JP6741963B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that uses gaming balls and gaming medals as gaming media.

Generally, a pachinko game machine is provided with a main control board that controls a game and a sub-control board that performs a control process based on a command from the main control board. Of these, examples of the sub-control board of the pachinko game machine include a payout control board, a performance control board, various display control boards, an illumination control board, an acoustic control board, and the like. Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine, various effects are performed using the effect control board, and so-called countdown effect is known as a kind of effect. In this countdown effect, the number of remaining variable displays up to the target variable display over a plurality of continuous variable displays is, for example, "remaining 3", "remaining 2", "remaining 1", "remaining 0", etc. As described above (see paragraph 0463 of Patent Document 1).
JP, 2016-047130, A

By the way, in the pachinko game machine as described above, there is one that performs variable display for an extremely short time as compared with variable display relating to other effects (see paragraph 0112 of Patent Document 1). Further, in the pachinko game machine, the attractiveness of the performance is one of the important factors that influence the popularity. Therefore, even with such an extremely short time variation display, it is necessary to utilize it as effectively as possible in order to improve the taste of the effect.

The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko game machine capable of effectively utilizing a relatively short time variation in production.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has a main control means (main board or the like) for controlling the progress of a game,
Production control means (such as a sub-main board) that receives production control information (such as a main command) from the main control means and performs control processing according to the production control information;
Image display means (effect display device or the like) for displaying an image related to the effect determined by the effect control means,
The main control means,
A predetermined random number is obtained based on that the game medium shot in the game area flows down through the game area and passes through a predetermined starting area (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, etc.),
The random number, at least, a big hit random number for the big hit lottery determination, a special symbol random number for determining a special symbol indicating the result of the big hit lottery determination (such as a symbol random number for the special symbol), and the special symbol Including a fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern,
Based on the jackpot random number, perform a jackpot lottery determination to determine whether it is a jackpot,
Based on the special symbol random number, special symbol lottery determination to determine the special symbol,
Based on the fluctuation pattern random number, performs a fluctuation pattern lottery determination to determine the fluctuation pattern,
Based on the results of the jackpot lottery determination, the special symbol lottery determination, and the variation pattern lottery determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the main control display means and then stopped and displayed, and the result of the jackpot lottery determination is a jackpot. In case of, a special game is executed in which a predetermined opening/closing area (first big winning opening, second big winning opening, etc.) is opened a predetermined number of times after the stop display of the special symbol,
Based on the result of the special symbol lottery determination, it is possible to set a specific game (probability change, time saving, etc.) that is advantageous to the player after the end of the special game,
Even if the game medium passes through the starting area, if the start condition of the variable display of the special symbol is not satisfied, it is possible to store the special symbol holding storage information related to the random number within a predetermined number,
The fluctuation pattern as a result of the fluctuation pattern lottery determination executed in the execution period of the specific game includes at least a first fluctuation pattern having a relatively short fluctuation time (eg, about 0.6 seconds) and the first fluctuation pattern. A second fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time longer than one fluctuation pattern (several seconds to several tens of seconds, etc.) is included,
The rate of selecting the first variation pattern is higher than the rate of selecting the second variation pattern,
In the execution period of the specific game, based on the result of the special symbol lottery determination that triggers the setting of the specific game, a second variation pattern is selected in the variation pattern lottery determination in a predetermined period determined in advance. Is configured as
In the effect control information, at least fluctuation start time effect control information (a pattern 1 effect pattern command, a pattern 2 effect pattern command, etc.) that is transmitted to the effect control means in a situation where the start condition of the variable display of the special symbol is satisfied. ) And pre-production control information (prefetch command etc.) transmitted to the production control means in a situation where the start condition of the variable display of the special symbol is not satisfied,
The fluctuation start time effect control information includes at least information corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined by the main control means,
The effect control means,
It is possible to determine a variation game production pattern related to the variation pattern based on the variation start production control information,
It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect of content having continuity over the variable display a plurality of times based on the preliminary effect control information,
In the state of the specific game, after performing the effect relating to the first variation pattern a plurality of times a predetermined number of times (19 times from the beginning of 20 times), the effect relating to the second variation pattern is performed at least once. It is possible to execute a plurality of sets (e.g., 5 sets) of the effects to be executed (the last one of 20 times) as one effect set,
With the plurality of effect sets, it is possible to execute an effect in which the player can identify an effect related to the game state by an effect related to the second variation pattern,
Except for the final production set of the plurality of sets, the variation display (variation display of the period in which the prefetch production is performed, etc.) is performed a plurality of times including the predetermined period, and is related to the content of the production related to the second variation pattern. The pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that it can execute the prefetching effect (an effect having contents that may lead to the appearance of a hot character) .

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pachinko game machine capable of effectively utilizing a relatively short-term fluctuation in production.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine of one example of the present invention. It is a rear view of a pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram showing a function of a pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram showing a main board composition of a Pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram showing a main board, a sub-main board, and a basic functional means of a sub-board. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a main control display device, (b) is a chart which shows each indicator light in a main control display device, and the relationship of a name. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the display example in the production|presentation design in the production|presentation display in change, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the display example in the same stop of production design. (A) is a chart showing a win/fail judgment table, and (b) is a chart showing a variation pattern table for a deviation. (A) is a chart showing a big hit symbol determination table for the first lottery, (b) is a chart showing a big hit symbol determination table for the second lottery, and (c) is a small hit symbol determination table used during a small hit. It is a chart. (A) is a chart showing a fluctuation pattern table used at the time of deviating, (b) is a chart showing a fluctuation pattern table used at the time of 15R big hit, (c) is a chart showing a fluctuation pattern table used at the time of 5R big hit and small hit Is. It is a flow chart which shows control start processing in a main board. 12 is a flowchart showing a control start process following FIG. 11. It is the flowchart which shows the game progress interruption processing in the main baseplate. It is a flow chart which shows power-off processing in a main board. It is a flowchart which shows the sub-main initialization process in a sub-main board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a sub-main board. It is a flow chart which shows main command reception processing in a sub main board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in a sub main board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game state in a pachinko game machine. (A) is an explanatory view showing a basic special game flow, and (b) is an explanatory view showing a flow when a predetermined effect is executed at a timing different from (a). (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of bullet hole notice, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a hold display. (A) is an explanatory view showing an example of a fluctuation timer effect, (b-1) is an explanatory view showing characteristics of a fluctuation pattern table relating to a fluctuation block, (b-2) is a fluctuation pattern table shown in (b-1). Is an explanatory view showing an example of effect using, and (b-3) is an explanatory view showing another example of effect. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of some fluctuation pattern tables, (b-1) is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the content of some fluctuation pattern tables, (b-2) is another one. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the content of the fluctuation pattern table of a copy.

Examples of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below. Here, first, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described, and thereafter, the game procedure, effect, control mode, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
<Basic configuration of Pachinko game machine>

FIG. 1 shows a front structure of a pachinko game machine 10 according to the present embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a gaming board 50 is mounted on a gaming machine frame 11 described later. Of these, the game board 50 has different constituent elements such as accessory devices and designs according to the model of the pachinko game machine 10. Further, the game board 50 can be separated from the game machine frame 11 by releasing the electrical connection relationship and the structural connection relationship with the game machine frame 11.

In addition, by sharing the structural and electrical connection relationship with the gaming machine frame 11 for a plurality of models of gaming board 50, it is possible to change the model so that the gaming machine frame 11 is shared between different models. There is. In the following, first, the gaming machine frame 11 will be described, and then the board surface configuration of the gaming board 50 will be described.

The above-mentioned gaming machine frame 11 has an outer frame 12, a front frame 13, and a lower front plate 14. Further, a glass door 15 and a dish unit 16 are attached to the front frame 13. Out of these, the outer frame 12 is a rectangular frame body used for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a predetermined position in an island facility in a game arcade (gaming store), and as shown in FIG. The front frame 13 having the door 15 and the dish unit 16 and the lower front plate 14 described above have an opening portion whose front side is closed.

The front frame 13 has a structure having an outer shape that matches the opening portion of the outer frame 12, and is attached to the outer frame 12 via hinge mechanisms 15A and 15B shown on the left side in FIG. Then, the front frame 13 is opened from the closed state with respect to the outer frame 12 by swinging forward with the left side edge in FIG. 1 as the fixed end and the right side edge as the free end.

The locking of the front frame 13 to the outer frame 12 and the release from the outer frame 12 are performed via a locking device (not shown). That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the cylinder portion 17 of the locking device is arranged on the free end side of the front frame 13, and the cylinder portion 17 covers the lower portion of the front frame 13 and the above-mentioned dish unit. Through 16, the keyhole is directed to the front of the pachinko game machine 10. Then, when the game hall clerk inserts the key into the keyhole of the cylinder 17 and turns the key counterclockwise, for example, the free end side of the front frame 13 is released from the locking device, and the front frame 13 is opened. Become.

In contrast to the front frame 13, the lower front plate 14 described above does not have a structure for opening and closing like the front frame 13, and is fixed to the outer frame 12 so as not to move. The lower front plate 14 constantly closes the lower end of the front surface of the outer frame 12.

The glass door 15 arranged in the front part of the front frame 13 and the dish unit 16 are attached to the front frame 13 via a hinge mechanism (not shown). Further, both the glass door 15 and the dish unit 16 can be independently swung with the left edge in FIG. 1 as a fixed end and the right edge as a free end. Then, the glass door 15 and the dish unit 16 are brought into an open state by, for example, a game hall clerk horizontally swinging forward, and are swinged horizontally rearward from the open state to be locked to the front frame 13. As a result, it becomes a closed state.

The locking of the glass door 15 to the front frame 13 and the release from the front frame 13 are performed via the above-described locking device (not shown). That is, when the amusement hall store clerk inserts the key into the keyhole of the cylinder portion 17 described above and rotates the key, for example, in the clockwise direction opposite to the time when the front frame 13 is opened, the free end side of the glass door 15 is the lock device. And the glass door 15 is opened.

Further, by opening the glass door 15, a locking mechanism (not shown) of the dish unit 16 appears and can be operated, and an operation section (not shown) of this locking mechanism is operated by a game hall clerk downward, for example. By performing the pushing operation, the dish unit 16 is opened.

Further, the glass door 15 holds, for example, two parallel transparent plates in a detachable manner, and in the closed state, the gaming board 50 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 through these transparent plates. I am trying. As the transparent plate, a transparent resin plate or the like can be used in addition to the glass plate.

The dish unit 16 has an upper bowl 18, a lower bowl 19 and a firing handle 20 on the front surface thereof. Of these, the upper ball plate 18, the storage of game balls, supply of the game ball to the launching device 43 (see FIGS. 2 and 4) operated via the firing handle 20, the game to the lower ball plate 19. Mechanisms are provided for various functions such as ball ejection. The lower ball plate 19 stores the game balls, receives the game balls sent from the upper ball plate 18, and stores the game balls in a ball box (so-called dollar box) placed outside the pachinko game machine 10. Mechanisms for various functions such as discharging are provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, various speakers 21 are provided at the upper corners of the glass door 15, the lower front plate 14 and the like. Through these speakers 21, depending on the gaming state, the effect pattern, etc. BGM and various sound effects are output.

Further, an operation button 22 that can be pressed by the player is provided on the portion of the upper ball plate 18 facing the player (see FIG. 1). The operation button 22 is provided on the outer wall surface of the upper portion of the upper bowl plate 18, and is located near the center of the upper bowl plate 18 in the left-right direction. Further, the operation button 22 is provided with an operation button light emitter (not shown) therein, and outputs light in accordance with the effect pattern to be executed.

It should be noted that the operation button 22 may be configured to protrude or vibrate upward in a predetermined case by using a drive source such as a motor or a solenoid. Although not shown, a cross key is provided in addition to the operation button 22, and the player can use the cross key to perform various environmental settings and effect operations. The contents of the environment setting can be exemplified by volume adjustment of the speaker 21, brightness adjustment and light amount adjustment of effect display described later, or change of effect mode described later. Further, as the effect operation using the cross key, a mini game or the like that is being variably displayed can be exemplified. Further, in addition to the cross key, it is possible to use, for example, a lever-shaped operation means, a touch panel of various types, or the like.
<Back view of Pachinko game machine>

Next, the basic structure of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, on the back surface of the front frame 13, a set base 31 having a game ball passage for guiding or collecting the game balls is attached, and below the set base 31, a game machine is attached. A power supply unit 32 for supplying power to the whole and a payout control board 103 for controlling the gaming machine frame side are attached. Further, on the back side of the game board 50, a main board (main control board) 102 that integrally controls the entire game, and a sub-board 104 that executes performance control based on a control command from the main board 102 are set substrates 31. Are provided in a positional relationship corresponding to the opening of.

In the set base 31, a prize ball tank 33 is provided above the opening. The prize ball tank 33 stores game balls that are supplied from the island facility and serve as prize balls. Furthermore, below the prize ball tank 33, a prize ball passage 34, a payout unit 35, and a prize ball discharge passage 36 are provided.

The payout unit 35 communicates with the prize ball passage 34 and can discharge the balls stored in the prize ball tank 33 downward one by one. Furthermore, the prize ball discharge passage 36 guides the game balls flown down from the payout unit 35 to the ball plate (the upper ball plate 18 or the lower ball plate 19) as a prize ball.

The above-mentioned power supply unit 32 is provided in the lower left portion of the set base 31 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the back as shown in FIG. Then, the power supply unit 32 converts AC power supplied from the outside of the gaming machine into various voltages used in the gaming machine, and supplies the voltages to the payout control board 103, the main board 102, the sub-board 104, and the like. Further, the power supply unit 32 is provided with a power switch 40 which is a tilt switch.

The above-mentioned payout control board 103 is arranged in the lower right portion of the set base 31 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the rear as shown in FIG. The payout control board 103 has a payout control function of controlling the payout unit 35 in response to a command relating to payout from the main board 102 and a lending request from the outside. The payout control board 103 also has a launch control function of controlling the launching device 43 so as to launch the game ball into the game area with a strength according to the operation amount of the launch handle 20 (see FIG. 1).

The above-mentioned main board 102 is arranged in the lower central part on the back side of the game board 50, and is mainly used for various lottery functions, control functions for the payout control board 103 and the sub-board 104, and the like. It has the central processing function of 10. The above-described sub-board 104 is arranged in the central upper part on the back side of the game board 50, and mainly has a function for controlling various effects described later.

Regarding the above-described sub-board 104, a main sub-board (sub-main board 301 in this embodiment) that plays a main function of effect control, and a sub-sub-board specialized for a specific effect function such as image creation (this embodiment). In the example, it is divided into sub-sub-board 302), but the term “sub-board” includes these. In addition, an external relay terminal board 46 that relays signals from the main board 102, the payout control board 103, and the like to a device outside the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided on the upper right portion on the back side of the set board 31.
<Board surface composition of game board>

Next, the above-mentioned game board 50 and parts (board surface parts) arranged on the board surface of the game board 50 will be described. In this embodiment, the game board 50 is composed of a plurality of parts made of a transparent resin material (for example, transparent acrylic resin). The game board 50 is formed in a plate shape and has a game ball passage for guiding the game balls to the back side of the game board 50, a predetermined space, and the like. The gaming board 50 is mounted on the front frame 13 of the gaming machine frame 11 with the plate surface on which various board components are mounted facing forward, and by the glass door 15 or the like in the closed state, The front is covered. Further, on the front surface side of the game board 50, a game area 52 is defined by combining inner rails and outer rails formed in a curved band shape.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the game area 52, a first starting winning opening 62 and a second starting winning opening 63, a first big winning opening 91 and a second big winning opening 92, a left working opening 68a and a right working opening. 68b, a plurality of general winning openings 72, an outlet 58 and the like are provided. Further, the game area 52 is provided with a performance display device 60 including a liquid crystal display device capable of performing a display for performance, a center decoration 64 for decorating the periphery of the performance display device 60, and the like.

In addition, the game area 52 is provided with a large number of game nails (not shown) and a mechanism such as a windmill. Further, a main control display device 53 is provided outside the lower left part of the game area 52 of the game board 50. The specific configuration and function of the main control display device 53 will be described later. Further, the above-mentioned board surface configuration of the game board 50 can be variously changed depending on, for example, the game characteristics adopted in the pachinko game machine 10. Then, other examples of the board configuration will be described later.
<Functions of board parts>

Next, specific functions and configurations related to the above-described individual board components will be described. First, the above-mentioned first starting winning opening 62 is a starting winning opening relating to the first game, and is of a type that always opens the entrance of the game ball and does not change the size of the entrance of the game ball. Further, the first starting winning opening 62 has a first starting winning detection device 74 (sensor) for detecting the entry of a game ball into the first starting winning opening 62, and the output signal of this sensor is the above-mentioned. Is input to the main board 102 of.

The above-mentioned second start winning opening 63 is a starting winning opening relating to the second game. The second starting winning opening 63 is an ordinary electric accessory (so-called “electric tulip” or “electric Chu”), and a blade that opens when a normal symbol described later is stopped and displayed in a winning manner ( It has an opening and closing blade). Then, the second start winning port 63 is opened by opening and closing the opening and closing blades for a predetermined time based on the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, so that the game ball enters the second starting winning port 63. It will be possible.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second starting winning opening 63 is provided with a second starting winning detection device 75 (sensor) and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 for opening and closing the above-mentioned opening/closing blade. .. The output signal of the second start winning detection device 75 is input to the main board 102.

In addition, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types are provided as an aspect of opening the second starting winning opening 63. These opening modes include a mode of relatively short time (for example, about 0.2 seconds) (referred to as "short circuit open" or "short circuit") or a relatively long time (for example, 5 seconds). There are modes (referred to as "long open" and "long open", etc.). It is also possible to provide a middle opening mode in which the opening time is set between the short opening and the long opening. Then, various opening modes of the second starting winning opening 63 will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 3, the above-mentioned general winning opening 72 is provided with a general winning detection device 73 (sensor) for detecting the entry of a game ball. The output signal of the general winning detection device 73 is input to the main board 102.

When the general winning detection device 73 is shared by a plurality of general winning openings 72, the gaming balls that have entered the plurality of general winning openings 72 are collected at a location where the general winning detection device 73 is arranged and detected. It is possible to It is also possible to group a plurality of general winning openings 72 by the positional relationship or by the number of prize balls (common winning detection device 73 is shared). It should be noted that a specific mode of paying out the prize balls will be described later.

The above-mentioned first big winning opening 91 has an opening formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape. Further, the first special winning opening 91 includes a first opening/closing door (not shown) for opening/closing the above-mentioned opening. Then, the first special winning opening 91 performs an opening operation in a predetermined manner when a predetermined hit occurs.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the first big winning opening 91 is a first big winning detection device 78 for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a first big opening/closing drive for the first opening/closing door. The winning opening solenoid 80 is provided. Of these, the first big winning detection device 78 has a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big winning opening 91, and the output signal thereof is input to the main board 102.

The above-mentioned second special winning opening 92 has an opening formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape. Further, the second special winning opening 92 includes a second opening/closing door (not shown) for opening/closing the above-mentioned opening. Then, the second special winning opening 92 performs the opening operation in a predetermined manner when a predetermined hit occurs.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the second big winning opening 92 is a second big winning detection device 79 for detecting the entry of a game ball, and a second big opening and closing drive for the second opening/closing door. The winning opening solenoid 81 is provided. Of these, the second big winning detection device 79 has a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big winning opening 91, and the output signal thereof is input to the main board 102.

In this embodiment, decorative plates 91b and 92b are provided in front of the first special winning opening 91 and the second special winning opening 92, respectively. The decorative plates 91b and 92b are made of a transparent material so that the player can visually recognize the first opening/closing door, the second opening/closing door, the first big winning opening 91, and the second big winning opening 92. .. Further, characters or figures for decorating the game area 52 may be drawn on each decorative plate, but in this case as well, characters or figures are displayed on the first big winning opening 91 or the second big winning opening 92. It is desirable that it does not hinder the visibility of the game ball that has entered.

As described above, the left operation port 68a includes a left passage detecting device 69a, and the right operation port 68b includes a right passage detecting device 69b. Further, these passage detecting devices 69a and 69b have sensors for detecting passage of the game balls through the corresponding operating ports 68a and 68b. The output signals of the sensors in the passage detection devices 69a and 69b are input to the main board 102, and the passage detection devices 69a and 69b change the output signals of the sensors according to the presence/absence of a ball.

The center decoration 64 described above has a function of production and the like, and inside the center decoration 64, an LED board on which a large number of chip-type LEDs are mounted is provided. Then, by driving the LED of the center decoration 64, the light of the LED is transmitted through the center decoration 64 and the center decoration 64 performs the light decoration.

The center decoration 64 is provided with movable effect members 93, 94 and the like, and these movable effect members 93, 94 constitute a gimmick for effect. Further, a game ball passage portion 65 is formed on the right side of the center decoration 64 when viewed from the front, and the center decoration 64 has the function of the flow path of the game ball in addition to the above-mentioned effect function. Have

Further, the center decoration 64 is provided with a light guide plate 90. As the light guide plate 90, although not shown, it is possible to employ, for example, a plate including two transparent plates arranged in parallel with the plate surfaces facing forward and backward. Further, the light guide plate 90 is attached to the center decoration 64, and shields between the outside and the inside of the center decoration 64 in front of the effect display device 60. The light guide plate 90 also functions as a protective cover of the effect display device 60 in the center decoration 64.

The light guide plate 90 can be configured as follows, for example. That is, inside the center ornament 64, a plurality of LEDs serving as light sources are arranged in strips so as to face, for example, one of the left and right end faces of the transparent plate. Then, at normal times, the display content of the effect display device 60 is transmitted to the outside of the transparent plate so that the player can visually recognize it without superimposing another image on the screen of the effect display device 60.

However, inside each transparent plate that constitutes the light guide plate 90, fine irregularities that cannot be visually recognized under a normal environment are formed. Then, at the time of execution of a predetermined effect, for example, the above-mentioned light source facing the end surface of one of the transparent plates is driven, and the light of the light source is emitted from the end surface of the transparent plate toward the inside of the transparent plate. It Further, the unevenness of the transparent plate irradiated with light diffuses the light, and the diffused light causes a predetermined illustration or the like to be colored and emerged so that it can be recognized by the player.

Further, of the two transparent plates of the light guide plate 90, the other transparent plate is engraved with concaves and convexes for forming an image different from the above illustration. Then, by driving the light source facing the end face at the time of a predetermined effect, an illustration different from the one described above and the like emerges so that it can be recognized by the player.

Here, not only one end surface of the left and right of the transparent plate, but also one end surface of the upper and lower sides of the transparent plate can be made to face the light source so that other illustrations can be projected by the light of the light source. By doing so, it is possible to display two types of images on one transparent plate. Further, the number of transparent plates may be one or three or more. A transmissive liquid crystal display may be used instead of or in combination with the light guide plate 90.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the main control display device 53 described above has a large number of 7-segment display bodies and LED indicators arranged on a symbol display substrate (main symbol display substrate) 256. In this main control display device 53, a normal symbol display section 59 for displaying the above-mentioned normal symbol, a first special symbol display section 70 for displaying a first special symbol (described later) corresponding to the first game, and a second game. The second special symbol display portion 71 for displaying the second special symbol (described later) corresponding to, and other various display portions are formed. In addition, the above-mentioned normal symbol display portion 59 constitutes a normal symbol display device. Further, the first special symbol display unit 70 constitutes a first special symbol display device, the second special symbol display unit 71 constitutes a second special symbol display device. The details of each display unit formed on the main control display device 53 will be described later.

Further, in the following, the ordinary symbol is "general symbol", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "first special symbol", "special symbol 1", "special symbol 1", and the second special symbol is "special symbol". It may be referred to as "second special map", "special map 2", "special 2", or the like. Further, the first special symbol may be referred to as "special symbol 1" or "symbol 1", and the second special symbol may be referred to as "special symbol 2" or "symbol 2".
<Basic game procedure>

Subsequently, a game procedure in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. First, when the player operates the above-mentioned firing handle 20 to rotate the game ball in the situation where the game ball is supplied to the upper ball plate 18, the upper ball plate 18 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle. The game balls stored in 1 are shot one by one at a predetermined interval. Then, the game ball is guided by the above-mentioned inner rail and outer rail, reaches the upper part of the game area 52, and is discharged to the game area 52 from between the inner rail and the outer rail.

In a normal game, the player shoots so that the game ball flows down on the left side of the game area 52, and aims at the first start winning opening 62 located in the lower center of the game area 52. Such a mode of launching mainly using the left side of the game area 52 is called so-called left hitting. Further, the firing of the game balls is repeated at a predetermined time interval (for example, an interval not exceeding 100 shots per minute) by the above-described launching device 43 while the player operates the launch handle 20. Then, the game balls continuously emitted to the game area 52 fall in a direction according to factors such as the speed and the incident angle (or reflection angle) while interfering with the plurality of game nails and the windmill.

When the game ball falls into various prize holes such as the above-described general prize hole 72 and the first start prize hole 62, the game ball is detected and the payout control of the game ball is performed. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper ball plate 18 as prize balls through the payout unit 35 according to the type of the winning opening that entered. Also, when the upper ball plate 18 is filled with many game balls and the paid out subsequent game balls cannot enter the upper ball plate 18, these game balls are guided to the lower ball plate 19 as overflow balls. ..

In addition, the game balls that have fallen into the various winning holes become safe balls and are guided from the front side to the back side of the game board 50. Further, the game ball that has not become a safe ball reaches the lower end of the game area 52, falls into the out port 58, and is guided to the back surface side of the game board 50. Then, the game ball reaching the back side of the game board 50 is guided downward through a predetermined guide gutter and a game ball passage in the set base 31, and is directed from the pachinko game machine 10 to the side of the island facility described above. Is discharged.

The above-mentioned left operating port 68a and right operating port 68b are gates through which game balls pass, unlike the above-mentioned winning holes that generate safe balls. In the following, the left operating port 68a and the right operating port 68b are collectively referred to as a “winning hole”, and the terms “drop”, “ball entering”, and “winning” in this embodiment refer to “passing” related to a gate. It has meaning.

When the game ball enters the operating port (here, the left operating port 68a or the right operating port 68b), if a predetermined fluctuation start condition (universal figure fluctuation start condition) as described later is satisfied, the main control On the display device 53, normal symbols (described later) are variably displayed. The normal symbol displayed on the main control display device 53 shows the result of the random number lottery (general drawing lottery) executed based on the ball entering the operation opening, and is stopped and displayed after a predetermined change time. It

When the game ball enters the starting opening (here, the first starting winning opening 62 or the second starting winning opening 63), a predetermined fluctuation start condition (special figure fluctuation start condition) as described later is satisfied. For example, on the main control display device 53, special symbols (described later) are variably displayed. The special symbol displayed on the main control display device 53 shows the result of the random number lottery (big hit lottery) executed based on the entry into the starting opening, and is stopped and displayed after a predetermined change time. ..

In the above-mentioned effect display device 60, effect display related to the special symbol is performed. This effect display is different in whether the special symbol is being variably displayed or is being stopped, and whether the stop display mode of the special symbol is a big hit or an outlier. Relatedly, effects of various predetermined modes are performed.

In the special game (big hit), the unit game in which the first big winning opening 91 or the second big winning opening 92 is opened is repeated a plurality of times. Further, in the special game, there are one in which the unit game is repeated the maximum number of times and one in which the unit game is repeated less than the maximum number of times. The maximum number of times may be 15 times (15R (round)), and the number of times less than the maximum number may be 5 times (5R). The special game in the case where the unit game in which the big winning opening is opened is performed only once is referred to as "small hit".

In each unit game, when a predetermined number (eg, 9) of game balls are detected at the corresponding special winning opening (first special winning opening 91 or second special winning opening 92), or the total opening time When a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds) is reached, the ending condition is satisfied, and the corresponding special winning opening is closed. As a condition for ending the unit game, the total opening time indicates that the upper limit value is set even if the opening of the special winning opening is divided into plural times in one unit game. ing. In order to have a wide range of amusement during a big hit, such as increasing the technical intervention by opening multiple winning holes within a unit game, and making it easier to obtain a payout by opening it once. The opening mode of the special winning opening can be selected from preset patterns.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, a game property in which a plurality of games (here, two) corresponding to the conventional first type pachinko gaming machine are mixed is adopted. That is, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned plurality of games can be divided into a first game in which the first starting winning opening 62 is used and a second game in which the second starting winning opening 63 is used. Then, in a situation where the second game is prioritized over the first game and at the same time the starting condition of the game is satisfied, the second game is preferentially executed and the first game is suspended, The first game and the second game are not executed at the same time.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a specific game may be executed after the end of the special game depending on the result of the above-mentioned big hit lottery. This specific game is a mode different from the special game described above, and is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. In this embodiment, a probability variation game (hereinafter referred to as "probability variation"), a variation time reduction game (hereinafter referred to as "time saving"), and a ball entry facilitation game are provided as specific games. As the specific game, there are those that execute only one of probability variation, time saving, and easy entry game, and there are those that execute a plurality of specific games at the same time, and different game characteristics are created by combining them.

When the specific game is executed, a notification regarding the launch position and launch timing of the game ball recommended by the image or sound of the effect display device 60 (for example, an effect that encourages right-handedness) is executed. Then, when the player increases the amount of rotation of the firing handle 20 clockwise to increase the firing force and shoots the game ball toward the area on the right side of the game area 52, the game ball passing above the center ornament 64 , Enter the game ball passage portion 65 of the center decoration 64, and flow down the center decoration 64. Further, the game ball released from the center decoration 64 is hit against a plurality of game nails and other structures and falls in a direction corresponding to the way of hitting.

A part of the large number of game balls emitted from the center decoration 64 passes through the right operation port 68b (see FIG. 1) and is detected by the right passage detecting device 69b (see FIG. 3). Then, as described above, when the game ball passes through the right operation port 68b, the normal symbol described above is variably displayed on the main control display device 53 (see FIG. 6(a)), and the variable display of the normal symbol is a predetermined hit. When stopped in the manner, the ordinary electric winning accessory of the second start winning opening 63 opens for a predetermined time in accordance with the manner of hit.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to guide the game ball reaching the right side of the game area 52 to the vicinity of the second start winning opening 63 and the second big winning opening 92 with a nail or the like. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a game that facilitates entering a ball is added to the time saving that is a specific game, and during the time saving, an extension of the extension of an ordinary electric role by the game that facilitates entering a ball, an ordinary electric role The probability variation of the object and the shortening of the time of the ordinary electric auditors are combined to facilitate execution of the long opening of the ordinary electric auditors. Then, during the time saving, one or a plurality of game balls can enter the second starting winning opening 63 when the ordinary electric accessory of the second starting winning opening 63 expands once. ing.

In addition, when a big hit occurs and a special game is executed, the first big winning opening 91 and the second big winning opening 92 are opened, but during this special game, a right hit is performed to the player. It is possible to Then, in this case, before the special game is started, it is conceivable to execute an effect that prompts the player to make a right-hand hit, by using an image or sound of the effect display device 60.
<Example of jackpot type: ST>

Next, types of big hits in the above-mentioned first game and second game will be described. First, as a big hit, a big hit that repeats the above unit game 16 times (hereinafter also referred to as "16R big hit" as appropriate) and a big hit that repeats the unit game 4 times (hereinafter also referred to as "4R big hit" as appropriate) are provided. .. The lottery mode for these jackpots will be described later.

The unit game described above is started with the opening of the first big winning opening 91 (or the second big winning opening 92) in the special game, and when a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds) has elapsed, or the first big winning. The game ends when a predetermined number (for example, 9 or more) of game balls fall into the winning opening 91 (or the second winning opening 92), and the first winning opening 91 (or the second winning opening 92) is closed. To do. The special game in which such a unit game is repeated is based on a so-called ball (sometimes referred to as a ball) aiming to allow the player to acquire a game ball. Further, among various jackpots, the 16R jackpot and the 4R jackpot are intended to make the player obtain a relatively large number of game balls.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to provide, for example, a 16R jackpot or a part of the 16R jackpot, which does not change with certainty (16R regular or 4R regular), as one type of the jackpot. Further, for example, even in the case of a 16R jackpot, the opening period of the first jackpot 91 (or the second jackpot 92) is short, and the player can obtain only the same amount of balls as the 4R jackpot (16R jackpot). It is possible to provide a certain variation (actual 4R) or to provide a thing that can hardly obtain a ball even if it is a 4R big hit (4R no ball).

Further, in the present embodiment, the specific game state such as the above-mentioned probability change and time saving is generated for all big hits. For this reason, all 16R jackpots in the present embodiment are 16R jackpots with probability variation (hereinafter referred to as "16R probability variation"), and 4R jackpots are all 4R jackpots with probability variation (hereinafter "4R probability variation"). It is called).

However, the combination of the big hit and the probability variation, the shortening of time, etc. is not limited to that of the present embodiment, and various combinations can be adopted. For example, it is possible to provide a jackpot that does not give at least one copy among privilege functions such as probability change, shortening of time, and game for facilitating ball entry. More specifically, it is conceivable to provide a big hit with only a certain change or a big hit with only a shortened time. Further, it is also possible to make different types of jackpots depending on the difference in the probability variation duration and the difference in the time reduction duration. In addition, in the case where the electric choo support is also executed during the time saving, the “time saving duration” can be paraphrased as the “electrical chewing support duration”. Further, it may be possible to execute only Den Chu support of the time saving and Den Chu support.
<Hits other than big hits>

Further, in this embodiment, a small hit is provided as a kind of hit other than the big hit. When the small hit occurs in the first game (or the second game), the first big winning opening 91 (or the second big winning opening 92) is opened, for example, once. The lottery mode for the small hit will be described later.
<Main control display device>
<<Configuration of main control display device>>

Next, the main control display device 53 described above will be described with reference to FIG. The main control display device 53 is configured by arranging a segment display body and a large number of LED display lamps on a symbol display board 256 and stacking a transparent plate in front of various display bodies. Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, the main control display device 53 has a first state indicator light 231 and a second state indicator light 232 in the upper left portion of the symbol display board 256 when viewed from the front, in order from the left. , And has a main control error indicator light 233.

The first status indicator light 231 is one in which two linear LED segments are arranged in a line to form a digit in the form of the numeral "1". The second status indicator light 232 is a combination of seven linear LED segments to form a digit in the form of the numeral "8". Further, the main control error indicating lamp 233 is configured by a perfect circular main control error indicating lamp dot attached to the lower right of the second state indicating lamp 232.

The first state indicator light 231 and the second state indicator light 232 described above are capable of displaying numbers 0 to 19, alphabet letters, hyphens and other symbols by selectively turning on the LED of each segment. Has become. Further, it is possible to display a wider variety of information by blinking the LEDs and different blinking patterns. Then, the first state indicator light 231 and the second state indicator light 232 are used, for example, for displaying the number of rounds when a big game occurs in the above-mentioned first game or second game and a special game is executed. .. Further, the main control error indicator lamp 233 can be used, for example, for a display related to an error.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, on the symbol display substrate 256, 2, 4, 10, and 10 LED indicator lights are laterally arranged at a predetermined pitch from the top. And, in total, these 26 LED indicators are the remaining parts with respect to the parts on which the first status indicator 231, the second status indicator 232 and the main control error indicator 233 are arranged on the symbol display board 256. They are arranged neatly. Here, in FIG. 6A, the symbols A to Z are shown on a total of 26 LED indicator lights for convenience of description. Then, in the following description, each LED indicator lamp may be distinguished by the reference numerals A to Z attached in FIG.

These LED indicator lights A to Z can also display predetermined information according to the presence or absence of lighting and a blinking pattern. FIG. 6B shows the relationship between the LED indicators A to Z shown in FIG. 6A and the names. Among these, the LED indicators A to C are a first LED for a normal symbol memory display, a second LED for a normal symbol memory display, and a normal symbol display LED, which relate to a normal symbol described later. The LED indicator lights D and E are a third state indicator lamp and a fourth state indicator lamp, and the LED indicator lamp F is a right-handing instruction light that is turned on when the above-mentioned right-handing should be performed. Of these, the third state indicator light (D) is used to display the operating state of the probability variation function related to the special symbol, the fourth state indicator light (E) is the operating state of the probability variation function related to the normal symbol Used to display.

Furthermore, eight of the LED indicator lights G to N constitutes the first special symbol display portion 70, and the LED indicator lights O and P are the first special symbol memory display first LED and the first special symbol memory, respectively. It is the second LED for display. Further, the eight LED indicator lights Q to X constitute the second special symbol display section 71, and the LED indicator lights Y and Z are the first special symbol memory display LED for the second special symbol and the second special symbol memory, respectively. It is the second LED for display. In addition, in FIG. 6(a), since the normal symbol display portion 59, the first special symbol display portion 70, and the second special symbol display portion 71 are denoted by reference numerals, the respective LED indicator lights are enclosed by curly braces. Is shown.

The above-mentioned normal symbol display portion 59 is composed of one LED indicator light C, and the operation mode of this LED indicator light C is adapted to perform variable display and stop display of the ordinary symbol. In addition, as the operation of the normal symbol display unit 59, it is possible to distinguish and display a large number (for example, 3 or more) of types of information depending on the difference in lighting and blinking, the difference in blinking period, and the like. From the viewpoint of clarity regarding the stop display of the ordinary symbols, it is desirable to display the lottery result regarding the ordinary symbols by turning on or off. For this reason, the number of LED indicator lights constituting the normal symbol display portion 59 may be, for example, two or more, and a combination of lighting and extinguishing may represent a normal symbol stop symbol.

The first special symbol display unit 70 described above, by the operation mode of the eight LED indicator lights G to N lined up in a row in the horizontal direction, the variable display and the stop display of the first special symbol relating to the first game are possible. Has become. The first special symbol by the first special symbol display unit 70 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the first lottery that is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 62, and its variable display is predetermined. When it is stopped in the hit mode, a big hit occurs and a special game is executed. In addition, the first special symbol display unit 70, in the stop display of the first special symbol, is a maximum of 256 (=2^8) types by a combination of turning on and off of the respective LED indicator lights G to N. The identification information can be displayed.

Similarly, with respect to the above-mentioned second special symbol display portion 71, 256 (=2^8) types of identification information at maximum are displayed by the operation mode of the eight LED indicator lights Q to X arranged in a line in the horizontal direction. It is possible.

The main control display device 53 having such a configuration is electrically connected to the above-mentioned main substrate 102, as shown in FIG. The various display portions of the main control display device 53 are controlled by the main board 102. In FIG. 3, among the various display units in the main control display device 53, only the normal symbol display unit 59, the first special symbol display unit 70, and the second special symbol display unit 71 are shown.
<<Functions of main control display device>>

When the game ball passes through the above-described operating port (left operating port 68a or right operating port 68b), the normal symbol display portion 59 blinks, and the variable display of the normal symbol is executed. Then, when a predetermined variation time (general figure variation time) has elapsed since the variation display of the ordinary symbol was started, the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed. And, if the normal symbol is displayed in the off mode (out mode), if there is a ball entering the subsequent working port after the elapse of a predetermined stop time (normal figure stop fixed time), The next variable display related to the design is started. In addition, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined hit mode (hit mode), while shifting to the next variable display in the same manner as in the case of a hit, while the normal symbol previously stopped and displayed is hit. According to the aspect, the second starting winning opening 63 performs an opening operation for a predetermined time.

Also, the first LED for normal symbol memory display and the second LED for normal symbol memory display, which are the LED indicators A and B, are a set of two, and by a combination of turning off, lighting, and blinking the two LEDs, Numerical values from 0 to 4 can be displayed.

The number of holdings related to this general drawing lottery is the number of game balls that have passed through the left operating opening 68a (or the right operating opening 68b) during the change of the ordinary symbol, and the variable symbol of the ordinary symbol is not yet executed. Shows the number of times the lottery is held. That is, if the symbol variation that has been performed earlier has not ended, the variation start condition is not satisfied, and when the symbol variation ends, the variation start condition is satisfied and the lottery result that has been stored on hold ( Based on the pending lottery result), a new symbol fluctuation will be started. The upper limit of the number of holdings is 4, and the number of holding storages is set to not exceed 4.

Normal symbol memory display for the first LED (A) and normal symbol memory display for the second LED (B), the display of the numerical value of 0 to 4, for example, when the number of hold is 0 (no hold) both turn off However, in the case where the number of holdings is 1, it is possible to perform such a mode that one of them is turned on and the other is turned off. When the number of holdings is 2, both are turned on, when the number of holdings is 3, one of them is turned on and the other is blinked, and when the number of holdings is 4, both of them are blinked. Can be displayed.

Regarding the display of the number of reserved first special symbols by the above-mentioned first special symbol display unit 70, the first special symbol memory display first LED (O) and the first special symbol memory display second LED (P) are two Is set as one set and the numerical values of 0 to 4 are displayed. Regarding the display of the number of holding of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display unit 71, the first LED (Y) for the second special symbol memory display and the second LED (Z) for the second special symbol memory display are 1 It is performed by displaying numerical values of 0 to 4 as a set.

First special symbol memory display first LED (O) and first special symbol memory display second LED (P), or second special symbol memory display first LED (Y) and second special symbol memory display second LED The display of the numerical values of 0 to 4 by (Z) is, for example, the display of the number of holdings in the same manner as in the case of the first LED (A) for normal symbol memory display and the second LED (B) for normal symbol memory display described above. It is possible to

When the game situation in which the above-mentioned right-handedness is to be performed is reached, display is performed in a predetermined manner using the right-handedness indicator light F of the main control display device 53 (see FIG. 6A). In the present embodiment, the right-handing instruction light F is set to be turned off when left-handed, which is a game situation where left-handedness should be left, and turned on when right-handed, which is a game situation where right-handedness should be played.
<Structure of production display device and basic display contents>

Next, the configuration of the effect display device 60 and a basic display example of the effect display device 60 will be described. In this embodiment, as the effect display device 60, a large-sized (for example, about 15 inches) liquid crystal display is used. In the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, effect display for the first special symbol or the second special symbol displayed on the main control display device 53 described above, and other effect display such as story display are performed. Although various images are displayed on the effect display device 60, a basic effect display that is directly related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol will be described here.

As described above, when the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started on the main control display device 53, on the effect display device 60, as shown in FIGS. The variation effect accompanied by the variable display of the design 190 is executed. In this embodiment, the effect design 190 is composed of a left effect design 190a, a middle effect design 190b, and a right effect design 190c. In the following, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 190a to 190c may be referred to as "effect symbols 190" and "effect symbols 190a to 190c" depending on the situation.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the effect design 190 has seven types of element designs (symbol element effect designs) having the meanings of the symbols "1" to "7". The details of the above-mentioned element design will be described later. Further, here, in order not to complicate the description, the description will be made using seven types of element designs having the meanings of the symbols "1" to "7", but as the element designs, for example, a predetermined word, etc. It is also possible to adopt a design having a meaning other than numbers, as in. Further, as the elemental design, it is also possible to use a combination having a meaning of a number and one having another meaning. Also, in order to execute a special effect (pseudo continuous notice or special zone effect described later), an effect suggestion that appears only at a certain change time (added to the normal symbol or displayed by being replaced) is performed. In the broad sense, the special symbol for is also included in the effect symbol 190.

With the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the main control display device 53, the above-mentioned effect symbol 190 is variably displayed on the effect display device 60 (see FIG. 7A). In the present embodiment, the variable display of the effect symbols is such that the left effect symbols 190a to the right effect symbols 190c are individually moved in the vertical direction (vertical scrolling), and the above element symbols are sequentially displayed in the display area 194. Executed by. As the scroll direction of the effect symbols 190a to 190c, in addition to the vertical direction, various modes such as horizontal direction, rotation, or turning can be adopted, but various modes of scroll display will be described later. To do.

In addition, the effect design 190 may constitute a so-called “reach” combination as an intermediate stage of variable display. In this "reach", among the effect symbols 190, two effect symbols (here, the left effect symbol 190a and the right effect symbol 190c) have the same numbers, such as "7" and "7", and the same meaning, Alternatively, the combination is composed of symbols having a predetermined relationship. Furthermore, in this "reach", the remaining one symbol (here, medium symbol 190b) other than the effect symbols 190a and 190c that constitute the reach combination cannot be configured in combination with another effect symbol, and is changing. Has become.

As the display mode of the effect design 190, various types of “reach” and various other modes can be adopted, but details of the various display modes will be described later. Further, in the effect display device 60, various effects are performed in addition to the effect by the effect pattern 190, and details thereof will be described later.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 60 uses the liquid crystal display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other types of display bodies such as a mechanical drum body and an LED display body are used. It may be one. Furthermore, the effect display device 60 is not limited to one including only one display body, and may be configured by combining a plurality of display bodies with additional display bodies added, for example.

Furthermore, it is also possible to provide such an additional display body as a movable effect member and configure a gimmick by the additional display body. Then, normally, an additional display body is arranged outside the display area 194 so as not to hinder the visual recognition of the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, and a predetermined effect pattern is executed. In this case, it is conceivable that the additional display body appears in front of the display area 194. Note that a specific aspect of the effect using the additional display body will be described later.
<Electrical structure of Pachinko game machine>

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. Here, the main ones of the electrical configuration will be extracted and described. First, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a power supply board 251, a payout control board 103, a main board 102, a sub-main board 301, and the like. Of these, the power supply board 251 is connected to the above-described payout control board 103 and the like, and the payout control board 103 is connected to the main board 102, the launching device 43, and the game ball lending device connection terminal board (not shown). ) Etc. are connected. Further, the main control display device 53 and the sub main substrate 301 described above are connected to the main substrate 102, and the sub sub substrate 302 described above is connected to the sub main substrate 301.

The power supply board 251 of the various configurations described above is provided in the power supply unit 32 (see FIG. 2). Although not shown, the payout control board 103 is also connected to a status display unit used for displaying the type of error, a money process related to a ball lending, a card unit for executing a ball lending process, and the like. .. Further, a ball coin operation board or the like used for ball coin operation is connected to the above-mentioned game ball lending device connection terminal plate (not shown). Further, a touch switch (not shown) and a firing stop switch (not shown) provided on the firing handle 20 (see FIG. 1) are connected to the firing device 43 described above.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the main board 102, through various game board connection boards (not shown), the main control display device 53, the passage detection devices 69a and 69b, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76, the first Starting winning detection device 74, second starting winning detection device 75, general winning detection device 73, first big winning detection device 78, second big winning detection device 79, first big winning opening solenoid 80, second big winning opening solenoid 81, a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor (not shown), etc. are connected.

The sub-main board 301 is connected to each production device via various relay boards (not shown). As each device for performance, the LED board for various electric decorations in the center decoration 64, various movable body motors of the movable performance members 93 and 94, the LED board for electric decorations in the gaming machine frame 11, the gaming machine frame 11 are used. The provided frame motor and the like for performance can be exemplified. Here, examples of the illumination on the gaming machine frame 11 include those performed on the glass door 15 described above, those performed on the dish unit 16, and those performed on the button device provided with the operation buttons 22. .. Further, the frame motor described above is used to drive a movable effect member (not shown) provided in the gaming machine frame 11.

As shown in FIG. 4, the liquid crystal unit 42 included in the effect display device 60, various speakers 21, and the like are connected to the sub-sub substrate 302. The various speakers 21 may be connected to the sub main board 301 described above.

Subsequently, configurations of the main board 102 and the payout control board 103 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, a CPU (main CPU) 501, a ROM (main ROM) 502, and an RWM 503 are mounted on the main board 102. Among these, as the CPU 501, for example, a central processing unit in a resin-packaged CPU device (CPU device) can be used. The "ROM" and "RWM" described in this embodiment are comprehensive concepts including both those built in the CPU device and those externally attached to the CPU device.

Further, although not shown, in the CPU device mounted on the main board 102, in addition to the CPU 501, a control clock generation circuit, a random number clock generation circuit, a 16-bit random number random number circuit, and an 8-bit random number. Random number circuit and the like are provided. Of these, the random number circuit for 16-bit random numbers and the random number circuit for 8-bit random numbers are for generating hardware random numbers that are built-in random numbers.

Further, the main board 102 is equipped with an input/output port 505 for inputting/outputting data to/from a device outside the main board 102. Further, although not shown, various circuit parts such as an interrupt circuit and a timer circuit are formed on the main board 102.

The above-mentioned ROM 502 stores a game program for the CPU 501 to perform processing relating to the game, predetermined control data, and the like. Further, the RWM 503 described above rewritably stores data necessary for various processes, data generated during the process, and the like when the CPU 501 executes the game program.

Next, on the payout control board 103, a CPU (payout CPU) 511, a ROM (payout ROM) 512, and an RWM 513 are mounted. Among these, as the CPU 511, for example, a central processing unit in a resin-packaged CPU device (CPU device) can be used. Further, the ROM 512 stores a payout program for the CPU 511 to perform payout processing, predetermined control data, and the like. Further, the RWM 513 described above rewritably stores data necessary for various processes, data generated during the process, and the like when the CPU 501 executes the payout program.

The sub-main substrate 301 described above includes a CPU (sub-main CPU) 521, a ROM (sub-main ROM) 522, a work RWM 523, an input port 527, an output port 528, a bus line (not shown), and the like. .. The input side of the input port 527 is connected to the output side of the main board 102, and the output side of the input port 527 is connected to the CPU 521, the ROM 522, the work RWM 523, the output port 528, and the like.

The CPU 521 of the sub main board 301 controls the display of the effect display device 60 based on the effect control command (command) for symbol display transmitted from the main board 102. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RWM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. Is the memory of.

Data transmission/reception between the main board 102 and the sub-main board 301 is performed in a one-way communication (one-way communication) mode from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301. Therefore, the information held by the main board 102 cannot be referred to by the sub-main board 301 unless the main board 102 transmits the information to the sub-main board 301.

The sub sub-board 302 described above includes a CPU 531, a work RWM 532, a program ROM 533, a sound ROM 534, a character ROM 535, an image controller (VDP) 536, a sound control circuit 537, an input port 538, an output port 539, and a bus line (not shown). Equipped with. Further, the image controller (VDP) 536 includes a video memory 540. The input side of the input port 538 is connected to the output side of the sub-main substrate 301, and the output side of the input port 538 is connected to each of the devices such as the CPU 531, the work RWM 532, and the program ROM 533.

The above-mentioned video memory 540 is a memory for storing the display data displayed on the effect display device 60. By rewriting the content of the image data in the video memory 540, the display content of the effect display device 60 (frame image ) Is changed. The character ROM 535 is a memory for storing character data such as a pattern displayed on the effect display device 60. The image controller 536 adjusts the operation timings of the CPU 531, the video memory 540, and the output port 539 to intervene in the reading and writing of data, and reads the display data stored in the video memory 540 from the character ROM 535 at a predetermined timing. Further, the symbols are overlapped in the order of the layers in which the priority order is determined in advance, and the effects are displayed on the effect display device 60.
<Power supply and data backup>

The power supply board 251 described above includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko game machine 10, and an initialization switch circuit unit 543 having an initialization switch 544. The power supply unit 541 supplies a predetermined amount of voltage for driving various switches, motors, logic circuits, etc. to the main board 102, the payout control board 103, etc. through a power supply path (not shown). 103 and other predetermined devices are supplied.

The initialization switch circuit unit 543 includes a circuit that outputs an initialization signal for clearing the backup data to the main board 102 and the payout control board 103 when the initialization switch 544 is pressed when the power is turned on. ..

As described above, the RWM 503 on the main board 102 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with the backup voltage from the power supply board 251 even after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off. That is, the RWM 503 is provided with a backup area 503a in addition to a memory and an area (not shown) for temporarily storing various data and the like. This backup area 503a has a stack pointer at the time of power shutdown when the power is shut down (when a power failure occurs) due to the occurrence of a power failure (including a so-called momentary power failure due to a momentary voltage drop). , An area for storing values of each register, I/O, and the like. Then, along with the normal power-on and the elimination of the power failure, the state of the main board 102 and the like is returned to the state before the power-off based on the information in the backup area 503a.

As for the RWM 513 in the payout control board 103, similarly to the RWM 503 in the main board 102, a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply board 251 after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off so that data can be retained (backup). It has become.

The main board 102 described above is provided with a power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 that monitors power interruption due to the above-described power failure or the like. The power outage monitoring circuit unit 506 monitors the voltage of DC stable (for example, 30 V) which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 541 of the power supply board 251, and when this voltage becomes less than the predetermined voltage, the power outage (power supply The occurrence of the interruption) is detected and the above-mentioned power interruption signal is output. Based on the input of such a power interruption signal, the CPU 501 of the main board 102 and the CPU 511 of the payout control board 103 execute a predetermined power interruption process.

Next, basic functions of the main board 102 will be described. The main board 102 of the present embodiment fulfills various functions such as entrance determination, lottery, and command transmission by the functions of the above-described configurations (see FIG. 4).

FIG. 5 shows typical functional means in each of the main substrate 102, the sub-main substrate 301, and the sub-sub substrate 302. Of these, the main board 102, the entrance determination means 110, the first lottery means 111, the second lottery means 112, the universal figure lottery means 113, the hold control means 114, the main display control means 115, the special game control means 116, It is provided with a specific game control means 117, an opening/closing control means 118, an advance information notification means 119, a main command transmission means 120, and the like. Then, the main board 102, by these functional means, as will be described below, a lottery for special symbols, a lottery for ordinary symbols, a hold control, a main control display, a special game, a specific game, opening/closing control, prior information. Perform notification, etc.

The above-mentioned ball determining means 110 allows the game balls to enter the respective winning openings (the respective operating openings, the various starting winning openings, the various special winning openings, the general winning openings, etc.) from the sensors provided in the respective winning openings. Judgment is based on the output signal.
<<Win/Lottery function for special symbols>>

The above-mentioned first lottery means 111 executes the first lottery based on the entry into the first starting winning opening 62. The first lottery means 111 has functions of a first lottery value acquisition means 121, a first winning/disagreement determination means 122, a first symbol determination means 123, and a first pattern determination means 124. The result of the first lottery is represented by the first special symbol stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display portion 70 of the main control display device 53 (see FIG. 6A).

Similarly, the above-described second lottery means 112 executes the second lottery based on the entry into the second starting winning opening 63. The second lottery means 112 has the functions of a second lottery value acquisition means 125, a second winning/disagreement judging means 126, a second symbol determining means 127, and a second pattern determining means 128. The result of the second lottery is represented by the second special symbol stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display portion 71 of the main control display device 53 described above.

The first lottery value acquisition means 121 provided in the above-mentioned first lottery means 111 sets the value of the big hit random number related to the first lottery to the first winning/winning lottery value upon the entry into the first starting winning opening 62. To get as. In addition, the second lottery value acquisition means 125 provided in the above-mentioned second lottery means 112, upon the entry of the ball into the second starting winning opening 63, sets the value of the big hit random number related to the second lottery to the second winning/losing result. Obtain as a lottery value.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot random number acquired as the first win/win lottery value and the jackpot random number acquired as the second win/win lottery value are hardware random numbers (hard random numbers) and software random numbers (soft random numbers). It is generated by the calculation (addition) used. A built-in random number generated by, for example, a 16-bit random number circuit is used as the hardware random number, and a value updated at every interrupt by a random number generation program in software is used as the software random number. Note that either one of the hardware random number and the software random number may be used.

The first win/loss determination means 122 in the first lottery means 111 makes a win/fail determination based on the first win/win lottery value, and determines whether or not the first win/win lottery value corresponds to a predetermined value (hit value) for winning. To judge. Similarly, the second win/loss determination means 126 in the second lottery means 112 performs win/loss determination based on the above-mentioned second win/loss lottery value, and the second win/loss lottery value becomes a predetermined value (winning value) that is a win. Determine whether it is applicable. In the win/loss judgment by the first win/loss determination means 122 and the second win/loss determination means 126, a win/loss determination table that defines correspondence between the first win/win lottery value and the second win/win lottery value and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (FIG. 8(a ) Reference) is used. Here, the normal time probability variation big jackpot shown in FIG. 8A indicates a random number value range that is always a big hit, and the probability variation big hit is a random number value range that is a big hit only when the probability variation occurs. It is shown that.

The first symbol determination means 123 in the first lottery means 111 and the second symbol determination means 127 in the second lottery means 112, in the case of winning one of the big hits in the jackpot lottery related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol , The type of special symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 9). The jackpot symbol determination table for the first lottery defines the relationship between the symbol lottery value, which is a random number value (symbol random number) related to symbol determination, and the type of special symbol.

Here, the symbol lottery value may also be referred to as “special symbol-per-symbol random number” or “symbol random number” related to the special symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, the type of winning includes a small hit, the first symbol determining means 123 and the second symbol determining means 127, in the case of winning the small hit in the big hit lottery related to the special symbol, The type of symbol is determined based on the small hit symbol determination table (see FIG. 9C).

The symbol lottery value is acquired upon the entry of a ball into the starting winning opening, as in the case of the above-mentioned winning/winning lottery value. Further, the type of special symbol is associated with the type of winning, and the type of big hit and the presence or absence of small win are determined in association with the obtained symbol lottery value.

The first pattern determination means 124 in the first lottery means 111 and the second pattern determination means 128 in the second lottery means 112, the variation pattern of the special symbol in the special symbol display portion corresponding to each, based on the special symbol variation pattern table decide. The special figure fluctuation pattern table defines a relationship between a large number of special figure fluctuation patterns and a pattern lottery value which is a random number value (fluctuation pattern random number) related to the fluctuation pattern determination of the special symbol.

The pattern lottery value is acquired upon the entry of a ball into the starting winning opening, as in the case of the above-described win/loss lottery value. Furthermore, the variation patterns related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol are, for example, according to various game situations such as a big hit, a missed time, the presence/absence of reach, the presence/absence of time saving, the number of holdings, the number of variations after the big hit, A plurality of different special figure variation pattern tables are provided.

The variation pattern related to the special symbol (special symbol variation pattern) defines the time (variation time) from the variation start to the variation in the variation display of the special symbol. The special figure fluctuation pattern defines various long and short fluctuation times depending on the type, for example, from 1 second or less to several tens of seconds. That is, in each special figure variation pattern, the variation time is set as the end condition of the variation display, and in the above-mentioned first special symbol display section 70 or second special symbol display section 71 (see FIG. 6(a)). The variable display of the special symbol is started, and when the specified variation time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

For many of the special figure variation patterns that are selected when the time is short, the variation time is set shorter than the special figure variation patterns that are selected when the time is not short. However, the special figure variation patterns that can be selected when the number of holdings is 4 in non-time saving time include those having a shorter variation time than the particular special figure variation pattern in time saving. There is.

Further, in the present embodiment, most of the fluctuation patterns selected in a predetermined situation such as a probability change time have an extremely short fluctuation time (for example, about 0.6 seconds). Then, in such a situation, based on the variation pattern of the extremely short time, the variation display of the special symbol and the accompanying effect are executed. The effect based on the variation pattern of such an extremely short variation time will be described later.
<<Various lottery functions related to ordinary symbols>>

Next, the above-mentioned general drawing lottery means 113 will be described. The universal figure lottery means 113 has a universal figure lottery value acquisition means 129, a universal figure appropriateness determination means 130, a universal symbol determination means 131, and a universal pattern pattern determination means 132. Then, the universal figure lottery means 113, when the passage of the game ball in each of the operating ports 68a, 68b is detected by the above-described ball entry determination means 110, based on the detection result, the lottery related to the ordinary symbol (general figure lottery) ) Is executed.

In this public figure lottery, the public figure lottery value acquisition unit 129 obtains a public figure lottery value that is a random number related to an ordinary symbol (random number for the public figure), and the public figure determination table 131 causes the public figure determination table to be displayed. Referenced. In the universal figure determination table, the correspondence relationship between the universal figure lottery value and the type of ordinary symbol is defined. Then, the universal figure appropriateness determining means 130 determines whether or not the ordinary symbol associated with the universal figure lottery value corresponds to a hit, and if it hits, determines the type of a hit. To be done.

In addition, the universal figure pattern lottery value is acquired upon entry of the ball into the left operation port 68a or the right operation port 68b, and the ordinary figure pattern determination means 132 uses the acquired universal figure pattern lottery value to change the ordinary symbol. A pattern (universal figure variation pattern) is determined. Each public figure fluctuation pattern is associated with a public figure pattern lottery value, which is a random number related to the public figure fluctuation pattern (public figure fluctuation pattern random number), and is linked to the acquired public figure pattern lottery value to determine the game situation. The universal pattern variation pattern is set according to.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the universal figure lottery value, which is a random number related to a normal symbol, and the universal figure pattern lottery value are created using only software random numbers.
<<Functions for holding special symbols>>

Next, the above-mentioned hold control means 114 will be described. The hold control means 114 has a first hold means 133, a second hold means 134, and a universal figure hold means 135. Of these, the first holding means 133, if there is a new ball to the first start winning port 62, if the predetermined variation start condition related to the first special symbol is not satisfied, it is acquired by the ball Information (first special figure reservation storage information) relating to various random numbers (first win/win lottery value, first symbol lottery value, etc.) is temporarily stored. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the reservation related to the first special symbol is set to four, and the reservation related to the first special symbol is possible within the range not exceeding this upper limit value.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that has been executed when there is the above-mentioned ball is ended, and further, the first special symbol or the second special symbol that has occurred before the above-mentioned ball is entered. If there is no hold related to, the fluctuation start condition related to the first special symbol is satisfied, and a new symbol fluctuation related to the first special symbol will be permitted.

Regarding the above-mentioned second holding means 134, if there is a new ball entering the second starting winning opening 63, if the predetermined variation start condition relating to the second special symbol is not satisfied, it is acquired by entering the ball. Information relating to various random numbers (second win/win lottery value, second symbol lottery value, etc.) is temporarily stored.

When the variable display of the second special symbol that has been executed when there is the above-mentioned entry is finished, the variation start condition for the second special symbol is satisfied, and a new symbol variation for the second special symbol Will be allowed. In addition, in the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the reservation related to the second special symbol is set to four similarly to the first special symbol.

The above-mentioned first special symbol, and the second special symbol, when the symbol for starting the special game is stopped and controlled to the special game, the variation start condition is determined after the special game ends.
<<Functions for holding normal symbols>>

Next, the above-mentioned universal figure holding means 135 will be described. The universal figure holding means 135, when there is a ball in the operating ports 68a, 68b (see FIG. 1), if the predetermined variation start condition relating to the normal symbol is not satisfied, the random number acquired by the ball entering Information (general drawing hold storage information) relating to the drawing lottery value and the like) is temporarily held and stored. Then, until the fluctuation start condition is satisfied, the variable display of the above-described normal symbol relating to the ball entry is not permitted. In addition, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the hold related to the normal symbol is set to four, and the hold related to the normal symbol can be held within a range not exceeding this upper limit value.

The fluctuation display of the normal symbol that was being executed when there was a ball entry described above ends, and when the normal electric accessory does not operate, the fluctuation start condition for the normal symbol is satisfied, and a new symbol related to the normal symbol is established. Various symbol variations will be allowed.
<<Main control display function>>

Next, the main display control means 115 described above will be described. The main display control means 115 has a first special figure control means 136, a second special figure control means 137, a general figure control means 138, a hold display control means 139, and other display control means 140. Of these, the first special symbol control means 136, according to the variation pattern of the first special symbol determined by the first lottery means 111, in the first special symbol display unit 70 (see FIG. 6 (a)), the first special symbol A variable display of symbols (for example, a blinking display in which the LED indicators M and N are blinked every 100 msec) is performed. Then, the first special symbol, when the variation time determined by the variation pattern has elapsed, the first special symbol display unit 70, stop display with the determined symbol.

Further, the second special symbol control means 137, if the variation start condition for the above-mentioned second special symbol is satisfied, according to the variation pattern determined by the second lottery means 112, the second special symbol display portion 71 ( In FIG. 6(a)), the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. Then, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol in the second special symbol display portion 71 when the variation time determined by the variation pattern has elapsed.

Further, the universal symbol control means 138 follows the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol determined by the universal symbol lottery means 113, if the variation start condition relating to the above-mentioned ordinary symbol is satisfied, and the ordinary symbol display portion 59 (FIG. 6( In a))), the variable display of the normal symbol is performed. Further, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol in the normal symbol display portion 59 when the variation time determined by the variation pattern elapses.

Further, the hold display control means 139 displays the number of holdings related to the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol described above. Then, the display of these reserved numbers, the main control display device 53 shown in FIG. 6 (a), the first special symbol storage display unit (LED indicator lamp O, P), the second special symbol storage display unit (LED display Lights Y and Z), and a normal symbol storage display unit (LED display lights C and D). Further, the other display control means 140 described above controls the display on the main control display device 53 other than the above-mentioned first special symbol, second special symbol, ordinary symbol, and various hold displays.
<<Special game functions>>

Next, the special game control means 116 will be described. The special game control means 116 determines that the special game operating condition is satisfied when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode when the big hit is hit, and the predetermined according to the kind of big hit as described above. A special game to be opened is executed in a mode (a predetermined number of times of a unit game or an opening pattern of a special winning opening during a unit game).
<<Functions related to specific games>>

Next, the specific game control means 117 will be described. The specific game control means 117 performs control relating to the above-mentioned probability change and time saving. The specific game control means 117 shifts the game state after the end of the special game to the probability changing state, the time saving state, or the like according to the type of big hit. The probability variation state is attached to some types of jackpots instead of all types of jackpots. Furthermore, for some big hits, the probability change state continues until the next big hit, and for the other big hits with probability change, it continues until the total variation display count after the special game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). .. During the probability variation state, the winning probability of the big hit by the first lottery means 111 and the second lottery means 112 is maintained at a value higher than the normal time which is the non-probability variation time.

Further, the time saving state is continued until the total of the variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined end condition number (for example, 100 times) counted from the end point of the special game. Furthermore, during the time saving, the first pattern determining means 124 and the second pattern determining means 128 use the time saving variation pattern so that the variation display time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is generally shorter than the normal state. Select.

Further, as described above, the game for facilitating entry of the ball is executed at the same time when the time saving is executed as the specific game, the operation of the ordinary electric auditors is facilitated, and the game is arranged at the entrance of the second starting winning opening. Opening and closing blades are easier to open. The opening/closing control of the opening/closing blades is controlled by the opening/closing control unit 118 described later.
<<Functions related to opening/closing control>>

Next, the opening/closing control means 118 will be described. The opening/closing control unit 118 controls the opening/closing operations of the ordinary electric winning accessories (opening/closing blades) of the second starting winning opening 63, the first big winning opening 91, and the second big winning opening 92. The opening/closing control means 118, when the normal symbol is stopped in a specific mode, sends an opening instruction to the normal electric prized solenoid 76 to open the normal electric prized part of the second start winning port 63. Further, the opening/closing control means 118 performs control for sending an opening instruction to the first big winning opening solenoid 80 and the second big winning opening solenoid 81 in the special game, and the first big winning opening 91 and the second big winning opening. 92 is opened.
<<Functions related to advance information notification>>

Next, the above-mentioned advance information notifying means 119 will be described. The advance information notifying means 119 is acquired when the first start winning opening 62 or the second starting winning opening 63 is hit, regardless of whether or not the symbol variation display corresponding to the winning is held. A process for transmitting information related to various random number values to the sub-board (here, the sub-main board 301) as advance notification information is performed.

As the advance notification information described above, each of the above-mentioned winning/unwinning lottery values (first winning/unwinning lottery value or second winning/winning lottery value), each symbol lottery value (first symbol lottery value or second symbol lottery value), each pattern The lottery value (the first pattern lottery value or the second pattern lottery value) can be exemplified by information such as what kind of win/loss range, symbol range, and pattern range it belongs to.

It should be noted that by transmitting such advance notification information, various types of prefetching effects can be performed on the sub-board 104 side. Further, as the prefetching effect, a holding notice, a continuous notice, and the like can be exemplified, and details thereof will be described later.
<<Functions related to command transmission>>

Subsequently, the above-mentioned main command transmitting means 120 will be described. The main command transmitting means 120 transmits a command (main command) from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301. The command transmission from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 is carried out at various timings such as at the time of starting winning, at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol, at the stop of fluctuation of the special symbol, and at the occurrence of a big hit, including various information. ..
<Basic functions of sub-board>

Next, the basic function of the above-described sub-board 104 will be described. In this embodiment, the sub-board 104 includes a sub-main board 301 and a sub-sub-board 302, and performs various functions such as command reception from the main board 102, effect pattern determination, effect display control, and effect execution.

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-main board 301 has a main command receiving means 141, an effect pattern determining means 142, a sub-main command transmitting means 143 and the like. Further, the sub-main board 301 is provided with functional means such as sound control means 144 for controlling speaker output and the like, and light control means 145 for controlling game effect lamp output and the like.

The effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination means 142 includes a display effect displayed on the effect display device 60, and information for designating a sound effect and a light effect performed together with the display effect if necessary. During the variable display of the design 190, an effect suggesting a high expectation of a big hit is executed. Here, the “expectation degree” in this embodiment can be restated as “reliability”. As for the “expectation degree”, the description will be made about the production stage (normal pattern, chance-up pattern, confirmed pattern) that enhances the expectation of being a big hit due to fluctuations in appearance of the same type of preliminary production, or one production. Of the probability that the hit variation pattern is included in the variation patterns corresponding to one effect when the hit variation pattern information (variation pattern in the hit variation) and the deviation variation pattern information (variation pattern in the deviation variation) that generate There is a case where each description is used, and in general, the "effect with high expectation" means an effect that is often a big hit when the effect occurs.

When the effect pattern is determined by the effect pattern determination unit 142, effect pattern information indicating the determined effect pattern is transmitted to the sub-sub substrate 302 as a sub-main command via the sub-main command transmission unit 143. The command transmitted from the sub main board 301 to the sub sub board 302 also includes sound information in order to read sound data, lamp data, etc. from the ROM of the sub sub board.

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-sub substrate 302 is provided with sub-main command receiving means 146, effect execution control means 147, and the like. Then, in the sub-sub-board 302, the effect execution control means 147 sequentially outputs the necessary image data to the liquid crystal unit 42 (see FIG. 4) based on the sub-main command from the sub-main board 301 to form an animation image. Then, the effect display device 60 displays a moving image for effect.
<Specific mode example relating to specific game>

Next, a specific aspect of the specific game described above will be described. As a specific game as described above, the probability variation function of the special symbol (probability variation), the variation time shortening function of the special symbol (time saving), and the easy entry game (probability variation function of the ordinary symbol, shortening the variation time of the ordinary symbol) Function, a combination of the function of extending the opening of ordinary electric accessories) is provided. Then, at least one of these various specific games is executed according to the result of the big hit lottery (stop display symbol of the special symbol) and the game result during the big hit. In the present embodiment, not the so-called ST machine described above, but the specification that the probability variation period continues until the next big hit is adopted in some big hits, but a specific mode thereof will be described later.
<<Probability game>>

The above probability change is to change the probability state of the game relating to the special symbol after the big hit so that the occurrence probability of the big hit is higher than the normal probability state. In the pachinko game machine that employs ST, the continuation period (probability variation period) of the probability variation state is determined based on the number of variations of the special symbol.

The number of fluctuations of the special symbol is determined as once from the variable display of the special symbol to the stop display. Then, in ST, the probability variation period is set to a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) of the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the special game ends. The function that allows the probability variation period to end before the next big hit occurs in this way can be referred to as ST or number-of-times probability variation.
<<Variable time reduction game>>

The above-mentioned time saving is to shorten the variation time of the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) in the main control display device 53, as compared with the case of the normal game, in general. Here, "generally shortened" does not mean shortened more than the normal game in all cases, and in some cases, when the variation time of the special symbol is equivalent to the normal game or longer than the normal game. Is meant to be included. Further, according to this time saving, since the variation time of the special symbol becomes short, even if the winnings to the starting winning a prize openings (the first starting winning a prize opening 62 and the second starting award winning opening 63) occur continuously, The variable display and stop display of the symbols can be smoothly advanced at short intervals, and it is possible to secure many opportunities for the big hit lottery.

Further, the continuation period of the time saving state (time saving period) is determined based on the number of times of change of the special symbol, similarly to the probability changing state. Then, in the present embodiment, the time saving state is continued until the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the special game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times).

In the above example, the probability variation period and the short-term period are set to the same period, but the probability variation period and the short-term period may be different periods. For example, the probability variation period can be set to 104 times, and the short-term period can be set to 100 times. Further, the probability variation period and the shortening period are not limited to being constant. For example, the probability variation period can be set to any of 4, 25, 100 times or the like depending on the type of big hit that has occurred. Further, it is possible to set the time saving period to any of 25 times, 50 times, 75 times, 100 times, etc., depending on the type of big hit that has occurred.

Further, it is possible to provide a so-called falling lottery function. Examples of this falling lottery include the following. For example, after a certain number of changes (for example, 50 times), which is less than the maximum number of fluctuations (100 times here), the probability change or time saving, each time a special symbol changes until the maximum number of fluctuations is reached, A lottery (specific game end lottery) is executed to determine whether to end the probability change or the time saving. When the specific game end lottery is won, the certainty change and the time saving are ended, and the game state from the next change is returned to the normal state without the certainty change and the time saving.

Furthermore, it is possible to execute only one of the certain games in addition to executing both the probability variation and the time saving. For example, depending on the type of the jackpot that was won, it is possible to provide only the time reduction and not the probability variation, or to allow the time variation not to be imparted and only the probability variation.
<<Easy entry game>>

Subsequently, the above-mentioned game for facilitating entry into a ball will be described. In this game for facilitating entry into a ball, the function related to the ordinary electric accessory is set to the advantage of the player, and the opening state of the second starting winning port 63 can make it easier to receive the game ball than usual. is there. When the game for facilitating entry of a ball is executed, a control mode such as a time saving related to a normal symbol, a probability fluctuation related to a normal symbol, an extension extension related to a normal electric accessory, or a combination of these control modes, a second Ease of entering the starting winning opening 63 is enhanced, and an easy-to-enter state is formed.

Of the above-mentioned various control modes in the ordinary symbol, the time saving related to the ordinary symbol is a control mode in which the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability variation related to the ordinary symbol is the winning probability of the ordinary symbol. Is a control mode that improves the normal state (probability change related to the normal symbol). Further, the extension of the opening related to the ordinary electric accessory is a control mode in which the opening time of the second starting winning opening 63 is longer (long opening) than the opening (short opening) in normal time (non-specific game). is there.

As described above, the easy-to-enter game during the specific game is to enter the second start winning port 63 by using three functions of the time saving of the normal symbol, the probability variation of the open lottery, and the extension extension of the ordinary electric auditors. Improves ball ease. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one or two of these three functions may be used to increase the ease of entering the second starting winning opening 63. Further, at least one of the three functions may be switched between a period in which it is implemented and a period in which it is not implemented according to the gaming state.

The duration of such a game for facilitating entry of balls can be determined based on the short-term period related to the special symbol. For example, it is possible to adopt a control mode in which the entry facilitation game is continued during the time saving relating to the special symbol, and the entry facilitation game is terminated when the time saving relating to the special symbol ends. Then, in this case, the variation pattern of the normal symbol (general symbol variation pattern) in which the symbol variation starts after the special symbol time saving ends is provided for the normal time (non-specific game time). It is possible to make a decision based on the fluctuation pattern.
<Main production in Pachinko game machines>
<<Basic display mode of production design>>

Next, the main effects of various effects executed by the sub-main substrate 301 and the sub-sub substrate 302 based on commands from the main substrate 102 to the sub-main substrate 301 will be described. Then, here, first, a basic display mode of the above-described effect design 190 (see FIGS. 7A and 7B) will be described.

The effect symbol 190 is variably displayed on the effect display device 60 as the special symbol is variably displayed on the main control display device 53 (see FIG. 7A). Further, the effect symbol 190 is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60 (see FIG. 7B) along with the special symbol being stopped and displayed on the main control display device 53.

The stop symbol displayed along with the stop of the effect symbol 190 is composed of a combination of three symbols, a left effect symbol 190a, a middle effect symbol 190b, and a right effect symbol 190c. And when the result of the big hit lottery on the main board 102 is a big hit, a combination of squares having three symbols, such as "777" and "555", is a stop symbol representing the big hit. Is displayed. If the result of the big hit lottery is out of alignment, for example, "767", "928", "331", etc., a part or all of the effect symbols are combined with other effect symbols in a different combination. The design 190 is stopped and displayed.

Here, "stop symbol" and "stop of symbol" in the present embodiment mean that the three effect symbols 190 are "fixed stop". That is, even if the three effect symbols 190a to 190c are displayed in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 in a state where the combinations such as "767" and "928" are maintained, only that is "determined stop". It does not correspond to what you have done. Then, the state in which the effect design 190 does not reach the “fixed stop” while maintaining the combination in this way can be referred to as a “temporary stop” state.

As a display mode of such a "temporary stop", for example, a state in which the effect design 190 is oscillating (shaking) in small steps can be exemplified. Then, the mode of temporary stop in which the effect pattern 190 is swaying in small steps while maintaining the combination can be referred to as a “sway variation” mode. Examples of the manner of shaking of the effect design 190 in this "temporary stop" include vertical or horizontal linear movement and horizontal rotational movement, and the movement range can be several millimeters.

In addition, as a display mode of the above-mentioned “fixed stop”, a state in which all the effect symbols 190a to 190c are stopped while maintaining the combination after the temporary stop state can be exemplified. Furthermore, at the time of this “fixed stop”, it is possible to perform an effect indicating that the fixed stop has been performed. Then, as an effect indicating that the fixed display is performed, the fixed stop state is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, about 1 second), or the fixedly stopped effect symbols 190a to 190c are added with a special effect. Displaying with (pattern effect) can be illustrated.

Here, as the symbol effect, each effect symbol 190a-190c is made to shine only momentarily (for example, about 0.5 seconds), and a bright spot is made to circulate once or plural times around each effect symbol 190a-190c. It is possible to adopt various modes such as enlarging or reducing the symbols 190a to 190c, moving the effect symbols 190a to 190c by several millimeters and returning to the original position.

Further, in the display mode of "reach" described above, the effect symbol that maintains the combination of reach may be displayed in the mode of "temporary stop" described above. Then, after the reach display by the "temporary stop", the symbols that have been variably displayed (here, the intermediate effect symbol 190b) constitute a combination of the deviations (combination of the deviations of the reach), "temporarily stop", and the combination is set. It is possible to exemplify an effect in which “fixed stop” is performed while keeping the variable display and the variable display is ended. Further, from the state in which the three effect symbols 190a to 190c are "temporarily stopped" due to the combination of the outlying reach, the middle effect symbol 190b resumes the fluctuation and the reach effect has high reliability (reliability related to a big hit. The production (reach in the second half), which develops into a relatively high degree, can be illustrated.

It should be noted that the scroll display mode of the effect design 190 is not limited to the vertical scroll described above, and various display modes can be adopted. Then, as another display mode, for example, a horizontal scroll mode in a horizontal direction (from right to left, etc.) or a left effect design 190a to a right effect design 190c are individually rotated (rotated) around the vertical axis. A rotation mode for performing variable display can be exemplified. In addition, for example, the left effect design 190a to the right effect design 190c are enlarged in the display area 194 from the rear to the front, that is, from the back to the front of the screen, along the linear or curved (turning) orbit. It is also possible to exemplify a display mode in which it is sequentially fed out. Furthermore, it is also possible to adopt a mode of scroll display in which the effect symbol that goes from the rear to the front comes down from the upper side to the lower side.

Further, the scroll mode is not limited to the adoption of any one of the various modes described above, and for example, when a predetermined effect is executed, the predetermined scroll mode is switched to another scroll mode. It is also possible. Further, it is possible to change the scroll mode for each of the plurality of effect modes.

Further, in FIGS. 7A and 7B, a display mode in which the combination of the effect symbols 190 is stopped and displayed only in the middle vertical direction of the display area 194 is illustrated, and the effective line is the horizontal direction. There is only one line. However, the number of effective lines is not limited to this, and it is also possible to set the number of effective lines to two or five, for example.

Further, in FIG. 7(b), the left effect design 190a to the right effect design 190c are simplified and shown only by numbers in a predetermined font, but the effect pattern 190 means a predetermined symbol such as a number. It is possible to configure by a combination of a portion (the element design which is the above-mentioned symbol element production design) and a portion (a non-symbol element production design which is a non-symbol element production design) consisting of a design other than a predetermined symbol. And as the portion consisting of a pattern other than a predetermined symbol, various design images and portraits, and combinations thereof can be exemplified. Furthermore, various design images and portraits combined with symbols can be animated. It is also possible to
<<Example of production pattern>>

Next, the above-mentioned effect pattern will be described. A large number of effect patterns are provided in a state of being associated with the variation patterns determined on the main board 102. Further, the production pattern including the production design 190 is defined in the production pattern. More specifically, in the production pattern, a variation process from variation start to variation stop for the selected production design 190, a production process such as a background displayed in combination with the production design 190 and story development are defined. There is. Then, there are some production patterns corresponding to the above-mentioned "with reach" and "without reach".

Among these, when the production pattern of “reach” is executed, the reach production that is a big hit if one more production symbol (here, the intermediate production symbol 190b) is prepared is performed on the production display device 60. Then, when the result of the win/no win lottery related to the special symbol is the big hit, the display of the squares such as “777” and “333” according to the kind of the big hit is performed by the effect design 190 which is definitely stopped. In addition, when the result of the winning/discarding lottery related to the special symbol is out of alignment, for example, a combination indicating an outage such as “767” or “515” is performed by the fixedly stopped effect design 190.

Furthermore, when the production pattern of "no reach" is executed, a combination without reach such as "928" or "331" in which the left production design 190a and the right production design 190c are not a combination of reach, It is performed by the effect design 190 which is fixedly stopped.

Some of these effect patterns have various long and short variation times, and in particular, the variation pattern of “with reach” also includes a variation time of several minutes. In the present embodiment, in the variation pattern related to the special symbol described above (see FIGS. 10A to 10C), “no reach (about 3 seconds to 10 seconds)”, “normal reach (10 seconds to 20 seconds). Degree)”, “super reach (reach with high jackpot reliability) (about 30 seconds to 2 minutes)”, an effect pattern without reach, an effect pattern of normal reach, and an effect pattern of super reach are provided. Then, for these effect patterns, for example, a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one variation pattern, and the number of effect patterns is wider than the variation patterns described above. Furthermore, "super reach" can be rephrased as "SP (special) reach".
<<Display of special effects on hold>>

Next, the hold display (holding effect display) relating to the special symbol performed in the effect display device 60 will be described. In the lower part of the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, a first holding number display section 196 showing the holding number of the winning/winning lottery value in the first game, and The second hold number display portion 197 showing the hold number of the winning/winning lottery value in the two games is displayed. In addition, here, in order to simplify the description and illustration, each pending display is represented by a perfect circle, but the pending display may be performed by a combination of other shapes and colors, a character image, an animation, or the like.

In the present embodiment, when a hold related to the first game occurs, a predetermined hold display is displayed on the first hold number display unit 196 described above. Further, when the number of holdings increases, a holding display is added. Then, when the number of holdings reaches the upper limit, as shown in FIG. 7A, four holdings are displayed on the first holding number display portion 196.

Further, the hold display on the first hold number display portion 196 can be performed from the first display position to the fourth display position. That is, the first hold number display unit 196 includes the first display position to the fourth display position, and the right end portion of the first hold number display unit 196 as viewed from the player is the first display position. Has become. Then, the second display position, the third display position, and the fourth display position are provided in order toward the left end. Furthermore, in the following, the hold displays performed from the first display position to the fourth display position are referred to as "hold 1", "hold 2", "hold 3", and "hold 4", respectively.

For example, in the effect display device 60, the hold occurs while the effect design 190 related to the first game is being performed, and in the situation where one hold display is not being performed on the first hold number display unit 196, either. Then, the hold display is performed at the first display position at the right end (the above-mentioned "hold 1" position). Then, at this time, it is assumed that no other hold display has been made yet and "Hold 2" to "Hold 4" have not occurred. In this way, when the "hold 1" is generated and the hold is further generated, the display relating to the generated hold is performed at the position "hold 2" on the left side of the "hold 1". Then, when "Hold 1" and "Hold 2" are displayed, and "Hold 3" and "Hold 4" are not displayed, when further holding occurs, "Hold 3" is displayed according to the number of held holdings. Or “Protect 4” is displayed.

Then, if the variation display that was being executed when "Hold 1" occurred is ended, and if the other fluctuation start conditions related to the first game are also satisfied, the above-mentioned pending storage information related to "Hold 1" At the stage of being consumed, the hold display of “Hold 1” moves to the right side of the first hold number display portion 196. The fluctuation information display unit 195 is provided on the right side of the first reservation number display unit 196. The variation information display unit 195 is an area for displaying information (variation information) relating to the variation display being executed at that time. That is, the hold display of “HOLD 1” moves to the change information display unit 195 and changes to the change information display 198 when the change display of the corresponding hold storage information is executed.

Here, when moving the hold display of "Hold 1" to the variation information display unit 195, display elements such as the size, color, and form of the item may be changed. In the example of FIGS. 7A and 7B, the size is enlarged when the hold display of “Hold 1” is changed to the variable information display 198.

As described above, when the hold display that was in “Hold 1” moves to the variable information display unit 195, the standby order of the subsequent hold display is moved up, and “Hold 2” is shifted to the position of “Hold 1”. Furthermore, if "Hold 3" and "Hold 4" exist, "Hold 3" shifts to the position of "Hour 2", and "Hour 4" shifts to the position of "Hold 3". Then, in the case where the holding is further generated in such a situation, a new "hold 4" is generated, and the number of holdings reaches the upper limit. If no new hold is generated, the hold display is shifted with the start of the next variable display, and the waiting order of each hold is advanced.

It should be noted that it is possible to broadly consider it as a holding effect, including a state in which the display changes from the hold display in "Hou 1" to "Hou 4" to the change information display 198 in the change information display unit 195. The present invention is not limited to this, and handles such as "hold 1" to "hold 4" are displayed as hold, and the changed state of the change information display 198 in the change information display unit 195 is not included in the hold display. It is also possible.

In addition, if the variation display relating to the effect design 190 is not performed, and the number of holdings is 0 and there is a ball in the first starting winning opening 62, the display of "Hold 1" is not performed and the variation information. The variation information display 198 is directly displayed on the display unit 195. Only in such a case, it is possible to handle such that the fluctuation information display 198 in the fluctuation information display unit 195 is not included in the hold display.

Next, the above-mentioned second number-of-holds display unit 197 will be described, but the description of the same points as those of the first number-of-holds display unit 196 will be omitted. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, the second hold number display section 197 is located on the opposite side of the first hold number display section 196 (on the right side when viewed from the player) with the above-mentioned variation information display section 195 interposed therebetween. ), a color different from that of the first reserved image is arranged so that the relationship between “Hold 1” to “Hold 4” is targeted.

Further, with respect to the hold display, it is possible to perform the display in a mode according to various game states. For example, when the probability of the big hit lottery is the normal probability and the high probability, and the like, when the different production modes are controlled, different modes of the hold display can be exemplified.

Furthermore, the positional relationship between the first number-of-holds display unit 196, the second number-of-holds display unit 197, and the variation information display unit 195 is not limited to the above-described one, and the second game is the second game as in the present embodiment. Rather than executing in priority to one game, the variation information display unit in the pachinko gaming machine of the type that performs variable display of special symbols and effect symbols 190 in the order in which the start winnings related to the first game and the second game occur. It may be possible to arrange eight hold displays on the left side of 195.
<< reserved look-ahead production related to special symbols >>

Next, the hold prefetching effect, which is one of the notice effects (prefetching effects) related to the special symbol, will be described. This hold-ahead read effect is an effect that is executed based on the above-mentioned hold storage information (first special figure hold storage information or second hold storage information). Furthermore, the hold prefetching effect uses the function of the advance information notification described above, and a reach or a big hit occurs with respect to the hold being digested after the effect being performed using the effect design 190 or the like at that time. It is executed as a performance that suggests the expectation of doing.

For example, with respect to the hold display generated at the position of "hold 3" in the first hold number display unit 196, a green hold display is performed, unlike the above-described basic display mode (for example, blue). It is shown that the degree of expectation that the reach is generated is higher than that in the case of the normal blue mode. In addition to the colors of blue and green, display modes such as yellow, red, gold, iridescent, and a predetermined pattern are provided, and expectation of a big hit in the order of yellow, red, gold, iridescent, and a predetermined pattern rather than green. The production is performed to show that the degree is high.

Here, examples of the display mode of the above-mentioned “predetermined pattern” include an animal pattern such as a giraffe and a display mode including a predetermined character image. Further, it is possible to employ not only the color and pattern of the hold display, but also an item other than a perfect circle shape, a person image, or the like. Further, it is also possible to perform the prefetching effect by combining the above-described various display modes with the mode in which blinking or light emission is performed. In addition, the hold held in the pre-reading effect including the hold pre-reading effect can be referred to as, for example, "trigger hold".

The prefetching effect related to the hold as described above may be performed in the second game as well. Then, for the second game, in addition to the basic color (orange), it is possible to provide display modes such as red, gold, rainbow, and a predetermined pattern. Also, as the hold display related to the second game, it is possible to adopt an item other than a perfect circle shape, a person image, or the like.

Further, the prefetch effect using the hold display in the first game and the second game as described above can be referred to as “hold change”. In addition, such "holding change" includes a display mode different from the basic display mode as described above from the beginning of the hold generation, a display mode change at a timing after the hold generation, and the like. is there.

Of these, for example, a change in the display mode is shown at a timing after the occurrence of the hold, for example, a hold occurs, the hold display is started, the hold progresses, and the hold display indicates “hold 2”, It is possible to exemplify an example in which the hold display changes while proceeding to "hold 1". Then, for example, when the hold occurs, the hold display is displayed in blue (orange in the case of the second game) at the "hold 3" position, and when moving to the "hold 1" position, another color such as green is displayed. It changes to.

Further, in both the first game and the second game, when the variation information display 198 is displayed, the hold display is changed from the basic color to a display mode such as red, gold, rainbow, or a predetermined pattern, or true. In some cases, the degree of expectation of a big hit may be represented by changing to a display mode such as an item other than a circular shape or a person image.

Furthermore, the following can be illustrated as a control aspect related to the above-mentioned hold change. For example, when a hold occurs, a lottery (hold change pattern lottery) for determining an effect pattern of a hold change (hold change pattern) is performed. A hold change pattern table is used for this hold change pattern lottery, and this hold change pattern table indicates whether or not there is a hold change, and when the hold change is executed (when there is a hold change). In the above, items relating to the determination of the effect pattern such as what kind of display mode is executed are defined. Further, as the pending change pattern, one for the first game and one for the second game are defined.

In addition, when there are a plurality of holdings corresponding to the holding change in "holding 1" to "holding 4", it is possible to cancel one of the holding look-ahead effects. More specifically, for example, when "Hold 4" occurs, the hold related to "Hold 4" hits the hold change pattern that changes to green, and any hold that has occurred earlier is If the hold change pattern that changes to a rainbow color is hit, the hold change related to the "hold 4" described above can be canceled and not executed.

Further, for example, when "Hold 4" occurs as in the above example, the hold related to "Hold 4" hits the hold change pattern that changes to rainbow color, and all the hold that occurred earlier. However, as long as the iridescent color does not change and only the green color or the like is held and changed, it is possible to cancel the holding change that has occurred first and not execute the holding change.
<<Continuous notice concerning special symbols>>

Next, as another look-ahead effect pattern, a continuous announcement (continuous effect) relating to a special symbol will be described. This continuous notice includes a genuine one and a pseudo one, and a genuine continuous notice among these means to give a continuous notice effect over a plurality of variable displays related to a special symbol. ing. Further, the pseudo continuous notice means that, for one variation display related to the special symbol, an intermittent notice effect (pseudo continuous notice) in which there is a change in the special symbol for a plurality of times is performed.

As the above-mentioned “continuous notice”, for example, the character who is the main character in the story in the production moves to different rooms one by one, aiming for the room that is the final goal, for each change of the special symbol. Such a thing can be illustrated. In addition, as the "serial notice" in another aspect, the character who is the main character, against each change in the special symbol, wins by winning against a different enemy, aiming for the enemy who is the final goal. Can also be illustrated.

Furthermore, the above-described genuine continuous notice (which may be simply referred to as “continuous notice” below) can be made based on the advance notice information transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301. More specifically, for example, based on the advance notification information received when "Hold 3" is suspended, the sub-main board 301 is used as an effect pattern corresponding to the variable display related to the special symbol after that. It is possible to select, for example, a content that includes continuous notice over three variable displays.

Then, when the one-time hold is exhausted and the above-mentioned “hold 3” hold is shifted to the “hold 2” position, the first one of the effect patterns related to the selected continuous notice is selected. The effect pattern related to the notice is executed. Further, when the hold is sequentially exhausted and the hold display is moved from "Hold 2" to "Hold 1", the second notice of three times is executed, and the change information display is displayed from "Hold 1". When moving to the section 195, the final third notice is executed.

In the sub-main substrate 301, the change pattern relating to the change display executed at the time when the above-mentioned "holding 3" is held or the "holding 2" or "holding 1" occurring before that is displayed. It is also possible to confirm the pending storage information. That is, when the above-mentioned "hold 3" is held, information indicating that a predetermined reach effect with high jackpot reliability is executed, or a jackpot is generated, among various kinds of information already stored. If there is information indicating that the action is to be performed, it is possible to cancel the effect pattern relating to the continuous notice selected when the "hold 3" is held. In addition, depending on the degree of expectation of suspension for "Hold 3", continuous advance notice is not given immediately after the next change, but after waiting for 1 change, the change of "Hold 1" and the trigger hold that becomes the prefetch mode 2 There may be cases in which there are continuous notices over fluctuations.

Further, as the above-mentioned pseudo continuous notice (hereinafter, may be referred to as “pseudo continuous notice”), the reach display is intermittently performed a plurality of times in the effect pattern relating to one variable display of the special symbol. Such things, those in which the characters repeat actions a plurality of times, those in which temporary stop and re-variation of the effect design 190 are repeated can be exemplified.

It should be noted that the content of the continuous announcement as described above is merely an example, and various content other than the content described above can be adopted as the content of the continuous announcement.
<<Production design related to ordinary design>>

Next, an effect related to the above-mentioned ordinary symbol will be described. In the present embodiment, the effect display related to the normal symbol is not performed. However, it is possible to perform the effect related to the normal symbol as a part of the effect on the effect display device 60. Then, in the case of performing the effect display of the ordinary symbols in this manner, it is conceivable that, as the effect symbols, for example, display is performed to the extent that it is possible to discriminate between the outfall and the type of hit.

Further, as described above, when the effect display device 60 is configured by a combination of a plurality of display bodies, it is provided with a relatively large display body and a display body (may be plural) smaller than this. It is possible. Then, the large display body can be referred to as, for example, a "main display body" or a "main liquid crystal", and the small display body can be referred to as, for example, a "sub display body" or a "sub liquid crystal". Furthermore, when the relatively small display body as described above is provided, the effect design (199) related to the normal design may be displayed on the small display body, for example. In addition, for example, an LED display lamp having a set of two may be provided at a predetermined portion of the center decoration 64 described above, and this may be used as an effect display device related to a normal symbol.

Moreover, when performing the effect using the effect symbol related to the ordinary symbol, the hold effect display related to the ordinary symbol can be performed as a part of the effect in the effect display device 60. Further, as described above, when the effect display device 60 is configured by a plurality of display bodies such as a large display body and a small display body, the effect hold display related to the normal symbol is, for example, a small display. It may be displayed on the body. In addition, for example, an LED indicator light that is a set of two is provided at a predetermined portion of the center decoration 64 described above, and thereby, the effect display of the number of holdings related to the normal symbols of "1" to "4" is performed. Good.
<<Production related to limited frequency pattern>>

Next, an effect related to the limited frequency pattern (hereinafter, referred to as “limited frequency pattern effect”) will be described. The limited frequency pattern effect is provided as a part of the effect pattern described above. Further, the limited frequency effect pattern effect is an effect set so as to easily appear in a predetermined game state, corresponding to the variation pattern determined by the pattern determining means of the main board in a specific period. The content of this limited frequency pattern effect is an effect content showing a specific tendency, and as the content of the limited frequency pattern effect, for example, in a specific change during a time-saving game, a predetermined change pattern is displayed on the main board. It is possible to exemplify the one that is decided and surely generates a highly reliable reach as an effect.

In addition, as a game situation in which the limited frequency pattern effect is likely to appear, at the start of the game, immediately after a predetermined effect pattern is executed (for example, immediately after a small hit or no payout big hit), during a predetermined effect mode (probability change, The time saving game mode), immediately after the end of the special game, and the like can be exemplified. In addition to these, as a game situation in which the limited frequency pattern effect is likely to appear, when the number of holdings related to the first game (or the second game) has reached a predetermined number (for example, four), or the holding is The case where it does not exist can be exemplified. Further, in a situation where the limited frequency pattern effect is executed, a limited frequency table provided in advance according to the situation at that time is used, and the effect pattern to be executed is determined from the limited frequency patterns set in the limited frequency table. It is supposed to be selected.
<<Direction using operation buttons>>

Next, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “button effect”) using the operation button 22 (see FIG. 1) described above will be described. The operation button 22 is pressed by the player when the button effect is executed, and exerts a function of giving the player the feeling that he or she is participating in the effect of the game or the winning/winning lottery. is there. As the button effect, for example, in the variable display process of the effect symbol 190 (see FIGS. 7A and 7B), “Push” and “continuous hit” are displayed in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 together with the symbol of the operation button 22. It is possible to exemplify that a guide display for prompting an operation is displayed, such as characters such as “SEE”, “Long press”, or a moving image of an indicator showing the remaining time.

Furthermore, as the button effect, when the player operates the operation button 22 according to the guide display described above, an effect in which the character makes a comment or an effect in which the teammate character attacks the enemy character can be exemplified. Further, it is also possible to exemplify a case in which when the operation button 22 is operated, the movable effect member 93 and the like described above are activated to notify that the reach is reached. Furthermore, a button effect may be performed during the reach effect, and in that case, when the operation button 22 is operated, the movable effect member 93 or the like described above is activated to fuel the expectation for a big hit.

Further, regarding the above-described operation button 22, the operation of the operation button 22 is normally disabled, but during the button performance, the operation of the operation button 22 is enabled during the button operation valid period. The button operation effective period is a preset fixed time.

In addition, by combining a vibration motor or a solenoid (not shown) with the operation button 22, a vibration effect of vibrating the operation button 22 or an operation range of the operation button 22 is expanded by using a drive source such as a motor. It is also possible to adopt an effect mode in which 22 is sunk. Further, when the operation button 22 is projected and retracted, the protrusion amount can be set relatively large (for example, about 5 to 10 cm).

Further, the operation button 22 is not limited to the one having a small outer dimension (for example, about several centimeters), and may be a hemispherical one having about ten and several centimeters. Further, as the operation input device such as the operation button 22, various other devices can be adopted. For example, the operation handle of the car, the operation lever of the aircraft, the model of the character, which are related to the effect contents. A (figure) with a touch sensor added can also be used. Further, it is also possible to provide a relatively small operation button 22 and an operation lever or the like having a form such that they are used properly according to the situation such as the contents of effect.

Further, as described above, a cross key (not shown) is provided in the vicinity of the operation button 22, and the operation button 22 may be used as a decision key or the like in a situation where environment setting or the like is performed. Then, in the present embodiment, the effect operation using the operation button 22 and the cross key is performed in a situation in which the effect display 190 is performing variable display of the effect pattern 190 or the like, or in a situation in which the effect display is not being performed. There is a case to be told.
<<Production when a big hit occurs>>

Next, an effect when a big hit occurs will be described. When the big hit occurs, the special game start effect (big hit start demo), the special game effect (round effect), the final round end effect (hit end demo), the special game end time There is a production (a big hit end demo).

When the above-mentioned effect design 190 is fixedly stopped, it is displayed that the big hit is started along with a sound such as a fanfare. Further, it is possible to exemplify a content in which a right-handing guide effect is executed as a hitting instruction during a special game, and the player is instructed to increase the amount of rotation of the firing handle 20 to perform right-handing.

As an example of the effect during the special game described above, a moving image whose contents cannot be seen unless the player wins the big hit can be illustrated. At this time, a predetermined music piece is output from the above-mentioned speaker 21 (see FIG. 1). Furthermore, as the video during the special game, for example, a scene in which a predetermined character in a dramatic picture used in the production of the Pachinko game machine 10 fights against a rival enemy, or a scene in which he/she enjoys a mockery is depicted. It is possible to exemplify the ones.

It should be noted that the switching of the rounds during the special game is performed by, for example, “1R”, “2R”,... In the corners (for example, the upper right corner) of the display area 194 (see FIGS. 7A and 7B). , “15R”, “16R”, and the like. Further, as a part of the effect during the special game, for example, it is possible to display the number of times of a big hit when a big hit occurs during a specific game and the big hits continue.

Subsequently, as the above-mentioned effect after the special game, the one related to the result of the effect contents during the special game can be exemplified. More specifically, it is possible to exemplify the content in which the winner expresses emotion according to the result of the fight between the characters. Such an effect after the special game can be called an ending effect.

Further, as the effect after the special game, an example of additionally displaying the number of consecutive big hits, an example of displaying the number of prize balls obtained by the player in the special game at that time, and the like can be exemplified. It is also possible to additionally display the number of times of a big hit when a big hit occurs during a specific game and the big hits continue. Further, regarding the succession of big hits, when the number of occurrences of big hits reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20 times), it is possible to execute an effect pattern that is not selected before that.
<Various concrete examples>
<<Production by superimposing multiple production members>>

Next, various concrete effects that can be implemented in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with examples. First, it is possible to perform the display of the effect display device 60, the display of the light guide plate 90 described above, and the effect by superimposing the movable effect members (for example, reference numeral 93). This kind of effect is a composite effect in which the movable effect member is positioned in front of the effect display device 60 and the display content of the effect display device 60 and the light decoration and movement of the movable effect member are combined.

As an example, at least a part of the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 is visible outside the movable effect member, and for example, when an image of a flame burning on the effect display device 60 is displayed, In the front of, the effect of the combination in which the movable effect member performs the light decoration and the operation is executed. Further, the light guide plate 90 produces an effect such that a flame pattern blinks, or an effect that causes a ripple pattern to blink, so that the distance between the light guide plate 90 and the effect display device 60 varies. The visual effect can be exerted.

Further, in this state, by performing the effect by the movable effect member between the light guide plate 90 and the effect display device 60, the state of the movable effect member and the image of the effect display device 60 are displayed on the light guide plate 90. The player can visually recognize it while partially obstructing it. Furthermore, by combining the changes in the pattern-shaped display before and after the movable effect member, a complicated situation display can be superimposed on the movable effect member, and the environment in which the movable effect member is placed can be expressed in a complicated manner. ..

Due to these, more complicated effects can be performed and the effects can be diversified due to the limited configuration of the light guide plate 90, the movable effect member (for example, the reference numeral 93, etc.), and the effect display device 60. Becomes Even when the light guide plate 90 is changed to, for example, a transmissive liquid crystal display body, a part of the transmissive liquid crystal display body is displayed on the back movable effect member (for example, reference numeral 93) or the effect display device 60. By setting a transmissive state such that a part of the content can be visually recognized, it is possible to perform an effect by superimposing as in the case of the light guide plate 90.

In addition, as a mode of using the light guide plate 90, a transmissive liquid crystal display, etc. (herein referred to as a light guide plate 90 etc.), a mode in which the light guide plate 90 or the like is emphasized and a mode in combination with the effect display device 60 are adopted. It is possible. In the above-mentioned "mode of emphasizing the light guide plate 90 or the like", color display is performed to make a predetermined image stand out by using most of the display surface of the light guide plate 90 or the like, and the display content of the effect display device 60 behind is displayed. This is a display mode in which the player's consciousness is kept as low as possible.

On the other hand, in the above-mentioned “mode in combination with the effect display device 60 ”, the ratio of the area of the portion of the light guide plate 90 or the like where color display is performed is suppressed to a predetermined degree, and the display of the effect display device 60 behind is displayed. This is a display mode in which the player is given an effect in which the display of the light guide plate 90 and the like and the display of the effect display device 60 are combined so that the player is conscious of the content. Then, in a predetermined case, the effect in the "mode of emphasizing the light guide plate 90 or the like" is executed, and in another predetermined case, the effect in the "mode in combination with the effect display device 60" is executed. , Etc. are possible.
<<Timer display related to development of production>>

Further, as the display content on the effect display device 60, it is possible to perform a timer display (timer effect) relating to the development of the effect. More specifically, for example, during variable display of the effect symbol 190 (during variable effect), a timer display area appears in a predetermined case. As an arrangement of the timer display area, a site or the like can be illustrated at the lower right of the display area 194 of the effect display device 60.

In the above-mentioned timer display area, for example, a display such as "70:00" is displayed. The display such as “70:00” suggests that the production is developed after 70 seconds, and the countdown display is continued every 1/100 second after the display is started. Then, when the display in the timer display area becomes “00:00”, the variation production develops and the production progresses so that the expectation of the big hit increases.

The time displayed in the above-mentioned timer display area is not limited to 70 seconds, but there are various times such as 20 seconds and 40 seconds. Further, for example, there is also a composite timer effect in which a countdown of 20 seconds is added as a count display related to further development of the effect after the countdown of 40 seconds is over. In addition, even if the display of the variable effect is finished (all symbols are temporarily stopped) even if the number of seconds remains, by performing the revival effect, the timer display confirms the big hit. It may be used as a suggestion itself.

As the display mode in the above-mentioned timer display area, for example, “in preparation (standby)”, “START”, or the like is displayed prior to the start of the countdown, and “CHANGE” is displayed along with the end of the countdown. (Hold change), “CHANGE (chance up)”, “NEXT (pseudo-repeated, re-change)”, “Congratulations (win)”, and the like can be displayed. Further, it is not limited to performing the countdown until the development of the effect, and for example, a combination of effect symbols 190 such as “777” may be displayed along with the end of the countdown to notify the occurrence of the big hit. It is possible. Also, the countdown display is fixed at the moment when it reaches "07:77", "05:55", etc. (timer freeze effect), and finally the effect design 190 is suggested to stop in a big hit mode, or " It is also possible to stop at "03:00" and perform an effect suggesting that another chance up is displayed in addition to the effect corresponding to the timer estimated by the player from the time of the timer.
<<Production using production design>>

Moreover, various things can be illustrated also as an effect using the effect design 190. For example, in a situation where the left effect design 190a and the right effect design 190c are temporarily stopped and the middle effect design 190b is changing, it is possible to change the left effect design 190a and the right effect design 190c to another mode. .. As the aspect after the change of the left effect design 190a and the right effect design 190c at this time, for example, a predetermined bracket symbol or the like can be exemplified. Then, the changing medium effect design 190b is changed to a word such as "NEXT", "one more time", "still more!", and a character image in which the left and right sides of the word are sandwiched by predetermined brackets is displayed, and then the effect is developed. Let

In this way, the effect in which the effect design 190 is changed to a display mode having a property different from that before can be used as an effect for connecting the effect before development and the effect after development. In addition, as the character image in which the words such as "NEXT" described above are enclosed in parentheses, those with relatively low and high expectations for development and big hits are provided (for example, the color of the character string of NEXT is white and red). , Different for different colors) is also possible.

Here, when the effect design 190 is changed to a display mode of another property in this way, in the effect display device 60, a reduced size effect design (not shown) is set at a predetermined portion (upper right corner, left end, or the like). ) Can be displayed. By displaying the effect symbols reduced in size, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of effect display on the effect display device 60 while maintaining the notification function of the variable display of the special symbols. In order to distinguish the reduced size effect design (190) and the basic size effect design 190 before reduction, for example, the effect pattern before reduction is referred to as a “first effect pattern” and is reduced. The later effect design can be referred to as a "second effect design" or the like.

Further, as another mode of the effect using the effect design 190, it is also possible to adopt effects such as double reach and triple reach in which a plurality of reach combinations are displayed at the same time. Furthermore, it is possible to adopt an effect that develops from double reach to triple reach during one variation effect.

As another aspect of the effect using the effect design 190, when the variable display of the effect design 190 is started, the effect is suggested using the effect design (here, the intermediate effect design 190b) that is stopped last. Is possible. More specifically, the portion of the human figure in the medium effect design 190b (the element design that is the above-mentioned non-symbol element effect design) performs an animation operation to utter a line, and as a sound output, a predetermined line for the advance notice at the start of fluctuation It is possible to give an example.

As another aspect of the effect using the effect symbol 190, when the player repeatedly hits the operation button 22 described above, at least one of the left, middle, and right effect symbols 190a to 190c is applied in accordance with the consecutive hits. What is displayed can be adopted. And as "a mode according to repeated hits", for example, at least one of the left-middle-right effect symbols 190a to 190c trembles (vibrates).

Further, as the “mode in response to repeated hits”, one in which the effect design is operated once for each detection of one operation of the operation button 22 (one in which operation and operation are synchronized) can be exemplified. Further, when it is detected that the operation button 22 is repeatedly hit, it is possible to exemplify one that displays an animation of the content that the effect design vibrates (vibrates). In order to detect that the operation button 22 has been repeatedly hit, for example, it is determined whether or not an operation is detected a predetermined number of times (for example, a plurality of times such as two times) or more within a predetermined time (for example, one second). Etc.
<<<Reproduction using the hold display>

Subsequently, various effects can be exemplified as the effects using the above-mentioned hold display. For example, the variation information display 198 of the variation information display unit 195 shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B is once deleted, and the variation information display unit 195 is expected to display, for example, “color change?”. The character information (character state transition suggestion information) that suggests that the degree of progress is increased is displayed. Then, after the display of such state transition suggestion information, the change information display 198 in the change information display unit 195 may change to a high expectation level such as red or iridescent. To do.

It is also possible to display such a display as "color change?" as one pattern of the roulette wheel or one symbol of the rotating drum (reel). For example, information display such as “no change”, “color change?”, “red”, and “rainbow” is adopted as the pattern of the roulette wheel or the design of the rotary drum, and the roulette wheel or the rotation is displayed on the variation information display section 195. Display drum objects. Then, in the variation information display unit 195, the display of “no change”, “color change?”, “red”, and “rainbow” are sequentially changed, and the variation information display thereafter is performed in a mode corresponding to the stopped information. It is conceivable that 198 be performed. It is also possible to display the objects of the roulette and the rotating drum without erasing the variation information display 198.

In addition, as another mode of the effect using the hold display, when the hold change is performed in the first hold number display unit 196 and the second hold number display unit 197 in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the hold change is performed. It is possible to proactively notify that a change has occurred or that a pending change will occur immediately by displaying pending change information such as "holding change", "red holding", or "rainbow holding". To be Here, such display of the hold change information may be performed in the center of the display area 194 in the effect display device 60, or the hold change is displayed in the first hold number display unit 196 or the second hold number display unit 197. It may be performed near the hold display.
<<Production using movable production members>>

Then, various things can be illustrated also as an effect using the above-mentioned movable effect members (93, 94, etc.). For example, it is possible to use, as one of the movable effect members, a movable effect member (drum unit) in which a plurality of rotating drums (reels) are arranged in a predetermined array (two rows and two columns, etc.). Then, the rotation of each rotating drum is controlled individually, and when stopped (including temporary stop), when the characters and symbols arranged on the drum form a predetermined combination, the performance is developed. Can be illustrated. An example of an arrangement location of such a drum unit is the upper portion of the effect display device 60. Furthermore, it is also possible to perform an effect such that the drum unit descends from the upper part of the effect display device 60 to the central part in a predetermined case.

Further, as another aspect of the effect using the movable effect member, a movable effect member formed of a light transmissive material is provided, and the movable effect member is transparent to the entire display area 194 of the effect display device 60, or It is possible to make a part visible. Further, different types of movable effect members are arranged in front and rear, the above-mentioned light-transmissive movable effect members are arranged in the front (the side close to the player), and the movable effect members in the rear are seen through the movable effect members in the front. It is possible to visually recognize the movement of the.

Further, as another mode of the effect using the movable effect member, a plurality of (for example, two) small display bodies as described above are provided, and the plurality of display elements are provided in at least the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the diagonal direction. It is possible to combine them so that they are adjacent to each other in one direction. More specifically, for example, two rectangular display bodies are supported so as to be swingable left and right around an axis extending in the front-rear direction. Then, the respective display bodies are arranged above and below the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 (may be left and right).

Furthermore, when a predetermined effect is executed, the upper display body is lowered and the lower display body is raised so that each display body approaches in front of the display area 194. Then, the lower side of the upper display body and the upper side of the lower display body are opposed to each other horizontally and in parallel, so that both display bodies are vertically adjacent to each other. Then, a predetermined effect display is performed on each display body, and an effect is produced by combining the two display bodies.

In addition, when another predetermined effect is executed, the angles of the upper and lower display bodies are changed, and the postures of the respective display bodies are changed from a horizontal state while keeping the screen facing the front, for example, to the upper left diagonal. Change to the state of. In other words, the upper side and the lower side of each rectangular display body are in an upward slanted state, and the left side and the right side of each display body are in an upward slanted state. Then, both display bodies are moved so as to approach each other in front of the display area 194, and the lower side of the upper display body and the upper side of the lower display body are diagonally and parallelly opposed to each other, so that both display bodies are vertically moved. Adjacent to each other.
<<Other productions>>

As an effect other than the various effects as described above, stop (including temporary stop) of the effect design 190 in the effect display device 60 is performed immediately after a predetermined effect outside the display area 194 of the effect display device 60. Is possible. More specifically, in the effect display device 60, in a situation where at least one of the effect patterns 190a to 190c is changing, for example, the light decoration part of the center decoration 64 or the movable circle effect members (93, 94, etc.). A predetermined light decoration effect is executed by the light decoration unit of ).

In the above-described light decoration effect, for example, the player can expect to remove his or her line of sight from the effect display device 60, for example, by performing light emission with a relatively stronger intensity than once in a normal effect. It is desirable to be one. Immediately after the light decoration effect (for example, within 1 second), the effect design 190 is stopped (including temporary stop) at the three-digit index indicating the occurrence of the big hit. With such an effect, it is possible to give the player the impression that a big hit has occurred in the gap of the eyes while turning.

Further, as another effect, in addition to outputting the dialogue in the presentation as a voice, a character representing the dialogue is displayed on the presentation display device 60, and the display of the dialogue is switched according to the speed of the voice output. Is possible. More specifically, when the voice output of the line "I called you here is none other than" is started, the information (here, the name "A )) is displayed together with the characters "A: No one else called here." Then, when the speech output speech moves to the next "There is something I want you to see", the effect display device 60 displays the characters "A: There is something I want you to see". ..

Further, when the speech output speech changes to "What is the one you want to show?" by the character B, "B: What is the one you want to show?" The characters are displayed. In this way, by showing the dialogue of the characters to the player in a form that combines the voice output and the character display, even when the dialogue is exchanged quickly, the effect contents can be clearly communicated to the player. You can

Also, because the characters are displayed after showing the characters, the situation where the characters who speak the words are not displayed on the screen, or the characters who are different from the characters who speak the words are displayed on the screen. Even when audio output is performed in a situation where there is a situation, it is possible to clearly convey the effect contents to the player.

Further, as another effect, it is possible to exemplify that a small display body is further provided with a movable effect member such as a shoji screen or a shutter to hide the display content behind. It is also possible to provide a shoji screen, a shutter, a curtain, a curtain, a scratch film, or the like as an object to be displayed as an image.

In addition, as other effects, it is possible to employ, as the operation button 22, one that allows an operation other than the pressing operation. And as an operation other than the pressing operation, a touch operation using a touch panel or a twisting operation in which the player grips and turns can be exemplified. Further, it is possible to employ an operation button device capable of performing a plurality of these various operation modes. Then, when an operation button device capable of performing a plurality of modes of operation is adopted, it is conceivable that the player is informed of an operation mode to be executed as a guide display related to the button operation as described above. ..

As another effect, for example, a two-dimensional code can be displayed during the variable effect. Then, in this case, the player takes out a mobile terminal such as a smartphone during the variation production, reads the two-dimensional code by using the camera function of the mobile terminal, accesses a predetermined external server, and selects the game or model. It is conceivable to make it possible to acquire such various kinds of information.

Further, as another effect, in the effect display device 60, for example, in a situation where the effect is developed when the character "development" is displayed, the character "departure" is displayed, and the character "departure" is displayed. You can think of displaying roulette and rotating drums (reels) on the right side. Then, it is possible to adopt an effect in which the character of "exhibition" is used as one pattern of the roulette wheel or one design of the rotating drum, and the effect is developed when the character of "exposure" is stopped.

Further, as another effect, for example, in a situation where the effect develops when a predetermined character appears, a timer display of the time until the character appears can be displayed. This timer display may be a time shorter than the time until the end of the variable effect at that time, as in the effect example described above. In addition to this, the time may be longer than the time until the end of the variable effect at that time, and in such a case, the timer display should be executed as one of the genuine continuous notices described above. Is possible.
<Various commands sent from the main board to the sub-main board>

Next, various commands transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 will be described. In the following, the commands related to the ordinary electric accessory and the other main commands will be described separately, but here, the main commands other than the commands related to the ordinary electric accessory will be described first. First, as the command transmission timing, during initial screen display, during customer waiting demo (standby demo), at the start of symbol fluctuation of special symbols, at the time of symbol determination of special symbols, during symbol determination of special symbols, during big hit start demonstration, There are big hits, middle and big wins opening, big wins, middle and big wins closing, hit end demonstration, big hit end demo, etc. Among these, during the initial screen display, it is a period from the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the start of the customer waiting demo until the steady state is entered. In addition, at the time of winning the start, at the time of recovery from power failure, and at the time of detecting an error, command transmission is performed in any case. Further, command transmission is executed even when the RWM is cleared.

Among these, commands for clearing the RWM include commands for effect display initialization, effect LED initialization, and various errors. The effect display initialization command is for displaying a predetermined effect pattern on the effect display device 60. The effect LED initialization command is to turn on a part of the game effect lamp when the communication is normal. The various error commands are for displaying effects according to the error state.

There is a customer waiting demo command as a customer waiting demo command. This customer waiting demonstration command is for setting the effect display device 60 and the game effect lamp for the customer waiting demonstration and erasing the voice.

As the command at the time of starting the symbol variation of the special symbol, the number of symbols 1 stored, the number of symbols 2 stored, the communication inspection 1, the communication inspection 2, the number of effects AZ, the effect selection states 0 to 2, the variation additional information, the effect of the symbol 1 There are commands for a pattern, a pattern 2 effect pattern, a pattern 1 character effect, and a pattern 2 character effect. The symbol 1 storage number command indicates the number of reserved storages of the first special symbol, and the symbol 2 storage number command indicates the number of reserved storages of the second special symbol. The communication inspection 1 command and the communication inspection 2 command are for confirming whether or not normal communication is performed. The various commands for the effect counts A to Z indicate the number of times related to the effect according to the limited frequency table described above, and the various commands in the effect selection states 0 to 2 indicate the type of effect according to the limited frequency table. It is a thing. The variation additional information command indicates information for adding an element (effect constituent element) for suggesting a big hit expectation degree or the like to the effect pattern. The symbol 1 production pattern command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the symbol 2 production pattern command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the second special symbol. It is a thing. The symbol 1 character effect command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the symbol of the first special symbol, and the symbol 2 character effect command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the symbol of the second special symbol. is there.

As a command when the symbol of the special symbol is fixed, there are commands for stopping the symbol 1 effect pattern and the symbol 2 effect pattern. The symbol 1 effect pattern stop command and the symbol 2 effect pattern stop command are for stopping the effect symbols 190 based on the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively.

As the command during the symbol determination of the special symbol, the variation time reduction number 0 (at low probability), the variation time reduction numbers AZ (at low probability), the variation time reduction number 0 (at high probability), probability variation ( Commands up to a predetermined number of fluctuations). These are for transmitting commands relating to the game state at that time, and are used for effect mode display, time saving display and the like.

As commands at the time of big hit start demonstration, there are a command 1 big hit start demo, a pattern 2 big hit start demo, and a command for designating a firing position. The symbol 1 jackpot start demo command and the symbol 2 jackpot start demo command are for displaying the start demo based on the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The launch position designation command is used to inform the player of the launch position by causing the player to hit the game balls between the first big winning opening 91 and the second big winning opening 92 by so-called left hitting or right hitting. belongs to.

As the commands for opening the big hit middle and big winning opening, there are commands of demo 1 to 16 for symbol 1 big hit and demos 1 to 16 for symbol 2 big hit. These are for displaying effects based on the big hit symbol and the number of rounds of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

As a command at the time of closing the big hit middle and big winning opening, there is a big winning opening closing effect command. This is for displaying the special winning opening closing effect.

As commands at the time of big hit end demonstration, there are commands of end demo per symbol 1 and end demo per symbol 2. These are for displaying the hit end demonstration effect based on the hit symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

As commands at the time of starting winning, there are commands of winning notice (winning notice effect), symbol notice (winning symbol notice effect), variation notice (pattern notice effect), number of symbols 1 memory, number of symbols 2 memory. Each of the winning notice, the symbol notice, and the variation notice command is a command (prefetch command) related to the above-mentioned prefetch effect by the advance information notifying unit 157. The winning advance notice command is for transmitting the random number range of the winning/failing random numbers, and includes winning/winning information according to the lottery probability. The symbol notice command is for transmitting a random number value range of symbol random numbers, and includes information relating to the type of winning. Further, the fluctuation notice command is for transmitting the random number range of the fluctuation pattern, and can be used for designating the type of the fluctuation pattern group (no reach, normal reach, super reach, etc.). The number of symbols 1 memory, the command of number of symbols 2 memory is for transmitting the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Then, in the present embodiment, the result of the win/loss lottery, the information such as the presence or absence of the pre-reading effect, the period, and the like are transmitted to the sub-main substrate 301 by each command of a winning notice, a symbol notice, and a variation notice.

As the command at the time of restoration from power failure, communication inspection 1, communication inspection 2, gaming states for power failure recovery A to E, number of effects AZ, effect selection states 0 to 2, symbol 1 character effect, symbol 2 character effect, There is a command for power interruption recovery hit state, power interruption recovery special symbol 1 state, power interruption recovery special symbol 2 state, firing position designation, errors a to d, symbol 1 memory number, symbol 2 memory number.

The commands of the communication inspection 1 and the communication inspection 2 are for confirming whether the normal communication is performed. The commands of the game states A to E for recovering from power failure are for transmitting different commands depending on the game status at the time of power failure. The command of the number of effect times A to Z indicates the number of times related to the effect according to the limited frequency table, and the command of the effect selection states 0 to 2 indicates the type of effect according to the limited frequency table. is there. The symbol 1 character effect, the symbol 2 character effect command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

The power failure recovery hit state command is for transmitting a different command depending on whether or not it is hit. Special symbol 1 state at the time of power failure recovery, special symbol 2 state at the time of power failure recovery, the command of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, depending on the state such as waiting, changing, hit It is for. The firing position designation command is for designating an appropriate firing position according to the situation as described above. The errors a to d are for transmitting the presence or absence and the type of error. The number of symbols 1 memory, the command of number of symbols 2 memory is for transmitting the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.
<Main control processing of main board>

Next, a main control process in the main board 102 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 having the above-described configuration will be described based on FIGS. Prior to the description, the terms "special electric accessory", "condition device", and "continuous accessory operating device" used below will be described. Each of these represents a conceptual device in the control processing of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and among them, the "special electric accessory" operates the first special winning opening 91 and the second special winning opening 92. It will be. Further, the "condition device" is to be operated when a specific symbol combination is displayed as a stop as a special symbol, and the "feature continuous operation device" is to continuously activate the special electric auditors plural times. Is something that can be done.

Further, the main control processing of the pachinko gaming machine 10 described here is the control start processing shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the game progress interrupt processing shown in FIG. 13, and the power-off processing shown in FIG. Are performed on the main board 102.
<Control start processing>

The control start process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is a control process started after a security check using the manufacturing code of the CPU 501 is performed when the power of the pachinko game machine 10 is turned on, and this control start process will be described later. After performing the necessary settings (S1 to S4) at power-on, the operation state of the initialization switch 544 (S5) and the power-off information flag (power-off confirmation information) in the power-off status confirmation processing (S6 to S8) Corresponding to the value and the addition result (checksum data) of the RWM area, the process at power-off recovery (S9 to S17), the process at RWM initialization (S24 to S26), and time setting for game progress interrupt Processing (S27), circulation processing (S32 (S28 to S31)), etc. are executed.
<<Settings required at power-on>>

As the settings required when the power is turned on, the stack pointer setting (S1), the interrupt mode setting (S2), and the access permission setting (S3) to the RWM 503 are performed, and then the internal registers are initialized. S4).

In the process of setting the stack pointer (S1) among these, in order to secure the stack area, the stack pointer is set as an initial value of the stack pointer, and the stack pointer is set to a specific address. Next, in the interrupt mode setting (S2), a mode of a predetermined number is set, and in the RWM access permission setting (S3), access permission data is set in a predetermined register to permit access to the RWM. To do. As a result, the maskable interrupt is set to a specific interrupt mode, and the CPU built-in RWM is permitted to access. Further, in the setting of the internal register (S4), various corresponding setting values such as the game progress interrupt use setting value and the clock source selection value are set by using the internal register initial setting table. The interrupt on the main board 102 will be described later.
<<Check operation status of RWM clear switch>>

In the process of confirming the operation state of the initialization switch 544 (S5), the state of the output signal of the initialization switch 544 input via the input port is confirmed. It is determined whether or not the RWM clear switch has been pressed (turned on), and if not (S5: NO), the value of the power-off information flag in the power-off status determination process (S6 to S8) described later. To the determination process (S6). On the other hand, if the initialization switch 544 is pressed (S5: YES), the process of RWM initialization (S24 to S26) is performed.

Here, the initialization switch 544 is determined to be operated when the RWM clear switch bit of the corresponding input port is determined to be ON five times consecutively. In addition, the determination of the information as to whether the initialization switch 544 is pressed is performed only once at this time, and the determination is not performed thereafter.
<<Status Confirmation Processing at Power Outage>>

In the power-off status confirmation process (S6 to S8) when the initialization switch 544 is not operated, the value of the power-off information flag is read, and whether the read value matches the predetermined power-off normal data. It is determined whether or not (S6). The power-off normal data is stored when the power-off process is normally performed when the power is turned off (power-off).

If the value of the power-off information flag matches the power-off normal data (S6: YES), the checksum data is calculated (S7). In the process of calculating the checksum data, although not shown, an initial value is set as the checksum data, a predetermined calculation is performed on the checksum data, and the checksum data after the calculation is 0. Is determined.

When the checksum data is not 0 (S8: NO), that is, when the restart preparation process execution condition is not satisfied, the RWM head upper position is set to the upper position of the reference value of the relative address. The process proceeds to the initialization process (from S24). On the other hand, if the checksum data is 0 (S8: YES), the process proceeds to the power-off recovery process (S9 to S17) described below.
<<Process when power is restored>>

In the process upon power-off recovery, the value of the stack pointer buffer is set in the stack pointer, and the stack pointer is returned to the value saved at power-off (S9). Furthermore, in order to inspect the communication line between the main board 102 and the sub-board 104, it is requested to send a production control command to the sub-board 104 (S10, S11), a decoration lamp (game effect lamp), and a sound effect (sound). In order to return the effect of (effect) to the state before the power-off occurs, a request for transmitting the effect control command to the sub-board 104 is made (S10, S11). Further, in order to request a command corresponding to the number of operation-holding balls of the special symbol display device, a symbol memory number command request process is executed (S12).

Further, the solenoid is returned to the output state before the power failure occurred (S13). Specifically, the open/closed state of the second start winning opening 63, the first big winning opening 91, and the second big winning opening 92 is returned to the state before the power is turned off.

After that, the process proceeds to the process (S14) for setting the special symbol, and the information on the operating state of the probability varying function of the special symbol display device (70, 71) is set. Next, the power recovery setting (S15), the data storage process (S16), and the communication line abnormality detection setting with the payout control board (S17) are executed.

Next, in the process of starting the game progress interrupt process, the address of the PTC0 counter setting register is set in order to activate the game progress interrupt, and the count value of a predetermined size (corresponding to about 4 ms here) is set to the PTC0 counter. It is set in the register (S18). As a result, a game progress interrupt is generated every 4 ms.

Then, a process of restoring various registers other than the flag register is executed (S19), and a process of determining whether or not the state at the time of the power interruption is the interrupt enabled (S20) is executed. If the interrupt is disabled at the time of power-off (S20: NO), the flag register is restored (S21), and the control processing is turned off based on the restart index information set in the stack pointer. Return to the processing of the address that should be returned before the occurrence. On the other hand, if the interrupt is enabled when the power is turned off (S20: YES), the flag register is restored (S22), the interrupt is enabled (S23), and then the stack pointer is set. The control process is returned to the process to be returned to before the power failure occurs based on the restart index information that has been set.

Here, the reason why the flag register is restored separately from the other registers is that the flag register stores information on the gaming state such as a probability change, and the control process is powered off as much as possible to restore this information. This is because it is performed immediately before returning to before the occurrence of.
<<Processing at RWM initialization>>

In the process (S24 to S28) at the time of initializing the RWM, after clearing the RWM area (S24), initial setting of the RWM (S25), initialization of the effect display device (effect display device 60) (S26), and The time setting (S27) for game progress interruption is performed. In the process of clearing the RWM area (S24) to initial setting of the RWM (S25), clear data (00H) is set in all the RWM areas, and the clear data is stored as the reference value of the relative address. Is incremented by 1. Further, bit 7 of this reference value is inspected, and the determination of the inspection result is executed. In the process of determining the inspection result, if the inspection result is 0, the process returns to the process of storing the clear data in the reference value, and the address of the initialization data setting table is set. As a result, the initial value of RWM is set. The clearing of the RWM area is not limited to that performed on the entire area. For example, only a partial area in which specific information is stored or an area excluding an unused area is cleared. Good.

Incidentally, like the above-mentioned clear data value “00H”, “H” described at the end of the numerical value indicates that the numerical value is expressed in hexadecimal. In addition, in the present embodiment, a numerical value representing a hexadecimal number is attached with a symbol "H", a numerical value representing a binary number is attached with a symbol "B", and a symbol indicating a notation such as these is attached. Numerical values that are not shown shall be expressed in decimal.

In the initialization of the effect display device (S26), command request data setting is performed using the address of the effect initial command setting table as an argument in order to initialize the effect display device 60 and request the command transmission of the error state and the incorrect prize ball monitoring information. Execute the process.
<<Processing of time setting for game progress interruption>>

In the process of time setting for the game progress interrupt (S27), in order to activate the game progress interrupt, a count value of a predetermined size is set in the corresponding counter setting register, and the game progress interrupt is generated, for example, every 4 ms. ..
<<Circulation processing>>

After the time setting for the game progress interrupt (S27), the recursion (restart) preparation of a predetermined timer, which is the interrupt processing time monitoring means, and the update of the random number related values used to generate the initial values of various random numbers are performed. The circulation process (S32 (S28 to S31)) is executed. In this circulation processing (S32 (S28 to S31)), in order to manage the gaming machine, first, interruption is prohibited (S28). Further, in order to prepare for recursion of the interrupt processing time monitoring means, a predetermined value as the first recursion information is set in the interrupt processing time monitoring means clear register (S29). This first recursive information is a predetermined value such as 55H.

Then, the initial value random number update process is executed (S30), and the normal symbol initial value random number, the special symbol per symbol initial value random number, and the special symbol per soft initial value random number are updated. After that, after the interrupt is permitted (S31), the process returns to the interrupt prohibition (S28) again, and the subsequent processes (S28 to S31) are sequentially repeated to circulate the control process.

Each time the interrupt permission (S28) is executed, the above-mentioned game progress interrupt becomes possible, and the game progress interrupt process is repeated every predetermined period (here, 4 ms period) based on the period information set in S27. ..
<<Initial value random number update process>>

In the above-mentioned initial value random number update process (S30), normal symbol initial value random numbers, special symbol per symbol initial value random numbers, and special symbol per soft initial value random numbers are updated in order to update the random number from the initial value random number update table. The number of times is acquired, and the initial value random number is updated for the number of times of updating.
<Game progress interrupt processing>

Next, a description will be given of the game progress interrupt process which is repeated at a 4 ms period based on the period information set in the process of setting the time for game progress interrupt (S27). As shown in FIG. 13, in the game progress interrupt processing, setting of interrupt operation conditions (S41, S42), recursion of interrupt processing time monitoring means (S43), management of game machines (S45 to S70), and interrupt permission ( S71) is sequentially performed to return to the process before the game progress interrupt is generated.

Specifically, in the process of setting the interrupt operation condition (S41, S42), in order to clear the interrupt flag, the interrupt operation condition setting value is stored in the game progress interrupt control register (S41), and the interrupt operation condition setting The value is set in the control register corresponding to the predetermined input terminal (S42). After that, the second recursive information is set (S43), and the second recursive information is further set in the interrupt processing time monitoring means register (S44).

In the game machine management (S45 to S70), the following processes are executed in order to manage the game machine.

First, in order to monitor the input of a specific signal, an input process (S45) is executed. What is monitored here are various switches mounted on the game board surface, saucer full tank switch, open signal, magnetic detection signal, radio wave detection signal, glass non-detection signal, and disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality detection signal. Is.

Subsequently, various random number update processing (S46) is executed to update the normal symbol variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number. Furthermore, the initial value update type random number updating process (S47) is executed, and the normal symbol per random number, the special symbol per symbol random number, and the special symbol per soft random number are updated. Next, the initial value random number update process (S48) is executed, and the normal symbol initial value random number, the special symbol per symbol initial value random number, and the special symbol per soft initial value random number are updated. Further, in order to update the 2-byte timer, the timer subtraction process (S49) is executed, and in order to set the effective period of the second starting winning opening 63, the effective period setting process of the second starting opening (S50) is executed. ..

Further, the winning monitoring process (S51) is executed, and the number of payouts of prize balls is stored, the output request of the external information for the board is created, and the transmission request of the command to be transmitted to the sub-board 104 is performed. Then, in order to control the payout control board 103, a prize ball control process (S52) is executed.

Next, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate (operating ports 68a, 68b), in order to store the random number related to the ordinary symbol, the ordinary symbol operation gate monitoring process (S53) is executed, and the ordinary symbol display device or In order to perform the process related to the normal symbol electric accessory, the normal symbol control process (S54) is executed. Furthermore, in order to monitor the variation start of the normal symbol, the normal symbol variation start monitoring process (S55) is executed. Further, in order to monitor the winning of the first starting winning opening 62 and the second starting winning opening 63 of the game ball, the starting opening monitoring control process (S56) is executed, and the first special symbol display unit 70 or the second special symbol. In order to perform the processing related to the display unit 71, the special symbol control processing (S57) is executed. Then, in order to perform the process related to the special electric auditors product, the special electric auditors product control process (S58) is executed, and the process related to the effective period of the first special winning opening 91 or the second special winning opening 92 is performed. The special winning opening valid period setting process (S59) is executed, and in order to monitor the variation start of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the special symbol variation start monitoring control process (S60) is performed.

Next, an abnormality detection process (S61) is executed in order to monitor magnetism, disconnection/short circuit/power supply, radio wave, open/closed state of glass frame set/game board frame, and paired glass. Then, in order to detect an abnormal ball passing time, the abnormal ball passing time detection process (S62) is executed. Furthermore, in order to make a display request for the number of times the special electric accessory operates continuously, an error state, the number of operation reserved balls of the normal symbol display device, and the number of operation reserved balls of the special symbol display device, the game state display process (S63) ) Is performed to monitor the touch state (including the operation amount state) of the firing handle 20, the handle state signal inspection process (S64) is performed. In addition, the display of special symbols, the display of ordinary symbols, the display of the number of operation holding balls of the special symbol display device (70, 71), the display of the number of operation holding balls of the ordinary symbol display device, the display of the game state, the special electric accessory The LED output processing (S65) is executed in order to display the number of times that has been operated continuously and the error.

Subsequently, in order to output a signal for prohibiting/permitting the shooting of the game ball, a launch control signal output process (S66) is executed, and a test signal output process (S67) is performed to create and output a signal to be output to the test device. To execute. Furthermore, in order to output the output data of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid, the first big winning opening opening solenoid, and the second big winning opening opening solenoid, the solenoid output processing (S68) is executed and the production control command is transmitted. , Production control command transmission processing (S69) is executed, and in order to output signals to external terminals (various external output terminals of the external relay terminal board 46 (see FIG. 2)), external information output processing (S70) is executed.

After that, interrupt permission (S71) is executed, and control processing returns to return (RET). Then, using the remaining time until the next game interruption is executed, the above-described circulation processing (S32 (S28 to S31)) of the control start processing is executed.
<<Production control command transmission processing>>

In the production control command transmission process (S69), the transmission request of the command to be transmitted to the production control board is inspected, and if it is determined that there is a transmission request, the requested command data is acquired and the used command buffer is cleared. The MODE data corresponding to the acquired command data is output, the MODE data is output, the MODE data is held, the EVENT data corresponding to the acquired command data is acquired, and the EVENT data is output. The timing of sending command data is defined by the effect data strobe, and a predetermined time (here, 46 μs or more) after the on time of the effect data strobe signal (here, 2 μs or more) is the effect data holding time.

In the command transmission request inspection, the value of the command request writing position (area) and the value of the command request reading position (area) are compared, and if the values do not match, it is determined that there is a command transmission request. When requesting command data, add the doubled value of the logical product of the address calculation value stored at the command request read position and the position correction bit data and the address of the command buffer. Is the command data. After the address calculation value stored in the command request read position is acquired, the command request read position is incremented by 1 to update the contents of the command data read position. In clearing the command buffer, the command buffer in which the acquired command data was stored is cleared to 0 in order to clear the command buffer.

In the acquisition of the MODE data corresponding to the acquired command data, the acquired command data upper layer is set as the MODE data. In the output of the MODE data, the obtained MODE data is output to the effect command output port, and then the strobe output process is executed in order to output the effect data strobe. In holding the MODE data, a wait is performed for a predetermined time (here, 46 μs or more) for holding the MODE data. In the acquisition of EVENT data corresponding to the acquired command data, the lower order of the acquired command data is EVENT data. In outputting the EVENT data, the obtained EVENT data is output to the same effect command output port as that described above, and then strobe output processing is executed to output the effect data strobe.
<<Control Mode Related to Command Transmission Timing>>

In this embodiment, the effect control command output from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 is temporarily stored in the command buffer by a command request before transmission. The command buffer is a plurality of buffers functioning as a ring buffer. In the control process for command transmission (here, the production control command transmission process (S69)), the command buffers are stored once in the order in which they are stored in the command buffer. In the game progress interrupt process, one command is taken out from the command buffer and transmitted. Note that it is also possible to employ a method in which a command having a higher priority is transmitted first. Further, in various control processes, when a command that needs to be transmitted occurs, the command can be transmitted at any time. When such a method is adopted, during one game progress interrupt process, production commands are collectively transmitted within one control processing module such as the production control command transmission process (S69). Instead of this, each time a command needs to be transmitted, the command is sequentially transmitted in each control processing module. Therefore, it is unlikely that the command transmission is carried over to the game progress interrupt process after the next time. Then, for example, the command at the time of starting winning and the command transmission at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol are not delayed, and prompt command processing is possible.
<<Power Off Processing>>

Next, a power-off process executed when power-off occurs will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the power-off process, the data of all used registers are saved in the RWM (S81), and the interrupt enable/disable state before the power-off is saved (S82). Further, it is determined whether or not the power-on normal information is stored in the RWM (S83), and if it is not stored (S83: NO), the power-off abnormality information is stored in the RWM (S84), The process moves to RWM access prohibition processing (S88). On the other hand, if it has been saved (S83: YES), the value of the stack pointer is saved in the stack pointer buffer (S85), the information of normal power-off is saved in the RWM (S86), and the checksum of the RWM is calculated. Then, the checksum data is saved (S87). Then, the access to the RWM is prohibited (S88), and the control process is looped to wait for the reset of the CPU 501.
<<Control mode related to variation pattern lottery>>

Next, various aspects related to the lottery of the variation pattern will be described. As for the mode of determining the variation pattern described here, any one may be selected and applied in one pachinko game machine 10, or may be appropriately used in combination. When a plurality of modes are used in combination, it is possible to properly use the modes based on factors such as the result of winning or rejecting.

In the present embodiment, in the determination of the variation pattern, as described above, the result of winning, the number of reserved balls, the special symbol (may be a symbol group), and the variation pattern selection state (status information of the special symbol) are determined. Although used as an element, a variation pattern corresponding to a combination of these determinants is selected. Then, along with the determination of the variation pattern, the variation time associated with and paired with the variation pattern is determined. Further, in the present embodiment, with respect to the determination of the variation pattern, the determination elements are made different depending on whether the result of the win/loss lottery is a big hit or not. That is, in the case of a big hit, a variation pattern is selected from among those linked to these, based on the effect state (status information of special symbols, etc.), the special symbol group, and the random numbers. On the other hand, in the case of a deviation, a variation pattern is selected from among those associated with these, based on the effect state, the number of holding balls, and the random number of winning and winning. Among these, in the case of a big hit, for the variation pattern to which the time of re-lottery on the production is given, the time of the re-lottery is given based on the production state (whether or not there is a specific production) and the special symbol group. Presence/absence is determined, and the determined result is transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301.

Further, when determining the variation pattern and the variation time, it is possible to determine the subsequent variation time in accordance with the determined effect pattern number (in other words, the content of the effect pattern). For example, when the selected variation pattern corresponds to the limited frequency pattern effect, it is conceivable that the extension of the variation time corresponding thereto is determined ex post facto.

Also, as described above, by setting the command of the variation additional information as a command at the time of starting the symbol variation of the special symbol, during the variation time previously determined in relation to the element such as the gaming state or the winning symbol, the subsequent A notice such as a notice can be added. When the total variation time is determined in this manner, it is possible to create various variation patterns while keeping the number of variation patterns provided in advance small, as described below. That is, considering the case of giving the above-mentioned pseudo continuous notice (so-called “pseudo continuous”), when the pseudo continuous fluctuation patterns are simply set individually, the same number of fluctuation patterns as the number of types of effects are provided in advance. You need to leave it. When all the effect patterns are individually prepared in this way, the total number of variation patterns may be large, and may reach, for example, more than 256. Therefore, in order to give an identifiable code to a large number of variation patterns, it becomes necessary to increase the number of bits and the number of bytes for representing the code, as compared with the conventional case.

However, by using the variation additional information (variation additional pattern), it is possible to form a variation pattern ex post facto by connecting to a relatively small number of basic variation patterns, for example, variation additional information randomly selected. Is. In this way, a new variation pattern can be formed by combining the variation patterns, so that various variation patterns can be created without increasing the number of variation patterns provided in advance. It should be noted that the random number value relating to the variation additional information can also be transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 as a command for prefetch effect when the start winning occurs. Further, it is possible to set the appearance probability of the variation addition pattern so that the variation addition information can be easily added when the limited frequency pattern effect is executed. As an example of using variation additional information, if "777" which is a probability variation symbol is displayed from the beginning as a combination of effect symbols 190, the variation additional information is not set, and as a combination of effect symbols 190. , When "666" which is a non-probable variation pattern is displayed, the effect until the result of whether or not to promote to "777" is displayed (for example, the effect of shaking fluctuation and the development of fluctuation mode) There is a case where the variable additional information is set to perform the presentation effect).

Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by using the number of reserved balls as an element, and the variation pattern table to be referred to differs depending on how many the number of reserved balls is. The fluctuation pattern table is provided corresponding to the number of reserved balls 0 to 4. The reason why not only four hold patterns 0 to 3 but also the fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the hold 4 is provided is as follows. For example, consider a case where a new variable display is started when the number of reserved balls is four and the number of reserved balls is three. A state in which the number of reserved balls is 3 at a stage in which the control process in the game progress interrupt process being executed at that time has not yet reached the determination of the variation pattern which is the process in the subsequent game progress interrupt process. When a new starting winning is generated, the number of reserved balls is added to 4 when the variation pattern is determined. Therefore, the variation pattern table is provided corresponding to the number of reserved balls 0 to 4 so that such a situation can be an element for determining the variation pattern.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number may be acquired at the fluctuation pattern lottery time. That is, since the fluctuation pattern random number is not a random number related to operation of the accessory such as the special electric auditors, as an element for performing an appropriate game, for example, in aiming for a fair game as compared to the random number of success or failure. The need for restrictions is reduced. Therefore, it is conceivable that the variation pattern random number is not intentionally acquired at the time of starting winning, and for example, the variation pattern random number is acquired and stored at the time of variation pattern lottery as a separately provided timing. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the number of information to be stored at the time of starting winning, and it is possible to reduce the capacity of the program and the memory.
<<Control Mode for Designation of Design>>

In the lottery of symbols, determine the symbol determination table to be used based on the value of the upper byte of the code indicating the symbol random number, and then determine the symbol from the determined symbol determination table based on the value of the lower byte of the symbol random number, etc. Is also possible. In the present embodiment, since the numerical range of the symbol random numbers is set to "0 to 999", the binary code code of these numerical values can be used. By doing so, the capacity of the memory and the program can be reduced. In addition, the game state such as the number of rounds and the number of shortening times is distributed to the winning symbols (may be a group of symbols), and the number of rounds and the number of shortening times after that are determined according to the winning symbol. May be. By doing so, it is not necessary to store the data unique to the gaming state and control processing, and the capacity of the memory and the program can be reduced. Furthermore, in the command (for example, each command of the symbol 1 effect pattern and the symbol 2 effect pattern in the present embodiment) that conveys a symbol or the like from the main substrate 102 to the sub-main substrate 301, information that conveys the game state (game state designation information) ) Can also be added. This command is not sent to the sub-main board 301 immediately after being created, but is created and temporarily stored, and is sent to the sub-main board 301 after waiting a predetermined timing.
<Main control processing of sub-board>

Next, the main control processing of the sub-board 104 described above will be described. Here, various interrupt processes that are exception processes and processes related thereto are described as main control processes with reference to FIGS.
<<Interrupt factor and priority level>>

First, in the present embodiment, in the sub-main board 301 constituting the sub-board 104, a predetermined signal (reset signal) to a reset terminal provided in the CPU 521 is set as an interrupt factor (factor generation source) that is given the highest priority by the CPU 521. Input and various abnormalities occur. Of these, the reset signal is input when the power is turned on, when an external reset is performed, or when the watchdog timer times out, and so on. (See FIG. 15) is executed.

On the other hand, the interrupt at the time of occurrence of various abnormalities is executed depending on whether or not the function of the watchdog timer (watchdog function) is enabled. That is, if the watchdog function is valid, the processing of the CPU 521 shifts to, for example, a predetermined infinite loop so that the processing time exceeds the set time of the watchdog timer when a predetermined target abnormality occurs. To do. Then, when a runaway is detected due to a time-out in the watchdog function, a sub-main initialization process (see FIG. 15) described later is executed. When the above-mentioned various abnormalities and the input of the reset signal occur at the same time, the reset by the input of the reset signal (sub-main initial setting process) is prioritized.

The reception of a command (main command) from the main board 102 is another factor for generating an interrupt in the sub-main board 301. The fact that the command is being received from the main board 102 is determined by detecting the rising edge of the strobe signal (effect data strobe signal) from the main board 102. When this main command reception interrupt occurs, a main command reception process (see FIG. 17) described later is executed. In the main command receiving process, if the command is normally received without any problem, the contents of the received command are saved in the command buffer (command ring buffer), and the command analyzing process is performed by the main process (see FIG. 16) described later. Refer to the main loop processing (circulation processing of S124 to S132). Then, the priority level of the main command reception interrupt is set to the next highest level 7 of the above-mentioned highest priority.

Further, when the watchdog function is set to be valid, an interrupt occurs if the runaway is detected in the CPU 521 without performing a process that intentionally times out, such as when the above-described various abnormalities occur. (Runaway detection interrupt) occurs, and a sub-main initialization process (see FIG. 15) described later is executed. The priority level of such a normal watchdog timer interrupt is level 3, which is four steps lower than level 7 described above. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the interrupts of the levels 4 to 6, which are between the level 3 and the level 7 described above, are not executed.

Further, as another interrupt generation factor, there is transmission/reception with the sub-sub-board 302. An interrupt related to transmission/reception with the sub-sub-board 302 (sub-sub-command reception interrupt) occurs when a reception command (sub-sub-command) from the sub-sub-board 302 is input. When the sub-sub-board 302 receives a command (sub-main command) from the sub-main board 301, the reception command from the sub-sub-board 302 informs the sub-main board 301 that the command is normally received. Then, when an interrupt related to transmission/reception with the sub-sub-board 302 occurs, command transmission/reception management processing is executed. The command transmission from the sub main substrate 301 to the sub sub substrate 302 is performed when the monitoring toggle signal from the sub sub substrate 302 is normally transmitted, as described later. The priority of the interrupt relating to transmission/reception with the sub-sub-board 302 is level 2.

Further, as another interrupt generation factor, there is communication with the sub-sub-board 302. An interrupt relating to communication with the sub-sub-board 302 (sub-sub-communication interrupt) is generated every predetermined period (500 μs in this embodiment) as described later. Then, when an interrupt related to communication with the sub-sub-board 302 occurs, communication processing with the sub-sub-board is executed. The priority of the interrupt related to the communication with the sub-sub-board 302 is the same level 2 as the interrupt related to the transmission/reception with the sub-sub-board 302 described above.

Furthermore, other interrupt generation factors include communication with the RTC clock (real-time clock), generation of timer interrupt (sub-main timer interrupt), interrupt requests of various lamps, etc., and these have the lowest priority level. It is set to 1. Among these, at the time of interruption related to communication with the RTC clock, communication processing with the RTC clock is executed. Further, the above-mentioned timer interrupt is for use in overall game production such as solenoid output processing, motor output processing, and game timer management processing. The activation of the timer interrupt is immediately performed by the setting at the time of initialization (initial setting), and the timer interrupt is repeated every predetermined cycle (about 1 ms in this embodiment). Then, when a timer interrupt occurs, a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18) described later is executed.
<<Sub-main initialization processing>>

When the power of the sub main board 301 is turned on as in the case where the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the sub main initializing process shown in FIG. 15 is executed. In this sub-main initialization processing, first, a predetermined address is set as a stack pointer (S101), and then all interrupts are prohibited until various initializations are completed (S102). Further, in the hardware initial setting process (S103), basic settings relating to hardware (register setting, port initialization, etc.) are performed, and in the RWM initialization process (S104), RWM initialization is performed according to a predetermined condition. Is done. Then, in this RWM initialization, initial values are prepared for variables with initial values, and 0 is cleared for variables without initial values. Further, in the RWM initialization processing (S104), the ROM data (control program etc.) is expanded in the RWM.

Further, in S105, interrupts other than the reception of the main command are prohibited, and subsequently, a power failure recovery error detection process (S106) for setting various error information is executed. In this power failure recovery error detection processing (S106), processing according to circumstances such as game characteristics is performed. That is, the sub-main board 301 has a function of coping with various errors including a vibration error and a radio wave error. However, the function of coping with these various errors is selected in advance, and the error detecting function is exerted only for the valid errors. For example, whether or not a predetermined hit occurs when the game ball passes through a specific area, such as a so-called 1-type and 2-type type in which game characteristics of 1 type and 2 types are combined, or a so-called ball accuracy spec. The vibration error detection function is effective for models that determine. However, in the model of the type in which the winning/winning lottery is performed only by the random number lottery, such as the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, even if it has the vibration error detection function, that function is selectively disabled in advance. However, no special measures are taken for vibration errors.

Then, in the all-lamp extinction processing (S107), an extinction request is made to extinguish all the lamps, and in the watchdog timer operation start processing (S108), based on the setting to use the watchdog timer as the watchdog timer, The watchdog timer is started. In FIG. 15, the main processing (S109) is connected to the processing from S101 to S108, but the processing from S101 to S108 is the sub-main initialization processing, and the main processing (S109). Is performed subsequently to this sub-main initialization process (S101 to S108). Furthermore, in the main processing (S109), the main processing of the game is managed, and the details of this main processing (S109) will be described later.

A sleep process (S110) is arranged after the main process (S109). Normally, the sleep process (S110) is not executed because the reset process for performing the sub-main initialization process is not returned from the main process (S109). However, as indicated by a broken arrow in the figure, When the sleep process (S110) is to be executed for some reason, the mode is shifted to the low power consumption mode.
<<Main processing on sub-main board>>

In the main process (S109) described above, as shown in FIG. 16, the RWM placement address acquisition process (S121) is executed, and in the RWM placement address acquisition process (S121), the program area expanded in the RWM is checked. As possible, the start address of the expanded program area is acquired.

Next, all interrupts are permitted in order to enable interrupts in the subsequent processing (S122). Further, in the device initialization process (S123), various devices such as motors, solenoids, and lamps are initialized. In the subsequent watchdog clear process (S124), if the watchdog timer is set to be used, the watchdog timer is cleared. Further, in the symbol update processing (S125), the outlier symbols related to the effect symbols 190a to 190c are determined by the counter.

As the counter used here, a three-digit counter from “111” to “999” can be exemplified, and for example, when the acquired counter value is “757”, the effect symbols 190a to be stopped and displayed. It is possible that 190 becomes "757". When the acquired counter value is a combination of grids such as “111”, it is possible to offset a numerical value of a predetermined digit such as “121” to form a combination of outliers.

This symbol update process (S125) may not be executed depending on the adopted symbol determination method. For example, it is not executed when the deficit symbol is determined by lottery, and as a concrete example, it has data of a lottery sheet (lottery table) in which all symbol combinations are incorporated, and the defeat symbol is used by using the lottery sheet. A control mode for determining can be exemplified.

In the subsequent error effect management process (S126), the error state is monitored, and various error notifications are executed according to the monitoring result. Further, the push button monitoring control process (S127) is for controlling the above-mentioned operation button 22 which is a sub button for production (push button), and is in accordance with the input state (operation state) of the operation button 22. Execute the process.

Next, in the notice lottery management process (S128), a lottery for determining the notice effect is executed. The lottery of the notice effect is performed by the efficiency of the loop process (main loop process) described later in the main process (S109). In order to improve the efficiency), it is divided into several times. That is, when a plurality of advance notice effects are executed during one change, the lottery process relating to the plurality of advance notice effects is not performed all in one main loop, but in a plurality of main loops. It is executed through a lot of lottery divided into. In addition, the timing of the lottery is related to the timing of appearance of the notice effect during the change. For example, with respect to the notice effect that appears at a relatively early timing immediately after the start of fluctuation, the priority of the lottery time is set to be high, and by performing the lottery at the timing according to the priority, the image control can be performed as quickly as possible. It is possible to send a command to the sub-sub-board 302 which is the side. Various processes performed in the advance notice lottery management process (S128) will be described later.

Next, in the device management processing (S129), when there is a device operation request for a real-time clock (RTC), a lamp, a motor, a solenoid, lamps, etc., processing for operating the corresponding device is executed. ..

Furthermore, in the command analysis process (S130), it is necessary to start a process for responding to a command (main command) received from the main board 102, and if command data exists in the above-mentioned command buffer, command analysis is performed. To do. When the command is analyzed (S131: YES), the process returns to the watchdog clear process (S124) and the main loop is executed. Immediately after the command is received from the main board 102, the command buffer has command data, so the main loop is executed and the process returns to the watchdog clear process (S124) and the subsequent processes. However, if the command buffer becomes empty before the next timer interrupt, which will be described later, is executed by repeating the main loop, it is not necessary to perform command analysis, and command analysis will not be performed. In such a case, the process does not proceed to the main loop (S131: NO), and the generated time is used to execute the random number update process (S132) having a lower priority than the command analysis. This random number updating process (S132) is a soft random number updating process. Further, in this command analysis processing (S130), the variation pattern (sub variation pattern) on the sub-main board 301 is determined. Further, in the case of having the data of the lottery sheet (lottery table) in which all the symbol combinations are incorporated and adopting the control mode in which the lottery sheet is used to determine the missing symbol, the command analysis processing (S130) is performed. Determine the design.

In other words, with regard to the processes (S130 and S131) related to the command analysis, for a certain command, immediately after the command is received, the main process does not proceed to the process (here, the random number update process (S132)) arranged after that command. The other processes (S124 to S131) in the loop process (S124 to S132) are repeated, and when there are no commands in the command buffer, the process proceeds to the processes arranged thereafter. As a result, the command analysis process for a certain main command is executed. Immediately after the start of (S130), the command analysis is executed, so that the program module arranged later does not proceed, and when the command analysis is not performed in the command analysis processing (S130), the program module arranged later is executed. It can be said that it is a step forward. In addition, when a process such as calculation of a checksum is performed after the process of determining whether the command is analyzed (S131), this process is also executed immediately after the command is received, as in the random number updating process (S132). It can be said that the processing is not performed.

In the random number update process (S132), the random number for selection (software random number) for the production is updated, and every time the random number update process (S132) is executed, the software random number related to the sub-main substrate 301 has a new value. Will be updated. Then, the value sequentially updated in the random number updating process (S132) is used as a random number for the lottery of various effect modes in the advance notice lottery management process (S128) and the like. Further, the value generated in the random number updating process (S132) is used for lottery through calculation with a hardware random number for lottery of various effect modes, similar to the generation of the predetermined random number in the main board 102 described above. Sometimes used as a random number.
<<Main command reception process>>

Next, the main command receiving process from the main board 102 will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not to fix the command input value (S141). With respect to command input, there is a risk of reading failure due to noise or the like, so the input value is not finalized until the same value is read twice. Specifically, the process of reading the command data up to 5 times and determining the input value is executed when the same value is read in two consecutive times. Then, when the command input value is not confirmed (S141: NO), the main command reception process is exited and the process returns to the original process before the interrupt occurred.

When the command input value is confirmed (S141: YES), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first command (S142), and the determination result is whether the received command is the first command or the second command. Processing branches. The main board 102 sends a 1-byte command by sending the command once. However, since the command from the main board 102 has a 2-byte structure of MODE data and EVENT data, it is possible to send the command twice as described above. is necessary. Therefore, from the main board 102, the command of the upper byte (MODE command) is transmitted for the first time, and the command of the lower byte (EVENT command) is transmitted for the second time. Then, in the sub-main substrate 301 that has received the command, if the most significant bit of the command data is “1”, it is determined as the first command (MODE command), and if the most significant bit is “0”, the second command (EVENT command).

If the received command is the first command (S142: YES), the first command is temporarily saved (S148) and stored. Here, the temporary is a storage area for temporarily saving the value.

Further, the value of the hard random number 1, which is a predetermined hardware random number, at that time is latched and held in the buffer on the software (S149), and thereafter, the process exits the main command receiving process and returns to the state before the interruption occurs. .. Here, as in S149, the hard random number 1 is latched every time the command (first command) of the main board 102 is received in order to prevent the random number period from being formed. In other words, by using the reception of the first command generated at random timing to create a numerical value, and by using the numerical value at that time at the timing of a predetermined lottery for production, etc., a random number with periodicity eliminated Is available.

The hardware random number is generated using a high-speed counter, but some periodicity may occur unless the acquisition timing is random. However, since the first command from the main board 102 is received by the sub-main board 301 at irregular timings due to winning of a game ball or the like, a cycle is unlikely to occur. Therefore, in the sub-main board 301, the hardware random number is generated by using the reception of the command as described above, and the periodicity as in the main board 102 is eliminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S142 that the received command is not the first command (S142: NO), it means that the second command has been received. Then, when the second command is received, it is confirmed whether or not the first command has been received (S143). When the first command has not been received (S143: NO), the main command reception process is exited and the process returns to the original process.

If the first command has been received (S143: YES), the command write pointer is acquired (S144). Here, the command write pointer indicates a read position in the command ring buffer, and acquisition of the command write pointer indicates acquisition of data from the read position indicated by the command write pointer.

Furthermore, the first command and the second command that have been normally received at this point are stored in the command ring buffer for analysis processing (S145). The stored data is analyzed by the command analysis process (S130) of the main process (see FIG. 16) described above. Then, the command write pointer is updated (S146), and the above-mentioned temporary first command is cleared (S147). Here, the update of the command write pointer is a process of updating one read position of the command ring buffer. The processing for clearing the temporary first command is to clear the first command stored in S148.

In this embodiment, the set of two element commands (first command and second command) is set as one set (1 set), and the hard random number 1 is latched in response to the reception of the first command. The latch processing can be performed by a processing system (systems of S148 and S149) different from the system of the processing (S143 to S147) after receiving the second command, and the processing after receiving the second command can be quickly completed.
<<Sub-main timer interrupt processing>>

Next, the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. The timer interrupt process occurs every 1 ms which is a predetermined cycle. Since this timer interrupt process is a level 1 interrupt process having the lowest priority, as shown in the figure, first, interrupts of priority level 2 or higher are permitted (S161). Further, port input processing (S162) is executed, and input processing and output processing of port data are performed. In this port input processing (S162), processing for confirming the ports connected to various sensors (magnetic sensor, vibration sensor, etc.) (input processing) and connection for various devices (motor, solenoid, lamp, etc.) Information is being output from the port (output processing).

Further, in the port input processing (S162), in addition to these ports, processing relating to a power supply voltage monitoring port to which a signal indicating power failure (power failure signal) is input at the time of power failure is also performed. .. Then, when this power failure signal is input, the processing of the CPU 521 prohibits all interrupt processing, and shifts to transfer processing for backing up stored information. The backup function of the sub main board 301 will be described later.

Subsequently, a device control data output process (S163) is executed, and device control data for driving various motors, solenoids, lamps, etc. is output. For example, in the device management process (S129) of the main process shown in FIG. 16, when a drive control pattern is determined in which a predetermined motor is excited for 100 ms and then demagnetized for 100 ms, this device is determined. In the control data output process (S163), 100 ms time counting process is performed.

Further, the effect timer update process (S164) is executed, and the timer value update process (S165) for measuring a predetermined timing in various effects is performed. Then, the button control timer is updated, and the effective time management timer for managing the period during which the operation of the push button (operation button 22) is effective is updated.

Next, the task control counter is updated (S166), and the control counter (multitask counter) used for a plurality of predetermined tasks is updated. This control counter updates the count value once every 16 ms, which is the timer interrupt cycle, with 16 times as one unit. In this embodiment, the task control counter sequentially counts the values 0 to 15 every 1 ms and loops the counting of the values 0 to 15.

Further, as one of the predetermined tasks, one related to the game effect lamp can be exemplified. Many driving modes of the game effect lamp are performed in synchronization with the image on the effect display device 60, and switching of display of one frame (one unit of image frame) of a moving image is about 16 ms or about 32 ms (about 33 ms). There are many cases (in some cases, there is a case) (16 ms cycle in this embodiment). Therefore, the control counter is designed so that the generation cycle of the control counter related to the game effect lamp forms a relationship such as an integral multiple or an integral fraction with the control unit time (16 ms or 32 ms) in the moving image display. ing. As a result, it becomes easy to design a lamp effect that matches the timing with the image.

Further, regarding the control counter, if, for example, a certain process related to the game effect lamp is performed at 16 ms intervals, the process is performed at the timing when the value of the control counter becomes one predetermined value such as 3. .. Further, regarding the processing performed at 8 ms intervals, such as the image CPU runaway monitoring processing described later, the processing is performed at the timing of two locations where the difference is 8 such as when the control counter is 1 and 9. Done.

If the cycle generated by the control counter is adjusted to a relatively short cycle such as one cycle (1 ms) of a timer interrupt (sub-main timer interrupt), it takes about 30 seconds to control the error notification. If the control for counting a relatively long time is performed, the data length that should be secured for counting 30 seconds becomes long, and the required number of memories also becomes large. For this reason, the cycle of the control counter is set to be longer than one cycle (1 ms) of the timer interrupt, and the relationship with the control cycle relating to another effect (image effect) to be superimposed is an integral multiple or an integral fraction. Therefore, the cycle in which the control counter goes round is set to a predetermined cycle (here, 16 ms). Note that another application of the control counter updated in the task control counter update processing (S166) is runaway monitoring (described later) for the sub-sub-board 302.

Next, the image CPU runaway monitoring process (S167) is executed, and the runaway monitoring process for the image CPU of the sub-sub-board 302 is performed. Here, in this embodiment, the CPU of the sub-sub-board 302 is integrated with the image controller 526 in FIG. As described above, the sub-sub-board 302 outputs a predetermined signal (monitoring toggle signal) that is repeatedly turned on and off for each frame display of moving image control. When the toggle signal from the sub-sub board 302 does not change continuously for a predetermined period (for example, 1600 ms corresponding to about 50 to 100 frames), it is determined that an abnormality such as a runaway of the image CPU has occurred, A reset signal (external reset signal) is transmitted from the main board 301 to the sub-sub board 302. After receiving the reset signal, the sub-sub-substrate 302 executes a reset process (sub-main initializing process) for initializing the state of the sub-sub-substrate 302.

The monitoring of the toggle signal as described above is performed once every eight timer interrupts (8 ms), as will be described later. Further, the above-mentioned control counter is used to judge that the monitoring cycle has come. Here, the monitoring cycle is set to 8 ms because the monitoring is performed at a cycle shorter than the display cycle (16 ms or 32 ms) for one frame of the image, so that the monitoring is always performed once during the display cycle of one frame. This is to be done. Further, another reason why the monitoring cycle is set to 8 ms is that the update timing of the control counter can be used by setting it to an integral fraction of the cycle generated by the control counter. is there.

Following this image CPU runaway monitoring processing (S167), error management timer processing (S168) is executed. In this error management timer process (S168), the error management timer is decremented, and a predetermined process is executed at the time-out. Examples of the process at the time of timeout include the process of ending the error notification described above. The error management timer counts once for 16 timer interrupts, and the error management processing using the error management timer is also one of the predetermined tasks using the control counter. Is one. When this error management timer processing ends, the processing returns to the original processing of the main processing of the sub main (see FIG. 16) before the timer interruption. Here, since the target of interrupt permission is restricted in the above-described S161, although not shown in the drawing, after permitting all interrupts, the process returns to the main processing of the sub main.
<<Communication processing with sub-sub board>>

Next, the communication processing with the sub-sub-board 302 described above will be described. The command transmission from the sub-main substrate 301 to the sub-sub substrate 302 (transmission of a sub-main command) causes an interrupt (sub-communication interrupt) related to communication with the sub-sub-substrate 302 to be generated at regular intervals (here, 500 μs). This is performed by executing communication processing with the sub-sub-board 302 each time. In the communication processing with the sub-sub-board 302, a buffer check is sequentially performed to confirm the existence of data to be transmitted, and if there is data, this data is read. Then, the read data is set in the transmission buffer, the setting related to the command transmission is updated, and the communication process with the sub-sub is completed.
<<Command transmission/reception management processing>>

Further, when the sub-main board 301 transmits a command to the sub-sub board 302, the above-mentioned receive command (sub-sub command) indicating that the command (sub-main command) has been normally received from the sub-sub-board 302 side is the sub-main command. It is transmitted to the substrate 301 side. In this command transmission/reception management process, the command is read, the command is analyzed, and then the command is saved. Upon reception of the sub-sub command, the command reception interrupt process is executed in the sub-sub-board 302. In this command reception interrupt process, a flag for executing the command reception interrupt process is set in the sub communication interrupt described above. Executed by. That is, since the input of the sub-sub command from the sub-sub-board 302 occurs after the sub-main command is transmitted from the sub-main board 301, the command reception interrupt process is incidental to the process related to the sub-communication interrupt. It is something that can be seen.
<<Control process in sub-sub-board>>

Similar to the sub-main substrate 301, in the sub-sub substrate 302, a sub-sub initial setting process started after the power is turned on, a main process executed after this sub-sub initial setting process, and a sub-sub timer interrupt generated in a predetermined cycle for the main process. The timer interrupt process executed in response to the sub main command, the sub main command reception process which is an interrupt process generated in response to the reception of the sub main command, and the like are executed. Among these, in the sub-main command reception processing, when the sub-main command from the sub-main board 301 is received, the processing for transmitting the reception command (sub-sub-command) described above indicating that the sub-main command has been normally received is executed. To be executed.
<Relationship between basic specifications of the Pachinko machine and production>

Next, the basic specifications (specifications) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment and the effects combined with these specifications will be described. First, the basic specifications described here are one mode that is considered to be optimal for application to the technology described below. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the probability of a big hit (big hit probability) is about 1/319 in the normal time and about 1/46.8 in the high probability in both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. (See FIG. 8A). Further, the pachinko game machine 10 is a so-called probability variation loop machine in which a probability variation may repeatedly occur at a predetermined probability, and the probability that the probability variation is repeated (the probability variation loop probability) is the same for both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. It is said to be 65%.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart (game flow) showing an outline of the flow of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The game is first played on the basis of the normal mode shown in the middle left part of FIG. The jackpot probability in this normal mode is determined as the jackpot probability of Toku-zu 1, and the value is about 1/319 as described above. The effect pattern executed during the normal mode is also selected from those for the normal mode.

The big hits that can occur during this normal mode can be the first big hits. In this embodiment, as the big hits that can occur as the first big hits, the first big hit, There are three types, the second jackpot and the third jackpot. Of these, the first big hit is called a mission bonus in the present embodiment, and only the 5R normal or 5R probability variation occurs in the first big hit (mission bonus). Then, in the present embodiment, the probability of occurrence of the 5R probability change due to the first jackpot (mission bonus) and the probability of occurrence of the normal 5R are both 35%.

The above-mentioned second big hit is named a hyper bonus in the present embodiment, and in this second big hit (hyper bonus), a certain change (here, a certain number) is caused by the display of a predetermined number of effect symbols (here, 7 symbols). 15R probability change) occurs, and the occurrence probability is 5%. Further, in the above-described third big hit, only a sudden change (here, a 2R sure change) in a sudden change (abrupt change) mode described later occurs, and the occurrence probability is 25%. In other words, as the first hit, 5R regular or 5R probability variation of the first big hit (mission bonus) occurs with a probability of 70% (=35% +35%), and the second big hit (hyper bonus) occurs with a probability of 5%. However, the third big hit (probability) is generated with a probability of 25%. The initial hit probability shown here is assumed to be a normal (low probability, non-time saving) gaming state, and is assumed to be a jackpot distribution probability in the special symbol 1 (see FIG. 9). ).

The above-mentioned third big hit (probability) is a so-called big hit without a win, in which it is difficult for a player to win a win, and a special effect that indicates the progress of a round is not executed. Even if the third big hit is a probability change hit, no special effect related to the round progress is executed, the special game is finished in a relatively short time, and the game is shifted to the probability change state. ,

When the above-mentioned first big hit (mission bonus) is a probability change hit, and when the second big hit (hyper bonus) or the third big hit (probability) occurs, a specific game state (first It becomes 1 specific game state). The first specific game state (first rush) is an effect mode mainly provided as a so-called sub mode for the game in the special figure 2, but its details will be described later.

When the first big hit (mission bonus) occurs among the above-mentioned first big hit to third big hit, it is immediately indicated during the special game whether the big hit is a positive change or a normal big hit. It is designed so that no direct effects are executed. In other words, when the first big hit (mission bonus) occurs, the effect is executed without displaying or sound output for clearly showing to the player whether or not the probability change hit.

Furthermore, in the production during the special game related to the first jackpot (mission bonus), the production branches after the story of whether the character or the like succeeds in a predetermined mission (meaning mission or mission). If the mission is successful, the above-mentioned first specific game state (first rush) effect is transferred, and if the mission is unsuccessful, a special zone effect (special zone effect) shown in the upper left part of FIG. ) To (fall). This special zone is a special stage limited to 20 variations, and the limited frequency pattern effect described above is executed in the special zone. Then, when the big hit does not occur while the game state is in the special zone, as shown in FIG. 19, it shifts (falls) to the above-mentioned normal mode.

Here, during the special game related to the first jackpot (mission bonus), the number of times of effect (mission success/failure effect) for inspiring the player to move to the first specific game state (first rush) is set. It is considered that the number of times is relatively small, such as once.

Further, as an effect (round effect) during the special game when the above-mentioned second big hit (hyper bonus) occurs, for example, a moving picture (demo movie) related to the second big hit (hyper bonus) is started. It is conceivable to continue displaying from to end. As this demo movie, it is possible to adopt one created for the pachinko game machine 10. In addition, when a movie or a comic is used as the story related to the production, a predetermined scene of the movie or a video obtained by converting the comic into image data is used as the demo movie. It is also possible to output. Furthermore, as a round effect related to the second big hit (hyper bonus), in the variation that becomes the big hit, by changing the effect design that stops at the regular eye to the predetermined design (“7”), the transition to the mode corresponding to the probability change Is implicitly (or clearly) indicated, it is conceivable not to perform the effect (mission success/failure effect) for inspiring the player to expect the transition to the first specific game state.

In addition, as the effect during the special game when the third big hit (probability) occurs, execute the effect provided for the opening and closing of the special winning opening (91, 92) for an extremely short time. Is possible. Further, as an effect during the special game related to the third big hit (probability), it is conceivable to execute an effect indicating the shift to the first rush.

When the second big hit (hyper bonus) or the third big hit (probability) occurs, after the end of the effect related to the special game, branching of the effect such as the first big hit (mission bonus) is not performed, The above-mentioned first specific game state (first rush) is effected. Based on the difference between the effect transition mode and the effect transition mode such as the first jackpot (mission bonus), the effect in the first specific game state (first rush) can be directly hit.

In the present embodiment, the above-described first specific game state is named "first rush" as described above (see the upper right part of FIG. 19). Then, in this first rush, the game according to Toku-zu 2 using the second start winning opening (63) is executed by the above-mentioned right-handedness. The jackpot probability of Toku-zu 2 in the probability changing state is about 1/46.8 in this embodiment. Furthermore, the first rush continues until the next big hit occurs. Therefore, the first rush is a game mode in which the specific game state continues for 100% until the next big hit. Here, the "first rush" can also be the name of the effect related to the first specific game state.

Further, the variation pattern of the special symbol selected during the first rush, except for a limited case as will be described later, has a very short variation time (for example, about 0.6 seconds). ing. Such an extremely short time variation pattern can be referred to as, for example, an "ultra-short variation" variation pattern or an "extremely short variation" variation pattern. Further, in the present embodiment, most of the effect patterns selected based on the variation pattern during the first rush have an extremely short variation time.

Here, as an aspect of the variable display of the effect symbol (190) during the first rush, for example, the effect symbol (190) is made transparent (or translucent) at the start of fluctuation, and the transparency is lowered during the fluctuation. As an example, the game may be stopped as soon as it is clearly visible to the player.

Furthermore, the jackpot that occurs during the first rush is 15R probability variation, 10R probability variation, 7R probability variation, 10R normal, if the player is playing the game with the special symbol 2 as the main assumption, as designed. It is either 7R normal or 5R normal. And the probability of occurrence of each big hit (big hit distribution probability of special symbol 2) is 45% for 15R probability variation, 10% for 10R probability variation and 7R probability variation, and 5% for 10R normal and 7R normal. Is 25% (see FIG. 9b). Here, in the present embodiment, the small hit is not provided for the special figure 2, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the small hit may be provided for the special figure 2. Further, it is possible not to provide a small hit for both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, or to provide a small hit only for the special figure 2.

The big hit generated in the first rush is the fourth big hit as shown in the lower right part of FIG. This fourth jackpot is named a battle bonus, which is a special bonus in this embodiment, and various battle productions in which a character fights are performed as a production during a special game related to the fourth jackpot (battle bonus). It is supposed to be executed. Here, the "battle effect" can be understood as a wide range of effect modes that can be expressed as, for example, battle, confrontation, challenge, and the like. In addition, the battle production is also a type of mission because it is a production method that informs the player of success or failure by "win" or "defeat", and it does not necessarily generate only "battle production", and it is a modification of one. Depending on the expectation of the probability change, the "mission effect" may be performed with the fourth big hit. For example, in order to increase the winning rate of the player-side character (main character) in the battle effect, it is conceivable that the probability bonus jackpot and the regular jackpot are controlled so that the mission bonus is easily displayed when the regular jackpot is pulled.

When the fourth jackpot (battle bonus) is the 15R probability change, the first rush described above is executed again after the end of the special game. After that, the above-mentioned fourth big hit (battle bonus) is executed according to the type of big hit that has occurred. If the fourth jackpot (battle bonus) is a jackpot other than the 15R probability variation, as shown in the lower left and right center of FIG. 19, the second specific game state (second rush state) ) Or the third specific game state (third rush). In addition, if you get a big hit 15R probability change in the specific game state, you can clearly show it to the player by stopping a specific symbol such as "7 (* Add the character string "Hyper" to the symbol)" as the effect symbol. , Complete the battle effect in the battle bonus in a winning manner.

Of these, the second specific game state (second rush) is executed when the fourth jackpot (battle bonus) is any of 10R probability change, 7R probability change, 10R normal, and 7R normal. Furthermore, in this second specific game state (second rush), there are cases where a certainty change (and time saving) is given until the next big hit, and where only 100 times saving is given. Then, in the second specific game state (second rush), the continuation rate of the specific game (probability of winning a big hit during the specific game) is 76%. Here, the “second rush” can be the name of the effect related to the second specific game state. In addition, the "second rush" is a production mode (sub mode) that is controlled only during the 100 fluctuation periods after the big hit, and if the state is internally highly probable, it will always occur after the 101st fluctuation. In addition to controlling the transition to the "first rush", in a game state in which a promotion effect to the "first rush" can be output when a limited frequency pattern or a specific variation pattern is selected in the middle of 100 fluctuation periods. There is a so-called “hidden” game state in which it is unclear whether the player is internally selected with a high probability or a low probability at the moment when the player is controlled by the “second rush”. In addition, when the big hit (10R probability change, 10R normal, 7R probability change, 7R normal) that will be transferred to the "second rush" is won, symbols other than "7" are stopped as effect symbols and the battle bonus is being performed. In the battle production of, the production is completed in a winning manner.

The aforementioned third specific game state (third rush) is executed when the fourth big hit (battle bonus) is 5R normal. Further, in this third specific game state (third rush), only 100 time reductions are given, and the continuation rate of the specific game is 27%. Here, the “third rush” can be the name of the effect related to the third specific game state. In addition, when the big hit (5R normal) that becomes the "third rush" transition is acquired during the specific game, all the symbols other than "7" are stopped as effect symbols, and the battle effect during the battle bonus is completed with the defeat mode effect. Let

As described above, the probability of becoming a big hit (probability of winning a battle bonus) of shifting to the first rush and the second rush is 5R normal (25%) in the game of Toku-zu 2 which is the main game during the specific game. Other than that, the probability is 75%, and the probability of a big hit moving to the third rush is 25%, which is the probability of acquiring 5R normal. In a pachinko game machine that generates a general battle bonus, since control is performed to shift to two different modes after winning or losing, a probability variation probability (15R probability variation, 10R probability variation, 7R probability variation in this embodiment 65 %), the hero's victory output can be output only with a probability corresponding to %), but as in the present embodiment, the second rush (problem mode in which the hero wins and shifts in either probability variation big hit or normal big hit) is provided. With this, the probability that a winning effect can be output during the battle bonus can be increased (75%) higher than the probability change probability (65%), which is disadvantageous to the player in the situation where the ball is won during the big hit. It is possible to reduce the execution of notifications that determine such situations, and to give the player the impression that the main character is strong.

If a big hit does not occur during the second rush (low probability) or the third rush, and the second specific game state or the third specific game state ends (because of a short time drop), the left middle row in FIG. It shifts (falls) to the normal mode shown in. Further, the mode of the effect (the second rush or the third rush) performed during the second specific game state or the third specific game state is also a kind of sub mode like the first rush described above. Although defined as the first to third specific game states for convenience, the state of the main control means (here, the main board 102) in the second specific game state is the first specific game state that is probable until the next time, It is the same as any one of the third specific game states, which is the 100-time time saving game state (low probability). In addition, including the viewpoint of whether to use the variation pattern selection state (limited frequency) as the game state, the details will be described later, but the second specific game state is the first and third game states in the game period of 100 times. It can be said that the game state is different from.

Further, in the present embodiment, the 5R normal big hit of the normal big hit (non-probability variation big hit) included in Toku-zu 1 may be shortened 100 times in some cases. As a case where a time saving of 100 times is given, if a 5R normal big hit is obtained in special figure 1 during a specific game state (a "big hit according to special figure 1 in a special situation" described below occurs. Can be illustrated. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from playing the game of Toku-zu 1 that is not supposed as the main game in the specific game state, and to prevent the situation in which the player cannot obtain the benefit of time saving. As a big hit effect in the game state, the battle effect can be directly applied to the big hit in the special figure 1 so as to output a consistent big hit effect as the big hit effect in the specific game. In this case, a battle victory effect is output in the 15R probability variation and the 5R probability variation of the special figure 1, and a battle defeat effect is output in the 5R normal variation. In addition, in the sudden hit (2R probability change) of Special Figure 1, the time to make the battle effect appear and it is not expected to win the ball, so a message such as "Returning status" "Please wait for a while" is displayed to the player. Perform an effect that encourages waiting. In addition, the number of time saving for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is not limited to 100 times, and, for example, 20 times, 40 times, 60 times, 80 times may be adopted. Further, it is also possible to give different times of shortening depending on the type of hit.

The above-mentioned first big hit (mission bonus) is referred to as, for example, "mission big hit", and other second big hit (hyper bonus) and third big hit (probability) are "non-mission big hit" and "non-mission bonus". Can be called. The fourth jackpot (battle bonus) can be referred to as, for example, "battle jackpot". Further, the fourth jackpot (battle bonus) can be included in the “mission jackpot” and the “mission bonus”.

It is also possible to adopt a content in which a person who plays a battle or a battle appears as a story in the production during the special game related to the first big hit (mission bonus). It is also possible to call it a "bonus" or the like.

Furthermore, the first rush can be referred to as, for example, a “probability variation confirmation mode”, a “high-probability high-base mode”, or the like. Furthermore, the second lash can be referred to as, for example, “latency shortening mode”, “latency high base mode”, and the like, and the third lash can be referred to, for example, as “low certainty confirmation mode” “low certainty high base mode”. ..
<Outline of production related to special games>

Next, the basic specifications and effects of the special game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be outlined. First, it is assumed that one round ends with 10 balls (so-called 10 counts), and the shortest round is about 6 seconds. In other words, if the firing speed (frequency of firing) of the game balls is set to the maximum level (for example, 100 shots) that does not exceed 100 shots per minute, the minimum is required to enter 10 balls into the special winning opening (91 or 92). However, a time equivalent to 6 seconds, which is the time required to shoot 10 balls, is required.

Also, if a 15R big hit (here 15R probability change) occurs, the shortest possible time to enter the ball is 90 seconds (=6 seconds x 15R), and the entire period of the special game (for example, start demo start to end demo end It takes about 100 seconds. In the present embodiment, the period of the start demo is extremely short, about 0 to 2 seconds.

Further, regarding the round effect when a big hit of 15R occurs, for example, in the big hit start demonstration and the first and second rounds, the name display of the big hit is, for example, "XX bonus", "battle bonus", or the like. A character (enemy character) who is the opponent of the mission or battle appears. Then, in the 3rd round, a production in which a character (own character) such as a hero who is an opponent of an enemy character attacks, or a production in which a ally character (ally character) who fights with the own character joins (join production). Is done. Here, the round effect in which the battle by the own character or the enemy character is performed can be referred to as “round battle effect” or the like.

In addition, at the 4th R, an effect in which the own character and the enemy character, or an ally character and the enemy character shoot each other is performed, and at the 5th R, an effect in which the own character and the ally character win the battle (winning effect). However, it is performed as a production that fuels expectations of the player's progress to the next round transition and promotion to a certain change (also referred to as development incitement, promotion incentive production, etc.). Here, the effect at this time may be such that the own character and the teammate character jointly fight the enemy character. Furthermore, on the 6th and 7th rounds, for example, an effect is given to honor the player's profit such as "win!" (a suggestion that the payout is high or the expectation for the probability change state is high). "Sorry..." is displayed, and an effect is produced that suggests that the profit of the specific game (probability change) was not obtained. Then, at this time, it is also possible to execute an effect in which the movable effect member (93, 94, etc.) as described above performs a predetermined operation. Further, it is also possible to provide a movable effect member in the form of a device related to the battle and to operate the movable effect member during the battle scene up to the 5th round.

Further, after the 8th round, it is possible to output a predetermined music and display a scene in which the own character or a friend character is pleased, a recollection scene associated with the own character or a friend character, and the like. Further, as described above, when a movie or comic book is adopted as the story related to the production, a predetermined scene of the movie or a video obtained by converting the comic into image data is output. It is also possible to do so. Then, when the opening of the 15th round is over and the period of the end demo comes, a display such as "Enter XX mode" or "Continue XX mode" is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, depending on the game mode thereafter). Execute for 3 to 5 seconds).

FIG. 20A exemplarily illustrates, in a time series, an example of a series of flows of a game state and an effect related to such a special game. The upper part of FIG. 20A shows the state detected in the main (main board 102), and the lower part shows the outline of the effect corresponding to the main state. For example, in the situation shown in the main shown in the upper part, where it is recognized that it is a jackpot start demonstration situation, the effect by the sub-main substrate 301 is a jackpot start display (bonus display).

Further, when the first special game 1R is started in the main, in the example of FIG. 20A, the battle effect is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the special game progresses from the 1R to the 6R, the above-mentioned button effect (described as “button” in FIG. 20A) is executed, and the button operation by the player is detected. In this case, if the effect develops, a predetermined movable effect member (93, 94, etc.) is activated here, and an effect of winning the battle is executed.

In the example of FIG. 20(a), the special game after the 7th round is in progress during this period, and when the final special game of the 15th round is finished, the main is in a big hit end demonstration state. After that, the game state shifts to the first rush here. At this time, as effects, effects after the battle victory and effects indicating that the game is going to the first rush (here, referred to as “other effects”) are executed, and the background of the jackpot end demonstration after the end of the special game is executed. Migration etc. is executed.

Here, in the present embodiment, the result of winning or losing may be displayed earlier than in the normal effect as shown in FIG. Then, in this case, for example, it is conceivable that an effect (winning effect) in which the own character or a teammate character wins is performed at the timing of the 4th or 5th round. Further, in these cases, it is possible to carry out the above-described effects from the 7th round onward to the 5th and 6th rounds as shown in FIG. 20(b). Further, as shown in FIG. 20B, it is possible to perform the button effect timing at an early timing of the battle effect and shift to the battle winning effect when the button operation is triggered. Further, although not shown, it is possible to perform the button effect a plurality of times both before and after the battle effect.
<Outline of production related to the first rush>

Next, the above-mentioned first rush (submode 1) will be described more specifically. First, during the first rush, most of the effects are performed by the variation pattern of the extremely short variation time as described above. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern during the first rush is provided to the extent that fluctuations are made 40 times per minute on average. The frequency of occurrence of such a fluctuating game (also referred to as a game progressing speed) can be referred to as, for example, "SA40".

In addition, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types are provided as the variation patterns (delay variation) selected in the case of the dislocation during the first rush, but most (for example, 95%) variation patterns are 0.6 seconds variation. It is a pattern. Further, of the variation patterns in this outlying variation, the variation pattern having the longest variation time has a variation time of 3 seconds, and other variation patterns of 1 second, 1.5 seconds, and 2 seconds are provided. .. The ratio of these fluctuation patterns to the total deviation is, for example, 1 second is 2%, 1.5 seconds is 1.5%, 2 seconds is 1.0%, and 3 seconds is 0.5%. It is possible to do it.

In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the big hit fluctuation (big hit fluctuation) also has a fluctuation time of 0.6 seconds to 3 seconds, and it is a specification to stop all the effect symbols at the same time without performing the reach effect (the stop timing is There may be a situation where the two patterns are audible (reach) due to a slight difference in form, but there is no particular notification that the reach is reached, such as the voice of "reach"), and the design for the design (190) The fixed stop time (symbol fixed time relating to the effect symbol) is set to be relatively longer than the deviation variation. For example, it is conceivable that the symbol fixing time for the deviation variation is 0.5 seconds and the symbol fixing time for the hit variation is 3 seconds. Then, this relatively long symbol fixing time can be used as a period for adding a symbol effect to the effect symbol (190) (applying the symbol effect). Further, the time required to execute the symbol effect can be determined in association with the symbol fixed time. For example, when the symbol fixing time is 0.5 seconds (when it is out of sync), the time required for the symbol effect is 0.6 seconds, and the start timing of the symbol effect and the symbol fixing time are the same. Since the symbol effect will be executed over the symbol fixing time, it is possible to set the symbol effect to 0.5 seconds so that it falls within the symbol fixing time. Here, the symbol fixing time at the time of winning is, for example, 3 seconds, and is used as a period of the effect (reverberation effect) such as the above-described symbol effect or fanfare.

Further, the ratio of the fluctuation time of these hit fluctuations is, for example, 0.6 seconds is 10%, 1 second is 10%, 1.5 seconds is 10%, 2 seconds is 40%, and 3 seconds is 3 seconds. Is considered to be 30%. Then, due to the relationship between the composition of the fluctuation time of these outlying fluctuations, the composition of the fluctuation time of the hit fluctuations, and the jackpot probability in the first rush (here, about 1/4 about 46.8), the player can get about We are trying to give the image that you can win with a little overpower.

That is, since the jackpot probability in the first rush is about 1/46.8, theoretically, the probability that a jackpot can occur at a rate of once in about 47 games (47 rotations), which is a probability denominator, is It is about 63% (calculated from the value excluding the probability that the big hit cannot be drawn 47 times in a row). Then, as described above, in the present embodiment, the game is adapted to proceed at the speed of SA40 (=40 rotations/minute), and therefore 47 rotations takes less than 1 minute 15 seconds (more specifically, 1 minute 12 seconds=60 seconds×47 rotations/40 rotations) is required. Therefore, it can be said that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can catch most of the big hits within about 1 minute and 15 seconds during the first rush. Here, when the above "probability denominator" is considered as "within the probability denominator", the above "47 times" can be replaced with "46 times". Further, the following explanation can be made in relation to such a probability denominator. For example, the total of the variation time (such as 0.6 seconds) associated with one variation of the effect design 190 and the symbol fixed time (such as 0.5 second) that is the time of the stop display of the effect design 190 is the "variation interval. Time”, and the probability of a big hit is expressed as a fraction with 1 as the numerator (1/319, 1/46.8, etc.), and the next big hit occurs from the end of the special game related to the previous big hit. The period until is defined as "big hit interval time". Then, assuming that the above-mentioned big hit interval time is a value obtained by the product of a numerical value (46.8 etc.) which is a denominator of a fraction and an expected value (1.1 seconds etc.) of the fluctuation interval time, the big hit The interval time (50.6 seconds (46 x 1.1 seconds), etc.) is the time during which the special game is controlled when the special game most advantageous to the player (15R probability variation, etc.) is played (100 seconds, etc.) ) Can be shorter than.

Further, of the special maps 1 and 2, the fluctuation pattern table (time-short-time fluctuation pattern table) related to the limited frequency pattern effect is not used during the first rush shift. Then, at the time of the first rush shift, it is also possible to use a normal time-short-medium-time variation pattern table which is not for the limited frequency pattern effect.

Here, an example of the normal short-time/medium-time fluctuation pattern table is the fluctuation pattern table used during the third rush. Then, while the variation pattern defined in the variation pattern table used during the third rush is associated with the special effect pattern selected during the first rush, the same variation pattern table as that for the third rush is used. It is conceivable that the effect pattern for the first rush is the selection target. Further, the present invention is not limited to this, and a dedicated time saving medium fluctuation pattern table to be selected during the first rush may be provided.
<Pre-reading effect related to the first rush>

Next, various look-ahead effects in the first rush will be described. First, as an example of the prefetch effect, the above-described symbol effect (symbol effect notice) can be mentioned. As the symbol effect, various effects such as making each of the effect symbols 190a to 190c momentarily (for example, about 0.5 seconds) shine can be exemplified. Then, as the look-ahead effect by the symbol effect, for example, if the symbol effect is applied when the fluctuation is stopped due to the fluctuation immediately before that time, the development of the effect and the expectation of a big hit increase in the fluctuation of the time. It is possible to control.

In addition, if the symbol effect is continuously applied when the fluctuation is stopped over a plurality of fluctuations, the development of the effect and the expectation of a big hit may be increased in the fluctuations. Furthermore, the variation that the symbol effect is applied is repeated a plurality of times in succession, and if the number of repetitions is, for example, three or four times, the degree of expectation related to the development of the production and the big hit increases in the variation of that time. It is possible to perform the effect control in a manner. Here, in the present embodiment, since the upper limit of the number of holdings is 4, when the holding 4 occurs as the trigger holding, the pre-reading effect is up to 3 times, except for the fluctuation that is already displayed in a variable manner. It will be the basis. However, if it is pre-reading that is executed when the symbol is stopped like the symbol effect (immediately before the end of the fluctuation), the effect is generated when the symbol of the fluctuation is stopped at a predetermined timing during the symbol fluctuation when the holding 4 occurs. By doing, it is possible to perform the prefetching effect up to four times. Here, as the above-mentioned "predetermined timing during symbol change", it is possible to exemplify before the transmission of the symbol stop instruction command (here, the symbol 2 effect pattern stop command or the like) to the image control CPU (here, the sub-main CPU).

Further, regarding the symbol effect at the time of fluctuation stop for each time, the more the number of times of shining and the number of times the bright spots circulate (the number of times of repetition during the production) is, for example, two or three times, the more the development of the production and the big hit are concerned. It is also possible to perform effect control in such a manner that the degree of expectation increases. Furthermore, it is also possible to perform the effect control in such a manner that the chance increases according to the amount (small, large) of the symbol effect, the color (blue, red), and the like.

Here, in the present embodiment, since the upper limit of the number of holdings is 4, when the holding 4 occurs as the trigger holding, the prefetching effect is basically up to 3 times. However, if it is pre-reading that is executed when the symbol is stopped like the symbol effect (immediately before the end of the fluctuation), the effect is generated when the symbol of the fluctuation is stopped at a predetermined timing during the symbol fluctuation when the holding 4 occurs. By doing, it is possible to perform the prefetching effect up to four times. Here, as the above-mentioned "predetermined timing during symbol change", it is possible to exemplify before the transmission of the symbol stop instruction command (here, the symbol 2 effect pattern stop command or the like) to the image control CPU (here, the sub-main CPU).

Next, a bullet hole notice, which is one of the prefetching effects, will be described. In this bullet hole advance notice, a glass plate is placed on a predetermined area (for example, the whole or a large part) of the screen, and an image display effect as if a bullet was shot into the glass plate is performed, which is illustrated in FIG. As described above, the display in which the bullet plate hits the glass plate and the mark (bullet hole image 181) of the bullet is attached is executed. Further, the bullet hole image 181 is started to be displayed at the time of starting the fluctuation of the effect symbols 190a to 190c.

Here, when the effect symbols 190a to 190c are performed using the center of the screen, it is conceivable that the effect symbols 190a to 190c and the bullet hole image 181 overlap with each other, and the visibility of the effect symbols 190a to 190c is reduced. However, it is possible to prevent the effect symbols 190a to 190c and the bullet hole image 181 from overlapping by displaying the effect symbols 190a to 190c in a reduced size in the upper corners of the screen or the like. Further, by deleting the bullet hole image 181 when the effect symbols 190a to 190c are stopped, it is possible to prevent the visibility from being lowered. Note that the "at the time of stop" of the effect symbols 190a to 190c here can include not only the fixed stop but also the temporary stop.

In this bullet hole advance notice, the number of images displayed as bullet holes increases or the shape changes depending on the degree of expectation. It should be noted that the bullet hole notice is also designed so that the degree of expectation increases due to the number of times of fluctuations overlapping, and the number may increase as the number of times of fluctuations increases. The example of FIG. 21A shows a state in which bullet hole advance notices have been given over three times. Further, in the bullet hole notice, the number of bullet holes is represented by the number of bullet holes, and when the number of bullet holes is relatively large, effect control is performed such that the degree of expectation for effect development and a big hit increases. Then, control is performed so that a notice effect equivalent to bullet hole notice is executed in the change in trigger hold, and when the number of bullet holes reaches, for example, four or more, the glass plate is cracked by a display or sound (display only is also possible. ), a jackpot pattern (a combination of three-digit aligned design symbols 190a to 190c) is displayed, and the hero character (when the jackpot symbol is "7", that is, when the probability variation is confirmed or the maximum R jackpot is reached) and the enemy character in the battle bonus ( It is also possible to perform the effect control in such a manner that a big hit symbol "other than 7" appears. Regarding the variation pattern of the trigger variation at this time, the execution of the bullet hole advance notice is determined based on the fact that the variation pattern of, for example, 2 seconds or 3 seconds is selected instead of the ultra-short variation of about 0.6 seconds. It is desirable to draw lots.

Next, a countdown notice, which is one of the prefetching effects, will be described. In the countdown notice, countdown display such as "3", "2", "1", "0" is performed for each change. At this time, it is possible to output sounds such as "three", "two", "one", and "zero". Then, when the effect reaches "1", the effect is performed in a control mode in which the big hit is determined by the next change. It should be noted that in the above-described example, the variation in which "0" is displayed is a notice that is executed in a trigger pending variation that is a big hit, and is a series of consecutive notices as a countdown notice, but strictly speaking, it is not a look-ahead effect. Further, in the above-mentioned example, the big hit is confirmed by the display of "1", but it is also possible to design so that the pattern of "1" is provided with a pattern that becomes a gambling pattern (trigger hold is off).

This countdown notice differs from the above-mentioned symbol effect and bullet hole notice in that the big hit is confirmed if the notice advances to “1”. In other words, in the above-mentioned symbol effect and bullet hole notice, if the number of executions of the effect is relatively large, the development of the effect and the degree of expectation of the large equivalent value are increased, whereas the countdown notice is a predetermined number of times. When it reaches, it is a big hit decision. Further, in the present embodiment, a look-ahead effect of the kind such as the above-mentioned symbol effect or bullet hole notice, and a kind of effect such as a countdown notice different from these are provided.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the main fluctuation pattern during the first rush is an ultra-short fluctuation, so that the time required for so-called holding is shortened. For this reason, it can be assumed that a relatively large number of situations in which the number of holdings is 1 to 3 without reaching the upper limit number of 4 occurs. However, like the above-mentioned pattern effect and bullet hole notice, with regard to the look-ahead notice of the nature that the expectation of development etc. increases as the number of repetitions increases, that is, a big hit expectation with 3 or 4 repetitions according to the upper limit number of pending With respect to the effect that the degree is increased, the number of times the effect is repeated does not reach three times and four times, and the chance of effectively executing the effect is reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned pre-production of the hold change or the countdown notice occurs in any of the cases where the number of hold is 1 to 4, but the bullet hole notice and the symbol effect will be described later. The production control is performed so as to limit the production of production depending on the number of holdings.

In addition, the symbol effect and the bullet hole trailer look-ahead effect are not selected unless the number of holdings reaches a predetermined number (for example, three) (whether there is a prohibition rule or the number of holdings). If the number is 2 or less, only the deviation is selected in the prefetch execution lottery). As for the symbol effect and bullet hole advance notice effect, there is no effect pattern for the pattern effect or bullet hole advance notice effect, and there are 0 to 2 reserved numbers. In this situation, the pattern effect and the look-ahead effect of the bullet hole notice are not decided.

Next, the pre-reading effect that is performed by associating the effect during the first rush and the pending change will be described. In this embodiment, as described above, with respect to Toku-zu 2, the orange hold display is adopted as the display mode in the basic color, and when the hold change is made, red, gold, iridescent colors are used. It is possible to display with a predetermined pattern or the like. In this embodiment, character display may be performed as one of the modes of the pending change during the first rush.

For example, as a mode of the pending change, a look-ahead pending display (enemy character pending) using an enemy character may be performed. This enemy character hold is, for example, a hold display relating to an image of the face of the enemy character appearing during the round effect at the time of a big hit, as shown in FIG. It can be carried out by using That is, in the example of FIG. 21(b), as the hold display (here, the display of the holding 1 and the holding 3), the enemy character A (hold 1) and the enemy character B (hold 3) appearing during the round effect at the time of a big hit are displayed. The image is used in the form of a written arrangement for finding the enemy characters A and B. Then, if the hold that the effect of holding the enemy character is done is digested and it becomes a big hit at the time of fluctuation, the enemy character used for holding the enemy character appears in the round effect during the special game. , The production of fighting with your own character or a friend character is executed.

Here, in order to hold the enemy character, based on the type of jackpot pattern determined on the main board 102 side, whether or not the enemy character is held, the kind of the enemy character, etc. are randomly selected on the sub-main board 301 side. It is possible to do it. Furthermore, it is conceivable to determine the content of the round effect (type of the appearing enemy character, effect pattern, etc.) according to the determined enemy character relating to the hold of the enemy character. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the enemy character appearing in the round effect is determined first and the display mode of the enemy character hold is determined based on the determined enemy character.

Further, as another mode of the change in holding, although not shown, there is a case where a look-ahead holding display (friend character holding) using a friend character is performed. This ally character hold is performed by using the image of the ally character's face joining during the round effect at the time of a big hit as the hold display, as in the case of the enemy character hold (see FIG. 21B), for example. Is possible. Then, the ally character hold can be used for an effect such as, when a big hit occurs due to a change related to the hold digestion, the ally character used for the ally character hold is determined as the ally character to join in the round effect. is there.

Here, such an enemy character hold and a friend character hold can be used not only as a look-ahead effect but also as an effect related to a predetermined game section (also referred to as a "zone" or a "game zone"). .. For example, it is possible to exemplify a situation in which a game mode enters a predetermined zone, and an effect with a sense of unity that allows the player to recognize that he/she has entered the zone is executed over a plurality of predetermined variations. Furthermore, while the game state is in such a zone, for example, "in the XX character is in the battle" in the case of the ally character zone, and "in the XX character" in the case of the enemy character zone. You may display. Here, "○○" represents the name of a friend character or an enemy character. When a big hit occurs in the state controlled by the zone state, similar to the character hold, a corresponding character is joined as an effect during the big hit, or an effect that appears as an opponent is presented.

Then, while the game state is in the zone (friend character), if the enemy character is held by any change, if a big hit occurs due to the change when the enemy character hold is exhausted, a special game It is conceivable to perform the production control in such a mode that it is determined that the confluence production of the enemy character and the ally character appearing in the round production of time is output.

Further, in the example of the effect shown in FIG. 21B, a pre-reading notice of the change of the holding frame is given. In the pre-reading notice of the change of the holding frame, the holding frame 182 surrounding the holding number display section (here, the second holding number display section 197) is displayed. Then, when the color of the holding frame 182 changes from blue, which is the basic display mode, to yellow, red, gold, etc., the effect control is performed in such a mode that suggests that there is a hold with a high expectation of effect development and a big hit. Done.

It is also possible to use the various aspects of the pre-reading effect described so far as not the pre-reading effect but the pseudo pre-reading notice as described above. For example, for some of the effects that are executed in various pre-reading effects, when the pre-reading is not executed (not the trigger hold) is a big hit, the advance notice lottery (at the time of changing) It is possible to determine the execution of the same or substantially the same effect as a part of the prefetching effect in a lottery for determining various notice effects. More specifically, the above-described countdown advance notice mode, which is a prefetching effect, is used as a pseudo prefetching notice. In the pseudo prefetch notice corresponding to the countdown notice, within the range of the number that is equal to or less than the remaining number of pending in the fluctuation that becomes a big hit, the count such as "3" or "2" is displayed, It is possible to exemplify that the effect mode is controlled so that a big hit is caused by the variation.

By giving such a pseudo-continuous notice, it makes the player think "Ah, prefetching has started", "Maybe something will happen in the next few changes", and so on. It is possible to perform a so-called law breaking effect in which a hit is suddenly displayed within the fluctuation. Then, both the countdown notice as a genuine prefetching effect and the countdown notice as a pseudo prefetching effect can be executed, and the number of production patterns is determined so that the countdown notice as a genuine prefetching effect is executed more frequently. By doing so, it is possible to use the countdown notice as the pseudo prefetching effect as an exceptional effect (rule breaking effect) with respect to the countdown notice as the genuine prefetching effect.

The break-up of the law is the above-mentioned pre-reading notice, where the expectation increases with the number of repetitions such as pattern effects and bullet hole notices, the production progresses with each change like a count-down notice (step up as another example (Preliminary notice), that is, it is desirable to be able to execute the pseudo pre-reading notice for the pre-reading notice that makes it easy for the player to guess at the timing when the big hit may occur.

Furthermore, it is possible to employ a control mode in which this rule breaking effect is performed only when the big hit is a variation that causes a big hit and the big hit returns to the first rush (here, 15R probability change). It is possible. In this case, both the big hit random number and the pattern random number (may be pre-read information about the big hit random number and the pattern random number) are determined, and when the condition is satisfied, the law breaking effect can be executed at a predetermined ratio. It is possible.

In the second rush and the third rush described above, it is possible to execute a true prefetching effect (here, a countdown notice) and a pseudo prefetching notice effect. In the 2nd rush which is a latent state, the 3rd rush which is a low probability decision is controlled by referring to the information about the big hit random number and the pattern random number as well as the 1st rush, so that it is executed at the 1st rush transition fixed big hit. Then, unlike the first rush and the second rush, the execution is determined depending on which specific game state the player stays in so that the execution can be determined only if the information about the big hit random number is the information indicating the big hit. You may control so that the profit degree which a mode and a production show may differ. The reason why the conditions for determining the effect are made different in this way is that the occurrence of the effect is determined under the same conditions as the first and second rushes, because the jackpot probability itself is particularly low in the third rush. This is because, if the mode is adopted, the possibility of production is significantly reduced, and the entertainingness of the game may be reduced as compared with other game states.

Further, in the game state of any one of the first rush, the second rush, or the third rush, when the pseudo prefetching notice effect is executed, it is only notified that the big hit is won, It is also possible to perform an effect such that whether or not the big hit of the type is won is not known at the end of the variation game at that time.

Here, at the time of saving time (here, the third rush) performed under normal probability, not only the occurrence of the big hit but also the effect that the player can recognize whether or not the kind of the big hit is a certain change Doing so may deprive the player of the opportunity to enjoy whether or not the promotion to the probable change is notified in the subsequent production (e.g., the production during the special game), and can therefore be considered not useful. For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect of the promotion effect afterward by not notifying the type of the big hit when the time is shortened under the normal probability.

In addition, as a modified example related to the implementation of the law-breaking effect, a pseudo pre-reading notice is not implemented, and the start timing of the production during the continuous notice based on the pre-reading is intentionally performed with or without the law-breaking production. It can also be carried out by changing the above. More specifically, when the law breaking effect is not performed (when the normal look-ahead effect is performed), as the number of fluctuations increases, the fluctuations in the trigger-holding hold 3 become “3”, “2”, and “1”. Is displayed, but in the case of performing the law breaking effect, the variable effect without displaying the countdown (here, the display of "3" and the display of "2") is performed twice, and the following variable game (trigger game) “3” is displayed in the (holding is held 1 change).

At this point (change at the time when the trigger hold exists in the hold 1), the player can recognize that the countdown display following "3" will be performed in the subsequent change game, but the display of "3" In the next variation of the variation being performed, "2" is displayed and the jackpot design is stopped so that the jackpot effect is performed. By doing so, it is possible to perform a big hit without progressing the countdown display to the end, and it is possible to perform a law breaking effect in a mode different from that described above. Here, in the case of breaking the rule based on the genuine look-ahead effect, the pseudo-look-ahead notice of the big hit change is completed in one change, but as described above, the mode in which the rule is broken while the count progresses in a plurality of changes is displayed. It is possible to let it do so.

Further, in the present embodiment, a timer effect (fluctuation timer effect) as exemplified below is executed. That is, the variation timer effect described here is executed during the game state (game mode) in which ultra-short variation is performed, and in the present embodiment, this variation timer effect is performed during the first rush. There is.

Further, the variation timer effect that is performed in association with this ultra-short variation is an effect that starts counting up from the start of the first variation in the first rush. Further, counting is stopped at the timing when the effect design 190 becomes a combination of big hits, and the count value at that time is stored in the sub-main board 301. Then, if you win the battle during the round effect related to the fourth jackpot, the image related to the enemy character that was defeated in the previous first rush in the first rush performed after the special game, and the stored count value. Is converted into an icon image, and the icon images 183 and 184 are superimposed and displayed on the background in the first rush at that time (see FIG. 22A).

Furthermore, while the first rush and the fourth big hit are continuing, the icon images 183 and 184 showing the count value when the enemy character is defeated increase. Then, the player can confirm the time required to defeat the enemy character by visually recognizing the icon images 183 and 184. By performing such a variation timer effect, the player can obtain a feeling of how long the enemy character has been defeated to win the jackpot during the first rush. Then, it is possible to visually recognize not only the quickness until a big hit is obtained due to a change in an extremely short time.

Further, regarding the variable timer effect, if the effect symbols 190a to 190c are not aligned, if the timer count is stopped, the fourth jackpot (battle bonus) is determined, or it is almost determined with high reliability. Aspects can be adopted. Also, the color or pattern of numbers or the like on the timer display is, for example, blue, green, red, iridescent, or a predetermined pattern, and the expectation of the fourth jackpot changes depending on the color or pattern. It is also possible to adopt a control mode. Even if you execute the control to stop the fluctuation timer first, update the internal counter that measures the time on the production control board and correct the time stopped after the symbol stop to the time to be originally displayed However, by performing an accurate time display until the big hit is obtained by the icon display later, it is possible to give the player an accurate feeling of a ball thrown out per unit time. Further, although the variation timer effect is the effect in the first rush here, it may be executed in the second rush or the third rush. Furthermore, the icon images 183 and 184 as described above can be continuously displayed even when the game state shifts to a different specific game state next time.
<Outline of the production related to the 4th jackpot>

Next, a special game when the fourth jackpot (battle bonus) is generated during the first rush, and effects related to the special game will be described. Although the big hit according to Toku-zu 2 will be described here, the big hit according to Toku-zu 1 can also be applied as long as it occurs in a specific situation such as during saving time.

First of all, if you hit a big hit (such as the 4th big hit (battle bonus)) during a so-called high base (such as the 1st rush) where the frequency of winning is high, such as during working hours or during electric support, a round effect is produced. In, the own character and the ally character are supposed to fight the enemy character (round battle production). Then, when the own character or the ally character wins the battle, the game mode shifts to either the first rush or the second rush. Further, when the player character or the ally character loses the battle, the game mode shifts to the third rush.

Furthermore, the round battle effect in the fourth jackpot (battle bonus) is settled by 5R. This is because the player recognizes that the 5R is normal at the time of defeat.

Further, the enemy character has a different selection rate according to the effect design (big hit pattern) when it is a big hit. In other words, the winning rate and reward (ball payout) are set for each type of enemy character. For example, it is easy to win against a given enemy character, and the payout (number of rounds) when winning, and other given enemy characters. The ease of winning and the number of balls (number of rounds) when winning is different from each other.

More specifically, if you win the 15R jackpot and win a predetermined enemy character (here, the enemy character A), a relatively high win rate is produced, and the player gets a special game. The rewards given are also relatively high. However, if you win 10R or 7R and win another predetermined enemy character (here, enemy character B), the production with a high or medium win rate is performed and the player wins. The rewards given will also be moderate to low compared to the 15R big hit.

Furthermore, if the player wins 10R normal or 7R normal and wins another predetermined enemy character (here, enemy character C), an effect with a medium win rate is performed, and a reward obtained for the player. Is also moderate to low. In addition, if the player wins the normal 5R and wins another predetermined enemy character (here, the enemy character D), the production with a relatively low winning rate is performed, and the reward for the player is 10R or It will be lower than that of the 7R when it was great.

In addition, when a teammate character appears during the round battle production, the production may be performed such that the winning rate or the reward (here, the number of rounds) is upgraded (promoted). In order to perform such an upgrade effect, if the type of big hit symbol (big hit special symbol) is a predetermined one, it is upgraded at the start of the special game or during the special game on the side of the sub-main board 301. When the display lottery (changing the opponent from a strong enemy to a weak opponent) is executed and the upgrade display lottery is won, it is possible to select the enemy character from the role of the lower rank in advance.

Furthermore, it is possible to perform an effect in which the amount to be upgraded (upgrade range) is different depending on the type of ally characters joining. In order to do so, for example, it is conceivable to provide a special ally character (the strongest ally character that is a premier character) that gives a win rate of 100% and a reward MAX (here, 15R). And when this strongest ally character joins your character, there is no possibility of being a big hit on the 5R (because it always progresses to the 6R or later), and you can always win the battle against the enemy character or draw a draw. It is possible to exemplify such things as undecided (continuation of battle). Further, when the strongest ally character appears, the relation between the effect and the game content may be set such that the character progresses to 15R without fail or with a relatively high probability (90% or the like). Further, the strongest ally character may be provided in plural types. Further, the strongest ally character can also be referred to as a "heated character".

Here, various kinds of ally characters are provided in addition to the above-mentioned strongest ally characters, and various modes can be considered for characteristics such as rewards and win rates of the ally characters. For example, when a predetermined teammate character appears, only the winning rate increases, and the reward is not upgraded even if the player wins. However, in the case of providing various ally characters in this way, for example, an unbalanced situation in which the ally characters who are appearing lose, even though the promotion is promoted (with an increased chance). It is necessary to pay attention to the effect patterns that can be selected so as not to appear.
<Outline of production related to the second rush>

Next, an effect related to the above-mentioned second rush will be described. First, in the present embodiment, the frequency of the variable game related to the second rush is set to the above-mentioned SA40 (=40 rotations/minute), and as the applied variable pattern table, the variable pattern table related to the above-described limited frequency pattern effect (limited (Also called a frequency table or a limited frequency pattern table) is used. In addition, in the present embodiment, there is a case where an effect pattern of several seconds to several tens of seconds that reaches reach may be selected while setting SA40.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, without employing SA40, it is also possible to perform a variation game at a frequency lower than SA40 by an extremely short time variation pattern or an effect pattern of several seconds to several tens of seconds. Is.

In addition, as the specification mode of the fluctuation pattern table in the present embodiment, the following can be exemplified. For example, as a variation pattern table used during the second rush, a variation pattern table that causes the player's expectation of being promoted to the first rush (promotion for promotion) is generated every 20 variations. use. In other words, it is based on the use of fluctuation patterns related to extremely short time fluctuations (also referred to as "ultra-short fluctuations" and "ultra-short fluctuations"), but for every 20 fluctuation games (in 20-minute increments), 1 The fluctuation of the number of times is controlled using a fluctuation pattern of several seconds to several tens of seconds defined in the limited frequency pattern table. Then, by the limited frequency pattern effect once in every 20 times, a stirrer effect that allows the player to expect the development of the effect is executed.

In addition, in the stirrer effect performed after the 20th change, the degree of the stirrer is relatively the lowest among the subsequent stirrer effects. In this sense, the 20th variation fangling effect may have a content that, from the viewpoint of effect contents, is not sensuously “fangling”.

FIG. 22(b-1) shows an effect including a stir-up effect once in every 20 times (which can also be referred to as a "mission block", a "battle block", a "effect block", or a "fluctuation block"). 22), the variation pattern tables A to C (shown as "table A" to "table C" in FIG. 22B-1) are used. In the variation game after the 100th time, the variation pattern table D (shown as "table D" in FIG. 22(b-1)) may be used depending on the game state.

Of these, the fluctuation pattern table A is configured by only the fluctuation pattern of the ultra-short fluctuation and does not include the promotion effect. In this embodiment, in the first rush described above, a common one is used as the table D (the time-short-medium fluctuation pattern table that is usually used in the first rush) that is used as a basic one in the case of deviation. It is used. Further, as the "effect not including promotion promotion effect" here, there can be exemplified an effect in which a new mission or a battle is not started (also referred to as a mission rush or a battle rush).

Here, as a modified example of the table A, the fluctuation pattern tables used for the second lash and the first rush may not be made common, and different fluctuation pattern tables for ultra-short fluctuation may be provided. Further, the number of fluctuation patterns and the number of effect patterns associated with this are set to be larger than those in the time saving medium fluctuation pattern table used as the basic one in the first rush, and there are also those related to outreach effects and promotion effects. It may be selectable.

Subsequently, the variation pattern table B is for production (mission success production or promotion production) for inspiring the player's expectation for a big hit (normal or probable variation). Only one variation pattern may be defined in the variation pattern table B, or only one effect pattern may be associated with the variation pattern defined in the variation pattern table B.

In addition, the term "representation for inspiring expectations for a big hit (normal or sudden change) (mission success or repulsion promotion or promotion promotion)" means a performance that represents the start of a predetermined mission or battle. There is. Furthermore, the variation pattern table B is associated with variation patterns related to effects (or effects such as drawing) in which the mission fails or the battle is lost.

FIG. 23A shows an example of a specific aspect of the fluctuation pattern table B. This variation pattern table B is not dependent on the number of holdings or the type of special symbol (independent). In the example of FIG. 23A, in the case of the deviation shown on the left side of the figure, all the fluctuation pattern random numbers (here, 0 to 49999) are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of 15 seconds, and the fluctuation in the case of the deviation. As the variation pattern based on the pattern table B, only the variation pattern of 15 seconds is selected. Further, in the case of the hit shown on the right side of the figure, as the variation pattern based on the variation pattern table B, only the variation pattern of 25 seconds is selected.

In addition, in the case of the deviation, not only the fluctuation of 15 seconds but also the fluctuation (variation pattern) of 30 seconds can be provided. In this case, it is conceivable to set the registered number to, for example, 45000 to 49999. Then, as an effect based on this relatively long-term fluctuation pattern, for example, a button effect (such as a continuous hit or a single push) is executed after a mission failure (or after a battle is defeated), and then promoted again. It is possible to provide a pattern (such as a revival promotion pattern).

Furthermore, after the above-mentioned failure (or after being defeated, etc.), a revival jackpot pattern which may be a jackpot may be provided via the button effect. In this case, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that "it may be hit if the button effect appears".

In addition, the control game state has a low probability, and the button effect may be executed even when the promotion effect cannot be executed. For this reason, it is conceivable that the button effect will be something with a gaze (sometimes it may not hit). Then, in the case of having a gambling, an effect (a "chain" display or the like) for urging the player to repeatedly hit the ball is given, and the level of the continuous hit is shown on the displayed meter (continuous hitting meter) along with the hit. It is possible to perform an effect such that the display does not reach the reference value (or the full value).

Further, when performing an effect that can be developed by a single button operation, instead of an effect related to repeated hits, the effect control such as promotion or hit is determined by the appearance of the button effect without the presence of gasse. It is also possible to use the above-mentioned variation pattern of 30 seconds. Further, as an effect related to this 30-second fluctuation pattern, for example, even in the case of the final time-saving fluctuation (100th fluctuation), if a button effect appears after a mission failure or the like, promotion or hitting is confirmed. It is also possible.

Subsequently, the variation pattern table C is a table for executing an effect of notifying the shift to the normal state after the time saving state is finished when the previous big hit is the normal hit which is the non-probable change hit. This variation pattern table C has contents of notifying a big hit by a rejuvenating rendition after the mission fails, an effect of notifying the winnings obtained in a series of specific game periods (so-called condominium period) The variation pattern related to the production is linked. Further, also in the variation pattern table C, like the variation pattern table B, it is possible to have only one corresponding variation pattern and effect pattern.

In FIG. 23A, an example of a specific mode relating to the variation pattern table C is shown. The variation pattern table C is not dependent on the number of holdings or the type of special symbol (independent). In the example of the fluctuation pattern table C in FIG. 23A, in the case of the deviation shown on the left side of the drawing, all the fluctuation pattern random numbers (here, 0 to 49999) are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of 25 seconds. As the variation pattern based on the variation pattern table B in the case of the deviation, only those of 25 seconds are selected. Also in the case of the hit shown on the right side of the figure, only the variation pattern of 25 seconds is selected as the variation pattern based on the variation pattern table B.

Subsequently, the fluctuation pattern table D is used in the first rush and is composed only of the fluctuation patterns of ultra-short fluctuations, and is similar to the fluctuation pattern table A described above. The variation pattern table A can be shared as the variation pattern table D.

In FIG. 23A, an example of a specific aspect relating to the variation pattern table D is shown. In the example of the variation pattern table D in FIG. 23A, in the case of the deviation shown on the left side of the figure, 95% (0 to 47499) of the variation pattern random numbers from 0 to 49999 are variation patterns of 0.6 seconds. 2% (47500 to 48499) of the fluctuation pattern random number is allocated to the fluctuation pattern of 1 second. Further, 1.5% (48500 to 49249) of the fluctuation pattern random numbers are allocated to the fluctuation pattern of 1.5 seconds, and 1% of the fluctuation pattern random numbers (49250 to 49749) are allocated to the fluctuation pattern of 2 seconds. There is. Furthermore, 0.5% (49750 to 49999) of the fluctuation pattern random number is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of 3 seconds.

Regarding the variation pattern table D relating to the case of deviation, it is possible to use different ones depending on the number of holdings and the types of special symbols. Then, for example, in the case where the number of reservations in the special figure 2 is one, a variation pattern table in which the number of digits for a variation pattern of 3.0 seconds is 0 to 049999 is used, and a variation pattern fixed at a so-called 3.0 seconds It is possible to make Further, when the number of holdings of special figure 1 is 1 to 4, it is possible to set the variable display of special figure 1 to a variation pattern fixed for 10.0 seconds.

In the case of the hit shown on the right side of the figure, 10% (0 to 4999) of the fluctuation pattern random numbers are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of 0.6 seconds, and 10% (5000 to 9999) of the fluctuation pattern random numbers are also assigned. ) Is assigned to the variation pattern of 1 second. Further, 10% (10000 to 14999) of the fluctuation pattern random numbers are allocated to the fluctuation pattern of 1.5 seconds, and 40% (15000 to 34999) of the fluctuation pattern random numbers are allocated to the fluctuation pattern of 2 seconds. Further, 30% (35000 to 49999) of the fluctuation pattern random number is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of 3 seconds.

Next, an example of an effect example using the above-described variation pattern tables A to D will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22(b-2), the variation pattern table A is used in the variation game in which the variation number is from the first time to the 19th time, and the variation pattern table B is used in the 20th time. To be done. Further, the variation pattern table A is used in the 21st to 39th times, and the variation pattern table B is used in the 40th time. Further, similarly, the fluctuation pattern table A is used at the 41st to 59th times, the 61st to 79th times, and the 81st to 99th times, and the fluctuation pattern table B is used at the 60th and 80th times.

Further, the fluctuation pattern table B (when the probability changes) or the fluctuation pattern table C (when the probability changes) is used at the 100th time. After the 101st time, if the probability change is in progress, the variation pattern table D is used, and if the probability change is not in progress, the variation pattern table related to the normal mode is used.

Here, when the promotion effect to the probability change is performed at the 40th rotation, the 60th rotation, or the 80th rotation, for example, a limited frequency table (here, a variation pattern table) according to a jackpot symbol (here, a special symbol) It is also possible to refer to the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern table D for ultra-short fluctuations from the time of the 41st, 61st, or 81st fluctuations following these using C). When it is a probability variation hit, it is a specification determined based on the big hit symbol as shown in FIG. 22(b-3) to decide whether or not to refer to the table D from the variation. Elements other than, for example, the number of consecutive holidays, the game state at the time of a big hit last time (whether you are staying in the first rush to the third rush, etc.), etc. may be used. It may be.

Further, the variation pattern table A described above is not common to the variation pattern table for the first rush, and further, as the variation pattern table A, the variation pattern tables A, A′ (A dash) and A″ (A two dash). , A″″ (ace dash) or the like may be provided.

For example, FIG. 23B-1 shows an example of a variation pattern table A that is not common to the variation pattern table for the first rush as a modification. This fluctuation pattern table A can be used when the number of reserved items in special figure 2 is 2 to 4. Further, in the example of FIG. 23(b-1), in the case of the deviation shown on the left side of the figure, 60% (0 to 29999) of the fluctuation pattern random number of 0 to 49999 becomes a fluctuation pattern of 1.0 second. Allocation is performed, and 24.5% (30000 to 42249) of the fluctuation pattern random number is allocated to the fluctuation pattern of 2.0 seconds. Here, when the number of reservations is one, it is possible to use, for example, the variation pattern fixed for 10 seconds as described above.

In addition, 10.5% (42250 to 47499) of the fluctuation pattern random numbers are allocated to the fluctuation pattern of 3.0 seconds, and 4% (47500 to 49499) of the fluctuation pattern random numbers are allocated to the fluctuation pattern of 7.0 seconds. Has been. Further, 1% (49500 to 49999) of the fluctuation pattern random number is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of 15 seconds.

Regarding the variation pattern table A relating to the deviation as shown in FIG. 23(b-1), when the number of reservations in special figure 1 is 1 to 4, the variation in special figure 1 is 10. It is possible to use a variation pattern table in which the number of digits for the variation pattern of 0 seconds is 0 to 49999, so that the variation pattern is so-called fixed for 10.0 seconds.

Furthermore, regarding the above-mentioned variation pattern of 15.0 seconds, on the sub side (sub main board 301 side), when the game state is highly accurate (high probability state) at the time of receiving a command related to the variation pattern, It is possible to employ a control mode in which whether or not to execute a success effect (an effect of succeeding in a mission or winning a battle, etc.) is drawn.

In the case of the hit shown on the right side of the figure, 0.5% (0 to 249) of the fluctuation pattern random number is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of 3.0 seconds, and 19.5% (of the fluctuation pattern random number ( 250-9999) is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of 7.0 seconds. Further, 80% (10000 to 49999) of the fluctuation pattern random numbers are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of 25.0 seconds.

Note that, regarding the variation pattern table A in the case of such a hit, in a reach effect that is a reach, it is promoted due to a success of a mission or the like, and when the above-mentioned revival effect is performed, the big hit is determined. It is possible to perform effect control. Then, in this case, in the normal reach, it is possible to perform the effect control in such a manner that there may be both a case of winning and a case of losing. Further, it is conceivable to execute the effect of the development reach (for example, the one that recovers from the failure of the mission and develops into the big hit) with respect to the above-described variation pattern of 25.0 seconds.

Further, FIG. 23(b-2) shows an example of the above-mentioned A'(a dash). In the example of FIG. 23(b-2), in the case of the deviation shown on the left side of the figure, 60% (0 to 29999) of the fluctuation pattern random number of 0 to 49999 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of 1.0 second. 24.5% (30000 to 42249) of the fluctuation pattern random number is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of 2.0 seconds. Also, 15.5% (42250 to 49999) of the fluctuation pattern random number is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of 3.0 seconds.

Regarding the variation pattern table A′ relating to the deviation as shown in FIG. 23(b-2), when the number of holdings in special figure 1 is 1 to 4, the variation in special figure 1 is 10 It is possible to use a variation pattern table in which the number of digits for a variation pattern of 0.0 seconds is 0 to 49999, and to set a so-called fixed variation pattern of 10.0 seconds.

In the case of the hit shown on the right side of the figure, 20% (0 to 9999) of the fluctuation pattern random numbers are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of 7.0 seconds, and 80% (10000 to 49999) of the fluctuation pattern random numbers. Is assigned to the variation pattern of 15.0 seconds.

In addition, with respect to the variation pattern table A′ in the case of such a hit, it is possible to perform the effect control in such a manner that the big hit is determined when the reach is reached. Further, it is conceivable to execute the effect of the development reach (for example, the one that recovers from a mission failure or the like and develops into a big hit) with respect to the above-described variation pattern of 15.0 seconds.

In such a case, for example, a plurality of types are provided according to the type of character, the content of the mission, the content of the battle, and the like, in order to fuel the expectation for the probability change promotion during a shorter time, and each variation pattern table A1 to A3, etc. It is possible to allocate these effects to the selection patterns of the variation pattern tables A1 to A3 and the appearance frequency of the characters, missions, battles, etc. assigned to the variation pattern tables A1 to A3. Become. Then, it is possible to provide a variety of effects such as providing a character that is likely to produce an effect that raises the degree of expectation of probabilistic promotion and a character that is difficult to appear, and that there is a character that is determined to hit when reach is reached.

Further, in this embodiment, the ultra-short fluctuation during the time saving (for example, 0.6 second fluctuation or 1.0 second fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern table A or D) is selected at a rate close to 100% (for example, 97% or more). And, even if the change is a big hit, there is no effect for a long period of time for change, and a reach in which the left and right effect symbols (190a, 190c) are aligned is not performed. It is also possible to provide a finalizing effect. In the mode shown in the modified example (for example, table A (modified example) of FIG. 23B-1), a variation pattern of from 0.6 seconds to a little over 1 minute can be selected. It is possible.

In addition, the effect control relating to the second rush may be as follows. For example, the symbol (special symbol) that has generated the fourth jackpot (mission bonus) is a symbol corresponding to the 10R jackpot (10R probability variation symbol, 10R normal symbol), and 10R probability variation symbols 1 to 4 as the 10R probability variation symbol. It is assumed that 5 types of 10R normal patterns are provided as 10R normal patterns.

FIG. 22 (b-3) is a flow of the production during the time saving in the second rush in the case of hitting the 10R probability variation symbols 1 to 4 and the 10R normal symbol during the specific game (first rush to third rush). It is shown in the figure. It should be noted that the case of winning during the specific game is a description assuming that the game based on Toku-zu 2 is being executed during the specific game in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, and is not intended in the normal state. Even when the player wins due to a change based on a ball entering the starting opening, the second lash is similarly controlled.

First, as a common effect when the winning symbol is a 10R probability variation symbol 1 to 4 or 10R normal symbol, the variation pattern table A defining a predetermined variation pattern is used from the first variation to the 19th variation. , A display that suggests performance contents to be executed for a first effect period of 21 to 40 changes, a second effect period of 41 to 60 changes, a third effect period of 61 to 80 changes, and a fourth effect period of 81 to 100 changes. Produce. Specifically, an effect in which any one (single or plural) of the plurality of characters who are allies of the main character joins at random is displayed. Further, when the above-described variation pattern tables A and D are not common as a modified example, an effect to be merged is displayed according to the following variation pattern table selection modes (in which order A, A′, etc. are referred to). You can do it. Similar to the variation pattern table A described above, this variation pattern table A is an ultra-short variation associated with an effect pattern that does not include the promotion effect.

Further, at the time of the 20th variation game, the variation pattern table B for promotion promotion effect is used. As described above, the variation pattern table B is associated with effect patterns including effects (mission success/failure effects and promotion agitation effects) for inspiring expectations for a big hit (normal or probable change). In the present embodiment, even the 10R probability variation symbol 1 which is an example of shifting to the selected state of the variation pattern table D at the fastest speed is changed after 41 variations. This is because, as described above, the 20 variations after the start of the second rush is set to the subsequent production suggestion period (the period that suggests which character's mission production is to be output), and at the 20th transition. Although the variation for executing promotion is selected using the variation pattern table B, at the 20th variation, the order in which the joined ally characters are produced in the first to fourth production periods. There is a variation that informs the player of a display such as whether to execute.

Further, from the 21st variation to the 39th variation, the variation pattern table A′ defining a predetermined variation pattern is used. The fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation pattern table A′ are the same as those of the fluctuation pattern table A described above with respect to fluctuations. The variation patterns of the variation pattern table A′ are for executing the effect patterns that represent the execution process of the mission and the state of the battle.

Furthermore, at the time of the 40th change, the above-mentioned change pattern table B is used, and the promotion effect of succeeding in the mission or winning the battle is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern table D described above is used during the 41st and subsequent fluctuations.

Subsequently, when the winning symbol is the 10R probability variation symbol 2, from the first variation to the 19th variation, the same effect as in the case of the 10R probability variation symbol 1 is executed. Furthermore, in the 20th variation game, as in the case of the 10R probability variation pattern 1, the variation pattern table B for promotion of promotion is used, from the 21st variation to the 39th variation, as described above. The variation pattern A'is used. In addition, at the time of the 40th change, a change pattern table associated with the effect patterns of the content that the mission or the battle fails is used. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern table selected at the 40th variation is variation pattern table B, and the variation pattern that fails is the same as the variation pattern table that succeeds (same variation of 1). When making an effect determination, it is controlled so as to fail according to the design of the previous big hit. When it is desired to make the production time different between success and failure (for example, when the action of the movable actor or the decision dialogue image production of the main character or the ally character is performed after the success), the variation pattern table B on the main board side It is also possible to execute B by providing a success pattern B′ and a failure pattern B″.

Furthermore, during the 41st variation to the 59th variation, the variation pattern table A″ defining a predetermined variation pattern is used. The fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation pattern table A″ are the same as the fluctuation pattern tables A and A′ described above in terms of fluctuation time. The variation patterns of the variation pattern table A″ are different from those of the variation pattern tables A and A′ described above, and the effect patterns representing the performance process of the mission and the state of the battle are executed. There is.

Furthermore, at the time of the 60th change, the change pattern table B described above is used, and the promotion effect of succeeding in the mission or winning the battle is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern table D is used at the 61st fluctuation.

Subsequently, when the winning symbol is the 10R probability variation symbol 3, the first to 59th variations are the same as the case of the 10R probability variation symbol 2. Then, at the time of the 60th change, the same change pattern table E as that at the 40th time is used, and the effect of failing in the mission or battle is executed.

Furthermore, during the 61st change to the 79th change, the change pattern table A″″ that defines a predetermined change pattern is used. The fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation pattern table A″″ are the same as the fluctuation pattern tables A, A′, and A″ described above with respect to the fluctuation time. The variation patterns of the variation pattern table A″″ are different from the above-described variation pattern tables A, A′, and A″, and the effect patterns representing the execution process of the mission and the state of the battle are executed. It has become one.

Furthermore, at the time of the 80th change, the above-mentioned change pattern table B is used, and the promotion effect of succeeding in the mission or winning the battle is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern table D described above is used at the 81st fluctuation.

Subsequently, when the winning symbol is the 10R probability variation symbol 4, the first to 79th variations are the same as the case of the 10R probability variation symbol 3. Then, at the time of the 80th change, the same change pattern table B as at the 40th time and the 60th time is used, and the effect of failing in the mission or battle is executed.

Furthermore, during the 81st change to the 99th change, a change pattern table A″″ (A-four dash) that defines a predetermined change pattern is used. The fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation pattern table A″″ are the same as the fluctuation pattern tables A, A′, A″, and A″″ described above in terms of fluctuation time. The variation pattern of the variation pattern table A″″″ represents a mission execution process or a battle situation in a mode different from the above-described variation pattern tables A, A′, A″, and A″. The produced effect pattern is executed.

Furthermore, at the time of the 100th change, the above-mentioned change pattern table B is used, and the promotion effect of succeeding in the mission or winning the battle is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern table D described above is used at the 101st fluctuation.

Subsequently, when the winning symbol is the 10R normal symbol, the same as the case of the 10R certainty variation symbol 4 until the first to 99th fluctuations. Then, the variation pattern table C is used at the time of the 100th variation, and an effect that causes a mission or battle to fail is executed. At this time, the specific game state ends and the so-called condominium state ends, so it is possible to determine how many balls have been gained during the period in which it was advantageous (failure mission, production such as battle defeat). Output after the end. Then, the game mode falls from the time saving mode and shifts to the normal mode, and the fluctuation pattern table for the normal probability variation mode is used from the 101st time.

In addition, here, the effect control during the time saving when the 10R probability variation and the 10R normal occur has been described, but the same applies to the effect control during the time saving when, for example, the 7R big hit and the 5R big hit (special figure 1) occur. It is possible to adopt the control mode of.

In addition, in the second rush, as described above, it is possible to perform an effect in which the teammate characters join (merge effect). For example, the variable game every 20 times is set as one block, and in the first to 20th blocks (first variable block), an effect is shown in which a teammate character joins the player character. Further, the 21st to 40th blocks (second fluctuation block), the 41st to 60th blocks (third fluctuation block), the 61st to 80th blocks (4th fluctuation block), the 81st to 100th blocks In the block (fifth variation block), effects such as missions and battles corresponding to the joined teammates are executed.

Here, in the effect pattern according to the variation pattern of the ultra-short variation, it may be difficult to represent the joining state of the teammate characters with one variation. In such a case, it is possible to express the state of merging across a plurality of ultra-short fluctuations (for example, fluctuations for 5 times), or to change for a few seconds in the middle of fluctuations such as the 15th time, the 35th time, and the 50th time. For example, it is possible to apply a limited frequency pattern having time. Further, it is also possible to make the joining character appear from the change (change before this) before the change showing the state of joining.

It is also possible to provide a plurality of types of ally characters to join. Then, for example, it is possible to provide the variation pattern tables as different ones such as the variation pattern tables A, A′ to A″′″, etc., and assign different ally characters to each variation pattern table. It can be said that the ally character in this case is one that matches the variation pattern table. In the above example, the variation pattern tables A to A″′″ are output in order, but the reference order may be changed depending on conditions such as a big hit symbol, or the same variation pattern table may be referred to a plurality of times. May be.

Further, different ally characters may be, for example, six types of ally characters A to F, and expectations of the ally characters A to F with respect to time saving continuation, production development, big hit, etc. may be made different. Then, for these ally characters A to F, an ally character (a character that appears at the time of the variation pattern table A′ in FIG. 23(b-1)) that is sure to be a big hit if the reach situation develops, a predetermined variation pattern table ( It is possible to provide an ally character, etc., which appears only during the production by a limited frequency table).

In addition, when the fanning effect is performed based on a variation selected at a timing other than the variation (variation based on the variation pattern table B) that occurs every 20 times in missions, battles, etc. (variation pattern table in FIG. It is also possible to provide an ally character who always succeeds in 15.0 second fluctuation of A to A″″. For example, it is possible to select a variation pattern that can carry out promotion propulsion effect even if it is not a change every 20 times but a change in the middle of a break, and it is executed for a prefetch effect or a change during execution. When a predetermined character (such as the above-mentioned strongest ally character) appears in the notice production that is being performed, it is possible to produce, for example, a transition to promotion promotion production. By doing so, it is possible to effectively perform the stirrup effect without monotonizing the appearance interval of the stirrer effect.

In addition, as another modification, when a specific variation pattern is selected in the variation block described above, production of whether or not various promotion productions are performed (may also be called branch production) is executed. Can be illustrated. In this branch production, after a failure or defeat, a new ally character appears, and if all of the ally characters of a predetermined number (for example, 5 which is the same as the number of variable blocks) fail or are defeated, your character will mission. And battles can be exemplified.

In addition, when the main control means outputs the promotion effect before shifting to the selection state of the fluctuation pattern table D and originally is in the selection state of the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the second rush, the command relating to the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern table B is issued. It is also possible to exemplify that when the game mode is the first rush or the second rush when the sub main board 301 is received, different effects are performed based on the difference. For example, in the first rush, it is determined whether or not there is a big hit on the hold existing at the time of receiving the command related to the variation pattern table B, instead of the promotion agitation effect in the second rush, and a specific notice is issued. It is possible to display whether or not (a strong ally character is approaching and staying on the screen to perform an effect that suggests that there is a big hit in the hold).

Also, at the time of the second rush, if the last big hit was a definite strange big hit, the character that appeared last will always succeed in the mission or battle, and if it was a normal big hit, all the characters that appeared would be Examples include missions and battle failures. Further, such an effect can be performed in the battle effect during the special game.

Furthermore, in the case of a fluctuation fluctuation (20th fluctuation in each fluctuation block, a fluctuation in the middle, etc.), if the fluctuation is a big hit, the display mode of the success of the mission or battle is changed to the normal first rush promotion. It may be different from the time. For example, it is suggested that a mode that succeeds without failure on the way (normal success) and a mode that succeeds once and then returns (successful rebirth) are provided, and if it is normal success, it will be a big hit to move to the first rush. If the revival succeeds, it simply suggests that it will be one of the big hits.

In addition, as another presentation mode, it suggests that if the joined characters succeed in the mission or battle, they will either move to the first rush or be a big hit, and the hero will appear from the middle when the hero does not appear. However, if the mission or battle is successful, it is simply suggested that one of the jackpots will be a jackpot, or that the 15R probability variation jackpot will be a jackpot. Furthermore, it is possible to exemplify a performance mode in which even if the main character appears, the mission or battle fails, and the player is not relatively benefited.

It is also possible to make the strongest ally character as described above appear in the look-ahead effect during the variable game. In this case, for example, production control in a mode in which when the strongest ally character appears, a probability variation big hit occurs at a rate of 90% or more can be exemplified.

Furthermore, it is determined whether there is a big hit hold (big hit hold) within the hold only in a predetermined case, the information of the big hit is stored, and an effect other than the intense heat character (the strongest ally character) is planned In such a situation, it may be possible to execute an effect (alternative effect) that causes a hot character to interrupt as a predetermined look-ahead effect that suggests a big hit at a high rate. Then, in this case, it may be possible to make a big hit at a rate of 100% (so-called big hit notification without a gamble).

In addition, as the “predetermined case” in which the above-described effect is performed, for example, when the look-ahead effect is executed over a period in which the fluctuation based on the current suspension straddles the above-described variable block, that is, a period in which the fluctuation block reaches the end (for example, For example, the 17th variation to the 20th variation of the variation block) or the last variation game of the variation block (for example, the 20th variation of the variation block) can be exemplified. It can be said that such a pre-reading effect is a pre-reading effect that is selected by lottery only during a limited period in the vicinity of the timing of switching to the effect according to the limited frequency pattern (the final variation of the variation block). It is also possible to not perform such an effect for the final fluctuation in the first fluctuation block (for example, the 20th time in 100 times) or the last block (100th time in 100 times). Is. Moreover, when performing the above-described alternative effect in the first rush, it can be illustrated that the fact that there is a hit hold is not determined, and thus a big hit notification of 100% is not made.

Furthermore, for A″ (A-dash) to A″″″ (A-for-dash), etc., an effect according to the characteristics of the character appearing during the first rush like A′ (A-dash) is executed. It is possible to For example, it is possible to adopt a control mode in which the selection rate of 15.0 seconds (promotional fluctuation for performing a promotional effect) is higher than A. In this case, it becomes easy to select a failure effect (effect such as mission failure or battle defeat) on the sub-main board 301 side. On the contrary, it is possible to adopt a control mode in which the selectivity of 15.0 seconds is lower than A. In this case, it becomes easy to select the success effect. Further, in the case of reach, it is also possible to select the variation pattern of about a little over 1 minute as described above.

<Outline of production related to the third rush>
Next, an effect related to the above-mentioned third rush will be described. First, in the present embodiment, the third rush is a mode (sub-mode) in which a battle is lost in the round effect at the time of a big hit according to Toku-zu 2 and a shift is made after a special game of 5R normal hit. Then, the third rush is a mode in which the fluctuation is performed 100 times with a low probability and in a high base state (low accurate high base) state is definitely notified. When a time reduction is added to the normal hit shown in FIG. 1 as in the present embodiment, the mode during the time reduction can be set to the third rush.

With regard to the effect pattern, in the present embodiment, the content that can give the player an impression that it is almost the same as the first rush. More specifically, it is possible to make the background images different to different extents so that the characters and the game frequency are the same as in the first rush. Furthermore, it is possible to select only the final fluctuation (100th time) of the limited frequency pattern in which the fluctuation time is relatively longer than the fluctuation pattern of the ultra-short fluctuation of about 0.6 seconds. For example, it is conceivable that the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern table C is used for the 100th time and the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern table D (or the fluctuation pattern table A) is used for other fluctuations.
<Special Figure 1 Countermeasures against special jackpots>

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, one of the basic game flows is that a big hit according to Toku-zu 2 occurs in the first rush in the specific game state after the above-described first hit. However, there may be cases where the game progresses outside the progress of the game according to such a basic game development. For example, in a situation where the special game state is in a specific game state after the special game related to the first hit, there is a start winning according to the special diagram 1, and a variation effect in the big hit of the special diagram 1 during the specific game, and an effect during the special game ( There is a possibility that a round production) will be performed. In addition, at the time of the above-described initial hit according to Toku-zu 1, if the pending storage information has already included the big hit according to Toku-zu 1, the big hit according to Toku-zu 1 is included in the first rush. Will occur.

Such a situation can be considered as a special situation, and the jackpot according to Toku-zu 1 in the special situation can be referred to as “Toku-zu 1 special jackpot” or “accident hit”. And, regarding the big hit according to Toku-zu 1, if there are differences such as the presence or absence of time saving, the number of times, the presence or absence of electric Chu support (electric support) and the number of times, if no measures are taken, the situation It is conceivable that a production that is not suitable for the above will be executed and spoil the interest. Therefore, in the present embodiment, countermeasures are taken in the case where such a special figure 1 special big hit occurs, and these countermeasures will be described below with examples.

First, in the present embodiment, the first big hit (mission bonus), the second big hit (hyper bonus), and the third big hit (probability) are provided as the big hits of Toku-zu 1. Then, when these big hits occur as the special figure 1 special big hits, predetermined control is performed according to the type of the big hits as described below. In the following, the special jackpot 1 special jackpot will be described in the order of the second jackpot (hyper bonus), the third jackpot (probability), and the first jackpot (mission bonus). ..

For example, in the case where the special jackpot 1 special jackpot is the above-described second jackpot (hyper bonus), the same effect as that in the case where the jackpot in the bonus chart 2 occurs is selected and executed. .. More specifically, when the second jackpot (hyper bonus) occurs as the special figure 1 special jackpot, the effect (round effect) during the special game is different from the round effect at the time of the fourth jackpot described above. The same effect as the round effect at the time of the second jackpot (hyper bonus) is executed. However, during the game after the end of the special game, the same effect as the first rush is executed. In other words, the second big hit (hyper bonus) is a 15R probability change, so by performing such effect control, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the effect related to the special figure 1 special big hit. There is.

Here, examples of the “similar effect” may include exactly the same effect, and an effect created to give the player the same impression and atmosphere. Further, in the production, it is conceivable to share the production pattern with the special figure 2 or to separately provide the same production pattern as the special figure 2 for the special figure 1. In order to prevent the above-mentioned “special figure 1 special big hit”, it is preferable to set the time for fluctuation of the special figure 1 to a long time. Most of the effects during the first rush are performed based on the fluctuation pattern of the extremely short fluctuation time as described above, but as the effects after the special game accompanying the special jackpot 1 special jackpot, the number of fluctuations (the number of games) It is conceivable that the same effect as in the first rush is performed with the limitation. Further, in the game flow shown in FIG. 19, when the 5R normal jackpot in the special bonus 1 is obtained, the number of time saving games is set to 0, but the special bonus 1 special jackpot is pulled in the specific game, and the player If the time saving game is not given, the degree of disadvantage becomes too high. In order to prevent such a case, when the special jackpot 1 special jackpot is a normal jackpot, a specific game, which is, for example, 100 times of shortening time is given. Note that the number of shortening times (here, 100 times) is set to the same level as that of Toku-zu 2, but it is conceivable that the number is shorter than that. Furthermore, the number of fluctuations that produces the same effect as the third rush may be set in accordance with the number of times of shortening (100 times, less than 100 times, etc.) given to special figure 1.

Subsequently, if the special jackpot 1 special jackpot is the above-mentioned third jackpot (probability), it may be possible to shorten the jackpot start demonstration and the end demonstration time as much as possible based on the specific game state. As the time of the big hit start demonstration and the end demo at this time, it is possible to exemplify that the time is as close as possible to 0 (about 0.1 to 1 second).

Then, when the third big hit (probability) occurs in this way, the player cannot expect the benefit of the special game, so it is conceivable to start and end the special game inconspicuously. Then, as the effect in this situation, for example, during the special game, the effect design 190 at the time of the final stop is continuously displayed (fixed display) while stopped, and further, on the screen of the effect display device 60, "return" It is conceivable to additionally display such as "medium" and "please wait for a while" (band display etc.).

Further, when the effect design 190 is fixedly displayed, it is conceivable that the coloring of the effect design 190 is set to, for example, gray which is not normally used, and an effect indicating a rare special situation is performed. By doing so, it is possible to give the player an impression as if it were a kind of freeze effect by the effect. Then, it is possible to have the player wait for the transition to the first rush without making the player feel uncomfortable.

Subsequently, when the special map 1 special jackpot is the above-described first jackpot (mission bonus), instead of the effect indicating whether or not the mission is successful, the above-described fourth jackpot ( A round effect similar to that when a battle bonus) is generated is executed. Here, in the production, the fourth big hit (battle bonus) round presentation and the production pattern are shared, and the production pattern for the same production as the fourth big hit (battle bonus) is separately provided for the first big hit. And so on.

Further, at the time of the end demonstration related to the special game in this case, if the first big hit (mission bonus) is a probability change hit, the victory effect indicating the victory related to the battle is executed, and further shifts to the first rush. The first rush entry effect representing that is executed. On the other hand, when the first big hit (mission bonus) is the normal hit, the defeat effect representing the defeat related to the battle is executed and the third rush rush effect is executed at the time of the end demo.

As described above, with regard to the big hit (not limited to the third big hit (probability)) according to Toku-zu 1, there may be provided a difference from the big hit of Toku-zu 2 in terms of presence/absence of time saving times, aspects of time saving, and matters. However, by taking the above-described measures against these differences in the special jackpot 1 special jackpot during the specific game, it becomes possible to prevent the player from feeling discomfort.

Furthermore, considering that the big hit according to special figure 1 may fall into a normal state or the like, and that there are points that are different from the big hit according to special figure 2 such as a small number of time saving, It is conceivable to perform the round production at the time of a big hit as follows. For example, as the round effect when the first big hit (mission bonus) is generated as the special bonus 1 special big hit, the same effect as the round effect at the time of the fourth big hit (battle bonus) is produced as in the big hit according to the special figure 2. Execute. In this case, the first jackpot can be referred to as a battle bonus different from the fourth jackpot.

Then, for example, the hero performs an effect of fighting a predetermined character that is not selected during the big hit according to Toku-zu 2, or an effect of fighting only the strongest or the strongest class enemy among the enemies that can be selected during the big hit according to Toku-zu 2. .. Furthermore, of these, in the production of fighting the strongest or the strongest class enemy, for example, a band display such as "DANGER" or "DEAD or ALIVE" can be added, and a probability change that can be changed at the start demo can be displayed. Conceivable. In the present embodiment, the probability that the first big hit is a probability change (the probability change probability of the first big hit) is the same as the probability that the first big hit is not a probability change (35%) as described above, so the probability change probability is 50%. In order to represent, it is possible to display, for example, "50:50 BATTLE". In addition, the winning rate in the battle bonus in Special Figure 2 is 75% because it is the case where the big hit that shifts to the first rush and the second rush is subtracted, and it is better to win the big hit in Special Figure 2 than in Special Figure 1. It is easy to be in a situation where you can execute a winning performance.

In addition, as a modified example, a variation effect that is a big hit is executed depending on whether or not there is an electric chew support (electric support) after a special game by a normal hit (here, 5R normal in the first big hit) according to Toku-zu 1. You may divide according to the game state at the time. For example, if the gaming state is a big hit during normal operation without electric support, no electric support is added after the special game. If a big hit occurs during electric support with electric support, 100 after the special game. It is possible to adopt a control mode in which the power support is added over the fluctuation of the number of times. Further, in this case, the design distribution (distribution of the winning ratio of the design that becomes a probable variation and the design that normally wins) is 50:50 as described above, so that the above-mentioned "DANGER" or "DEAD or ALIVE" etc. It is conceivable to display "" or "50:50 BATTLE", which is the probability of a probability change in the start demo.

Further, regarding the 5R round effect, it is conceivable to execute an effect indicating success or failure of the mission result and win or loss as the result of the battle as the effect of the 5th round which is the final round, but the invention is not limited to this. , It is conceivable to perform an effect (result effect) representing the result of a mission or a battle on the 4th round or the like before the final round. Then, in this case, after the effect is produced, the period including the 5th R can be used to secure a period for producing the effect after the result is obtained.

Furthermore, this makes it possible to prevent a situation in which the production-enabled period after the result is obtained is excessively shortened and effective production cannot be performed. Even if the 5th R is finished in a relatively short time, it is possible to perform the effect after the result is obtained for a sufficient time, as compared with the case where the result is rendered on the 5R. In addition, for example, the result that appears in the 4th rendering is of a positive content such as success or victory, and when the appearance timing of the rendering showing the result (result rendering) is carried over to the 5th rendering, be sure to It is also possible to employ a control mode in which negative effects such as failure and defeat are executed (or at a high rate close to 100%). In this way, in order to avoid that the winning/losing carry-over against the 5th R is decided to be defeated, the big hit end demonstration based on the game state (when it is the specific game state) when the 5R normal (first big hit) of special figure 1 is acquired It may be controlled to prolong the time.

In addition, examples of the situation in which such a special big hit occurs include the above-described second rush time, the third rush, and the like. When the first big hit and the second big hit are obtained in the second rush and the third rush, the same control as in the first rush is performed. On the other hand, when the third big hit (probability) of the special big hit occurs, the fluctuation pattern tables B and C are not referred to thereafter, which may cause inconvenience, for example, during the special game. As a production, it is possible that a character such as the main character appears and performs a probabilistic promotion production.

The present invention is not limited to the various embodiments described above, but can be modified in various ways.

10 Pachinko gaming machine, 50 gaming board, 52 gaming area, 53 main control display device,
62 first starting winning opening, 63 second starting winning opening, 70 first special symbol display portion,
71 second special symbol display portion, 91 first big winning opening, 92 second big winning opening,
102 main board, 104 sub board, 301 sub main board,
302 Sub-sub board.

Claims (1)

Main control means for controlling the progress of the game,
Production control means for receiving production control information from the main control means and performing control processing according to the production control information;
An image display unit for displaying an image according to the effect determined by the effect control unit,
The main control means,
A predetermined random number is obtained based on that the game medium shot in the game area flows down the game area and passes a predetermined start area,
The random number, at least, a jackpot random number for jackpot lottery determination, a special symbol random number for determining a special symbol indicating the result of the jackpot lottery determination, and a variation for determining a variation pattern related to the special symbol Including pattern random numbers,
Based on the jackpot random number, perform a jackpot lottery determination to determine whether it is a jackpot,
Based on the special symbol random number, special symbol lottery determination to determine the special symbol,
Based on the fluctuation pattern random number, performs a fluctuation pattern lottery determination to determine the fluctuation pattern,
Based on the results of the jackpot lottery determination, the special symbol lottery determination, and the variation pattern lottery determination, the special symbol is variably displayed on the main control display means and then stopped and displayed, and the result of the jackpot lottery determination is a jackpot. In the case of performing a special game to open a predetermined opening and closing area a predetermined number of times after the stop display of the special symbol,
Based on the result of the special symbol lottery determination, it is possible to set a specific game that is advantageous to the player after the end of the special game,
Even if the game medium passes through the starting area, if the start condition of the variable display of the special symbol is not satisfied, it is possible to store the special symbol holding storage information related to the random number within a predetermined number,
The variation pattern as a result of the variation pattern lottery determination executed in the execution period of the specific game includes at least a first variation pattern having a relatively short variation time and a variation time longer than the first variation pattern. And the second variation pattern of
The rate of selecting the first variation pattern is higher than the rate of selecting the second variation pattern,
In the execution period of the specific game, based on the result of the special symbol lottery determination that triggers the setting of the specific game, a second variation pattern is selected in the variation pattern lottery determination in a predetermined period determined in advance. Is configured as
In the production control information, at least the variation start time production control information transmitted to the production control means in a situation where the start condition of the variable display of the special symbol is satisfied, and the start condition of the variable display of the special symbol is satisfied. Pre-production control information transmitted to the production control means in a situation not performed,
The fluctuation start time effect control information includes at least information corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined by the main control means,
The effect control means,
It is possible to determine a variation game production pattern related to the variation pattern based on the variation start production control information,
It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect of content having continuity over the variable display a plurality of times based on the preliminary effect control information,
In the state of the specific game, after performing the effect related to the first variation pattern a plurality of times a predetermined number of times, a plurality of effects that perform at least once the effect related to the second variation pattern as one effect set Set executable,
With the plurality of effect sets, it is possible to execute an effect in which the player can identify an effect related to the game state by an effect related to the second variation pattern,
It is possible to execute the prefetching effect related to the content of the effect related to the second variation pattern over a plurality of times of the variable display including the predetermined period except for the final effect set among the plurality of sets. Pachinko game machine.

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