JP6928020B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

As a gaming machine, a gaming ball, which is a gaming medium, is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and when the gaming ball wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area, a predetermined winning value is given to the player. There is one configured in. Further, a variable display means capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display means, a predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give the player (so-called pachinko machine).

The winning value is to pay out the winning ball or give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball in the winning area. Further, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a winning ball when a specific display result is obtained, or for the player. It is to generate the right to be in an advantageous state and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started by the variable display means based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If this is done, a "big hit (advantageous state)" will occur. The derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which the hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prizes are awarded to the large prize openings, the large prize openings are closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round.

In addition, as a look-ahead notice effect for a variable display that has not yet started, there is a gaming machine capable of executing a light emission effect in which a light emitting means emits light in a predetermined mode (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-175053 (paragraph 0637)

However, although the light emission effect has been started, the end control of the light emission effect may not be performed normally due to some trouble. In such a case, the light emission of the predetermined mode of the light emission means is continuously performed, and the light emission is forever There was a risk that the player might misunderstand that the light emission effect was being performed.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of terminating light emission according to a predetermined mode of the light emitting means without discomfort even when the end control of the light emitting effect is not normally performed.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can perform variable display (for example, variable display of a special symbol or an effect symbol) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. A light emitting means capable of emitting light (for example, a specific LED), a determining means for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state (for example, a portion of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing step S110), and a determining means. Based on the determination means for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state (for example, the part in which steps 014IW1217 and S1228 are executed in the game control microcomputer 100) and the determination result by the determination means before the determination by , At least until the specific variable display (for example, target variation) that is the target of the determination is executed, the light emitting means emits light in a predetermined mode (for example, white, red) (for example, the specific LED in the look-ahead notice effect). lighting) capable of executing emission effect execution unit (e.g., in effect control CPU 120, a portion) for performing the steps 014IWS108, comprising a light-emitting effect execution means continues to emit light even during the execution of a particular variable display means to emit light in a predetermined manner, make turns off the light emitting hand stage at a predetermined timing before the specific variable display is finished (e.g., a second timing for developing first timing normal reach is started, the normal reach the super reach) The light emitting effect can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the specific LED by executing steps 014IWS4803 and S4810), and the light emitting effect is started, but the process of turning off the light emitting means at a predetermined timing is performed. When the light emission by the predetermined mode of the light emitting means is not terminated at the predetermined timing due to improper execution, the specific timing after the predetermined timing (for example, the fluctuation stop timing of the target fluctuation, the fluctuation after the target fluctuation) The process of turning off the light emitting means at the start timing, the fluctuation end timing after the target fluctuation (modification example 1), the customer waiting demo designation command reception timing (modification example 1), and the execution timing of the specific effect (modification example 2)). (For example, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the specific LED at the fluctuation stop timing of the target variation by performing steps 014IWS2103 to S2106. The effect control CPU 120 in the first modification is step 0. By performing 14IWS673A and S2104, the specific LED is turned off at the fluctuation end timing after the target fluctuation or the customer waiting demo designation command reception timing. The effect control CPU 120 in the second modification turns off the specific LED at the execution end timing of the cut-in effect by performing step 014IWS3008. ). According to such a configuration, even when the end control of the light emitting effect is not normally performed, it is possible to end the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means without discomfort.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the light emitting effect executing means sets the predetermined timings at the first timing during execution of the specific variable display (for example, the first timing at which the normal reach is started) and the first timing after the first timing. It may be possible to execute a light emitting effect that terminates light emission according to a predetermined mode of the light emitting means at any of a plurality of timings including two timings (for example, a second timing that develops from normal reach to super reach). .. According to such a configuration, even when the end control of the light emitting effect is not normally performed, it is possible to end the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means without discomfort.

(Means 3) In the means 2, the light emitting effect executing means can execute a light emitting effect that terminates light emission according to a predetermined mode of the light emitting means at different timings based on the degree of expectation that the light emitting means is controlled to an advantageous state (for example). The effect control CPU 120 may determine the end timing using the end timing determination lottery table (see FIG. 8-19), and turn off the specific LED at the determined timing). According to such a configuration, even when the end control of the light emitting effect is not normally performed, it is possible to end the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means without discomfort.

(Means 4) When the means 2 or the means 3 does not end the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means at any of the first timing and the second timing, the light emitting according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means is forcibly terminated. Information (for example, the forced termination flag) is set (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 014IWS4807), and when the information is set at the end of the specific variable display, the light emitting means is determined. Special control for terminating the light emission according to the mode may be performed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 014IWS2103 to S2106). According to such a configuration, even when the end control of the light emitting effect is not normally performed, it is possible to end the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means without discomfort.

(Means 5) In any of the means 2 to the means 4, a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) suggesting that the effect is controlled to an advantageous state at a timing after the second timing can be executed. The effect execution means (for example, the portion of the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 014IWS8105 when a variation pattern accompanied by super reach is selected) and the effect control to an advantageous state after the specific effect is executed during the execution of the specific effect. The special effect executing means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 014IWS3005) capable of executing a special effect (for example, a cut-in effect) suggesting the degree of expectation to be performed is provided. It is possible to execute a special effect of causing the light emitting means to emit light in a special mode (for example, green, blue, purple) different from the predetermined mode, and the light emitting effect is started, but the light is emitted at a predetermined timing due to the occurrence of a predetermined event. When the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the means is not terminated, it is possible to execute a special control for ending the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means by causing the light emitting means to emit light in a special mode in accordance with the execution of the special effect (for example). , The effect control CPU 120 may execute step 014IWS3008). According to such a configuration, it is possible to forcibly terminate the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means without discomfort.

(Means 6) A gaming machine that can be set to any of a plurality of set values (for example, 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player in any of the means 1 to the means 5. , The suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the suggestion effect (for example, the chance-up effect) suggesting that the control is controlled in an advantageous state has executed the chance-up effect determination process shown in FIG. 9-2. A portion for executing the effect processing during variable display later) is provided, and the suggestion effect execution means can execute a special suggestion effect for notifying that the effect is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, the effect control CPU 120). When the chance-up effect is controlled by the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 in an advantageous state, the execution rate of the special suggestion effect differs depending on the set value (for example, FIG. 9). As shown in -4 (A), when determining the effect pattern of the chance-up effect based on the variable display result being a big hit, the pattern CU- according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The part where the total of the ratio determined in 3 and the ratio determined in pattern CU-4 is different) may be used. According to such a configuration, the set value set in the gaming machine can be suggested to the player by the execution ratio of the special suggestion effect that notifies that the player is controlled to the advantageous state. You can improve your interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decorative pattern prepared in advance. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for big hit and the variation pattern type determination table for small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern type determination table for detachment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit variation pattern determination table stored in ROM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the deviation variation pattern determination table stored in ROM. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a variable category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a variable category command. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning prize determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the production process at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning a prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the read-ahead notice setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the look-ahead effect execution lottery table, the lamp mode determination lottery table, and the telop mode determination lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process in the effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the end timing determination lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure in the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure in the effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing chart in the look-ahead notice production. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of the command analysis processing in the modification 1. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display | effect process in the effect control process process in the modification 1. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure hit waiting process in the effect control process process in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing chart in the look-ahead notice production in the modification 1. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the cut-in mode determination lottery table in the modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing chart in the look-ahead notice production in the modification 2. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the chance up effect decision process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern of the chance up production. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of the chance up production. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value suggestion effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect pattern of the setting value suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of the setting value suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the feasible period of the chance up effect and the set value suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the chance up effect. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the setting value suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the feasible period of the chance up effect in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution stage of the step-up effect in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the feasible period of the chance up effect in a modification. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production pattern of the chance up effect in the modification.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area), a variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

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

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening that is always maintained in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for gaming effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, stick controller 31A and push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (although the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is the upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as the opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability big hit" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if a part or all of the RAM 102 is stopped from supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). (Including the decision, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and signals indicating the operation contents as appropriate). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode specified by the lamp signal. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

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

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal or not (step). S5). In step S5, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, the effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and the effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of times jackpots have occurred) and start information (starting) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the details. See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead judgment is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the reserved information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

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

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is set using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "loss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

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

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or, driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and issuing a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the jackpot middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the jackpot game state. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature section 014IW)
Next, the feature unit 014IW will be described.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided in the feature unit 014IW, the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 8-1 is provided.

FIG. 8-1 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of a decorative pattern prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 8-1, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-1 is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off” and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach”. ~ Non-reach PA1-4 fluctuation patterns are available. Further, as variable patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach", normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2 and normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 , Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2, and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2. As shown in FIG. 8-1, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4, which is used when the reach is not reached and is accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-variated once. Of the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-1 is used, the re-variation is performed once. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-2 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily stop the decorative symbol that is temporarily out of alignment from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the display result, and then re-execute the variable display of the decorative symbol. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4, as variable patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, Normal PB2-3 to Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3 to Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1 to Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1 to Special PG2-2 Fluctuation patterns are available. In FIG. 8-1, the fluctuation patterns of the special PG1-1 to the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-1 to the special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when a sudden probability change big hit or small hit occurs. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, among the fluctuation patterns used when the sudden change is not a big hit or a small hit and accompanied by the effect of a pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-3 is used, the re-variation is performed once. .. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when the normal PB2-4 is used, the re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the fluctuation patterns used in the case of reaching and accompanied by the effect of the pseudo-ream, when Super PA3-3 to Super PA3-4 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3, which is used in the case of a sudden probability change big hit or a small hit and is accompanied by a pseudo-ream effect, is re-variated once.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined by using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation is determined by using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). Determine one of the fluctuation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process.

The fluctuation pattern type is a group of a plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the characteristics of the fluctuation mode. For example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with normal reach, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach A, and a fluctuation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into fluctuation pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream, and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern without a pseudo-ream, a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of one re-variation, and a re-variation. It may be divided into a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of two fluctuations and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of three re-variations. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a sliding effect.

In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a normal jackpot or a probabilistic jackpot, a normal CA3-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern accompanied only by a normal reach, and a fluctuation accompanied by a normal reach and a pseudo-ream. It is classified into a normal CA3-2, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a pattern, and a super CA3-3, which is a fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Further, in the case of a sudden probability change jackpot, it is classified into a special CA4-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a non-reach fluctuation pattern and a special CA4-2 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern accompanied by reach. ing. Further, in the case of a small hit, it is classified into a special CA4-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a non-reach fluctuation pattern. Further, in the case of an outlier, there are a non-reach CA2-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern without reach and a specific effect, and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern without reach but with a specific effect. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of shortened fluctuation without reach and specific effect, and normal CA2-4 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach. Normal CA2-5, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with a pseudo-ream of two normal reach and re-variation, and normal CA2, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with a pseudo-reach of normal reach and one re-variation. It is classified into -6 and Super CA2-7, which is a fluctuation pattern type with super reach.

8-2 (A) to 8-2 (C) are explanatory views showing a variation pattern type determination table for big hits. The jackpot variation pattern type determination table sets the variation pattern type to a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. ) Is a table referenced to determine one of a plurality of types.

In each jackpot fluctuation pattern type judgment table, numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for judgment of the fluctuation pattern type, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3- 3. Judgment values corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 are set.

For example, the variation pattern type determination table for jackpots shown in FIG. 8-2 (A) used when the jackpot type is "normal jackpot" and FIG. 8-2 used when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot". The allocation of judgment values for the fluctuation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different from that of the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in (B).

In this way, when the jackpot variation pattern type determination tables selected according to the jackpot type are compared, the allocation of the determination values for each variation pattern type is different according to the jackpot type. In addition, judgment values are assigned to different fluctuation pattern types according to the jackpot type. Therefore, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types according to the determination result of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used, and the proportions determined for the same variation pattern type can be different.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 (A) and 8-2 (B), in this embodiment, in the case of "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is used. When the value of is 150 to 251 it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

In addition, regarding the super reach jackpot, a fluctuation pattern type with a pseudo-ream (a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) and a fluctuation pattern type without a pseudo-ream (Super PB3-3, Super). It may be divided into the fluctuation pattern type) including the fluctuation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, in both the jackpot variation pattern type determination table for normal jackpot and the jackpot variation pattern type determination table for probability variation jackpot, the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-ream and the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-ream are not accompanied. The fluctuation pattern type will be assigned.

Further, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table used when the jackpot type is "sudden probability variation jackpot", for example, when the jackpot type such as special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 is other than "sudden probability variation jackpot". Is assigned a judgment value to a variation pattern type to which a judgment value is not assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result becomes "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "sudden probability change big hit" and the sudden probability change big hit state is controlled, it is different from the case of controlling to the normal big hit or the big hit state by the probability change big hit. It can be determined according to the fluctuation pattern type.

Further, FIG. 8-2 (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern type determination table for small hits. In the small hit variation pattern type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit pattern, the variation pattern type is set to a plurality of types based on the random number (random 2) for the variation pattern type determination. A table referenced to determine one of them. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (D), when it is decided to make a small hit, a case where a special CA4-1 is determined as a fluctuation pattern type is shown. ing.

8-3 (A) to 8-3 (C) are explanatory views showing a variation pattern type determination table for detachment. Of these, FIG. 8-3 (A) shows a variation pattern type determination table for deviation used when the game state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 5. Further, FIG. 8-3 (B) shows a variation pattern type determination table for deviation used when the game state is the normal state and the total number of reserved storages is 5 or more. Further, FIG. 8-3 (C) shows a variation pattern type determination table for deviation used when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time saving state. In the variation pattern type determination table for deviation, when it is determined that the variable display result is to be an deviation pattern, the variation pattern type is selected from among a plurality of types based on the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type. A table referenced to determine one.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-3, a case where different deviation pattern type determination tables are used for the case where the game state is the probability change state or the time saving state and the case where the total number of reserved storages is 5 or more is shown. However, it may be configured to use a common deviation pattern type determination table for the case of the probability change state or the time saving state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 5 or more. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), a case is shown in which a common probability variation / time saving variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the total number of pending storages, but the probability variation / time saving deviation is used. As the variation pattern type determination table for use, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for deviation (tables in which the ratios of determination values are different) according to the total number of pending storages may be used.

In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the out-of-order variation pattern type determination table used when the total reserved storage number is less than 5, and the total reserved storage number is 5 or more. Although the case of using two types of tables, that is, the deviation variation pattern type determination table to be used, is shown, the method of dividing the deviation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate outlier variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for 0 total pending storage number, for 1 total pending storage number, and for 2 total pending storage number). , For the total number of reserved storages of 3, for the total number of reserved storages of 4, ... The out-of-order fluctuation pattern type determination table may be used separately). Further, for example, an out-of-order variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the total reserved storage number may be used. For example, the out-of-order variation pattern type determination table for the total number of reserved storages 0 to 2, the total number of reserved storages 3, the total number of reserved storages 4, and so on may be used.

Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of out-of-order fluctuation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of reserved storages, but the outlier variation pattern type determination is made according to the first number of reserved storages and the second number of reserved storages. A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed, the deviation variation pattern type determination table separately prepared for each value of the first reserved storage number may be used (that is, the first reserved storage number). For 0 pieces, for 1st hold storage number, for 1st hold storage number 2 pieces, for 1st hold storage number 3 pieces, for 1st hold storage number 4 pieces ... You may use each separately). Further, for example, an out-of-order variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, the out-of-order variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved storage number 0 to 2, the first reserved storage number 3, the first reserved storage number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved storage number or the second reserved storage number is large (for example, 5 or more), the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with a short variation time may be easily selected. .. Further, even in such a case, a common determination value may be assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach as a specific variable display pattern.

The "specific production mode" is a fluctuation pattern type or fluctuation pattern in which at least the degree of expectation for a big hit is set high, such as a fluctuation pattern accompanied by super reach, and the player can have a feeling of expectation for the big hit. Is. Further, the "expectation degree (reliability) for a big hit" indicates the appearance rate (probability) at which a big hit appears when a variable display (for example, a variable display accompanied by super reach) is executed according to the specific production mode. ing. For example, the jackpot expectation when a variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when it is determined to be a jackpot) / (when it is determined to be a jackpot and when it is lost). It is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is performed in both cases.

In each deviation pattern type determination table, the numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3, normal. Judgment values corresponding to any of the fluctuation pattern types of CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 are set.

As shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) and 8-3 (B), in this embodiment, when the game is out of order and the game state is the normal state, a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is used. When the value of is 230 to 251 it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of reserved storages.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) and 8-3 (B), in this embodiment, when the game is out of alignment and the game state is the normal state, a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is used. When the value of is 1 to 79, it can be seen that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed without reaching at least (without a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect) regardless of the total number of reserved memories. Due to such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (variation pattern type determination table for loss) is at least a part of the variable display patterns other than the variable display pattern for reach (variation pattern with reach). On the other hand, a common determination is made regardless of the number of rights to be stored by the hold storage means (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer) (first hold storage number, second hold storage number, total hold storage number). Values (1-79 in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) and (B)) are configured to be assigned. As shown in this embodiment, the "variable display pattern other than the variable display pattern for reach" is a variable display result without, for example, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect. Is a variable display pattern (variable pattern) used when is not a big hit.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2, a case where a common jackpot variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown, but the current gaming state is a probabilistic state or Depending on whether the time is shortened or the normal state, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. Further, in this embodiment, when the total number of reserved storages is 5 or more, the variation pattern of shortening variation is determined by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 8-3 (B). Although the case is shown in which the case is configured so as to be performed, the total number of reserved storages (the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number) when the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation can be selected according to the current gaming state. The threshold value may be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved storages is 3 (or, for example, when the number of 1st reserved storages or the 2nd reserved storages is 2), it is for shortening. The variation pattern type judgment table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. Even in the case of (or, for example, even when the number of first reserved memory or the second number of reserved memory is 0 or 1 which is smaller), the variation pattern of shortening variation is selected by selecting the variation pattern type determination table for shortening. It may be decided.

8-4 (A) and 8-4 (B) are explanatory views showing a hit variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the hit fluctuation pattern judgment table, when it is determined that the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit", a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is obtained according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type. It is a table referred to for determining the fluctuation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on (random number 3). The fluctuation pattern determination table for each hit is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is set to either normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 or super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is set to special CA4. The hit variation pattern determination table is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result of -1 or special CA4-2. Each hit fluctuation pattern judgment table is a numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for the fluctuation pattern judgment according to the fluctuation pattern type, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is "big hit". Includes data (judgment value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case of.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), as the fluctuation pattern types, the fluctuation pattern type including the fluctuation pattern with only the normal reach, the normal CA3-1, and the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation pattern with the normal reach and the pseudo-ream are included. It is shown that the types are classified into normal CA3-2, which is a type, and super CA3-3, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by pseudo-reach together with super reach). There is. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), as the fluctuation pattern types, the special CA4-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a non-reach fluctuation pattern and the special CA4-1 which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with reach are special. The case where it is classified into CA4-2 is shown. In FIG. 8-4 (B), the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, instead of dividing the variation pattern type according to the presence / absence of reach. In this case, for example, the special CA4-1 includes the special PG1-1 and the special PG2-1 which are fluctuation patterns without the specific effect, and the special CA4-2 includes the special PG1-2 and the special with the specific effect. It may be configured to include PG1-3 and special PG2-2.

FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a deviation variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. The out-of-order fluctuation pattern determination table fluctuates based on a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is "out of order". A table that is referenced to determine a pattern to be one of several types. The out-of-order fluctuation pattern determination table is selected as the table to be used according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern type.

8-6 and 8-7 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Variation pattern command) (corresponds to each variation pattern XX). That is, when each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 8-1 is given a unique number, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the command 80XX (H), the image display device 5 controls to start the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a small hit, and the type of big hit. Since the effect control CPU 120 determines the display result of the decorative symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command (or symbol variation designation command). The variation pattern command may include information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol.

The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the game machine is started, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if the data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, the initialization designation. Send a command.

Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

The commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, for designating the start of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, a jackpot start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command is used depending on the type of jackpot. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used in the case of "normal big hit" or "probability big hit", and the small hit in the case of "sudden change big hit" or "small hit". / Sudden change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. Although the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a fanfare designation command for suddenly probabilistic jackpot start designation when it is a sudden big hit, it may be configured not to send a fanfare designation command when it is a small hit. good.

The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (command for designating the opening of the large winning opening) indicating the display during the opening of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value for designating the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for the large winning opening opening designation command, a different large winning opening opening designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the jackpot game, a command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted and the tenth round during the jackpot game is executed. Is transmitted a command (A10A (H)) during which the large winning opening is open to specify the round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening the large winning opening) indicating the closing of the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value for designating the round is set in the EXT data and transmitted for the designated command after opening the large winning opening, a different designated command after opening the large winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the jackpot game, a designation command (A201 (H)) is transmitted after opening the jackpot to specify round 1, and when ending the tenth round during the jackpot game. Is transmitted a designated command (A20A (H)) after opening the large winning opening that designates round 10.

The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending 1 designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used when ending the jackpot game by "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot". The command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the end of the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 100 is configured to send an ending designation command for suddenly probabilistic jackpot end designation when it is a sudden probability change jackpot, but not to send an ending designation command when it is a small hit. May be good.

The command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating the background display when the game state is the probability change state. The command B002 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state background designation command) for designating the background display when the gaming state is the time saving state.

The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start prize designation command) for designating that the first start prize has been awarded. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start prize designation command) for designating that the second start prize has been awarded. In this embodiment, the first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command below.

The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total hold storage number designation command) for designating the total number (total hold storage number) which is the total of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number. "XX" in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total number of pending storages. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total hold storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the total hold storage number is subtracted by 1. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a total hold storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the total hold storage number subtraction designation command, but does not use the total hold storage number subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total number of pending storages, a command for specifying the total number of pending storages after subtraction may be sent.

In this embodiment, as a command for designating the number of reserved memories, a case of transmitting a command for specifying the total number of reserved storages for specifying the total number of reserved storages is shown. It may be configured to send a command that specifies the number of pending storages that has increased. Specifically, when the first hold storage increases, the first hold storage number specification command for specifying the first hold storage number is transmitted, and when the second hold storage increases, the second hold storage number is specified. The second hold storage number designation command may be transmitted.

Further, in this embodiment, as the hold storage information, a start prize designation command for specifying which of the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening has been won is transmitted, and the total number of hold storages is specified. Although the case of transmitting the command for specifying the total number of pending storages to be performed is shown, the effect control command to be transmitted as the pending storage information is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, a hold storage number addition designation command (first hold storage number addition designation command or second hold storage number addition designation command) indicating that the first hold storage number or the second hold storage number has increased when the hold storage number increases. While sending the specified command), when the number of reserved storages decreases, the 1st reserved storage number subtraction specification command (1st reserved storage number subtraction specification command or the 1st reserved storage number subtraction specification command) indicating that the 1st reserved storage number or the 2nd reserved storage number has decreased The second hold storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

The command C4XX (H) and the command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation commands) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol designation command) that indicates whether or not a big hit is made, whether or not a small hit is made, and the judgment result of the type of big hit among the judgment results at the time of winning. be. Further, the command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a judgment result (judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type) of which judgment value range the value of the random number for judgment of the fluctuation pattern type falls within the judgment result at the time of winning. (Variable category command).

In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see FIG. 8-12) described later, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it will be a big hit, whether or not it will be a small hit, and whether or not it will be a big hit at the time of starting winning. Type, fluctuation pattern type Judges which judgment value range the value of the random number for judgment falls within. Then, a value for designating a big hit or a small hit or a value for designating the type of the big hit is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control is performed to transmit to the effect control CPU 120. In addition, a value that specifies a range of determination values as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variable category command, and control is performed to transmit the effect to the effect control CPU 120. In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit or a small hit, the type of the big hit, and the variable category based on the value set in the symbol designation command. Based on the command, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type becomes a predetermined determination value, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

FIG. 8-8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the symbol designation command. As shown in FIG. 8-8, in this embodiment, EXT data is set according to whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made, and the type of the big hit, and a symbol designation command is transmitted.

For example, in the winning effect processing described later, when it is determined that the result is "out of place", the CPU 103 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 1 designation command) in which "00 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the "normal jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 103 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 2 designation command) in which "01 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the "probability variation jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 103 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 3 designation command) in which "02 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that a "sudden probability change jackpot" occurs, the CPU 103 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 4 designation command) in which "03 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that the result is a "small hit", the CPU 103 transmits a symbol designation command (symbol 5 designation command) in which "04 (H)" is set in the EXT data. The EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, it is possible to standardize the data to be read when setting the symbol designation command and when setting the display result designation command.

8-9 and 8-10 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, in this embodiment, which game state is used, which display result is the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, and the variation pattern at the time of starting winning. A value is set in the EXT data and a variable category command is transmitted according to the determination that the value of the random number for type determination falls within the range of which determination value.

For example, when it is determined that the game state is normal and out of order at the time of starting winning, in step 014IWS232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 103 first determines whether the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79. Judge whether or not. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79, the CPU 103 transmits the variation category 1 command in which "00 (H)" is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the game state is the normal state, the non-reach CA2-1 variation pattern type is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 1 to 79 regardless of the total number of reserved storages. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 based on the reception of the variation category 1 command. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 89, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 2 command in which "01 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 90 to 99, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 3 command in which "02 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 100 to 169, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 4 command in which "03 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 170 to 199, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 5 command in which "04 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 200 to 214, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 6 command in which "05 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 215 to 229, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 7 command in which "06 (H)" is set in the EXT data. Next, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 8 command in which "07 (H)" is set in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251. In this embodiment, when the game state is the normal state, the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total number of reserved storages. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is Super CA2-7 based on the reception of the variation category 8 command.

Specifically, the thresholds 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 used to determine which of the above fluctuation categories belong to are shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) and 8-3 (B). It is derived by picking up the values that can be the boundaries of the range of judgment values assigned to each fluctuation pattern type in the deviation pattern type judgment table for deviation shown in. This also applies to the subsequent variation categories 9 to 10, 21 to 29, and each variation in the variation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 8-2 (A) to (D) and FIG. 8-3 (C). A threshold value used for category judgment is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of the range of judgment values assigned to the pattern type.

Further, for example, when it is determined that the game state is in a probabilistic state or a time saving state and is out of order at the time of starting winning, in step 014IWS232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 103 first sets the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type to 1. It is determined whether or not it becomes ~ 219. When the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 103 sets "08 (H)" in the EXT data. Send category 9 commands. Next, the CPU 103 sets "09 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the fluctuation pattern type of Super CA2-7). Send a variable category 10 command.

Even when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA2-7 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251. By doing so, it is possible to assign a common determination value to the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA2-7 regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, when the processing of step 014IWS232 of the processing of the winning effect, which will be described later, is executed, if it is out of order, the common determination processing may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. Further, in this case, it is possible to eliminate the need for the game state determination process in step 014IWS226.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a "normal big hit" is obtained at the time of starting winning, in step 014IWS232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74. Is determined. When the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 1 to 74 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 103 sets "10 (H)" in the EXT data. 21 Send a command. Next, the CPU 103 sets "11 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 75 to 149 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is normal CA3-2). The variable category 22 command is sent. Next, the CPU 103 sets "12 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of Super CA3-3). The variable category 23 command is sent.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a "probability variation jackpot" is obtained at the time of starting winning, in step 014IWS232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38. Is determined. When the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 1 to 38 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 103 sets "13 (H)" in the EXT data. 24 Send a command. Next, the CPU 103 sets "14 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 39 to 79 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type is normal CA3-2). Send a variable category 25 command. Next, the CPU 103 sets "15 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 80 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of Super CA3-3). Send variable category 26 commands.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a sudden change in jackpot occurs at the time of starting winning, in step 014IWS232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100. To judge. When the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type is 1 to 100 (that is, when the fluctuation pattern type of the special CA4-1 is used), the CPU 103 sets "16 (H)" in the EXT data. 27 Send a command. Next, the CPU 103 sets "17 (H)" in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, when it becomes the variation pattern type of the special CA4-2). 28 Send a command.

Further, for example, when it is determined that a small hit is obtained at the time of starting winning, the CPU 103 transmits a variable category 29 command in which "18 (H)" is set in the EXT data.

It should be noted that the total number of pending memories is not always the same when the winning judgment is made at the start winning and when the variation display is actually started. Therefore, the variation indicated by the winning determination result specification command. It is possible that the pattern type does not match the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, at least for the fluctuation pattern types of Super CA2-7 and Super CA3-3, a common determination value is assigned regardless of the total number of reserved storages (Fig. 8-2, FIG. 8-2). (See Fig. 8-3), there is no inconsistency between the winning judgment result and the fluctuation pattern type of the fluctuation display that is actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect described later may be executed for the variation display determined at the time of winning when the variation pattern type of the super CA2-7 or the super CA3-3 is obtained. It should be noted that the fluctuation category commands shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 (specifically, the fluctuation category 8 command and the fluctuation category) are obtained only when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern types are Super CA2-7 and Super CA3-3. 23 commands, variable category 26 commands only) may be transmitted, and variable category commands may not be transmitted in the case of winning determination results of other variable pattern types. Further, when it is determined at the time of winning that the values are other than Super CA2-7 and Super CA3-3, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted.

Further, in this embodiment, since a common determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the non-reach CA2-1 regardless of the total number of reserved storages (see FIG. 8-3), the look-ahead notice effect (see FIG. 8-3). It may be configured to execute the so-called look-ahead notice effect).

The "look-ahead notice effect" is a notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the advance notice effect. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a look-ahead advance notice effect for displaying a special background image on the image display device 5. In addition, during the execution of the look-ahead notice effect, a specific light emitting member (specific LED) provided on the game board 2 is turned on, and a suggestion display indicating that the look-ahead notice effect is being executed (“pre-reading effect in progress”). ”) Is displayed on the image display device 5. As will be described in detail later, the reliability of being controlled to the jackpot game state based on the fluctuation that is the production target of the look-ahead notice effect has been suggested by the light emission mode of the specific LED and the display mode of the telop display. There is.

In this embodiment, the process of determining the winning time is executed every time the starting winning is generated, the symbol designation command shown in FIG. 8-8 is transmitted, and the variation shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10. A category command is sent. Then, the effect control CPU 120 announces in advance whether or not it will be a big hit or whether or not it will reach before the variation display of the advance notice target is started, based on the received symbol designation command or variation category command. Execute pre-reading notice.

When the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-mentioned effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, it is shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7. The display state of the image display device 5 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice control board 13 according to the contents.

For example, the game control microcomputer 100 specifies a variation pattern of a decorative symbol each time a start prize is received and variable display of a special symbol is started in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to "0". Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

As a method of transmitting the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 one byte at a time with eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7. In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wavy) capture signal (effect control INT signal) instructing the capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts the process of capturing 1-byte data by the interrupt process.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed in a variable manner (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. Can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, and is produced along with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the effect component such as the image display device 5, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120 can be prevented from increasing.

FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing the start winning determination process in step S101. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step 014IWS1211). If the first start port switch 22A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step 014IWS1222. When the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold storage for counting the first hold storage number). (Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step 014IWS1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step 014IWS1222.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (step 014IWS1213), and at the same time, the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Is increased by 1 (step 014IWS1214). Further, in the hold storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, the CPU 103 is set to an area corresponding to the value of the total held storage number counter. , The data indicating "first" is set (step 014IWS1215).

In this embodiment, when the first start port switch 22A is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening), the data indicating "first" is set, and the first 2 When the start port switch 22B is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins in the second start winning opening), the data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 103 sets 01 (H) as data indicating "first" when the first start port switch 22A is turned on in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), and sets 01 (H) as the data indicating "first". 2 When the start port switch 22B is turned on, 02 (H) is set as the data indicating “second”. In this case, if there is no corresponding hold storage, 00 (H) is set in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

In the hold specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total hold storage number counter value is secured. In the hold specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value of the total hold storage counter value (8 in this example) is secured, and the winning order is based on the winning in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Data indicating that it is "first" or "second" is set. Therefore, in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is stored. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 104 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (step 014IWS1216). In the process of step 014IWS1216, a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the start winning judgment process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. May be good. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

In the first hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first hold storage number is secured. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer include a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1) which is a software random number, and a variation. A random number for determining the pattern type (random 2) and a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) are stored. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning effect process for determining in advance the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed (step 014IWS1217). Then, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (step 014IWS1218), and also controls to transmit the variable category command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 014IWS1218). Step 014 IWS1219).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 014IWS1220), sets the value of the total hold storage number counter in the EXT data, and produces the total hold storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the control CPU 120 (step 014IWS1221).

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step 014IWS1222). If the second start port switch 22B is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold storage for counting the second hold storage number). (Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step 014IWS1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process ends as it is.

If the second hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the second hold storage number counter by 1 (step 014IWS1224), and at the same time, the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Is increased by 1 (step 014IWS1225). Further, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating "second" in the area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage number counter in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step 014IWS1226).

Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 104 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (step 014IWS1227). In the process of step 014IWS1227, a random R (random number for jackpot determination) which is a hardware random number, a random number for jackpot type determination (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a variation pattern The judgment random number (random number 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) is not extracted in the start winning judgment process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the second special symbol. May be good. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

Next, the CPU 103 executes the winning effect processing (step 014IWS1228). Then, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (step 014IWS1229), and also controls to transmit the variable category command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 014IWS1229). Step 014 IWS1230).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 014IWS1231), sets the value of the total hold storage number counter in the EXT data, and produces the total hold storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the control CPU 120 (step 014IWS1232).

FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing of steps 014IWS1217 and 06IWS1228. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 103 first compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in step 014IWS1216,06IWS1227 with the normal big hit determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 9 (A), and these are Check if they match (step 014IWS220). In this embodiment, at the timing when the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is started, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing described later, the big hit type is determined, and the variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern setting process. However, apart from that, at the timing when the game ball starts winning at the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, before the variable display based on the starting winning starts, at the time of winning. By executing the effect processing, it is confirmed in advance whether or not a big hit or a small hit is made, and which judgment value range the value of the random number for determining the type of the big hit and the fluctuation pattern type is within. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the variation display of the decorative symbol is executed, and as will be described later, the effect control CPU 120 determines based on the determination result at the time of winning. Perform a look-ahead notice effect.

If the big hit judgment random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit judgment value (N in step 014IWS220), the CPU 103 is set with a probability change flag indicating that the game state is a high probability state (probability change state). It is confirmed whether or not it is (step 014IWS221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 103 compares the big hit determination random number (random R) extracted in step 014IWS1216,06IWS1227 with the big hit judgment value at the time of probability change, and confirms whether or not they match (the probability change flag is set). Step 014 IWS222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variable displays will be executed between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step 014IWS221 whether or not the variable display is in the probable state and the time when the variable display based on the start winning is actually started. There is. Therefore, the gaming state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step 014IWS221 or not and the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started (for example, the variation start). If a probabilistic jackpot or a sudden probabilistic jackpot occurs before, the normal state may change to the probabilistic state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined in step 014IWS221 at the start winning and the gaming state determined at the start of the fluctuation do not always match. In addition, in order to prevent such a discrepancy, the one with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the judgment at the start winning is made based on the changed game state. May be good.

If the big hit judgment random number (random R) does not match the big hit judgment value at the time of probability change (N in step 014IWS222), the CPU 103 uses the big hit judgment random number (random R) extracted in step 014IWS1126,06IWS1227 and the small hit judgment value. And to see if they match (step 014IWS223). In this case, the CPU 103 is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) when there is a start prize in the first start prize opening (when the effect processing at the time of winning in step 014IWS1217 is executed). It is determined whether or not it matches the small hit determination value. In addition, when there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening (when executing the winning effect processing in step 014IWS1228), the small hit determination set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) is determined. Determine if it matches the value.

If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in step 014IWS223), the CPU 103 sets the EXT data "00 (H)" indicating that it is "missing" in the symbol designation command. (Step 014IWS224).

Next, the CPU 103 performs a process of determining the current gaming state (step 014IWS225). In this embodiment, in step 014IWS225, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state and whether or not it is in the time saving state (specifically, whether or not the probabilistic change flag and the time saving flag are set). To judge. It should be noted that, from the time when the start winning is confirmed in step 014IWS225 whether or not it is in the probabilistic state and whether or not it is in the time saving state, there are a plurality of times between the time when the variation display based on the start winning is actually started. Variable display may be performed. Therefore, the game state changes between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step 014IWS225 and whether or not the time is shortened, and the time when the variation display based on the starting winning is actually started. (For example, if a probabilistic jackpot or a sudden probabilistic jackpot occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state is changed to the probabilistic state). Therefore, the gaming state determined in step 014IWS225 at the start winning and the gaming state determined at the start of the fluctuation do not always match. In addition, in order to prevent such a discrepancy, the one with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the judgment at the start winning is made based on the changed game state. May be good.

Then, the CPU 103 sets each threshold value for disconnection according to the determination result of step 014IWS225 (step 014IWS226). In this embodiment, a threshold value determination program for determining the threshold value is incorporated in advance, and by determining whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within the range of any determination value. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data to be set in the variable category command shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 is determined.

For example, the CPU 103 sets the threshold value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is the probability change state or the time saving state. In this case, in step 014IWS232 described later, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 219 or less, and when the threshold value is 219 or less (that is, when it is 1 to 219). Determines to set "08 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). If the threshold value is not 219 or less (that is, 220 to 251), it is determined that "09 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9).

Further, for example, when the CPU 103 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 103 sets the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 regardless of the total number of reserved storages. In this case, in step 014IWS232 described later, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 79 or less, and when the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, 1 to 79). Determines to set "00 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). Further, when the threshold value is 89 or less (that is, when it is 80 to 89), it is determined that "01 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). Further, when the threshold value is 99 or less (that is, when it is 90 to 99), it is determined that "02 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). Further, when the threshold value is 169 or less (that is, when it is 100 to 169), it is determined that "03 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). Further, when the threshold value is 199 or less (that is, when it is 170 to 199), it is determined that "04 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). Further, when the threshold value is 214 or less (that is, when it is 200 to 214), it is determined that "05 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). Further, when the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, when it is 215 to 229), it is determined that "06 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). Further, when the threshold value is not 229 or less (that is, when it is 230 to 251), it is determined that "07 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9).

In the example of the threshold value determination shown above, 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 are determined in order from the smallest threshold value, so that the one determined by the threshold value in the later order is used. It will never fall below the threshold of the previous order. That is, after determining whether or not the threshold value is 79 or less, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, the threshold value is not within the range of 1 to 79, which is equal to or less than the threshold value in the previous order, and is 80 to 89. It will be determined whether or not it is within the range of. Further, in this embodiment, the case where the threshold values are determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214 and 229 in ascending order is shown, but conversely, 229, 214, in order from the larger one. It may be determined as 199, 169, 99, 89 and 79. This also applies to the case where the determination using the other threshold values shown below is performed.

It should be noted that the threshold value in the normal state may always be set without determining the gaming state in step 014IWS225. Even with such a configuration, the range of judgment values is common for at least the fluctuation pattern type that is "non-reach out" and the fluctuation pattern type that is "super reach out", so that "non-reach" is used. It is possible to determine whether or not the result is "off" or "out of super reach".

When the big hit determination random number (random R) matches the small hit determination value (Y in step 014IWS223), the CPU 103 uses the EXT data "04 (H)" indicating that it is a "small hit" as a symbol designation command. Performs the process of setting to (step 014IWS227).

Next, the CPU 103 sets a threshold value for small hits (step 014IWS228). In this embodiment, the CPU 103 sets a threshold value 251 and determines in step 014IWS232, which will be described later, that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 251 (1 to 251). , It is determined that "18 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined that the EXT data "18 (H)" is set as it is without performing the threshold value determination.

When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step 014IWS220 or step 014IWS222, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in step 014IWS1126,06IWS1227. Is determined (step 014IWS229). In this case, the CPU 103 uses the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a when there is a start winning to the first starting winning opening (when the effect processing at the time of winning in step 014IWS1217 is executed). It is determined whether the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", or "sudden probability variation jackpot". In addition, when there is a start prize in the second start winning opening (when executing the effect processing at the time of winning in step 014IWS1228), the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b is used and the jackpot type is set to ". It is determined whether it is a "normal jackpot", a "probability jackpot", or a "sudden jackpot".

Next, the CPU 103 performs a process of setting the EXT data according to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (step 014IWS230). In this case, when it is determined that the "normal big hit" is obtained, the CPU 103 performs a process of setting the EXT data "01 (H)" indicating that the "normal big hit" is obtained in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that the "probability variation jackpot" is obtained, the CPU 103 performs a process of setting the EXT data "02 (H)" indicating that the "probability variation jackpot" is obtained in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that the "sudden probability change big hit" is obtained, the CPU 103 performs a process of setting the EXT data "03 (H)" indicating that the "sudden probability change big hit" is to be set in the symbol designation command.

Then, the CPU 103 sets each threshold value for the jackpot according to the jackpot type determined in step 014IWS229 (step 014IWS231).

For example, the CPU 103 sets the thresholds 74 and 149 when it determines that it is a "normal jackpot". In this case, in step 014IWS232 described later, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 74 or less, and when the threshold value is 74 or less (that is, when it is 1 to 74). Determines to set "10 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). Further, when the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, when it is 75 to 149), it is determined that "11 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). Further, when the threshold value is not 149 or less (that is, when it is 150 to 251), it is determined that "12 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10).

Further, for example, when the CPU 103 determines that the "probability variation jackpot" is determined, the threshold values 38 and 79 are set. In this case, in step 014IWS232 described later, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 38 or less, and when the threshold value is 38 or less (that is, when it is 1 to 38). Determines to set "13 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). Further, when the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, when it is 39 to 79), it is determined that "14 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). Further, when the threshold value is not 79 or less (that is, when it is 80 to 251), it is determined that "15 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10).

Further, for example, when the CPU 103 determines that the "sudden probability change jackpot" is determined, the CPU 103 sets the threshold value 100. In this case, in step 014IWS232 described later, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is the threshold value 100 or less, and when the threshold value is 100 or less (that is, when it is 1 to 100). Determines to set "16 (H)" as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). Further, when the threshold value is not 100 or less (that is, when it is 101 to 251), it is determined that "17 (H)" is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10).

Next, the CPU 103 uses the threshold value set in step 014IWS226,06IWS228,06IWS231 and the variation pattern type determination random number (random number 2) extracted in step 014IWS1216,06IWS1227 to determine which value of the variation pattern type determination random number is. It is determined whether or not it is within the range of the determination value (step 014IWS232).

In step 014IWS226,06IWS228,06IWS231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3) is set, and in step 014IWS232, the setting is made. The variation pattern type determination table may be used to determine the range of the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type and which variation pattern type is used.

Then, the CPU 103 performs a process of setting the EXT data according to the determination result in the variable category command (step 014IWS233). Specifically, the CPU 103 has "00 (H)" to "09 (H)" as shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, depending on which fluctuation pattern type is determined in step 014IWS232. , "10 (H)" to "18 (H)" is set in the EXT data of the variable category command.

In this embodiment, even if it is determined that a big hit or a small hit is obtained in the winning determination, the case where the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is uniformly determined is shown. If it is determined that the hit is a big hit or a small hit, the range of the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type may not be determined. Then, a symbol designation command indicating that the winning is determined to be a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted, and a variation category command comprehensively indicating that the variation pattern type of the big hit or the small hit may be transmitted. .. Then, for example, the effect control CPU 120 is a variation category command that is comprehensively shown to be one of the jackpot variation pattern types, although it is not indicated specifically which variation pattern type. The look-ahead notice effect described later may be executed based on the receipt of the above.

8-13 and 8-14 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 014IWS611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception count counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 014IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 014IWS613). The reason for +2 is that it reads 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step 014IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step 014IWS615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 014IWS616).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (step 014IWS617), the effect control CPU 120 forms the received display result specification command (display result 1 designation command to display result 6 designation command) in the RAM. It is stored in the display result specification command storage area (step 014IWS618).

If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step 014IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 sets the confirmation command reception flag (step 014IWS620).

If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (commands A001 to A002 (H)) (step 014IWS621), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 014IWS622). In this case, for example, if the jackpot start 1 designation command is received, the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag is set, and if the jackpot start 2 designation command is received, the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag is set. set.

If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) (step 014IWS623), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command reception flag. (Step 014IWS624).

If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (commands A301 to A302 (H)) (step 014IWS625), the effect control CPU 120 sets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 014IWS626). In this case, for example, if the jackpot end 1 designated command is received, the jackpot end 1 designated command reception flag is set, and if the jackpot end 2 designated command is received, the jackpot end 2 designated command reception flag is set. set.

If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability change big hit end specification command (command A303 (H)) (step 014IWS627), the effect control CPU 120 sets the small hit / sudden probability change big hit end specification command reception flag. (Step 014IWS628).

If the received effect control command is a normal state background specification command (step 014IWS631), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 5 to a background screen according to the normal state, and also changes the effect display device to a background screen according to the normal state. The decorative symbol displayed in 5 is changed to a normal decorative symbol according to the normal state (step 014IWS632). Then, if it is set, the special mode flag is reset (step 014IWS633). The special mode flag is a flag indicating that the special mode is controlled to be described later, and is configured to end the special mode when it is controlled to the normal state by performing the process of step 014IWS633.

If the received effect control command is a time saving state background specification command (step 014IWS634), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 5 to a background screen according to the time saving state, and also changes the effect display device. The decorative symbol displayed in 5 is changed to a time-saving decorative symbol according to the time-saving state (step 014IWS635).

If the received effect control command is a probability change state background specification command (step 014IWS636), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 5 to a background screen according to the probability change state, and also changes the effect display device. The decorative symbol displayed in 5 is changed to a decorative symbol for probabilistic change according to the probabilistic state (step 014IWS637).

If the received effect control command is any of the symbol designation commands (step 014IWS651), the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the received symbol specification command in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM (step 014IWS651). Step 014 IWS652).

FIG. 8-15 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the command storage area at the time of starting winning. As shown in FIG. 8-15, an area (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total number of pending storages is secured in the command storage area at the time of starting winning. In this embodiment, as shown in steps 014IWS1218 to 06IWS1221,06IWS1229 to 06IWS1232 of the start winning determination process of FIG. 8-11, when there is a start winning to the winning ball device 6A or the variable winning ball device 6B, Within one timer interrupt, four commands are sent as a set: symbol specification command, variable category command, start prize specification command (first start prize specification command or second start prize specification command), and total hold memory number specification command. Will be done. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-15, each storage area 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area is associated with a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a start winning designation command, and a total pending storage number designation command. A storage area is reserved for storage.

In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order in which they are received in the first vacant storage area of the start winning command storage area. In this embodiment, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the start winning prize designation command, and the total hold storage number designation command are sent in this order within one timer interrupt. Therefore, if the command reception is performed normally, the command is transmitted. As shown in FIGS. 8-15, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the start winning prize designation command, and the total hold storage number designation command are stored in the storage areas 1 to 8 in this order (Note that FIG. 8). In -15, an example in which commands are stored in storage areas 1 to 5 is shown).

In the example shown in FIG. 8-15, the total number of pending storages is specified by specifying the total number of reserved storages 7 in the storage area in which up to 7 pending storages are generated in the previous fluctuation display and the latest command is stored. The stored state of the command storage area at the time of starting winning in the situation where the command (C207 (H)) is stored, then one of the reserved memories is exhausted and the variable display based on the second reserved memory is started is shown. ing.

In addition, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 8-15 is a step described later each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started (every time the total hold storage number subtraction designation command is received). It is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area 1 in 014IWS664, and the contents of the command storage area at the time of starting winning are shifted. For example, when a new decorative symbol variation display is started in the stored state shown in FIGS. 8-15, the contents (each command and the change pattern and change timing pattern described later) stored in the storage area 1 are deleted. The contents stored in the storage area 2 are shifted to the storage area 1, the contents stored in the storage area 3 are shifted to the storage area 2, and the contents stored in the storage area 4 are shifted to the storage area 3. The contents are shifted and the contents stored in the storage area 5 are shifted to the storage area 4. The timing at which the contents are deleted may be during the variable display start setting process described later at the timing at which the variable display of the decorative symbol is started.

Further, in this embodiment, when the symbol designation command, the variable category command, the start prize designation command, and the total pending memory number designation command received when the start prize occurs are comprehensively expressed, the command at the time of the start prize is also used. say. In addition, among the commands at the time of starting winning, the starting winning designation command and the total holding storage number designation command, which are commands for designating information that can recognize that the first hold storage number or the second hold storage number has increased, are used. When expressed comprehensively, it is also called reserved storage information. In addition, it is a command that indicates whether or not a big hit or a small hit is determined by the winning effect processing (see FIG. 8-12) at the time of starting winning, the judgment result of the big hit type, and the judgment result of the variation pattern type. When a command and a variable category command are comprehensively expressed, they are also referred to as a winning judgment result specification command or judgment result information.

If the received effect control command is any variation category command (step 014IWS653), the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the received variation category command in the variation category command storage area formed in the RAM (step 014IWS653). 014IWS654A). Then, the variable category reception flag indicating that the variable category command has been received is set (step 014IWS654B).

If the received effect control command is the first start prize designation command (step 014IWS655), the effect control CPU 120 transmits the received first start prize designation command to each of the start prize command storage areas formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol specification command and variable category command are stored in the storage area (step 014IWS656B).

If the received effect control command is the second start prize designation command (step 014IWS657), the effect control CPU 120 transmits the received second start prize designation command to each of the start prize command storage areas formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol specification command and variable category command are stored in the storage area (step 014IWS658B).

If the received effect control command is a total hold storage number designation command (step 014IWS659), the effect control CPU 120 transmits the received total hold storage number designation command to each of the start winning command storage areas formed in the RAM. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command, variable category command, and start prize designation command (first start prize designation command, second start prize designation command) are stored in the storage area (step 014IWS660).

If the received effect control command is a total hold storage number subtraction designation command (step 014IWS661), the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the active display in a manner corresponding to the first hold display (step 014IWS662). , The hold display in the total hold storage display unit is deleted one by one, the remaining hold display is shifted one by one, and the total hold is held based on the change pattern and change timing pattern stored in the command storage area at the time of start winning. The total pending storage number display in the storage display unit is updated (step 014IWS663). Then, the data in the storage area 1 is deleted, and the data in the remaining storage area is shifted and stored one by one (step 014IWS664). Before step 014IWS664 is performed, it is assumed that the process of storing the data in the storage area 1 in the predetermined active display storage area (predetermined area of the RAM 102) is performed. By doing so, the hold display pattern and the change timing pattern corresponding to the active display can be specified even after the start of the fluctuation.

If the received effect control command is a customer-waiting demo designation command, the effect control CPU 120 sets a customer-waiting demo designation command reception flag indicating that the customer-waiting demo designation command has been received (steps 014IWS673, S674).

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 014IWS684). For example, if the received effect control command is a customer-waiting demo designation command, the customer-waiting demo designation command reception flag indicating that the customer-waiting demo designation command has been received is set. Then, the process proceeds to step 014IWS611.

FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing an example of the pre-reading notice setting process. In the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 8-16, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a new start winning command has been received (step 014IWS101), and if not, the pre-reading notice setting process. To finish.

When a new start winning command is received, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total pending memory number is 2 or more (step 014IWS102), and if it is less than 2, the look-ahead notice setting process is terminated. do. If it is 2 or more, it is determined whether or not all the reserved memories other than the newly stored reserved memory are out of reach (step 014IWS103). If all the reserved memories other than the newly stored reserved memory are not out of reach, the look-ahead notice setting process is terminated.

When all the reserved memories other than the newly stored reserved memory are out of reach, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading flag indicating that the pre-reading effect is in progress is set (step 014IWS104), and when the pre-reading flag is set. Ends the look-ahead notice setting process. As a result, the look-ahead notice effect for a plurality of reserved memories is not executed in duplicate.

When the look-ahead flag is not set, that is, when the look-ahead advance notice effect is not being executed, a look-ahead effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect is performed (step 014IWS105). Specifically, using the look-ahead effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-17 (A), a lottery process based on random numbers is performed to determine whether or not the look-ahead effect is executed.

FIG. 8-17 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a look-ahead effect execution lottery table. In the look-ahead effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-17 (A), a judgment value for whether or not the look-ahead notice effect is executed is assigned to each winning determination result (super reach jackpot, super reach loss, etc.).

For example, when the winning determination result is a super reach jackpot, it is decided to execute the look-ahead notice effect at a rate of 70%, and it is decided not to execute the look-ahead notice effect at a rate of 30%.

Further, for example, when the winning determination result is out of the super reach, it is decided to execute the look-ahead notice effect at a rate of 40%, and it is decided not to execute the look-ahead notice effect at a rate of 60%.

For example, if the winning determination result is other, it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed at a rate of 100%.

In this way, the look-ahead notice effect can be executed only when the new hold memory is a fluctuation accompanied by super reach.

Then, when it is determined not to execute the look-ahead notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 ends the look-ahead notice setting process. When it is decided to execute, a lamp mode determination lottery for determining the light emission mode of the specific LED in the look-ahead notice effect is performed (Y, S107 in step 014IWS106). Specifically, using the lamp mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-17 (B), a lottery process based on random numbers is performed to determine the light emission mode of the specific LED.

FIG. 8-17 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a lamp mode determination lottery table. In the lamp mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-17 (B), judgment values for the light emission modes (white light emission, red light emission) of the specific LED are assigned to each winning judgment result (super reach jackpot, super reach loss). There is.

For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a super reach jackpot, it is determined that the specific LED is emitted in white at a rate of 30%, and the specific LED is emitted in red at a rate of 70%. ..

Further, for example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is out of super reach, it is determined that the specific LED is emitted in white at a rate of 60% and the specific LED is emitted in red at a rate of 40%. NS.

As described above, in the look-ahead notice effect, the reliability of the jackpot is higher when the specific LED emits red light than when it emits white light.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the lighting control of the specific LED in the determined mode (step 014IWS108).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a telop mode determination lottery for determining the display mode of the telop display in the look-ahead advance notice effect (step 014IWS109). Specifically, using the telop mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-17 (C), a lottery process based on random numbers is performed to determine the display mode of the telop display.

FIG. 8-17 (C) is an explanatory diagram showing a telop mode determination lottery table. In the telop mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-17 (C), judgment values for the telop display display mode (white telop display, red telop display) are assigned to each winning judgment result (super reach jackpot, super reach loss). It has been.

For example, when the winning determination result is a super reach jackpot, it is determined that the telop is displayed in white at a rate of 30%, and that the telop is displayed in red at a rate of 70%.

Further, for example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is out of super reach, it is determined that the telop is displayed in white at a rate of 60%, and the telop is displayed in red at a rate of 40%.

In this way, in the look-ahead notice effect, the reliability of the jackpot is higher when the telop is displayed in red than when it is displayed in white.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the display control of the telop display in the determined mode (step 014IWS110).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the total number of pending storages in the residual variation number K indicating the remaining number of variations that continue the pre-reading advance notice effect (step 014IWS111), sets the pre-reading flag (step 014IWS112), and sets the pre-reading advance notice. The special background for the effect is displayed on the image display device 5 (step 014IWS113).

FIG. 8-18 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variable pattern command from the variable pattern command storage area (step 014IWS201). Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays a decorative symbol display result (stop) according to the variation pattern command read in step 014IWS201 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command). The symbol) is determined (step 014IWS202). That is, by executing the process of step 014IWS202 by the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the decorative symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 has a chance eye symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream in step 014IWS202. , A combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 014IWS202, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

For example, when the received display result specification command indicates "normal jackpot" (when the received display result specification command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 has three symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination of decorative symbols with the same even-numbered symbols. Further, when the received display result specification command indicates "probability variation jackpot" (when the received display result specification command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 has 3 symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination of decorative symbols with the same odd-numbered symbols.

If the received display result specification command indicates "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit" (when the received display result specification command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols such as "135" as the stop symbol. Then, in the case of "off" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when accompanied by a reach effect, a combination of decorative symbols in which the two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is the "stop symbol" of the decorative symbol.

The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other to generate a stop symbol for the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

As for the decorative symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols with the same symbol on the left, middle, and right) reminiscent of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol. Further, a symbol that reminds us of being in a probabilistic state (an odd number symbol in this embodiment) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol that reminds us that it will not be in a probabilistic state (an even symbol in this embodiment) is a non-probable variation symbol. Also called.

Next, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 executes a notice effect (for example, a step-up notice effect, a character notice effect, a group notice effect, a button notice effect) on the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The advance notice effect setting process for determining the above is executed (step 014IWS203).

Then, when the pre-reading flag is set (Y in step 014IWS204), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts “1” from the residual variation number K (step 014IWS205). After that, an end timing determination lottery for determining the end timing for ending the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display in the look-ahead notice effect is performed (step 014IWS207). Specifically, using the end timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-19, a lottery process based on random numbers is performed to determine the end timing.

FIG. 8-19 is an explanatory diagram showing an end timing determination lottery table. In the end timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-19, the end timing is determined for each state of the pre-reading flag (set, reset), the value of the residual fluctuation number K (0, 1 or more), and the variable display result (big hit, miss). Judgment values are assigned for the presence / absence of the setting and the end timing (“first timing”, “second timing”, “no end timing”) when the setting is made.

The "first timing" is an option indicating that the first timing at which the normal reach is started is set as the end timing, and the "second timing" is the second timing at which the normal reach develops into the super reach as the end timing. It is an option to show that it is provided. "No end timing" is an option indicating that the end timing is not set for the change to be started (the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display in the look-ahead notice effect are not ended during the execution of the change to be started). ..

First, the case where the look-ahead flag is set will be described.

For example, when the value of the residual variation number K is 0, that is, when the variation (target variation) which is the advance notice target of the look-ahead advance notice effect is started, if the variable display result is a big hit, the first is at a rate of 30%. The timing is determined as the end timing, and the second timing is determined as the end timing at a rate of 70%. If the variable display result is out of alignment, the first timing is determined as the end timing at a rate of 60%, and the second timing is determined as the end timing at a rate of 40%.

Further, for example, when the value of the residual variation number K is 1 or more, that is, when it is not the start of the variation (target variation) which is the advance notice target of the look-ahead advance notice effect, it ends at a rate of 100% regardless of the variable display result. No timing is decided.

Next, when the pre-reading flag is not set, no end timing is determined at a rate of 100% regardless of the variable display result.

In this way, the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display in the look-ahead notice effect can be terminated at the first timing in the target change of the look-ahead notice effect or the second timing after the first timing. The reliability that the jackpot is controlled is higher when the end timing is the second timing than when the end timing is the first timing.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the determined end timing (step 014IWS208).

After that, when the variation pattern and the advance notice effect are executed, the process table corresponding to the advance notice effect is selected (step 014IWS214). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 014IWS215).

The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

If the effect control CPU 120 is determined to execute the advance notice effect, the process table corresponding to the advance notice effect is selected in step 014IWS214.

In the process table used when executing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-ream, and the temporary stop symbol in the sliding effect. You may.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 serves as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, as an effect component, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts) is executed (step 014IWS216). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the VDP in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (phone number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, but the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step 014IWS217).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S172) (step 014IWS218).

FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing the variable display during effect processing (step S172) in the effect control process process. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step 014IWS8101) and 1 subtracts the variable time timer value (step 014IWS8102). When the process timer times out (step 014IWS8103), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 014IWS8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step 014IWS8105).

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first timing is set as the end timing when it is the start timing (first timing) of the normal reach (Y, S4802 in step 014IWS4801), and when it is set. Controls turning off the specific LED (step 014IWS4803) and controls erasing the telop display displayed on the image display device 5 (step 014IWS4804).

When the effect control CPU 120 is the timer interrupt process next to the normal reach start timing (first timing), the predetermined timing is determined if the specific LED is still lit or the image display device 5 is displaying the telop display. Set the forced termination flag indicating that the lighting of the specific LED and the display of the telop display are forcibly terminated at (step 014IWS4805-S4807).

When the development timing (second timing) for developing from the normal reach to the super reach, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second timing is set as the end timing (Y, S4809 in step 014IWS4808) and sets the end timing. If this is the case, the specific LED is turned off (step 014IWS4810), and the telop display displayed on the image display device 5 is erased (step 014IWS4811).

In the case of the timer interrupt processing next to the development timing (second timing) that develops from the normal reach to the super reach, the effect control CPU 120 has a forced termination flag if the lighting of the specific LED and the display of the telop display have already been completed. Is reset (steps 014 IWS4812 to S4814).

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step 06IWS8111), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step 06IWS8112).

8-21 and 8-22 are flowcharts showing a special figure hit waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process process. In the special symbol hit waiting process, first, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is displayed is set (step 014IWS8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step 014IWS8305. In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step 014IWS8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 014IWS8302 is executed. Without doing so, the process proceeds to step 014IWS8305.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 controls to stop and display the determined stop symbols (missing symbols, small hit symbols, and big hit symbols) (step 014IWS8302).

After that, if the pre-reading flag is set and the residual variation number K is 0, the effect control CPU 120 resets the pre-reading flag (Y in step 014IWS2100, Y in S2101, S2102).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 ends the display of the special background image for the look-ahead advance notice effect (step 014IWS2102A), and determines whether or not the forced end flag is set (step 014IWS2103). If it is set, the specific LED is turned off (step 014IWS2104), and the telop display displayed on the image display device 5 is erased (step 014IWS2105). Then, the forced termination flag is reset (step 014IWS2106), and the process proceeds to step 014IWS8303.

After that, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step 014IWS8302 (that is, when the outlier symbol is displayed), the effect control CPU 120 is the effect control CPU 120 (N in step 014IWS8303). Goes to step 014IWS8311.

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 014IWS8302 (Y in step 014IWS8303), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag (step 014IWS8304) and receives the jackpot start designation command. It is confirmed whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command is received or the small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command reception flag is set (step 014IWS8305). .. When the jackpot start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability change jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag (step 014IWS8306).

Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (N in step 014IWS8306A), the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table according to the jackpot pre-effect (step 014IWS8307). Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 014IWS8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control). Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, speakers 8L and 8R as the effect component, and the movable body 32 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1). (Step 014 IWS8309). After that, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect processing during the big hit (step S176) (step 014IWS8310).

When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is performed (N in step 014IWS8303), the effect control CPU 120 resets a predetermined flag (step 014IWS8311). For example, the effect control CPU 120 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 120 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process process or the fourth symbol process process. However, for example, since the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the effect control process process and the fourth symbol process process, as shown in this embodiment, a special symbol hit waiting process or the like is performed at the end of the variation. It is desirable to reset in the jackpot end effect process at the end of the jackpot. Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 014IWS8312).

Further, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed (Y in step 014IWS8306A), the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the small hit pre-effect (step 014IWS8321).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 014IWS8322), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to data 1, movable member control data 1), an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, speakers 8L, 8R as an effect component, and a movable body 32 as an effect component). ) Is executed (step 014IWS8323). After that, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process (step S174) (step 014IWS8324).

FIG. 8-23 is an explanatory diagram showing a timing chart in the look-ahead notice effect. The timing chart shown in FIG. 8-23 shows three patterns regarding the lighting of the specific LED and the start and end timings of the telop display when the look-ahead notice effect is executed. In any of the patterns, the case where the start winning is generated at the changing timing T0 and the pre-reading notice effect for the reserved memory corresponding to the start winning is executed is shown.

For example, in a pattern in which the first timing is set as the end timing, the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display are started at the timing T0, and the timing T1 which is the start timing (first timing) of the normal reach during the target fluctuation. The lighting of the specific LED and the telop display are completed at.

Further, for example, in a pattern in which the second timing is set as the end timing, the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display are started at the timing T0, and the timing of developing from the normal reach during the target fluctuation to the super reach (second timing). ) At the timing T2, the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display are completed.

Further, as described above, in the fluctuation in which the residual fluctuation number K is 0, that is, the target fluctuation, in principle, no end timing is determined (see FIG. 8-19). Even if the target fluctuates, it may be decided that there is no end timing. Here, some troubles include, for example, in the above-mentioned end timing determination lottery, the end timing determination lottery table used for the lottery is erroneously read out (hereinafter, may be referred to as "first event"). Although the end timing determination lottery table used for the lottery has been read normally, it is assumed that the determination values assigned to the table are incorrect (hereinafter, may be referred to as "second event").

As a specific example of the first event, originally, when the residual fluctuation number K is 0, the first and second rows of the end timing determination lottery table (see FIG. 8-19) are read out and match the extracted random number values. If the third row of the end timing determination lottery table is mistakenly read out where the end timing to be associated with the judgment value is to be determined, "no end timing" is determined at a rate of 100%. It will be.

As a specific example of the second event, although the lottery table for determining the end timing of allocation shown in FIG. 8-19 was intended to be programmed when the gaming machine was created, the residual fluctuation number K is 0 due to a human error. If the determination value is erroneously assigned to the option "no end timing" of the table to be read in the case, "no end timing" can be determined.

In the pattern in which no end timing is determined in the target fluctuation due to the occurrence of the first event or the second event, the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display are started at the timing T0, and either the timing T1 or the timing T2 However, the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display do not end, but the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display end at the timing T3, which is the end timing of the target variation. This prevents the specific LED from being continuously turned on and the telop display being continuously executed even when the first event or the second event occurs.

As described above, according to this feature unit 014IW, variable display (variable display of special symbols and effect symbols in this example) is performed, which is an advantageous state for the player (in this example, a big hit game state). A game machine capable of emitting light (in this example, a specific LED) and a determining means for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state (in this example, in the game control microcomputer 100). , Step S110) and the determination means (in this example, in the game control microcomputer 100, steps 014IW1217 and S1228) for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state before the determination by the determination means. Based on the part to be executed) and the determination result by the determination means, the light emitting means is set in a predetermined mode (white in this example) until at least the specific variable display (target fluctuation in this example) that is the target of the determination is executed. , Red) and a light emitting effect executing means (in this example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 014IWS108) that can execute a light emitting effect (in this example, lighting of a specific LED in the look-ahead advance notice effect). The light emitting effect executing means continuously causes the light emitting means to emit light in a predetermined mode even during the execution of the specific variable display, and the predetermined timing (in this example, the normal reach is started) before the specific variable display ends. It is possible to execute a light emitting effect that terminates light emission according to a predetermined mode of the light emitting means at the first timing (the second timing that develops from normal reach to super reach) (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 014IWS4803, S4810). (The specific LED is turned off by executing), and the light emitting effect is started, but due to the occurrence of a predetermined event (in this example, a malfunction of control by the effect control CPU 120), light is emitted by a predetermined mode of the light emitting means at a predetermined timing. If is not terminated, special control is performed to terminate the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means at a specific timing (in this example, the fluctuation stop timing of the target fluctuation) after the predetermined timing (in this example, for effect control). The CPU 120 turns off the specific LED at the fluctuation stop timing of the target fluctuation by performing steps 014IWS2103 to S2106). As a result, even if the end control of the light emitting effect is not normally performed, for example, in order to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the light emitting effect is being performed forever, the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means is terminated without discomfort. Can be made to.

The "end of light emission by a predetermined mode of the light emitting means" is a concept including both switching the light emitting mode of the light emitting means from the predetermined mode to another mode and turning off the light emitting means. For example, it includes switching the specific LED (light emitting means) from white or red (predetermined mode) to yellow light emission, or turning off the specific LED (light emitting means).

The term "light emission according to a predetermined mode of the light emitting means" means that the specific LED emits light in a predetermined color tone, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the light emission intensity, the brightness, the blinking interval, and the like may be predetermined.

Further, the timing for ending the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means in the light emitting effect is set as "a predetermined timing before the end of the specific variable display", but the timing of "the end of the specific variable display" is specifically defined. , The timing at which the stop display period of the decorative symbol corresponding to the target fluctuation ends, for example, the timing at which a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the symbol confirmation command corresponding to the specific variable display was received. .. Therefore, in addition to the first timing at which the normal reach is started and the second timing at which the normal reach develops into the super reach, the light emitting means in the light emitting effect is performed at the timing after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation or at the timing when the symbol confirmation command is received. (That is, those timings are referred to as "predetermined timings").

Further, in the feature unit 014IW, the light emitting effect executing means sets the predetermined timing as the first timing during execution of the specific variable display (in this example, the first timing at which the normal reach is started) and after the first timing. It is possible to execute a light emitting effect that terminates light emission according to a predetermined mode of the light emitting means at any of a plurality of timings including the second timing (in this example, the second timing that develops from normal reach to super reach). And said. As a result, even when the end control of the light emitting effect is not normally performed, it is possible to end the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means without discomfort.

The specific examples of the first timing and the second timing are not limited to this. For example, the first timing may be X seconds after the start of fluctuation, and the second timing may be Y seconds (Y> X) after the start of fluctuation.

Further, in the feature unit 014IW, the light emitting effect executing means can execute a light emitting effect that terminates light emission according to a predetermined mode of the light emitting means at different timings based on the degree of expectation that the light emitting means is controlled to an advantageous state (this example). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines the end timing using the end timing determination lottery table (see FIG. 8-19), and turns off the specific LED at the determined timing). As a result, even when the end control of the light emitting effect is not normally performed, it is possible to end the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means without discomfort.

Further, the feature unit 014IW indicates that when the light emission by the predetermined mode of the light emitting means is not terminated at any of the first timing and the second timing, the light emitting by the predetermined mode of the light emitting means is forcibly terminated. Information (forced termination flag in this example) is set (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 014IWS4807), and when the information is set at the end of the specific variable display, the light emitting means is determined. It was decided to perform special control for terminating the light emission according to the mode (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 014IWS2103 to S2106). As a result, even when the end control of the light emitting effect is not normally performed, it is possible to end the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means without discomfort.

Further, as described above, according to the feature unit 014IW, variable display (variable display of special symbols and effect symbols in this example) is performed, and an advantageous state advantageous for the player (in this example, a big hit game). A game machine that can control a state), a display means capable of displaying an image (in this example, an image display device 5), and a determination means for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state (in this example, a game). In the control microcomputer 100, a portion for executing step S110) and a determination means for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state (in this example, in the game control microcomputer 100) before the determination by the determination means. , Step 014 IW1217, S1228) and the predetermined state (this) until at least the specific variable display (target fluctuation in this example) that is the target of the determination is executed based on the determination result by the determination means. In the example, the predetermined state control means (in this example, the portion of the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 014IWS113) that can be controlled to the state in which the special background image for the look-ahead advance notice effect is displayed) and the predetermined state are controlled. Based on this, a suggestion display control means (in this example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 014IWS109) capable of displaying a suggestion display (in this example, a telop display) suggesting that fact is provided. The suggestion display control means continuously displays the suggestion display even during the execution of the specific variable display, and a predetermined timing before the end of the specific variable display (in this example, the first timing at which the normal reach is started, It is possible to end the suggestion display at the second timing of developing from the normal reach to the super reach) (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 erases the telop display by executing steps 014IWS4804 and S4811), and the suggestion display is displayed. However, if the suggestion display is not erased at the predetermined timing due to the occurrence of a predetermined event (in this example, a control defect by the effect control CPU 120), a specific timing after the predetermined timing (this example) Then, special control is performed to erase the suggestion display at the fluctuation stop timing of the target fluctuation (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 erases the telop display at the fluctuation stop timing of the target fluctuation by performing steps 014IWS2103 to S2106). It was decided to. As a result, even if the control for erasing the suggestion display is not normally performed, the suggestion display can be erased without a sense of discomfort in order to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the suggestion display is controlled to a predetermined state forever. ..

It should be noted that the period controlled in the predetermined state and the period in which the suggestion display is displayed may be at least partially the same. For example, the suggestion display may always be displayed while being controlled to the predetermined state (the control period of the predetermined state and the display period of the suggestion display are the same), or the suggestion display is controlled to the predetermined state. The suggestion display may be displayed in a part of the space (the control period of the predetermined state and the display period of the suggestion display are not the same).

In addition, although "a suggestion display suggesting that fact based on being controlled to a predetermined state" is displayed, a telop display such as "pre-reading effect in progress" is displayed as a suggestion display as described above. The present invention is not limited to this, and a telop display suggesting that a look-ahead effect is to be performed (controlled to a predetermined state) in the future, such as “preparing for a look-ahead effect”, may be displayed as a suggestion display.

In addition, the timing to end the suggestion display is set to "a predetermined timing before the end of the specific variable display", but the "timing to end the specific variable display" is specifically a decorative pattern corresponding to the target fluctuation. This is the timing at which the stop display period of is ended, for example, the timing at which a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the symbol confirmation command corresponding to the specific variable display was received. Therefore, in addition to the first timing at which normal reach is started and the second timing at which normal reach develops into super reach, the suggestion display ends at the timing after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of fluctuation or at the timing when the symbol confirmation command is received. (That is, those timings are defined as "predetermined timings").

Further, in the feature unit 014IW, the suggestion display control means sets the predetermined timing as the first timing during execution of the specific variable display (in this example, the first timing at which the normal reach is started) and after the first timing. It was decided that the suggestion display can be erased at any of a plurality of timings including the second timing (in this example, the second timing that develops from the normal reach to the super reach). As a result, even when the control for erasing the suggestion display is not normally performed, the suggestion display can be erased without a sense of discomfort.

The specific examples of the first timing and the second timing are not limited to this. For example, the first timing may be X seconds after the start of fluctuation, and the second timing may be Y seconds (Y> X) after the start of fluctuation.

Further, in the feature unit 014IW, the suggestion display control means can erase the suggestion display at different timings based on the degree of expectation that the suggestion display control means is controlled in an advantageous state (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 has an end timing). The end timing was determined using the decision lottery table (see FIG. 8-19), and the telop display was deleted at the determined timing). As a result, even when the control for erasing the suggestion display is not normally performed, the suggestion display can be erased without a sense of discomfort.

Further, in the feature unit 014IW, if the suggestion display is not erased at any of the first timing and the second timing, the information indicating that the suggestion display is forcibly erased (in this example, the forced end flag). (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 014IWS4807), and special control is performed to erase the suggestion display when the information is set at the end of the specific variable display (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the step 014IWS4807). The effect control CPU 120 executes steps 014 IWS2103 to S2106). As a result, even when the control for erasing the suggestion display is not normally performed, the suggestion display can be erased without a sense of discomfort.

Further, in this embodiment, the background image for pre-reading notice is displayed from the timing when the start winning is generated, and the specific LED is made to emit light to start the telop display. However, the specific timing for starting these processes is determined. Is not limited to this. For example, the background image for pre-reading notice may be displayed from the start of the next fluctuation when the start winning prize is generated, and the specific LED may be made to emit light to start the telop display.

Further, even if the light emission by the predetermined mode of the light emitting means is not completed at the predetermined timing due to the omission of the command by the effect control board 12 as a predetermined event, the light emitting means is determined at a specific timing after the predetermined timing. Special control may be performed to end the light emission according to the mode. Specifically, it will be described with reference to the following modification 1. The description of the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

Further, in the modified example 1, when the suggestion display is not erased at a predetermined timing due to the command omission by the effect control board 12, special control is performed to erase the suggestion display at a specific timing after the predetermined timing. This will also be explained.

FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75) in the first modification. In the command analysis process in the first modification, if the received effect control command is a customer waiting demo designation command (step 014IWS673), the effect control CPU 120 controls turning off the specific LED (step 014IWS673). 014IWS673A), the telop display displayed on the image display device 5 is erased (step 014IWS673B). After that, the customer waiting demo designation command reception flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been received is set (step 014IWS674).

In this way, due to the omission of the command by the effect control board 12, the light emission by the predetermined mode of the light emitting means is not terminated at the predetermined timing, and the specific LED is lit or the telop is displayed even after the target variation of the look-ahead notice effect is completed. Even if the display of is continued, the lighting of the specific LED and the display of the telop display are terminated when the customer waiting demo designation command is received.

FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing the variable display during effect processing (step S172) in the effect control process process in the first modification. In the effect processing during variable display in the first modification, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 014IWS4808 when it is N in step 014IWS4801, when it is N in step 014IWS4802, or after step 014IWS4804.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 014IWS8111 when it is N in step 014IWS4808, when it is N in step 014IWS4809, or after step 014IWS4811.

FIG. 8-26 is a flowchart showing a special figure hit waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process process in the first modification. In the special figure hit waiting process in the first modification, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 014IWS2103 after step 014IWS2102A. Further, after step 014IWS2105, the process proceeds to step 014IWS8303.

In this way, due to the omission of the command by the effect control board 12, the light emission by the predetermined mode of the light emitting means is not terminated at the predetermined timing, and the specific LED is lit or the telop is displayed even after the target variation of the look-ahead notice effect is completed. Even if the display of is continued, the lighting of the specific LED and the display of the telop display are terminated at the end timing of the fluctuation after the target fluctuation (the fluctuation in which the residual fluctuation count K becomes "0"). I'm doing this.

FIG. 8-27 is an explanatory diagram showing a timing chart in the look-ahead notice effect in the first modification. The timing chart shown in FIGS. 8-27 shows the timing of execution / non-execution of the fluctuation of the special symbol, execution / non-execution of the fluctuation of the decorative symbol, and execution / non-execution of the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display. There is.

FIG. 8-27 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a timing chart when the effect control board 12 normally receives the fluctuation pattern command. For example, when a start prize occurs at the timing T11 during the change of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, and it is decided to execute the look-ahead notice effect with the change corresponding to the start prize as the target change, the look-ahead notice effect is executed at the timing T11. Lighting of the specific LED and telop display are started. At that time, "2" of the total reserved storage number is set as the residual fluctuation number K.

Then, at the timing T12 when the next fluctuation is started, the residual fluctuation number K is subtracted by 1 to become "1", and at the timing T13 when the next fluctuation (target fluctuation) is started, the residual fluctuation number K is subtracted by 1. It becomes "0". At the start of the target fluctuation, for example, a second timing is set as an end timing, and the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display end at the timing T14, which is the second timing.

FIG. 8-27 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a timing chart when the effect control board 12 does not normally receive the fluctuation pattern command. For example, when a start prize occurs at the timing T21 during the change of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, and it is decided to execute the look-ahead notice effect with the change corresponding to the start prize as the target change, the look-ahead notice effect is executed at the timing T21. Lighting of the specific LED and telop display are started. At that time, "2" of the total reserved storage number is set as the residual fluctuation number K.

Then, when the effect control board 12 misses the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 at the timing T22 when the variation of the next special symbol is started, the variation of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the special symbol is performed. Is not performed, and the subtraction process is not performed for the residual fluctuation number K. Then, the residual fluctuation number K is subtracted by 1 at the timing T23 when the next fluctuation (target fluctuation) is started, but since the subtraction process is not performed at the timing T22, the new residual fluctuation number K is "1". It becomes. When the residual fluctuation number K is "1", "no end timing" is set. Therefore, for example, at the timing T24, which is the second timing of the target fluctuation, the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display do not end. .. Then, when the fluctuation pattern command is normally received at the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol next to the target fluctuation, the residual fluctuation number K is subtracted by 1 to become "0". Then, at the end of the fluctuation, the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display are terminated. As a result, even if a command is missed by the effect control board 12, it is prevented that the specific LED is turned on and the telop display is continued.

As described above, according to the modified example 1, when the light emission by the predetermined mode of the light emitting means is not terminated at the predetermined timing due to the occurrence of the predetermined event (in this example, the command is missed by the effect control board 12), the predetermined state is determined. At a specific timing after the timing (in this example, the fluctuation end timing after the target fluctuation, the customer waiting demo designation command reception timing), special control is performed to end the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means (in this example,). By performing steps 014IWS673A and S2104, the effect control CPU 120 in the first modification turns off the specific LED at the fluctuation end timing or the customer waiting demo designation command reception timing after the target fluctuation.) As a result, even when the end control of the light emitting effect is not normally performed, it is possible to end the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means without discomfort.

Further, according to the modified example 1, when the suggestion display is not erased at the predetermined timing due to the occurrence of the predetermined event (in this example, the command is missed by the effect control board 12), the suggestion display is not erased at the predetermined timing. Special control is performed to erase the suggestion display at a later specific timing (in this example, the fluctuation end timing after the target fluctuation, the customer waiting demo designation command reception timing) (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 in the modification 1). By performing steps 014IWS673B and S2105, the telop display is deleted at the fluctuation end timing or the customer waiting demo designation command reception timing after the target fluctuation.) As a result, even when the control for erasing the suggestion display is not normally performed, the suggestion display can be erased without a sense of discomfort.

Further, it is possible to execute a specific effect suggesting that the specific effect is controlled to an advantageous state at a timing after the second timing, and it is expected that the specific effect will be controlled to the advantageous state after the execution of the specific effect during the execution of the specific effect. It is possible to execute a special effect that suggests the degree, and it is possible to execute a special effect that causes the light emitting means to emit light in a special mode different from the predetermined mode. When the light emission by the predetermined mode of the light emitting means is not terminated at the timing, it is possible to execute the special control to end the light emission by the predetermined mode of the light emitting means by causing the light emitting means to emit light in the special mode in accordance with the execution of the special effect. It may be. Specifically, it will be described with reference to the following modification 2. The description of the same parts as those in the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

Further, in the second modification, it is possible to execute a specific effect suggesting that the specific effect is controlled to an advantageous state at a timing after the second timing, and the advantageous state is executed after the specific effect is executed during the execution of the specific effect. It is possible to execute a special effect that suggests the degree of expectation controlled by, and it is possible to execute a special effect that displays the special display on the display means. It will also be described that when the suggestion display is not erased at a predetermined timing, the special control for erasing the suggestion display can be executed according to the execution of the special effect.

The effect control CPU 120 in the second modification can execute the cut-in effect. The cut-in effect is to detect an operation on the push button 31B during the valid period, or to make a specific LED emit light in a specific mode when the valid period ends without detecting an operation on the push button 31B. At the same time, it is an effect of displaying a full-scale image (an image covering the entire display area of the image display device 5) with a predetermined character (characters A and B) as a motif on the image display device 5. It should be noted that the cut-in effect is an effect performed only by the fluctuation accompanied by the super reach effect, and is an effect performed at a predetermined timing from the development of the super reach effect to the stop of the variation display.

FIG. 8-28 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process in the second modification. In the variable display start setting process in the second modification, after step 014IWS203, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation is accompanied by super reach (step 014IWS210A), and if the fluctuation is accompanied by super reach, the effect mode of the cut-in effect is used. A cut-in mode determination lottery for determining a certain cut-in mode is performed (step 014IWS210B). In step 014IWS210B, specifically, a lottery process based on a random number is performed using the cut-in mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-29 to determine the cut-in mode.

FIG. 8-29 is an explanatory diagram showing a cut-in mode determination lottery table in the second modification. In the cut-in mode determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-29, determination values for the cut-in modes (first to sixth modes) are assigned to each variable display result (big hit, miss).

The first aspect is a cut-in mode in which the specific LED emits green light and the image display device 5 displays a full-scale image with the character A as a motif. The second aspect is a cut-in mode in which the specific LED emits green light and the image display device 5 displays a full-scale image with the character B as a motif. The third aspect is a cut-in mode in which the specific LED emits blue light and the image display device 5 displays a full-scale image with the character A as a motif. The fourth aspect is a cut-in mode in which the specific LED emits blue light and the image display device 5 displays a full-scale image with the character B as a motif. The fifth aspect is a cut-in aspect in which the specific LED emits purple light and the image display device 5 displays a full-scale image with the character A as a motif. The sixth aspect is a cut-in aspect in which the specific LED emits purple light and the image display device 5 displays a full-scale image with the character B as a motif.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the first aspect is 14%, the second aspect is 15%, the third aspect is 16%, and the fourth aspect is 17%. , The fifth aspect is determined as a cut-in aspect at a rate of 18%, and the sixth aspect is determined as a cut-in aspect at a rate of 20%.

Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of order, the first aspect is 20%, the second aspect is 18%, the third aspect is 17%, and the fourth aspect is 16%. However, a fifth aspect is determined as a cut-in aspect at a rate of 15%, and a sixth aspect is determined as a cut-in aspect at a rate of 14%.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the determined cut-in mode (step 014IWS210C).

FIG. 8-30 is a flowchart showing the variable display during effect processing (step S172) in the effect control process process in the second modification. In the effect processing during variable display in the second modification, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 014IWS4808 when it is N in step 014IWS4801, when it is N in step 014IWS4802, or after step 014IWS4804.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 014IWS3001 when it is N in step 014IWS4808, when it is N in step 014IWS4809, or after step 014IWS4811.

In step 014IWS3001, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the valid period start timing for starting the valid period (step 014IWS3001), and if it is the valid period start timing, it indicates that the valid period is in effect. Set the period flag (step 014IWS3002).

Further, when the validity period flag is set in the effect control CPU 120 and the operation to the push button 31 is detected or the validity period ends (Y in step 014IWS3003, Y in S3004), the setting is made. The specific LED is made to emit blue, green, or purple light according to the cut-in mode, and the entire image with the character A or character B as a motif is displayed on the image display device 5 (step 014IWS3005).

In this embodiment, a plurality of light emitting layers having different light emitting priorities are provided for the light emitting control of the specific LED, and the light emitting layer is set for each effect. For example, the light emitting layer of the specific LED in the cut-in effect is set to have a higher emission priority than the light emitting layer of the specific LED in another effect (for example, the look-ahead notice effect). Therefore, when the cut-in effect is performed during the look-ahead notice effect, the light emission mode of the specific LED is changed from white or red light emission accompanying the execution of the look-ahead notice effect to blue, green or purple light emission accompanying the execution of the cut-in effect. It can be switched to light emission.

Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of display layers having different display priorities are provided for the display control of the image display device 5, and the display layers are set for each effect. For example, as the display layer of the entire image in the cut-in effect, a layer having a higher display priority than the display layer of the image display device 5 in another effect (for example, the look-ahead notice effect) is set. Therefore, when the cut-in effect is performed during the look-ahead notice effect, the image display device 5 displays the entire image accompanying the execution of the cut-in effect on the front side of the telop display associated with the execution of the look-ahead notice effect. The telop display is difficult to see.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 resets the validity period flag (step 014IWS3006).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the cut-in effect was started (step 014IWS3007). When the predetermined period elapses, the specific LED is turned off (step 014IWS3008), and the image displayed on the image display device 5 is controlled to be erased from the image accompanying the cut-in effect and the telop display accompanying the pre-reading advance notice effect (step 014IWS3008). 014 IWS3009). After that, the process proceeds to step 014IWS8111.

FIG. 8-31 is an explanatory diagram showing a timing chart in the look-ahead advance notice effect in the second modification. The timing chart shown in FIG. 8-31 shows three patterns regarding the lighting of the specific LED and the start and end timings of the telop display when the look-ahead notice effect is executed. In any of the patterns, the case where the start winning is generated at the changing timing T30 and the pre-reading notice effect for which the reserved memory corresponding to the start winning is the notice target is executed is shown.

For example, in the pattern in which the first timing is set as the end timing, the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display are started at the timing T30, and the timing T31 which is the start timing (first timing) of the normal reach during the target fluctuation. The lighting of the specific LED and the telop display are completed at.

Further, for example, in a pattern in which the second timing is set as the end timing, the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display are started at the timing T30, and the timing of developing from the normal reach during the target fluctuation to the super reach (second timing). ) At the timing T32, the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display are completed.

Further, as described above, in the fluctuation in which the residual fluctuation number K is 0, that is, the target fluctuation, in principle, no end timing is determined (see FIG. 8-19), but some trouble (the first described above). Due to the occurrence of an event or a second event), it may be determined that there is no end timing even if the target changes.

In the pattern in which no end timing is determined in the target fluctuation due to the occurrence of the first event or the second event, the lighting of the specific LED and the telop display are started at the timing T30, and at any of the timing T31 and the timing T32. Although the lighting and telop display of the specific LED are not finished, the lighting and telop display of the specific LED are finished at the timing T33, which is the timing when the execution of the cut-in effect as the specific effect is finished. As a result, even when the first event or the second event occurs, it is possible to prevent the specific LED from being continuously turned on and the telop display being continuously executed without giving the player a sense of discomfort.

As described above, according to the modified example 2, the specific effect executing means capable of executing the specific effect (in this example, the super reach effect) suggesting that the control is performed in an advantageous state at a timing after the second timing. (In this example, the portion of the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 014IWS8105 when a variation pattern accompanied by super reach is selected) and, during the execution of the specific effect, it is controlled to an advantageous state after the execution of the specific effect. Special effect execution means (in this example, the part of the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 014IWS3005) that can execute a special effect (cut-in effect in this example) that suggests the degree of expectation is provided. The means can execute a special effect of causing the light emitting means to emit light in a special mode (green, blue, purple in this example) different from the predetermined mode, and the light emitting effect is started, but a predetermined event has occurred. When the light emission by the predetermined mode of the light emitting means is not terminated at the predetermined timing, the special control for ending the light emission by the predetermined mode of the light emitting means is executed by causing the light emitting means to emit light in the special mode in accordance with the execution of the special effect. It may be possible (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 014IWS3008). According to such a configuration, it is possible to forcibly terminate the light emission according to the predetermined mode of the light emitting means without discomfort.

In addition, in the case of "terminating the light emission by the predetermined mode of the light emitting means by causing the light emitting means to emit light in a special mode with the execution of the special effect", the timing of ending the light emission by the predetermined mode of the light emitting means is set. It may be at the start of execution of the special effect, during the execution of the special effect, or at the end of the execution of the special effect.

Further, as described above, according to the modified example 2, the specific effect execution (in this example, the super reach effect) that suggests that the specific effect is controlled to the advantageous state is executed at the timing after the second timing. Means (in this example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 014IWS8105 when a variation pattern accompanied by superreach is selected) and control to an advantageous state after the execution of the specific effect during execution of the specific effect). It is equipped with a special effect executing means (in this example, a part of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 014IWS3005) that can execute a special effect (cut-in effect in this example) that suggests the degree of expectation to be performed. The execution means can execute a special effect of displaying a special display (in this example, a full image with characters A and B as a motif) on the display means, and the display of the suggestion display is started, but a predetermined event occurs. If the suggestion display is not erased at a predetermined timing, the special control for erasing the suggestion display can be executed according to the execution of the special effect (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 014IWS3009). ) May be. According to such a configuration, the suggestion display can be forcibly terminated without a sense of discomfort.

In addition, in the case of "erasing the suggestion display according to the execution of the special effect", the timing of erasing the suggestion display may be at the start of execution of the special effect or during the execution of the special effect. It may be at the end of execution of the special effect.

(Explanation of Feature Unit 129SG of the Present Embodiment)
Next, the feature unit 129SG of the present embodiment will be described. Although the details will be described later, the feature unit 129SG makes it possible to execute a special suggestion effect for notifying that the player is controlled to the jackpot gaming state during the variable display, and the execution ratio of the special suggestion effect and after the special suggestion effect. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is suggested by the execution ratio of the predetermined effect of. Hereinafter, since the feature unit 129SG partially executes the same processing as the feature unit 103SG, only the processing different from the feature unit 103SG will be described in the drawings.

It should be noted that the feature unit 129SG exemplifies a mode in which the content of the feature unit 103SG (a form suggesting a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the effect pattern of the effect during variable display) is not implemented. The invention is not limited to this, and the content of the feature unit 129SG disclosed below and the content of the feature unit 103SG may be duplicated.

Hereinafter, the feature unit 129SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-1 to 9-10.

First, FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (S171) in the feature unit 129SG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9-1, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable display start command reception flag indicating that the first variable display start command has been received is set. (129SGS271). When the first variable display start command reception flag is set, it is associated with the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command receive command buffer (not shown). The various command data and various flags stored in the above are shifted upward by one buffer number (129SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

If the first variable display start command reception flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the second variable display start command reception flag is set (129SGS273). If the second variable display start command reception flag is not set, the process ends, and if the second variable display start command reception flag is set, the second variable display start command receive command buffer (not shown) in the start winning command buffer (not shown) is set. The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the special figure hold storage are shifted upward by one buffer number (099SGS374). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

After executing the 129SGS272 or 129SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads out the variation pattern designation command that specifies the variation pattern from the variation pattern designation command storage area (129SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the variable display result designation command for designating the variable display result) (129SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the display result specified by the variable display result specification command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. Store. The variable pattern designation command and the variable display result designation command are commands to be sent to the effect control CPU 120 (effect control board 12) when the CPU 103 executes the variation pattern setting process (S111).

In the feature unit 129SG, when the received variable display result specification command is a variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, three symbols arranged as stop symbols in odd numbers. Determine the combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbol). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is a variable display result specification command corresponding to a non-probability change jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols as stop symbols ( The jackpot design) is decided. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the loss, a combination of decorative symbols (missing symbols) in which the three symbols are not uniform is determined as the stop symbol.

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted and data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the variation pattern from the variation pattern designation command read in 129SGS275, and determines whether or not the identified variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (129SGS277). If the specified fluctuation pattern is not a super reach fluctuation pattern, the process proceeds to 129SGS287, and if the specified fluctuation pattern is a super reach fluctuation pattern, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified. (129SGS278). The effect control CPU 120 receives a set value designation command from the CPU 103 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, and stores the set value specified from the set value designation command in the RAM 122. Therefore, in the 129SGS278, the RAM 122 stores the set value. The stored setting value may be specified.

Then, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 executes a chance-up effect suggesting that the variable display will be a big hit based on the set value specified in 129SGS278 or the variable display result, and the effect pattern of the chance-up effect. The chance-up effect determination process for determining the above is executed (129SGS279).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-2, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (129SGS503), and if the variable display result is a big hit, the variable display result. Is a big hit, and the presence or absence of execution of the chance-up effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the specified set value (129SGS304). Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the presence / absence of execution of the chance-up effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the setting value specified that the variable display result is out of alignment (129SGS305).

As the effect patterns that can be determined in the 129SGS304 and 129SGS305, as shown in FIG. 9-3, a total of four patterns from the pattern CU-1 to the pattern CU-4 are provided. Among these effect patterns, pattern CU-1 is an effect pattern indicating that the jackpot expectation is low (big hit expectation: low), and pattern CU-2 has a jackpot expectation higher than pattern CU-1 (big hit). Expectation: High) This is a production pattern that indicates that. The pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 are effect patterns for notifying that the variable display result is a big hit. The pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 are both effect patterns for notifying that the variable display result is a big hit, but the effect modes are different.

As shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), in the above-mentioned processing of the 129SGS304, the effect control CPU 120 produces a chance-up effect at a rate of 39% when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1. Decided not to execute, decided to execute the chance-up effect with pattern CU-1 at a rate of 10%, and decided to execute the chance-up effect with pattern CU-2 at a rate of 40%, 10 It is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-3 at a rate of%, and it is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-4 at a rate of 1%. If the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, it is determined that the chance-up effect is not executed at a rate of 38%, and the chance-up effect is executed at a rate of 10% in the pattern CU-1. Decided to do, decided to execute the chance-up effect with pattern CU-2 at a rate of 40%, decided to execute the chance-up effect with pattern CU-3 at a rate of 10%, 2% It is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-4 at the ratio of. If the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the chance-up effect is determined not to be executed at a rate of 37%, and the chance-up effect is executed at a rate of 10% in the pattern CU-1. Decided to do, decided to execute the chance-up effect with pattern CU-2 at a rate of 40%, decided to execute the chance-up effect with pattern CU-3 at a rate of 10%, 3% It is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-4 at the ratio of.

Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the chance-up effect is not executed at a rate of 36%, and performs the chance-up effect at a rate of 10%. Decide to execute with pattern CU-1, decide to execute chance-up effect with pattern CU-2 at a rate of 40%, and execute chance-up effect with pattern CU-3 at a rate of 10%. Is decided, and it is decided to execute the chance-up effect with the pattern CU-4 at a rate of 4%. If the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5, it is determined that the chance-up effect is not executed at a rate of 35%, and the chance-up effect is executed at a rate of 10% with the pattern CU-1. Decided to do, decided to execute the chance-up effect with pattern CU-2 at a rate of 40%, decided to execute the chance-up effect with pattern CU-3 at a rate of 10%, 5% It is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-4 at the ratio of. If the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, it is determined that the chance-up effect is not executed at a rate of 34%, and the chance-up effect is executed at a rate of 10% with the pattern CU-1. Decided to do, decided to execute the chance-up effect with pattern CU-2 at a rate of 40%, decided to execute the chance-up effect with pattern CU-3 at a rate of 10%, 6% It is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-4 at the ratio of.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), in the above-mentioned processing of the 129SGS304, the effect control CPU 120 produces a chance-up effect at a rate of 50% regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Decided not to execute, decided to execute the chance-up effect with pattern CU-1 at a rate of 40%, decided to execute the chance-up effect with pattern CU-2 at a rate of 10%, 0 It is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-3 at a rate of%, and to execute the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-4 at a rate of 0%.

That is, in the present feature unit 129SG, when the chance-up effect is executed, when the chance-up effect is executed in the pattern CU-1, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is low (the jackpot expectation is low). At the same time, when the chance-up effect is executed in the pattern CU-2, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is high (the jackpot expectation is high). Further, when the chance-up effect is executed in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4, it is always controlled to the big hit game state. Further, the ratio of the chance-up effect executed in the pattern CU-3 is common (uniformly 10%) regardless of the set value, whereas the ratio of the chance-up effect executed in the pattern CU-4 is It is set to increase as the set value increases. That is, in this feature unit 129SG, the total of the ratio of the chance-up effect executed by the pattern CU-3 and the ratio of the chance-up effect executed by the pattern CU-4 differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In particular, the set value is suggested by the ratio at which the chance-up effect is executed in the pattern CU-4.

In the chance-up effect of the feature unit 129SG, a character appears on the image display device 5 during the reach effect, and the dialogue content of the character suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit (see FIG. 9-9). ), The present invention is not limited to this, and if it is possible to suggest the jackpot expectation to the player, the production mode of the chance-up effect is an effect that suggests the jackpot expectation according to the character's dialogue content. It doesn't have to be.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), the determination ratio of the effect patterns (pattern CU-3 and pattern CU-4) for notifying that the player is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the chance-up effect in the feature unit 129SG is shown. In addition, 11% when the set value is 1, 12% when the set value is 2, 13% when the set value is 3, 14% when the set value is 4, and 15 when the set value is 5. %, When the set value is 6, it is 16%, which differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the ratio of the chance-up effect executed in the effect pattern for notifying that the chance-up effect is controlled to the jackpot game state is the lowest when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, and the pachinko game machine The set value set to 1 is set to increase as the value increases.

Returning to FIG. 9-2, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the chance-up effect is determined after the processing of the 129SGS304 or 129SGS305 is executed (129SGS306). If the execution of the chance-up effect has not been decided, the chance-up effect determination process is terminated, and if the execution of the chance-up effect is decided, the determined effect pattern is memorized (129SGS307) and the chance-up effect is performed. Set the chance-up effect execution decision flag indicating that the execution of is decided, and end the chance-up effect execution process.

Returning to FIG. 9-1, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the chance up effect execution decision flag is set after executing the chance up effect determination process (129SGS279) (129SGS280). If it is not set, the process proceeds to 129SGS283, and if the chance-up effect execution decision flag is set, a value corresponding to the period until the start of the chance-up effect is set in the chance-up effect start town timer (129SGS281). ), Clear the chance-up effect execution decision flag and proceed to 129SGS283 (129SGS282).

The effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the chance-up effect start waiting timer by -1 each time the effect processing during variable display is executed, and the chance-up effect is produced based on the timer-up of the chance-up effect start waiting timer. The process table for the chance-up effect according to the effect pattern may be set. After setting the process table for the chance-up effect, each time the effect process during variable display is executed, the effect device (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, effect lamp 9, etc.) is adjusted according to the value of the process timer for the chance-up effect. ) To control the chance-up effect.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the chance-up effect jackpot notification effect pattern (pattern CU-3 or pattern CU-4) is determined as the process of the 129SGS283. If the execution in the big hit notification effect pattern of the chance-up effect is not decided, the process proceeds to 129SGS288, and if the execution in the big hit notification effect pattern of the chance-up effect is decided, the pachinko game machine 1 is set. The set value suggestion effect determination process (129SGS284) for determining whether or not to execute the set value suggestion effect that suggests the set value and the effect pattern of the set value suggestion effect is executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-5, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the set value suggestion effect is executed and the effect pattern based on the set value (129SGS312).

As the effect patterns that can be determined in the 129SGS 312, as shown in FIG. 9-6, a total of five patterns from the pattern SS-1 to the pattern SS-5 are provided. Of these patterns SS-1 to pattern SS-5, pattern SS-1 suggests that the set value may be an odd number (for example, 1, 3, 5), and pattern SS-2 has an even number of set values (for example, 1, 3, 5). For example, the pattern SS-3 suggests the possibility of 2, 4, 6), and the pattern SS-3 suggests the possibility that the set value is equal to or higher than the intermediate setting (for example, 3 or 5) closer to the odd number. Suggests that the set value may be greater than or equal to the even-numbered intermediate setting (eg, 4 or 6), and pattern SS-5 suggests that the set value may be the highest setting (eg, 6).

The patterns SS-1 and SS-2 are determined at a high rate when the set value is any of 1 to 4 (low setting), and therefore, any of the set values 5 and 6 (high setting). It is said that the degree of expectation is low, and for pattern SS-3 and pattern SS-4, when the set value is either 5 or 6, it is determined at a high rate, so that the set value 5 and It is said that the expectation of being 6 is high.

In the feature unit 129SG, the set values 1 to 4 are set as low settings and the set values 5 and 6 are set as high settings, but the set values 1 to 3 may be set as low settings and the set values 4 to 6 may be set as high settings. Then, the execution ratio of the effect pattern may be set with the setting values 1 and 2 being the low setting, the setting values 3 and 4 being the intermediate setting, and the setting values 5 and 6 being the high setting.

In the processing of the 129SGS 312 described above, as shown in FIG. 9-7, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the effect control CPU 120 does not perform the set value suggestion effect at a rate of 90%. It was decided to execute it, and it was decided to execute the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 7.15%, and to execute the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 2.35%. It was decided to execute the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-3 at a rate of 0.36%, and to execute the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-4 at a rate of 0.14%. , It is decided to execute the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the non-execution of the set value suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 85%, and the set value suggestion effect is pattern SS at a rate of 3.21%. Decided to execute with -1, and decided to execute the set value suggestion effect with pattern SS-2 at a rate of 10.73%, and perform the set value suggestion effect with pattern SS-3 at a rate of 0.21%. It is decided to execute the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-4 at a rate of 0.85%, and the set value suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%. To determine. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the non-execution of the set value suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 80%, and the set value suggestion effect is pattern SS at a rate of 11.45%. Decided to execute with -1, decided to execute the set value suggestion effect with pattern SS-2 at a rate of 2.85%, and set value suggestion effect with pattern SS-3 at a rate of 4.28%. It is decided to execute the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-4 at a rate of 1.42%, and the set value suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%. To determine.

Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the set value suggestion effect is not executed at a rate of 75%, and sets it at a rate of 3.57%. It was decided to execute the value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-1, and it was decided to execute the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 14.30%, and the set value suggestion was performed at a rate of 1.78%. Decided to execute the effect with pattern SS-3, decided to execute the set value suggestion effect with pattern SS-4 at a rate of 5.35%, and set value suggestion effect with pattern SS at a rate of 0%. Decide to run at -5. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5, the non-execution of the set value suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 70%, and the set value suggestion effect is pattern SS at a rate of 4.28%. It was decided to execute the set value suggestion effect in -1, and it was decided to execute the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 8.57%, and the set value suggestion effect was performed in the pattern SS-3 at a rate of 10.73%. It is decided to execute the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-4 at a rate of 6.42%, and the set value suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%. To determine. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the non-execution of the set value suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 65%, and the set value suggestion effect is pattern SS at a rate of 10.00%. Decided to execute with -1, and decided to execute the set value suggestion effect with pattern SS-2 at a rate of 5.00%, and perform the set value suggestion effect with pattern SS-3 at a rate of 5.00%. Decided to execute the set value suggestion effect in pattern SS-4 at a rate of 12.50%, and execute the set value suggestion effect in pattern SS-5 at a rate of 2.5%. Decide to do.

As described above, in the feature unit 129SG, it is suggested that the set value is one of 1 to 4 by executing the set value suggestion effect in the pattern SS-1 or the pattern SS-2, and the set value suggestion is made. It is suggested that the set value is 5 or 6 by executing the effect in the pattern SS-3 or the pattern SS-4. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-7, the feature unit 129SG is set so that the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the higher the rate at which the execution of the set value suggestion effect is determined. There is.

As shown in FIG. 9-8, the chance-up effect and the set value suggestion effect in the feature unit 129SG are effects that can be executed during the execution period of the reach effect during the variable display of the super reach. Further, the set value suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed only when the chance-up effect is executed by the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 that notifies the jackpot as described above, and is after the chance-up effect. It is executable.

Further, the setting value suggestion effect in the feature unit 129SG suggests the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by displaying the images of any or all of the plurality of characters in the image display device 5. The present invention is not limited to this, and if it suggests a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect mode of the set value suggestion effect is Does not have to display the images of any or all of the plurality of characters in the image display device 5.

Returning to FIG. 9-5, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the set value suggestion effect is determined after the processing of the 129SG312 is executed (129SGS313). When it is decided not to execute the set value suggestion effect, the set value suggestion effect determination process is terminated, and when it is decided to execute the set value suggestion effect, the determined effect pattern is memorized (129SGS314). The set value suggestion effect execution decision flag is set to end the set value suggestion effect determination process (129SGS315).

Returning to FIG. 9-1, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the set value suggestion effect execution decision flag is set after executing the process of 129SGS283 (129SGS285). If the set value suggestion effect execution decision flag is not set, the process proceeds to 129SGS287, and if the set value suggestion effect execution decision flag is set, the set value suggestion effect start wait timer is set to the set value suggestion effect start time. (129SGS286), clears the set value suggestion effect execution decision flag, and proceeds to the process of 129SGS288 (129SGS287).

The effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the set value suggestion effect start wait timer by -1 each time the effect process during variable display is executed, and sets a value based on the timer up of the set value suggestion effect start wait timer. Setting value according to the effect pattern of the suggestion effect The process table of the suggestion effect may be set. In addition, after setting the process table of the set value suggestion effect, each time the effect process during variable display is executed, the effect device (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, effect lamp) according to the value of the process timer of the set value suggestion effect. 9 etc.) may be controlled to execute the set value suggestion effect.

In the 129SGS288, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) according to the fluctuation pattern. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (129SGS289).

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect device (image display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L, 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (129SGS290). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (phone number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variable pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (129SGS291). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (129SGS292). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms. Every time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image according to the signal, whereby variable display (variation) of the decorative pattern is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (129SGS293).

Next, the production modes of the chance-up effect and the set value suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10. First, when it is decided to execute the chance-up effect at the start of the variable display of the super reach, the image display device 5 is reached after the reach is reached, as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (A) and 9-10 (B). The reach production of Super Reach is started at. Then, when a predetermined period elapses from the start of the reach effect, as shown in FIGS. 9-9 (C) to 9-9 (F), a character is displayed at the lower part of the image display device 5 as a chance-up effect. At the same time, the dialogue corresponding to the effect pattern is displayed as the dialogue of the character.

In particular, when the chance-up effect is executed by the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4, the variable display result is a big hit by the dialogue displayed on the image display device 5, and the big hit game state is controlled after the variable display is completed. It is notified that it will be done.

Further, when the chance-up effect is executed in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 during the reach effect of the super reach, as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (A) to 9-10 (F), After a specific period has elapsed after the chance-up effect is completed, the images of any or all of the plurality of characters are displayed as the set value suggestion effect. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (B) to 9-10 (E), when the set value suggestion effect is executed in the patterns SS-1 to SS-4, the image display device. In 5, images of different characters are displayed. Further, when the set value suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-5 (when the set value suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode for notifying that the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6). Displays all the characters that can be displayed on the image display device 5 when the set value suggestion effect is executed in the patterns SS-1 to SS-4 in the image display device 5. Therefore, in the feature unit 129SG, the player is made to pay attention to which character's image is displayed on the image display device 5 as a setting value suggestion effect, and the number of character images displayed on the image display device 5 is increased. It is possible to attract the attention of the players and improve the game entertainment.

As described above, in the feature unit 129SG, as shown in FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 notifies that when the variable display result is a big hit, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. It is possible to execute the chance-up effect with the effect pattern (Pattern CU-3 or Pattern CU-4) to be performed, and execute the chance-up effect with the effect pattern for notifying that the chance-up effect is controlled to the jackpot game state in this way. The ratio varies depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. That is, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be suggested to the player by the ratio of executing the chance-up effect in the effect pattern notifying that the chance-up effect is controlled to the jackpot game state. It is possible to improve the interest of up-production.

The feature unit 129SG exemplifies a mode in which the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 in the chance-up effect are the specific suggestion effects in the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The specific suggestion effect is "a specific display result is displayed (derivative display) in a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state) when a specific display result (variable display result is a big hit). ), As long as it is an effect of notifying that the control is performed in an advantageous state, the effect mode is not particularly limited.

In addition, in this feature unit 129SG, as shown in FIG. 9-4, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more the chance-up effect is controlled to the jackpot gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the larger the chance-up effect is in the jackpot gaming state. The ratio of execution in the effect pattern for notifying that the control is controlled may be low.

Further, in the feature unit 129SG, as shown in FIG. 9-8, the effect control CPU 120 is a pattern CU-3 which is an effect pattern for notifying that the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the jackpot game state during the reach effect of the super reach. Alternatively, after executing the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-4, the set value suggestion effect can be further executed, and the execution ratio of the set value suggestion effect is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as shown in FIG. 9-7. Since the set value is set to be higher as the set value is set, the player can be noticed that the set value suggestion effect is executed after the chance-up effect, so that the game interest can be improved.

In the feature unit 129SG, the special suggestion effect in the present invention is the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 of the chance-up effect, and the predetermined effect in the present invention is a set value suggestion effect different from the chance-up effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special suggestion effect and the predetermined effect in the present invention may be the same effect mode, or the special suggestion effect in the present invention. A predetermined effect may be executed as a series of effects. Further, as the predetermined effect having a different effect mode from the special suggestion effect, it may be applied to an effect that is not necessarily an effect of notifying that the game is controlled to a big hit game state, such as a reach effect of super reach.

Further, in the feature unit 129SG, the chance-up effect can be executed by the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 at different ratios according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the chance-up effect can be performed. After executing in pattern CU-3 or pattern CU-4, by executing the set value suggestion effect, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set in both the chance-up effect and the set value suggestion effect. Although the forms that can be suggested are illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and among these chance-up effects and set value suggestion effects, only the chance-up effects can be executed. It may be possible to suggest the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 only by the chance-up effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-3 and 9-4, as the effect pattern of the chance-up effect, the two effect patterns of the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 are controlled to the jackpot gaming state. It is provided as an effect pattern to notify, and the rate at which the chance-up effect is executed in the pattern CU-3 is 10%, which is common regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, while the chance-up effect is increased. The ratio at which the effect is executed in the pattern CU-4 differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. That is, in this feature unit 129SG, since the set value is suggested by the ratio at which the chance-up effect is executed in the pattern CU-4, the chance-up effect is the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4. Since the player can pay attention to which one is executed, the interest of the suggestion production can be improved.

In the feature unit 129SG, as an effect pattern for the chance-up effect, two effect patterns, the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4, are provided as an effect pattern for notifying that the jackpot game state is controlled. The present invention is not limited to this, and three or more effect patterns for notifying that the jackpot game state is controlled may be provided as the effect pattern for the chance-up effect. Further, among the effect patterns for notifying that the jackpot game state is controlled, only the execution ratio of some of the effect patterns may be different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The execution ratios of all the effect patterns may be different depending on the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the feature unit 129SG, during the variable display of 1, after executing the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 of the chance-up effect as the special suggestion effect in the present invention, the set value suggestion effect is performed as the predetermined effect in the present invention. Although a feasible form has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 129SG-1, as shown in FIG. 9-11, it is notified that the chance-up effect is controlled to the jackpot gaming state. After executing with one of the effect patterns (pattern CU-3 in the example shown in FIG. 9-11), the other effect pattern (FIG. 9-11) for notifying that the chance-up effect is further controlled to the jackpot gaming state. In the example shown, the pattern CU-4) may be used.

It should be noted that, during the variable display of 1, after executing the chance-up effect with one effect pattern for notifying that the chance-up effect is controlled to the jackpot game state, the other for notifying that the chance-up effect is further controlled for the jackpot game state. When the effect pattern enables execution, the content to be notified to the player may differ depending on the number of times the chance-up effect is executed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9-11, when the chance-up effect is executed only once in the pattern CU-3 during the variable display of 1, only the jackpot gaming state is controlled as in the feature unit 129SG. If the chance-up effect is executed twice in the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 during the variable display of 1, in addition to the notification that the jackpot game state is controlled, the pachinko game machine 1 It may be notified that the set value set in is within a predetermined range (for example, a range of 4 to 6).

By doing so, the chance-up effect is executed by the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 during the variable display of 1, so that the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are 4 to 6. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not it is either (in other words, the number of times the chance-up effect is executed in the effect pattern that notifies that the chance-up effect is controlled to the jackpot game state during the variable display of 1. Therefore, the player can pay attention to whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6), so that the gaming interest can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 9-11, after executing the chance-up effect as a special suggestion effect in one of the effect patterns for notifying that the chance-up effect is controlled to the jackpot game state during the variable display, the chance-up effect is further performed in the jackpot game. In the form that can be executed by the other effect pattern that notifies that the state is controlled, the chance-up effect executed first corresponds to the special suggestion effect in the present invention, and the chance-up effect executed later corresponds to the special suggestion effect in the present invention. Corresponds to a special production.

In the present modification 129SG-1, as shown in FIG. 9-11, when the chance-up effect is executed by the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 during the variable display of 1, both chance-up effects are produced. Although the embodiment in which the execution periods do not overlap is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least a part of the execution periods of these two chance-up effects may overlap. That is, in the present invention, when the special suggestion effect and the special effect are executed within a specific period, the execution period of the special suggestion effect and the execution period of the special effect do not overlap, and the execution period of the special suggestion effect. It includes both those that overlap at least partly with the execution period of the special effect.

Further, in the present modification 129SG-1, as shown in FIG. 9-11, a mode in which the chance-up effect is executed by the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 during the variable display of 1 is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and both chance-up effects may be performed over a plurality of variable displays. That is, in the present invention, when the special suggestion effect and the special effect are executed within a specific period, both chance up effects are executed during one variable display and both chances are performed over a plurality of variable displays. Includes both those for which up effects are performed. When both chance-up effects are executed during the variable display of 1, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is suggested by the number of times the chance-up effects are executed during the variable display of 1. , When both chance-up effects are executed during a plurality of variable displays, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is suggested by the number of times the chance-up effects are executed during the plurality of variable displays. do it.

Further, in the present modification 129SG-1, if the chance-up effect is executed only once in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 during the variable display of 1, only the jackpot gaming state is notified. , The embodiment in which the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified within a predetermined range by executing the chance-up effect twice in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 has been illustrated. The pattern CU-3 is not limited to this, and the pattern CU-3 is notified that it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is within a predetermined range (for example, 1). , 2 and 6), and the pattern CU-4 is notified that it is controlled to the jackpot game state, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the pattern CU. It may be an effect pattern for notifying that the range is different from -3 (for example, the range is 4 to 6). By doing so, the chance-up effect is executed by the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 during the variable display of 1, which more accurately suggests the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. (In the above example, the pattern CU-3 notifies that the set value is 1, 2, or 6 and the pattern CU-4 indicates that the set value is any of 4 to 6. By notifying, it is confirmed that the set value is 6).

Furthermore, when the chance-up effect is executed twice in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 during the variable display of 1, whether or not the effect periods of both chance-up effects overlap and both chances are increased. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be suggested according to the length or the like in which the production periods of the production overlap.

Further, in the feature unit 129SG, a mode in which a chance-up effect can be executed is illustrated as a suggestion effect in the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion effect in the present invention is an effect mode. It is possible to execute a step-up effect in which the step-up effect changes stepwise, and the content to be suggested may differ depending on the number of times (number of steps) the effect mode of the step-up effect changes.

For example, as a modification 129SG-2, as shown in FIG. 9-12, when the step-up effect can be executed during the period from the start of the variable display to the reach, and the step-up effect is executed only in the first stage. Is out of non-reach, normal reach if executed up to the second stage, super reach (big hit expectation: weak) if executed up to the third stage, super reach (big hit expectation) if executed up to the fourth stage : Strong) is set to suggest each.

Further, when the step-up effect is executed up to the fifth stage, it is controlled to the jackpot game state, and when it is executed up to the sixth stage, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is within a predetermined range (for example). It is set to notify each of the ranges from 4 to 6). In this case, the fifth stage of the step-up effect corresponds to the special stage in the present invention, and the sixth stage of the step-up effect corresponds to the specific set value suggestion stage in the present invention. By doing so, when it is notified that the step-up effect is executed up to the fifth stage and controlled to the jackpot game state, the step-up effect is further executed up to the sixth stage to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since the player can pay attention to whether or not the range of the set value is notified, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the present modification 129SG-2, a mode in which the step-up effect is executed as the suggestion effect in the present invention is illustrated, but as the step-up effect, the effect mode of the step-up effect is the first stage to the second stage. In addition to the ones that change in order from the third stage to the fourth stage, etc., the ones that change to the fourth stage without going through the first to second stages and the third stage (so-called step skipping) are executed. It may be possible. In addition, when the step skipping is executed as the step-up effect in this way, when the execution up to the sixth step (the step suggesting the set value) is decided, the target of the step skipping is the first step to the fourth step. On the other hand, by executing the 6th stage after passing through the 5th stage to notify that the jackpot game state is always controlled, the 6th stage is notified to be controlled to the jackpot game state. It may be possible to prevent the player from being misunderstood at the stage of doing so. Further, in the case of executing the step skipping, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be suggested depending on which stage the step skipping is executed.

Further, in the modified example 129SG-1, the chance-up effect can be executed a plurality of times by the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4, which are effect patterns for notifying that the chance-up effect is controlled to the big hit game state, and these chance-up effects can be performed. Illustrated a form in which the content suggested differs depending on the number of times the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU4 was executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and FIG. 9-13 is shown as a modified example 129SG-3. As shown in, instead of the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4, the chance-up effect can be executed multiple times by the pattern CU-2, which is an effect pattern with a high expectation of a big hit, and these chance-up effects are the pattern CU. The suggested content may differ depending on the number of times it is executed in -2.

Specifically, the period from the start of the variable display to the reach, the period from the reach to the start of the reach effect of the super reach, and the variable display after the start of the reach effect of the super reach It is possible to execute the chance-up effect once for each period until the end (it is possible to execute the chance-up effect three times during one variable display), and if the chance-up effect is executed only once, a big hit is expected. It suggests that the degree is high, suggests that if the chance-up effect is executed twice, it will be controlled to the jackpot game state, and if the chance-up effect is executed three times, it is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be set to notify that the set value is in a predetermined range (for example, a range of 4 to 6). By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the number of times the chance-up effect is executed in the pattern CU-2, so that the game interest can be improved.

In the case where the suggestion content is different depending on the number of times the pattern CU-2 is executed in this way, for example, when the variable display result is specified at the start of the variable display and the variable display result is off or a small hit. Determines the execution in the chance-up effect pattern CU-2 only once. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a big hit, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is further specified. When the set value is any of 1 to 5, the execution in the chance-up effect pattern CU-2 is determined once or twice, and when the set value is 6, the chance-up effect pattern The execution in CU-2 may be decided to be one to three times.

In addition, in the case where the suggestion content is different depending on the number of times the pattern CU-2 is executed in this way, the number of times the pattern CU-2 is executed for the chance-up effect is first determined by lottery, and the variable display result or pachinko is used. The number of executions may be redetermined according to the set value set in the gaming machine 1.

Further, in the feature unit 129SG, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), when the effect pattern of the chance-up effect is determined when the variable display result becomes a big hit, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. While the pattern CU-3, which is the effect pattern to be notified, is determined at a common ratio (uniformly 10%) regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is notified that it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state. By determining the pattern CU-4, which is an effect pattern, at a different ratio according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect pattern for notifying that the chance-up effect is controlled to the jackpot game state is used. Although a mode in which the execution ratio differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and FIG. 9-14 shows a modified example 129SG-4. As shown, the ratio of executing the chance-up effect in the effect pattern notifying that the chance-up effect is controlled to the jackpot gaming state (the ratio of executing the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-3 and the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-4). The ratio (total with the ratio to be executed) is set to the common ratio (15% in the example shown in FIG. 9-14) regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, while it is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The ratio of executing the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-3 and the ratio of executing the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-4 may be different depending on the set value. By doing so, the player sets the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the execution ratio of the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4, which are the effect patterns for notifying that the pachinko game state is controlled. Since it is possible to suggest to, it is possible to improve the interest of the chance-up production.

Further, the feature unit 129SG exemplifies a mode in which the chance-up effect suggests a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the ratio of execution in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be able to execute a setting value change suggestion effect indicating that the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. In particular, when the setting value change suggestion effect is executed on the next day or the like when the low setting value is suggested by the chance-up effect or the like in the pachinko game machine 1, the high setting value is set for the pachinko game machine 1 for the player. Since it can be expected that the player is playing, the player's game can be promoted.

Further, the feature unit 129SG exemplifies a mode in which the set value suggestion effect may be executed after the chance-up effect is executed in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4. The production period of the above may be set longer than the production period of the chance-up production. By doing so, as proof that the pachinko game machine 1 in which the high setting value is set has played the game, the period during which the player shoots the image of the setting value suggestion effect with a mobile terminal such as a smartphone can be set. Can be secured. Further, in the case where the player secures the period for shooting the image of the set value suggestion effect by setting the effect period of the set value suggestion effect longer than the effect period of the chance up effect, the chance is further increased. After the effect is executed in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4, the effect suggesting that the set value suggestion effect is executed can be executed, so that the player who recognizes the effect suggests the set value. The mobile terminal may be ready by the start of the production.

Further, in the feature unit 129SG, if the variable display result is a big hit, the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 can be determined as the effect pattern of the chance-up effect regardless of the big hit type. The present invention is not limited to this, and the chance-up effect is produced only when the jackpot type most advantageous to the player in the variable special chart (for example, jackpot C in the case of the jackpot type shown in FIGS. 8-9) is determined. Pattern CU-3 and pattern CU-4 may be determinable as the effect pattern of.

Further, the feature unit 129SG exemplifies a form in which the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 of the chance-up effect are used as a special suggestion effect for notifying that the game is controlled to the jackpot game state. The special suggestion effect is not limited to, but it is possible to execute an effect in which the decorative pattern is variably displayed by a combination of big hits (so-called full rotation reach effect), and a pseudo-continuous effect in which the temporary stop and re-variable display of the decorative pattern are repeated. If so, as the pseudo-continuous effect, a temporary stop and re-variable display up to the maximum number of decorative symbols, and a hold display notice effect for notifying the variable display result in the display mode of the hold storage display for the variable display that has not been executed yet are executed. If possible, display the hold memory display in gold, rainbow colors, etc., emit light in a mode of notifying the jackpot of the game effect lamp 9, sound output notifying the jackpot from the speakers 8L, 8R, and a specific movable body. It may be an operation or the like.

Further, if it is possible to execute these full rotation reach, pseudo continuous effect, hold memory display effect, light emission of the game effect lamp 9, sound output from the speakers 8 and 8R, operation of the movable body, etc. as special suggestion effects, a plurality of these are performed. It is also possible to suggest different setting values by combining the special suggestion effects of the above and different the production modes of the special suggestion effects to be executed later.

For example, after it is notified that the temporary stop of the decorative symbol and the revariable display are executed up to the upper limit number of times (for example, 4 times) as a pseudo continuous effect and controlled to the jackpot game state, the full rotation reach effect is executed. If the variable display direction of the decorative symbol is directed from above to downward as the full rotation reach effect, it is notified that the set value is one of 1 to 3, and the decorative symbol is variably displayed as the full rotation reach effect. If the direction is from left to right, it notifies that the set value is any of 4 to 6, and as the full rotation reach effect, the variable display direction of the decorative pattern is an image display device seen from the player. If the setting value is from the back side to the front side of 5, the set value is notified.

Further, for example, after being notified that the game effect lamp 9 is controlled to the big hit game state by emitting light in rainbow colors at the start of the variable display, if the melody A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the set value is set. It notifies that it is any of 1 to 3, and if the melody B is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, it notifies that the set value is any of 4 to 6, and the melody C is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. If so, it is notified that the set value is 6.

Further, for example, after being notified that the hold memory display is displayed in rainbow colors and the variable display result corresponding to the hold memory display becomes a big hit (it is controlled to the big hit game state after the end of the variable display). , The movable body A operates by the end of the variable display that becomes the big hit to notify that the set value is one of 1 to 3, and the movable body B by the end of the variable display that becomes the big hit. Notifies that the set value is any of 4 to 6 by operating, and the set value is 6 by operating both the movable body A and the movable body B by the end of the variable display that becomes the big hit. Notify that

Further, the feature unit 129SG exemplifies a form in which the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be suggested in both the chance-up effect and the set value suggestion effect, but the setting suggested in the chance-up effect. Since the value and the set value suggested in the set value suggestion effect are individually determined, it is conceivable that these two suggestion contents do not match depending on the effect mode of the chance-up effect and the set value suggestion effect. Therefore, for example, when the set value is not suggested in the chance-up effect (when the execution in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 is not decided), the set value is suggested only by the set value suggestion effect. The setting value may be suggested in the chance-up effect (the execution in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 is determined) only when the non-execution of the set value suggestion effect is determined. In addition, whether or not the clerk of the amusement park suggests a set value as a chance-up effect by using the effect adjustment function provided in the pachinko game machine 1 and the ratio of execution / non-execution of the set value suggestion effect are changed. It may be possible.

(Explanation of feature section 014IW and feature section 129SG)
A gaming machine in which any configuration described in the above-mentioned feature unit 003IW and feature unit 129SG may be combined may be used.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9… Game effect lamp 10… General winning opening 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 20… Ordinary symbol display 21… Gate switches 22A, 22B… Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Light emitting means capable of emitting light and
A deciding means for determining whether or not to control the advantageous state, and
A determination means for determining whether or not to control the advantageous state prior to the determination by the determination means,
Based on the determination result by the determination unit, and an emission effect execution unit capable of executing the emission effect to emit light in a predetermined manner said light emitting means to a specific variable display as an object of at least the determination is performed ,
The emission effect execution means, said light emitting turning off the light emitting hand stage said light emitting means also continued during the execution of a particular variable display to emit light at a predetermined manner, at a predetermined timing before the specific variable display is finished The production can be performed,
Wherein at emission effect is started, if the processing of turning off the light emitting means at a predetermined timing the emission hand stage at the predetermined timing by was unsuccessful is not turned off, after the predetermined timing A gaming machine characterized in that a process of turning off the light emitting means is performed at a specific timing of the above.

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