JP6887697B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

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

Among such pachinko gaming machines, for example, as in Patent Document 1, a special effect for displaying a special image related to time counting, such as counting down the time until the advance notice effect is executed, is executed. It is disclosed, and it is possible to pay attention to the time until the advance notice effect is executed by executing the special effect.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-140

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game by enhancing the effect of the special effect.
The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in gaming.

The gaming machine that solves the above problem is given an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player after the specific display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, while the non-specific display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. A game machine that is not given an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player later is provided with an effect executing means for executing the effect, and one or a plurality of fluctuation cycles are executed in one symbol variation game. It is possible to execute a special effect that displays a special image related to time counting, and when the special image is displayed as a special counting result in the special effect, a special notice effect is executed, and the special effect is the first special effect. There are an effect and a second special effect, and the first special effect is an effect that starts execution during execution of a non-final fluctuation cycle prior to the final fluctuation cycle among a plurality of fluctuation cycles, and the second special effect. The special effect is an effect that starts execution during the execution of the final variable cycle, and the special notice effect is both a case where the first special effect is executed and a case where the second special effect is executed. In the production, the execution is started at the same timing during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle, and the production contents of the special advance notice effect are the case where the first special effect is executed and the case where the second special effect is executed. The effect content is common to both cases, and when the special image is displayed in the first special effect, it takes a predetermined time longer than when it is displayed in the second special effect. It is an image that starts counting, and the effect executing means can execute a specific effect before the special image that starts counting time is displayed in the special effect, and the specific effect is predetermined. There are a first specific effect executed over the first effect time and a second specific effect executed over a predetermined second effect time longer than the first effect time, and the first special effect. Displays a special image that starts counting the time during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle after executing the first specific effect over the first production time during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle. And, in the case of displaying a special image that starts counting the time during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle after executing the second specific effect over the second production time during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle. In the second special effect, the first specific effect is executed for the first effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle, and then the final variation cycle is being executed. When displaying a special image for starting time counting, and after executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle, the time during the execution of the final variation cycle. In some cases, a special image for starting the counting of is displayed, and after the first specific effect is executed for the first effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle, the final variation cycle is executed. In the case of displaying a special image for starting time counting, and during the execution of the final variation cycle after executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle. The timing for starting time counting is different from the case of displaying a special image for starting time counting, and when a specific number of fluctuation cycles are executed in one symbol fluctuation game, the non-specific display result is displayed. Is displayed, the time from the start of the symbol variation game to the execution of the special advance notice effect, and the start of the symbol variation game when the specific display result is displayed, the special advance notice effect is executed. The gist is that the time to time is the same.

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

The figure which shows typically the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the time until the super reach production is executed. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the production modes of various effects. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the production modes of various effects. (A) to (h) are diagrams showing the production modes of various effects. The figure which shows the look-ahead command setting process. The figure which shows the 1st timer effect determination process. The figure which shows the 2nd timer effect determination process. The figure which shows the effect pattern of a timer effect. The figure which shows the kind of introduction production. The figure which shows the timer effect control processing. (A)-(k) The figure which shows the execution mode of the timer effect. (A)-(i) The figure which shows the execution mode of a timer effect. The figure which shows the fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the timer effect determination process.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body can emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an operation button 19 on the front side of the frame 11 at a position that can be operated by the player. The operation button 19 is used, for example, in the production.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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

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

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)", and the special symbol variation game is referred to as "special symbol variation game". It may be referred to as "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit lottery described later) that is internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result (specific display result) and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. .. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the out-of-order symbol is out of order.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the jackpot game is awarded after the end of the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game (state) that is advantageous for the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

In the present embodiment, the variable interval time (in the present embodiment) is defined as the time from when the special symbol is fixedly stopped and the special game ends until the start of the next special game or the start of the jackpot game is allowed. 0.5s) is specified. That is, the variable interval time is the time from the end of this special game until the start of the next special game or the start of the jackpot game is allowed.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of times the first special game is on hold is referred to as the "first special hold number". The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as the "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

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

The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that can recognize the number of times the normal game whose execution is held is recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

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

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

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and a combination of the effect symbols is finally derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol is derived in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row, such as "787" and "556". In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is swayed and fluctuated.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second row in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 as the second detection means detects the entry of the game ball into the second start port 29 (the game ball that has entered the second start port 29).

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. In this way, the special winning sensor SE3 as the special detecting means detects the entry of the game ball into the large winning opening 31 (the game ball entering the large winning opening 31).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 capable of operating in a permissible state (open state) and a regulated state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The regulated state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing means operates so that the large winning opening 31 as the special entry opening can take a permissible state and a regulated state.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting port 28, a second starting port 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail or a windmill for changing the behavior of a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low-probability state and a high-probability state as gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state, improved ball entry rate).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is increased as compared with the case in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in an allowable state in a low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high base state.

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

In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “low-probability low-base state”, and a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a low-base state is referred to as a “high-probability low-base state”. Further, the gaming state which is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "low probability high base state", and the gaming state which is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "high probability high base state".

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots).

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

One round game is the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“10” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second end in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is satisfied. That is, the end conditions for ending each of the plurality of round games include the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 and the large winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the number of balls entered is not the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

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

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 16 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, Zb, the maximum number of round games is set to 8 times, which is less than 16 times.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the production content of the production game that is performed from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It should be noted that the fluctuation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the production content of the production game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination through the reach production is defined. In the out-of-order variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived without or through the reach effect is defined.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets the information (hereinafter, referred to as the first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

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

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

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

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

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not in progress and is not in the special game, while a negative determination is made when the jackpot game is in progress or the special game is in progress. If the execution condition of the special game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

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

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

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

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

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a is based on the subtraction of the second special hold number, the big hit lottery (big hit determination), the determination of the big hit symbol or the missed symbol based on the big hit lottery (big hit determination) result, and the big hit lottery (big hit determination) result. The fluctuation pattern is determined, and the symbol command and the game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game). Set the end command) in the output buffer.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform a big hit lottery for the first special game according to the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28, and the main control CPU 40a can perform the big hit lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the second start opening 29. The big hit lottery of the second special game can be performed.

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

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

Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses. As described above, the jackpot game corresponds to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and the main control CPU 40a that can grant the jackpot game corresponds to the advantageous state granting means.

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

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

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

When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low base state in the main base state flag when the big hit game is started.

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

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

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the outlier symbol combination according to the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when executing the reach effect in the effect game, determines the outlier symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787"). In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-order fluctuation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and derive the symbol combination with the passage of the fluctuation time, regardless of the game end command. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect when the round end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect during the big hit game.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the fluctuation pattern HP12 that can be selected in the low base state is a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP11. The fluctuation pattern that can be selected in the high base state includes the fluctuation pattern HP 52 that further shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP 12 that can be selected in the low base state. Therefore, in the case of the high base state, it becomes easier to determine the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case of the low base state.

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

In addition, when the fluctuation pattern (outlier fluctuation pattern and outlier reach fluctuation pattern) that is out of alignment in the low base state is determined, and the random number value used for determining the fluctuation pattern is "0" to "220", the outlier fluctuation is made. Patterns HP11 and HP12 are selected. When the random number values used to determine the fluctuation pattern are "221" to "249", the out-of-reach variation pattern HP13 is out of order, and when the random number values used to determine the fluctuation pattern are "250" and "251", the outliers are out of reach. The reach variation pattern HP14 is selected respectively.

When the jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in the low base state, when the value of the random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern is "0" to "130", the fluctuation pattern HP15 uses the random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern to be "0" to "130". When it is "131" to "251", the fluctuation pattern HP16 is selected.

When the variation pattern (outlier variation pattern and outlier reach variation pattern) that is out of alignment in the high base state is determined, and the random number value used to determine the variation pattern is "0" to "235", the outlier variation pattern HP51 , HP52 is selected. When the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern is "236" to "251", the out-of-reach variation pattern HP53 is selected, respectively. Further, when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in the high base state, the fluctuation pattern HP54 is selected.

As described above, the SR1 to SR3 effects are executed both when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined and when the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern is determined, thereby suggesting the jackpot expectation. In particular, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined so that the jackpot expectation is higher when the SR2 effect is executed than when the SR1 effect is executed. That is, the reach effect includes an SR2 effect and an SR1 effect having a lower expectation of a big hit than the SR2 effect.

When the deviation fluctuation pattern is determined in the low base state, the total special hold number after subtraction, which is the sum of the first special hold number after subtraction and the second special hold number after subtraction, is "0" to "". When it is "2", the fluctuation pattern HP11 is selected, and when the total special hold number after subtraction is "3" to "7", the fluctuation pattern HP12 is selected. Similarly, when the deviation fluctuation pattern is determined in the high base state, the total special hold number after subtraction, which is the sum of the first special hold number after subtraction and the second special hold number after subtraction, is "0". When ~ "4", the fluctuation pattern HP51 is selected, and when the total special hold number after subtraction is "5" to "7", the fluctuation pattern HP52 is selected. That is, the fluctuation time of the special game is one of a plurality of types of fluctuation times according to the number of special reservations (the number of reservations of the special game) that are suspended at the start of execution of the special game.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP13 to HP16, HP53, and HP54 are similarly determined based on the value of the random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the number of special reservations after subtraction. To. That is, when the SR1 effect, the SR2 effect, and the SR3 effect are executed in the special game, the SR1 effect, the SR2 effect, and the SR3 effect are the special game regardless of the number of special reservations at the start of execution of the special game. It will be executed at the same timing in. In the present embodiment, the super reach effect such as SR1 effect and SR2 effect corresponds to the special notice effect, the SR2 effect corresponds to the first special notice effect, and the SR1 effect corresponds to the second special notice effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, when the SR1 effect is executed in the special game, the SR1 effect is executed in the sub-control ROM 41b after the execution of the special game is started (in SR1). 18s is stored as the time until (development). Further, in the present embodiment, when the SR2 effect is executed in the special game, the sub-control ROM 41b stores 24 s as the time from the start of the execution of the special game to the execution of the SR2 effect. .. Therefore, when the game start commands indicating the fluctuation patterns HP13 to HP16 are input, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the time from the start of the execution of the special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect. ..

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

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

The counting effect is an effect that is executed after the end of the introduction effect, and is an effect that counts the time. In particular, the counting effect in the present embodiment is an effect of displaying the timer value on the effect display device 27 so as to be identifiable, and after the timer value is displayed as the counting start time when the counting is started, from the counting start time. This is an effect in which the timer value is subtracted and the timer value becomes "0". In addition, various SR effects may be executed when the timer value becomes "0" in the counting effect. That is, the timer effect is an effect of displaying a timer image related to time counting, and is an effect of executing various SR effects when the timer value is displayed as "0". In this way, the introduction image, the preparation image, and the timer value (the image in which the timer value can be specified) correspond to the special image related to the time counting, and the counting result in which the timer value is displayed as "0" is the special counting result. Corresponds to. In the present embodiment, when the timer value is subtracted and the timer value becomes "0", a special counting result is obtained, but the counting result is not limited to this. For example, the timer value is added and the timer value is changed. A special counting result may be obtained when a specific value (for example, "1000") is reached.

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

Next, the display mode of the image in the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, and the first hold image indicating the first special hold number is displayed as “4”. .. Then, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner, and the first reserved image is displayed. It is displayed as "3". Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the game ball enters the first starting port 28 during the execution of the special game, the first reserved image is displayed as “4”. Then, as shown in FIG. 5D, when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols that have been variablely displayed are displayed as a fixed stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 5 (e), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner, and the first reserved image is displayed. It is displayed as "3". In this case, when the execution of the special game is started, the display of the first introduction image (COUNT image in the present embodiment) capable of specifying the start of the execution of the timer effect is started, and the timer effect (introduction effect of the timer effect) is started. ) Is started. Next, as shown in FIG. 5 (f), when the display of the first introduced image is completed, the third introduced image (READY image in the present embodiment) is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (g), when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols that have been variablely displayed are displayed as a fixed stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 5 (h), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner, and the first reserved image is displayed. It is displayed as "2". In this case, when the execution of the special game is started, the counting start time (for example, "24s") is displayed as a timer value, and then the timer value is displayed so as to be subtracted from the counting start time. That is, the execution of the measurement effect of the timer effect in which the image in which the timer value can be specified is displayed is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols that have been variablely displayed are displayed as a fixed stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 6B, when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner, and the first reserved image is displayed. It is displayed as "1". In this case, an additional effect is executed in which the additional time (for example, "12s") is added (added) to the timer value that has been continuously subtracted from the previous special game. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols that have been variablely displayed are displayed as a fixed stop display as an out-of-order symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 6D, when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner, and the first reserved image is displayed. It will be erased. In this case, an additional effect is executed in which the additional time (for example, "12s") is added (added) to the timer value that has been continuously subtracted from the previous special game. Next, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as a combination of reach symbols, and after forming the reach, they are continued as shown in FIG. 6 (f). When the subtracted timer value is displayed as "0", the execution of the SR effect (for example, the SR2 effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols that have been variablely displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed as an out-of-order symbol combination, or as shown in FIG. 6 (h). , It may be displayed as a fixed stop display as a big hit symbol combination.

Further, in addition to the timer effect (first timer effect) over a plurality of consecutive special games, the timer effect (second timer effect) may be executed in one special game.
As shown in FIG. 7A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the first hold image indicating the first special hold number is displayed as “1”, and the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner, and the first reserved image is displayed. It will be erased. In this case, when the execution of the special game is started, the display of the first introduction image that can specify the start of the execution of the timer effect is started, and the execution of the timer effect (introduction effect of the timer effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the display of the first introduction image is completed, the counting start time (for example, "21s") is displayed as a timer value without displaying the third introduction image. , It is displayed that the timer value is subtracted from the counting start time. That is, the execution of the measurement effect of the timer effect in which the image in which the timer value can be specified is displayed is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), the effect symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as a combination of reach symbols, and after forming the reach, they are continued as shown in FIG. 7 (e). When the subtracted timer value is displayed as "0", the execution of the SR effect (for example, the SR2 effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols that have been variablely displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed as an out-of-order symbol combination, or as shown in FIG. 6 (h). , It may be displayed as a fixed stop display as a big hit symbol combination.

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 7 (g), when the display of the second introduced image is completed, the counting start time (for example, "19s") is displayed as a timer value without displaying the third introduced image. Later, it is displayed that the timer value is subtracted from the counting start time. That is, the execution of the measurement effect of the timer effect in which the image in which the timer value can be specified is displayed is started.

Next, the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a combination of reach symbols, and after the reach is formed, the timer value continuously subtracted is "0" as shown in FIG. 7 (h). Is displayed, the execution of the SR effect (for example, the SR2 effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (g), when the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols that have been variablely displayed may be fixedly stopped and displayed as an out-of-order symbol combination, or as shown in FIG. 6 (h). , It may be displayed as a fixed stop display as a big hit symbol combination.

In the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed in one special game, the first introduction effect is executed when the counting effect for counting the time until the timing when the same SR effect is executed is executed. The timer value counting start time differs depending on whether the second introduction effect is executed. To give a specific example, when counting the time until the timing when the same SR2 effect is executed, when the first introduction effect (effect time "3s") is executed, "21s" is the second. When the introduction effect (effect time "5 s") is executed, "19 s" is the counting start time, respectively.

Here, the look-ahead command setting process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. This look-ahead command setting process is a process of setting a look-ahead command as information specified by the result of referring to various random numbers. Further, the look-ahead command setting process is executed immediately after the end of the special symbol input process, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28 when the first special hold number is not the upper limit number. In this look-ahead command setting process, whether or not various random numbers acquired in association with the entry of the first starting port 28 in the special symbol input process match a predetermined determination value is determined by the special game corresponding to the entry. It is a process of determining (in advance) before execution.

First, as shown in FIG. 8, when the first special hold number is the upper limit value, the high base state, the main control CPU 40a is controlled from the high base state to the low base state a predetermined number of times (for example,). It is determined whether or not the regulation conditions are satisfied, such as in the case of a special game (4 times) (step S101). When the regulation condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the look-ahead command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the regulation condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the main control CPU 40a refers to various random numbers acquired with the entry of the first starting port 28. Then, the main control CPU 40a sets a look-ahead command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the look-ahead command setting process.

More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the first special hold number, triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery acquired with the entry of the first starting port 28, and specifies whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value. In particular, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery matches the common jackpot determination value among the jackpot determination values, matches the jackpot determination value dedicated to high probability, or does not match the jackpot determination value. To identify. That is, whether the value of the random number used in the jackpot lottery in the main control CPU 40a matches the jackpot determination value regardless of whether or not it is in the high probability state, or matches the jackpot determination value only in the high probability state. , It is necessary to specify whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value regardless of whether or not it is in a high probability state.

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

Further, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern acquired with the entry of the first starting port 28, and based on the read-out value, a reach state is formed when the ball is out of alignment. It is specified whether or not the variation pattern is to be performed, and the types of reach effects (SR1 effect and SR2 effect). In the present embodiment, regardless of the number of the first special hold and the number of the second special hold, it is determined whether or not the reach state is formed until the execution of the special game is started. Further, the main control CPU 40a reads a value of a random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern acquired with the entry of the first starting port 28, and based on the read value, a type of reach effect when a big hit is obtained. And identify.

Then, the main control CPU 40a determines the look-ahead command corresponding to the result specified in this way. Specifically, as the look-ahead command, the current first special hold number, whether or not to win the big hit lottery depending on whether or not it is in a high probability state, the type of big hit in the case of a big hit, and the case of losing. It is a command that can specify the type of reach effect, whether or not the fluctuation pattern in which the reach state is formed is determined.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a, triggered by the entry of the first start port 28, at least determines whether the first special game corresponding to the entry becomes a big hit before the start of the special game based on the entry. Generate a identifiable look-ahead command. Such a look-ahead command is information that can specify the current number of special holds, whether or not it will be a big hit, the type of big hit, whether or not it will be a missed reach fluctuation, and the type of reach effect, and it is a big hit in a high probability state. It can be said that it is information that can identify whether or not to win the lottery. In this way, the look-ahead command corresponds to the specific information, and the main control CPU 40a that generates the look-ahead command corresponds to the specific information generation means.

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

On the other hand, when the look-ahead command and the first hold number command are input, the sub-control CPU 41a identifies the first special hold number from the look-ahead command, and subordinates the look-ahead command corresponding to the first special hold number. It is stored in the control RAM 41c. In particular, since the first special hold number is specified by the look-ahead command in the sub-control CPU 41a, the input order of the look-ahead command for each first special game can be specified.

Next, the first timer effect determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This first timer effect determination process is a process for determining whether or not to execute the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command. Further, the first timer effect determination process is executed with the input of the look-ahead command as a trigger.

First, as shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the input look-ahead command (step S111), and determines whether or not to execute the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command. Timer effect execution The lottery process is executed (step S112).

In this case, assuming that the look-ahead command with the same first special hold number is entered, the probability that the look-ahead command that is the big hit is entered is higher than the probability that the look-ahead command that is the out-of-reach fluctuation is entered. Win the first timer production execution lottery. In the present embodiment, when the look-ahead command that causes the deviation fluctuation is input, the first timer effect execution lottery is not won. In this way, the jackpot expectation can be specified depending on whether or not the first timer effect is executed.

Further, the lottery probability of the first timer effect execution lottery is set so that the jackpot expectation is higher when the first special hold number is large than when the first special hold number is small. As a specific example, assuming that a pre-reading command that is a big hit has been input, when a pre-reading command in which the first special hold number is "4" is input, the first special hold number is "3". The first timer effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when the look-ahead command is input. Assuming that a look-ahead command that is a big hit has been entered, a look-ahead command with a first special hold number of "2" is entered when a look-ahead command with a first special hold number of "3" is entered. The first timer effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when it is done. In the present embodiment, when the look-ahead command in which the first special hold number is "1" is input, the first timer effect execution lottery is not won. In this way, the jackpot expectation can be specified by the number of executions of the first special game in which the first timer effect is executed, and the first special game in which the first timer effect is executed is executed more frequently. The jackpot expectation is higher than when the number of executions of the first special game in which one timer effect is executed is small.

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

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

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

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect or the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect as the type of the introduction effect. In the present embodiment, when the execution of the first timer effect is determined, the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the third introduction effect as the type of the introduction effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, It is not necessary to decide whether to execute the first introduction effect or the second introduction effect, and not to execute the third introduction effect.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the decision content regarding the first timer effect in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S115), and ends the first timer effect determination process. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the number of special games in which the timer effect is executed by the timer effect execution number counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, in addition to the effect pattern of the first timer effect and the type of the introduction effect. Information (any of "2" to "4") is stored. This timer effect execution count counter is a counter that is subtracted with the execution of the special game, and it is possible to specify the number of executions of the special game in which the timer effect is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the type of super reach effect executed in the target special game in the sub-control RAM 41c based on the look-ahead command.

Further, since the sub-control CPU 41a is executing the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command, the execution flag is effectively set and the first timer effect determination process is terminated. The sub-control CPU 41a sets the execution flag to invalid when the execution of the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command is completed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to the special effect determining means.

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

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

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

If it is not determined that the executing flag is set to be valid, the sub-control CPU 41a draws a second timer effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the second timer effect based on the game start command. The process is executed (step S123).

In this case, the second timer effect is executed with a higher probability when the input game start command is a game start command which is a big hit than when the input game start command is a game start command which causes a missed reach fluctuation. Win the lottery. In this way, the jackpot expectation can be specified depending on whether or not the second timer effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the second timer effect execution lottery is performed in the same manner regardless of the number of special holds when the game start command is input.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The second timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP111 is an effect in which the counting effect is executed after the introduction effect is executed in the target special game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the second timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP111, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect and the effect time of the introduction effect (FIG. The difference from (indicated as "introduction") is specified as the counting start time. Then, in the second timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP111, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the introduction effect is completed in the target special game.

The effect pattern of the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command in which the first special hold number is "2" includes the effect pattern TEP211, which is a continuous 2 composed of one non-target special game and the target special game. This is an effect pattern in which the first timer effect is executed in the special game of the times.

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

The effect pattern of the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command in which the first special hold number is "3" includes effect patterns TEP311, TEP321, and TEP322, which are composed of two non-target special games and a target special game. This is an effect pattern in which a timer effect is executed in three consecutive special games.

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

The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is an effect in which the introduction effect is executed in the non-target special game two times before, and then the counting effect is executed in the non-target special game and the target special game one time before. is there. In particular, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321, the time from the start of the non-target special game one time before to the start of the target special game (indicated as "pre-variation" in the figure). The sum of the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect in the target special game is defined as the counting start time. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the non-target special game immediately before is started.

The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322 is an effect in which the introduction effect is executed in the non-target special game two times before, and then the counting effect is executed in the non-target special game and the target special game one time before. is there. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect in the target special game is set as the counting start time. It is stipulated. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the non-target special game immediately before is started. Further, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322, when the execution of the target special game is started, from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game. An additional effect (indicated as "addition" in the figure) that adds only the time is executed.

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

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

The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP421 is the non-target special game and the target special one time before after the introduction effect is executed in the non-target special game three times before and the non-target special game two times before. It is an effect in which the counting effect is executed in the game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP421, the time from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game and the target special game are set. The sum of the time from the start to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect in the target special game is defined as the counting start time. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP421, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the non-target special game immediately before is started.

The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP422 is the non-target special game and the target special game one time before after the introduction effect is executed in the non-target special game three times before and the non-target special game two times before. It is an effect in which the counting effect is executed. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP422, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect in the target special game is set as the counting start time. It is stipulated. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP422, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the non-target special game immediately before is started. Further, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP422, when the execution of the target special game is started, from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game. An additional effect that adds only the time is executed.

The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP431 is the non-target special game two times before, the non-target special game one time before, and the target special after the introduction effect is executed in the non-target special game three times before. It is an effect in which the counting effect is executed in the game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP431, the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect in the target special game is set as the counting start time. It is stipulated. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP431, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the non-target special game two times before is started. Further, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP431, when the execution of the non-target special game one time before is started, one time before the non-target special game two times before is started. An additional effect is executed that adds only the time until the non-target special game of is started. Further, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP431, when the execution of the target special game is started, from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game. An additional effect that adds only the time is executed.

The first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432 is the non-target special game two times before, the non-target special game one time before, and the target special after the introduction effect is executed in the non-target special game three times before. It is an effect in which the counting effect is executed in the game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432, the provisional time from the start of the non-target special game two times before to the start of the target special game and the target special game The sum of the time from the start of the game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect in the target special game is defined as the counting start time. Then, in the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432, the execution of the counting effect is started at the timing when the execution of the non-target special game two times before is started. Further, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432, the additional effect may be executed when the execution of the non-target special game one time before is started. In this case, when there is a difference between the actual time from the start of the non-target special game two times before to the start of the non-target special game one time ago and the provisional time, the difference. An additional effect is executed. Further, in the counting effect of the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432, the additional effect may be executed when the execution of the target special game is started. In this case, if there is a difference between the actual time from the start of the previous non-target special game to the start of the target special game and the provisional time, an additional effect is added by that difference. May be executed.

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

As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, the introduction effect includes a first introduction effect, a second introduction effect, and a third introduction effect. The first introduction effect and the second introduction effect are effects that can specify the start of the timer effect, and the execution ends when a predetermined effect time elapses after the execution of the timer effect (introduction effect) is started. Is. The sub-control ROM 41b stores 3 s as the effect time of the first introduction effect and 5 s as the effect time of the second introduction effect. Further, the first introduction effect and the second introduction effect are effects executed in different effect modes.

The third introduction effect is an effect that can specify the preparation of the counting effect of the timer effect, and is executed from the end of the execution of the first introduction effect or the second introduction effect to the end of the execution of the introduction effect. It is a possible production. In particular, the third introduction effect is an introduction effect executed in the non-target special game when the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command is executed, and is a target when the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command is executed. This is an introduction effect that is not executed in the target special game when the special game or the second timer effect based on the game start command is executed.

Next, the timer effect control process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This timer effect control process is a process for executing the timer effect based on the game start command. Further, the timer effect control process is executed when the game start command is input.

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

Here, a specific case where the effect pattern TEP311 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the types of the introduction effect, and "3" is stored in the timer effect execution count counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first introduction effect in the non-target special game two times before the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311 is executed, and then the third introduction effect. Is specified to be executed, and it is determined that the game is a special game to be executed by the introduction effect.

Next, a specific case where the effect pattern TEP311 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the types of the introduction effect, and "2" is stored in the timer effect execution count counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the third introduction effect is executed in the non-target special game one time before the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311 is executed, and is introduced. It will be determined that the game is a special game for which the production is to be executed.

On the other hand, specific cases where the effect pattern TEP311 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the types of the introduction effect, and "1" is stored in the timer effect execution count counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the counting effect is executed in the target special game among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311 is executed, and is the target for executing the introduction effect. It is not judged to be a game.

If it is not determined that the special game is the execution target of the introduction effect, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts the process to step S134 without executing steps S132 and S133. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special game is the execution target of the introduction effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the content of the decision stored in the sub-control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10). (Step S132), the type of the introduction effect is specified with reference to. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the image data corresponding to the specified type of introduction effect from the sub-control ROM 41b, displays the image corresponding to the specified type of introduction effect on the effect display device 27, and executes the introduction effect. The introduction effect execution control process for the purpose is executed (step S133), and the process shifts to step S134.

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

Here, specific cases where the effect pattern TEP321 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the types of the introduction effect, and "3" is stored in the timer effect execution count counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first introduction effect in the non-target special game two times before the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is executed, and then the third introduction effect. Is not determined to be a special game that specifies that the game is to be executed and starts the counting effect.

On the other hand, specific cases where the effect pattern TEP321 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the types of the introduction effect, and "2" is stored in the timer effect execution count counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the counting effect is executed in the non-target special game one time before the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is executed, and the counting effect is performed. It will be judged that it is a special game to be started.

Further, a specific example in which the effect pattern TEP321 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the types of the introduction effect, and "1" is stored in the timer effect execution count counter. To explain. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the counting effect is executed in the target special game among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is executed, and the non-target special game one time before. Since the counting effect is started with, it is not determined that the game is a special game for starting the counting effect.

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

Here, a specific case where the effect pattern TEP322 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the types of the introduction effect, and "2" is stored in the timer effect execution count counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the first timer effect across the non-target special game and the target special game one time before among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322 is executed. Identify that the counting effect is to be executed. The sub-control CPU 41a reads the type of super reach effect executed in the target special game from the sub-control RAM 41c, and starts counting the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the specified type of SR effect. It is specified as time and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the counting effect from the specified counting start time when the execution of the target special game is started. When the effect patterns TEP211, TEP311, TEP3222, TEP411, TEP422, and TEP431 are determined, the counting start time is specified in the same manner as when the effect pattern TEP322 is determined. As described above, when the introduction effect is executed in the non-target special game and the counting effect is executed without executing the introduction effect in the target special game, the sub-control CPU 41a is targeted at the start of execution of the target special game. The time from the start of the special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is specified as the counting start time.

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

Next, a specific case where the effect pattern TEP321 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the types of the introduction effect, and "2" is stored in the timer effect execution count counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the first timer effect across the non-target special game and the target special game one time before among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is executed. Identify that the counting effect is to be executed. The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the fluctuation time of the non-target special game one time before based on the fluctuation pattern specified by the game start command. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the type of super reach effect executed in the target special game from the sub-control RAM 41c, and sets the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the specified type of SR effect. Identify. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a is the sum of the fluctuation time of the non-target special game one time before, the fluctuation interval time of one time, and the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR effect. The time is calculated as the counting start time and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the counting effect from the calculated counting start time, triggered by the start of the execution of the non-target special game one time before. Even when the effect pattern TEP421 is determined, the counting start time is calculated in the same manner as when the effect pattern TEP321 is determined. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the time until the target special game is started and the SR1 effect or SR1 effect after the target special game is started, based on the fluctuation time and the fluctuation interval time of the non-target special game one time before. It is possible to specify the total time with the time until the SR2 effect is executed.

Next, a specific case where the effect pattern TEP432 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the types of the introduction effect, and "3" is stored in the timer effect execution count counter. An example will be described. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a has the non-target special game two times before, the non-target special game one time before, and the target special game among the four special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432 is executed. It is specified that the counting effect of the first timer effect is executed across the above. The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the shortest fluctuation time (time corresponding to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP12) in the low base state as the provisional fluctuation time. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the type of super reach effect executed in the target special game from the sub-control RAM 41c, and sets the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the specified type of SR effect. Identify. The sub-control CPU 41a has a provisional fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation time of the non-target special game two times before, a provisional fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation time of the non-target special game one time before, and a fluctuation interval time for two times. The total time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR effect is calculated as a provisional counting start time and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls to execute the counting effect from the calculated counting start time, triggered by the start of the execution of the non-target special game two times before. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a is based on the shortest fluctuation time and the fluctuation interval time of the plurality of types of fluctuation times in the special game, the provisional time until the target special game is started, and after the target special game is started. The provisional total time with the time until the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed is specified.

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

Specifically, the special game that is the target of the additional effect includes a non-target special game one time before when the effect pattern TEP322 and TEP422 are determined, and a non-target game two times before when the effect pattern TEP431 is determined. The target special game and the previous non-target special game are included. The special game that is the target of the additional effect includes the case where the effect pattern TEP432 is determined and the non-target special game two times before and the non-target special game one time before are not the fluctuation pattern of the shortest fluctuation time. Has been played. The special game that is the target of the additional effect includes a second special game before the execution of the timer effect is completed when an effect pattern other than the effect pattern TEP111 is determined as the effect pattern of the timer effect.

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

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

If it is not determined that the execution condition of the additional effect is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the timer effect control process without executing steps S140 and S141. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution condition of the additional effect is satisfied, the sub-control CPU 41a reads out the additional time stored in the sub-control RAM 41c and specifies the additional time (step S140). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a displays an additional image capable of specifying the specified additional time and an image corresponding to the timer value to which the additional time is added on the effect display device 27, and the additional effect execution control for executing the additional effect. The process is executed (step S141), and the timer effect control process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that specifies the counting start time and the addition time in the counting effect of the timer effect corresponds to the specifying means. Further, when it is determined to execute the timer effect, the sub-control CPU 41a for executing the timer effect corresponds to the effect control means.

Next, an execution mode of the timer effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. In addition, in order to facilitate the understanding of the invention, the description of overlapping matters will be omitted.
First, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, a case where the second timer effect based on the game start command is executed with reference to the effect pattern TEP111 will be described.

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

As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, when the first introduction effect is executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the first introduction effect is t3a. Therefore, the execution of the first introduction effect is started from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, and when the effect time t3a elapses from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, the execution of the first introduction effect is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T15a. , The execution of the counting effect is started. Assuming that the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is time t0, the difference between the time t0 and the effect time t3a is calculated as the counting start time (t0-t3a). In the counting effect, counting of the timer value is started from the counting start time (t0-t3a).

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15C, when the second introduction effect is executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the second introduction effect is t3b. Therefore, the execution of the second introduction effect is started from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, and when the effect time t3b elapses from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14, the execution of the second introduction effect ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T15b. , The execution of the counting effect is started. Assuming that the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is time t0, the difference between the time t0 and the effect time t3b is calculated as the counting start time (t0-t3b). In the counting effect, counting of the timer value is started from the counting start time (t0-t3b).

As described above, since the effect time t3a of the first introduction effect is shorter than the effect time t3b of the second introduction effect by a predetermined time, the second introduction effect is executed more when the first introduction effect is executed. The timer value counting is started from the counting start time which is longer than the case by a predetermined time. Then, the timer value is subtracted, and at the same timing with reference to the start of execution of the target special game, the timer value is displayed as "0", and the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14C, the effect pattern TEP211 is referred to, and the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command in which the first special hold number is “2” is executed. The case will be described.

When the special game is executed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the pre-reading command in which the game ball enters the first start port 28 or the second start port 29 and the first special hold number is "2" is the main. It is input from the control CPU 40a to the sub control CPU 41a. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines the execution of the first timer effect based on this look-ahead command, the effect pattern TEP211 is determined as the effect pattern of the timer effect.

In this case, the timer effect is not executed in the special game from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, and the execution of the timer effect is started from the time when the execution of the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13. That is, when the previous non-target special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, the execution of the timer effect is started. The execution of the introduction effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, the execution of the non-target special game one time before is completed, and when the variable interval time elapses, the execution of the introduction effect is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14. , The execution of the counting effect is started as the timer effect. Assuming that the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is time t0, the time t0 is specified as the counting start time, and in the counting effect, the timer value is calculated from the counting start time t0. Counting will be started. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as "0" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T17.

As shown in FIGS. 15D and 15E, when the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the first introduction effect is t3a. Therefore, the execution of the first introduction effect is started from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, and when the effect time t3a elapses from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, the execution of the first introduction effect is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T18a. , The execution of the third introduction effect is started. Then, when the previous non-target special game ends and the variable interval time elapses, the execution of the target special game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, the execution of the third introduction effect is completed, and the counting is performed. Execution of the production is started. Assuming that the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is time t0, the time t0 is specified as the counting start time, and in the counting effect, the timer value is calculated from the counting start time t0. Counting will be started.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 15D and 15F, when the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the second introduction effect is t3b. Therefore, the execution of the second introduction effect is started from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, and when the effect time t3b elapses from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, the execution of the second introduction effect ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T18b. , The execution of the third introduction effect is started.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14D, the effect pattern TEP311 is referred to, and the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command in which the first special hold number is “3” is executed. The case will be described.

When the special game is executed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the pre-reading command in which the game ball enters the first start port 28 or the second start port 29 and the first special hold number is "3" is the main. It is input from the control CPU 40a to the sub control CPU 41a. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines the execution of the first timer effect based on this look-ahead command, one of the effect patterns TEP311, TEP321, and TEP322 is determined as the effect pattern of the timer effect.

When the effect pattern TEP311 is determined, the timer effect is not executed in the special game from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, and the timer effect is executed from the time when the execution of the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12. Is started. That is, when the non-target special game two times before is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the execution of the timer effect is started. The execution of the introduction effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the execution of the non-target special game one time before is completed, and when the variable interval time elapses, the execution of the introduction effect is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14. , The execution of the counting effect is started as the timer effect. Assuming that the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is time t0, the time t0 is specified as the counting start time, and in the counting effect, the timer value is calculated from the counting start time t0. Counting will be started. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as "0" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T17.

As shown in FIGS. 15 (g) and 15 (h), when the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the first introduction effect is t3a. Therefore, the execution of the first introduction effect is started from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, and when the effect time t3a elapses from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the execution of the first introduction effect ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T18a. , The execution of the third introduction effect is started. Then, when the previous non-target special game ends and the variable interval time elapses, the execution of the target special game is started at the timing indicated by reference numeral T14, the execution of the third introduction effect is completed, and the counting is performed. Execution of the production is started. Assuming that the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is time t0, the time t0 is specified as the counting start time, and in the counting effect, the timer value is calculated from the counting start time t0. Counting will be started.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 15 (g) and 15 (i), when the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the second introduction effect is t3b. Therefore, the execution of the second introduction effect is started from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, and when the effect time t3b elapses from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12, the execution of the second introduction effect ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T18b. , The execution of the third introduction effect is started.

As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (e), the effect pattern TEP321 is referred to, and as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (f), the effect pattern TEP322 is referred to. The description of the case is omitted. Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (g), the effect pattern TEP411 is referred to, and as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (h), the effect pattern TEP421 is referred to. The description of the case where the effect pattern TEP422 is referred to and the case where the effect pattern TEP422 is referred to as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14I will also be omitted.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14J, the effect pattern TEP431 is referred to, and the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command in which the first special hold number is “4” is executed. The case will be described.

When the effect pattern TEP431 is determined, the timer effect is not executed before the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, and the timer effect is executed from the time when the execution of the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11. To be started. That is, when the non-target special game three times before is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the execution of the timer effect is started. The execution of the introduction effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the non-target special game three times before is completed, and when the variable interval time elapses, the execution of the introduction effect is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12. , The execution of the counting effect is started as the timer effect. Assuming that the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is time t0, the time t0 is specified as the counting start time, and in the counting effect, the timer value is calculated from the counting start time t0. Counting will be started. Further, assuming that the time from the start of the execution of the non-target special game two times before to the start of the execution of the non-target special game one time before is time t2, the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13 in the counting effect. In the above, when the non-target special game one time before is started, an additional effect of adding the time t2 to the timer value is executed. Further, assuming that the time from the start of the execution of the non-target special game one time before to the start of the execution of the target special game is time t1, in the counting effect, the target special game is played at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14. When it is started, an additional effect of adding the time t1 to the timer value is executed. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as "0" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T17. When the effect pattern TEP431 is determined, the introduction effect is executed in the same manner as when the effect pattern TEP211 is determined.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14K, the effect pattern TEP432 is referred to, and the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command in which the first special hold number is “4” is executed. The case will be described.

When the effect pattern TEP432 is determined, the timer effect is not executed before the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, and the timer effect is executed from the time when the execution of the next special game is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11. To be started. That is, when the non-target special game three times before is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the execution of the timer effect is started. The execution of the introduction effect is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T11, the non-target special game three times before is completed, and when the variable interval time elapses, the execution of the introduction effect is completed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T12. , The execution of the counting effect is started as the timer effect. The shortest time from the start of execution of the non-target special game two times before to the start of execution of the previous non-target special game is time t2', and the execution of the previous non-target special game is The shortest time from the start to the start of execution of the target special game is time t1', and the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of SR1 effect or SR2 effect is time t0. Then, the time (t0 + t1'+ t2') is specified as the provisional counting start time, and in the counting effect, the timer value counting is started from the provisional counting start time (t0 + t1'+ t2'). In addition, if there is a difference between the actual time and the shortest time from the start of execution of the non-target special game two times before to the start of execution of the non-target special game one time ago, In the counting effect, at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, an additional effect of adding the difference time to the timer value is executed. On the other hand, when there is no difference between the actual time and the shortest time from the start of execution of the non-target special game two times before to the start of execution of the non-target special game one time ago. In the counting effect, the additional effect is not executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13. In addition, if there is a difference between the actual time and the shortest time from the start of the execution of the non-target special game one time before to the start of the execution of the target special game, the code is used in the counting effect. At the timing shown in T14, an additional effect of adding the difference time to the timer value is executed. On the other hand, if there is no difference between the actual time and the shortest time from the start of the execution of the non-target special game one time before to the start of the execution of the target special game, the counting effect is performed. , The additional effect is not executed at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14. Then, the counted timer value is displayed as "0" at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T16, the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T17. When the effect pattern TEP432 is determined, the introduction effect is executed in the same manner as when the effect pattern TEP211 is determined.

As described above, the first timer effect is an effect that starts execution during the non-target special game and is executed during the non-target special game and the target special game. In particular, the first timer effect is an effect that executes the introduction effect during the non-target special game and does not execute the introduction effect during the target special game, and starts executing the counting effect during the non-target special game or the target special game. It is a production to do.

On the other hand, the second timer effect is an effect that is not executed during the non-target special game, but starts execution during the target special game and is executed during the target special game. In particular, in the second timer effect, the introduction effect and the counting effect are not executed during the non-target special game, but the introduction effect is started during the target special game, and the counting effect is executed after the introduction effect is executed. It is a production to start.

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, of the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP111, the timer effect that counts the time until the timing when the first introduction effect is executed and the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the first predetermined effect. .. Further, among the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP111, the timer effect that counts the time until the timing when the second introduction effect is executed and the SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the second predetermined effect.

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

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

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

As described in detail above, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) It is possible to execute a timer effect (special effect) that displays a special image (including an introduction image, a preparation image, and a timer value) related to timer counting, and the timer value is "0" (special counting result) in the timer effect. ) Is displayed, the SR2 effect is executed. The timer effect includes a first timer effect based on a look-ahead command that starts execution during the execution of the non-target special game, and a second timer effect based on the game start command that starts execution during the execution of the target special game. .. The SR2 effect is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during execution of the target special game in both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, even if the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the timer value is displayed as "0" during the execution of the special game and the SR2 effect is executed, or the special after that. It is difficult to specify whether the SR2 effect is executed because the timer value is displayed as "0" during the execution of the game. Therefore, by executing the timer effect, it is possible to raise the expectation of whether to execute the SR2 effect in the special game being executed or to execute the SR2 effect in the special game after that, and the interest in the game can be raised. Can be improved.

(2) Further, when the timer value is displayed in the first timer effect, it is an image in which the timer count is started from a time longer than that displayed in the second timer effect by a predetermined time. Therefore, even if the counting start timing for starting the counting of the timer value differs by a predetermined time depending on the type of the timer effect, the timer value for counting a longer time by the predetermined time is displayed, and each timer effect and the timer value are displayed. The SR2 effect can be appropriately controlled, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(3) The effect content of the SR2 effect is common to both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, regardless of whether the first timer effect is executed or the second timer effect is executed, the SR2 effect is executed with the same effect content, and even if the counting start timing of the timer effect is different. , It is possible to raise the expectation for the SR2 production performed with the common production content, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) There are SR2 production and SR1 production with a lower expectation of big hit than SR2. The SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the first timer effect, and the SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the second timer effect. is there. On the other hand, the SR1 effect may be executed when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the first timer effect. Then, when the SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the first timer effect or the second timer effect, when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the first timer effect. The timer value counting starts from a longer time than when the SR1 effect is executed. Therefore, when the timer value for starting counting is long, the SR effect having a high expectation of big hit is executed at a higher rate than when the timer value for starting counting is short, and the timer value for starting counting is executed. It is possible to pay attention to the game and improve the interest in the game.

(5) For the timer effect, the first introduction effect is executed over the first effect time after the specified timing at which the execution of the target special game is started, and the count is counted when the execution of the first introduction effect is completed. There is a timer effect that displays the timer value to start. Further, in the timer effect, the second introduction effect is executed for the second effect time after the specified timing is reached, and the timer value for starting counting when the execution of the second introduction effect is completed is displayed. There is. The first production time is shorter than the second production time by a predetermined time. The SR2 effect is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during the execution of the target special game regardless of which timer effect is executed. Further, when the timer value is displayed in the timer effect accompanied by the execution of the first introduction effect, the time is longer than the time displayed by the timer effect accompanied by the execution of the second introduction effect. Start counting. Therefore, depending on the type of timer effect, the effect time of the effect executed after the specified timing is reached differs, and even if the counting start timing for starting the counting of the timer value differs by a predetermined time, the effect time is different. A timer value that counts a long time by a predetermined time is displayed. Therefore, each timer effect and SR2 effect can be appropriately controlled, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(6) In the timer effect, the first timer that displays the timer value that starts counting during the execution of the target special game or the non-target special game without executing the introduction effect during the execution of the target special game. There is an effect and a second timer effect that displays a timer value for starting counting during the execution of the target special game after executing the introduction effect during the execution of the target special game. The SR2 effect is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during execution of the target special game in both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the introduction effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the timer effect in which the counting of the timer value is started is displayed during the execution of the special game, and the timer value is displayed. Is displayed as "0" and the SR2 effect may be executed. Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation of whether the SR2 effect is executed in the special game being executed or the SR2 effect is executed in the special game after that, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. ..

(7) Further, when the timer value is displayed in the first timer effect, the counting is started from a time longer than the case where the timer value is displayed in the second timer effect by a predetermined time. Therefore, depending on the type of timer effect, whether or not the introduction effect is executed during the execution of the target special game is different, and further, the counting start timing for starting the timer value counting is different by a predetermined time. Also, a timer value that counts a long time by the predetermined time is displayed. Therefore, each timer effect and SR2 effect can be appropriately controlled, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(8) The first timer effect is an effect of executing the introduction effect during the execution of the non-target special game. Therefore, even if the introduction effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the timer value is displayed as "0" and the SR2 effect is executed during the execution of the special game. It is difficult to specify whether the timer value is displayed as "0" and the SR2 effect is executed during the execution of the special game after that. Therefore, by executing the introduction effect as the timer effect, the expectation for whether the SR2 effect is executed in the special game being executed or the SR2 effect is executed in the special game after that is raised. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(9) The timer effect includes an effect of displaying a timer value for counting timers over a plurality of consecutive special games including a target special game and a non-target special game. Therefore, even when the timer value for counting the timer is displayed in the special game, it is possible to raise the expectation that the timer value for counting is displayed over the next special game. , It is possible to improve the interest in games.

(10) Even if the fluctuation time of the non-target special game is any of a plurality of types of fluctuation time according to the number of special reservations, the target special game is started based on the fluctuation time of the non-target special game. The total time of the time until the target special game is started and the time from the start of the SR2 effect to the execution of the SR2 effect is specified. Therefore, it is possible to display the timer value for counting across the non-target special game and the target special game, and raise the expectation that the timer value for counting across the next special game will be displayed. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(11) The variable time of the non-target special game is any of a plurality of types of variable times according to the number of reserved special games whose execution is suspended at the start of execution of the non-target special game. When the non-target special game is a plurality of special games, the SR2 effect is executed after the target special game is started and the time until the target special game is started based on any of the plurality of types of fluctuation times. The provisional time (provisional total time) with the time until the game is specified. Then, in the timer effect, after counting the timer based on the provisional time, a timer value for adjusting the difference between the time counted based on the provisional time and the time until the SR2 effect is executed is added. There is a production. Therefore, the variable time of the non-target special game is one of a plurality of types of variable times depending on the number of reserved special games, and even if the non-target special game is a plurality of special games, it is non-target. It is possible to count the timer value across a plurality of special games as a special game and a target special game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

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

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment that embodies the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, for example, when one or a plurality of fluctuation cycles are performed during the execution of one special game, the timer effect may be executed over a plurality of consecutive fluctuation cycles. In the following description, the same components and the same control contents as those in the above-described embodiment will be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description will be omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the fluctuation patterns selected in the low base state include the fluctuation patterns HP23 to HP26, HP33 to HP36, HP45, HP46 in addition to the fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP16 in the first embodiment. There is. The fluctuation patterns HP25, HP26, HP35, HP36, and HP46 are defined as jackpot fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation patterns HP23, HP24, HP33, and HP34 are defined as out-of-reach fluctuation patterns, respectively.

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

In the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is associated with the number of fluctuation cycles (continuous number of times) executed in one fluctuation game. The variable cycle is a unit effect that is executed in each of one or a plurality of predetermined periods in one variable game, and is a unit effect that accompanies the variation of the decorative symbol. That is, the fluctuation cycle is a period (effect) in which one or more fluctuation cycles are executed in one special game, and one or a plurality of predetermined fluctuation games are assigned (divided). It is a unit production that is executed during the period. In the present embodiment, as the non-final fluctuation cycle other than the final fluctuation cycle, one fluctuation cycle is set from the start of the fluctuation display of the decorative symbol to the temporary stop display of the decoration symbol, and the final fluctuation cycle is set. Is a one-time fluctuation cycle from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the fixed stop display of the decorative symbol.

In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of variable cycles that can be executed in one variable game (upper limit continuous number, 4 times in this embodiment) is defined, and the variable cycle executed in one variable game is defined. The degree of expectation of a big hit can be indicated by the number of times. In particular, it is stipulated that the jackpot expectation increases as the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one fluctuation game increases. Further, when the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one fluctuation game reaches the upper limit, it is stipulated that a big hit is determined. Therefore, in one variable game, the next variable cycle is continuously executed, so that the jackpot expectation is increased.

Specifically, fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP16 are defined as fluctuation patterns in which one fluctuation cycle is executed in one fluctuation game. Fluctuation patterns HP23 to HP26 are defined as fluctuation patterns in which two fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game. Fluctuation patterns HP33 to HP36 are used as fluctuation patterns in which three fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game, and fluctuation patterns HP45 are executed as fluctuation patterns in which four fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game. , HP46 are specified respectively.

Further, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the value of the random number used to determine the fluctuation pattern. To give a specific example, when a fluctuation pattern that is out of alignment in a low base state (out-of-range fluctuation pattern and out-of-reach fluctuation pattern) is determined, the random number value used to determine the fluctuation pattern is "0" to "220". When is, the out-of-order fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP12 are selected. When the value of the random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern is "221" to "235", the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern HP13 is selected. Further, when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is determined in the low base state, the fluctuation pattern HP15 is selected when the value of the random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern is "0" to "65".

In this way, the jackpot expectation is higher when the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one fluctuation game is "3" than when it is "2", and it is executed in one fluctuation game. The jackpot expectation is higher when the number of fluctuation cycles is "4" than when the number of fluctuation cycles is "3".

In the present embodiment, the sub-control ROM 41b stores a predetermined fixed time (12s in the present embodiment) as the time during which the non-final fluctuation cycle other than the final fluctuation cycle is performed. Therefore, the time during which the non-final fluctuation cycle is performed can be specified by the sub-control CPU 41a.

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

As described above, when the game start command indicating other than the fluctuation patterns HP11, HP12, HP51, and HP52 is input, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the time of the non-final fluctuation cycle and the final fluctuation cycle regardless of the number of special reservations. It is possible to specify the time from the start of the final fluctuation cycle to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect.

In the second embodiment, the "non-target special game" in the first embodiment may be read as the "non-final fluctuation cycle", and the "target special game" in the first embodiment may be read as the "final fluctuation cycle". it can. Further, in the second embodiment, regarding the effect pattern of the timer effect, the “number” shown in FIG. 11 is the “number of fluctuation cycles”, the “target variation” shown in FIG. 11 is the “final fluctuation cycle”, and FIG. "Pre-variation" can be read as "non-final fluctuation cycle" respectively. "First timer effect based on pre-reading command" is "first timer effect whose execution starts from the non-final variable cycle", and "second timer effect based on the game start command" is "execution is started from the final variable cycle". It can be read as "second timer effect". Further, in the second embodiment, as the timer effect, the timer effect is not executed based on the effect pattern TEP432 in which the counting effect is executed from the provisional total counting time.

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

On the other hand, the second timer effect as the second special effect is an effect that starts execution during the execution of the final variation cycle, and after starting the execution of the introduction effect during the execution of the final variation cycle, the final variation cycle. It is an effect that starts the execution of the counting effect during the execution of. Further, the SR2 effect as the special advance notice effect is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle in both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. You can say that.

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

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

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

In this case, the second timer effect is executed with a higher probability when the input game start command is a game start command which is a big hit than when the input game start command is a game start command which causes a missed reach fluctuation. Win the lottery. In this way, the jackpot expectation can be specified depending on whether or not the second timer effect is executed.

In addition, the lottery probability of the timer effect execution lottery is set so that the jackpot expectation is higher when the number of executions of the variable cycle executed in one special game is large than when the number of executions of the variable cycle is small. ing. As a specific example, assuming that the game start command that is a big hit is input, the number of executions of the variable cycle is higher when the game start command in which the number of executions of the variable cycle is "4" is input. The timer effect execution lottery is won with a higher probability than when the pre-reading command of "3" is input. Assuming that the game start command that is a big hit is input, the game start in which the number of executions of the variable cycle is "2" is better when the game start command in which the number of executions of the variable cycle is "3" is input. You will win the timer production execution lottery with a higher probability than when the command is entered. Assuming that the game start command that is a big hit is input, the game start in which the number of executions of the variable cycle is "1" is better when the game start command in which the number of executions of the variable cycle is "2" is input. You will win the timer production execution lottery with a higher probability than when the command is entered. In this way, the jackpot expectation can be specified by the number of executions of the variable cycle executed in one special game, and the timer effect is executed when the number of executions of the variable cycle in which the timer effect is executed is large. The jackpot expectation is higher than when the number of executions of the variable cycle is small. In the present embodiment, the second timer effect execution lottery is performed in the same manner regardless of the number of special holds when the game start command is input.

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

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

In this process, when a game start command in which the number of variable cycles executed in one special game is "4" is input, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the effect patterns TEP411 and TEP421 as the effect pattern of the timer effect. One of TEP422 and TEP431 (see FIG. 11) is determined. When a game start command in which the number of variable cycles executed in one special game is "3" is input, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the effect patterns TEP311, TEP321, and TEP322 (FIG. 11) as the effect pattern of the timer effect. See). When a game start command in which the number of variable cycles executed in one special game is "2" is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern TEP211 (see FIG. 11) as the effect pattern of the timer effect. To do. When a game start command in which the number of variable cycles executed in one special game is "1" is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the effect pattern TEP111 (see FIG. 11) as the effect pattern of the timer effect. To do.

Further, when a game start command in which the number of variable cycles executed in one special game is "2" or more is input, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect as the types of introduction effects. It is decided whether to execute the effect or to execute the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect. Further, when a game start command in which the number of variable cycles executed in one special game is "1" is input, the sub-control CPU 41a either executes the first introduction effect as the type of introduction effect. Decide whether to execute the second introduction effect.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the determination content regarding the timer effect in the sub-control RAM 41c (step S155), and ends the timer effect determination process. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the number of variable cycles for executing the timer effect by the timer effect execution number counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, in addition to the effect pattern of the timer effect and the type of the introduction effect. (Any of "1" to "4") is memorized. This timer effect execution count counter is a counter that is subtracted with the execution of the variable cycle, and it is possible to specify the number of executions of the variable cycle in which the timer effect is executed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the type of super reach effect executed in the target special game in the sub-control RAM 41c based on the game start command. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to the special effect determining means.

As described in detail above, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (12) in the first embodiment.
(13) The timer effect includes a first timer effect that starts execution during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle prior to the final fluctuation cycle, and a second timer effect that starts execution during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle. is there. The SR2 effect is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle in both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, even if the timer effect is executed during the execution of the variable cycle, the timer value is displayed as "0" during the execution of the variable cycle and the SR2 effect is executed or later. It is difficult to specify whether the timer value is displayed as "0" and the SR2 effect is executed during the execution of the variable cycle. Therefore, by executing the timer effect, it is possible to raise the expectation as to whether the SR2 effect is executed in the fluctuating cycle being executed or the SR2 effect is executed in the fluctuating cycle after that, and the game can be played. It is possible to improve the interest in.

(14) The timer effect includes a first timer effect in which the introduction effect is not executed during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle and a second timer effect in which the introduction effect is executed during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle. The timer value displayed in the first timer effect starts counting during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle or during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle before the final fluctuation cycle, and the timer value displayed in the second timer effect is , During the execution of the final fluctuation cycle, the counting is started after the introduction effect is executed. The SR2 effect is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle in both the case where the first timer effect is executed and the case where the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the introduction effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the variable cycle, the timer value at which counting is started is displayed during the execution of the variable cycle, and the timer value is set to "0". Is displayed and the SR2 effect may be executed. Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation of whether the SR2 effect is executed in the variable cycle being executed or whether the SR2 effect is executed in the variable cycle after that, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. ..

(15) Further, when the timer value is displayed in the first timer effect, the counting starts from a time longer than the case where the timer value is displayed in the second timer effect by a predetermined time. Therefore, depending on the type of timer effect, whether or not the introduction effect is executed during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle is different, and further, the counting start timing for starting the timer value counting is different by a predetermined time. Also, a timer value that counts a long time by the predetermined time is displayed. Therefore, each timer effect and SR2 effect can be appropriately controlled, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(16) The first timer effect is an effect of executing the introduction effect during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle. Therefore, even if the introduction effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the variable cycle, the timer value is displayed as "0" and the SR2 effect is executed during the execution of the variable cycle. It is difficult to specify whether the timer value is displayed as "0" and the SR2 effect is executed during the execution of the fluctuation cycle after that. Therefore, by executing the introduction effect as the timer effect, the expectation for whether the SR2 effect is executed in the variable cycle being executed or the SR2 effect is executed in the subsequent variable cycle is raised. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the first embodiment, in the case of out-of-range fluctuation, the provisional total counting time is calculated based on the shortest fluctuation time among the plurality of types of fluctuation time of the special game, but the provisional total counting time is not limited to this, for example, the longest. The provisional total counting time may be calculated based on the fluctuation time, or the provisional total counting time may be calculated based on the fluctuation time other than the shortest fluctuation time and the longest fluctuation time. That is, the provisional total counting time may be calculated based on the reference fluctuation time among the plurality of types of fluctuation time.

-In the first embodiment, an additional effect of adding to the timer value in the counting effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, an effect of subtracting the timer value in the counting effect and a counting of the timer value in the counting effect. The effect of stopping may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP13 to HP16 and the like are fluctuation patterns that can be selected based on random number information regardless of the number of special reservations, but the variation patterns are not limited to this, and for example, the number of special reservations may be used. It may be a variation pattern that can be selected based on.

-In the above embodiment, the fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP12 are fluctuation patterns that can be selected based on the number of special reservations, but are not limited to this, and for example, the fluctuation patterns that can be selected regardless of the number of special reservations. It may be. Further, the special hold number is not the total special hold number, but is, for example, a fluctuation pattern that can be selected based on the first special hold number, but is a fluctuation pattern that can be selected based on the second special hold number. You can.

-In the above embodiment, when the timer effect is executed, the introduction image and the preparation image are displayed in the introduction effect, and the timer value is displayed in the counting effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least the introduction effect and the preparation image are displayed. Either may not be displayed. That is, the timer effect may be an effect of displaying a special image related to time counting.

-In the above embodiment, for example, it may be controlled so that the SR effect having a higher expectation of big hit is executed when the second introduction effect is executed than when the first introduction effect is executed. Further, for example, it may be controlled so that the SR effect having a higher expectation of big hit is executed when the first introduction effect is executed than when the second introduction effect is executed.

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

-In the above embodiment, a counting effect that counts the time until the SR1 effect is executed as a timer value and a counting effect that counts the time until the SR2 effect is executed as a timer value are executed, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, for example, a counting effect that counts the time until another effect is executed, such as the SR3 effect, as a timer value may be executed. Of course, a counting effect that counts the time until an effect other than the reach effect is executed as a timer value may be executed instead of the time until the reach effect is executed. Further, for example, a counting effect that counts the fluctuation time of one or a plurality of non-target special games or the fluctuation time of one or a plurality of non-final fluctuation cycles as a timer value may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, the timer effect is executed from the start of the special game or the start of the variable cycle, but the timer effect is not limited to this, for example, from the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the special game or the start of the variable cycle. The timer effect may be executed from the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the timer effect may be executed triggered by the input of the look-ahead command.

-In the above embodiment, the counting effect may be executed from the start of the special game or the start of the fluctuation cycle, but the counting effect is not limited to this. The counting effect may be executed from the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the cycle. Further, the counting effect may be executed triggered by the input of the look-ahead command.

-In the above embodiment, for example, one of various timer effect effect patterns may not be present, other effect patterns may be present, or a combination thereof may be used.
-In the above embodiment, the effect mode (type) of the timer effect is determined based on the effect pattern of the timer effect in which the effect mode of the introduction effect, the effect mode of the counting effect, etc. are defined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect mode of the introduction effect, the effect mode of the counting effect, and the like may be determined without using the effect pattern of the timer effect.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the timer effect may be executed in the high base state, or the timer effect may be executed in both the low base state and the high base state.
-In the above embodiment, the variation pattern is determined based on the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern, but the variation pattern is not limited to this, and for example, a plurality of random numbers are used as the random numbers used for determining the variation pattern. You may. As a specific example, the major classification and the minor classification of the fluctuation pattern may be determined based on different random numbers. Further, for example, in the case of an outlier based on a random number for reach determination, either an outlier reach fluctuation pattern or an outlier variation pattern is determined, and based on the determination result, based on the value of another random number. , The variation pattern may be determined.

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

-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29, and for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time. Good.

-In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. You may. Further, the means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as, for example, an integral substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the function of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that comprehensively controls the effect and a display control board that controls the display of images.

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

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

-In the above embodiment, for example, a gaming machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area, thereby giving a jackpot game. (So-called "two types of gaming machines") may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a big hit lottery in a special game (so-called "a gaming machine in which one kind and two kinds are mixed"). Further, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a gaming ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, for example, a high probability state may not be given. Further, not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, for example, a slot machine in which a symbol variation game is executed according to a game start operation may be adopted. Further, in this case, it does not matter whether the slot machine stops the symbol in the symbol variation game according to the stop operation or the slot machine stops the symbol in the variation game after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, in the slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a re-game combination, etc.) is determined with the game start operation as an opportunity, and the symbol is stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination and a stop operation mode in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are an advantageous combination are notified. A state with a high probability) corresponds to an advantageous state.

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

(B) The first special effect is a special image in which the execution of a specific effect is started during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle, and then the counting of time is started during the execution of the non-final fluctuation cycle or the final fluctuation cycle. The second special effect is an effect of displaying a special image that starts counting the time during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle after the execution of the specific effect is started during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle. It is characterized by being.

(C) The special notice effect is executed at the same timing in the specific symbol variation game regardless of the number of pending symbol variation games held at the start of execution of the specific symbol variation game. The feature is that it is a production.

(D) Specify the jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery according to the entry of the game ball into the starting means and the jackpot lottery for winning the jackpot lottery in the specific symbol variation game according to the entry of the game ball into the starting means. By the specific information generating means for generating possible specific information, the special effect determining means for determining whether to execute the special effect based on the specific information generated by the specific information generating means, and the special effect determining means. When it is decided to execute the special effect, the effect control means for controlling the effect execution means to execute the special effect is provided, and the advantageous state is given after the end of the symbol variation game won in the big hit lottery. It is characterized by being a big hit game to be played.

(E) In a game machine in which an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player is given after a specific display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the effect executing means is provided, and the effect executing means counts the time. It is possible to execute a special effect for displaying a special image related to, and when the special image is displayed as a special counting result in the special effect, a special notice effect is executed, and the special effect includes the first special effect and the first special effect. There are two special effects, the first special effect is an effect that starts execution during the execution of a predetermined symbol change game prior to the specific symbol change game, and the second special effect is the specific symbol change game. This is an effect that starts execution during the execution of, and the special notice effect is the effect of the specific symbol variation game in both the case where the first special effect is executed and the case where the second special effect is executed. It is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during execution, and the effect content of the special notice effect is common to both the case where the first special effect is executed and the case where the second special effect is executed. The special image is an image that starts counting time from a predetermined time longer than that displayed in the second special effect when it is displayed in the first special effect. Yes, the effect executing means can execute a specific effect before the special image for starting time counting in the special effect is displayed, and the specific effect can be performed over a predetermined first effect time. There are a first specific effect to be executed and a second specific effect to be executed over a predetermined second effect time longer than the first effect time, and the first special effect is the predetermined symbol variation game. After executing the first specific effect for the first effect time during the execution of, a special image for starting time counting during the execution of the specific symbol variation game or the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game is displayed. After executing the second specific effect for the second effect time during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game, the time during the execution of the specific symbol variation game or the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game. It is characterized in that a special image may be displayed to start counting.

(F) The specific effect includes a third specific effect, and the first special effect executes the first specific effect for the first effect time during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game. When the execution of the first specific effect is completed during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game, the third specific effect is executed, and the third specific effect is executed during the execution of the specific symbol variation game or the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game. When displaying a special image that starts counting the time when the execution of the specific effect is completed, and during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game, the second specific effect is executed over the second effect time, and the above When the execution of the second specific effect is completed during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game, the third specific effect is executed, and the third specific effect is executed during the execution of the specific symbol variation game or the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game. It is characterized in that a special image that starts counting the time may be displayed when the execution of the specific effect is completed.

(G) The special effect has a third special effect, and the special notice effect has a lower degree of advantage expectation than the first special notice effect and the first special notice effect. There are two special notice effects, and the effect execution means executes the first special notice effect when the special image is displayed as a special counting result in the first special effect, and the special image in the second special effect. Is displayed as a special counting result, the first special notice effect is executed, and when the special image is displayed as a special counting result in the third special effect, the second special notice effect is executed, and the special notice effect is executed. When the image is displayed in the first special effect and the second special effect, the image is characterized in that the time counting starts from a longer time than when it is displayed in the third special effect. To do.

A1 ... normal actuator, A2 ... special actuator, SE1 ... first start sensor, SE2 ... second start sensor, SE3 ... special prize sensor, SE4 ... gate sensor, SE5 ... general prize sensor, 10 ... pachinko game machine, 20 ... game Board, 22a ... 1st special symbol display unit, 22b ... 2nd special symbol display unit, 27 ... effect display device (effect execution means), 28 ... 1st start port, 29 ... 2nd start port, 30 ... normal variable member , 31 ... Grand prize opening, 32 ... Special variable member, 33 ... Gate, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU (big hit lottery means, specific information generation means), 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM , 41 ... Sub-control board, 41a ... Sub-control CPU (effect control means, special effect determination means, specific means), 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (1)

An advantageous state is given to the player after the specific display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, while an advantageous state is given to the player after the non-specific display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In a game machine that is not
Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production
One or more fluctuation cycles are executed in one symbol fluctuation game,
The effect executing means can execute a special effect for displaying a special image related to time counting, and executes a special notice effect when the special image is displayed as a special counting result in the special effect.
The special production includes a first special production and a second special production.
The first special effect is an effect that starts execution during execution of a non-final fluctuation cycle prior to the final fluctuation cycle among a plurality of fluctuation cycles.
The second special effect is an effect that starts execution during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle.
The special notice effect is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle in both the case where the first special effect is executed and the case where the second special effect is executed. ,
The effect content of the special notice effect is common to both the case where the first special effect is executed and the case where the second special effect is executed.
When displayed in the first special effect, the special image is an image that starts counting time from a time longer than that displayed in the second special effect by a predetermined time.
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect before the special image that starts counting the time is displayed in the special effect.
The specific effect includes a first specific effect executed over a predetermined first effect time and a second specific effect executed over a predetermined second effect time longer than the first effect time. There is
The first special effect is a special effect in which the first specific effect is executed for the first effect time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle, and then the counting of time is started during the execution of the non-final variation cycle. When displaying an image, and after executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle, a special case of starting counting time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle. Images may be displayed,
The second special effect is a special image in which the first specific effect is executed for the first effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle, and then the counting of time is started during the execution of the final variation cycle. When displaying, and after executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle, a special image for starting counting the time during the execution of the final variation cycle is displayed. In some cases, a special image in which the first specific effect is executed over the first effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle, and then the counting of time is started during the execution of the final variation cycle. And display a special image that starts counting the time during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle after executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the final fluctuation cycle. The timing to start counting the time is different from the case of
When a specific number of fluctuation cycles are executed in one symbol variation game, the time from the start of the symbol variation game to the execution of the special notice effect when the non-specific display result is displayed, and The time from the start of the symbol variation game to the execution of the special advance notice effect when the specific display result is displayed is the same as that of the gaming machine.

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