light emitter (not shown), and is configured to be able to emit light, blink, and extinguish with the light emitter. The decoration lamp 17 performs an effect of light emission, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame body 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 performs effects (hereinafter referred to as audio effects) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an operation button 19 at a position on the front side of the frame 11 and operable by a player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, at the time of production.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position where it can be viewed by the player. In the information display device 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to display one type or a plurality of types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the “first special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “first special game”.

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to display one type or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the “second special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “second special game”.

  Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished from each other, these are collectively referred to as “special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)”, and the special symbol variation game is referred to as “ It may be indicated as “special game”. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a jackpot lottery described later) executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with time. In this specification, “definite stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, “definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning for symbols. The special symbols that can be derived in the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result (specific display result) and a miss symbol as a loss display result, respectively. . In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized that the player wins a jackpot. In a special game, when a lost symbol is derived, it can be recognized that the player loses the symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is awarded after the special game ends. In other words, the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game won in the big hit lottery. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game (state) that is advantageous to the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

  In this embodiment, after the special symbol is confirmed and stopped and the special game is ended, the time until the start of the next special game or the start of the jackpot game is allowed as a variable interval time (in this embodiment, 0.5 s) is specified. That is, the variable interval time is the time from the end of the current special game until the start of the next special game or the start of the big hit game is permitted.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. First special hold display part 2
2c displays information that allows recognition of the number of times of the first special game whose execution has been suspended because the suspension condition has been established but the execution condition has not yet been established. In the following description, the number of first special games that are on hold is indicated as “first special hold number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the second special game has been put on hold because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the second special game being held is indicated as “second special hold number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are “4”, respectively.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal winning symbol and an ordinary off symbol. When a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that it is a normal winning symbol. In a normal game, when an out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that it is out of normal. In the present embodiment, when winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because it makes it easier to establish the hold condition for the second special game.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of normal games whose execution is held to be recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of ordinary holds is “4”.

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by dividing the surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 with various decorations at the approximate center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as effect execution means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r where an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 through the opening 26a of the center frame 26 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

  In the present embodiment, the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27 include an effect symbol variation game in which effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as a character or a pattern, and is used for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by changing and displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third rows of symbol rows in predetermined directions.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big hit symbol is derived, in the effect game, the big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbols is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. In the special game, when an outlier symbol is derived, in the effect game, an outlier symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the symbol combinations that are out of place due to the effect symbols are symbol combinations in which the effect symbols in at least some columns are different from the effect symbols in other columns, such as “787” and “556”. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped. In this specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, for example, a state where the effect symbol is displayed in a swinging manner.

  An effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first and third columns in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and the column is different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect design is continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start port 28 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first start port 28 is always opened so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. Thus, the first start sensor SE1 as the first detecting means detects the entrance of the game ball to the first start port 28 (the game ball that has entered the first start port 28).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. As described above, the second start sensor SE2 as the second detection unit detects the entrance of the game ball to the second start port 29 (the game ball that has entered the second start port 29).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 that can be operated in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second start port 29 or can be easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game. Thus, the normal variable member 30 as the opening / closing means operates so that the second start port 29 can be in the allowable state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning opening 31 that opens to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special prize sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31. For example, the special prize sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when a special winning sensor SE3 detects a game ball, a winning ball payout condition is satisfied. As described above, the special prize sensor SE3 as the special detection means detects a game ball entering the big prize opening 31 (a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 31 or can be easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the big winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game. As described above, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing means operates so that the special winning opening 31 as the special entrance can take the permitted state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a normal game hold condition may be established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that opens to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, a winning ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of general winning awards.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first start port 28, a second start port 29, a large winning port 31, and a general winning port 34 as winning ports. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning opening different from the winning opening. “Winning” means that a game ball enters a winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a member for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 such as a nail or a windmill.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high probability state, since the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is increased as compared with the low probability state, the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-power support state”. In the high base state, the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 29 is increased, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 29. Easy state, improved entrance rate).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal game is longer than that in the low base state. In addition, as opening time extension control, the number of times of opening of the normally variable member 30 in one normal hit game is increased more than that in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is released once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the time longer than that in the low base state.

  In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds zero. For this reason, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in an allowable state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second start port 29 compared to the high base state.

  Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game is made shorter than that in the low base state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state” for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called “non-variable time shortened state” for the special symbol.

  In the following description, a gaming state having a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. In addition, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “low probability and high base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “high probability and high base state”.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. Each type of jackpot symbol has a jackpot type. A plurality of types of jackpot games (types of jackpot) each have a type of jackpot game.

  In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. In the big hit game, after the elapse of the opening time, a plurality of round games are performed in which the big winning opening 31 is opened. Round games are played up to the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is a predetermined number.

  One round game has a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“10” in the present embodiment) of game balls enters the big winning opening 31 or a second end when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. The process is terminated when the condition is satisfied. In other words, the end condition for finishing each of the round games of the plurality of times is the first end condition in which the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 31 is the upper limit, and the game that entered the big prize opening 31. There is a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses without the number of game balls entering the upper limit number. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined release mode, and specifically, takes the open state when the round game starts and takes the closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed as the predetermined effect. The jackpot game is terminated as the ending time elapses.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, among the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are symbols ZA and 35 types of jackpot symbols are symbols ZB. Respectively. Of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are the symbols Za and 35 types of jackpot symbols are the symbols Zb. It is classified. Hereinafter, the type of jackpot is expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb using the type of jackpot symbol. The type of jackpot game given based on the type of jackpot is also expressed as a jackpot game based on symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb using the type of jackpot symbol.

  As a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 16 times are set as the upper limit number of round games. As a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, eight times less than 16 times are determined as the upper limit number of round games.

  In this embodiment, the same opening time (8 s in this embodiment) and the same ending time (10 s in this embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

  As a gaming state given after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. On the other hand, a low probability state is given as a gaming state given after the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, and a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is a special game. The high base state is given until the game is finished or until the big hit game is given before the upper limit number of special games is finished.

  In this embodiment, as the big hit probability, 205/65536 (about 1/320) is determined in the low probability state, and 451/65536 (about 1/145) is determined in the high probability state. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is determined in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is determined in the high base state. The total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one normal game is 400 ms in the low base state and 1900 ms in the high base state (700 ms for the first opening and 1200 ms for the second opening). Yes. The number of prize balls is “4” when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, “1” when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and a game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3. “15” is determined when it is detected, and “5” is determined when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The sub control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub control board 41 performs a process for executing a display effect by the effect display device 27, a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, and a sound effect by the speaker 18.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the content of the effect of the effect game that is performed after the special game is started until the special game is ended. The variation pattern may not be information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game that is performed after the special game is started until the special game is ended.

  The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot variation pattern, the contents of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect as the effect contents of the effect game are determined. In the outlier variation pattern, the content of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the eventually without the reach effect or through the reach effect is defined as the effect content of the effect game.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main control board 40 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal that is output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

  The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40 a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

  The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing the sub control program. The sub control ROM 41b stores a sub control program, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub control ROM 41 b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub control ROM 41 b stores light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub control ROM 41b stores sound effect data related to sound effects in the speaker 18.

  The sub control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The sub-control board 41 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. A sub-control CPU 41a;
The decoration lamp 17 is connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first start port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). Determine. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. Thereby, the hold conditions for the first special game are established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next interrupt processing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

  When there is no game ball in the first start port 28, when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2. When no game ball is in the second start port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  When a game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). Determine. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. As a result, the hold condition for the second special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that it is the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not being played and when the special game is not being played, while the negative control is made when the jackpot game or the special game is being played. When the execution conditions for the special game are not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is established, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the second special hold number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the first special hold number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. As described above, the main control CPU 40a causes the second special game to be executed with priority over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting “1”. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the jackpot based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination), and the main control CPU 40a that performs the big win lottery according to the game balls entering the first start port 28 or the second start port 29 corresponds to the big win lottery means. The determination whether or not to win the jackpot is made, for example, based on whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. Note that whether or not to win the jackpot may be determined based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

In the case of winning a big win, the main control CPU 40a determines the big win symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and provides information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, as the game start command, the first game start command for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the first special game and the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern of the second special game are used. There is a second game start command to instruct, which is information that can specify which special game variation pattern is based on.

  On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big win, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the missing symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined missing symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control for starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a is based on the result of the subtraction of the second special holding number, the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), the big hit symbol based on the results of the big hit lottery (big hit determination), or the determination of the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The change pattern is determined, and a symbol command and a game start command are set. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. The main control CPU 40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, instructs to stop the variation of the effect symbols and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a game) Set to the output buffer.

  Thus, the main control CPU 40a can perform control related to the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform a big hit lottery of the first special game in response to the game ball entering the first start port 28, and according to the game ball entering the second start port 29. The big hit lottery of the second special game can be performed.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs a control to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants a jackpot game by executing a jackpot process.

When the special bonus game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit). When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is closed, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games is completed.

  Further, every time a round game is started, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game. Thus, the main control CPU 40a capable of giving a big hit game corresponds to an advantageous state giving means for the big hit game, and the advantageous state giving means.

Next, game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a has a main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c with a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state when the big hit game is terminated. Set the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the main base status flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

  When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a has a main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c with a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when the big hit game is terminated. Set the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the main base status flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (100 in this embodiment) is the remaining number of times of the special game to which the high base state is given. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  Then, every time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts “1” from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state with the end of the special game where the remaining number of times becomes “0”. Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main probability state flag, a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state when starting the big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the control to the low base state is specified in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) that can specify the low probability state. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a indicates information that can specify the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command). ) In the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main base state flag, a value that can be specified to control to the low base state, information that can specify the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) is output to the output buffer Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a indicates information that can specify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) In the output buffer.

Next, various processes performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the jackpot based on the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that is not based on the effect symbol.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the reach symbol combination including the reach (for example, “787”) when the reach effect is executed and the reach effect is executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the deviation variation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. In addition, as a condition for executing the reach effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a has performed a predetermined reach lottery and won the reach lottery.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each column, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined symbol when the predetermined timing arrives after starting the effect game, and the symbol combination based on the symbol determined based on the input of the game end command. Is derived. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may count the change time that can be specified from the change pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the big hit effect process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. When the sub control CPU 41a inputs the round command, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed. Further, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a round end command, the round effect is ended. When the ending command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed. Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect to be executed as the jackpot effect during the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed.

Next, game state processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a low probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the secondary control CPU 41a inputs a high probability state command, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high probability state in the secondary probability state flag stored in the secondary control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low probability state or a high probability state by referring to the sub probability state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a receives the low base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the secondary control CPU 41a inputs a high base state command, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the secondary base state flag stored in the secondary control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a can identify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c.

Next, the fluctuation pattern will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 3, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, the fluctuation patterns HP15, HP16, and HP54 are defined as big hit fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation patterns HP13, HP14, and HP53 are defined as outlier reach fluctuation patterns (shown as “outage R” in the drawing), and the fluctuation patterns HP11, HP12, HP51, and HP52 are respectively defined as outlier fluctuation patterns.

  In the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP11 to HP16 are examples of variation patterns that can be selected in the low base state, and the variation patterns HP51 to HP54 are examples of variation patterns that can be selected in the high base state.

  The change pattern HP12 that can be selected in the low base state is a change pattern that shortens the change time of the change pattern HP11. Note that the variation pattern that can be selected in the high base state includes a variation pattern HP52 that further shortens the variation time of the variation pattern HP12 that can be selected in the low base state. For this reason, in the high base state, it is easier to determine a variation pattern in which the variation time is shortened than in the low base state.

  The variation patterns HP13 and HP15 are variation patterns in which a first super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR1”) effect is executed. The variation patterns HP14 and HP16 are variation patterns in which a second super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR2”) effect is executed. The variation patterns HP53 and HP54 are variation patterns in which a third super reach (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “SR3”) effect is executed. The SR1 effect is an effect that develops into SR1 after the reach is formed. The SR2 effect is an effect that develops to SR2 after the reach is formed. The SR3 effect is an effect that develops to SR3 after the reach is formed.

  Further, when a fluctuation pattern (outlier fluctuation pattern and outlier reach fluctuation pattern) that is out of place in the low base state is determined, and the random number value used to determine the fluctuation pattern is “0” to “220”, outlier fluctuation The patterns HP11 and HP12 are selected. When the random number values used for determining the variation pattern are “221” to “249”, the outlier reach variation pattern HP13 is out of order, and when the random number values used for determining the variation pattern are “250” and “251”, out of range. The reach variation pattern HP14 is selected.

  When the big hit variation pattern is determined in the low base state, when the random number value used for determining the variation pattern is “0” to “130”, the variation pattern HP15 determines that the random number value used for determining the variation pattern is “ When “131” to “251”, the variation pattern HP16 is selected.

When a variation pattern (outlier variation pattern and outlier reach variation pattern) that is deviated in the high base state is determined, the random number value used to determine the variation pattern is “0” to “
When it is “235”, the deviation variation patterns HP51 and HP52 are selected. When the random number values used for determining the variation pattern are “236” to “251”, the outlier reach variation pattern HP53 is selected. When the big hit variation pattern is determined in the high base state, the variation pattern HP54 is selected.

  Thus, the big hit expectation is suggested by executing the SR1 to SR3 effects both when the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined and when the reach fluctuation pattern is decided. In particular, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined such that the big hit expectation is higher when the SR2 effect is executed than when the SR1 effect is executed. That is, the reach effect includes an SR2 effect and an SR1 effect that has a lower jackpot expectation than the SR2 effect.

  Further, when the shift variation pattern is determined in the low base state, the total number of special hold after subtraction, which is the sum of the first special hold number after subtraction and the second special hold number after subtraction, is “0” to “ When “2”, the variation pattern HP11 is selected, and when the total number of special hold after subtraction is “3” to “7”, the variation pattern HP12 is selected. Similarly, when the deviation variation pattern is determined in the high base state, the total number of special hold after subtraction, which is the sum of the first special hold number after subtraction and the second special hold number after subtraction, is “0”. When “˜4”, the variation pattern HP51 is selected, and when the total number of special hold after subtraction is “5” to “7”, the variation pattern HP52 is selected. In other words, the variation time of the special game becomes one of a plurality of types of variation times according to the number of special suspensions (the number of suspensions of special games) that are suspended at the start of execution of the special game.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the variation patterns HP13 to HP16, HP53, and HP54 are determined based on the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern in the same manner regardless of the number of special reservations after subtraction. The That is, when the SR1 effect, the SR2 effect, and the SR3 effect are executed in the special game, the SR1 effect, the SR2 effect, and the SR3 effect are the special game regardless of the number of special hold at the start of the execution of the special game. Are executed at the same timing. In this embodiment, the super reach effect such as the SR1 effect and the SR2 effect corresponds to the special notice effect, the SR2 effect corresponds to the first special notice effect, and the SR1 effect corresponds to the second special notice effect.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, when the SR1 effect is executed in the special game, the SR1 effect is executed in the sub control ROM 41b after the execution of the special game is started (in SR1). 18s is stored as the time until (development). In the present embodiment, when the SR2 effect is executed in the special game, 24s is stored in the sub-control ROM 41b as the time from when the execution of the special game is started until the SR2 effect is executed. . For this reason, when the game start command indicating the variation patterns HP13 to HP16 is input, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the time from when the execution of the special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed. .

  In the present embodiment, a timer effect as a special effect can be executed on the effect display device 27. In the present embodiment, the timer effect is an effect that counts the time until various SR effects are executed. Specifically, the timer effect in the present embodiment is an effect of counting the time until the SR1 effect is executed and the time until the SR2 effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the timer effect includes an introduction effect until the timer count starts and a count effect for counting the timer.

The introductory effect is an effect that allows the execution of the timer effect to be specified but specifies that the execution of the counting effect has not yet started. In particular, as the introduction effect in the present embodiment, an introduction image that can specify that the execution of the timer effect has been started and a preparation image that can specify that the count effect has not been executed are displayed.

  The count effect is an effect that is executed after the introduction effect ends, and is an effect that counts time. In particular, the count effect in the present embodiment is an effect of displaying the timer value on the effect display device 27 so that the timer value can be specified. After the timer value is displayed as the count start time when the count is started, the count effect is displayed. This is an effect in which the timer value is subtracted and the timer value becomes “0”. Various SR effects may be executed when the timer value becomes “0” in the counting effects. That is, the timer effect is an effect of displaying a timer image related to time counting, and is an effect of executing various SR effects when the timer value is displayed as “0”. As described above, the introduction image, the preparation image, and the timer value (images with which the timer value can be specified) correspond to a special image relating to time counting, and the counting result displayed with the timer value “0” is the special counting result. It corresponds to. In this embodiment, a special count result is obtained when the timer value is subtracted and the timer value becomes “0”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the timer value is added and the timer value is A special count result may be obtained when a specific value (eg, “1000”) is reached.

  In addition, the timer effect in the present embodiment includes a case where it is executed during one special game and a case where it is executed across a plurality of consecutive special games. Specifically, when it is determined that the special game whose execution is suspended is the special game in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, the timer effect is executed over a plurality of consecutive special games. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the special game to be executed is a special game in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, the timer effect is executed during the special game (during one special game). The Hereinafter, a timer effect executed over a plurality of consecutive special games may be referred to as a “first timer effect”, and a timer effect executed in one special game may be referred to as a “second timer effect”.

Next, an image display mode in the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, and the first hold image indicating the first special hold number is displayed as “4”. . Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbol that has been displayed in a fixed stop state is variably displayed, and the first reserved image is displayed. Displayed as “3”. Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, when a game ball enters the first start port 28 during execution of the special game, the first hold image is displayed as “4”. And as shown in FIG.5 (d), when execution of a special game is complete | finished, the production | presentation symbol currently fluctuated and displayed will be a fixed stop display as a symbol combination of losing.

  As shown in FIG. 5E, when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbol that has been displayed in a fixed stop state is variably displayed, and the first reserved image is displayed. Displayed as “3”. In this case, when the execution of the special game is started, the display of the first introduction image (in this embodiment, the COUNT image) that can specify the start of the execution of the timer effect is started, and the timer effect (the introduction effect of the timer effect) is started. ) Is started. Next, as shown in FIG. 5F, when the display of the first introduction image is completed, the third introduction image (READY image in the present embodiment) is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (g), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed are fixedly stopped and displayed as outlier symbol combinations.

As shown in FIG. 5 (h), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbol that has been displayed in a fixed stop state is variably displayed, and the first reserved image is displayed. Displayed as “2”. In this case, when the execution of the special game is started, the count start time (for example, “24 s”) is displayed as the timer value, and then the timer value is subtracted from the count start time. That is, the execution of the measurement effect of the timer effect in which an image capable of specifying the timer value is displayed is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed are fixedly stopped and displayed as outlier symbol combinations.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbol that has been displayed in a fixed stop state is variably displayed, and the first reserved image is displayed. Displayed as “1”. In this case, an extra effect in which an extra time (for example, “12s”) is added (added) to the timer value that has been continuously subtracted from the previous special game is executed. And as shown in FIG.6 (c), when execution of a special game is complete | finished, the production | presentation symbol currently fluctuated and displayed will be a fixed stop display as an off symbol combination.

  As shown in FIG. 6D, when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbol that has been displayed in a fixed stop state is variably displayed, and the first reserved image is displayed. Erased. In this case, an extra effect in which an extra time (for example, “12s”) is added (added) to the timer value that has been continuously subtracted from the previous special game is executed. Next, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), the left and right stage effect symbols are temporarily stopped as a reach symbol combination, and after reaching the reach, as shown in FIG. 6 (f), it continues. When the timer value that has been subtracted is displayed as “0”, the execution of the SR effect (for example, the SR2 effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed are confirmed and stopped as out-of-order symbol combinations, or as shown in FIG. 6 (h). In some cases, the symbol combination is displayed as a big hit symbol combination.

In addition to the timer effect (first timer effect) over a plurality of consecutive special games, a timer effect (second timer effect) may be executed in one special game.
As shown in FIG. 7A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the first reserved image indicating the first special reservation number is displayed as “1”, and the effect symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbol that has been displayed in a fixed stop state is variably displayed, and the first reserved image is displayed. Erased. In this case, when the execution of the special game is started, the display of the first introduction image that can specify the start of the execution of the timer effect is started, and the execution of the timer effect (timer effect introduction effect) is started. And as shown in FIG.7 (c), after the display of a 1st introduction image is complete | finished, after a count start time (for example, "21s") is displayed as a timer value, without displaying a 3rd introduction image The timer value is subtracted from the counting start time. That is, the execution of the measurement effect of the timer effect in which an image capable of specifying the timer value is displayed is started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped as a reach symbol combination, and after reaching the reach, as shown in FIG. 7 (e), it continues. When the timer value that has been subtracted is displayed as “0”, the execution of the SR effect (for example, the SR2 effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed are confirmed and stopped as out-of-order symbol combinations, or as shown in FIG. 6 (h). In some cases, the symbol combination is displayed as a big hit symbol combination.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7F, when the execution of the special game is started, the display of the second introduction image (special COUNT image in this embodiment) that can specify the start of the execution of the timer effect is started. In some cases, execution of a timer effect (timer effect introduction effect) is started. Such a second introductory image is an introductory image that is displayed with a different display time and different display content compared to the first introductory image, but is not limited thereto, and may be displayed with the same display content, for example. .

Next, as shown in FIG. 7G, when the display of the second introduction image is finished, the count start time (for example, “19 s”) is displayed as a timer value without displaying the third introduction image. Later, the timer value is displayed to be subtracted from the counting start time. That is, the execution of the measurement effect of the timer effect in which an image capable of specifying the timer value is displayed is started.

  Next, the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination, and after the reach is formed, the timer value continuously subtracted is “0” as shown in FIG. ”Is displayed, the execution of the SR effect (for example, the SR2 effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed are confirmed and stopped as out-of-order symbol combinations, or as shown in FIG. 6 (h). In some cases, the symbol combination is displayed as a big hit symbol combination.

  In the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed in one special game, the first introduction effect is executed when the count effect that counts the time until the same SR effect is executed is executed. The timer value counting start time varies depending on whether the second introduction effect is executed. As a specific example, when counting the time until the same SR2 effect is executed, when the first introduction effect (effect time “3 s”) is executed, “21 s” is the second When the introduction effect (effect time “5 s”) is executed, “19 s” is the counting start time.

  Here, the prefetch command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. This prefetch command setting process is a process of setting a prefetch command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers. In addition, the prefetch command setting process is executed immediately after the special symbol input process is finished, triggered by a game ball entering the first start port 28 when the first special hold number is not the upper limit number. This pre-read command setting process determines whether or not the various random numbers acquired with the entry of the first start port 28 in the special symbol input process match a predetermined determination value of the special game corresponding to the entry. This is a process for determining (in advance) before execution.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 40a, when the first special hold number is an upper limit value, in the high base state, the predetermined number of times (for example, after being controlled from the high base state to the low base state) In the case of a special game (four times), it is determined whether or not the regulation condition is satisfied (step S101). When the restriction condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the restriction condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

  In step S <b> 102, the main control CPU 40 a refers to various random numbers acquired as the first starting port 28 enters the ball. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a prefetch command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the first special hold number when the game ball enters the first start port 28 as an opportunity. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads a random number value used for the big hit lottery acquired with the entry of the first starting port 28, and specifies whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value. In particular, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery matches the common big hit judgment value among the big hit judgment values, the high probability dedicated big hit judgment value, or the big hit judgment value. Is identified. That is, whether the main control CPU 40a matches the jackpot determination value regardless of whether or not the random number value used for the jackpot lottery is in a high probability state, or matches the jackpot determination value only when it is in a high probability state. Therefore, it is specified whether or not the jackpot determination value does not coincide with the high probability state.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the special symbol distribution random number acquired as the first starting port 28 enters the ball, and based on the read value, the big hit symbol (big hit symbol) Type).

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads a random number value used for determining the variation pattern acquired along with the first start port 28 and enters the reach state when there is a deviation based on the read value. And the type of reach effect (SR1 effect and SR2 effect). In the present embodiment, regardless of the first special hold number and the second special hold number, it is determined whether or not the reach state is formed until the execution of the special game is started. In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads a random number value used for determining a variation pattern acquired along with the first start port 28 and enters a jackpot based on the read value. And specify.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a determines a prefetch command corresponding to the result specified in this way. Specifically, the pre-read command includes the current first special hold number, whether or not to win the big win lottery depending on whether or not it is in a high probability state, the type of the big win in the case of the big win, and the case where it is off Whether or not the variation pattern in which the reach state is formed is determined is a command that can specify the type of reach effect.

  In this way, the main control CPU 40a at least determines whether or not the first special game corresponding to the ball hit is a big hit before the start of the special game based on the ball ball triggered by the ball entering the first start port 28. Generate an identifiable prefetch command. Such a pre-read command is information that can specify the current special pending number, whether it is a big hit, whether it is a big hit type, whether it is out of reach reach, and the type of reach production. It can be said that the information can specify whether to win the lottery. Thus, the pre-read command corresponds to the specific information, and the main control CPU 40a that generates the pre-read command corresponds to the specific information generating means.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated prefetch command in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, when a prefetch command is output, the first hold number command is output before that.

  On the other hand, when the pre-read command and the first hold number command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the first special hold number from the pre-read command, and sub-reads the pre-read command corresponding to the first special hold number. It is stored in the control RAM 41c. In particular, since the first special hold number is designated by the prefetch command, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the prefetch command for each first special game.

  Next, the first timer effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The first timer effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the first timer effect based on the prefetch command. Further, the first timer effect determination process is executed in response to an input of a prefetch command.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the input prefetch command (step S111), and determines whether to execute the first timer effect based on the prefetch command. A timer effect execution lottery process is executed (step S112).

In this case, on the assumption that a prefetch command having the same first special hold number is input, a probability that a prefetch command that is a big hit is higher than a prefetch command that causes a loss reach fluctuation is higher. The first timer effect execution lottery is won. In the present embodiment, when a prefetch command that causes a deviation fluctuation is input, the first timer effect execution lottery is not won. Thus, the big hit expectation can be specified by whether or not the first timer effect is executed.

  Further, the lottery probability of the first timer effect execution lottery is set so that the big hit expectation degree is higher when the first special hold number is larger than when the first special hold number is small. As a specific example, on the premise that a prefetch command that is a big hit is input, the first special hold number is “3” when the prefetch command having the first special hold number “4” is input. The first timer effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when the pre-read command “” is input. Assuming that a pre-fetch command that is a big hit is input, when a pre-read command with the first special hold number “3” is input, a pre-read command with the first special hold number “2” is input. The first timer effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when it was made. In the present embodiment, when a prefetch command having the first special hold number “1” is input, the first timer effect execution lottery is not won. In this way, the big hit expectation can be specified by the number of times of execution of the first special game in which the first timer effect is executed, and when the number of times of execution of the first special game in which the first timer effect is executed is larger. The big hit expectation is higher than when the number of times of execution of the first special game in which the 1-timer effect is executed is small.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first timer effect execution lottery has been won (step S113). If it is not determined that the first timer effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the first timer effect determination process.

  When it is determined that the first timer effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the first timer effect effect including the effect pattern of the first timer effect based on the pre-read command and the type of introduction effect of the first timer effect. The contents are determined (step S114).

  As will be described in detail later, in this process, when a prefetch command having the first special hold number “4” is input, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect patterns TEP411, TEP421, TEP422, as the effect patterns of the first timer effect. One of TEP431 and TEP432 (see FIG. 11) is determined. When a prefetch command having the first special hold number “3” is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines any of the effect patterns TEP311, TEP321, and TEP322 (see FIG. 11) as the effect pattern of the first timer effect. To do. When the prefetch command with the first special hold number “2” is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern TEP211 (see FIG. 11) as the effect pattern of the first timer effect.

  Further, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed or the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the types of introduction effects. In the present embodiment, when the execution of the first timer effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the third introduction effect is executed as the type of the introduction effect. It is not necessary to determine whether to execute the first introduction effect or the second introduction effect and to execute the third introduction effect.

Next, the sub control CPU 41a stores the determination content related to the first timer effect in the sub control RAM 41c (step S115), and ends the first timer effect determination process. In particular, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the number of special games that cause the timer effect to be executed by the timer effect execution frequency counter assigned to the sub control RAM 41c, in addition to the effect pattern of the first timer effect and the type of the introductory effect. Information (any of “2” to “4”) is stored. The timer effect execution number counter is a counter that is subtracted as the special game is executed, and the number of executions of the special game in which the timer effect is executed can be specified. Further, the sub control CPU 41a stores the type of the super reach effect executed in the target special game in the sub control RAM 41c based on the prefetch command.

  In addition, since the sub-control CPU 41a is executing the first timer effect based on the pre-read command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the in-execution flag to be effective, and ends the first timer effect determination process. The sub-control CPU 41a sets the in-execution flag to invalid when the execution of the first timer effect based on the prefetch command is completed. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first timer effect based on the prefetch command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to the special effect determination means.

  Next, the second timer effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. The second timer effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the second timer effect based on the game start command. The second timer effect determination process is executed in response to an input of a game start command in the low base state.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is a specific variation pattern based on the input game start command (step S121). In the present embodiment, as specific variation patterns, variation patterns HP13 to HP16 in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed are defined. If it is not determined that the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second timer effect determination process.

  If it is determined that the variation pattern is a specific variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the in-execution flag is set valid (step S122). That is, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first timer effect is already executed by determining whether or not the execution flag is set to be valid. If it is determined that the in-execution flag is set to be valid, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second timer effect determination process.

  If it is not determined that the running flag is set as valid, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not to execute the second timer effect based on the game start command. Processing is executed (step S123).

  In this case, the second timer effect is executed with a higher probability when the input game start command is a game start command that is a big hit than when the input game start command is a game start command that causes a variation in reach. Win the lottery. Thus, the big hit expectation can be specified by whether or not the second timer effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the second timer effect execution lottery is performed in the same manner regardless of the number of special suspensions when the game start command is input.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second timer effect execution lottery has been won (step S124). If it is not determined that the second timer effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the second timer effect determination process.

  When it is determined that the second timer effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect contents of the timer effect including the effect pattern of the second timer effect based on the game start command and the type of introduction effect of the second timer effect. Is determined (step S125).

As will be described in detail later, in this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern TEP111 (see FIG. 11) as the effect pattern of the second timer effect. Further, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first introduction effect or the second introduction effect as the type of the introduction effect. In the present embodiment, when the execution of the second timer effect is determined, the sub control CPU 41a does not determine that the third introduction effect is to be executed as the type of the introduction effect, but is not limited to this, for example, It may be determined whether the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed, or whether the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a stores the determination content related to the second timer effect in the sub control RAM 41c (step S126), and ends the second timer effect determination process. In particular, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the number of special games that cause the timer effect to be executed by the timer effect execution frequency counter assigned to the sub control RAM 41c, in addition to the effect pattern of the second timer effect and the type of the introductory effect. Information ("1") is stored. Further, the sub control CPU 41a stores, in the sub control RAM 41c, the type of super reach effect executed in the target special game based on the game start command. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the second timer effect based on the game start command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to the special effect determination means.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect pattern of the timer effect and the type of introduction effect of the timer effect will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub-control ROM 41b stores a plurality of types of effect patterns for timer effects. In the effect pattern of the timer effect, conditions for executing the timer effect (the number of special games etc.) are stipulated. In particular, the condition for executing the introduction effect of the timer effect and the count effect of the timer effect are executed. Conditions and a timer start count start time are defined. Further, the effect patterns of the timer effect are classified into an effect pattern of the first timer effect based on the prefetch command and an effect pattern of the second timer effect based on the game start command.

  The effect pattern of the second timer effect based on the game start command includes the effect pattern TEP111, and in the special game before the special game (shown as “target variation” in the drawing) in which the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed. This is an effect pattern in which the timer effect is executed in the special game in which the timer effect is not executed but the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed. Hereinafter, the special game in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed is referred to as “target special game”. In addition, the special game before the target special game is indicated as “non-target special game”, and the non-target special game that is 1-3 times before the target special game is simply “non-target before 1-3 times”. Special game ".

  The second timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP111 is an effect in which the count effect is executed after the introduction effect is executed in the target special game. In particular, in this embodiment, in the count effect of the second timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP111, the time from when the target special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed, and the effect time of the introduction effect (FIG. The difference from “introduction” is defined as the counting start time. In the second timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP111, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the introduction effect is ended in the target special game.

  The effect pattern of the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command with the first special hold number “2” includes the effect pattern TEP211, which consists of one non-target special game and a target special game. It is an effect pattern in which a first timer effect is executed in a special game of times.

The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP211 is an effect in which the count effect is executed in the target special game after the introduction effect is executed in the previous non-target special game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the count effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP211, the time from when the target special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed is defined as the count start time. . In the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP211, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the target special game is started.

  Production patterns of the first timer production based on the prefetch command with the first special hold number “3” include production patterns TEP311, TEP321, and TEP322, which are composed of two non-target special games and target special games. This is an effect pattern in which a timer effect is executed in three consecutive special games.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311 is an effect in which the count effect is executed in the target special game after the introduction effect is executed in the second non-target special game and the first non-target special game. It is. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the count effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311, the time from when the target special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed is defined as the count start time. . Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the target special game is started.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is an effect in which the count effect is executed in the first non-target special game and the target special game after the introduction effect is executed in the second non-target special game. is there. In particular, in the count effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321, the time from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game (shown as “previous change” in the figure). And the time from when the target special game is started to when the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed in the target special game is defined as the count start time. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the previous non-target special game is started.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322 is an effect in which the count effect is executed in the first non-target special game and the target special game after the introduction effect is executed in the second non-target special game. is there. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the count effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322, the time from when the target special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed in the target special game is used as the count start time. It is prescribed. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322, the execution of the count effect is started at the timing when the execution of the previous non-target special game is started. In addition, in the count effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322, when the execution of the target special game is started, the time from the start of the first non-target special game to the start of the target special game is started. An extra effect (shown as “added” in the figure) is added, which is added only by time.

  The effect patterns of the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command with the first special hold number “4” include effect patterns TEP411, TEP421, TEP422, TEP431, and TEP432, and three non-target special games and target special games. Is an effect pattern in which a timer effect is executed in four consecutive special games.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP411 is performed after the introduction effect is executed in the non-target special game three times before, the non-target special game two times before, and the non-target special game one time before. This is an effect in which a counting effect is executed in a special game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the count effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP411, the time from when the target special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed is defined as the count start time. . In the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP411, the count effect is started at the timing when the target special game is started.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP421 is the first non-target special game and the target special after the introduction effect is executed in the third non-target special game and the second non-target special game. This is an effect in which a counting effect is executed in the game. In particular, in this embodiment, in the count effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP421, the time from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game, and the target special game The sum of the time from the start until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed in the target special game is defined as the count start time. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP421, the execution of the count effect is started at the timing when the execution of the previous non-target special game is started.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP422 is the first non-target special game and the target special game after the introduction effect is executed in the third non-target special game and the second non-target special game. This is an effect in which a counting effect is executed. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the count effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP422, the time from when the target special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed in the target special game is used as the count start time. It is prescribed. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP422, execution of the count effect is started at the timing when the execution of the previous non-target special game is started. In addition, in the count effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP422, when the execution of the target special game is started, the target special game is started after the first non-target special game is started. An extra effect that adds only the time is executed.

  The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 431 is a non-target special game two times before, a non-target special game before the first time, and a target special after the introduction effect is executed in the non-target special game three times before. This is an effect in which a counting effect is executed in the game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the count effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 431, the time from when the target special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed in the target special game is used as the count start time. It is prescribed. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 431, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the second non-target special game is started. Further, in the count effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP431, when the execution of the first non-target special game is started, the first time before the second non-target special game is started. An extra effect is added that adds only the time until the non-target special game is started. In addition, in the count effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP431, when the execution of the target special game is started, the target special game is started after the first non-target special game is started. An extra effect that adds only the time is executed.

The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 432 is the second non-target special game, the first non-target special game, and the target special after the introduction effect is executed in the third non-target special game. This is an effect in which a counting effect is executed in the game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the count effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432, the provisional time from the start of the second non-target special game to the start of the target special game, and the target special game The sum from the time until the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed in the target special game is defined as the counting start time. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 432, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the second non-target special game is started. In addition, in the count effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 432, an extra effect may be executed when the execution of the previous non-target special game is started. In this case, when there is a difference between the actual time from the start of the second non-target special game to the start of the first non-target special game and the provisional time, the difference Only the extra effect is executed. In addition, in the count effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 432, an extra effect may be executed when the execution of the target special game is started. In this case, if there is a difference between the actual time from the start of the first non-target special game to the start of the target special game and the provisional time, an extra effect is added. May be executed.

  In this embodiment, when a timer effect is executed over a plurality of consecutive special games, the timer effect is also executed in a variable interval time set between a plurality of consecutive special games. The Rukoto.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, the introduction effects include a first introduction effect, a second introduction effect, and a third introduction effect. The first introduction effect and the second introduction effect are effects that can specify the start of the timer effect, and the execution ends when a predetermined effect time has elapsed since the start of the timer effect (introduction effect). It is. The sub control ROM 41b stores 3s as the production time of the first introduction effect and 5s as the production time of the second introduction effect. The first introduction effect and the second introduction effect are effects executed in different effect modes.

  The third introduction effect is an effect that can specify the preparation of the count effect of the timer effect, and is executed after the execution of the first introduction effect or the second introduction effect is finished until the execution of the introduction effect is finished. It is a possible production. In particular, the third introductory effect is an introductory effect that is executed in the non-target special game when the first timer effect based on the prefetch command is executed, and the target in the case where the first timer effect is executed based on the prefetch command. This is an introductory effect that is not executed in the target special game when the special timer or the second timer effect based on the game start command is executed.

  Next, the timer effect control process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. This timer effect control process is a process for executing a timer effect based on the game start command. In addition, the timer effect control process is executed in response to an input of a game start command.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is a special game that is an execution target of the introductory effect (step S131). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the determination content stored in the sub-control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10), and is the special game subject to execution of the introduction effect? Will be determined.

  Here, when the production pattern TEP311 is stored as the production pattern of the timer production, the first introduction production and the third introduction production are stored as the type of the introduction production, and “3” is stored in the timer production execution number counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first introduction effect after executing the first introduction effect in the second non-target special game among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311 is executed. It is determined that the game is a special game to be executed for the introduction effect.

  Next, an effect pattern TEP311 as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect as the types of the introduction effect, and “2” in the timer effect execution frequency counter are stored. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the third introduction effect is to be executed in the first non-target special game among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311 is executed. It is determined that the special game is the execution target of the effect.

  On the other hand, when the effect pattern TEP311 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the type of the introduction effect, and “1” is stored in the timer effect execution frequency counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the count effect is executed in the target special game among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311 is executed, and the special effect that is the execution target of the introduction effect. It is not determined to be a game.

  When it is not determined that the special game is the execution target of the introductory effect, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S134 without executing steps S132 and S133. On the other hand, if the sub control CPU 41a determines that the special game is the execution target of the introduction effect, the determination content stored in the sub control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10). , The type of introduction effect is specified (step S132). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the image data corresponding to the specified type of introduction effect from the sub-control ROM 41b, and causes the effect display device 27 to display an image corresponding to the specified type of introduction effect. Therefore, the introduction effect execution control process is executed (step S133), and the process proceeds to step S134.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether it is a special game for starting the counting effect (step S134). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the determination content stored in the sub-control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10), and determines whether it is a special game for starting the counting effect. Will be.

  Here, when the production pattern TEP321 is stored as the production pattern of the timer production, the first introduction production and the third introduction production are stored as the type of the introduction production, and “3” is stored in the timer production execution number counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a performs the third introduction effect after executing the first introduction effect in the second non-target special game among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is executed. It is not determined that the game is a special game that specifies that the counting effect is to be executed and starts the counting effect.

  On the other hand, when the effect pattern TEP321 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the type of the introduction effect, and “2” is stored in the timer effect execution frequency counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a specifies that the count effect is to be executed in the first non-target special game among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is executed, and the count effect is determined. It will be determined that it is a special game to be started.

  Further, a specific example in which the production pattern TEP321 is stored as the production pattern of the timer production, the first introduction production and the third introduction production are stored as the type of the introduction production, and “1” is stored in the timer production execution counter. Will be explained. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the counter effect is to be executed in the target special game among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is executed, and the non-target special game one time before. Since the counting effect is started, the game is not determined to be a special game for starting the counting effect.

If it is not determined that the game is a special game for starting the counting effect, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S137 without executing steps S135 and S136. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is a special game for starting the counting effect, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the determination content stored in the sub control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10). Then, the timer value for starting the counting is specified (step S135). Then, the sub control CPU 41a reads the image data corresponding to the timer value from the sub control ROM 41b so as to subtract the timer value from the specified counting start time, and displays the image corresponding to the specified timer value on the effect display device 27. For example, a count effect execution control process for executing a count effect is executed (step S136), and the process proceeds to step S137. In the present embodiment, by executing the count effect execution control process, execution of the count effect is started, and the timer value is subtracted as time elapses.

  Here, when the production pattern TEP322 is stored as the production pattern of the timer production, the first introduction production and the third introduction production are stored as the type of the introduction production, and “2” is stored in the timer production execution number counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the first timer effect straddling the previous non-target special game and the target special game among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322 is executed. Specify that the count effect is to be executed. The sub control CPU 41a reads out the type of the super reach effect executed in the target special game from the sub control RAM 41c, and starts counting the time from the start of the execution of the target special game until the specified type of SR effect is executed. The time is specified and stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the counting effect from the specified counting start time when the execution of the target special game is started. Note that when the production patterns TEP211, TEP311, TEP322, TEP411, TEP422, and TEP431 are determined, the count start time is specified in the same manner as when the production pattern TEP322 is determined. Thus, when the introduction effect is executed in the non-target special game and the count effect is executed without executing the introduction effect in the target special game, the sub-control CPU 41a The time from when the special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed is specified as the counting start time.

  Next, a specific example will be described in which the effect pattern TEP111 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect is stored as the type of introduction effect, and “1” is stored in the timer effect execution frequency counter. In this case, in the target special game in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP111 is executed, the sub control CPU 41a specifies that the count effect is executed after the effect time of the first introduction effect has elapsed. The sub-control CPU 41a reads the type of the super reach effect executed in the target special game from the sub-control RAM 41c, and specifies the time from the start of the execution of the target special game until the specified type of SR effect is executed. . The sub control CPU 41a reads the effect time of the first introduction effect from the sub control ROM 41b, and specifies the effect time of the first introduction effect. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a calculates the difference between the time from the start of the execution of the target special game to the execution of the specified type of SR effect and the effect time of the first introduction effect as the count start time, It is stored in the control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the count effect from the calculated count start time when the effect time of the first introduction effect has elapsed since the start of the execution of the target special game. As described above, when the count effect is executed after the introduction effect is executed in the target special game, the sub control CPU 41a performs the SR1 effect or SR2 effect after the target special game is started at the start of the execution of the target special game. The difference between the time until execution is performed and the effect time of the introduction effect is specified as the counting start time.

Next, an effect pattern TEP 321 as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect as the types of introduction effects, and “2” in the timer effect execution frequency counter are stored. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the first timer effect straddling the previous non-target special game and the target special game among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is executed. Specify that the count effect is to be executed. The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the variation time of the previous non-target special game based on the variation pattern designated by the game start command. Further, the sub control CPU 41a reads out the type of the super reach effect executed in the target special game from the sub control RAM 41c, and sets the time until the specified type of SR effect is executed after the start of the target special game. Identify. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a adds up the fluctuation time of the previous non-target special game, the fluctuation interval time for one time, and the time from the start of execution of the target special game until the SR effect is executed. The time is calculated as the counting start time and stored in the sub control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the count effect from the calculated count start time, triggered by the start of execution of the previous non-target special game. Even when the effect pattern TEP421 is determined, the count start time is calculated in the same manner as when the effect pattern TEP321 is determined. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a, based on the fluctuation time and fluctuation interval time of the previous non-target special game, the time until the target special game is started and the SR1 effect or The total time with the time until the SR2 effect is executed can be specified.

  Next, an effect pattern TEP 432 as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect as the type of the introduction effect, and “3” in the timer effect execution frequency counter are stored. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the second non-target special game, the first non-target special game, and the target special game among the four special games in which the first timer presentation based on the performance pattern TEP 432 is executed. To execute the counting effect of the first timer effect. The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the shortest fluctuation time (time corresponding to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP12) in the low base state as the temporary fluctuation time. Further, the sub control CPU 41a reads out the type of the super reach effect executed in the target special game from the sub control RAM 41c, and sets the time until the specified type of SR effect is executed after the start of the target special game. Identify. The sub-control CPU 41a has a provisional variation time corresponding to the variation time of the previous non-target special game, a provisional variation time corresponding to the variation time of the previous non-target special game, and two variation interval times. The total time from the start of the execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR effect is calculated as a temporary count start time, and is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the count effect from the calculated count start time when the execution of the second non-target special game is started. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a, based on the shortest variation time and the variation interval time among a plurality of types of variation times in the special game, the provisional time until the target special game is started and after the target special game is started. The provisional total time with the time until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed is specified.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is a special game that is the target of the extra effect (step S137). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the determination content stored in the sub-control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10), and determines whether it is a special game that is the target of the extra effect. It will be judged. If the sub-control CPU 41a does not determine that it is a special game to be added, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts the process to step S139 without executing step S138. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is a special game that is to be added, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the additional time in the sub-control RAM 41c, and stores the specified additional time in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S138). The process proceeds to step S139.

Specifically, the special game that is the target of the extra effect includes the non-target special game one time before when the effect patterns TEP 322 and TEP 422 are determined, and the second non-target game when the effect pattern TEP 431 is determined. The target special game and the previous non-target special game are included. The special game that is the target of the extra effect includes the time when the variation pattern of the shortest variation time is not the second non-target special game and the first non-target special game when the production pattern TEP 432 is determined. It is. The special game that is the target of the additional effect includes the second special game before the execution of the timer effect ends when an effect pattern other than the effect pattern TEP111 is determined as the effect pattern of the timer effect.

  In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a is a special game that is the target of the extra effect, based on the determined effect pattern of the timer effect, the value of the timer effect execution number counter, and the variation pattern specified by the game start command. Determine if there is. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the total time of the variation time of the special game that is the target of the extra effect and the variation interval time for one time as the extra time, and stores it in the sub-control RAM 41c. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can identify the next special game as the special game that satisfies the execution condition of the additional effect, corresponding to the additional time. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 41a can determine whether or not it is a special game that satisfies the execution condition of the extra effect.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not an execution condition for the extra effect is satisfied (step S139). The condition for executing the extra effect is satisfied when the execution of the special game (next special game) immediately after the special game that is the target of the extra effect is started. Specifically, the execution conditions of the extra effect are the non-target special when the execution of the target special game when the effect patterns TEP322 and TEP422 are determined and the previous one when the effect pattern TEP431 is determined. It is established when the execution of the game and the target special game is started. The execution condition of the extra effect is that when the non-target special game two times before when the effect pattern TEP 432 is determined is not the variation pattern of the shortest variation time, the execution of the first non-target special game is started. It is established when The execution condition of the extra effect is satisfied when the execution of the target special game is started when it is not the variation pattern of the shortest variation time in the previous non-target special game when the production pattern TEP432 is determined. . The condition for executing the extra effect is satisfied when the execution of the special game immediately after the second special game is executed when an effect pattern other than the effect pattern TEP111 is determined as the effect pattern of the timer effect.

  If it is not determined that the condition for executing the extra effect has been established, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the timer effect control process without executing steps S140 and S141. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution condition for the extra effect is satisfied, the sub control CPU 41a reads the extra time stored in the sub control RAM 41c and specifies the extra time (step S140). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a displays an added image that can specify the specified additional time or an image corresponding to the timer value obtained by adding the added time on the effect display device 27, for example, an additional effect execution control for executing the additional effect. The process is executed (step S141), and the timer effect control process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that specifies the counting start time and the extra time in the counting effect of the timer effect corresponds to the specifying means. Further, when it is determined that the timer effect is to be executed, the sub-control CPU 41a for executing the timer effect corresponds to the effect control means.

Next, the execution mode of the timer effect will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, in order to make an understanding of invention easy, description is abbreviate | omitted about the matter which overlaps.
First, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), a case where a second timer effect based on the game start command is executed with reference to the effect pattern TEP111 will be described.

When the execution of the target special game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, the introduction effect is executed as a timer effect. When the effect time t3 of the introduction effect elapses from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, the execution of the introduction effect ends at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15, and the execution of the count effect starts as the timer effect. In this case, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T16. When the time from when the execution of the target special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed is time t0, the difference between the time t0 and the effect time t3 is calculated as the count start time (t0-t3). In the count effect, counting of the timer value is started from the count start time (t0-t3). Then, the counted timer value is displayed as “0” at the timing indicated by T16, and the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by T17.

  As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, when the first introduction effect is executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the first introduction effect is t3a. For this reason, the execution of the first introduction effect is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, and when the presentation time t3a has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, the execution of the first introduction effect is completed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T15a. Then, execution of the counting effect is started. When the time from when the execution of the target special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed is time t0, the difference between the time t0 and the effect time t3a is calculated as the count start time (t0-t3a). In the count effect, the timer value is counted from the count start time (t0-t3a).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15C, when the second introduction effect is executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the second introduction effect is t3b. For this reason, the execution of the second introduction effect is started from the timing indicated by reference sign T14, and when the effect time t3b elapses from the timing indicated by reference sign T14, the execution of the second introduction effect ends at the timing indicated by reference sign T15b. Then, execution of the counting effect is started. If the time from when the execution of the target special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed is time t0, the difference between the time t0 and the effect time t3b is calculated as the count start time (t0-t3b). In the count effect, counting of the timer value is started from the count start time (t0-t3b).

  Thus, the first introduction effect is executed when the first introduction effect is executed because the first introduction effect effect time t3a is shorter than the second introduction effect effect time t3b by a predetermined time. The counting of the timer value is started from the counting start time longer than the case by a predetermined time. Then, the timer value is subtracted, and at the same timing with the start of execution of the target special game, the timer value is displayed as “0”, and the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (c), the effect pattern TEP211 is referred to, and the first timer effect based on the prefetch command with the first special hold number “2” is executed. The case will be described.

  When a special game is being executed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T12, a prefetch command in which a game ball enters the first start port 28 or the second start port 29 and the first special hold number is “2” is the main Input from the control CPU 40a to the sub-control CPU 41a. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the first timer effect based on the prefetch command, the effect pattern TEP211 is determined as the timer effect effect pattern.

In this case, the timer effect is not executed in the special game from the timing indicated by the reference symbol T12, and the execution of the timer effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference symbol T13 when the execution of the next special game is started. In other words, when the previous non-target special game is started at the timing indicated by T13, execution of the timer effect is started. Execution of the introductory effect is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13, and when the non-target special game of the previous time is finished and the variable interval time has elapsed, the execution of the introductory effect is completed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. Then, the execution of the counting effect is started as the timer effect. Assuming that the time from when the execution of the target special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed is time t0, the time t0 is specified as the count start time. In the count effect, the timer value is changed from the count start time t0. Counting will be started. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as “0” at the timing indicated by T16, and the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by T17.

  As shown in FIGS. 15D and 15E, when the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effects, the effect time of the first introduction effect is t3a. For this reason, the execution of the first introduction effect is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13, and when the presentation time t3a has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T13, the execution of the first introduction effect is completed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18a. The execution of the third introduction effect is started. When the previous non-target special game ends and the variable interval time elapses, execution of the target special game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, and the execution of the third introduction effect ends, and counting is performed. The execution of the production is started. Assuming that the time from when the execution of the target special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed is time t0, the time t0 is specified as the count start time. In the count effect, the timer value is changed from the count start time t0. Counting will be started.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15D and FIG. 15F, when the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effects, the effect time of the second introduction effect is t3b. For this reason, the execution of the second introduction effect is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13, and when the presentation time t3b has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T13, the execution of the second introduction effect is completed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18b. The execution of the third introduction effect is started.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (d), the effect pattern TEP311 is referred to, and the first timer effect based on the prefetch command having the first special hold number “3” is executed. The case will be described.

  When a special game is being executed from the timing indicated by reference symbol T11, a prefetch command in which a game ball enters the first start port 28 or the second start port 29 and the first special hold number is “3” is mainly used. Input from the control CPU 40a to the sub-control CPU 41a. When the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the first timer effect based on the prefetch command, any one of the effect patterns TEP311, TEP321, and TEP322 is determined as the timer effect effect pattern.

  When the effect pattern TEP311 is determined, the timer effect is not executed in the special game from the timing indicated by the symbol T11, and the timer effect is executed from the start of the next special game at the timing indicated by the symbol T12. Is started. In other words, when the second non-target special game is started at the timing indicated by T12, execution of the timer effect is started. Execution of the introductory effect is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, and when the non-target special game of the previous time is finished and the variable interval time has elapsed, the execution of the introductory effect is completed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14. Then, the execution of the counting effect is started as the timer effect. Assuming that the time from when the execution of the target special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed is time t0, the time t0 is specified as the count start time. In the count effect, the timer value is changed from the count start time t0. Counting will be started. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as “0” at the timing indicated by T16, and the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by T17.

  As shown in FIG. 15G and FIG. 15H, when the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effects, the effect time of the first introduction effect is t3a. For this reason, the execution of the first introduction effect is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, and when the presentation time t3a has elapsed from the timing indicated by reference numeral T12, the execution of the first introduction effect is completed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T18a. The execution of the third introduction effect is started. When the previous non-target special game ends and the variable interval time elapses, execution of the target special game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, and the execution of the third introduction effect ends, and counting is performed. The execution of the production is started. Assuming that the time from when the execution of the target special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed is time t0, the time t0 is specified as the count start time. In the count effect, the timer value is changed from the count start time t0. Counting will be started.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15G and FIG. 15I, when the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effects, the effect time of the second introduction effect is t3b. For this reason, the execution of the second introduction effect is started at the timing indicated by reference sign T12. When the effect time t3b elapses from the timing indicated by reference sign T12, the execution of the second introduction effect ends at the timing indicated by reference sign T18b. The execution of the third introduction effect is started.

  As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14E, the effect pattern TEP 321 is referred to, and as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14F, the effect pattern TEP 322 is referred to. The explanation about the case of the case is omitted. Also, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (g), when the effect pattern TEP411 is referred to, and as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (h), the effect pattern TEP421 is referred to. The description about the case where the effect pattern TEP422 is referred to as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (i) is also omitted.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14J, the effect pattern TEP 431 is referred to, and the first timer effect based on the prefetch command having the first special hold number “4” is executed. The case will be described.

  When the effect pattern TEP 431 is determined, the timer effect is not executed before the timing indicated by the symbol T11, and the timer effect is executed from the time when the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T11. Be started. That is, when the non-target special game three times before is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T <b> 11, execution of the timer effect is started. Execution of the introductory effect is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. When the non-target special game three times before is ended and the variable interval time has elapsed, the execution of the introductory effect is ended at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12. Then, the execution of the counting effect is started as the timer effect. Assuming that the time from when the execution of the target special game is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed is time t0, the time t0 is specified as the count start time. In the count effect, the timer value is changed from the count start time t0. Counting will be started. In addition, when the time from the start of the execution of the second non-target special game to the start of the execution of the first non-target special game is defined as time t2, in the counting effect, the timing indicated by T13 In this case, when the previous non-target special game is started, an extra effect of adding the time t2 to the timer value is executed. Also, assuming that the time from the start of execution of the previous non-target special game to the start of execution of the target special game is time t1, in the counting effect, the target special game is played at the timing indicated by T14. When it is started, an extra effect of adding the time t1 to the timer value is executed. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as “0” at the timing indicated by T16, and the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by T17. When the effect pattern TEP 431 is determined, the introduction effect is executed in the same manner as when the effect pattern TEP 211 is determined.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14K, the effect pattern TEP 432 is referred to, and the first timer effect based on the prefetch command having the first special hold number “4” is executed. The case will be described.

  When the effect pattern TEP432 is determined, the timer effect is not executed before the timing indicated by the symbol T11, and the timer effect is executed from the time when the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the symbol T11. Be started. That is, when the non-target special game three times before is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T <b> 11, execution of the timer effect is started. Execution of the introductory effect is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T11. When the non-target special game three times before is ended and the variable interval time has elapsed, the execution of the introductory effect is ended at the timing indicated by reference numeral T12. Then, the execution of the counting effect is started as the timer effect. The time from the start of the execution of the second non-target special game to the start of the execution of the first non-target special game is the shortest time t2 ′. The shortest time from the start to the start of execution of the target special game is defined as time t1 ′, and the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is defined as time t0. Then, the time (t0 + t1 '+ t2') is specified as the provisional count start time, and in the count effect, the timer value starts counting from the provisional count start time (t0 + t1 '+ t2'). In addition, if there is a difference between the actual time from the start of execution of the second non-target special game to the start of execution of the first non-target special game, In the count effect, an extra effect is added in which the time that is the difference is added to the timer value at the timing indicated by T13. On the other hand, when there is no difference between the actual time and the shortest time from the start of the second non-target special game to the start of the first non-target special game In the count effect, the extra effect is not executed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T13. If there is a difference between the actual time from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game and the minimum time, At the timing shown in T14, an extra effect is added in which the time that is the difference is added to the timer value. On the other hand, if there is no difference between the actual time from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game and the minimum time, In the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, the extra effect is not executed. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as “0” at the timing indicated by T16, and the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by T17. When the effect pattern TEP432 is determined, the introduction effect is executed in the same manner as when the effect pattern TEP211 is determined.

  As described above, the first timer effect is an effect that starts executing during the non-target special game and is executed during the non-target special game and the target special game. In particular, the first timer effect is an effect in which the introduction effect is executed during the non-target special game and the introduction effect is not executed during the target special game, and the count effect is started during the non-target special game or the target special game. It is an effect to do.

  On the other hand, the second timer effect is an effect that is not executed during the non-target special game but started during the target special game and executed during the target special game. In particular, the second timer effect starts the execution of the introduction effect during the target special game without executing the introduction effect and the count effect during the non-target special game, and executes the count effect after executing the introduction effect. It is an effect to start.

Then, when the timer value is displayed as “0” in the timer effect, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed. In particular, when the same (same type) SR effect (SR1 effect or SR2 effect) is executed, the target special game both when the first timer effect is executed and when the second timer effect is executed. At the same time, the SR effect that is the common effect content is executed. In other words, the same SR effect (SR1
When the first timer effect in which the introduction effect is not executed in the target special game is executed when the effect or SR2 effect is executed, the second timer effect in which the introduction effect is executed in the target special game is executed. In addition, counting of the timer value is started from a counting start time that is longer by a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time is a time corresponding to the difference between the timing at which the counting effect as the first timer effect is executed and the timing at which the counting effect as the second timer effect is executed. . Even when the same effect pattern TEP111 is determined, when the SR2 effect is executed in the target special game, the timer value is counted from the counting start time longer than when the SR1 effect is executed in the target special game. Will start.

  In the present embodiment, among the first timer effects based on the effect patterns other than the effect pattern TEP111, the timer effect that counts the time until the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the first special effect. Of the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP111, the timer effect that counts the time until the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the second special effect. Of the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP111, the timer effect that counts the time until the SR1 effect is executed corresponds to the third special effect.

  In the present embodiment, among the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP111, the timer effect that counts the time until the first introduction effect is executed and the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the first predetermined effect. . Of the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP111, the timer effect that counts the time until the second introduction effect is executed and the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the second predetermined effect.

  Further, the first timer effect based on the effect patterns TEP321, TEP421, TEP431, and TEP432 displays a timer value for counting the timer over a plurality of consecutive special games including the non-target special game and the target special game. It can be said that it is a production. In particular, the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP 432 is obtained by counting the timer based on the provisional total time until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed in the target special game, and then the time based on the provisional total time and the actual time. It can be said that this is an effect of displaying the timer value so as to adjust the difference with time.

  In the present embodiment, among the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP111, the timer effect that counts the time until the second introduction effect is executed and the SR1 effect is executed corresponds to the third predetermined effect. . The introduction effect corresponds to the specific effect, the first introduction effect corresponds to the first effect, and the second introduction effect corresponds to the second effect. Further, the production time of the first introduction effect corresponds to the first production time, and the production time of the second introduction production corresponds to the second production time. In the present embodiment, the start timing of the target special game in which the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the specified timing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed in a plurality of consecutive special games, the last special game (target special game) among the consecutive multiple special games is a specific symbol variation game other than the last Special games (non-target special games) correspond to predetermined symbol variation games, respectively.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A timer effect (special effect) for displaying a special image (including an introduction image, a preparation image, and a timer value) regarding the timer count can be executed, and the timer value is “0” (special counting result) in the timer effect. ), The SR2 effect is executed. The timer effects include a first timer effect based on a prefetch command that starts execution during execution of a non-target special game and a second timer effect based on a game start command that starts execution during execution of a target special game. . The SR2 effect is an effect that starts executing at the same timing during the execution of the target special game both when the first timer effect is executed and when the second timer effect is executed. For this reason, even if the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the timer value is displayed as “0” during the execution of the special game and the SR2 effect is executed, or the special effect after that It is difficult to specify whether the timer value is displayed as “0” during execution of the game and the SR2 effect is executed. Therefore, by executing the timer effect, it is possible to enhance the expectation of whether to execute the SR2 effect in the special game being executed or whether to execute the SR2 effect in the special game after that. Can be improved.

  (2) In addition, the timer value is an image that starts counting the timer from a time longer by a predetermined time when displayed in the first timer effect than when displayed in the second timer effect. For this reason, even when the count start timing for starting the counting of the timer value differs by a predetermined time depending on the type of the timer effect, a timer value that counts the time longer by the predetermined time is displayed. It is possible to appropriately control the SR2 effect, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (3) The effect contents of the SR2 effect are effect contents common to both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. For this reason, even if the first timer effect is executed or the second timer effect is executed, the SR2 effect is executed with the same effect contents, and even if the timer effect count start timing is different. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the SR2 effect executed with the common effect content, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (4) There is an SR2 effect and an SR1 effect that has a lower jackpot expectation than SR2. The SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as “0” in the first timer effect, and the SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as “0” in the second timer effect. is there. On the other hand, the SR1 effect may be executed when the timer value is displayed as “0” in the first timer effect. When the SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as “0” in the first timer effect or the second timer effect, the timer value is displayed as “0” in the first timer effect. The timer value is counted from a longer time than when the SR1 effect is executed. For this reason, when the timer value for starting counting is long, the SR effect having a high jackpot expectation is executed at a higher rate than when the timer value for starting counting is short, and the timer value for starting counting It is possible to attract attention and to improve the interest of the game.

  (5) In the timer effect, the first introduction effect is executed over the first effect time after the specified timing at which the execution of the target special game is started, and counted when the execution of the first introduction effect ends. There is a timer effect that displays a timer value for starting the operation. In addition, the timer effect is a timer effect that displays a timer value that starts counting when the second introduction effect is executed and the execution of the second introduction effect ends when the second effect time ends after the specified timing is reached. There is. The first effect time is a time shorter than the second effect time by a predetermined time. The SR2 effect is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during execution of the target special game, regardless of which timer effect is executed. In addition, when the timer value is displayed with a timer effect accompanied by the execution of the first introduction effect, the timer value is increased from a time longer by a predetermined time than when the timer value is displayed with the execution of the second introduction effect. Start counting. For this reason, depending on the type of timer effect, the effect time of the effect that is executed after the specified timing is different, and even if the count start timing for starting the counting of the timer value is different by a predetermined time, A timer value for counting a long time by a predetermined time is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately control each timer effect and SR2 effect, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (6) In the timer effect, a first timer that displays a timer value that starts counting during the execution of the target special game or the non-target special game without executing the introduction effect during the execution of the target special game. There is an effect and a second timer effect that displays a timer value for starting counting during execution of the target special game after executing the introduction effect during execution of the target special game. The SR2 effect is an effect that starts executing at the same timing during the execution of the target special game both when the first timer effect is executed and when the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the introductory effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the timer effect that starts counting the timer value during the execution of the special game is displayed. May be displayed as “0” and the SR2 effect may be executed. Accordingly, it is possible to enhance the expectation for whether the SR2 effect is executed in the special game being executed or whether the SR2 effect is executed in the special game after that, and the interest in the game can be improved. .

  (7) When the timer value is displayed in the first timer effect, the timer value starts counting from a time longer than the time displayed in the second timer effect. For this reason, whether or not the introduction effect is executed during the execution of the target special game differs depending on the type of the timer effect, and furthermore, the count start timing for starting the counting of the timer value is different by a predetermined time. In addition, a timer value for counting the time longer by the predetermined time is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately control each timer effect and SR2 effect, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (8) The first timer effect is an effect of executing the introduction effect during the execution of the non-target special game. For this reason, even if the introduction effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the timer value is displayed as “0” during the execution of the special game and the SR2 effect is executed. During the execution of the special game after that, it is difficult to specify whether the timer value is displayed as “0” and the SR2 effect is executed. Therefore, by performing the introduction effect as the timer effect, the expectation for whether the SR2 effect is executed in the special game being executed or whether the SR2 effect is executed in the special game after that is enhanced. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (9) The timer effect includes an effect of displaying a timer value for counting a timer across a plurality of consecutive special games including the target special game and the non-target special game. For this reason, even when a timer value for counting a timer is displayed in a special game, the expectation that a timer value for counting across the next special game is displayed can be enhanced. It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (10) The target special game is started based on the variation time of the non-target special game even when the variation time of the non-target special game is one of a plurality of types of variation time depending on the number of special holds. The total time of the time until the SR2 effect is executed after the target special game is started is specified. Therefore, it is possible to display a timer value for counting across the non-target special game and the target special game, and enhance the expectation that the timer value for counting across the next special game is displayed. Can improve the interest of the game.

(11) The variation time of the non-target special game is one of a plurality of types of variation times according to the number of special games held at the start of execution of the non-target special game. When the non-target special game is a special game of a plurality of times, the SR2 effect is executed based on the time until the target special game is started and the target special game is started based on one of a plurality of types of variation times. Provisional time (provisional total time) with the time until In addition, the timer effect is added to display a timer value for adjusting the difference between the time counted based on the provisional time and the time until the SR2 effect is executed after counting the timer based on the provisional time. There is a production. For this reason, the variation time of the non-target special game becomes one of a plurality of types of variation times according to the number of special games held, and even if the non-target special game is a special game of multiple times, the non-target The timer value can be counted over a plurality of special games and the target special game as the special game, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (12) Even if the timer value is counted based on the provisional time, the timer value that adjusts the difference between the time counted based on the provisional time and the time until the SR2 effect is executed thereafter. Can be displayed, the effect of producing the time until the SR2 effect is executed can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the first timer effect based on the prefetch command can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, for example, when one or more fluctuation cycles are performed during execution of one special game, a timer effect may be executed over a plurality of consecutive fluctuation cycles. In the following description, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the variation patterns selected in the low base state include the variation patterns HP23 to HP26, HP33 to HP36, HP45, and HP46 in addition to the variation patterns HP11 to HP16 in the first embodiment. There is. The variation patterns HP25, HP26, HP35, HP36, and HP46 are defined as big hit variation patterns, and the variation patterns HP23, HP24, HP33, and HP34 are defined as outlier reach variation patterns.

  Moreover, the fluctuation patterns HP13, HP15, HP23, HP25, HP33, HP35, and HP45 are fluctuation patterns in which the SR1 effect is executed. The fluctuation patterns HP14, HP16, HP24, HP26, HP34, HP36, and HP46 are fluctuation patterns in which the SR2 effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is associated with the number of variation cycles (number of consecutive times) executed in one variation game. The variation cycle is a unit effect that is executed in each of one or a plurality of predetermined periods in one variation game, and is a unit effect that accompanies a change in decorative symbols. That is, the fluctuation cycle is a period (effect) in which one or more fluctuation cycles are executed in one special game, and one or more predetermined ones assigned (divided) to one fluctuation game. It is a unit effect executed in a period. In the present embodiment, the non-final variation cycle other than the final variation cycle is defined as one variation cycle from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol until the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed, and the final variation cycle. Is one fluctuation cycle from the start of the decorative display of the decorative symbol to the final display of the decorative symbol.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit number of fluctuation cycles that can be executed during one fluctuation game (the upper limit continuous number of times, four times in this embodiment) is defined, and the fluctuation cycle executed during one fluctuation game is defined. The jackpot expectation can be shown by the number of times. In particular, it is specified that the degree of big hit expectation increases as the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one fluctuation game increases. It is also defined that if the number of variable cycles executed during one variable game reaches the upper limit, it is determined that a big hit will be made. For this reason, in a single variation game, the next variation cycle is continuously executed, so that the big hit expectation is increased.

  Specifically, variation patterns HP11 to HP16 are defined as variation patterns in which one variation cycle is executed in one variation game. Variation patterns HP23 to HP26 are defined as variation patterns in which two variation cycles are executed in one variation game. The variation pattern HP33 to HP36 is a variation pattern in which three variation cycles are executed in one variation game, and the variation pattern HP45 is a variation pattern in which four variation cycles are performed in one variation game. , HP46 are defined respectively.

  A variation pattern is selected based on a random number value used for determining the variation pattern. As a specific example, when a fluctuation pattern (outlier fluctuation pattern and outlier reach fluctuation pattern) that is shifted in the low base state is determined, the random number value used for determining the fluctuation pattern is “0” to “220”. Is selected, the deviation variation patterns HP11 and HP12 are selected. When the random numbers used for determining the fluctuation pattern are “221” to “235”, the outlier reach fluctuation pattern HP13 is selected. When the big hit variation pattern is determined in the low base state, the variation pattern HP15 is selected when the random number value used for determining the variation pattern is “0” to “65”.

  Thus, the big hit expectation is higher in the case of “3” than in the case where the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one fluctuation game is “2”, and is executed in one fluctuation game. When the number of fluctuation cycles is “3”, the big hit expectation degree is higher in the case of “4”.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control ROM 41b stores a predetermined time (12s in this embodiment) as a time during which a non-final variation cycle that is not the final variation cycle is performed. For this reason, the time during which the non-final fluctuation cycle is performed can be specified by the sub-control CPU 41a.

  In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the SR1 effect is executed in the final change cycle, the sub-control ROM 41b until the SR1 effect is executed after the start of the final change cycle. 18s is stored as the time. In the present embodiment, when the SR2 effect is executed in the final variation cycle, 24 s is stored in the sub control ROM 41b as the time from the start of the final variation cycle to the execution of the SR2 effect. .

  As described above, when a game start command indicating a pattern other than the variation patterns HP11, HP12, HP51, and HP52 is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the time of the non-final variation cycle and the final variation cycle regardless of the number of special hold. It is possible to specify the time from when the last variation cycle is started until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed.

  In the second embodiment, the “non-target special game” in the first embodiment may be read as “non-final change cycle”, and the “target special game” in the first embodiment may be read as “final change cycle”. it can. Further, in the second embodiment, for the effect pattern of the timer effect, “number” shown in FIG. 11 is “number of fluctuation cycles”, “target fluctuation” shown in FIG. 11 is “final fluctuation cycle”, and FIG. “Previous fluctuation” can be read as “non-final fluctuation cycle”. “First timer effect based on prefetch command” “first timer effect starting from non-final variation cycle”, “second timer effect based on game start command” “execution starting from last variation cycle” It can be read as “second timer effect”. In the second embodiment, as the timer effect, the timer effect is not executed based on the effect pattern TEP432 in which the count effect is executed from the provisional total counting time.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the first timer effect as the first special effect is an effect that starts executing during the execution of the non-final variation cycle before the final variation cycle, This is an effect of starting the count effect during the execution of the non-final variation cycle or the execution of the final variation cycle after the execution of the introduction effect during the execution. Further, the first special effect is an effect in which the execution of the counting effect is started during the execution of the final change cycle or the non-final change cycle without executing the introduction effect during the execution of the final change cycle.

  On the other hand, the second timer effect as the second special effect is an effect that starts executing during the execution of the final variation cycle, and after the execution of the introduction effect is started during the execution of the final variation cycle, the final variation cycle It is an effect that starts the execution of the counting effect during the execution of. In addition, the SR2 effect as the special notice effect is an effect that starts executing at the same timing during the execution of the final variation cycle both when the first timer effect is executed and when the second timer effect is executed. You can say that.

  Next, a timer effect determination process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. This timer effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the timer effect based on the game start command. The timer effect determination process is executed in response to an input of a game start command in the low base state.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not it is a special variation pattern based on the input game start command (step S151). In this embodiment, as special variation patterns, variation patterns HP13 to HP16, HP23 to HP26, HP33 to HP36, HP45, and HP46 in which the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed are defined. If it is not determined that the variation pattern is a special variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the timer effect determination process.

  If it is determined that the variation pattern is a special variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a timer effect execution lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the timer effect based on the game start command (step S152).

  In this case, the second timer effect is executed with a higher probability when the input game start command is a game start command that is a big hit than when the input game start command is a game start command that causes a variation in reach. Win the lottery. Thus, the big hit expectation can be specified by whether or not the second timer effect is executed.

In addition, the lottery probability of the timer effect execution lottery is set so that the big hit expectation is higher when the number of executions of the variable cycle executed in one special game is larger than when the number of executions of the variable cycle is small. ing. As a specific example, assuming that a game start command that is a big hit has been input, the number of executions of the variable cycle is greater when a game start command having a variable cycle execution number of “4” is input. The timer effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when the prefetch command “3” is input. Assuming that a game start command that is a big hit is input, when a game start command with a variable cycle execution count of “3” is input, a game start with a variable cycle execution count of “2” is started. Winning the timer production run lottery with a higher probability than when the command was entered. Assuming that a game start command that is a big hit has been input, when a game start command with a variable cycle execution count of “2” is input, a game start with a variable cycle execution count of “1” is started. Winning the timer production run lottery with a higher probability than when the command was entered. Thus, the big hit expectation can be specified by the number of executions of the variable cycle executed in one special game, and the timer effect is executed when the number of executions of the variable cycle in which the timer effect is executed is large. The jackpot expectation is higher than when the number of executions of the variable cycle is small. In the present embodiment, the second timer effect execution lottery is performed in the same manner regardless of the number of special suspensions when the game start command is input.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a timer effect execution lottery has been won (step S153). If it is not determined that the timer effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the timer effect determination process.

  If it is determined that the timer effect execution lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the timer effect effect contents including the timer effect effect pattern based on the game start command and the timer effect introduction effect type (step S154). ).

  In this process, when a game start command is input with the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one special game being “4”, the sub-control CPU 41a produces the effect patterns TEP411, TEP421, One of TEP 422 and TEP 431 (see FIG. 11) is determined. When a game start command with the number of change cycles executed in one special game being “3” is input, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the effect patterns TEP311, TEP321, TEP322 (FIG. 11) as timer effect effects patterns. Any one of the above). When a game start command with “2” as the number of change cycles executed in one special game is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an effect pattern TEP211 (see FIG. 11) as an effect pattern of the timer effect. To do. When a game start command with the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one special game being “1” is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines an effect pattern TEP111 (see FIG. 11) as an effect pattern of the timer effect. To do.

  In addition, when a game start command is input in which the number of change cycles executed in one special game is “2” or more, the sub control CPU 41a sets the first introduction effect and the third introduction as types of introduction effects. It is determined whether to execute the effect or to execute the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect. Further, when a game start command having a variable cycle number of “1” executed in one special game is input, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first introduction effect as the type of introduction effect, Decide whether to execute the second introduction effect.

  Next, the sub control CPU 41a stores the determination content related to the timer effect in the sub control RAM 41c (step S155), and ends the timer effect determination process. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the number of variable cycles that cause the timer effect to be executed by the timer effect execution number counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, in addition to the effect pattern of the timer effect and the type of introduction effect. (Any one of “1” to “4”) is stored. This timer effect execution number counter is a counter that is subtracted with the execution of the variable cycle, and the number of variable cycle executions in which the timer effect is executed can be specified. Further, the sub control CPU 41a stores, in the sub control RAM 41c, the type of super reach effect executed in the target special game based on the game start command. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first timer effect based on the prefetch command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to the special effect determination means.

As described above in detail, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (12) in the first embodiment.
(13) The timer effect includes a first timer effect that starts execution during execution of the non-final change cycle before the final change cycle, and a second timer effect that starts execution during execution of the final change cycle. is there. The SR2 effect is an effect that starts executing at the same timing during the execution of the final variation cycle both when the first timer effect is executed and when the second timer effect is executed. For this reason, even if the timer effect is executed during the execution of the variable cycle, the timer value is displayed as “0” during the execution of the variable cycle and the SR2 effect is executed or after that. It is difficult to specify whether the SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as “0” during the execution of the variable cycle. Therefore, by executing the timer effect, it is possible to enhance the expectation of whether the SR2 effect is executed in the currently executing variable cycle or whether the SR2 effect is executed in the subsequent variable cycle. Can be improved.

  (14) The timer effects include a first timer effect in which the introduction effect is not executed during the execution of the final variation cycle, and a second timer effect in which the introduction effect is executed during the execution of the final variation cycle. The timer value displayed in the first timer effect starts counting during the execution of the last variation cycle or the non-final variation cycle before the last variation cycle, and the timer value displayed in the second timer effect is The counting is started after the introduction effect is executed during the execution of the final variation cycle. The SR2 effect is an effect that starts executing at the same timing during the execution of the final variation cycle both when the first timer effect is executed and when the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the introductory effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the variable cycle, the timer value at which counting is started during the execution of the variable cycle is displayed, and the timer value is “0”. May be displayed and the SR2 effect may be executed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the expectation for whether the SR2 effect is executed in the variable cycle being executed or whether the SR2 effect is executed in the subsequent variable cycle, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. .

  (15) When the timer value is displayed in the first timer effect, the timer value starts counting from a time longer than the time displayed in the second timer effect. For this reason, whether or not the introduction effect is executed during the execution of the final variation cycle differs depending on the type of the timer effect, and furthermore, the count start timing for starting the count of the timer value is different by a predetermined time. In addition, a timer value for counting the time longer by the predetermined time is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately control each timer effect and SR2 effect, and to improve the interest in the game.

  (16) The first timer effect is an effect of executing the introduction effect during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle. For this reason, even if the introduction effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the variable cycle, the timer value is displayed as “0” during the execution of the variable cycle, and the SR2 effect is executed. It is difficult to specify whether the timer value is displayed as “0” during the execution of the subsequent fluctuation cycle and the SR2 effect is executed. Therefore, by executing the introduction effect as the timer effect, the expectation for whether the SR2 effect is executed in the changing cycle being executed or whether the SR2 effect is executed in the later changing cycle is enhanced. Can improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the first embodiment, in the case of an outlier variation, the provisional total counting time is calculated based on the shortest variation time among a plurality of types of variation times of the special game. The provisional total counting time may be calculated based on the variation time, or the provisional total counting time may be calculated based on the variation time other than the shortest variation time and the longest variation time. That is, the provisional total counting time may be calculated based on a reference variation time among a plurality of types of variation times.

-In 1st Embodiment, although the addition effect which adds up the timer value in a count effect was performed, it is not restricted to this, For example, the effect which subtracts the timer value in a count effect, and the count of the timer value in a count effect An effect of stopping may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the variation patterns HP13 to HP16 are variation patterns that can be selected based on random number information regardless of the number of special reservations. It may be a variation pattern that can be selected based on the variation pattern.

  In the above embodiment, the variation patterns HP11 and HP12 are variation patterns that can be selected based on the number of special reservations. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be. In addition, the number of special reservations is not a combined special reservation number, for example, a variation pattern that can be selected based on the first special reservation number, but a variation pattern that can be selected based on the second special reservation number. It's okay.

  In the above embodiment, when the timer effect is executed, the introduction image and the preparation image are displayed in the introduction effect, and the timer value is displayed in the counting effect, but not limited to this, at least the introduction effect and the preparation image Either of them may not be displayed. In other words, the timer effect may be any effect that displays a special image related to time counting.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, control may be performed such that the SR effect having a higher jackpot expectation level is executed when the second introduction effect is executed than when the first introduction effect is executed. Further, for example, the control may be performed such that the SR effect having a higher jackpot expectation level is executed when the first introduction effect is executed than when the second introduction effect is executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the execution of the timer effect is started, the count effect may be executed without executing the introduction effect. That is, the timer effect may be executed in an effect mode in which the count effect is executed without the introduction effect being executed.

  In the above embodiment, the count effect that counts the time until the SR1 effect is executed as a timer value and the count effect that counts the time until the SR2 effect is executed as a timer value are executed. Instead, for example, a counting effect that counts the time until another effect such as the SR3 effect is executed as a timer value may be executed. Of course, a count effect that counts a time until an effect other than the reach effect is executed instead of a time until the reach effect is executed may be executed. Further, for example, a counting effect may be executed in which the variation time of one or more non-target special games and the variation time of one or more non-final variation cycles are counted as timer values.

  In the above embodiment, the timer effect is executed from the start of the special game or the start of the fluctuation cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, from the start of the special game or the start of the fluctuation cycle. The timer effect may be executed from the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed. In addition, a timer effect may be executed in response to an input of a prefetch command.

  In the above embodiment, the counting effect may be executed from the start of the special game or the start of the fluctuation cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The counting effect may be executed from the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the cycle. In addition, the count effect may be executed in response to the input of the prefetch command.

In the above embodiment, for example, there may be no effect patterns of various timer effects, there may be other effect patterns, or a combination thereof.
-In the above embodiment, the production mode (type) of the timer production is determined based on the production pattern of the timer production in which the production mode of the introduction production, the production mode of the counting production, etc. are defined. For example, the effect mode of the introduction effect, the effect mode of the count effect, and the like may be determined without using the effect pattern of the timer effect.

In the above embodiment, for example, the timer effect may be executed in the high base state, or the timer effect may be executed in both the low base state and the high base state.
In the above embodiment, the variation pattern is determined based on the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of random numbers are used as the random number used for determining the variation pattern. May be. As a specific example, the large classification and the small classification of the variation pattern may be determined based on different random numbers. Further, for example, in the case of a loss based on a reach determination random number, either a loss reach fluctuation pattern or a deviation fluctuation pattern is determined, and based on the determination result, based on the value of another random number The variation pattern may be determined.

In the above embodiment, for example, a small lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a jackpot type that becomes a low base state after the jackpot game ends.

  In the above embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. . Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 28 and the second start port 29. For example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed simultaneously. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. May be. In addition, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be provided separately. Further, the substrate is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as an integrated substrate or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into an overall control board that performs overall control related to effects and a display control board that performs control related to image display.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot (hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of jackpot may be specified by a game start command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area where the special hold number is subtracted by “1”.

In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a big hit game is awarded when a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes a specific passing area (So-called “two types of gaming machines”). Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (so-called “1 type and 2 type mixed gaming machine”). Alternatively, a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance may be used. For example, a high probability state may not be given. Further, not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, for example, a slot machine in which a symbol variation game is executed in response to a game start operation may be employed. In this case, it may be a slot machine that stops a symbol in the symbol variation game according to a stop operation or a slot machine that stops a symbol in the variation game after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, in the slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell role, a re-playing role, etc.) is determined in response to a game start operation, and a symbol is stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which the probability that the symbols to be stopped and displayed is an advantageous combination is high or a stop operation mode in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are an advantageous combination is notified. A state with a high probability corresponds to an advantageous state.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The first special effect is a special that starts counting the time during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game or the execution of the specific symbol variation game after the execution of the specific effect during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game. The second special effect is an effect of displaying an image, and after the execution of the specific effect is started during execution of the specific symbol variation game, a special image is displayed that starts counting time during the execution of the specific symbol variation game. It is an effect to be performed.

  (B) The first special effect is a special image that starts counting the time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle or the execution of the final variation cycle after the execution of the specific effect is started during the execution of the non-final variation cycle. The second special effect is an effect that displays a special image that starts counting the time during the execution of the final variation cycle after the execution of the specific effect during the execution of the final variation cycle. It is characterized by being.

  (C) The special notice effect is executed at the same timing in the specific symbol variation game regardless of the number of symbol variation games held at the start of execution of the specific symbol variation game. It is characterized by being a production.

  (D) A big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery in response to a game ball entering the starting means, and whether to win a big hit lottery in a specific symbol variation game according to the game ball entering the start means Specific information generating means for generating possible specific information, special effect determining means for determining whether to execute the special effect based on the specific information generated by the specific information generating means, and the special effect determining means An effect control means for controlling the effect execution means to execute the special effect when it is determined to execute the special effect, and the advantageous state is given after the end of the symbol variation game won in the big hit lottery It is a big hit game that is played.

A1 ... Normal actuator, A2 ... Special actuator, SE1 ... First start sensor, SE2 ... Second start sensor, SE3 ... Special prize sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General prize sensor, 10 ... Pachinko machines, 20 ... Game Board, 22a ... first special symbol display unit, 22b ... second special symbol display unit, 27 ... production display device (production execution means), 28 ... first start port, 29 ... second start port, 30 ... normal variable member , 31 ... Grand prize opening, 32 ... Special variable member, 33 ... Gate, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU (big hit lottery means, specific information generating means), 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM , 41 ... sub-control board, 41a ... sub-control CPU (effect control means, special effect determination means, identification means), 41b ... sub-control ROM, 41c ... sub-control RAM.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine to which an advantageous state that is advantageous for a player is given after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game,
Providing production execution means for performing production,
One or more variation cycles are executed in one symbol variation game,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a special effect that displays a special image relating to counting of time, and executes a special notice effect when the special image is displayed as a special counting result in the special effect,
The special effects include a first special effect and a second special effect,
The first special effect is an effect of starting execution during the execution of the non-final variation cycle before the final variation cycle among the plurality of variation cycles ,
The second special effect is a demonstration for starting execution during execution of said final variation cycle,
The special announcement attraction in both the case where the second special effect to the case where the first special effect is executed is executed, be directed to start execution at the same timing during the execution of said final variation cycle ,
The effect content of the special notice effect is the effect content common to both the case where the first special effect is executed and the case where the second special effect is executed,
The special image, wherein when displayed in the first special effect, the than when displayed at the second special effect, Ri image der which starts counting the time from a long time for a predetermined time,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a specific effect before a special image that starts counting time in the special effect is displayed.
The specific effect includes a first specific effect that is executed over a predetermined first effect time and a second specific effect that is executed over a predetermined second effect time that is longer than the first effect time. And
In the first special effect, after the first specific effect is executed over the first effect time during the execution of the non-final change cycle, the final change cycle is being executed or the non-final change cycle is being executed. When displaying a special image that starts counting time, and after executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during execution of the non-final change cycle, A gaming machine that may display a special image that starts counting time during execution of the non-final variation cycle . The specific production includes a third specific production,
In the first special effect, the first specific effect is executed over the first effect time during the execution of the non-final change cycle, and the first specific effect is executed during the execution of the non-final change cycle. A special image that executes the third specific effect when finished, and starts counting the time when the execution of the third specific effect ends during the execution of the final variation cycle or the non-final variation cycle When the non-final change cycle is displayed, the second specific effect is executed over the second effect time, and the execution of the second specific effect is completed during the non-final change cycle. A special image that executes the third specific effect at the time, and starts counting time when the execution of the third specific effect is finished during the execution of the final variation cycle or the non-final variation cycle. When to display The gaming machine according to claim 1 in which there is and. The special production includes a third special production,
The special notice effect includes a first special notice effect and a second special notice effect having a lower degree of expectation of being given an advantageous state than the first special notice effect.
The effect execution means executes a first special notice effect when the special image is displayed as a special counting result in the first special effect, and the special image is displayed as a special counting result in the second special effect. The first special notice effect is executed when the special image is displayed as a special counting result in the third special effect, and the second special notice effect is executed.
The special image is an image that starts counting from a longer time than when displayed in the third special effect when displayed in the first special effect and the second special effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2.