JP6954407B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Pachinko machines, slot machines, and the like are known as a type of game machine. It is known that these gaming machines perform an internal lottery based on the fact that a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, and a privilege is given to a player according to the result of the internal lottery. In addition, it is common that the player is made to predict or recognize the result of the internal lottery.

Specifically, for pachinko machines, a lottery is performed based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball entry section provided in the game area, and a variable display of a pattern is performed on the display surface of the display device, and the lottery is performed. It is known that when the winning result is obtained, the combination of specific symbols is finally stopped and displayed on the display surface, and the player shifts to a special gaming state which is advantageous for the player. Then, when the state shifts to the special gaming state, for example, the opening and closing of the ball entry device provided in the game area is started, and the game ball is paid out based on the entry into the ball entry device (for example). See Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-261415

Here, in a gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary to improve the interest of the game, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably improving the interest of a game.

The invention according to claim 1 in order to solve the above problems includes a privilege lottery execution means for executing a privilege lottery process for whether or not to grant a privilege to a player.
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player according to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process,
A game time control means that controls the effect execution means so as to correspond to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process after the game turn effect is started.
In a gaming machine equipped with
When a specific type of privilege is given, a specific event occurs in the game rounding effect, and when the specific type of privilege is not given, a specific effect in which the specific event does not occur is performed in the game rounding effect. And the production setting means to do
A period adjusting means for adjusting the production duration of the specific effect, and
With
The effect setting means is intended to execute a time-lapse effect in which a time display is performed as the specific effect in the case of a specific state.
As the time display, the time display of the integer part and the time display after the decimal point are performed, and the player can recognize each number that switches according to the update timing for the time display of the integer part. The time display of the integer part is updated so that the player cannot recognize or difficult to recognize each number that is switched according to the update timing for the time display after the decimal point. The time display is updated at high speed.
The period adjusting means adjusts the update timing of the time display in a situation where the change of the content of the time display in the time lapse effect is continued, and at the time of the adjustment, the time display of the integer portion is updated. While adjusting the timing, the update timing of the time display after the decimal point is not changed.
The effect setting means is characterized in that when the content of the time display is the end content, the time lapse effect is terminated even if the specific state is not terminated.

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

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the main structure of a pachinko machine by disassembling. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display surface of the symbol display apparatus (a)-(j). It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content on the display surface of the symbol display apparatus (a), (b). It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the contents of various counters used for a winning or failing lottery. (A) It is explanatory drawing for explaining the distribution table for 1st special drawing, and (b) is explanatory drawing for explaining the distribution table for 2nd special drawing. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric control processing in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure variation start processing in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the data setting process in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during special drawing determination in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric power start processing in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special electric termination processing in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the game state transition process in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing in the sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the main side command correspondence processing in a sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows V interrupt processing in display side MPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table for a pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the acquisition process of the display duration in the main MPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating (a) the type of display duration when a 3rd table or other table is referred, and (b) explaining the type of display duration when the 2nd table is referred. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating (c) the kind of display duration when the 1st table is referred. It is a flowchart which shows the mode transition process in the main MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for starting a shortening mode in a sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing in the shortening mode in the sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the process for effect during shortening in display side MPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content of the shortening effect in the symbol display apparatus (a)-(d-2). It is a timing chart which shows the state when the game round which triggered by the hold information of 2nd special figure is executed in the shortening mode. It is a timing chart which shows the state when the game round which triggered by the hold information of 1st special figure is executed in the shortening mode. It is a flowchart which shows the opening correspondence processing in the sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the processing for a bonus in a sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of the bonus table in the display side MPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table for promotion effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content of the promotion effect in the symbol display apparatus (a)-(d). It is a timing chart showing how the promotion production is progressing. It is a flowchart which shows the confirmation process for hold notification executed in the main MPU in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process for starting a shortening mode in a sound light side MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the determination process of the effect pattern executed by the sound light side MPU in 3rd Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the main configurations of the pachinko machine 10 in an exploded manner. In FIG. 2, for convenience, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the game area is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a game machine main body 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 in the forward direction. .. The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plates on all four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island equipment. The outer frame 11 is not an indispensable configuration in the pachinko machine 10, and the outer frame 11 may be provided in the island equipment of the game hall.

As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13. ing. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can rotate forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view.

The front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated rearward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side when viewed from the front.

The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device at its rotating tip, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 so as not to be openable. It has a function of locking the door frame 14 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the inner frame 13. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 provided exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 having an outer shape substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and the game area PA formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 24.

An inner rail portion 25 and an outer rail portion 26 are attached to the game board 24 so as to partition a part of the outer edge of the game area PA, and the guiding means is provided by the inner rail portion 25 and the outer rail portion 26. The guide rail is configured as. The game ball launched from the game ball launch mechanism 27 (see FIG. 2) attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21 is guided to the upper part of the game area PA by the guide rail.

Incidentally, the game ball launch mechanism 27 has a launch rail 27a extending toward the guide rail, a ball feeding device 27b for supplying the game ball stored in the upper plate 55a described later onto the launch rail 27a, and the launch rail 27a. It is provided with a solenoid 27c, which is an electric actuator that launches the game ball supplied to the guide rail toward the guide rail. The solenoid 27c is driven and controlled by the rotation operation of the launch operation device (or operation handle) 28 provided on the front door frame 14, and the game ball is launched.

The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction. Each opening has a general winning opening 31, a special electric winning device 32, a first operating port 33, a second operating port 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a special figure unit 37, a normal drawing unit 38, and a round display unit 39. Etc. are provided respectively.

Even if a ball enters the through gate 35, the game ball is not paid out. On the other hand, with respect to the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, and the second operating opening 34, when a ball is entered, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Specifically, when the number of prize balls is entered into the first operating port 33, three prize balls are paid out and the balls are entered into the second operating port 34. One prize ball is paid out, and when a ball is entered into the general winning opening 31, 10 prize balls are paid out and the special electric winning device 32 is entered. If so, 15 prize balls will be paid out.

The number of prize balls is arbitrary. For example, the number of prize balls in the second operating port 34 is smaller than that in the first operating port 33, but the specific number of prize balls is different from the above. Often, the number of prize balls may be the same in the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, and the number of prize balls in the second operating port 34 may be larger than that in the first operating port 33.

In addition, an out opening 24a is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 24, and game balls that do not enter various winning openings or the like are discharged from the game area PA through the out opening 24a. Further, on the game board 24, a large number of nails 24b are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members such as a windmill are arranged.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only is the ball discharged from the game area PA after passing through the opening, but also from the game area PA after passing through the opening. A mode in which the flow of the game area PA is continued without being discharged is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the ball from entering the game ball into the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the through gate 35 The entry of a game ball into the game is also referred to as a prize.

The first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 are unitized as an operating port device and installed on the game board 24. Both the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 are opened upward. Further, both operating ports 33 and 34 are arranged in the vertical direction so that the first operating port 33 faces upward. The second operating port 34 is provided with a universal electric accessory 34a as a guide piece composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces. In the closed state of the general electric accessory 34a, the game ball cannot win a prize in the second operating port 34, and when the general electric accessory 34a is in the open state, it becomes possible to win a prize in the second operating port 34.

A through gate 35 is provided on the upstream side of the second operating port 34 in the flow direction of the game ball. The through gate 35 has a through hole (not shown) penetrating in the vertical direction, and the game ball winning the through gate 35 flows down the game area PA after winning. As a result, the game ball that has won the through gate 35 can win the second operating port 34.

Based on the winning of the through gate 35, the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is switched from the closed state to the open state. Specifically, an internal lottery is performed triggered by winning a prize in the through gate 35, and a normal drawing display of the normal drawing unit 38 provided in the lower right corner, which is an area where the game ball does not pass in the game area PA. The variable display of the pattern is performed in the part 38a. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is the winning of the electric service opening, the stop result corresponding to the result is displayed, and the variable display of the general map display unit 38a is completed, the state shifts to the general electric opening state. In the open state of the general electric power, the general electric accessory 34a is in the open state in a predetermined mode.

The cathode ray display unit 38a is composed of a segment display device in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the liquid crystal display device and the organic EL display device are not limited thereto. , CRT or other types of display devices such as dot matrix displays. In addition, as the pattern to be variablely displayed on the general map display unit 38a, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variablely displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed, or a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed. A configuration in which multiple types of colors are switched and displayed can be considered.

In the normal drawing unit 38, a normal drawing holding display unit 38b is provided at a position adjacent to the normal drawing display unit 38a. The maximum number of game balls that have won a prize in the through gate 35 is held up to four, and the number of held balls is displayed by lighting the general drawing hold display unit 38b.

A winning lottery is performed triggered by winning a prize in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. Then, the lottery result is clarified through the display effect in the symbol display device 41 of the special figure unit 37 and the variable display unit 36.

Regarding the special figure unit 37 In detail, the special figure unit 37 is provided with a first special figure display unit 37a and a second special figure display unit 37b. The display area of the first special symbol display unit 37a is narrower than the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41, and similarly, the display area of the second special symbol display unit 37b is narrower than the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41. Further, the area of the display area including the first special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b is also smaller than that of the display surface 41a.

In the first special figure display unit 37a, a winning lottery is performed with a winning prize in the first operating port 33 as a trigger, so that a variable display of a pattern or a predetermined display is performed. Then, the result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. Further, in the second special figure display unit 37b, a winning lottery is performed by using a winning prize in the second operating port 34 as a trigger, so that a variable display of a pattern or a predetermined display is performed. Then, the result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed.

The first special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b are composed of a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, it may be composed of other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display device. The patterns displayed on the first special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b include a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and a plurality of types of characters. Is conceivable, or a configuration in which a plurality of types of colors are displayed is conceivable.

In the special figure unit 37, the first special figure reservation display unit 37c and the second special figure reservation display unit 37d are provided at positions adjacent to the first special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b. .. The maximum number of game balls that have won a prize in the first operating port 33 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting the first special figure reservation display unit 37c. Further, the maximum number of game balls that have won a prize in the second operating port 34 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting the second special figure reservation display unit 37d.

Regarding the symbol display device 41 In detail, the symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device having a display surface such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT, and is a dot matrix display device. You may.

In the symbol display device 41, when the first special symbol display unit 37a performs a variable display or a predetermined display of the symbol based on a prize in the first operating port 33, the variable display or the predetermined display of the symbol is displayed accordingly. At the same time, when the second special figure display unit 37b performs the variable display or the predetermined display of the pattern based on the winning of the second operating port 34, the variable display or the predetermined display of the symbol is performed accordingly. .. In the symbol display device 41, not only the display effect triggered by winning a prize in the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34, but also the display effect in the opening / closing execution mode, which will be described later, which shifts after winning the prize, etc. Is done.

The display contents when the symbol display device 41 performs variable display of the symbol will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing individual symbols that are variablely displayed by the symbol display device 41, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41.

As shown in FIGS. 4 (a) to 4 (j), a design which is a kind of design consists of nine main designs with numbers "1" to "9" and a shell-shaped design. It is composed of sub-designs. More specifically, nine types of character symbols such as an octopus are assigned numbers "1" to "9" to form a main symbol.

As shown in FIG. 5A, on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row are set as a plurality of display areas. Each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in descending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. .. In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol.

That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol string Z2, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and then between the main symbol of "9" and the main symbol of "1". The main symbol of "4" is additionally arranged in the above, and one sub symbol is arranged between each of these main symbols. That is, only in the middle symbol row Z2, 10 main symbols are arranged and composed of 20 symbols. Then, on the display surface 41a, the symbols of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity.

As shown in FIG. 5B, on the display surface 41a, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It has become like. Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right-down line L4, and a right-up line L5 are set on the display surface 41a. ..

When a variable display of symbols is performed on the display surface 41a based on winning a prize in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34, the symbols in the respective symbol rows Z1 to Z3 scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. The variable display is started. Then, the variable display is switched to the standby display in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and finally the predetermined symbols are statically displayed in the respective symbol rows Z1 to Z3. .. In addition, when the variation display of the symbol ends, if the result of the internal lottery is the 4R high-accuracy jackpot result, the 8R high-accuracy jackpot result, the 12R high-accuracy jackpot result A or the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result, which will be described later, any of them. A combination of the same odd-numbered symbols or the same even-numbered symbols is formed on the effective line, and the result of the internal lottery is the 8R low-accuracy jackpot result, the 12R low-accuracy jackpot result, or the 12R high-accuracy jackpot result B, which will be described later. If so, the same even-numbered symbol combination is formed on one of the effective lines. Further, when the result of the internal lottery is a 5R high-accuracy big hit result or a small hit result, which will be described later, a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, "3.4.1") is formed on one of the effective lines. NS.

It should be noted that, based on the winning of any of the operating ports 33 and 34, the display is started on any of the special figure display units 37a and 37b and the symbol display device 41, and until the predetermined result is displayed and ended. Is equivalent to one game. Further, the mode of variable display of symbols in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary, such as the number of symbol rows, the direction of variable display of symbols in the symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol row, and the like. Can be changed as appropriate. Further, the pattern to be variablely displayed by the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above-mentioned symbol, and for example, only numbers may be variablely displayed as the symbol.

When a big hit or a small win is won in the winning lottery based on the winning of the first operating port 33, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode in which the special electric winning device 32 can be won. Similarly, even if a big hit or a small win is won in the winning lottery based on the winning of the second operating port 34, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode in which the special electric winning device 32 can be won.

Returning to the description of FIG. 3, the special electric winning device 32 includes a large winning opening (not shown) leading to the back side of the game board 24, and also includes an opening / closing door 32a for opening and closing the large winning opening. The opening / closing door 32a is arranged in either the closed state or the open state. Specifically, the opening / closing door 32a is normally in a closed state in which the game ball cannot win a prize, and is switched to an open state in which the game ball can win a prize when the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is won in the internal lottery. It has become. By the way, the open / close execution mode is a mode in which the mode shifts when a hit result is obtained. It should be noted that, although it is not impossible to win a prize in the closed state, it may be configured in a state in which it is more difficult for the prize to occur than in the open state.

The round display unit 39 displays the number of round games that occur in the open / close execution mode. Here, the opening / closing execution mode includes a round number specifying mode that occurs when a big hit is won and an opening / closing number specifying mode that occurs when a small hit is won. The round number regulation mode is an opening / closing execution mode that is executed up to a predetermined number of round games. A round game is a game that continues until either a predetermined upper limit duration elapses or a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins a special electric winning device 32. That is. The number of round games executed in the round number regulation mode differs depending on the type of jackpot result that triggered the transition. The round display unit 39 displays the number of times of the round game or the corresponding display. Further, the display on the round display unit 39 starts when the open / close execution mode is started, and ends when the open / close execution mode is ended and a new game round is started. On the other hand, in the open / close number regulation mode, the round game is not set, the number of times of opening / closing of the special electric winning device 32 is the upper limit, and the predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins the special electric winning device 32. It is terminated based on the condition of either one of the above. In the open / close number regulation mode, the round display unit 39 is maintained in the non-display state.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the inner frame 13 formed by attaching the game board 24 having the above configuration to the resin base 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 51 so that almost the entire area of the game area PA can be visually recognized from the front. The window portion 51 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 52 is fitted therein. The window panel 52 is formed colorless and transparent by glass, but is not limited to this, and may be formed colorless and transparent by synthetic resin, and the gaming area PA is formed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 52. It may be formed to be colored and transparent as long as it is visible.

A display light emitting unit 53 is provided above the window unit 51. Further, a pair of left and right speaker units 54 for outputting sound effects and the like according to the game state are provided. Further, below the window portion 51, an upper bulging portion 55 bulging toward the front side and a lower bulging portion 56 are vertically arranged side by side. An upper plate 55a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 55, and a lower plate 56a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 56. The upper plate 55a has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 27 side while arranging them in a row. Further, the lower plate 56a has a function of storing excess game balls in the upper plate 55a.

The lower bulging portion 56 is provided with an effect operating portion 57 on the side of the lower plate 56a. The effect operation unit 57 is a push button type, and the content of the display effect on the symbol display device 41 is changed by operating the effect operation unit 57. The content of the display effect when the effect operation unit 57 is operated will be described in detail later.

Next, the configuration on the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 2, a main control device 60 that controls the main control of the game is mounted on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24). The main control device 60 includes a main control board housed in a board box. The substrate box may be provided with a trace means for leaving a trace of its opening, or may be provided with a trace structure for leaving a trace of its opening. As the trace means, a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box are inseparably bonded to each other, and a predetermined portion must be destroyed at the time of separation. It is conceivable that a sealing sticker that leaves a trace of what has been done is attached so as to straddle the boundary between the plurality of case bodies. Further, as the trace structure, a configuration in which an adhesive is applied to the boundary between a plurality of case bodies constituting the substrate box can be considered.

The back pack unit 15 is installed so as to cover the back side of the inner frame 13 including the main control device 60. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 72 formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and a payout mechanism unit 73 and a control device collecting unit 74 are attached to the back pack 72.

The payout mechanism unit 73 includes a tank 75 in which game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a payout device 76 for paying out the game balls stored in the tank 75. The game ball paid out from the payout device 76 is discharged to the upper plate 55a or the lower plate 56a through the payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 76. The payout mechanism unit 73 is provided with, for example, a back pack board having a power switch for turning on and off the power supply while supplying a main power supply of 24 volts AC.

The control device collective unit 74 generates and outputs predetermined electric power required by the payout control device 77 having a function of controlling the payout device 76 and various control devices, and is accompanied by the operation of the launch operation device 28 by the player. It is equipped with a power supply / launch control device 78 that controls the launch of the game ball. The payout control device 77 and the power supply / launch control device 78 are arranged so as to be stacked in the front-rear direction so that the payout control device 77 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

The back pack 72 is provided with an external terminal plate 79 in addition to the payout mechanism unit 73 and the control device collecting unit 74. The external terminal plate 79 is installed at the upper corner portion on the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 on the rotation base end side of the back pack unit 15. The external terminal board 79 is a substrate for outputting a predetermined signal and inputting a predetermined signal from the management computer of the game hall to the pachinko machine 10 in order to make the management computer of the game hall recognize the state of the pachinko machine 10. Is.

<Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 that controls the main control of the game, and a power failure monitoring board 65 that monitors the power supply. The MPU 62 is mounted on the main control board 61. The MPU 62 is a ROM 63 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 62, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 63 is executed. A certain RAM 64, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like are built in. It is not essential that the ROM 63 and the RAM 64 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 62, and each may be individually chipped. This also applies to the MPU of the control device other than the main control device 60.

The MPU 62 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. A power failure monitoring board 65 provided in the main control device 60 is connected to the input side of the MPU 62, and a payout control device 77 is also connected to the input side. A power supply / emission control device 78 having a function of supplying operating power is connected to the power failure monitoring board 65, and power is supplied to the MPU 62 via the power failure monitoring board 65.

Various sensors such as various prize detection sensors 66a to 66e are connected to the input side of the MPU 62. The various prize detection sensors 66a to 66e are provided on a one-to-one basis with respect to the winning portion corresponding to winning such as the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the through gate 35. The detection sensor is included, and the MPU 62 determines the winning of each ball entry portion. Further, in the MPU 62, various lottery is executed based on the winning of the first operating port 33 or the winning of the second operating port 34.

A power failure monitoring board 65, a payout control device 77, and a voice emission control device 80 are connected to the output side of the MPU 62. A prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77, for example, based on the winning determination result for the winning ball unit corresponding to the winning. Various commands such as a variation command, a type command, and an opening command are output to the voice emission control device 80. Details of these various commands will be described later. The MPU 62 transmits a command to the voice emission control device 80 by parallel communication.

On the output side of the MPU 62, there is a drive unit 32b for special electric power that opens and closes the opening / closing door 32a of the special electric winning device 32, and a drive unit 34b for general electric power that opens and closes the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34. The figure unit 37, the normal figure unit 38, and the round display unit 39 are connected to each other. Incidentally, the special figure unit 37 is provided with a first special figure display unit 37a, a second special figure display unit 37b, a first special figure hold display unit 37c, and a second special figure hold display unit 37d. Are all connected to the output side of the MPU 62. Similarly, the normal drawing unit 38 is provided with a normal drawing display unit 38a and a normal drawing holding display unit 38b, all of which are connected to the output side of the MPU 62. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 61, and the MPU 62 executes drive control of various drive units and various display units through the driver circuits.

That is, in the open / close execution mode, the drive control of the special electric drive unit 32b is executed in the MPU 62 so that the special electric winning device 32 is opened / closed. Further, when the open state of the utility accessory 34a is won, the drive control of the drive unit 34b for the utility is executed in the MPU 62 so that the utility accessory 34a is opened and closed. Further, in the game times and the opening / closing execution mode, the display control of the special figure unit 37 is executed in the MPU 62. Further, when the lottery result of whether or not to open the general electric accessory 34a is clearly indicated, the display control of the general drawing unit 38 is executed in the MPU 62. Further, in the open / close execution mode, the display control of the round display unit 39 is executed in the MPU 62.

The power failure monitoring board 65 relays between the main control board 61 and the power supply / emission control device 78, and monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply / emission control device 78. The payout control device 77 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 76 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 60.

The power supply / launch control device 78 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game hall or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power source, the operating power required for each of the main control board 61, the payout control device 77, and the like is generated, and the generated operating power is supplied. By the way, the power supply / emission control device 78 is provided with a power supply unit for power failure such as a backup capacitor, and even when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is in the OFF state, the power supply unit for power failure is mainly used. Power for storing and holding is supplied to the RAM 64 of the control device 60. Further, the power supply / launch control device 78 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 27, and the game ball launch mechanism 27 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met.

The voice emission control device 80 includes a voice emission control board 81 on which the MPU 82 is mounted. The MPU 82 is a ROM 83 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 82, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 83 is executed. A RAM 84, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are built in.

The MPU 82 determines the content of the effect to be executed in the game times, the opening / closing execution mode, and the like, based on the command received from the main control device 60. Then, the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 provided on the front door frame 14 is performed, and the sound output control of the speaker unit 54 provided on the front door frame 14 is performed so that the operation corresponding to the determined content is performed. I do. Further, the MPU 82 is electrically connected to the effect operation unit 58. As the effect operation signal, the effect operation unit 58 outputs a non-operation signal which is a LOW level in the non-operation state, and outputs an operation generation signal which is a HI level in the operated state. The relationship between HI and LOW may be reversed. In the MPU 82, it is possible to specify whether or not the effect operation unit 58 has been operated by monitoring the signal level of the effect operation signal input from the effect operation unit 58.

The MPU 82 is electrically connected to the display control device 90. The MPU 82 transmits to the display control device 90 a command including the content of the effect determined based on the command received from the main control device 60 and a command including the content of the notification corresponding to the command received from the main control device 60. The display control device 90 is not configured to receive commands from the main control device 60 without going through the voice emission control device 80, and communicates with the main control device 60 more than the voice emission control device 80. It can be said that it exists on the downstream side of the direction.

The display control device 90 is a display control board 91 on which an MPU 92, which is an element in which a program ROM 93 and a work RAM 94 are combined into chips, a video display processor (VDP) 95, a character ROM 96, and a video RAM 97, respectively, are mounted. It has.

The MPU 92 analyzes various commands received from the voice emission control device 80 or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received commands to control the VDP 95 (specifically, generate an internal command for the VDP 95).

The program ROM 93 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 92, and is a non-volatile storage means that does not require an external power supply for holding the stored information. The work RAM 94 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, and the like used when executing various programs by the MPU 92, and is a volatile storage means that requires an external power supply to hold the stored information. Is.

The VDP95 is a kind of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. Since the VDP95 is made into an IC chip, it is also called a "drawing chip", and its substance can be said to be a microcomputer chip having a built-in firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 95 adjusts the timings of the MPU 92, the video RAM 97, and the like to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the image data stored in the video RAM 97 from the character ROM 96 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 41.

The character ROM 96 plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as a symbol displayed on the symbol display device 41. The character ROM 96 holds bitmap format image data of various display symbols, a color palette table to be referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image, and the like.

The video RAM 97 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the display content of the symbol display device 41 is changed based on rewriting the content of the video RAM 97.

In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the MPU 62, ROM 63, and RAM 64 of the main control device 60 are referred to as the main MPU 62, the main ROM 63, and the main RAM 64, respectively, and the MPU 82, ROM 83, and RAM 84 of the voice emission control device 80 are sound. The optical side MPU 82, the sound light side ROM 83, and the sound light side RAM 84 are referred to, and the MPU 92, the program ROM 93, and the work RAM 94 of the display control device 90 are referred to as a display side MPU 92, a display side ROM 93, and a display side RAM 94, respectively.

Here, in the pachinko machine 10, commands are exchanged between the sound light side MPU 82 and the display side MPU 92 by bidirectional communication.

That is, the voice emission control device 80 and the display control device 90 are electrically connected by using the first signal line group 101, and the sound light side MPU 82 is connected to the display side MPU 92 by using the first signal line group 101. The command is sent to. Since this command transmission is performed by serial communication, the first signal line group 101 includes a signal line 102 for serial command data transmission and each unit data (for example, one bit of data) included in the command data. At least a signal line 103 for a clock signal for identification and a signal line 104 for a latch signal for recognizing at least one of a transmission start and a transmission end of one command are included. In addition, a signal line for an enable signal for recognizing the start of command transmission may be separately provided.

Further, the voice emission control device 80 and the display control device 90 are electrically connected by using the second signal line group 111, and the display side MPU 92 is connected to the sound light side MPU 82 by using the second signal line group 111. The command is sent to. Since this command transmission is performed by serial communication, the second signal line group 111 includes a signal line 112 for serial command data transmission and each unit data (for example, one bit of data) included in the command data. At least a signal line 113 for a clock signal for identification and a signal line 114 for a latch signal for recognizing at least one of a transmission start and a transmission end of one command are included. In addition, a signal line for an enable signal for recognizing the start of command transmission may be separately provided.

The first signal line group 101 and the second signal line group 111 are provided as one connection unit. The connection unit includes a connector in which one end of the first signal line group 101 and the second signal line group 111 is aggregated, and a connector in which the other end is aggregated, and one connector is a voice emission control device. It is detachably attached to the connector of 80, and the other connector is detachably attached to the connector of the display control device 90.

The communication method between the sound light side MPU 82 and the display side MPU 92 is not limited to serial communication, and may be parallel communication. Further, the first signal line group 101 and the second signal line group 111 may be provided as separate connection units.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lottery with MPU 62 of main control device 60>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lottery in the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

The main MPU 62 uses various counter information during the game to draw a winning lottery, set the display of the first special figure display unit 37a, set the display of the second special figure display unit 37b, and set the symbol display of the symbol display device 41. , The display of the general figure display unit 38a is set. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the hit random number counter C1 used for the lottery for the occurrence of hits and the jackpot type are used for determining the type of jackpot. The jackpot type counter C2 to be used, the reach random number counter C3 used for the reach generation lottery when the symbol display device 41 deviates and fluctuates, the random number initial value counter CINI used to set the initial value of the hit random number counter C1, and each special figure. The variable type counter CS for determining the display duration in the display units 37a and 37b and the symbol display device 41 is used. Further, the general electric random number counter C4 used for the lottery as to whether or not the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is set to the electric service open state is used. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in the lottery counter area 121 of the RAM 64.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated, and the counter returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals. The numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the special figure holding area 122 when a prize is generated in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. The special figure holding area 122 includes a first special figure holding area 125, a second special figure holding area 126, and an execution area 127 for special drawing.

The first special figure holding area 125 includes a first area 125a, a second area 125b, a third area 125c, and a fourth area 125d, and a winning random number counter C1 is provided according to the winning history of the first operating port 33. Each numerical information of the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in any of the areas 125a to 125d as the reserved information on the special figure side.

In this case, in the first area 125a to the fourth area 125d, when the winning of the first operating port 33 occurs a plurality of times in succession, the first area 125a → the second area 125b → the third area 125c → the third. Each numerical information is stored in chronological order in the order of 4 areas 125d. By providing the four areas 125a to 125d in this way, up to four winning histories of the game balls in the first operating port 33 can be reserved and stored.

The number of items that can be stored and stored in the first special figure holding area 125 is not limited to four, and may be any other number such as two, three, or five or more. , May be singular.

The second special figure holding area 126 includes the first area 126a, the second area 126b, the third area 126c, and the fourth area 126d, and the winning random number counter C1 is provided according to the winning history of the second operating port 34. Each numerical information of the jackpot type counter C2 and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in any of the areas 126a to 126d as the reserved information on the special figure side.

In this case, in the first area 126a to the fourth area 126d, when the winning of the second operating port 34 occurs a plurality of times in succession, the first area 126a → the second area 126b → the third area 126c → the third area 126c. Each numerical information is stored in chronological order in the order of the four areas 126d. By providing the four areas 126a to 126d in this way, up to four winning histories of the game balls in the second operating port 34 can be reserved and stored.

The number of items that can be stored in the second special figure holding area 126 is not limited to four, and may be any other number such as two, three, or five or more. , May be singular.

The execution area 127 for the special figure stores the pending information of the target for performing the hit / miss judgment and the distribution judgment for the special figure when the variable display is started on any of the special figure display units 37a and 37b. The area. Specifically, when the variable display of the first special figure display unit 37a is started, the hold information stored in the first area 125a of the first special figure hold area 125 moves to the execution area 127 for the special figure. Will be done. On the other hand, when the variable display of the second special figure display unit 37b is started, the hold information stored in the first area 126a of the second special figure hold area 126 is moved to the execution area 127 for the special figure.

The information corresponding to the Fuden random number counter C4 is stored in the Fuzu holding area 123 when a prize is won in the through gate 35. The normal figure holding area 123 includes a first area 128a, a second area 128b, a third area 128c, and a fourth area 128d, and numerical information of the normal electric random number counter C4 according to the winning history to the through gate 35. Is stored in any of the areas 128a to 128d as the reserved information on the normal drawing side.

In this case, in the first area 128a to the fourth area 128d, when the through gate 35 is awarded a plurality of times in succession, the first area 128a → the second area 128b → the third area 128c → the fourth area. Numerical information is stored in chronological order in the order of 128d. By providing the four areas 128a to 128d in this way, up to four winning histories of the game balls to the through gate 35 can be reserved and stored.

The number of items that can be stored in the holding area 123 is not limited to four, and may be any number of items, such as two, three, or five or more, and may be a single number. It may be.

An execution area 129 for a normal map is provided in the normal map reservation area 128. The execution area 129 for the normal map is an area in which the hold information for which the hit / fail determination for support is to be determined is stored when the variable display is started on the normal map display unit 38a. Specifically, when the variable display of the normal map display unit 38a is started, the hold information stored in the first area 128a of the normal map hold area 123 is moved to the execution area 129 for the normal map.

Each of the above counters will be described in detail.

First, the Fuden random number counter C4 will be described. The normal electric random number counter C4 has a configuration in which, for example, 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 250, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. The normal electric random number counter C4 is periodically updated, and is stored in the normal figure holding area 123 of the main RAM 64 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the general electric accessory 34a to the open state according to the value of the stored general electric random number counter C4.

In the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of support modes are set so that the modes of support by the general electric accessory 34a are different from each other. Specifically, in the support mode, when compared in a situation where the game ball is continuously launched to the game area PA in the same manner, the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is per unit time. A high-frequency support mode and a low-frequency support mode are set so that the frequency of opening is relatively high or low.

In the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the normal power open state in the normal power open lottery using the normal power random number counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 4/5), but it is high. In the frequency support mode, the number of times the normal electric accessory 34a is opened when the general electric power open state is won is set more than in the low frequency support mode, and one open time is set longer. There is. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, when the general electric power open state is won and the general electric accessory 34a is opened multiple times, from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state. The closing time is set shorter than the one-time opening time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, as compared with the low-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is secured for the next public power opening lottery after one public power opening lottery is performed (that is, the general drawing). The duration of one display on the display unit 38a) is set short.

As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability that the second operating port 34 is won is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the first operating port 33 is higher than that of the second operating port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the second operation is higher than the first operating port 33. The probability that a prize will be given to the mouth 34 increases.

The configuration for increasing the frequency of the high-frequency support mode to be in the open state per unit time is higher than that of the low-frequency support mode. It may be configured to increase the probability of winning the open state. In addition, the reserved time secured for the next public electric opening lottery after one public electric opening lottery is performed (for example, is executed on the general drawing display unit 38a based on the winning of the through gate 35). In a configuration in which multiple types of variable display times are prepared, the high-frequency support mode is set so that a shorter reservation time is easier to select or the average reservation time is shorter than the low-frequency support mode. May be good. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the securing time secured when one public power opening lottery is held and then the next public power opening lottery is held is shortened. By applying any one of the conditions or any combination of the conditions of shortening the average time and increasing the winning probability, the advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode may be enhanced.

When the general electric power open state is won in the general electric power open lottery using the general electric power random number counter C4, the general electric power open state is set. The open state of the general electric power is terminated when the public electric accessory 34a is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, or when a predetermined maximum number of game balls win a prize in the second operating port 34. do. Specifically, the upper limit is 10 in both the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode. On the other hand, the number of times of opening and closing of the utility object 34a is one in the low-frequency support mode, whereas it is more than one in the high-frequency support mode, which is more specific than in the low-frequency support mode. It is 3 times. Further, the one-time opening duration of the utility object 34a is 1 sec in the low-frequency support mode, whereas it is 2 sec in the high-frequency support mode.

Next, the hit random number counter C1 will be described. The hit random number counter C1 has a configuration in which, for example, 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 599, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. In particular, when the hit random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the hit random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The hit random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and when the game ball wins the first operating port 33, it is stored in the first special figure holding area 125 of the special figure holding area 122, and the game ball is stored in the second operating port 34. It is stored in the second special figure holding area 126 of the special figure holding area 122 at the timing of winning a prize. Then, the winning / failing determination is performed using the value of the stored hit random number counter C1.

The value of the random number that is won in the winning / failing determination is stored in the main ROM 63 as a winning / failing table. In the hit / fail table, a big hit result, a small hit result, and a miss result are set as the hit / miss result. The jackpot result is a win / fail result that can trigger a shift to the open / close execution mode in which the special electric winning device 32 is controlled to open / close, and can also trigger a shift to at least one of the win / fail lottery mode and the support mode. The small hit result is a win / fail result that does not trigger a shift in both the win / fail lottery mode and the support mode, while it triggers the transition to the open / close execution mode in which the special electric winning device 32 is controlled to open / close. The deviation result is a success / failure result that does not trigger a transition to the open / close execution mode, and also does not trigger a transition to the win / fail lottery mode and the support mode.

As the pass / fail table, there are a pass / fail table for the low probability mode and a pass / fail table for the high probability mode. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, the same pass / fail table is referred to in the hold information acquired based on the winning of the first operating port 33 and the holding information acquired based on the winning of the second operating port 34. In any case, there are a low-probability mode and a high-probability mode as the lottery modes in the winning / losing lottery.

Explaining each hit / fail table in detail, the hit / fail table for the low probability mode has two random number values (for example, "5" and "305") that result in a big hit, and the random number values that result in a small hit. Is three (for example, "55", "355", "555"). Other than that, it is a random number value that results in a deviation.

In the hit / fail table for the high probability mode, the number of random numbers that result in big hits is set to be larger than that in the case of the hit / miss table for the low probability mode for the first special figure, and specifically, it is 20. (For example, "5", "34", "65", "130", "163", "192", "220", "245", "276", "305", "334", "365", "392", "420", "470", "495", "520", "558", "575", "599"). In this case, the value group of the winning random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the low probability mode is included in the value group of the winning random number counter C1 that wins the jackpot in the high probability mode. On the other hand, the value of the random number that is the result of the small hit is the same as in the case of the hit / fail table for the low probability mode.

If the probability of a jackpot result is higher in the high probability mode than in the low probability mode, the number and value of the random numbers to be won are arbitrary, and in the situation of the low probability mode, the jackpot result is obtained. The value group of the winning random number counter C1 may or may not be included in the value group of the winning random number counter C1 which is a big hit in the high probability mode. ..

Next, the jackpot type counter C2 will be described. The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 99, reach the maximum value, and then return to 0. The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and when the game ball wins the first operating port 33, it is stored in the first special figure holding area 125 of the special figure holding area 122, and the game ball is stored in the second operating port 34. It is stored in the second special figure holding area 126 of the special figure holding area 122 at the timing of winning a prize. Then, the distribution determination is performed using the value of the stored jackpot type counter C2.

Here, a plurality of types of jackpot results are set in the pachinko machine 10, and each of these jackpot results includes (1) the contents of the opening / closing execution mode, (2) the contents of the winning / failing lottery mode after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and ( 3) At least one of the three contents, that is, the contents of the support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode, is different.

The open / close execution mode executed when the jackpot is won is the round number regulation mode as described above. In the round number regulation mode, the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode are set so that the frequency of winning the special electric winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is relatively high or low. And are set. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of one-time opening mode of the special electric winning device 32 are set with different opening durations from the opening to the closing of the special electric winning device 32. There is. In detail, a long-time mode in which the opening duration is set to 29 sec, which is a long time, and a short-time mode in which the opening duration is set to 0.05 sec, which is shorter than the long time, are set. ing. In the pachinko machine 10, when the launch operation device 28 is operated by the player, the game ball launch mechanism 27 is drive-controlled so that one game ball is launched toward the game area PA every 0.6 sec. Will be done. In addition, the maximum number of end conditions for round games is set to 10. Then, in the long-time mode of the above-mentioned opening modes, the opening duration is set to be longer than the product of the firing cycle of the game balls and the upper limit number of one round game. On the other hand, in the short-time mode, the opening duration is set to be shorter than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the upper limit number of one round game, and more specifically, the opening duration is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. ing. Therefore, when the special electric winning device 32 is opened once in a long-time mode, it is expected that the special electric winning device 32 will be awarded the maximum number of prizes in one round game, and the time is short. When the special electric winning device 32 is opened once in the embodiment, it is expected that the special electric winning device 32 will not be won.

In the high-frequency winning mode, the special electric winning device 32 is opened once in each round game in a long-time mode. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the special electric winning device 32 is opened once in each round game in a short-time mode.

The number of times the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed in the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the number of round games, the opening duration for one opening, and the upper limit number in one round game are those in the high-frequency winning mode. Is not limited to the above values and is arbitrary as long as the frequency of winning the special electric winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is higher than that of the low frequency winning mode. Is.

The opening / closing execution mode executed when a small hit is won is the opening / closing number regulation mode as described above. In the open / close number regulation mode, the special electric winning device 32 is opened five times in a short time mode. In this case, the upper limit of the end condition of the open / close number specified mode is set to 10, and the total opening duration of the open / close number specified mode is the same as the firing cycle of the game ball and the upper limit of the open / closed number specified mode. It is set to a time shorter than the product. Therefore, in the open / close number specified mode, the round game is not executed, and whether or not the number of winnings is the upper limit is determined by the total number of winnings in the opening / closing number specified mode. Is more likely to be opened and closed.

The distribution destination of the type of the jackpot result with respect to the jackpot type counter C2 is stored in the main ROM 63 as a distribution table. The contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B.

As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the distribution table shows the types of jackpot results: 8R low accuracy jackpot result, 12R low accuracy jackpot result, 4R high accuracy jackpot result, and 5R high accuracy. A jackpot result, an 8R high-accuracy jackpot result, a 12R high-accuracy jackpot result A, a 12R high-accuracy jackpot result B, and a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result are set.

In the 8R low-accuracy jackpot result, the open / close execution mode becomes a high-frequency winning mode in which eight round games occur. In this open / close execution mode, 520 game balls can be expected to be paid out. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the low probability mode is set regardless of the winning / failing lottery mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode. This low-probability mode results in a jackpot next, and at least continues until it shifts to the open / close execution mode. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the high-frequency support mode is set regardless of the support mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode. This high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games has reached the end reference number (specifically, 15 times) set as the number of games of 1 or more after the transition, and the high-frequency support mode The low-frequency support mode that transitions after the end of is the next big hit result, and at least continues until it shifts to the open / close execution mode.

In the 12R low-accuracy jackpot result, the open / close execution mode becomes a high-frequency winning mode in which 12 round games occur. In this open / close execution mode, 780 game balls can be expected to be paid out. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the low probability mode is set regardless of the winning / failing lottery mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode. This low-probability mode results in a jackpot next, and at least continues until it shifts to the open / close execution mode. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the low-frequency support mode is set regardless of the support mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode. This low-frequency support mode will result in a big hit next time, and will continue at least until it shifts to the open / close execution mode.

In the 4R high-accuracy jackpot result, the open / close execution mode is a high-frequency winning mode in which four round games occur. In this open / close execution mode, 260 game balls can be expected to be paid out. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode is set regardless of the winning / failing lottery mode before the opening / closing execution mode shift. This high-probability mode will at least continue until the next jackpot result and the resulting open / close execution mode. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the high-frequency support mode is set regardless of the support mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode. This high-frequency support mode will result in a big hit next time, and will continue at least until it shifts to the open / close execution mode.

In the 5R high-accuracy jackpot result, the open / close execution mode is a low-frequency winning mode in which five round games occur. In this open / close execution mode, the special electric winning device 32 cannot be expected to win a prize, so that the number of game balls to be paid out is substantially zero. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode is set regardless of the winning / failing lottery mode before the opening / closing execution mode shift. This high-probability mode will at least continue until the next jackpot result and the resulting open / close execution mode. Further, the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode if the mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode is the high frequency support mode, while it becomes the low frequency support mode if the mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode is the low frequency support mode. These support modes will at least continue until the next big hit result and the resulting open / close execution mode.

The 8R high-accuracy jackpot result is a high-frequency winning mode in which the open / close execution mode generates eight round games. In this open / close execution mode, 520 game balls can be expected to be paid out. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode is set regardless of the winning / failing lottery mode before the opening / closing execution mode shift. This high-probability mode will at least continue until the next jackpot result and the resulting open / close execution mode. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the high-frequency support mode is set regardless of the support mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode. This high-frequency support mode will result in a big hit next time, and will continue at least until it shifts to the open / close execution mode.

The 12R high-accuracy jackpot result A is a high-frequency winning mode in which the opening / closing execution mode is a high-frequency winning mode in which 12 round games occur. In this open / close execution mode, 780 game balls can be expected to be paid out. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode is set regardless of the winning / failing lottery mode before the opening / closing execution mode shift. This high-probability mode will at least continue until the next jackpot result and the resulting open / close execution mode. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the high-frequency support mode is set regardless of the support mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode. This high-frequency support mode will result in a big hit next time, and will continue at least until it shifts to the open / close execution mode.

The 12R high-accuracy jackpot result B is a high-frequency winning mode in which the opening / closing execution mode is a high-frequency winning mode in which 12 round games occur. In this open / close execution mode, 780 game balls can be expected to be paid out. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode is set regardless of the winning / failing lottery mode before the opening / closing execution mode shift. This high-probability mode will at least continue until the next jackpot result and the resulting open / close execution mode. Further, the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode if the mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode is the high frequency support mode, while it becomes the low frequency support mode if the mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode is the low frequency support mode. These support modes will at least continue until the next big hit result and the resulting open / close execution mode.

The 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is a high-frequency winning mode in which the opening / closing execution mode generates 16 round games. In this open / close execution mode, 1040 game balls can be expected to be paid out. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode is set regardless of the winning / failing lottery mode before the opening / closing execution mode shift. This high-probability mode will at least continue until the next jackpot result and the resulting open / close execution mode. Further, after the end of the open / close execution mode, the high-frequency support mode is set regardless of the support mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode. This high-frequency support mode will result in a big hit next time, and will continue at least until it shifts to the open / close execution mode.

As the distribution table, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the distribution for the first special figure used in the distribution determination of the reserved information acquired based on the winning of the first operating port 33. A minute table and a distribution table for the second special figure used for determining the distribution of the reserved information acquired based on the winning of the second operating port 34 are set.

Explaining each distribution table in detail, as shown in FIG. 8A, the distribution table for the first special figure has 12R low probability jackpot results and 12R low probability jackpot results as the types of jackpot results to be sorted. A 5R high-accuracy jackpot result, a 12R high-accuracy jackpot result A, a 12R high-accuracy jackpot result B, and a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result are set. In the distribution table for the first special figure, "0 to 19" corresponds to the 12R low accuracy jackpot result, "20 to 39" corresponds to the 5R high accuracy jackpot result, and "40 to 68". Corresponds to the 12R high-accuracy jackpot result A, "69-88" corresponds to the 12R high-accuracy jackpot result B, and "89-99" corresponds to the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result. In the case of the distribution table for the first special figure, if the jackpot is won, the probability of a 12R low probability jackpot result is 20%, the probability of a 5R high probability jackpot result is 20%, and 12R. The probability of a high-accuracy jackpot result A is 29%, the probability of a 12R high-accuracy jackpot result B is 20%, and the probability of a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is 11%.

Here, when a small hit result is obtained, in the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the small hit result, the special electric winning device 32 is opened / closed five times in a short-time mode. On the other hand, in the 5R high-accuracy jackpot result, the mode shifts to the round number-specified mode in which the round game is performed up to 5 times, and in each round game, the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed once in a short time mode. That is, when either the 5R high-accuracy big hit result or the small hit result is obtained, the operation mode of the special electric winning device 32 in the open / close execution mode is apparently the same. Further, in the game times when these game results are obtained, although the stop results different from each other are displayed on the first special figure display unit 37a, the display area is set larger than that of the first special figure display unit 37a. In the symbol display device 41, the stop result is displayed in an indistinguishable manner. Specifically, in any of the above game results, the symbol display device 41 stops and displays a common symbol combination (for example, "3.4.1") on any of the effective lines. In addition, when a 5R high-probability jackpot result is obtained in the low-frequency support mode, the opening / closing execution mode when a small hit result is obtained based on a prize in the first operating port 33 during the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the result. The effect is executed in a manner indistinguishable from the above, and after the opening / closing execution mode is completed, the effect indicating that the mode is in the high probability mode is not executed in the symbol display device 41 or the like, and the effect is sent to the first operating port 33. When a small hit result is obtained based on a prize, the effect is executed in the same manner as after the open / close execution mode. With the above configuration, for example, in the situation of the low probability mode and the low frequency support mode, when the open / close execution mode that becomes the low frequency winning mode or the open / close execution mode that becomes the open / close number specified mode occurs, the player , The game will be played while expecting that the mode has shifted to the high probability mode after the end of the open / close execution mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, if a 12R low-accuracy jackpot result or a 12R high-accuracy jackpot result B is obtained based on the winning of the first operating port 33, the mode shifts to the round number regulation mode in which the round game is performed up to 12 times, and each round. In the game, the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed once according to the long-time mode. That is, when either the 12R low-accuracy jackpot result or the 12R high-accuracy jackpot result B is obtained, the operation mode of the special electric winning device 32 in the open / close execution mode is apparently the same. Further, in the game times when these game results are obtained, although the stop results different from each other are displayed on the first special figure display unit 37a, the display area is set larger than that of the first special figure display unit 37a. In the symbol display device 41, the stop result is displayed in an indistinguishable manner. Specifically, in any of the above game results, the symbol display device 41 stops and displays the same even-numbered symbol combination on any of the effective lines. In addition, when the 12R high-probability jackpot result B is obtained in the low-frequency support mode, the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the 12R high-probability jackpot result is indistinguishable from the opening / closing execution mode when the 12R low-probability jackpot result is obtained. After the opening / closing execution mode is executed, the effect indicating that the symbol display device 41 or the like is in the high probability mode is not executed after the opening / closing execution mode is completed, and the 12R low probability jackpot result is obtained. The effect is executed in the same manner as in. With the above configuration, for example, in a situation of a low probability mode and a low frequency support mode, when an open / close execution mode in which 12 round games are executed occurs, the player can perform the open / close execution mode after the end of the open / close execution mode. The game will be played while expecting that the mode has shifted to the high probability mode, and the interest of the game will be improved.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8B, the distribution table for the second special figure has 8R low accuracy jackpot results, 4R high accuracy jackpot results, and 8R high as the types of jackpot results to be sorted. The probability jackpot result and the 16R high accuracy jackpot result are set. In the distribution table for the second special figure, "0 to 19" corresponds to the 8R low accuracy jackpot result, "20 to 31" corresponds to the 4R high accuracy jackpot result, and "32 to 55". Corresponds to the 8R high-accuracy jackpot result, and "56-99" corresponds to the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result. In the case of the distribution table for the second special figure, when the jackpot is won, the probability of getting an 8R low probability jackpot result is 20%, the probability of getting a 4R high probability jackpot result is 12%, and 8R. The probability of a high-accuracy jackpot result is 24%, and the probability of a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is 44%.

Here, if an 8R low-accuracy jackpot result or an 8R high-accuracy jackpot result is obtained based on the winning of the second operating port 34, the game shifts to the round number regulation mode in which the round game is performed up to 8 times, and each round. In the game, the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed once according to the long-time mode. That is, when either the 8R low-accuracy jackpot result or the 8R high-accuracy jackpot result is obtained, the operation mode of the special electric winning device 32 in the open / close execution mode is apparently the same. Further, in the game times when these game results are obtained, although the stop results different from each other are displayed on the first special figure display unit 37a, the display area is set larger than that of the first special figure display unit 37a. In the symbol display device 41, the stop result is displayed in an indistinguishable manner. Specifically, in any of the above game results, the symbol display device 41 stops and displays the same even-numbered symbol combination on any of the effective lines. In addition, in both the case where the 8R low probability jackpot result is obtained and the case where the 8R high probability jackpot result is obtained, it is not possible to distinguish which jackpot result is in the opening / closing execution mode triggered by the result. After the opening / closing execution mode is completed, the effect indicating that the symbol display device 41 or the like is in the high probability mode is not executed, and the effect is executed in the same manner. Immediately after the open / close execution mode, the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode in any case. With the above configuration, for example, in a situation of a high probability mode and a high frequency support mode, when an open / close execution mode in which eight round games are executed occurs, the player can perform the open / close execution mode after the end of the open / close execution mode. The game will be played while expecting that the transition to the low probability mode has not occurred, and the interest of the game will be improved.

Further, the distribution table for the first special figure and the distribution table for the second special figure have the same probability of becoming the high probability mode after the open / close execution mode when the jackpot is won. On the other hand, the probability of becoming the high-frequency winning mode in the open / close execution mode is higher in the distribution table for the second special figure than in the distribution table for the first special figure. More specifically, the distribution table for the first special figure can be in the low frequency winning mode, whereas the distribution table for the second special drawing cannot be in the low frequency winning mode. Furthermore, in the distribution table for the first special figure, the probability of achieving the most advantageous jackpot result, 16R high accuracy jackpot result, is 11%, which is the lowest distribution probability compared to other jackpot results. On the other hand, in the distribution table for the second special figure, the probability of achieving the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result, which is the most advantageous jackpot result, is 44%, which is the highest distribution probability as compared with other jackpot results. Therefore, as a type of jackpot result that can be selected when a jackpot is won, a prize is generated in the second operating port 34 as compared with a case where a prize is generated in the first operating port 33 and an internal lottery is performed. It is more advantageous for the player when the internal lottery is performed.

Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 has a configuration in which, for example, 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 238, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. Here, in the pachinko machine 10, an expected effect is set as a kind of display effect in the symbol display device 41. The expected effect is a symbol display device 41 that includes a symbol display device 41 capable of displaying variable symbols, and in a gaming machine in which a final stop result is given as a result of a game that results in a predetermined jackpot. This is a display state for making the player think that the variable display state is likely to be the result of the above-mentioned grant correspondence before the stop result is derived and displayed after the variable display of the symbol in the above is started. Specifically, regarding the grant correspondence result, the combination of symbols with the same number on any of the effective lines is stopped and displayed.

Two types of expected effects are set: a reach display and a notice display for expecting the occurrence of the reach display and the occurrence of the grant response result in the stage before the reach display occurs.

In the reach display, a combination of reach symbols is displayed by stopping and displaying a part of the symbol rows among the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41, and the remaining symbol rows are displayed in that state. A display state in which the symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the symbol row is included. In addition, while the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the remaining symbol rows are displayed in a variable manner, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen to produce a reach effect. , A combination of reach symbols is reduced or hidden, and then a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface 41a to perform a reach effect.

In the notice display, after the variable display of the symbol is started on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41, the symbol is variablely displayed in all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, or in some symbol rows. In the situation where the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in a plurality of symbol rows, a mode in which the character is displayed separately from the symbols on the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is included. In addition, the background screen has a predetermined mode different from the previous mode, and the symbols on the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 have a predetermined mode different from the previous mode. Such a notice display may occur in any of the game times when the reach display is performed and when the reach display is not performed, but the case where the reach display is performed is higher than the case where the reach display is not performed. It is set to occur with probability.

The reach display is executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times when the combination of the same symbols is finally stopped and displayed. Further, in the big hit result in which the combination of the same symbols is not stopped and displayed, or in the game times corresponding to the small hit result, the game is not executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. Further, in the game times corresponding to the deviation result, the reach random number counter C3 acquired at a predetermined timing by referring to the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the main ROM 63 corresponds to the occurrence of the reach display. If so, it will be executed.

On the other hand, the decision as to whether or not to display the notice is made not by the main MPU 62 but by the sound light side MPU 82. In this case, in the sound light side MPU 82, the game times corresponding to either the big hit result or the small hit result are more likely to generate the notice display and the appearance rate is lower than the game times corresponding to the missed result. The lottery process for displaying the notice is executed so as to satisfy at least one of the conditions that the notice display is likely to occur. By the way, this lottery result is reflected when the effect for the game round is executed on the symbol display device 41.

Next, the variable type counter CS will be described. The variation type counter CS has a configuration in which, for example, 1 is added in order within the range of 0 to 198, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. The variation type counter CS is used in the main MPU 62 to determine the display duration on the first special symbol display unit 37a or the second special symbol display unit 37b and the display duration of the symbol on the symbol display device 41. Specifically, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS is used when determining the fluctuation pattern at the start of the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display unit 37a or the second special symbol display unit 37b and at the start of the fluctuation of the symbol by the symbol display device 41. To be acquired.

<Regarding the prerequisite processing configuration of the main MPU 62>
Next, each process executed to advance the game on the main MPU 62 will be described. The processing of the main MPU 62 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on and a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 4 msec).

<Main processing>
First, the main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step S101, the power-on wait process is executed. In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until 1 sec elapses after the main process is started. In the following step S102, access to the main RAM 64 is permitted, and in step S103, the internal function register of the main MPU 62 is set.

After that, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erasing switch provided in the power supply / firing control device 78 is manually operated, and in the following step S105, "1" is set in the power failure flag of the main RAM 64. Judge whether or not. Further, in step S106, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum is executed, and in the following step S107, whether or not the checksum matches the checksum saved when the power is turned off, that is, the validity of the stored data is determined. judge.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the game hall is open for business, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch is pressed, the process proceeds to step S108. Further, when the power cutoff occurrence information is not set or when an abnormality of the data stored and held by the checksum is confirmed, the process proceeds to step S108 in the same manner. In step S108, the main RAM 64 is cleared as the initialization of the main RAM 64. Then, the process proceeds to step S109.

On the other hand, when the RAM erase switch is not pressed, step S109 is performed without executing the process of step S108, provided that the power failure flag is set to "1" and the checksum is normal. Proceed to. In step S109, the power-on setting process is executed. In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the main RAM 64 such as initialization of the power failure flag is set as an initial value, and a command corresponding to the current gaming state is issued to the voice emission control device 80 in order to recognize the current gaming state. Send to.

After that, the process proceeds to the residual processing of steps S110 to S113. That is, the main MPU 62 is configured to periodically execute the timer interrupt processing, but a residual time is generated between the timer interrupt processing of one and the next timer interrupt processing. This residual time varies depending on the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, and the residual process of steps S110 to S113 is repeatedly executed by utilizing the irregular time. In this respect, it can be said that the residual processing in steps S110 to S113 is an irregular process that is executed irregularly.

In the residual processing, first, in step S110, interrupt prohibition is set in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing. In the following step S111, the random number initial value update process for updating the random number initial value counter CINI is executed, and in step S112, the variation counter update process for updating the variation type counter CS is executed. In these update processes, the current numerical information is read from the corresponding counter of the main RAM 64, a process of adding 1 to the read numerical information is executed, and then a process of overwriting the read source counter is executed. In this case, when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to "0" respectively. After that, in step S113, the interrupt enable setting for switching from the state in which the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is prohibited to the state in which the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is permitted is set. After executing the process of step S113, the process returns to step S110, and the process of steps S110 to S113 is repeated.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Here, a hardware configuration for periodically executing timer interrupt processing on the main MPU 62 will be described. The main control board 61 is provided with a clock circuit as a pulse signal output means for outputting a pulse signal at a predetermined cycle, and is further divided so as to exist in the middle of the signal path between the clock circuit and the main MPU 62. A peripheral circuit is provided.

The frequency dividing circuit functions as a frequency changing means for changing the cycle of the pulse signal from the clock circuit, and is configured to output a pulse signal for specifying the start timing of the timer interrupt processing by the main MPU 62. .. That is, the pulse signal is supplied from the frequency dividing circuit to the main MPU 62 at intervals of 4 msec, which is a specific period. The main MPU 62 executes a process for confirming the occurrence of a specific signal form such as a rising edge or a falling edge of the pulse signal, and activates a timer interrupt process on the condition that the occurrence of a specific signal form is confirmed as at least one condition. And execute.

In this case, if the occurrence of the above specific signal form is confirmed in a situation where the activation of timer interrupt processing is prohibited, the timer is changed from the state in which the interrupt is prohibited to the state in which the interrupt is permitted. Interrupt processing is started. That is, depending on the processing execution status of the main MPU 62, the next timer interrupt processing may be started after 4.1 msec has elapsed from the start of the previous timer interrupt processing, and when such an event occurs, the next timer interrupt processing may be started. The next timer interrupt processing will be started after 3.9 msec has elapsed from the start of the immediately preceding timer interrupt processing.

However, since the output of the pulse signal from the frequency divider circuit is performed in a specific cycle such as 4 msec regardless of the progress of the process in the main MPU 62, the timer interrupt process is basically started in the specific cycle. Furthermore, the processing configuration of the main MPU 62 is next to the predetermined timing even if the timer interrupt processing at the predetermined timing is started after a period exceeding a specific cycle has elapsed since the previous timer interrupt processing was started. The timer interrupt processing at the timing of is absorbed by the amount exceeding the specific cycle, and the timer interrupt processing at the next timing is set to be started at the timing when the input of the pulse signal is confirmed.

In the timer interrupt process, first, the power failure information storage process is executed in step S201. In the power failure information storage process, it is monitored whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of a power failure is received from the power failure monitoring board, and if the occurrence of a power failure is identified, the power failure processing is executed.

In the following step S202, the lottery random number update process is executed. In the lottery random number update process, the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the general electric random number counter C4 are updated. Specifically, after executing a process of sequentially reading the current numerical information from the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the normal electric random number counter C4, and adding 1 to each of the read numerical information. Executes the process of overwriting the read source counter. In this case, when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to "0" respectively.

After that, in step S203, the random number initial value update process is executed in the same manner as in step S111, and in step S204, the fluctuation counter update process is executed in the same manner as in step S112.

In the following step S205, fraud detection processing for monitoring whether or not a predetermined event set as a monitoring target for fraud has occurred is executed. In the fraud detection process, "1" is set in the game stop flag provided in the main RAM 64 by monitoring the occurrence of a plurality of types of events and confirming that a predetermined event has occurred.

In the following step S206, it is determined whether or not the progress of the game is stopped by determining whether or not "1" is set in the game stop flag. If a negative determination is made in step S206, the processes after step S207 are executed.

In step S207, the port output process is executed. In the port output process, when the output information is set in the previous timer interrupt process, the process for outputting the output corresponding to the output information to the various drive units 32b and 34b is executed. For example, when the information to switch the special electric winning device 32 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the drive unit 32b for the special electric is started, and when the information to switch to the closed state is set. Stops the output of the drive signal. Further, when the information for switching the utility accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the drive unit 34b for the utility should be started and the state should be switched to the closed state. If the information is set, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

In the following step S208, the reading process is executed. In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signal are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processing.

In the following step S209, the winning detection process is executed. In the winning detection process, the signals received from the winning detection sensors 66a to 66e are read, and the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the through gate 35 are connected. Execute a process to specify the presence or absence of a ball.

In the following step S210, a timer update process for collectively updating the numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the main RAM 64 is executed. In this case, the timer counters that are updated by subtracting the stored numerical information are aggregated and handled, but both the subtraction type timer counter update and the addition type timer counter update are aggregated. It may be configured.

In the following step S211, a launch control process for controlling the launch of the game ball is executed. In a situation where the firing operation is continued for the firing operation device 28, one game ball is launched every 0.6 sec, which is a predetermined firing cycle, as described above.

In the following step S212, as the input state monitoring process, the disconnection confirmation of the winning detection sensors 66a to 66e and the opening confirmation of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are confirmed based on the information read in the reading process of step S208. conduct.

In the following step S213, the special figure special electric control process for performing the execution control of the game times and the execution control of the open / close execution mode is executed. The processing content of the special figure special electric control process will be described in detail later.

In the following step S214, the Fuzu Fuden control process is executed. In the Fuzu Fuden control process, when a prize has been won in the through gate 35, a process for acquiring the numerical information of the Fuden random number counter C4 is executed, and when the numerical information is stored. An opening determination is made for the numerical information, and further, the opening determination is used as an opportunity to execute a process for performing an effect for the ordinary drawing on the ordinary drawing display unit 38a. Further, based on the result of the opening determination, a process of opening and closing the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is executed.

In the following step S215, based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S213 and S214, the output information for reflecting the increase / decrease in the number of reserved information related to the first special figure display unit 37a to the first special figure reservation display unit 37c. Setting, setting of output information to reflect the increase / decrease number of hold information related to the second special figure display unit 37b to the second special figure hold display unit 37d, and the increase / decrease number of hold information related to the general figure display unit 38a. Figure Set the output information to be reflected in the hold display unit 38b. Further, in step S215, output information for updating the display contents of the first special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b is set based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S213 and S214. , Set the output information for updating the display contents of the general drawing display unit 38a. Further, in step S215, output information for updating the display contents of the round display unit 39 is set based on the processing result of the immediately preceding step S213.

In the following step S216, the contents of the command and the signal received from the payout control device 77 are confirmed, and the payout state reception process for performing the process corresponding to the check result is executed. Further, in step S217, a payout output process for setting the prize ball command as an output target is executed. In the following step S218, the external information setting process for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of the various processes executed in the timer interrupt process this time is executed.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S206, or after the processes of steps S207 to S218 are executed, the timer interrupt process ends.

<Special figure special electric control processing>
Next, the special figure special electric control process executed in step S213 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) of the main MPU 62 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the special figure special electric control process, a process for acquiring hold information is executed when a prize is generated in the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34, and when the hold information is stored. A pass / fail judgment is made for the held information, and a process for performing a game rounding effect is executed with the hit / fail judgment as an opportunity. In addition, based on the result of the hit / fail determination, the process of shifting to the open / close execution mode after the effect for the game round is executed, and the process during the open / close execution mode and at the end of the open / close execution mode is executed.

Specifically, first, in step S301, the process of acquiring the reserved information on the special figure side is executed. In the acquisition process, when a game ball is won in the first operating port 33, the number of reserved information stored in the first special figure holding area 125 is read, and the number of reserved information is the upper limit. When the value is less than the value (specifically, "4"), the holding information of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the first special figure holding area 125. Store in the topmost area. Further, in the acquisition process, when a game ball is won in the second operating port 34, the number of reserved information stored in the second special figure holding area 126 is read out, and the number of the reserved information is read. When is less than the upper limit value (specifically, "4"), each value of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in the hold information in the first special figure hold area 125. Store in the topmost area that is not.

In the acquisition process, when the hold information for the first special figure hold area 125 or the hold information for the second special figure hold area 126 is acquired, the hold command is transmitted to the sound light side MPU 82. The sound light side MPU 82 transmits a command corresponding to the received hold command to the display side MPU 92. By receiving the hold command, the display side MPU 92 changes the display of the number of hold information on the symbol display device 41 in accordance with the increase in the number of hold information. In this case, since the hold command includes information indicating which of the first special figure hold area 125 and the second special figure hold area 126 has increased the hold information, the symbol display device 41 uses the symbol display device 41. The display of the number of pending items corresponding to the increased side is changed.

Further, when the number of hold information increases as described above, in the display control process of step S215 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10), the first special figure hold display unit 37c and the second special figure hold display unit 37c The display control is performed so that the display content of 37d corresponding to the increase in the number of hold items is changed to the display content corresponding to the increase in the number of hold items.

In the following step S302, the information of the special figure special electric counter provided in the main RAM 64 is read, and in step S303, the special figure special electric address table stored in the main ROM 63 is read. Then, in step S304, the start address corresponding to the information of the special figure special electric counter is acquired from the special figure special electric address table.

Here, the processing contents of steps S302 to S304 will be described.

As described above, the special figure special electric control process includes a process for controlling the effect for the game round and a process for controlling the opening / closing execution mode. In this case, as the process for controlling the effect for the game round, the special figure variation start process (step S306), which is the process for starting the effect for the game round, and the effect for the game round are to proceed. The special figure changing process (step S307), which is the process of the above, and the special figure finalizing process (step S308), which is the process for ending the effect for the game round, are set.

Further, as the process for controlling the open / close execution mode, the special electric start process (step S309), which is the process for controlling the opening of the open / close execution mode, and the process for controlling the open state of the special electric winning device 32. The special electric power opening process (step S310), the special electric power closing process (step S311) which is a process for controlling the closed state of the special electric power winning device 32, the ending of the open / close execution mode, and the end of the open / close execution mode. The special electric power termination process (step S312), which is a process for controlling the transition of the game state of the above, is set.

In such a processing configuration, the special figure special electric counter is a counter for the main MPU 62 to grasp which of the above-mentioned plurality of types of processing should be executed. The start address of the program for executing the above-mentioned plurality of types of processing is set corresponding to the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter.

In this case, the start address SA0 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure change start process (step S306), and the start address SA1 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure change process (step S307). The start address SA2 is the start address of the program for executing the special figure determination process (step S308), and the start address SA3 is the start address of the program for executing the special electric start process (step S309). The start address is the start address, the start address SA4 is the start address of the program for executing the special electric power opening process (step S310), and the start address SA5 is the start address of the program for executing the special electric power closing process (step S311). It is a start address, and the start address SA6 is a start address of a program for executing the special electric power termination process (step S312).

The special figure special electric counter controls the special figure special electric power in the next processing time when the condition for updating the numerical information is satisfied when the processing corresponding to the numerical information currently stored is completed. 1 addition, 1 subtraction, or "0" is cleared corresponding to the process executed in the process. Therefore, in the special figure special electric control process at each processing time, it is sufficient to execute the process according to the numerical information set in the special figure special electric counter. The special figure special electric counter is set to 0 as an initial value.

After executing the process of step S304, in step S305, a process of jumping to the process indicated by the start address acquired in step S304 is executed. Specifically, when the acquired start address is SA0, the process jumps to the special figure variation start process in step S306, and when the acquired start address is SA1, the process jumps to the special figure variation process in step S307. If the acquired start address is SA2, the process jumps to the special figure determination process in step S308, and if the acquired start address is SA3, the process jumps to the special electric start process in step S309, and the acquired start address is If it is SA4, it jumps to the processing during opening of the special electric power in step S310, if the acquired start address is SA5, it jumps to the processing during closing of the special electric power of step S311, and if the acquired start address is SA6. Jump to the special electric termination process in step S312. When any of the processes of steps S306 to S312 is executed, the special figure special electric control process is terminated. Hereinafter, the processes of steps S306 to S312 will be described individually.

<Special figure fluctuation start processing>
First, the special figure variation start processing in step S306 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S401, it is determined whether or not the hold information is stored in any of the first special figure hold area 125 and the second special figure hold area 126. If a negative determination is made in step S401, the special figure fluctuation start process is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S401, the process proceeds to step S402 to execute the data setting process.

The data setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step S501, it is determined whether or not the number of reservations in the second special figure reservation area 126 is "0". When the number of reserved figures in the second special figure holding area 126 is "0", the data setting process for the first special figure in steps S502 to S505 is executed, and the number of reserved figures in the second special figure holding area 126 is "0". If it is not "0", the data setting process for the second special figure in steps S506 to S509 is executed.

Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is a case where the hold information is stored in either the first special figure holding area 125 or the second special figure holding area 126 as described above. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved figures in the second special figure holding area 126 is "0", and if it is not "0", that is, for the second special figure display unit 37b for variable display. When the hold information of is stored, the data stored in the second special figure hold area 126 is displayed in a variable manner regardless of whether or not the number of holds in the first special figure hold area 125 is 1 or more. I set it for use. As a result, when the hold information is stored in both the first special figure hold area 125 and the second special figure hold area 126, it is stored in the second special figure hold area 126 corresponding to the second operating port 34. The pending information is prioritized as the start target of the game round.

In the data setting process for the first special figure, first, in step S502, the data stored in the first area 125a of the first special figure holding area 125 is moved to the execution area 127 for the special figure. After that, in step S503, the process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first special figure holding area 125 is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas 125a to 125d to the lower area side, clearing the data in the first area 125a and the second area 125b →. The data in each area is shifted such as 1st area 125a, 3rd area 125c → 2nd area 125b, 4th area 125d → 3rd area 125c.

In the following step S504, the second special figure flag provided in the main RAM 64 is cleared to "0". The second special figure flag is a flag for specifying whether the start of the variation display this time is the first special figure display unit 37a or the second special figure display unit 37b.

In the following step S505, a shift command is output, which is information for causing the voice emission control device 80, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that the data in the first special figure holding area 125 has been shifted. After that, this data setting process is terminated. The voice emission control device 80 suspends the display of the number of hold information corresponding to the first special figure hold area 125 in the symbol display device 41 by transmitting the command corresponding to the received shift command to the display control device 90. Change in response to the decrease in the number.

Further, when the number of hold information in the first special figure hold area 125 decreases as described above, the first special figure hold display unit 37c is performed in the display control process of step S215 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10). On the other hand, the display control is performed so that the display content is changed according to the decrease in the number of pending items.

In the data setting process for the second special figure, first, in step S506, the data stored in the first area 126a of the second special figure holding area 126 is moved to the execution area 127 for the special figure. After that, in step S507, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the second special figure holding area 126 is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas 126a to 126d to the lower area side, clearing the data of the first area 126a and the second area 126b →. The data in each area is shifted such as the first area 126a, the third area 126c → the second area 126b, the fourth area 126d → the third area 126c.

In the following step S508, "1" is set in the second special figure flag provided in the main RAM 64. After that, in step S509, a shift command is output, which is information for causing the voice emission control device 80, which is the control device on the sub side, to recognize that the data in the second special figure holding area 126 has been shifted. .. After that, this data setting process is terminated. The voice emission control device 80 suspends the display of the number of hold information corresponding to the second special figure hold area 126 in the symbol display device 41 by transmitting the command corresponding to the received shift command to the display control device 90. Change in response to the decrease in the number.

Further, when the number of hold information in the second special figure hold area 126 decreases as described above, the display control process in step S215 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) determines the second special figure hold display unit 37d. On the other hand, the display control is performed so that the display content is changed according to the decrease in the number of pending items.

Returning to the description of the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 12), after executing the data setting process, the pass / fail determination process is executed in step S403. In the winning / failing determination process, it is first determined whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode is the high probability mode. In the case of the high probability mode, the hit / fail table for the high probability mode provided in the main ROM 63 is referred to, and among the information stored in the execution area 127 for the special figure, the information for the hit / fail judgment, that is, the winning random number. It is determined whether or not the numerical information acquired from the counter C1 matches the jackpot numerical information for high probability. Further, in the case of the low probability mode, the numerical information acquired from the hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area 127 for the special figure is referred to by referring to the pass / fail table for the low probability mode provided in the main ROM 63. Determines if is consistent with the low-probability jackpot numerical information.

In the following step S404, it is determined whether or not the result of the winning / failing determination process in step S403 is the jackpot winning result. If it is a jackpot winning result, the distribution determination process is executed in step S405. In the distribution determination process, by determining whether or not "1" is set in the second special figure flag of the main RAM 64, the current game times are held in the first special figure holding area 125 and the second special figure holding area 125. It is determined which of the reserved information in the area 126 corresponds to. Then, the distribution table corresponding to the determination result is the distribution table for the first special figure (see FIG. 8 (a)) and the distribution table for the second special figure (see FIG. 8 (b)). Select from. After selecting the distribution table, the information for distribution determination, that is, the numerical information acquired from the jackpot type counter C2, among the hold information stored in the execution area 127 for the special figure, is the selected distribution. Understand which type of jackpot result is supported in the minute table. Specifically, when the distribution table for the first special figure is selected, the 12R low-accuracy jackpot result, the 5R high-accuracy jackpot result, the 12R high-accuracy jackpot result A, the 12R high-accuracy jackpot result B, and the 16R high. Understand which of the jackpot results corresponds to the jackpot result. When the distribution table for the second special figure is selected, it corresponds to any of the 8R low accuracy jackpot result, the 4R high accuracy jackpot result, the 8R high accuracy jackpot result, and the 16R high accuracy jackpot result. Know if you are doing it.

In the following step S406, the stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed. Specifically, the jackpot result in which the information on the mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 37a or the second special figure display unit 37b in this game is stored in the main ROM 63 in advance. It is specified from the stop result table for use, and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 64. In the stop result table for the jackpot result, the type of the pattern mode to be stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 37a or the second special figure display unit 37b is set differently for each type of the jackpot result. In step S406, information on the mode of the pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot result specified in step S405 is stored in the main RAM 64.

The information on the type of the pattern to be stopped and displayed is determined according to the value of the jackpot type counter C2. In this case, the mode of the pattern may be set in a one-to-one correspondence with each jackpot result, or a plurality of types of pattern modes may be set for each jackpot result.

In the following step S407, the flag setting process corresponding to the distribution determination result is executed. Specifically, the main RAM 64 is provided with a flag corresponding to each type of jackpot result, and in step S407, among the flags corresponding to each type of jackpot result, the distribution determination result in step S405 is used. Set "1" to the corresponding flag.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S404 that the result is not the big hit winning result, it is determined in step S408 whether or not the result of the winning / failing determination process in step S403 is the small hit result. If it is a small hit result, the stop result setting process for the small hit result is executed in step S409. Specifically, in this game, the information on the mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 37a or the second special figure display unit 37b is stored in the main ROM 63 in advance. It is specified from the stop result table for the result, and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 64. The information on the mode of the pattern selected in this case is different from the information on the mode of the pattern selected in the case of the jackpot result. In the following step S410, "1" is set in the small hit flag provided in the main RAM 64.

If a negative determination is made in step S408, the stop result setting process for the off result is executed in step S411. Specifically, the information on the mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the first special figure display unit 37a or the second special figure display unit 37b in this game is stored in the main ROM 63 in advance. It is specified from the stop result table for use, and the specified information is stored in the main RAM 64. The information on the mode of the pattern selected in this case is different from the information on the mode of the pattern selected in the case of the big hit result and the information on the mode of the pattern selected in the case of the small hit result.

After executing any of the processes of step S407, step S410, and step S411, the display duration acquisition process is executed in step S412. In the acquisition process, the display continues in this game time according to the current game state, the result of the hit / fail judgment process, the result of the distribution judgment process, the presence / absence of reach display, the value of the variation type counter CS, and the number of pending information. Get time information. The detailed contents of the acquisition process will be described later.

In the following step S413, the information corresponding to the display duration acquired in the above step S412 is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. The update of the numerical information set in the timer counter is executed by the timer update process (FIG. 10) already described. By the way, as an effect for the game round, the variation display of the pattern on the first special symbol display unit 37a or the second special symbol display unit 37b and the variation display of the symbol on the symbol display device 41 are performed, and each of these variation displays is performed. When it is terminated, the final stop is displayed over the final stop time in a state where the stop result of the game round is displayed (in the symbol display device 41, a predetermined combination of symbols is waiting on the effective line). .. In this case, the display duration acquired in step S412 is the total time for one game, and in step S413, the display duration acquired in step S412 minus the final stop time. Set the information in the special figure special electric timer counter.

In the following step S414, the variation command and the type command are transmitted to the sound / light side MPU 82. The variable command has a 2-byte data structure, and the 2-byte data includes data corresponding to the result of the hit / fail judgment process, data corresponding to the result of the distribution judgment process, and display duration. It contains the corresponding data. Specifically, the upper 4 bits of the 2 bytes of data are used to set identification data to indicate that the command is a variable command, and the next 4 bits of data are used to determine whether or not the data is correct. And the lottery result data corresponding to the result of the distribution determination processing is set, and the holding information of either the 1st special figure holding area 125 or the 2nd special figure holding area 126 is set by the next 1-bit data. Trigger data indicating whether or not it is a trigger is set, and time data corresponding to the display duration is set from the remaining 7-bit data. Therefore, when the sound / light side MPU 82 receives the variation command, it recognizes that it is the variation command from the identification data, and obtains the result of the hit / fail determination process and the result of the distribution determination process from the lottery result data. Recognize and recognize the display duration of this game time from the above time data. Here, since the main MPU 62 selects different display durations depending on whether or not reach occurs, even if the variation command does not include information on whether or not reach has occurred, the sound and light side MPU 82 displays the information. It is possible to identify the presence or absence of reach from the duration information. In this respect, it can be said that the variable command contains information indicating whether or not reach has occurred. Note that the variable command may include information that directly indicates whether or not reach has occurred.

The type command has a 2-byte data structure, and the 2-byte data includes data corresponding to the result of the hit / fail judgment process, data corresponding to the result of the distribution judgment process, and a high probability mode. It includes data on whether or not it is in high-frequency support mode and data on whether or not it is in high-frequency support mode. Specifically, identification data for indicating that the command is a type command is set by the upper 4 bits of the 2 bytes of data, and the next 4 bits of the data are used for the pass / fail judgment process and The lottery result data corresponding to the result of the distribution determination process is set, and the remaining 8-bit data is used to recognize the state of whether or not the mode is high-probability mode and whether or not the mode is high-frequency support mode. Is set. Therefore, when the sound / light side MPU 82 receives the type command, it recognizes that it is the type command from the identification data, and recognizes the result of the winning / failing determination process and the result of the distribution determination process from the lottery result data. , Whether or not it is a high probability mode and whether or not it is a high frequency support mode is recognized from the above state recognition data.

Here, both the variation command and the type command include data corresponding to the result of the hit / miss determination process and the result of the distribution determination process. Therefore, in the sound / light side MPU 82, by collating the lottery result data included in the variation command with the lottery result data included in the type command, noise or the like may be generated regarding the reception of the variation command and the type command. It is possible to identify whether or not a communication error has occurred. Then, when both lottery result data match, the control for production corresponding to the contents of the variation command and the type command is executed, and when both lottery result data do not match. Can notify it. By the way, in the latter case, the sound / light side MPU 82 may execute the game turn effect corresponding to the communication abnormality in the game turn. For example, in the game turn effect, the hit / fail determination process and the distribution determination may be performed. Regardless of the result of the process, the symbol display device 41 may stop and display the combination of symbols corresponding to the complete detachment. In this case, the game rotation effect may be performed over the display duration corresponding to the time data included in the change command, or may be continued until the next change command and type command are received. May be good. It should be noted that the variation command may not include one of the data of the result of the hit / miss determination process and the result of the distribution determination process, or may have a configuration in which both data are not included.

After executing the process of step S414, in step S415, of the first special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b, the display unit on the execution target side of the current game round starts the variable display of the pattern. Let me. In the following step S416, the special figure special electric counter is added by 1. In this case, since the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is "0" when the special figure fluctuation start processing is executed, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is "1" when the processing of step S416 is executed. ". After that, the special figure fluctuation start processing is completed.

<Processing during special figure fluctuation>
Next, the process during the change of the special figure in step S307 in the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 11) will be described.

In the special figure changing process, it is determined whether or not the timing is before the final stop display during the duration of the game round, and if it is before the final stop display, the first special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure are displayed. In the figure display unit 37b, a process for regularly changing the display mode of the pattern on the execution target side of the current game round is executed. This regular change continues until it is time to start the final stop display. In addition, this regular change is made in a certain manner regardless of whether or not a hit result is obtained and whether or not a reach display occurs.

In addition, instead of waiting in the special figure changing process until the final stop display timing is reached, if it is not the final stop display timing, after executing the above-mentioned regular change processing, this special figure End the processing during fluctuation. Therefore, after the effect for the game round is started, the special figure changing process is started every time the special figure special electric control process is started until the final stop display timing is reached. In addition, when it is time to display the final stop, the symbol display device 41 sends a final stop command to the sound light side MPU 82 and first, in order to display the stop result of the current game round as the final stop. Of the special figure display unit 37a and the second special figure display unit 37b, the display mode of the pattern on the execution target side of the current game round is set to the display mode corresponding to the lottery result of the current game round. Further, the information of the final stop time (0.5 sec) of the game round is read from the main ROM 63 and set in the special figure special electric timer counter. Then, by adding 1 to the value of the special figure special electric counter, the value of the counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special figure changing process to the one corresponding to the special figure finalizing process.

<Processing during special drawing confirmation>
Next, the process during special figure determination in step S308 in the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 11) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the final stop time of the current game round has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in step S601, the process of determining the special figure is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S601, the process proceeds to step S602.

In step S602, it is determined whether or not the result of the winning / failing determination that triggered the game round this time is a big hit result or a small hit result. If a negative determination is made in step S602, the mode transition process is executed in step S603. The contents of the mode transition process will be described later. After that, after clearing the value of the special figure special electric counter to "0" in step S604, the processing during the determination of the special figure is terminated. As a result, in the next special figure special electric control process, the special figure change start process will be executed.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S602, the process proceeds to step S605, the information of the opening time (for example, 4 sec) stored in advance in the main ROM 63 is read, and the information of the opening time is read in step S606. Special figure Set in the special electric timer counter. By the way, the opening time is constant regardless of the type of game result that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode.

In the following step S607, the opening command is transmitted to the sound light side MPU 82. The opening command is a command for causing the sound light side MPU 82 to recognize that it is the timing to start the effect for the opening / closing execution mode. The opening command also includes information indicating which of the various big hit results and the small hit results is the game result that triggered the open / close execution mode. Therefore, the sound / light side MPU 82 can execute the effect of the opening / closing execution mode in a manner corresponding to the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode.

In the following step S608, the special figure special electric counter is added by 1. In this case, since the value of the special figure special electric counter is "2" when the special figure finalizing process is executed, the value of the special figure special electric counter is "3" when the process of step S610 is executed. Become. After that, the processing during the determination of this special figure is completed.

<Special electric start processing>
Next, the special electric start processing in step S309 in the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 11) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the special electric power start processing, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the opening time in the opening / closing execution mode of this time has elapsed. If a negative determination is made in step S701, the special electric train start process is terminated as it is.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S701, it is determined in step S702 whether the execution trigger of the opening / closing execution mode this time is one of the jackpot results. If an affirmative determination is made in step S702, the setting process at the time of the jackpot result in steps S703 to S705 is executed.

In the setting process at the time of the big hit result, in step S703, the value of the number of round games corresponding to the current big hit result is set in the round counter provided in the main RAM 64. In the following step S704, 10 is set in the winning counter PC provided in the main RAM 64. The round counter is a counter for specifying the number of remaining round games by the main MPU 62 in the open / close execution mode, and the winning counter PC is a maximum number of games in one round game or one open / close number specified mode. This is a counter for the main MPU 62 to specify whether or not a ball has been won. In the following step S705, the read processing of the opening duration corresponding to the jackpot result is executed. Specifically, when the jackpot result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time is a 5R high-accuracy jackpot result, information on the opening duration corresponding to the short-time mode is read from the main ROM 63. The opening duration is 0.05 sec, which is shorter than the firing cycle (0.6 sec) of the game ball. On the other hand, when the jackpot result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode this time is other than the 5R high-accuracy jackpot result, the information of the opening duration corresponding to the long-time mode is read from the main ROM 63.

On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S702, it means that the opening / closing execution mode this time is triggered by the small hit result. In this case, the setting process at the time of the small hit result in steps S706 to S708 is executed.

In the setting process at the time of the small hit result, 5 is set in the open / close counter SOC provided in the main RAM 64 in step S706, and 10 is set in the winning counter PC provided in the main RAM 64 in step S707. do. The open / close counter SOC is a counter for specifying the number of times the special electric winning device 32 is opened / closed by the main MPU 62 in the open / close execution mode of the open / close number specified mode. In the following step S708, the read processing of the open duration corresponding to the small hit result is executed. The opening duration is stored in advance in the main ROM 63, and specifically, is 0.05 sec, which is shorter than the firing cycle (0.6 sec) of the game ball.

The opening duration corresponding to the small hit result may be longer than the opening duration of the short-time mode and shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball, or may be the same as the firing cycle of the game ball. It may be longer than the firing cycle of the sphere.

After executing the process of step S705 or step S708, the read open duration information is set in the special figure special electric timer counter in step S709. In the following step S710, an open setting process for opening the special electric winning device 32 is executed. Further, in step S711, a release command is output. The release command is a command for causing the voice emission control device 80, which is a control device on the sub side, to recognize that the special electric winning device 32 is released. By receiving the release command, the voice emission control device 80 executes control for switching the effect in the open / close execution mode accordingly.

Then, in step S712, after the special figure special electric counter is added by 1, the special electric power start process is terminated. In this case, since the value of the special figure special electric counter is "3" when the special electric start process is executed, the value of the special figure special electric counter is "4" when the process of step S712 is executed.

<Processing while the special electric power is open>
Next, the processing during opening of the special power in step S310 in the special power control processing (FIG. 11) will be described.

In the processing during opening of the special electric power, if the opening / closing execution mode this time is the round number regulation mode, it is determined whether or not the end condition of one round game is satisfied, and if the end condition is satisfied, it is determined. The special electric winning device 32 is closed, and a closing command is transmitted to the sound / light side MPU 82. Further, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter after subtraction of 1 is "0", and if it is not "0", the closing time is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. The closing time is constant regardless of the type of game result that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode, and specifically, is 2 sec, which is longer than the firing cycle of the game ball. Further, when the special electric power winning device 32 is closed, the special electric power counter is incremented by 1 regardless of whether or not the value of the round counter is "0". In this case, since the value of the special figure special electric counter when the special electric opening processing is executed is "4", it becomes "5" after 1 addition.

When the opening / closing execution mode this time is the opening / closing number regulation mode, the special electric winning device 32 is closed when the opening duration of the special electric winning device 32 has elapsed, and the closing command is issued to the sound light side MPU 82. Send to. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the open / close counter after subtraction is "0", and if it is not "0", the closing time is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. As described above, the closing time is constant regardless of the type of game result that triggered the transition to the opening / closing execution mode. Further, if the opening duration has not elapsed, it is determined whether or not a prize has been generated in the special electric winning device 32, and if a prize has been generated, the winning counter is subtracted by 1. Then, when the value of the winning counter after subtraction of 1 is "0", the open / close counter is cleared to "0" and the special electric winning device 32 is closed. Further, when the special electric power winning device 32 is closed, the special electric power counter is incremented by 1 regardless of whether or not the value of the open / close counter is "0". In this case, since the value of the special figure special electric counter when the special electric opening processing is executed is "4", it becomes "5" after 1 addition.

<Processing while the special electric train is closed>
Next, the process during closing of the special electric power in step S311 in the special figure special electric power control process (FIG. 11) will be described.

In the special electric closing processing, it is determined whether or not both the round counter and the open / close counter are "0". If either one is not "0", it is determined whether or not the closing time has elapsed. If the closing time has not passed, the processing during closing of this special electric train is terminated as it is, and if the closing time has passed, the special electric power winning device 32 is opened and the execution trigger of the opening / closing execution mode this time. Set the opening duration corresponding to the hit result in the special figure special electric timer counter. Further, when the special electric winning device 32 is opened, an opening command is transmitted to the sound / light side MPU 82. Then, after subtracting 1 from the special figure special electric counter, the processing during closing of the special electric electric power is terminated. In this case, since the value of the special figure special electric counter when the special electric power closing process is executed is "5", it becomes "4" after 1 subtraction.

On the other hand, when both the round counter and the open / close counter are "0", the ending command is transmitted to the sound light side MPU 82. The ending command is a command for causing the sound light side MPU 82 to recognize that it is the timing to start the effect for the ending. The ending command also includes information indicating which of the various big hit results and the small hit results is the game result that triggered the open / close execution mode. Therefore, the sound / light side MPU 82 can execute the ending effect in a manner corresponding to the game result that triggered the opening / closing execution mode. Further, the information of the ending time (for example, 6 sec) stored in advance in the main ROM 63 is read out, and the information of the ending time is set in the special figure special electric timer counter. By the way, the ending time is constant regardless of the type of game result that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode. After that, after adding 1 to the special figure special electric counter, the processing during closing of the special electric power is terminated. In this case, since the value of the special figure special electric counter is "5" when the special electric power closing process is executed, it becomes "6" after 1 addition.

<Special train end processing>
Next, the special electric power termination process of step S312 in the special figure special electric power control process (FIG. 11) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the special electric train end process, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed. If the ending time has not passed, the special train termination process is terminated as it is. If the ending time has elapsed, the game state transition process is executed in step S802, the special figure special electric counter is cleared to "0" in the following step S803, and then the special electric end process is terminated.

The game state transition process in step S802 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S901, the jackpot result that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode that ended this time is one of the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result, the 12R high-accuracy jackpot result A, the 8R high-accuracy jackpot result, and the 4R high-accuracy jackpot result. Is determined. If an affirmative determination is made in step S901, "1" is set in each of the high probability flag and the high frequency support flag provided in the main RAM 64 in step S902. Further, the high frequency counter provided in the main RAM 64 is cleared to "0". The high-probability flag is a flag for specifying whether or not the winning / losing lottery mode is the high-probability mode in the main MPU 62, and the high-frequency support flag is whether the support mode is the high-frequency support mode in the main MPU 62. It is a flag for specifying whether or not. Further, the high-frequency counter is a counter for specifying the end trigger of the high-frequency support mode by the main MPU 62 in the high-frequency support mode with a limited number of times, and the value set in the high-frequency counter is the game number. 1 is subtracted each time it is finished.

In the situation where the high probability flag is set to "0", the process corresponding to the low probability mode is executed in the pass / fail determination process of step S403 in the special figure fluctuation start process (FIG. 12), and the high probability flag is set. In the situation where "1" is set to, the process corresponding to the high probability mode is executed. Further, in the situation where the high frequency support flag is set to "0", the processing corresponding to the low frequency support mode is executed in the normal power control processing of step S214 in the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10). In the situation where "1" is set in the high frequency support flag, the process corresponding to the high frequency support mode is executed. Further, when the value of the high frequency counter is 1 or more, even if the value of the high frequency support flag is "0", the process corresponding to the high frequency support mode is executed. However, in the open / close execution mode, the process corresponding to the low frequency support mode is executed regardless of whether or not the high frequency support flag is set to "1". Therefore, during the open / close execution mode, the low-frequency support mode is set regardless of whether the support mode immediately before the open / close execution mode is the high-frequency support mode.

In the following step S903, "1" is set in the shortening flag provided in the main RAM 64, and "10" is set in the shortening counter also provided in the main RAM 64. The shortening flag is a flag for the main MPU 62 to specify whether or not the display duration selection mode in the game round is the shortening mode. In the shortened mode, the display duration of the game times triggered by the hold information of the second special figure hold area 126 is fixed to 1 sec, which is shorter than in other cases, in the case of the off result and the case of the 16R high accuracy jackpot result. In addition, the reach display does not occur in the game times of the deviation result triggered by the hold information of the second special figure hold area 126. The content of this display duration will be described in detail later. Further, the shortening counter is a counter for specifying the end trigger of the shortening mode in the main MPU 62. As will be described later, since the value of the shortening counter is decremented by 1 each time the game rounds are completed, the shortening mode is continued for a maximum of 10 game rounds.

After that, in step S904, after transmitting the shortening start command to the sound light side MPU 82, the game state transition process is terminated. The shortening start command is a command for causing the sound light side MPU 82 to recognize that the display duration selection mode has been changed to the shortening mode on the main side MPU 62, and by receiving the shortening start command on the sound light side MPU 82, The production content is being shortened. The process for switching to the production content is executed. The details will be described later.

If a negative determination is made in step S901, the jackpot result that triggered the transition to the open / close execution mode that ended this time in step S905 is either the 12R high-accuracy jackpot result B or the 5R high-accuracy jackpot result. Determine if there is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S905, it is determined in step S906 whether the high frequency support flag is set to "1" or the high frequency counter value is "1" or more.

When an affirmative judgment is made in step S906, it means that the 12R high-probability jackpot result B or the 5R high-probability jackpot result is obtained in the gaming state, which is the high-probability support mode. The process proceeds to step S902 in order to enter the gaming state in the support mode. Further, in this case, since the processes of steps S903 and S904 already described are also executed, the display duration selection mode becomes the shortened mode. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S906, it means that the 12R high-probability jackpot result B or the 5R high-probability jackpot result is obtained in the gaming state, which is the low-frequency support mode. In step S907, "1" is set only for the high probability flag in order to set the gaming state in the low frequency support mode. Then, in step S908, after clearing the shortening flag "0", the game state transition process ends.

If a negative determination is made in step S905, it is determined in step S909 whether or not the jackpot result that triggered the transition of the open / close execution mode that has ended this time is an 8R low-accuracy jackpot result. If an affirmative judgment is made in step S909, "15" is set in the high frequency counter provided in the main RAM 64 in step S910, and each of the high probability flag and the high frequency support flag is cleared to "0". do. Therefore, when the 8R low probability jackpot result is obtained, the high frequency support mode is set until the 15 game times, which is the end reference number, is exhausted after the open / close execution mode. Then, in step S908, after clearing the shortening flag "0", the game state transition process ends.

If a negative determination is made in step S909, it is determined in step S911 whether or not the jackpot result that triggered the transition of the open / close execution mode that has ended this time is a 12R low-accuracy jackpot result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S911, each of the high probability flag, the high frequency support flag, and the high frequency counter is cleared to "0" in step S912. Then, in step S908, after clearing the shortening flag "0", the game state transition process ends.

When a negative determination is made in step S911, it means that the hit result that triggered the transition of the open / close execution mode that ended this time is a small hit result. In this case, in step S913, "30" is set in the small hit post-counter. The small hit post-counter is a counter for the main MPU 62 to specify whether or not the game times of the standard number of small hits have already been digested after the small hit result is obtained. The value of the small hit counter is subtracted by 1 each time the game is completed. Further, when the open / close execution mode is changed, the value of the counter after a small hit is cleared to "0". When the value of the counter after the small hit is 1 or more, the display duration in the game round is selected in the corresponding manner after the result of the small hit. Then, in step S908, after clearing the shortening flag "0", the game state transition process ends.

As described above, the mode for shortening the display duration is set when shifting to the gaming state, which is the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode, after the end of the open / close execution mode. In addition, if the transition to the open / close execution mode occurs during the display duration shortening mode, if the game state is again the high probability mode and the high frequency support mode after the open / close execution mode. If the shortening mode is reset and the game state is not reached, the shortening mode is not set. Also, if a small hit result is obtained during the shortening mode, the shortening mode ends.

<About the processing configuration of the sound light side MPU 82 and the display side MPU 92>
Next, each process for controlling the execution of the effect and the notification on the sound light side MPU 82 and the display side MPU 92 will be described.

<Timer interrupt processing of MPU82 on the sound light side>
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process that is repeatedly executed in a sound light side MPU 82 with a relatively short cycle (for example, 4 msec).

In the timer interrupt process, first, in step S1001, the main command storage process is executed. The main command storage process is a process for storing the command in the sound / light side RAM 84 when a command is received from the main MPU 62. The sound light side RAM 84 is provided with a main side ring buffer for storing and reading commands received from the main side MPU 62, and commands received from the main side MPU 62 are sequentially stored in the main side ring buffer. As it goes on, it is read out in sequence according to the stored order.

In the following step S1002, the display side command storage process is executed. The display-side command storage process is a process for storing the command in the sound-light side RAM 84 when a command is received from the display-side MPU 92. The sound light side RAM 84 is provided with a display side ring buffer for storing and reading commands received from the display side MPU 92, and commands received from the display side MPU 92 are sequentially stored in the display side ring buffer. As it goes on, it is read out in sequence according to the stored order.

After that, in step S1003, the main command correspondence process for performing the process corresponding to the command received from the main MPU 62 is executed. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the main command correspondence process.

In the main command correspondence process, first, in step S1101, it is determined whether or not a variation command and a type command are received from the main MPU 62. When these commands are received, the game result is stored in step S1102. Specifically, from the information included in the variable command, information on which is the result of the winning / failing lottery and the sorting lottery determined by the main MPU 62 at the start of this game round is specified. A process of writing the specified information to the sound / light side RAM 84 is executed. In the storage process, the lottery result data included in the variation command is collated with the lottery result data included in the type command, and the communication of these variation commands and the type command is normally performed. It may be determined whether or not the command is lost, and if the communication is abnormal, the notification process and the data storage process corresponding to the communication may be performed.

In the following step S1103, the advance notice lottery process is executed. In the advance notice lottery process, it is determined by lottery whether or not to display the advance notice on the symbol display device 41 in this game round. As such a notice display, as described above, in a situation where the symbol is variablely displayed in all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 after the symbol display device 41 starts the variable display of the symbol, or a part of the notice display. In a situation where the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in a plurality of symbol rows, the character is displayed separately from the symbols on the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and the background screen is used as the previous mode. Also includes those having different predetermined modes and those in which the symbols on the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 have different predetermined modes from the previous modes. The notice display can occur in both the game times when the reach display is performed and when the reach display is not performed, but the case where the reach display is performed is higher than the case where the reach display is not performed. It is set to occur with probability. Further, in the advance notice lottery process, the advance notice display is more likely to occur in the game times corresponding to any of the jackpot results than in the game times corresponding to the missed results, and the advance notice display with a lower appearance rate is more likely to occur. A notice lottery will be held.

In the following step S1104, the stop symbol determination process is executed. In the stop symbol determination process, if the game result of this game is any of 4R high-accuracy jackpot result, 8R high-accuracy jackpot result, 12R high-accuracy jackpot result A, and 16R high-accuracy jackpot result, one effective line L1 The information corresponding to the stop result in which the same combination of symbols is established on L5 is determined as the information of the stop result this time. In this case, the same odd-numbered symbol combination can be selected as the same symbol combination in any of the 4R high-accuracy jackpot result, the 8R high-accuracy jackpot result, the 12R high-accuracy jackpot result A, and the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result. , The same combination of even symbols can be selected. This selectivity is the same for the combination of the same odd-numbered symbols and the same combination of even-numbered symbols, but instead, the former may have a higher selectivity than the latter, and the latter may be used. May have a configuration in which the selection rate is higher than that of the former. Further, the combination of "7" symbols is selected only in the case of the 16R high accuracy jackpot result. Further, in any of the 8R low-accuracy jackpot result, the 12R low-accuracy jackpot result, and the 12R high-accuracy jackpot result B, the same even-numbered symbol combination is selected as the same symbol combination. The effective lines L1 to L5 in which the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed are randomly determined by lottery or the like.

In the stop symbol determination process, if the game result of this game round is a 5R high accuracy big hit result or a small hit result, it is a stop result that the combination of the same symbols is not established on all the effective lines L1 to L5. Information corresponding to the stop result in which a specific symbol combination (“3.4.1”) is established on one effective line L1 to L5 is determined as the information of the current stop result. In this case, the effective lines L1 to L5 are randomly determined by lottery or the like.

In the stop symbol determination process, if the game result of the current game time is a deviation result, the presence / absence of reach display is specified from the content of the change command. Then, when the reach display occurs, it is a stop result that the combination of the same symbol and the combination of the specific symbols are not established on all the effective lines L1 to L5, and it is on the one or two effective lines L1 to L5. The information corresponding to the stop result in which the combination of the reach symbols is established is determined as the information of the stop result this time. On the other hand, when the reach display does not occur, it is a stop result that the combination of the same symbol and the combination of the specific symbols are not established on all the effective lines L1 to L5, and the reach is reached on all the effective lines L1 to L5. The information corresponding to the stop result in which the combination of symbols is not established is determined as the information of the stop result this time.

In the following step S1105, a process for determining the effect pattern of the current game times is executed. In the process, the information on the display duration of the game times is specified from the content of the variable command received this time, the information on the display duration, the information on the game result specified in the above step S1102, and the above step. An effect pattern corresponding to the combination of information on the lottery result of the advance notice lottery process in S1103 is selected. When selecting the effect pattern, the effect pattern table provided in the sound light side ROM 83 is referred to.

After executing the process of step S1105, the process proceeds to step S1106. In step S1106, a process of writing each information of the type of effect pattern selected in step S1105 and the type of stop symbol determined in step S1104 to the sound light side RAM 84 is executed. Since the effect pattern includes information on the display duration of this game, by writing the effect pattern information to the sound / light side RAM 84, not only the effect pattern information but also the display duration information can be obtained. The sound light side MPU 82 can be read out again. However, the sound / light side MPU 82 does not measure the display duration.

In the following step S1107, the stop result command corresponding to the processing result of the step S1104 and the pattern command corresponding to the processing result of the step S1105 are transmitted to the display side MPU 92. After that, in step S1108, the shortened mode start process is executed. The processing content will be described later.

When a negative determination is made in step S1101, or after the process of step S1108 is executed, it is determined in step S1109 whether or not the final stop command has been received. If the final stop command has been received, the symbol stop command is transmitted to the display side MPU 92 in step S1110. The symbol stop command is a command for instructing the display side MPU 92 to make the stop symbol corresponding to the current game round stand by on the effective lines L1 to L5 and maintain the state for the final stop time.

When a negative determination is made in step S1109, or after the process of step S1110 is executed, it is determined in step S1111 whether or not an opening command has been received. If the opening command has been received, the opening correspondence process is executed in step S1112. In the opening correspondence process, the type of the jackpot result that triggered the transition of the opening / closing execution mode included in the opening command received this time is specified, and the production content in the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the type of the jackpot result is determined. Execute the processing for. In the following step S1113, an opening command corresponding to the processing result of the above step S1112 is transmitted to the display side MPU 92.

When a negative determination is made in step S1111, or after the process of step S1113 is executed, it is determined in step S1114 whether or not a release command has been received. When the release command is received, in step S1115, the display side MPU 92 is made to recognize that the opening of the special electric winning device 32 is newly started, that is, the round game of 1 is newly started. A release command is sent to the display side MPU 92.

When a negative determination is made in step S1114, or after the process of step S1115 is executed, it is determined in step S1116 whether or not a closure command has been received. When the closing command is received, in step S1117, the display side MPU 92 is made to recognize that the special electric winning device 32 has been closed, that is, that the round game of 1 has been completed. Send a close command.

When a negative determination is made in step S1116, or after the process of step S1117 is executed, it is determined in step S1118 whether or not an ending command has been received. If the ending command has been received, the ending corresponding process is executed in step S1119. In the ending correspondence process, the content of the game state after the opening / closing execution mode included in the ending command received this time is specified, and the processing for determining the content of the ending effect corresponding to the type of the winning / losing lottery mode is executed. .. In the following step S1120, an ending command corresponding to the processing result of the above step S1119 is transmitted to the display side MPU 92.

When a negative determination is made in step S1118, or after the process of step S1120 is executed, it is determined in step S1121 whether or not a notification command has been received. The notification command is used when it is specified in the fraud detection process in step S205 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) of the main MPU 62 that a predetermined event set as a monitoring target for fraud has occurred. In addition to being output, it is also output when it is specified in the input state monitoring process in step S212 that the game machine main body 12 or the front door frame 14 is in the open state. When the notification command is received, in order to perform the notification, the light emission data reading process is executed in step S1122, and the sound output data reading process is executed in step S1123. As a result, the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 is performed and the sound output control of the speaker unit 54 is performed in a mode corresponding to the content of the notification command, that is, a mode corresponding to the event that triggered the output of the notification command. It is said. After that, in step S1124, the notification command corresponding to the content of the notification command received this time is transmitted to the display side MPU 92.

When a negative determination is made in step S1121, or after the process of step S1124 is executed, it is determined in step S1125 whether or not a release command has been received. The release command is output when it is specified in the fraud detection process in step S205 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) of the main MPU 62 that the state in which a predetermined event has occurred has been released. It is also output when it is specified in the input state monitoring process of step S212 that the gaming machine main body 12 or the front door frame 14 has transitioned from the open state to the closed state. When the release command is received, the light emission data set in step S1122 and the sound output data set in step S1123 are cleared in step S1126. After that, in step S1127, the release command corresponding to the content of the release command received this time is transmitted to the display side MPU 92.

When a negative determination is made in step S1125, or after the processing in step S1127 is executed, the processing in the shortened mode is executed in step S1128, and the bonus processing is executed in step S1129. End the corresponding process. The processing contents of the processing during the shortened mode and the processing for the bonus will be described later.

<V interrupt processing of MPU 92 on the display side>
Here, the V interrupt process executed by the display side MPU 92 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The V interrupt process is repeatedly activated at a predetermined cycle, specifically, a 20 msec cycle.

When the VDP95 outputs an image signal for one frame to the symbol display device 41, the VDP95 starts outputting the image signal from a dot in the upper left corner of the display surface 41a and is on a horizontal line including the dot at one end. The image signals are sequentially output to the dots that are lined up, and the image signals are output to the dots from left to right in order from the top for each horizontal line. Then, the image signal is finally output to the dots in the lower right corner of the display surface 41a. In this case, the VDP 95 outputs a V interrupt signal to the display side MPU 92 at the timing when the image signal is output for the last dot, and causes the display side MPU 92 to recognize that the update of the image of one frame is completed. The output cycle of this V interrupt signal is 20 msec. In this respect, the V interrupt process can be regarded as being activated in synchronization with the reception of the V interrupt signal. However, even if the V interrupt signal is not received, if 20 msec has elapsed since the previous V interrupt process was started, the V interrupt process is newly started.

In the V interrupt process, first, the command analysis process is executed in step S1201. Specifically, the content of the command stored in the command buffer of the display side RAM 94 is analyzed. In the following step S1202, it is determined whether or not a new command is received based on the analysis result of step S1201. If a new command has been received, the command correspondence process is executed in step S1203.

In the command correspondence process, first, when the stop result command and the pattern command are received, the pattern data table corresponding to the combination of the stop result command and the pattern command is read from the display side ROM 93 and written to the display side RAM 94.

The pattern data table is necessary to display an image for one frame at each update timing of the image when the moving image corresponding to the effect for the game round is displayed on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41. It is a group of information for which various processes are defined. That is, in the pattern data table, information groups corresponding to each frame (frame update cycle is 20 msec) from the start timing to the end timing in the production for this game round are defined.

The pattern data table will be described more specifically with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 21 is an example of a pattern data table that can be selected when a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is obtained in a situation other than the shortened mode.

As shown in FIG. 21, pointer information for the number of frames corresponding to the display duration of the target game times is set in the pattern data table, and the content of the task is set according to each pointer information. Information, information on the presence / absence of command output, and information on additional data are set.

The task content information is information that is set to display the video corresponding to this game time, and unless information that does not reflect the task content information at all is set as additional data, each An image corresponding to the task content information is displayed in the frame. In the information of the content of the task, information of parameters necessary for giving a drawing instruction to the VDP 95 in order to display an image for one frame at the corresponding update timing is set.

Specifically, regarding the pattern data table shown in FIG. 21, the pointer information of "0" is set with the data at the start of fluctuation, and the pointer information of "200" is set with the data at the start of the advance notice effect. , The data at the end of the notice effect is set in the pointer information of "300", the data at the start of normal reach is set in the pointer information of "400", and the data at the start of super reach is set in the pointer information of "700". The data at the start of the final effect is set in the pointer information of "1000", and the data at the end of the fluctuation is set in the pointer information of "1400". Each of these pointer information corresponds to a delimiter timing such as the start of the effect, the switching of the effect, and the end of the effect. Further, in the pointer information other than these, data for enabling the moving image display between the break timings is set.

The information on the presence / absence of command output is information indicating the presence / absence of command output from the display side MPU 92 to the sound light side MPU 82 and the type of the command. The display side MPU 92 outputs a command to the sound light side MPU 82 at a predetermined timing according to the content of the moving image, so that the display light emitting unit 53 can execute the light effect according to the content of the image, and the speaker unit. At 54, it is possible to execute the effect of sound output according to the content of the image.

Specifically, regarding the pattern data table shown in FIG. 21, command data is set for the pointer information of "0" in which the data at the start of fluctuation is set in the content of the task. Therefore, at the start of the fluctuation of the game times, the light emission control, the sound output control, and the like are started in the sound light side MPU 82 based on the command transmission from the display side MPU 92 to the sound light side MPU 82. In addition, in the content of the task, from each pointer information in which each of the data at the start of the advance notice effect, the data at the start of the normal reach, the data at the start of the super reach, the data at the start of the final effect, and the data at the end of the fluctuation are set. Also for the pointer information of the timing minutes before the number of frames (pointers) for advance transmission, specifically, for each pointer information of "198", "398", "698", "998", and "1398". , Command data is set. Therefore, commands are transmitted in advance from the display side MPU 92 to the sound light side MPU 82 for the division timing other than the start of the fluctuation of the game times, and the display contents of the symbol display device 41 and the light emission control are performed at these division timings. , Sound output control and drive control of moving objects can be completely synchronized.

The information of the additional data is set as a blank as the initial setting of the pattern data table, and the writing process to the additional data is executed when there is an execution instruction of the notification. When writing to the additional data is performed, the information written in the additional data has priority over the information originally set in the content of the task. For example, when additional data corresponding to displaying a predetermined character as an image is set as a notification, the image display is displayed so that the character image is added on the image corresponding to the content of the task. Be done.

In the command correspondence process, when the final stop command is received, the setting process for the final stop is executed. In the setting process for the final stop, the process of reading the data table for statically displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the current game round from the display side ROM 93 until the period during the final stop display elapses and writing it to the display side RAM 94 is performed. Run.

In the command correspondence process, when the opening command is received, the opening data table corresponding to the opening command is read from the display side ROM 93 and written to the display side RAM 94. The opening data table is used to display an image for one frame at each update timing of the image when displaying a moving image corresponding to the effect for the opening / closing execution mode on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41. This is a group of information that defines the processing required for. The data structure of the opening data table is basically the same as that of the pattern data table. That is, in the data table for the opening, not only the information group in which the processing necessary for displaying the image for one frame at each update timing of the image is defined, but also the sound corresponding to the delimiter timing of the production. Data for sending a command to the optical MPU 82 is set.

In the command correspondence process, when either the open command or the close command is received, the setting process at the time of opening / closing is executed. In the setting process at the time of opening / closing, the range of pointer information to be referred to in the opening data table is switched according to the content of the received command.

In the command correspondence process, when the ending command is received, the ending data table corresponding to the ending command is read from the display side ROM 93 and written to the display side RAM 94. The ending data table is necessary to display one frame's worth of images at each update timing of the image when displaying the moving image corresponding to the current ending effect on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41. It is a group of information for which various processes are defined. The data structure of the ending data table is basically the same as that of the pattern data table. That is, in the data table for the ending, not only the information group in which the processing required for displaying the image for one frame at each update timing of the image is defined, but also the sound corresponding to the delimiter timing of the effect. Data for sending a command to the optical MPU 82 is set.

In the command correspondence process, when the notification command is received, the notification data setting process is executed. In the notification data setting process, the notification data corresponding to the content of the notification included in the current notification command is written as additional data in the currently set data table. As a result, when the image is updated next time, the content of the notification data is reflected, and for example, a character image corresponding to the type of the notification target event is added to the effect image for the game round and the effect image for the open / close execution mode. ..

In the command correspondence process, when the release command is received, the notification data clear process is executed. In the notification data clearing process, among the notification data currently set in the additional data in the data table, the notification corresponding to the type of notification target event set as the notification release target in the release command received this time Execute the process to clear the data. As a result, when the image is updated next time, the notification of the type to be released is canceled.

Returning to the description of the V interrupt process (FIG. 20), when a negative determination is made in step S1202, or after the process of step S1203 is executed, the pointer update process is executed in step S1204. In the pointer update process, the pointer information set in the data table is updated so as to advance by one frame. This makes it possible for the display side MPU 92 to grasp the processing required to display the image for one frame corresponding to the update timing this time.

In the following step S1205, task processing is executed. In the task processing, it is determined whether or not additional data exists in the area corresponding to the information of the pointer this time in the data table. If there is no additional data, the task data of the pointer this time is read from the data table, and according to the read task data, the VDP95 is displayed in order to display an image for one frame corresponding to the update timing of this time. Performs the calculation of parameters necessary for giving drawing instructions. On the other hand, when the additional data exists in the area corresponding to the information of the pointer this time in the data table, it is determined whether or not the additional data is the additional data for the image of the task data. In the case of additional data, in order to read the task data and additional data of the pointer of this time from the data table and display the image for one frame corresponding to the update timing of this time according to the read task data and additional data. , Performs calculation of parameters necessary for giving a drawing instruction to VDP95. If it is not additional data, the additional data of the pointer this time is read from the data table, and a drawing instruction is given to VDP95 in order to display an image for one frame corresponding to the update timing this time according to the read additional data. Performs the necessary parameter calculations.

After executing the task process in step S1205, it is determined in step S1206 whether or not the command data exists in the area of presence / absence of the command output corresponding to the information of the current pointer in the data table. If the command data exists, it is the output timing of the command, so the command setting process is executed in step S1207.

In the command setting process, a command indicating that the production of the game times should be started, a command indicating that the advance notice display should be started, a command indicating that the normal reach should be started, a command indicating that the super reach should be started, a command indicating that the super reach should be started, A command indicating that the fluctuation should be ended, a command indicating that the opening / closing execution mode effect should be started, a command indicating that the ending effect should be started, etc. are transmitted to the sound / light side MPU 82 according to the respective timings. ..

When a negative determination is made in step S1206, or after the process of step S1207 is executed, the drawing list output process is executed in step S1208, and then the V interrupt process is terminated. In the drawing list output processing, a drawing list for displaying an image for one frame corresponding to the update timing of this processing time is created, and the created drawing list is transmitted to VDP95. In this case, in the drawing list, the image grasped in the immediately preceding task process is the drawing target, and the parameter information updated in the task process is also set. The VDP 95 creates drawing data in the frame area of the video RAM 97 according to this drawing list. The VDP 95 outputs a signal to the symbol display device 41 according to the drawing data created in the frame area. As a result, the image of one frame is displayed on the symbol display device 41.

<Timer interrupt processing of MPU82 on the sound light side>
Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 18) of the sound and light side MPU 82, after executing the main command corresponding process in step S1003, the display side command corresponding process is executed in step S1004. In the display side command correspondence process, the process of reading the light emission data and the sound output data is executed according to the content of the command received from the display side MPU 92. As a result, light emission control corresponding to the display content of the symbol display device 41 is executed for the display light emitting unit 53, and sound output control corresponding to the display content of the symbol display device 41 is executed for the speaker unit 54. NS.

That is, in the pachinko machine 10, although the sound light side MPU 82 exists on the upstream side of the communication with respect to the display side MPU 92 when the main side MPU 62 is used as a reference, the sound light side MPU 82 has the display side MPU 92. Dare to wait for the command to be sent before starting the production control. As a result, when each of the light emission effect, the sound output effect, and the display effect occurs in the same period, it is difficult for each effect to be deviated. Therefore, it is possible to preferably perform an effect using a plurality of types of effect means.

After that, in step S1005, a light emission control process for controlling the light emission of the display light emitting unit 53 is executed. In the light emission control process, the light emission control of the display light emitting unit 53 is performed according to the light emission data read in the main command correspondence process in step S1003 or the display side command correspondence process in step S1004.

In the following step S1006, a sound output control process for controlling the sound output of the speaker unit 54 is executed. In the sound output control process, the sound output control of the speaker unit 54 is performed according to the sound output data read in the main command correspondence process in step S1003 or the display side command correspondence process in step S1004. After that, the timer interrupt processing is terminated.

<About the display duration reduction mode>
Next, the display duration (that is, the time during which the first special figure display unit 37a or the second special figure display unit 37b is performing the variable display, or the time during which the symbol display device 41 is performing the variable display of the symbol). ) Short mode will be described in detail.

As already explained, the shortened mode is the case where the display duration of the game times triggered by the hold information of the second special figure hold area 126 is an out-of-order result or a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result, as compared with other cases. Is fixed to 1 sec, which is short, and the reach display does not occur in the game times of the off result and the 16R high accuracy jackpot result triggered by the hold information of the second special figure hold area 126. As described above, the shortened mode is set when the game state shifts to the high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode after the end of the open / close execution mode.

<Display duration acquisition process>
First, the process of acquiring the display duration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The acquisition process is executed in step S412 of the special figure variation start process (FIG. 12).

First, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the shortening flag of the main RAM 64. If an affirmative judgment is made in step S1301, whether or not the current game round is triggered by the hold information of the second special figure hold area 126 (hereinafter, also referred to as the hold information of the second special figure) in step S1302. Is determined. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1302, the first table stored in the main ROM 63 is selected in step S1303. The first table is table data in which a plurality of types of display durations of game times triggered by the hold information of the second special figure are defined in the shortened mode.

After that, in step S1304, the value of the variable type counter CS is acquired and the results of various lottery are grasped. To grasp the results of these various lottery, the content of whether the result of the winning or losing lottery is a big hit result, a small hit result, or a missed result, and in the case of a big hit result, which type of the big hit result is. Is included. In the following step S1305, the display duration data corresponding to the various data specified in step S1304 is read from the first table and set as the display duration of the current game times. After that, the acquisition process is terminated.

If a negative determination is made in step S1301 or step S1302, "1" is set in the high probability flag of the main RAM 64 and "1" is set in the high frequency support flag in step S1306. It is determined whether or not the value of the high frequency counter is 1 or more. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1306, the second table stored in the main ROM 63 is selected in step S1307. The second table is table data in which a plurality of types of display durations of game times are defined in a game state in which the high probability mode is the high frequency support mode and the mode is not the shortened mode.

After that, in step S1308, the value of the variable type counter CS is acquired, the number of reserved information stored in the special figure holding area 122 is read out, and various lottery results are grasped. As for grasping the results of these various lottery, the content of whether the result of the winning or losing lottery is a big hit result, a small hit result or a missed result, and in the case of a big hit result, what kind of big hit result is. And in the case of a deviation result, the content of whether or not to generate the reach display is included. In addition, when deciding whether or not to generate the reach display in the case of the deviation result, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is referred to among the hold information that triggered the execution of the game round this time. In the following step S1309, the display duration data corresponding to the various data specified in step S1308 is read from the second table and set as the display duration of the current game times. After that, the acquisition process is terminated.

If a negative determination is made in step S1306, "1" is set in the high probability flag of the main RAM 64 in step S1310, or the value of the counter after a small hit of the main RAM 64 is 1 or more. Is determined. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1310, the third table stored in the main ROM 63 is selected in step S1311. The third table shows the situation where the high probability mode is the low frequency support mode, and the low probability mode is the low frequency support mode. It is table data in which a plurality of types of display durations of game times are defined in a situation where the game times are not displayed. After that, in step S1308, as described above, the value of the variable type counter CS is acquired, the number of reserved information stored in the special figure holding area 122 is read out, and various lottery results are grasped, and in step S1309. Then, the display duration data corresponding to the various data specified in step S1308 is read from the third table and set as the display duration of the current game times. After that, the acquisition process is terminated.

If a negative determination is made in step S1310, another table stored in the main ROM 63 is selected in step S1312. After that, in step S1308, as described above, the value of the variable type counter CS is acquired, the number of reserved information stored in the special figure holding area 122 is read out, and various lottery results are grasped, and in step S1309. Then, the display duration data corresponding to the various data specified in step S1308 is read from other tables and set as the display duration of the current game times. After that, the acquisition process is terminated.

As described above, the situation in which the high-probability mode is the low-frequency support mode, and the low-probability mode and the low-frequency support mode, the digestion of the standard number of game times after the small hit is not completed after the small hit result. By referring to the common third table in any of the situations, the selection of the display duration of the game times will be made in a common manner in these situations. As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to identify which of these situations the game is in from the aspect of the game times, and the player plays the game while expecting that the player is in the high probability mode in the situation. Will do. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the second table, a shorter display duration is more likely to be selected than when the third table or other tables are referred to. Specifically, when the game times this time correspond to any of the big hit result, the small hit result, and the out-of-reach display, the display duration corresponding to each is selected. On the other hand, in the game times in which the reach display does not occur and the result is off, the game times are triggered by the hold information of the first special figure holding area 125 (hereinafter, also referred to as the hold information of the first special figure), and the first game time. When the number of reserved information of the special figure is one or more, or when the number of reserved information of the second special figure is one or more in the game round triggered by the reserved information of the second special figure. , When the third table or other table is referred to in the game round that results in the out-of-reach display without the reach display, the start of the game round among the hold information of the first special figure and the hold information of the second special figure. A display duration (for example, 2 sec or 3 sec) shorter than the average display duration when the number of pending information on the trigger side is 3 or 4 is selected. Furthermore, even if the hold information is not stored, the reach display does not occur and the hold information is not stored when the third table or other table is referred to in the game that results in the loss. A display duration shorter than the selected display duration (eg, 6 sec or 7 sec) is selected. By selecting the display duration as described above, in the situation of the high frequency support mode, it is possible to digest the game times in a shorter time than in the case of the low frequency support mode, and the next jackpot result occurs. It is possible to shorten the time required for this.

The first table has a data structure in which the shortest display duration is selected so that it is not selected when another table is referred to in the game times that result in the loss and the game times that result in the 16R high accuracy jackpot. .. Hereinafter, the types of display duration when the first table is referred to will be described with reference to FIG. 23.

FIG. 23A shows the type of display duration when the third table or other table is referenced (not in shortened mode), and FIG. 23B shows the type of display duration when the second table is referenced (eg,). The type of display duration when the hold information of the first special figure is used as an opportunity in the shortened mode is shown, and FIG. 23 (c) shows the hold information of the second special figure when the first table is referred to in the shortened mode. Indicates the type of display duration.

When a table other than the first table is selected as the content of the game times, as shown in FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (b), "out of reach" and "out of reach" are used. When "one of the hit results" exists, but when the first table is selected, as shown in FIG. 23 (c), "out of reach" and "16R high accuracy" are present. There are "big hit results" and "other hit results". That is, when the first table is referred to, unlike the case where the other tables are referred to, there is no "reach or miss". Therefore, in the shortened mode and triggered by the hold information of the second special figure, the reach display does not occur in the game times as a result of the deviation. As a result, it is possible to shorten the digestion time of the game times in that the reach display does not occur in the shortened mode. By the way, when the first table is referred to and the result is out of order, the reach display does not occur, and when the first table is referred to, the numerical information acquired from the reach random number counter C3 is used. The reach occurrence lottery is not executed.

On the other hand, even when the first table is referred to, the reach display occurs if the hit result is other than the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result. As a result, when the reach display occurs in the game round triggered by the hold information of the second special figure during the shortened mode, it is determined that a hit result other than the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is generated. In this case, a jackpot result such as an 8R high-probability jackpot result or a 4R high-probability jackpot result is included in which a ball is ejected during the opening / closing execution mode and a high-probability mode is set after the opening / closing execution mode. Therefore, in such a situation, the player will play the game while expecting a 4R high-accuracy jackpot result or a more advantageous 8R high-accuracy jackpot result. The interest of the is improved.

In the shortening mode, the effect during shortening is performed as if the effect reference time (specifically, 10 sec) is being counted up by the symbol display device 41, but the first table may be referred to. If the hit result is other than the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result, the shortest display duration is 15 sec, which is longer than the above-mentioned effect reference time. Therefore, if the game times triggered by the hold information of the second special figure during the shortening mode continue even after the end of the above shortening production, at that time, a hit other than the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result The result is confirmed. In this case, the player feels unexpectedness and expects to obtain a more advantageous hit result as described above, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Even in the shortened mode, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), when the hold information of the first special figure is used as an opportunity, the reach display may occur in the game times as a result of the deviation. As a result, even in the shortened mode, when the hold information of the first special figure is used as an opportunity, when the reach display occurs, the player is provided with the expectation of whether or not the result will be a hit. It becomes possible.

As already explained, in the shortening mode, the effect during shortening effect is performed as if the effect reference time (specifically, 10 sec) is being counted up by the symbol display device 41, but the first table is referred to. In the case where the result is off and the result is a 16R high-accuracy jackpot, a display duration shorter than the effect reference time is selected. Further, this display duration is the shortest display duration shorter than the display duration selected in other cases. Specifically, it is fixed at 1 sec. Therefore, in the shortening mode, it is possible to shorten the digestion time of the game times. By the way, when the first table is referenced and the result is out of order, the display duration is fixed at 1 sec, and when the first table is referenced, the pending information is obtained when the display duration is acquired. The number is not referenced.

When the first table is referred to, the display duration of the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is shorter than the production reference time. As a result, it is possible to complete the game round of the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result before the production reference time elapses. On the other hand, as described above, the game rounds of other hit results are not completed before the production reference time elapses. As a result, if a hit result occurs before the production reference time elapses, it means that the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is the most advantageous for the player. As a result, it becomes possible to raise the expectation of the player in the shortened mode, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The shortening mode ends when the game times are digested 10 times. In this case, as described above, the production reference time is 10 sec. Further, when the first table is referred to, the display duration when the result is off is fixed at 1 sec (including the final stop time). Therefore, in the shortened mode, if the game times triggered by the hold information of the second special figure are continuous without a hit result in the middle, the subtraction cycle of the time displayed in the shortening effect is adjusted. While the effect reference time elapses in a situation where the effect is not performed, 10 game times are executed, and the shortening mode ends in accordance with the elapse timing of the effect reference time. As a result, it is possible to synchronize the end timing of the shortened mode with the number of times the game has been digested as the end condition and the elapsed timing of the effect reference time under the non-adjusted situation.

Further, when the first table is referred to, the display duration of the 16R high accuracy jackpot result is fixed at 1 sec. Further, since the shortened mode occurs under the condition of the high frequency support mode, the trigger for starting the game round is basically the pending information of the second special figure. Then, as described above, in the shortening mode, if the game times triggered by the hold information of the second special figure are continuous without a hit result in the middle, the time displayed in the shortening effect is subtracted. While the effect reference time elapses in a situation where the cycle is not adjusted, 10 game times are executed, and the shortening mode ends in accordance with the elapse timing of the effect reference time. Then, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is obtained until the timing when the production reference time elapses in the situation where the subtraction cycle of the time displayed in the shortening production is not adjusted.

When the second table is referred to, the maximum display duration is 3 sec, which is shorter than the above-mentioned effect reference time, in the game times of the deviation result in which the reach display does not occur. As a result, the subtraction cycle of the time displayed in the shortening effect is reduced due to the occurrence of the game times of the off result that the reach display does not occur triggered by the hold information of the first special figure during the shortening mode. Even if it becomes necessary to make an adjustment in relation to the number of times the game is executed, which triggers the end of the shortened mode, the adjustment can be made while making it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

<Mode transition process>
Next, the mode transition process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 24. The mode transition process is executed in step S603 of the process during determination of the special figure (FIG. 14).

First, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the shortening flag of the main RAM 64. If a negative determination is made in step S1401, the mode transition process is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S1401, the value of the shortening counter of the main RAM 64 is subtracted by 1 in step S1402. Then, in step S1403, it is determined whether or not the value of the shortening counter is "0".

If a negative determination is made in step S1403, the mode transition process is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S1403, the process proceeds to step S1404. In step S1404, the shortening flag is cleared to "0". After that, in step S1405, the shortening end command is transmitted to the sound / light side MPU 82, and then the mode transition process is ended.

By executing the mode transition process as described above, the shortened mode ends when the game times are executed 10 times after the open / close execution mode without a hit result. Further, the mode transition process is executed when it is determined in the special figure finalizing process (FIG. 14) that the final stop time of the game round has elapsed and no winning result is obtained in the game round, and the game is executed. The start of the round is executed regardless of whether the hold information of the first special figure or the hold information of the second special figure is used. Therefore, in the shortened mode, the total of the game times triggered by the hold information of the first special figure and the game times triggered by the hold information of the second special figure after the open / close execution mode is 10 without a hit result. It ends when it becomes a time.

As already described, the shortening mode ends when either of the big hit results or the small hit results is obtained.

<Process for starting shortened mode in the sound light side MPU 82>
Next, the shortened mode start process executed by the sound light side MPU 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The shortened mode start process is executed in step S1108 of the main command corresponding process (FIG. 19). That is, the shortened mode start process is started on condition that the variable command and the type command are received from the main MPU 62.

First, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the shortening effect flag provided in the sound light side RAM 84. The shortened effect flag is a flag for the sound / light side MPU 82 to specify whether or not the symbol display device 41 is performing the effect during shortening. If a negative determination is made in step S1501, it is determined in step S1502 whether or not "1" is set in the shortening waiting flag provided in the sound / light side RAM 84. The shortening wait flag is a flag for specifying in the sound light side MPU 82 that the shortening mode is set in the main side MPU 62 and the sound light side MPU 82 is in the state of waiting for the start of the shortening effect. be. If a negative determination is made in step S1502, the process proceeds to step S1503.

In step S1503, it is determined whether or not the shortening start command has been received from the main MPU 62. When the main MPU 62 is set to the shortening mode, the main side MPU 62 transmits a shortening start command before transmitting the variation command and the type command. Therefore, in step S1503, it is determined whether or not the shortening start command is received between the time when the previous variation command and the type command are received and the time when the current variation command and the type command are received. If a negative determination is made in step S1503, the process for starting the shortening mode is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S1503, a shortening digestion counter provided in the sound light side RAM 84 is provided in step S1504. Is set to "10", which is information on the number of continuous games in the shortened mode.

In the following step S1505, it is determined whether or not the current game round is triggered by the hold information of the first special figure by referring to the content of the variable command received this time. If a negative judgment is made in step S1505, that is, if the current game round is triggered by the hold information of the second special figure, in step S1506, the current game round is a hit result other than the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result. It is determined whether or not the game is a game. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1506, the process for starting the shortened mode is terminated as it is.

If a negative determination is made in step S1506, the shortening effect flag is set to "1" and the timer counter provided in the sound / light side RAM 84 is set to "2500" in step S1507. In the following step S1508, the update cycle setting process is executed. The update cycle setting process is a process for setting a cycle when the value of the timer counter whose numerical value is set in step S1507 is subtracted by 1, and in step S1508, 4 msec is set as the update cycle. As a result, the value of the timer counter is decremented by 1 in a cycle of 4 msec. That is, in this case, the value of the timer counter becomes "0" in 10 seconds. This time is the same as the production reference time already described in the shortening production.

After that, in step S1509, after transmitting the shortening start command to the display side MPU 92, the shortening mode start processing is terminated. The shortening start command includes data indicating that it is a shortening start command and data indicating an update cycle set in step S1508.

On the other hand, when an affirmative judgment is made in step S1505, that is, when the current game round is triggered by the hold information of the first special figure, after setting "1" in the shortening waiting flag in step S1510, The process for starting this shortened mode is terminated.

If a change command and a type command are received in a situation where the shortening wait flag is set to "1", an affirmative determination is made in step S1502, and the process proceeds to step S1511. In step S1511, it is determined whether or not the current game round is triggered by the hold information of the first special figure by referring to the content of the variable command received this time. When an affirmative judgment is made in step S1511, the process for starting this shortening mode is terminated as it is, and when a negative judgment is made in step S1511, that is, when the current game round is triggered by the hold information of the second special figure. In step S1512, it is determined whether or not the game times this time are game times that result in a hit result other than the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1512, the shortening mode start process is terminated as it is, and if a negative determination is made in step S1512, the processes of steps S1513 to S1516 are executed.

In step S1513, the shortening waiting flag is cleared to "0", the shortening effect flag is set to "1", and the timer counter is set to "2500". In the following step S1514, the calculation process for the update cycle is executed, and in step S1515, the update cycle corresponding to the result of the calculation process is set.

In the arithmetic processing, the period when the value of the timer counter is subtracted by 1 is derived by arithmetic from the current value of the shortening digestion counter and the value of the timer counter. In this case, as will be described later, the shortening digestion counter is a game as long as the shortening waiting flag is set to "1" even if the shortening effect flag is not set to "1". It is subtracted by 1 each time the times are completed. In the calculation process, the value of the timer counter is divided by the current value of the shortened digestion counter, and the update cycle is set according to the division result. This update cycle is when the number of game times set in the shortening digestion counter is missed or the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is obtained when the hold information in the second special figure triggers the start of the game time. The display duration, that is, the update cycle in which the value of the timer counter becomes "0" when digested in 1 sec.

Here, in the update cycle setting process (step S1508) executed when the game times when the shortening start command is received is triggered by the hold information of the second special figure, the value of the shortening digestion counter is "10". Therefore, when the number of game times corresponding to the value is exhausted by the display duration when the hold information of the second special figure becomes the start trigger of the game time and the result is off or the 16R high accuracy jackpot result is obtained. That is, 4 msec is set as the update cycle so that the value of the timer counter becomes "0" when digested in 1 sec. On the other hand, in step S1515, the value of the digestion counter during shortening is smaller than 10, whereas the value of the timer counter is 2500, which is the same as in step S1508, so the update cycle is shorter than 4 msec. Set to cycle.

Then, in step S1516, after the shortening start command is transmitted to the display side MPU 92, the shortening mode start processing is terminated. The shortening start command includes data indicating that it is a shortening start command and data indicating an update cycle set in step S1515.

When the variation command and the type command are received in the situation where "1" is set in the shortening effect flag, an affirmative determination is made in step S1501 and the process proceeds to step S1517. In step S1517, it is determined whether or not the current game round is triggered by the hold information of the first special figure by referring to the content of the variable command received this time. If a negative determination is made in step S1517, that is, if the game round this time is triggered by the hold information of the second special figure, it is not necessary to change the update cycle set in step S1508 or step S1515. The process for starting this shortened mode is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in step S1517, that is, when the current game round is triggered by the hold information of the first special figure, the arithmetic processing for the update cycle is executed in step S1518, and the subsequent step. In S1519, the update cycle corresponding to the result of the arithmetic processing is set.

In the calculation process, the display duration of this game is read from the variable command received this time, and the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the current shortening digestion counter is calculated, and the display duration of the former is calculated. And the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the latter are added. Then, the addition result is divided by the value of the current timer counter, and the update cycle is set according to the division result. In this update cycle, the current game times triggered by the hold information of the first special figure are completed, and the game times that result in a missed result or a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result are shortened by using the hold information of the second special figure as a start trigger. This is an update cycle in which the value of the timer counter becomes "0" when the value set in the medium digestion counter is subtracted by 1 and the number of times is digested.

Here, if the hold information that triggers the start of the game round is the hold information of the second special figure after the shortening effect is started, it is necessary to change the update cycle set in step S1508 or step S1515. No. However, if a game round triggered by the hold information of the first special figure occurs in the middle, the game round has a display duration other than 1 sec. Therefore, if the update cycle up to that point is maintained, the timer counter will display. The timing when the value becomes "0" and the timing when the game times corresponding to the value of the shortening digestion counter are executed do not match. Therefore, the calculation process of the update cycle is executed in step S1518, and the update cycle is set in step S1519 so that the above timings are matched.

For example, after the game times of the deviation result triggered by the hold information of the second special figure are executed once, the game times of the deviation result triggered by the hold information of the first special figure (display duration is 3 sec). When it is executed once, the value of the current timer counter is "2250", the value of the current shortening digestion counter is "9", and the display duration of the current game round is 3 sec. Then, the update cycle corresponding to the value obtained by (3 + 9) × 1000/2250 is set. The update cycle set in this case is set to a cycle longer than 4 msec, which is the update cycle set in the case of step S1508.

After that, in step S1520, after transmitting the update cycle setting command to the display side MPU 92, the process for starting the shortened mode is terminated. The update cycle setting command includes data indicating that it is an update cycle setting command and data indicating an update cycle set in step S1519.

<Processing in shortened mode on the sound light side MPU82>
Next, the processing in the shortened mode executed by the sound light side MPU 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 26. The processing in the shortened mode is executed in step S1128 of the main command corresponding processing (FIG. 19).

First, in step S1601, it is determined whether or not a shortened end command or an opening command has been received from the main MPU 62. If a negative determination is made in step S1601, it is determined in step S1602 whether or not the value of the timer counter of the sound / light side RAM 84 is "0".

If a negative determination is made in step S1602, it is determined in step S1603 whether or not "1" is set in the shortening effect flag or the shortening waiting flag. If a negative determination is made in step S1603, the processing in this shortening mode is terminated as it is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1603, it is determined in step S1604 whether or not the final stop command has been received from the main MPU 62, thereby determining whether or not the game has been completed. .. If a negative determination is made in step S1604, the processing during the shortening mode is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S1604, the value of the shortening digestion counter is subtracted by 1 in step S1605. , Ends the processing during this shortening mode.

On the other hand, when the affirmative judgment is made in step S1601 or the affirmative judgment is made in step S1602, each of the shortening waiting flag and the shortening effect flag is cleared to "0" in step S1606, and the following step S1607 is performed. After sending the shortening end command to the display side MPU 92, the processing during this shortening mode is terminated.

As described above, the sound light side MPU 82 not only ends the shortening effect when the shortening end command is received from the main side MPU 62, that is, when the shortening mode ends in the main side MPU 62, but also the timer of the sound light side RAM 84. When the value of the counter becomes "0", the shortening effect is ended even if the shortening mode is not finished. As a result, if the situation in which the game round is not started continues after the shortening effect is started, it is possible to end the shortening effect even while the shortening mode is continuing. This makes it difficult for the player to feel a sense of discomfort.

<Processing for shortening production on the display side MPU 92>
Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27, the shortening effect processing executed by the display side MPU 92 will be described. The shortening effect processing is executed in the command correspondence process of step S1203 in the V interrupt process (FIG. 20).

First, in step S1701, it is determined whether or not the shortening effect is being executed. If a negative determination is made in step S1701, it is determined in step S1702 whether or not a shortening start command has been received from the sound light side MPU 82. If the shortening start command has not been received, the shortening production process is terminated as it is. If the shortening start command has been received, in step S1703, after executing the setting process of the shortening effect table, the process for the shortening effect is terminated.

In the setting process of the shortening effect table, a data table that enables video display corresponding to the shortening effect and corresponds to the update cycle included in the shortening start command received this time is displayed from the display side ROM 93. Read and write to the display side RAM 94. The contents of the data table are basically the same as the contents of the data table for game rounds (see FIG. 21), and the contents of the task, the presence / absence of command output, and the additional data correspond to the pointer information. It is set. Then, as the content of the task, data that enables the video display of the shortening effect corresponding to the current update cycle is set. In addition, when the shortening start command is received, the stop result command and the pattern command are also received, but the data corresponding to these stop result commands and the pattern command is used as additional data in the data table for the shortening effect. Set. As a result, the symbol display device 41 will display a fluctuating display image of the symbol for a simple game round in a situation where the moving image of the shortening effect is being displayed. In this simple game-playing symbol variation display image, the symbols are variablely displayed in the same number of variation display areas as the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 when the normal symbol variation display is performed. If the variation display is terminated without displaying the same combination of symbols, and if the result is a 16R high-accuracy jackpot, the variation display is a combination of the same symbols by a specific type (specifically, "7" symbol). It ends in the displayed state.

By setting the data table for the shortening effect in step S1703, an affirmative determination is made in step S1701. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1701, it is determined in step S1704 whether or not a shortening end command has been received from the sound / light side MPU 82.

If a negative determination is made in step S1704, it is determined in step S1705 whether or not a stop result command and a pattern command have been received from the sound / light side MPU 82. If a negative determination is made in step S1705, the process for the effect during the shortening is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S1705, the process proceeds to step S1706.

In step S1706, it is determined whether or not the update cycle setting command is received from the sound / light side MPU 82. When the update cycle setting command is received, in step S1707, the data table for the shortening effect currently set in the display side RAM 94 is displayed in the update cycle indicated by the update cycle setting command received this time. Change to a data table for production during shortening corresponding to.

If a negative determination is made in step S1706, or if the process of step S1707 is executed, in step S1708, the game times of this time are the game times of the non-reach loss result triggered by the hold information of the first special figure. It is determined whether the game is a game time triggered by the hold information of the second special figure and is a game time of a missed result or a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result.

If an affirmative judgment is made in step S1708, the data corresponding to the stop result command and the pattern command received this time are used as additional data in the data table for the shortening effect currently set in step S1709. After the setting, the processing for the effect during this shortening is terminated. As a result, the symbol display device 41 will display a fluctuating display image of the symbol for a simple game round in a situation where the moving image of the shortening effect is being displayed. In this variation display image of the symbol for simple game rounds, as in the case of step S1703, the symbol is variablely displayed in each variation display area of the same number as the symbol sequences Z1 to Z3 in the variation display of the normal symbol. If the result is off, the variation display ends in a state where the same combination of symbols is not displayed, and if it is a 16R high accuracy jackpot result, the variation display is a specific type (specifically, "7" symbol). ) Ends with the same combination of symbols displayed.

If a negative determination is made in step S1708, the data for the game round corresponding to the stop result command and the pattern command received this time are not related to the currently set data table for the shortening effect in step S1710. After reading the table from the display side ROM 93 and writing it to the display side RAM 94, the processing for the effect during the shortening is terminated. In this case, except for the game times that are out of reach, after the time count-up display that was being performed as a shortening effect is continued in the update cycle up to that point and the time display becomes "10:00". , Normal symbol variation display by symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is started, and then various effects such as the reach effect of this time are executed, and finally the combination of symbols corresponding to the game result of this time is stopped and displayed. NS.

In addition, in the case of a game time in which the reach display occurs in the game time of the deviation result triggered by the hold information of the first special figure, the data table for the effect during shortening is shortened when reading the data table for the game time. Is not erased, and after the game round is completed, the shortening effect is resumed. On the other hand, in the case of other game times, when reading the data table for the game times, the data table for the shortening effect is deleted, and the shortening effect is not restarted. However, even if it is a game time of a deviation result triggered by the hold information of the first special figure and a reach display occurs, the data table for the effect during shortening may be digested. In this case, in the situation where the shortening effect is being executed, if there is a game time that is a result of the deviation triggered by the hold information of the first special figure and a reach display occurs, the shortening effect is performed. Is terminated.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1704, that is, if a shortening end command is received from the sound / light side MPU 82, after clearing the shortening effect table of the display side RAM 94 in step S1711, the present Ending the production process during shortening. As a result, the moving image display of the shortening effect is terminated.

<Display contents of shortening production>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 28 (a) to 28 (d), the display contents of the shortening effect in the symbol display device 41 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 28A, when the shortening effect is being executed, the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41 clearly indicates that the shortening effect is being executed. "Time trial in progress"), time domain G2 (displayed as "00:00") showing how the production reference time is counted up, and a variable display image of the symbol for simple game rounds are displayed. The symbol fluctuation region G3 is set. The explicit region G1, the time region G2, and the symbol variation region G3 are set so as not to overlap each other. Further, the time domain G2 is set wider than the explicit domain G1 and the symbol variation zone G3, and the display position is set at the center of the display surface 41a. As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the time domain G2 rather than the symbol variation region G3 in the shortening effect. In the symbol variation region G3, the symbol to be displayed in a variable manner may be semi-transparently processed.

When the shortening effect is started, as shown in FIG. 28B, a moving image is displayed so that the time is counted up in the time area G2, and further, the symbol variation display is displayed in the symbol variation region G3. Will be done. Then, in the game times that result in the deviation, as shown in FIG. 28 (c-1), the combination of the same symbols is not stopped and displayed in the symbol variation region G3, and the shortening effect is further executed. If no hit result is obtained in the present situation, the time display in the time domain G2 becomes "10:00" corresponding to the passage of the production reference time, as shown in FIG. 28 (c-1). .. In this case, the shortening effect is completed, and from the next game round, as shown in FIG. 28 (d-1), the fluctuation display of the symbol as usual is performed.

On the other hand, in the situation where the shortening effect is being executed, when the game times of the 16R high accuracy jackpot result triggered by the hold information of the second special figure occur, as shown in FIG. 28 (c-2). In the time domain G2, the progress of time in the count-up display is stopped, and in the symbol variation region G3, the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (d-2), an image clearly indicating that the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result has occurred is displayed.

In the symbol variation area G3, the variation display of symbols in all the symbol display areas is stopped at the same time regardless of whether or not the combination of the same symbols is finally stopped and displayed. Therefore, even if the left and right symbol types are the same in the final stop display symbol combination, or even if the same symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed, the reach symbol combination is formed. Under such circumstances, the reach variation in which the symbol is variablely displayed in the symbol display area of 1 does not occur.

<A state when a game round is executed triggered by the hold information of the second special figure during the shortened mode>
Next, a state in which the game round triggered by the hold information of the second special figure is executed during the shortened mode will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 29.

FIG. 29 (a) shows the execution period of the shortening effect in the symbol display device 41, and FIG. 29 (b) shows the execution period of the game times of the deviation variation in the second special figure display unit 37b. 2 shows the execution period of the game round of the 16R high accuracy jackpot result on the second special figure display unit 37b, FIG. 29 (d) shows the execution period of the opening / closing execution mode of 16R, and FIG. 29 (e) shows the execution period of the second special figure. The execution period of the game times of the 8R high-accuracy jackpot result on the display unit 37b is shown, and FIG. 29 (f) shows the execution period of the opening / closing execution mode of 8R.

First, a case will be described in which only the game times of the deviation variation are executed.

At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), the shortening effect is started in the symbol display device 41, and as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the deviation fluctuation is caused by the second special symbol display unit 37b. The game round is started. In this case, the game is completed in 1 sec. Then, at each timing such as the timing of t2 and the timing of t3, the second special figure display unit 37b performs a game round of deviation variation in which the display duration is 1 sec, and the tenth game round ends at the timing of t4. Will be done. At the timing of t4, the shortening mode is terminated in the main MPU 62, and as shown in FIG. 29 (a), the shortening effect in the symbol display device 41 is also terminated. After that, from the timing of t5, the production for normal game rounds is started.

Next, a case where a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result occurs in a situation where the shortening effect is being executed will be described.

At the timing of t6, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), the shortening effect is started in the symbol display device 41, and as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the deviation fluctuation is caused by the second special symbol display unit 37b. The game round is started. In this case, the game is completed in 1 sec. Then, at the timing of t7, the timing of t8, and the timing of t9, the second special figure display unit 37b performs the game rotation of the deviation variation in which the display duration is 1 sec.

After that, at the timing of t10 during the shortening effect, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), the game round of the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is started in the second special figure display unit 37b. The game round is also completed in 1 sec, as in the case of the out-of-game fluctuation. Then, at the timing of t11, which is the timing at which the game round is completed, the opening / closing execution mode of 16R is started as shown in FIG. 29 (d), and the shortening effect is being performed as shown in FIG. 29 (a). Is terminated.

Next, a case where an 8R high-accuracy jackpot result occurs in a situation where the shortening effect is being executed will be described.

At the timing of t12, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), the shortening effect is started in the symbol display device 41, and as shown in FIG. The game round is started. In this case, the game is completed in 1 sec.

After that, at the timing of t13 during the shortening effect, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), the game round of the 8R high-accuracy jackpot result is started in the second special figure display unit 37b. The display duration is longer than 10 sec, unlike the case of the out-of-game fluctuation and the case of the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), the shortening effect is terminated at the timing of t14, which is the timing during the game round, and the symbol display device 41 is subsequently used for the normal game round. The production is executed. For example, a reach effect is performed. Then, at the timing of t15, the game round is ended as shown in FIG. 29 (e), and the opening / closing execution mode of 8R is started as shown in FIG. 29 (f).

<A state when a game round is executed triggered by the hold information of the first special figure during the shortened mode>
Next, a state in which the game round triggered by the hold information of the first special figure is executed during the shortened mode will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

FIG. 30 (a) shows the setting period of the shortening mode in the main MPU 62, FIG. 30 (b) shows the execution period of the shortening effect in the symbol display device 41, and FIG. 30 (c) shows the first special figure display unit. The execution period of the game times in 37a is shown, FIG. 30 (d) shows the execution period of the game times in the second special figure display unit 37b, and FIG. 30 (e) shows the time display counted up in the shortening effect. Indicates the update cycle.

First, a case where the game times that are triggered by the hold information of the first special figure do not occur will be described.

At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 30A, the main MPU 62 is set to the shortened mode. Then, at that timing, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the game rotation of the deviation variation is started in the second special figure display unit 37b, so that in the symbol display device 41 as shown in FIG. 30 (b). The production is started during shortening. In this case, since the short-time and medium-time effect is started at the timing when the shortening mode is set in the main MPU 62, the update cycle is set to 4 msec, which is a normal cycle, as shown in FIG. 30 (e). That is, at the timing when the game times of 1 sec are executed 10 times, the time display of the count-up on the symbol display device 41 is displayed as "10:00" corresponding to 10 sec. Then, at the timing of t2, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the tenth game round of the deviation fluctuation in the second special figure display unit 37b is completed, and as shown in FIG. 30 (a), the main The shortening mode in the side MPU 62 is terminated, and as shown in FIG. 30B, the shortening effect in the symbol display device 41 is terminated.

Next, a case where a game round occurs triggered by the hold information of the first special figure will be described.

At the timing of t3, as shown in FIG. 30A, the main MPU 62 is set to the shortened mode. Then, at that timing, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), the game rotation of the out-of-reach variation without reach is started in the first special figure display unit 37a, so that the symbol is displayed as shown in FIG. 30 (b). The effect during shortening is not started in the device 41.

After that, at the timing of t4, which is the timing after the game round of the deviation change in the first special figure display unit 37a is completed, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the deviation change is caused in the second special figure display unit 37b. At the same time as the game round is started, as shown in FIG. 30B, the shortening effect is started in the symbol display device 41. In this case, since the shortening effect is started after the shortening mode is set and the game times are executed once, the count-up display becomes "10:00" in the remaining 9 game times. As shown in 30 (e), a cycle shorter than the normal cycle is set as the update cycle.

After that, as shown in FIG. 30C, at the timing of t5, which is the timing after the game round of the deviation variation is executed three times in the second special figure display unit 37b, the reach in the first special figure display unit 37a The game round of the deviation fluctuation of none is started again. In this case, the count-up display is "10:00", which is the total time of 3 seconds, which is the display duration of the game times, and 5 seconds, which is the game times of the deviation fluctuation in the second special figure display unit 37b of the remaining 5 times. As shown in FIG. 30 (e), a cycle longer than the normal cycle is set as the update cycle.

After that, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the game times of the deviation fluctuation in the second special figure display unit 37b are executed five times with the update cycle as it is, and at the timing of t7, FIG. 30 (a). As shown in FIG. 30B, the shortening mode in the main MPU 62 is terminated, and as shown in FIG. 30B, the shortening effect in the symbol display device 41 is terminated.

<About promotion effect in open / close execution mode>
Next, the promotion effect in the open / close execution mode will be described in detail.

The promotion effect in the open / close execution mode is a stop result that does not clearly indicate which of the high-probability mode and the low-probability mode is set after the open / close execution mode in the symbol display device 41 when the game round ends. , If the actual lottery result is a high-probability jackpot result when the combination of the same even-numbered symbols, which is the stop result that does not specify the number of times the round game is executed in the open / close execution mode, is stopped and displayed, it is clearly indicated. Yes, and if the actual lottery result is a 16R high-probability jackpot result, that is clearly indicated.

<Opening compatible processing in the sound light side MPU 82>
First, the opening correspondence process executed by the sound light side MPU 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 31. The opening correspondence process is executed in step S1112 of the main command correspondence process (FIG. 19).

In step S1801, by referring to the opening command received this time, it is determined whether or not the number of round games in the opening / closing execution mode this time is 8 times or more. Further, in the following step S1802, it is determined whether or not the stop result of the symbol display device 41 is the same even-numbered symbol combination in the immediately preceding game round.

If a negative determination is made in both steps S1801 and S1802, the opening command for normal production is read out in step S1803, and this opening correspondence process is terminated. As a result, in step S1113 of the main command correspondence process (FIG. 19), the opening command for normal production is transmitted to the display side MPU 92. In this case, in the open / close execution mode, the symbol display device 41 performs a normal effect instead of the promotion effect.

On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in either step S1801 or step S1802, the type of the jackpot result of this time is grasped by referring to the opening command received this time in step S1804. In the following step S1805, the lottery process of the pseudo-variation pattern is executed.

Here, the pseudo-variation means that in the open / close execution mode, the symbol display device 41 starts the symbol variation display without triggering the hold information of the special symbol hold area 122, and displays a predetermined stop result. It is an effect that ends the variable display. When the promotion effect is executed, the pseudo-variation is executed multiple times during the open / close execution mode, and if the actual lottery result is a high-probability jackpot result, the same symbol combination is used as the first specific pseudo-stop result in the pseudo-variation times. Is stopped and displayed, and when the actual lottery result is a 16R high-probability jackpot result, the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed as the second specific pseudo-stop result in the subsequent pseudo-variable times.

It should be noted that, in addition to or instead of the configuration in which the notification that the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is obtained is performed by executing the pseudo-variation times in which the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed twice, the same by a specific symbol is used. The configuration may be such that the pseudo-variable times in which the combination of the symbols shown in the above is stopped and displayed is executed once.

In the lottery process of step S1805, if the result is a high-accuracy jackpot other than the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result, the number of executions when the pseudo-variation is executed a plurality of times, and the execution of the pseudo-variation times in which the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed. The order and the content of each pseudo-variation will be determined by lottery. In this lottery, a counter that is periodically updated in the sound light side RAM 84 and a lottery table that is stored in advance in the sound light side ROM 83 are used.

After that, in step S1806, the opening command for promotion effect corresponding to the result of the lottery process in step S1805 is read, and the present opening corresponding process is completed. As a result, in step S1113 of the main command correspondence process (FIG. 19), the opening command for promotion effect is transmitted to the display side MPU 92. In this case, in the open / close execution mode, the symbol display device 41 performs a promotion effect corresponding to the result of the lottery process of the pseudo-variation pattern.

<Bonus processing in the sound light side MPU 82>
Next, the bonus processing executed by the sound light side MPU 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32. The bonus process is executed in step S1129 of the main command corresponding process (FIG. 19).

In step S1901, it is determined whether or not the promotion effect is being executed. If a negative determination is made in step S1901, the processing for this bonus is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S1901, the process proceeds to step S1902.

In step S1902, it is determined whether or not it is the explanation period of the promotion effect. Here, in the open / close execution mode in which the promotion effect is executed, the opening effect of the open / close execution mode is first executed, and then the explanation period is executed, and then the pseudo variation is performed. Then, after the pseudo-variation is performed, the normal effect of the opening / closing execution mode is performed, and finally the ending effect is executed. In the promotion effect, the pseudo-variation ends by the time the shortest time required from the start of the open / close execution mode to the end of the eighth round game elapses. In the configuration in which the promotion effect is executed as described above, during the explanation period, the pseudo fluctuation will be started in the future, and if the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed in the pseudo fluctuation, the occurrence of the high probability mode will be confirmed. In the pseudo-variation, if the same combination of symbols is stopped and displayed again, it is confirmed that the round game will be performed 16 times, which is the period explained by the characters displayed on the symbol display device 41.

If a negative determination is made in step S1902, the bonus processing is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S1902, the process proceeds to step S1903. In step S1903, it is determined whether or not the effect operation unit 58 has been operated during the explanation period. During the explanation period, the production content of the promotion effect will be explained as described above, but it can be canceled by operating the effect operation unit 58. Then, when the explanation period is canceled, a pseudo change is performed using the remaining period of the explanation period. That is, when the explanation period is canceled, the number of executions of the pseudo-variation is added or the duration of the predetermined execution time of the pseudo-variation is extended.

If a negative determination is made in step S1903, the bonus processing is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S1903, the process proceeds to step S1904. In step S1904, the remaining period of the explanation period is grasped. Further, in step S1905, the execution pattern of the pseudo-variation currently set is grasped. That is, the number of pseudo-variations executed in this promotion effect, the duration of each pseudo-variation, and the execution content of each pseudo-variation are grasped.

After that, in step S1906, the pseudo-variation correction pattern selection process is executed. In the selection process, the lottery process of the pseudo-variation correction pattern is executed according to the remaining period grasped in step S1904 and the current pseudo-variation execution pattern grasped in step S1905, and the pseudo-variation is completed in the remaining period. In addition to determining the number of fluctuation executions, the duration of each pseudo-variation and the execution content of each pseudo-variation are determined. After that, in step S1907, after transmitting a correction command including the content of the pseudo-variation correction pattern selected in step S1906 to the display side MPU 92, the processing for this bonus is terminated.

<Setting processing of bonus table in display side MPU 92>
Next, the setting process of the bonus table executed by the display side MPU 92 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 33. The setting process of the bonus table is executed in the command correspondence process of step S1203 in the V interrupt process (FIG. 20).

First, in step S2001, it is determined whether or not an opening command for normal production has been received from the sound light side MPU 82. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2001, the data table for normal production is read from the display side ROM 93 and written to the display side RAM 94 in step S2002, and then the setting process of the bonus table is terminated. As a result, the symbol display device 41 executes the normal effect of the open / close execution mode.

If a negative determination is made in step S2001, it is determined in step S2003 whether or not an opening command for promotion effect has been received from the sound / light side MPU 82. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2003, the data table for promotion effect is read from the display side ROM 93 and written to the display side RAM 94 in step S2004, and then the setting process of the bonus table is terminated.

The data structure of the data table for promotion effect will be described with reference to FIG. 34. The data table for the promotion effect is an example of a data table for the promotion effect that can be selected when a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is obtained.

Pointer information for the number of frames corresponding to the target open / close execution mode is set in the data table for promotion effect, and the task content information and the presence / absence of command output are set according to each pointer information. Information and information of additional data are set. Although the contents of each of these information are different for each data to be specifically set, their functions are basically the same as in the case of the pattern data table (see FIG. 21). In addition, data for abnormality notification and the like are set as additional data.

As the content of the task, first, data for executing the effect for the opening is set, and the effect is executed for 4 sec, which is the same as the opening time. Next, data for executing the effect of the explanation period is set, and the effect is executed for 20 seconds. Next, data for executing the first pseudo-variation effect is set, and the effect is executed for 5 seconds. Next, data for executing the second pseudo-variation effect is set, and the effect is executed for 5 seconds. In these 1st pseudo-variation and 2nd pseudo-variation, the reach effect is not executed, and the combination of the same symbols is not stopped and displayed.

Next, data for executing the third pseudo-variation effect is set, and the effect is executed for 20 seconds. In the third pseudo-variation, the reach effect is executed, and the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed. As a result, the player is notified that the jackpot result this time was a high-probability jackpot result.

Next, data for executing the fourth pseudo-variation effect is set, and the effect is executed for 10 seconds. In the fourth pseudo-variation, the reach effect is executed, and the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed. As a result, the player is notified that the number of times the round game is executed in the opening / closing execution mode this time is 16 times.

Next, the data for the start of the normal effect is set, and although not shown, the data during the normal effect, the data for the end of the normal effect, and the data for the ending effect are set. The data during the normal production is set so that the data group to be referred to is changed by receiving the open command or the close command from the sound / light side MPU 82, and further, the data for the end of the normal production and the ending effect. The data for is set to be a reference target when an ending command is received from the sound / light side MPU 82.

Here, in the open / close execution mode, which is the high-frequency winning mode, although the opening duration of each round game is set to 29 sec, the maximum number of winnings to the special electric winning device 32, which is the end condition of the round game, is 10. Is set to, and the firing cycle of the game ball is 0.6 sec. Therefore, the shortest duration of each round game is 6 sec. Further, the interval time between each round game is set to 2 sec. Then, for example, the duration of the third pseudo-variation (20 sec) and the duration of the fourth pseudo-variation (10 sec) exceed the shortest duration of the round game. That is, one pseudo-variation can be executed beyond one round game.

The assumed shortest duration until the end of the 8th round game after the lapse of the opening time is the total shortest of 8 times of the shortest duration (6 sec) of each round game and 7 times of the interval time (2 sec). The time is 62 sec. In this case, the total time of the explanation period and the pseudo-variation is set to be equal to or less than the above-mentioned total shortest time. As already explained, the promotion effect occurs in the open / close execution mode in which the round game is performed 8 times or more, and not only whether or not the result is a high-probability jackpot, but also whether or not the round game is executed 16 times. Be notified. In the configuration, the total time of the explanation period and the pseudo-variation is set to be equal to or less than the above-mentioned total shortest time as described above, so that one pseudo-variation is executed across a plurality of round games. In a possible configuration, it is possible to end the pseudo-variation by the end of the eighth round game.

Returning to the explanation of the bonus table setting process (FIG. 33), when a negative determination is made in step S2003, it is determined in step S2005 whether or not a correction command has been received from the sound light side MPU 82. If a negative judgment is made in step S2005, the setting process of this bonus table is terminated as it is, and if a positive judgment is made in step S2005, a promotion effect corresponding to the correction command received this time is produced in step S2006. After changing the data table for promotion effect by reading the data table for promotion from the display side ROM 93 and writing it to the display side RAM 94, the setting process of the bonus table is completed.

In the data table for promotion effect changed according to the correction command, multiple pseudo fluctuations are executed from the timing when the cancellation operation of the explanation period is accepted to the end timing of the last pseudo fluctuation. NS. In this case, for promotion effect corresponding to the number of times the pseudo-variation is executed, the duration of each pseudo-variation, and the content of each pseudo-variation according to the processing result of the pseudo-variation correction pattern selection process (step S1906) in the sound light side MPU 82. Data table is set.

For example, the number of executions of the pseudo-variation can be changed so that the number of executions of the pseudo-variation is larger than the initial number of executions. Further, for example, even in a situation where the combination of the same symbols is not stopped and displayed but the pseudo-variable times in which the reach effect occurs are not included, the pseudo-variable times may be included. Specifically, by adding the period canceled in the explanation period to the execution period of the initial first pseudo-variation, the reach of the same symbol combination is not stopped and displayed in the first pseudo-variation. Pseudo-variations that generate effects can occur. Further, for example, in the open / close execution mode corresponding to any of the high-accuracy jackpot results, the pseudo-variation times in which the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed will occur at least once. The execution order can be changed. Further, for example, in the open / close execution mode corresponding to the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result, the execution order of the first pseudo-variable times in which the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed, and the second time in which the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed. At least one of the execution order of the pseudo-variable times can be changed.

As described above, by making it possible to cancel the explanation period, it is possible to prevent the explanation period from being forcibly provided to the player who is already familiar with the contents of the promotion effect. Become. Further, by utilizing the remaining time of the canceled explanation period and extending the period during which the pseudo-variation is executed, it is possible to increase the chance that the pseudo-variation is executed.

<Display contents of promotion production>
Next, the display contents of the promotion effect in the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 (a) to 35 (d).

As shown in FIG. 35 (a), during the explanation period of the promotion effect, the pseudo-variation is started in the future on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41, and the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed in the pseudo-variation. If this is done, the occurrence of the high-probability mode is confirmed, and if the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed again in the pseudo-variation, it is confirmed that the round game is performed 16 times. Further, on the display surface 41a, the content of the current round game number (specifically, the content of "1R") is displayed, but the image does not overlap with the image for explanation. Is displayed in. During the explanation period, the speaker unit 54 may also output audio for explaining the above contents.

After that, when the explanation period ends or the explanation period is canceled, pseudo-variation is started as shown in FIG. 35 (b). The variable display direction and the variable display mode of the symbol in the pseudo-variation are different from the variable display direction and the variable display mode of the symbol in the effect for the game round, and specifically, the symbol is laterally displayed in the effect for the game round. Was scrolled, but in the pseudo-variation, the symbols are switched and displayed in the vertical direction. By making the variation display direction and the variation display mode of the symbol different in this way, it is possible for the player to clearly distinguish between the pseudo variation and the effect for the game rotation, and the player recognizes that the effect is different. Can be given to. However, the type of the symbol that is variablely displayed in the pseudo-variation is the same as the type of the symbol that is variablely displayed on each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 in the effect for the game round. Further, the variable display image of this symbol is displayed so as not to overlap with the image for displaying the number of executions of the round game.

It should be noted that only one of the variation display direction and the variation display mode of the symbol in the pseudo variation may be different from the effect for the game round, or both may be the same as the effect for the game round. Further, in addition to or in place of the variation display direction and the variation display mode of the symbol, the type of the symbol to be variablely displayed may be different between the pseudo variation and the effect for the game round.

In the pseudo-variation times in which the same symbol combination is not stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the same symbol combination is not stopped and displayed at the end. On the other hand, in the pseudo-variation times in which the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed at the end. If the pseudo-variable times is the first pseudo-variable times in which the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed, the high-probability mode is generated at or after the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed. Is displayed to the effect that is confirmed. If the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed for the second time, the occurrence of 16 round games is confirmed at or after the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed. A message to that effect is displayed.

<Promotion production progresses>
Next, the state in which the promotion effect progresses will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. In FIG. 36, a case where a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result occurs will be described as an example.

FIG. 36 (A) shows a case where the explanation period is not canceled, and FIG. 36 (B) shows a case where the explanation period is cancelled. Further, FIG. 36 (a) shows the execution period of the opening / closing execution mode of 16R, and FIGS. 36 (b) and 36 (e) show the execution period of the explanatory period, and FIGS. 36 (c) and 36 (f) show. Indicates the execution period of the pseudo-variation, and FIGS. 36 (d) and 36 (g) show the execution period of the normal effect.

First, a case where the explanation period is not canceled will be described with reference to FIG. 36 (A).

As shown in FIG. 36A, the opening / closing execution mode of 16R is started at the timing of t1, which is the timing after the combination of the same even-numbered symbols is stopped and displayed in the effect for the game round, so that the symbols are displayed. The opening effect is started on the display device 41. As shown in FIG. 36B, the explanation period is started at the timing of t2 when the opening effect is finished, and if the explanation period is not canceled, the explanation period continues until the timing of t3.

At the timing of t3 when the explanation period ends, the first pseudo-variation is started as shown in FIG. 36 (c). Further, a new pseudo-variation is started at each of the timing of t4, the timing of t5, and the timing of t6, which are the timings after the immediately preceding pseudo-variation is completed. That is, in the opening / closing execution mode this time, the pseudo fluctuation is executed four times. Since the opening / closing execution mode this time is triggered by the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result, the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed in any of the first to third pseudo-variable times, and the second to fourth times. In the pseudo-variation times after the pseudo-variation times in which the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed again. As a result, it is notified that the jackpot result that triggered the transition of the opening / closing execution mode this time was a high-probability jackpot result, and that it was a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result.

After that, when the last pseudo-variation times ends at the timing of t7, the normal effect is started as shown in FIG. 36 (d). Then, the normal effect ends at the timing of t8, and the opening / closing execution mode of this time ends at the timing of t9 after the ending effect ends, as shown in FIG. 36A.

Next, a case where the explanation period is canceled will be described with reference to FIG. 36 (B).

Similar to the case of FIG. 36 (A), as shown in FIG. 36 (a), at the timing of t1, which is the timing after the combination of the same even-numbered symbols is stopped and displayed in the effect for game rounds, 16R When the open / close execution mode is started, the opening effect is started on the symbol display device 41. As shown in FIG. 36 (e), the explanation period starts at the timing of t2 when the opening effect ends.

The explanation period is canceled by operating the effect operation unit 58 at the timing of t11, which is the timing in the middle of the explanation period. In this case, in the canceled period, the pseudo-variable times in which the combination of the same symbols is not stopped and displayed are added twice. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 36 (f), the pseudo-variable times are started at the timing of t11, and a new pseudo-variable times are started at the timing of t12, which is the timing after the pseudo-variable times are completed. Will be done. After the timing of t3, it is the same as the case of FIG. 36 (A).

It should be noted that the combination of the same symbols may be stopped and displayed in the pseudo-variation times added by the amount when the explanation period is canceled.

According to the first embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In the shortened mode, when the display corresponding to the hit result is made in the effect of the symbol display device 41 for the game round, the occurrence of the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is confirmed. As a result, the player is more likely to expect that the display corresponding to the hit result will be made when the shortened mode is set. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

In this case, in the shortened mode, it is easy to select a shorter display duration of the effect for the game round triggered by the hold information of the second special figure than in the case of not the shortened mode. As a result, in the shortened mode, it is possible to increase the number of times the effect for the game round is digested per unit time, it is possible to give a sense of speed regarding the progress of the game, and whether or not the display corresponding to the hit result is made. It is possible to repeatedly generate opportunities to pay attention to crabs in a short time. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

In the shortened mode, in the game times of the deviation result triggered by the hold information of the second special figure, a shorter display duration is selected than in the case of the game times of the deviation result in the case of not the shortened mode. As a result, it is possible to end the game revolving effect corresponding to the disengagement result, which tends to reduce the interest of the player when the disengagement result occurs frequently. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of speed regarding the progress of the game in the shortened mode, and it is possible to repeatedly generate an opportunity to pay attention to whether or not the display corresponding to the hit result is made in a short time. Further, in the shortened mode, it is possible to suppress the feeling of extension during the game, and from this point as well, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the shortened mode.

In the game round of the deviation result triggered by the hold information of the second special figure in the shortened mode, the reach change in which the picture is changed and displayed in the final stop picture line is not executed in the situation where the combination of the reach symbols is formed. .. As a result, it is possible to increase the number of times the game is executed per unit time in the shortened mode, it is possible to give a sense of speed regarding the progress of the game in the shortened mode, and whether or not the display corresponding to the hit result is made. It is possible to repeatedly generate opportunities to pay attention to crabs in a short time.

In the reduced mode, in the game times of the 16R high accuracy jackpot result triggered by the hold information of the second special figure, a shorter display duration is selected than in the case of the game times in which the other jackpot results are obtained in the shortened mode. As a result, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness when a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is obtained, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the shortened mode, in the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result game times triggered by the hold information of the second special figure, the display selected in the case of the game times of the off result triggered by the hold information of the second special figure in the shortened mode. Display duration less than or equal to duration is selected. In general, in the game times that result in a big hit, a display duration longer than that in the game times that result in a loss is selected, whereas in the game times that result in a 16R high accuracy jackpot, the display continues in the case of a loss result as described above. By selecting a display duration of less than an hour, it is possible to give the player a surprise when a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is obtained, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, according to this configuration, in the game times with a short display duration, there is a choice between the off result and the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result, and the player's attention to the production for the game times in the shortened mode is preferable. It becomes possible to increase to.

In the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result game round triggered by the hold information of the second special figure in the shortened mode, the reach variation is displayed in the final stop symbol sequence under the situation where the combination of the reach symbols is formed. Is not executed. As a result, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness when a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is obtained, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, when the hold information of the second special figure is used as an opportunity in the shortened mode, the reach fluctuation does not occur in the game times of the off result and the game times of the 16R high accuracy jackpot result. As a result, in the game times where the reach fluctuation does not occur, the result of the loss and the result of the 16R high accuracy jackpot can be selected, and it is possible to preferably increase the player's attention to the production for the game times in the shortened mode. Become.

Even in the shortened mode, when the hold information of the first special figure is used as an opportunity, the display duration as described above is not selected, and the reach variation may occur. As a result, it is possible to make the production content for the game round different between the case where the hold information of the first special figure is used and the case where the hold information of the second special figure is used as a trigger. It is possible to diversify the content of the production.

The shortened mode occurs when the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, but as a trigger for starting the game round, the pending information of the second special figure corresponding to the second operating port 34 in which a prize is relatively likely to occur. Is prioritized over the pending information of the first special figure, which is relatively unlikely to win a prize. As a result, even in a situation where the game ball is launched with the aim of winning the second operating port 34 in the shortened mode, even if the winning of the first operating port 33 can occur, the second special figure The game times triggered by the hold information of the above will be executed with priority, and it will be easy to select a short display duration in the shortened mode.

In the shortened mode, the game round of the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result triggered by the hold information of the second special figure ends in the situation where the effect is being shortened, whereas the hold information of the second special figure is displayed. The game times of other jackpot results triggered by the shortening will end after the production is completed. As a result, the player can grasp whether or not the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is obtained depending on whether or not the game times corresponding to the jackpot result are generated in the shortened mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the effect for the game round in the shortened mode.

In the shortened mode, the symbol display device 41 performs the effect during shortening, so that the player can clearly recognize that the mode is shortened. In addition, it is possible to give the player the impression that there is a time limit in the shortened mode, and it is possible to increase the player's attention to the shortened mode.

In the shortening effect, the time is displayed as if the count is up toward the effect reference time set when the shortening effect is started. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the end timing of the shortened mode is approaching, and it is possible to gradually increase the player's attention to the shortened mode.

The production reference time selected in the shortened production corresponds to a time that is more than multiple times the display duration selected in the game times of the deviation result triggered by the hold information of the second special figure in the shortened mode. .. As a result, it is possible to perform a plurality of game times in the shortening production. Further, the above-mentioned effect reference time is the display duration selected in the game times of the deviation result triggered by the hold information of the second special figure in the shortened mode, and the hold information that can be stored in the second special figure hold area 126. It corresponds to the time more than the product of the upper limit number of. As a result, it is possible to make the player recognize that the shortening effect will continue even if the maximum number of reserved information stored in the second special figure holding area 126 is played, and the shortening is in progress. It is possible to maintain a suitable degree of attention to the production.

In the configuration in which the shortened mode is terminated when a predetermined number of game times are executed, the effect reference period is the game times of the deviation result or the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result triggered by the hold information of the second special figure in the shortened mode. It corresponds to the product time of the display duration (hereinafter referred to as the game times within the target, and the other game times are also referred to as the non-target game times) and the number corresponding to the predetermined number of times. As a result, when the game times in the target are repeated in the shortened mode, it is possible to associate the display of the passage of time in the shortening effect with the number of game times that can be executed in the shortened mode. Therefore, the player predicts the end timing of the shortening mode while confirming the shortening effect, and it is possible to improve the player's attention to the shortening effect.

The update timing of the time display in the shortening effect is adjusted in relation to the number of times the game is executed in the shortening mode. As a result, it becomes easy to associate the end timing of the shortening mode with the mode of the time display of the effect during shortening.

When the non-target game times are executed when the shortening mode is set, the start timing of the shortening effect is delayed until after the non-target game times are completed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the adjustment of the update timing of the time display in the shortening effect from being executed more than necessary. Therefore, it is possible to associate the end timing of the shortening mode with the mode of displaying the time of the shortening effect while making it difficult for the player who sees the effect during shortening to feel uncomfortable.

When the start timing of the shortening effect is delayed as described above, the update timing of the time display of the shortening effect is earlier than when the delay is not performed. As a result, even if the delay occurs, it becomes easy to associate the end timing of the shortening mode with the mode of displaying the time of the shortening effect.

If a non-target game time occurs while the shortening effect is being executed, the update timing of the time display of the shortening effect is delayed as compared with the case where the non-target game time is not performed. This makes it easier to associate the end timing of the shortening mode with the mode of displaying the time of the shortening effect even if an untargeted game time occurs while the shortening effect is being executed.

When the content of the time display of the shortening effect is the end content, the shortening effect is ended even if the shortening mode is not ended. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution period of the shortening effect from being unnecessarily extended for the purpose of associating the end timing of the shortening mode with the mode of displaying the time of the shortening effect.

If the game times that result in a hit other than the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result are executed at the timing when the shortening mode is set, the shortening effect is not started. By preventing the production during shortening from starting in such a situation, it becomes difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

In the configuration where the pseudo-variation is performed after the explanation period in the special game state, by enabling the cancellation operation of the explanation period, the production of the explanation period can be confirmed or the explanation period can be canceled according to the player's preference. It becomes possible to do. In particular, since the explanation period is a period in which the content of the game during the period in which the pseudo-variation is performed is explained, the content of the pseudo-variation can be easily understood by a beginner player, while the game is played many times. The player who is playing can understand the content of the pseudo-variation without confirming the production of the explanation period. In this case, by enabling the cancellation operation of the explanation period, it is possible to execute the effect in a manner preferable to various players.

In the above configuration, when the cancellation operation of the explanation period is performed, the execution mode of the pseudo variation executed thereafter is changed. As a result, the execution mode of the pseudo-variation is changed in conjunction with the cancellation operation of the explanation period, and the execution mode of the pseudo-variation can be diversified. Therefore, it is possible to preferably improve the interest of the game.

When the cancellation operation of the explanation period is performed, the execution period of the pseudo-variation (the period during which the pseudo-variation is executed multiple times) is extended, so that the player who is paying attention to the pseudo-variation can cancel the operation. By doing so, it becomes possible to confirm the pseudo-variation over a longer period of time.

When the cancellation operation of the explanation period is performed, the execution mode of the pseudo variation is changed according to the timing at which the cancellation operation is performed. This makes it possible to diversify the execution mode of the pseudo-variation.

Even when the cancellation operation of the explanation period is performed to change the execution mode of the pseudo-variation, the explanation period and the period set as the period in which the pseudo-variation is executed are not changed. This makes it possible to diversify the modes of pseudo-variation without changing the overall flow of the game.

When the cancellation operation of the explanation period is performed, the number of executions of the pseudo-variation can be changed, and the effect content of each pseudo-variation can also be changed. As a result, it is possible to diversify the change mode when changing the execution mode of the pseudo-variation.

When the high probability mode is set after the open / close execution mode, the same combination of symbols is displayed in the pseudo fluctuation. As a result, it is notified whether or not the high probability mode is set through the pseudo fluctuation, so that the player pays attention to the pseudo fluctuation. In this case, if the cancellation operation of the explanation period is performed as described above, the execution period of the pseudo-variation is extended, so that the period during which the pseudo-variation that attracts the attention of the player is executed can be lengthened. It becomes.

In the open / close execution mode in which the round game is performed 16 times, the execution period of the pseudo-variation is completed by the end of the eighth round game, and the combination of the same symbols is displayed twice in the pseudo-variation. As a result, the player is informed of whether or not the 16R opening / closing execution mode is set through the pseudo-variation, so that the player pays attention to the pseudo-variation. In this case, if the cancellation operation of the explanation period is performed as described above, the execution period of the pseudo-variation is extended, so that the period during which the pseudo-variation is executed is secured for a long time within a limited time range. It becomes possible.

<Second embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the execution content of the shortening effect is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from that of the first embodiment will be described with respect to the processing configuration for executing the shortening effect. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a confirmation process for hold notification executed by the main MPU 62. The confirmation process for the hold notification is executed every time the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 11) is activated during the period during which the ending effect of the open / close execution mode is being executed.

First, in step S2101, it is determined whether or not there is hold information stored in the second special figure hold area 126 that is not yet the execution target of the confirmation process for the present hold notification. .. If a negative determination is made in step S2101, the main confirmation process is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S2101, the process proceeds to step S2102.

In step S2102, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the hit determination flag provided in the main RAM 64. The hit-determined flag is a flag for the main MPU 62 to specify that a hit result or a small hit result other than the 16R high-accuracy big hit result is stored in the second special figure holding area 126. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2102, the main confirmation process is terminated as it is, and if a negative determination is made in step S2102, the process proceeds to step S2103.

In step S2103, among the hold information stored in the second special figure hold area 126 and not yet the execution target of the confirmation process for the present hold notification, the digestion order is set as the execution trigger of the game times. The hold information on the front side is read, and in the subsequent step S2104, among the read hold information, the numerical information acquired from the hit random number counter C1 is grasped. Then, in step S2105, the hit / fail table for the low probability mode is read from the main ROM 63, and the hit / miss table is collated with the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1 grasped in step S2104. In step S2106, it is determined whether or not the collation result corresponds to the hit result.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2106, it is determined in step S2107 whether or not the current hold information corresponds to the small hit result. If a negative determination is made in step S2107, the numerical information acquired from the jackpot type counter C2 among the pending information read in step S2103 is grasped in step S2108. Then, in step S2109, the distribution table for the second special figure is read from the main ROM 63, and the distribution table is collated with the numerical information of the jackpot type counter C2 grasped in step S2108. In step S2110, it is determined whether or not the collation result corresponds to the 16R high accuracy jackpot result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2110, a hold internal hit command is transmitted to the sound / light side MPU 82 in step S2111.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2107 or a negative determination is made in step S2110, "1" is set in the hit determination flag of the main RAM 64 in step S2112. When the process of step S2111 or step S2112 is executed, or when a negative determination is made in step S2106, "1" is set in the determined flag for the pending information to be determined this time in step S2113. Later, this confirmation process is terminated. The determined flag is a flag for the main MPU 62 to specify whether or not the hold information stored in the second special figure hold area 126 is the execution target of the confirmation process for the hold notification. be.

As described above, when the hold information corresponding to the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is stored in the second special figure hold area 126, the hold internal hit command is transmitted from the main MPU 62 to the sound light side MPU 82. As a result, in the sound / light side MPU 82, at the end of the open / close execution mode, the execution content of the shortening effect is shortened depending on whether or not the hold information corresponding to the 16R high accuracy jackpot result is stored in the second special figure hold area 126. Can be changed.

Further, in step S2105, the winning / failing table for the low probability mode is referred to regardless of whether or not the winning / failing lottery mode after the opening / closing execution mode this time is the high probability mode. Here, all the numerical information corresponding to the jackpot result defined in the hit / fail table for the low probability mode is included in the numerical information corresponding to the jackpot result defined in the hit / miss table for the high probability mode. Therefore, the hold information that becomes a jackpot result when the hit / fail table for the low probability mode is referred to becomes a jackpot result even when the hit / miss table for the high probability mode is referred to.

In addition, the shortening effect is executed in the high-probability mode and the high-frequency support mode. In some cases where the hold information corresponding to the jackpot result is stored, the hold inside hit command will be sent. As a result, even if the lottery process is not executed, it is possible to diversify the execution mode of the shortening effect when the hold information corresponding to the 16R high accuracy jackpot result is stored in the second special figure hold area 126. It becomes.

Further, in the second special figure holding area 126, when the holding information whose digestion order is the first side includes a big hit result or a small hit result other than the 16R high accuracy big hit result, the holding information of the subsequent digestion order is included. Even if it corresponds to the 16R high accuracy jackpot result, the hold internal hit command is not transmitted to the sound light side MPU82. As a result, when setting the effect content of the shortening effect due to the reception of the hold internal hit command, the effect content can be set to the exclusive content when the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result occurs next. ..

Next, the shortened mode start process executed by the sound light side MPU 82 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 38. The shortened mode start process is executed in step S1108 of the main command corresponding process (FIG. 19).

In step S2201, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the shortening effect flag of the sound light side RAM 84, and in step S2202, "1" is set in the shortening waiting flag of the sound light side RAM 84. Judge whether or not. If an affirmative determination is made in either step S2201 or step S2202, the shortening mode start process ends after executing other processes in step S2203. In the other processing, the processing of steps S151 to S1520 of the shortened mode start processing (FIG. 25) in the first embodiment is executed.

If a negative determination is made in both steps S2201 and S2202, it is determined in step S2204 whether or not a shortening start command has been received from the main MPU 62. If a negative determination is made in step S2204, the shortening mode start process is terminated as it is, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S2204, the process proceeds to step S2205.

In step S2205, "10" is set in the shortening digestion counter of the sound light side RAM 84. In the following step S2206, it is determined whether or not the current game round is triggered by the hold information of the first special figure by referring to the content of the variable command received this time. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2206, the shortening waiting flag of the sound / light side RAM 84 is set to "1" in step S2207, and then the shortening mode start process is terminated.

If a negative determination is made in step S2206, it is determined in step S2208 whether or not the game times this time are game times that result in a hit result other than the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2208, the process for starting the shortened mode is terminated as it is. If a negative determination is made in step S2208, "1" is set in the shortening effect flag in step S2209. In the following step S2210, it is determined whether or not the hold internal hit command has been received from the main MPU 62.

If a negative determination is made in step S2210, the timer lottery process is executed in step S2211. The timer lottery process is a process for determining by lottery the effect reference time to be displayed first in the countdown display on the symbol display device 41 during the shortening effect. In the present embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the time display countdown display is executed instead of the time display countup display in the shortening effect. As a result, the player can grasp what the production reference time in the shortening production is at the start of the shortening production, and how much the countdown display progresses before the shortening production ends. It is possible to grasp.

"10:00", "15:00", and "20:00" are set as the effect reference times that can be selected in the timer lottery process, and in step S2211, any one of these effect reference times is set. Is selected. In the following step S2212, the effect reference time corresponding to the lottery result in step S2211 is set in the timer counter of the sound / light side RAM 84, and in the following step S2213, the update cycle setting process is executed. In the update cycle setting process, by referring to the current value of the timer counter, a cycle of subtracting 1 from the value of the timer counter is set so that the value of the timer counter becomes "0" in 10 sec. Then, in step S2214, after the first shortening start command is transmitted to the display side MPU 92, the shortening mode start processing is terminated.

The first shortening start command includes data indicating that the command itself is the first shortening start command, data indicating the effect reference time set in the timer counter in step S2212, and setting in step S2213. Data indicating the update cycle is included. As a result, the symbol display device 41 performs a countdown effect from the time display corresponding to the value set in step S2212, and also performs a countdown display of the time display at the update cycle set in step S2213. ..

On the other hand, when an affirmative judgment is made in step S2210, in step S2215, in the hold information stored in the second special figure hold area 126, the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is obtained before another hit result occurs. The production reference time for the hold inside hit is selected so as to be able to notify the player of the fact. Specifically, the number of reserved information currently stored in the second special figure holding area 126, the game times and the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result, which are the result of the deviation when the holding information of the second special figure is used as a trigger. Select the production reference time corresponding to the product of 1 sec, which is the display duration of the game times. For example, when the upper limit number of hold information is stored in the second special figure hold area 126, "4:00" is selected. Then, the value corresponding to the selected effect reference time is set in the timer counter of the sound / light side RAM 84. In the following step S2216, the update cycle setting process is executed. In the update cycle setting process, the timer counter value is decremented by 1 so that the value of the timer counter becomes "0" at the number of hold information stored in the second special figure hold area 126 x 1 sec. To set. After that, in step S2217, after transmitting the second shortening start command to the display side MPU 92, the shortening mode start processing is terminated.

The second shortening start command includes data indicating that it is the second shortening start command, data indicating the effect reference time set in the timer counter in step S2215, and set in step S2216. Data indicating the update cycle is included. As a result, the symbol display device 41 performs a countdown effect from the time display corresponding to the value set in step S2215, and also performs a countdown display of the time display at the update cycle set in step S2216. ..

According to the second embodiment described in detail above, it is determined whether or not the hold information corresponding to the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is stored in the second special figure hold area 126 during the ending period of the open / close execution mode. , If the hold information is stored, the corresponding production reference time is selected. As a result, it is possible to notify that the hold information corresponding to the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result has already been held and stored through the execution mode of the shortening effect. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the production during shortening, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, in the configuration for determining whether or not the hold information corresponding to the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is stored as described above, when the hold information corresponding to the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is stored, the hold information is stored. An effect indicating how many seconds later the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result will occur may be executed. In this case, the configuration may be such that the time when the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result occurs is directly indicated, or indirectly indicated through the execution of an effect indicating that the time when the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result occurs is approaching. It may be configured.

<Third embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the effect content executed by the symbol display device 41 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a processing configuration that enables the different production contents to be executed will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a process of determining an effect pattern executed by the sound light side MPU 82. The effect pattern determination process is executed in step S1105 of the main command correspondence process (FIG. 19).

First, in step S2301, by checking the flag provided in the sound / light side RAM 84, it is determined whether or not the symbol display device 41 is performing a mission effect. The mission effect is an effect that is executed over a plurality of game times, and the effect of the mission effect is effective when the player is notified of the effect content to be displayed on the symbol display device 41 and a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is obtained. It is an effect in which the effect content is made to appear during the period, and if the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result is not obtained, the effect content is not made to appear during the valid period of the mission effect.

If a negative determination is made in step S2301, the mission start lottery process is executed in step S2302. In the mission start lottery process, a lottery process for deciding whether or not to start the mission production is executed. The probability of winning in the mission start lottery process is 20% if it is not a game that results in a 16R high-accuracy jackpot, and 60% if it is a game that results in a 16R high-accuracy jackpot. The probability is arbitrary.

In the following step S2303, it is determined whether or not the result of the lottery process in step S2302 is the start winning of the mission effect. If a negative determination is made in step S2303, after selecting the effect pattern corresponding to the current display duration, the current game result, and the current stop symbol in step S2304, the determination process of the present effect pattern ends. do.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2303, the mission content lottery process is executed in step S2305. In the lottery process, in the mission production, a lottery process for determining the type of production content to be made to appear is executed. As the effect content to be made to appear, the content such as "generate a reach effect in the main game time" and the content such as "display a predetermined character in the main game time" are set. Then, in step S2306, information on the effect content corresponding to the result of the mission content lottery process in step S2305 is stored in the sound / light side RAM 84.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S2301 or when the process of step S2306 is executed, it is determined in step S2307 whether or not the current game round is a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result.

If a negative determination is made in step S2307, in step S2308, the effect content stored in the sound light side RAM 84 and presented to the player in the mission effect is read out, and in the following step S2309, the effect content is read out. After selecting the effect pattern that does not include, the determination process of the present effect pattern ends. When selecting this effect pattern, the effect pattern corresponding to the display duration of the current game time, the result of the current game, and the stop symbol of the current game time is selected.

On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2307, the effect content presented to the player in the mission effect stored in the sound light side RAM 84 is read out in step S2310, and the effect is produced in the following step S2311. After selecting the effect pattern including the content, the determination process of the present effect pattern ends. When selecting this effect pattern, the effect pattern corresponding to the display duration of the current game times, the current game result, and the current stop symbol is selected.

According to the third embodiment described in detail above, when the production content presented in the mission production occurs in the situation where the mission production is being executed, not only a big hit result but also 16R high accuracy is obtained. The occurrence of the jackpot result is confirmed. As a result, it becomes possible to raise the player's attention to the mission production, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, when the mission effect is executed, a short period may be selected as the display duration of the game times, or a short period may be easily selected. For example, when the shortening mode is set in the main MPU 62, the mission effect may be started.

Further, in a situation where the mission effect is being executed, if the effect content presented in the mission effect occurs, a jackpot result other than the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result may occur, but the predetermined jackpot result does not occur. It may be configured.

Further, in a situation where the mission effect is being executed, when the effect content presented in the mission effect occurs, a predetermined jackpot result other than the most advantageous jackpot result may be generated, which is the most advantageous. It may be configured so that no jackpot result occurs. For example, the configuration may be such that a jackpot result in which the low probability mode is set after the open / close execution mode is generated.

<Other embodiments>
It should be noted that the description is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and improvements can be made within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. For example, it may be changed as follows. Incidentally, the following configuration of another embodiment may be applied individually or in combination to the configuration of the above embodiment.

(1) The shortening mode does not end when a predetermined number of game times are executed, but ends when an end target event such as a small hit result or a predetermined reach effect occurs. It may be. Further, for example, it may be terminated when a predetermined time actually elapses. In this case, since the display duration of the game times is shortened in the shortened mode, it is possible to increase the execution frequency of the game times in the shortened mode.

(2) Instead of the shortened mode, a longer mode may be set in which the display duration of the game times is longer than in other cases. In this case, in the long-time mode, the reach effect is more likely to occur than in other cases, or the reach effect for a longer duration than in other cases is likely to occur, so that the game can be played. You can increase the attention to the production.

(3) The jackpot result that can occur in the situation where the effect is being shortened is not limited to the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result, and a predetermined jackpot result other than the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result can occur. Often, in a configuration in which three or more types of jackpot results are set, a configuration in which two or more types of jackpot results can occur as a part of these jackpot results may be used. In this case, the jackpot results of these two or more types are all set to the jackpot results that are in the high probability mode, so that the occurrence of the high probability mode is confirmed when the jackpot result is obtained in the situation where the shortening effect is being executed. Will be done. In addition, these two or more types of jackpot results include both a jackpot result that is a high-probability mode and a jackpot result that is a low-probability mode. It may be the resulting configuration.

(4) Of the various jackpot results, the jackpot result that becomes the low probability mode after the open / close execution mode occurs in the situation where the effect is being shortened, while the jackpot result that becomes the high probability mode after the open / close execution mode does not occur. May be. In this case, the game is played while expecting that a big hit result will not be obtained in the situation where the shortening effect is being executed.

(5) In the shortened mode, even when the hold information of the first special figure is used as an opportunity, the reach effect may not be generated in the game times that result in the deviation. In this case, even if the game times of the deviation result triggered by the hold information of the first special figure occur in the situation where the shortening effect is being executed, it is not necessary to significantly change the update timing of the time display, so that the shortening is performed. It is possible to preferably perform the medium effect.

(6) When a game round triggered by the hold information of the first special figure occurs in the shortened mode, the update of the time display in the shortening effect is interrupted, and the game triggered by the hold information of the second special figure. It may be configured to restart the update of the time display when the times are started. As a result, even if a game round occurs triggered by the hold information of the first special figure in the situation where the shortening effect is being executed, it is not necessary to adjust the update timing of the time display, so that the processing configuration can be simplified. It is planned.

(7) In the shortened mode, even if the game times are triggered by the hold information of the first special figure, the game times are triggered by the hold information of the second special figure when selecting the display duration of the game times. It may be configured to refer to the same table. As a result, even if a game round occurs triggered by the hold information of the first special figure in the situation where the shortening effect is being executed, it is not necessary to adjust the update timing of the time display, so that the processing configuration can be simplified. It is planned.

(8) In the shortening effect in the first embodiment, the time display may be performed by the countdown instead of the configuration in which the time display is performed by the countdown as in the second embodiment. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the end timing of the shortening effect.

(9) When a game round occurs in the shortened mode triggered by the hold information of the first special figure, the effect reference time of the shortened effect is replaced with the configuration of changing the update timing of the time display of the shortened effect. May be configured to change. For example, if a game round occurs triggered by the hold information of the first special figure while the shortening production is being executed, the production reference time is changed to a longer time corresponding to the display duration. If a game round occurs triggered by the hold information of the first special figure after the shortening mode is set and before the shortening production is started, the display duration is corresponded to the game round. A configuration is conceivable in which the production reference time is changed to a shorter time. As a result, the update timing of the time display can be made to correspond to the actual elapsed time, and the time display can be visually recognized by the player without discomfort.

(10) In the shortening effect, instead of the configuration in which the display is performed so that the time elapses, the configuration in which the remaining number of continuations of the shortening mode is displayed may be performed. That is, in the shortening effect, the end trigger of the shortening mode is displayed as it is. In this case, even if a game round occurs triggered by the hold information of the first special figure during the shortening mode, it is not necessary to adjust the update timing of the display content of the shortening effect, so that the processing configuration can be simplified. Be done.

(11) In the shortened mode, the display duration of the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result game time triggered by the hold information of the second special figure is shorter than that of the game time of the off result triggered by the hold information of the second special figure. May be configured such that is easily selected or a short display duration is easily selected. In this case, it is possible to further enhance the unexpectedness when the 16R high accuracy jackpot result is obtained.

(12) A configuration in which the shortening mode is set when a small hit result is obtained, instead of the configuration which is set in the shortening mode when the open / close execution mode which is the high probability mode and becomes the high frequency support mode ends. May be. In this case, it is possible to increase the chance of being set to the shortened mode as compared with each of the above embodiments. Further, for example, when a predetermined reach fluctuation occurs in the game round as a result of the deviation, the shortening mode may be set after the end of the game round.

(13) The number of executions of the pseudo-variation may be changed according to the time required for digesting the round game. For example, if it takes more than the reference time to digest a predetermined round game that occurs during the period in which the pseudo-variation can be executed, the number of executions of the pseudo-variation may be increased according to the time. .. In this case, in the case of the open / close execution mode triggered by the high-accuracy jackpot result, if the initially set pseudo-variation does not include the pseudo-variation in which the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed, that is the case. The combination of the same symbols may be stopped and displayed at the execution times of the pseudo-variation to be increased. As a result, it is possible to increase the chance of executing the pseudo-variation in which the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed.

(14) When the cancellation operation of the explanation period is performed, the execution times of the pseudo-variation according to the period from the timing of the cancellation operation to the initial end timing of the explanation period are simply added. May be. As a result, it is not necessary to change the execution mode of the pseudo-variation that has already been determined, so that the processing configuration can be simplified.

In the configuration, the combination of the same symbols may not be stopped and displayed in the added pseudo-variation. According to the configuration, it is only necessary to add the pseudo-variation of the deviation result, so that it has already been set. The processing for adding the pseudo-variation may be performed without grasping the execution content of the pseudo-variation, and the processing configuration can be simplified.

On the other hand, even in the case of a high-probability jackpot result, the pseudo-variation execution times initially set do not include the pseudo-variation in which the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed, or the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result. Even in this case, if the initially set pseudo-variation execution times include only one pseudo-variation in which the same symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the same in the above-added pseudo-variations. The combination of the symbols may be stopped and displayed.

(15) In the open / close execution mode of the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result, instead of the configuration in which the 16R open / close execution mode is notified by executing the pseudo-variation in which the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed twice. Therefore, the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result or another high-accuracy jackpot result may be notified depending on the type of the same symbol that is stopped and displayed in the pseudo-variation. For example, in the case of a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result, the same odd-numbered symbol combination may be stopped and displayed, and in the case of another high-accuracy jackpot result, the same even-numbered symbol combination may be stopped and displayed.

(16) The configuration is such that the high probability mode and the 16R open / close execution mode are notified by executing the pseudo-variation in which the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed twice. The configuration may be such that the opening / closing execution mode of 16R is notified by the effect content of one pseudo-variation.

(17) The pseudo-variation may be executed not in the open / close execution mode but during the game rotation. For example, a configuration in which a pseudo-variation occurs in a predetermined reach effect may be used, and even in this case, a configuration in which a cancellation operation of the explanation period is possible and the execution mode of the pseudo-variation is changed according to the cancellation operation. Is preferable.

(18) In place of or in addition to the shortened mode, the reach variation may not occur in the game times that result in the deviation during the period in which the game times are executed over the reference number of times set as a plurality of times. In this case, in the relevant period, the occurrence of the jackpot result will be confirmed when the reach effect occurs. Further, in the relevant period, the reach fluctuation may not occur in the game times in which a jackpot result that is more advantageous than other jackpot results such as a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result occurs.

(19) The configuration may be such that it can occur not only in the situation where the shortening effect is in the shortening mode but also in the situation where the shortening mode is not. For example, in one game, the symbol display device 41 starts the symbol variation display in a predetermined mode and stops the symbol variation display a plurality of times, and the final variation time corresponds to the result of the hit / fail determination process. When the stop result is displayed, the shortening effect may be performed.

(20) When the hit / fail judgment is made for the reserved information of the second special figure, the small hit result may not be generated. In this case, it is possible to increase the chances that a situation in which the result of the loss or the result of the 16R high-accuracy jackpot is selected in the shortening production is generated. Further, even if the winning / failing determination is made for the reserved information of the first special figure, the small hit result may not be generated.

(21) Instead of the configuration in which the shortening start command is transmitted from the main MPU 62 to the sound light side MPU 82 at the start of the shortening mode, the shortening start command may not be transmitted. Even in this case, since the game state after the open / close execution mode can be specified by the sound / light side MPU 82 by the type command, the opening command, the ending command, etc., whether or not the shortened mode is set by using the specific result. It is possible to independently start the shortening effect by determining whether or not.

(22) In the situation where the shortening effect is being performed, when the hold information of the second special figure triggers a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result, in the symbol variation region G3 of the symbol display device 41, first two symbol rows are displayed. The variation display of the symbols in the above may be stopped with the same symbol displayed, and then the variation display of the symbols in the remaining symbol rows may be stopped with the same symbol displayed.

(23) A combination of reach symbols is formed in the symbol variation region G3 of the symbol display device 41 when the hold information of the second special figure triggers the disengagement result in the situation where the shortening effect is being performed. In this situation, the reach variation in which the symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the symbol display area of 1 may occur. However, in order to make the time display in the shortened production correspond to the display duration of the game times as a result of the deviation, the display duration of the game times in which the reach variation is executed is set in the shortened production. The time is preferably shorter than the reference time, and more preferably the same time (1 sec) as the display duration selected when the hold information in the second special figure triggers a 16R high-accuracy jackpot result. ..

(24) Instead of the configuration in which the production reference time in the shortening production is measured by the sub-side MPU 82, the configuration may be such that the display-side MPU 92 performs the measurement. Further, the configuration may be performed by each of the sub-side MPU 82 and the display-side MPU 92.

(25) When the update timing of the time display is changed in the shortening effect, the time display corresponding to the update timing is performed by changing the data table on the display side MPU 92. , A series of moving image data for time display is set, and the update speed of the series of moving image data may be changed according to the update timing. Further, a plurality of types of a series of moving image data for displaying the time may be prepared according to the update timing, and the moving image data to be used may be changed according to the change of the update timing.

(26) Regarding the display effect on the symbol display device 41 in the shortening effect, the time display after the decimal point is displayed so that the numbers are switched at high speed, and each number is not recognizable or difficult for the player to recognize. As for the time display of the integer part, the numbers may be switched according to the update timing so that the player can recognize each number. In this case, even if the update timing is changed, the data setting for image display (contents of the data table or the contents of the video) is not changed for the time display after the decimal point, and the time display of the integer part is performed. Only the data setting for image display (contents of the data table or the contents of the moving image) may be changed according to the update timing. In this configuration, when the content of the time display is changed according to the update timing, it is possible to reduce the amount of data to be switched.

(27) When the limited number of game times set as a plurality of game times triggered by the hold information of Special Figure 1 occurs, the shortening effect may be canceled, and the game times triggered by the hold information of Special Figure 1 may be stopped. The effect may be canceled during shortening when the number of times is consecutive for a limited number of times. In this case, it is possible to execute the shortening effect while not giving the player a sense of discomfort.

(28) When a game round corresponding to a hit result other than the 16R high-accuracy jackpot result or a game round in which a missed reach fluctuation occurs occurs in the middle of the shortening production, the symbol fluctuation region is set in the region set as the time region G2. When G3 is set, the time area G2 is set in the area set as the symbol variation area G3, and the symbol variation is displayed in the same manner as in the situation where the shortening effect is not executed in the symbol variation area G3. It may be configured as such. In this case, in the time domain G2, the time display at the update timing already set is continued, and when it is the timing to end the time display, the timing during which the symbol is variablely displayed in the symbol variation area G3. Alternatively, an image indicating that the time display has ended may be additionally displayed at a timing during the execution of the reach effect.

(29) In each of the above embodiments, in the situation where the game round triggered by the hold information of the first special figure is executed, the game round triggered by the hold information of the second special figure is not started, and similarly. In the situation where the game round triggered by the hold information of the second special figure is executed, the game round triggered by the hold information of the first special figure is not started, but instead of this, the first special figure At least a part of the game times triggered by the hold information of the second special figure and the game times triggered by the hold information of the second special figure may be executed in duplicate.

(30) The opening / closing number of the special electric winning device 32 and the setting pattern of the opening mode in the opening / closing execution mode of each pattern are not limited to those in each of the above embodiments, and the actions individually described in each of the above embodiments. It is optional as long as it can produce at least one of the effects.

Further, the upper limit number of each round game is not limited to that in each of the above embodiments, and is arbitrary as long as at least one of the effects described individually in each of the above embodiments can be achieved. Is. Further, the upper limit number may be different depending on the type of the round number specified mode, or the upper limit number may be different between the round games of the same round number specified mode.

Further, the opening mode according to the short-time mode is not limited to that in each of the above embodiments, and is a time equal to or longer than the firing cycle of the game ball, which is the firing cycle of the game ball × n (n = 1, 2, Any of 3) The configuration may be set to the following time. Further, by making the opening duration longer than the firing cycle of the game ball, a prize may be substantially generated in the special electric winning device 32, but the opening duration is the firing cycle of the game ball and the upper limit number during the round game. It may be a mode shorter than the product of and the mode may be the same. Even in this case, in a situation where the special electric winning device 32 is open in a short time mode, the possibility that the maximum number of round games will be won for the special electric winning device 32 is reduced.

(31) In a round game in which only the special electric winning device 32 is opened in a short-time mode, the upper limit is replaced with a configuration in which the upper limit of the number of game balls set for the round game is substantially not won. The configuration may be such that a number of game balls can be won. For example, the opening duration of the special electric winning device 32 is set to be longer than the firing cycle of the game ball (for example, in the range of 0.6 sec to 64 sec), and the opening and closing of the special electric winning device 32 according to the opening duration and the opening mode. The product of the number of times is the same as or substantially the same as the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and the maximum number of round games, or 1 times or more and less than 2 times or 1 time or more and less than 3 times the product. The configuration is the value of. In this case, depending on the flow mode of the game balls in the game area, a prize may not be generated for the maximum number of game balls, or a prize may be generated.

(32) As the short-time mode, a plurality of types of short-time modes may be set so that the exact opening duration is different, but the apparent operation mode of the special electric winning device 32 is the same. For example, the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the unspecified jackpot result and the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to the small hit result have the same apparent operation mode of the special electric winning device 32, but are selected for each opening / closing of the special electric winning device 32. The type of short-time mode may be different.

(33) During the period during which the open / close execution mode is being executed, the high probability flag may be set to "0" regardless of the content of the high probability flag before the transition to the open / close execution mode. In this case, the winning / failing lottery mode is set to the low probability mode during the opening / closing execution mode. Further, the timing for clearing the high probability flag "0" may be the timing at which the special figure display units 37a and 37b start the stop display in a mode corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode, and the open / close execution is executed. It may be the start timing of the mode, the timing in the middle of the opening time of the opening / closing execution mode, or the ending timing of the opening effect of the opening / closing execution mode. However, in this configuration, when the game state transition process is executed at the end of the open / close execution mode, the winning / failing lottery mode before the transition to the open / close execution mode cannot be determined from the contents of the high probability flag. Therefore, at the time of transition to the open / close execution mode, it is preferable to execute data storage processing that enables the winning / failing lottery mode before the transition to the opening / closing execution mode to be specified.

(34) During the period during which the open / close execution mode is being executed, the high frequency support flag may be set to "0" regardless of the content of the high frequency support flag before the shift to the open / close execution mode. Even in this case, the support mode is set to the low frequency support mode during the open / close execution mode. Further, the timing for clearing the high-frequency support flag "0" may be the timing at which the special figure display units 37a and 37b start the stop display in a mode corresponding to the transition to the open / close execution mode. It may be the start timing of the execution mode, the timing in the middle of the opening time of the opening / closing execution mode, or the end timing of the opening effect of the opening / closing execution mode. However, in this configuration, when the game state transition process is executed at the end of the open / close execution mode, the support mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode cannot be determined from the contents of the high frequency support flag. Therefore, when shifting to the open / close execution mode, it is preferable to execute data storage processing that enables the support mode before the shift to the open / close execution mode to be specified.

(35) The special electric winning device 32 is completely closed while the special electric winning device 32 is closed, but a part of the special electric winning device 32 may not be closed. In this case, a game ball may be configured to win a prize in the special electric winning device 32 even when the special electric winning device 32 is closed through a part of the area, and the part of the area is closed because the area is narrower than the game ball. The special electric winning device 32 may not be able to win a prize in the game ball.

(36) Instead of the configuration in which the game ball cannot be awarded to the second operating port 34 while the universal accessory 34a is closed, the second operating port 34 is accessed even when the universal accessory 34a is closed. The game ball may be configured so that a prize can be generated. However, the ease of winning the prize needs to be lower than that during the opening of the general electric accessory 34a.

(37) As the winning / failing lottery mode, there is not only a high-probability mode and a low-probability mode, but also a medium-probability mode in which the probability of winning a big hit is lower than that of the high-probability mode and the probability of winning a big hit is higher than that of the low-probability mode. It may be configured to have. The medium probability mode includes, for example, a jackpot winning probability in the high probability mode (for example, 1 / n n is an integer of 1 or more) and a winning probability in the low probability mode (for example, 1 / mm is 1 or more). It may be an intermediate probability with an integer m> n) (for example, 1 / (n + (mn) / 2)), a probability higher than the intermediate probability, or a probability lower than the intermediate probability. May be good.

(38) As the support mode, not only the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode, but also the second operating port 34 has a lower frequency of winning than the high-frequency support mode, and the second operating port 34 has a lower frequency than the low-frequency support mode. A medium-frequency support mode with a high winning frequency may exist.

(39) The operating means capable of notifying that the mode is in the high probability mode is not limited to the symbol display device 41 in which the variable display of the symbol is performed in each game round, and is dedicated to the notification. It may be a display device of the above, a movable decorative member, or a light emitting unit such as an LED.

(40) As the opening mode of the special electric winning device 32, a medium-time mode in which the opening duration is shorter than the long-time mode and longer than the short-time mode may exist.

(41) A plurality of operating ports may not be arranged side by side on the upper and lower sides, but the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 may be arranged side by side on the left and right, and both operating ports are obliquely arranged. It may be arranged side by side in. Furthermore, both operating ports 33 and 34 are arranged apart from each other so that only the winning of the first operating port 33 or the winning of the second operating port 34 can be aimed at depending on the operation mode of the launch operating device 28. It may be configured.

(42) The hold information acquired due to the winning of the first operating port 33 and the holding information acquired due to the winning of the second operating port 34 may be distinguished and not stored. .. Further, the configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the reserved information on the second operating port 34 side is preferentially digested, and conversely, the reserved information on the first operating port 33 side is preferentially digested. It may be applied, or a configuration that is digested in the order of acquisition may be applied regardless of whether it is the first actuating port 33 or the second actuating port 34.

(43) The hold information acquired due to the winning of the first operating port 33 is subject to the hit / fail judgment, and the holding information acquired due to the winning of the second operating port 34. May be configured in which the distribution mode of the jackpot result is the same as in the case where is the target of the hit / fail judgment.

(44) Display control based on the command transmitted from the main control device 60 instead of the configuration in which the display control device 90 is controlled by the voice emission control device 80 based on the command transmitted from the main control device 60. The device 90 may be configured to control the voice emission control device 80. Further, instead of the configuration in which the voice emission control device 80 and the display control device 90 are separately provided, a configuration in which both control devices are provided as one control device may be used, and the function of one of the two control devices may be provided. May be integrated in the main control device 60, and both functions of both control devices may be integrated in the main control device 60. Further, the configuration of the command transmitted from the main control device 60 to the voice emission control device 80 and the configuration of the command transmitted from the voice emission control device 80 to the display control device 90 are also arbitrary.

(45) The device for executing the effect for the game round is not limited to the symbol display device 41, and the effect for the game round is executed by the operation of the movable decorative member. However, the effect for game rounds may be executed by turning on a predetermined light emitting unit, or the effect for game rounds may be executed by a combination of all or a part of each of the above modes. good.

(46) The device on which the effect for the game round is executed and the device on which the effect for the open / close execution mode is executed may be different from each other.

(47) In the above embodiment, the special figure display units 37a and 37b are configured to display the stop result corresponding to each game result, but instead of this, the special figure display units 37a and 37b may not be provided. Often, a common stop result may be displayed on the special figure display units 37a and 37b regardless of the game result, and the stop result is randomly displayed on the special figure display units 37a and 37b. As a result, it may not be possible to identify which game result is from the display of the special figure display units 37a and 37b. Further, in each of the above embodiments, in the special figure display units 37a and 37b, the display of a predetermined pattern is repeated regardless of the result of the hit / miss determination and the distribution determination, so that the reach display and the reach effect are not executed, and the final result is achieved. Although the result of the hit / fail judgment and the distribution judgment is notified based on the stop result, the special figure display units 37a and 37b may also be configured to perform the reach display and the reach effect, and the game times in which the reach effect occurs. Then, the stop result different from the game times in which the reach effect does not occur may be displayed on the special figure display units 37a and 37b.

(48) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, for example, pachinko machines in which the electric accessory is opened a predetermined number of times when the game ball enters a specific area of the special device, or a game ball in a specific area of the special device. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine, which is a big hit when a right is entered, a pachinko machine equipped with other accessories, an arrange ball machine, a game machine such as a sparrow ball, and the like.

In addition, a non-ballistic gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction is provided, the reels are started to rotate by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. After the reels have stopped after a predetermined time has passed, if a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line that can be seen from the display window, a privilege such as a medal payout is given to the player. The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

In addition, the gaming machine body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, which starts the rotation of the reel.

<About the invention group extracted from each of the above embodiments>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in each of the above embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

<Characteristic A group>
Features A1. A privilege lottery execution means (a function of executing a winning / failing determination process and a distribution determination process in the main MPU 62) for executing a privilege lottery process for whether or not to grant a privilege to a player, and
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player according to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process (a function of executing a special figure determination process and a game state transition process in the main MPU 62).
The game rotation control means (sound light side MPU 82 and display side MPU 92) that controls the effect execution means (design display device 41) so as to have an aspect corresponding to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process after the game rotation effect is started. When,
In a gaming machine equipped with
When a specific type of privilege (16R high accuracy jackpot result) is given, a specific event occurs in the game rounding effect, and when the specific type of privilege is not given, the specific event occurs in the game rounding effect. An effect setting means (a function of executing the processing of step S1507 and step S1513 in the sound light side MPU 82) for performing a specific effect (effect during shortening) that does not occur, and
A period setting means (the process of acquiring the display duration in the main MPU 62) that makes the period selected as the continuation period of the game circulation effect or the period easily selected different between the case of the specific state and the case of not the specific state. Function to execute) and
With
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect can be performed at least in the specific state.

According to the feature A1, when a specific event occurs in the situation where the specific effect is executed, a specific kind of privilege is given, so that the player generates the specific event when the specific effect is executed. The game will be played with the expectation that it will or will not occur, and the interest of the game will be improved.

In addition, the selection mode of the duration of the game rounding effect is changed depending on whether the specific effect is executed or not. As a result, it is possible to give a difference in the number of times the game rotation effect is digested per unit time, such as increasing or decreasing the number of times the game rotation effect is digested per unit time in the situation where the specific effect is being executed. It will be possible. For example, by increasing the number of times the game replay effect is digested per unit time, it is possible to give a sense of speed to the progress of the game, and the opportunity to pay attention to whether or not a specific event occurs is repeatedly generated in a short time. It becomes possible to make it. Further, for example, by reducing the number of times the game rotation effect is digested per unit time, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to whether or not a specific event occurs in each game rotation effect.

From the above, it is possible to preferably improve the interest of the game.

Feature A2. The specific type of privilege is a privilege that is advantageous to the player.
The specific event corresponds to a mode in which the effect executing means corresponds to the result of the privilege lottery process being a privilege granting response result (a mode in which the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed) in the game rounding effect. The gaming machine according to feature A1, which is characterized in that it becomes.

According to the feature A2, when the specific effect is executed and the mode corresponds to the result of the privilege grant correspondence as the game circulation effect, the grant of the specific type of privilege is confirmed. As a result, when the specific effect is being executed, the player is expected to generate the game-use effect as a result of the privilege granting, and the attention to the game-use effect is increased accordingly. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

Feature A3. As the privilege, a predetermined type of privilege (8R high probability jackpot result, 8R low probability jackpot result) in which the specific type of privilege is more advantageous to the player is included.
The game time control means corresponds to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process performed in the game time production, when the specific type of privilege is given and when the predetermined type of privilege is given. The gaming machine according to feature A2, wherein the gaming machine is provided with a means (a function of executing the process of step S1104 in the sound light side MPU 82) that makes it impossible for the player to identify which of the two.

According to the feature A3, when the specific effect is not executed, it is unclear whether the specific type of privilege is given or the predetermined type of privilege is given just by checking the game circulation effect. As a result, the player expects that a specific type of privilege is granted when the mode corresponding to the privilege grant is provided in the game circulation effect. On the other hand, when the specific effect is executed, it is possible to clearly recognize that the specific type of privilege is given by the game rotation effect corresponding to the privilege grant. As a result, the content that can be grasped by the player differs depending on whether the specific effect is executed or not, because the game rotation effect corresponds to the privilege grant. It is possible to give an intonation to the expectation that the mode will correspond to the granting of benefits in the production. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

Feature A4. The feature of the period setting means is that in the case of the specific state, it is easier to select a short period or a short period as the duration of the game rounding effect, as compared with the case of not the specific state. The gaming machine according to any one of A1 to A3.

According to the feature A4, it is possible to increase the number of times the game rotation effect is digested per unit time when the specific effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to give a sense of speed to the progress of the game, and it is possible to repeatedly generate an opportunity to pay attention to whether or not a specific event occurs in a short time.

Feature A5. When the game rotation effect corresponding to the result of the privilege lottery processing being out of order is executed in the specific state, the period setting means determines the display duration of the game rotation effect. Disengagement selection means (processing of steps S1303 to S1305 in the main MPU 62) for selecting a duration shorter than the duration selected in the game rounding effect corresponding to the disengagement result when not in a specific state. The gaming machine according to any one of the features A1 to A4, which is characterized by having a function of executing the above.

According to the feature A5, it is possible to end the game revolving effect corresponding to the disengagement result, which tends to reduce the interest of the player, at an early stage. As a result, it is possible to give a sense of speed with respect to the progress of the game when the specific effect is being executed, and it is possible to repeatedly generate an opportunity to pay attention to whether or not a specific event occurs in a short time. Further, when the specific effect is executed, it is possible to suppress the feeling of extension of the game, and from this point as well, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when the specific effect is executed.

Feature A6. When the game rotation control means is in the specific state and the game rotation effect corresponding to the result of the privilege lottery processing being out of order is executed, a situation in which a combination of reach patterns is formed. The pattern is displayed in a variable manner in the final stop pattern string below. The reach variation is executed. It is provided with a selection means (a function of executing the processes of steps S1303 to S1305 in the main MPU 62) that does not select the effect content. Characteristic The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A5.

According to the feature A6, since the reach fluctuation does not occur in the game rounding effect that results in the deviation, it is possible to increase the number of times the game rounding effect is executed per unit time when the specific effect is executed. .. As a result, it is possible to give a sense of speed with respect to the progress of the game when the specific effect is being executed, and it is possible to repeatedly generate an opportunity to pay attention to whether or not a specific event occurs in a short time.

Feature A7. The period setting means is different in the case where the result of the privilege lottery process is the execution of the game circulation effect corresponding to the granting of the specific type of privilege in the specific state. A specific type selection means (a function of executing the processes of steps S1303 to S1305 in the main MPU 62) for selecting a duration shorter than the duration selected in the game rounding effect corresponding to the granting of the type of privilege. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, characterized in that it is provided.

According to the feature A7, when a specific kind of privilege is given in the case where the specific effect is executed, the short duration of the game replay effect is selected. As a result, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness when a specific type of privilege is given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Feature A8. The specific type selection means is in the specific state when the result of the privilege lottery process is the execution of the game circulation effect corresponding to the granting of the specific type of privilege. The description according to the feature A7, wherein a duration period equal to or less than the duration selected in the game revolving effect corresponding to the result of the privilege lottery processing being an out-of-order result can be selected or can be selected. Pachinko machine.

According to the feature A8, in the game rounding effect to which the privilege is generally given, a longer duration is selected than the game rounding effect as a result of the loss, whereas it is specified when the specific effect is executed. In the game replay effect in which the type of privilege is given, a duration period equal to or less than the duration selected in the game recurring effect as a result of the loss is selected. It will be possible to give it to people, and the interest of the game will be improved.

In particular, in the case of having the configuration limited by the above-mentioned feature A5, when a game rounding effect with a short duration occurs, the result of the disengagement and the specific type of privilege are selected, and the specific effect is obtained. Is executed, it is possible to preferably increase the player's attention to the game revolving effect.

Feature A9. When the game rotation control means is in the specific state and the result of the privilege lottery process is the execution of the game rotation effect corresponding to the granting of the specific type of privilege, a combination of reach patterns is formed. It is equipped with a selection means (a function of executing the processes of steps S1303 to S1305 in the main MPU 62) that does not select the effect content in which the reach variation is executed in which the pattern is displayed in a variable manner in the final stop pattern string in the present situation. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A8.

According to the feature A9, when the specific effect is executed, the specific type of privilege is given without the reach change, so that the player is given the unexpectedness when the specific type of privilege is given. It becomes possible.

In particular, when the configuration limited by the above feature A6 is provided, the reach variation does not occur in the game rotation effect as a result of the deviation and the game rotation effect corresponding to the granting of a specific type of privilege. As a result, in the game rounding effect in which the reach fluctuation does not occur, the result of the loss and the specific type of privilege are selected, and when the specific effect is executed, the player's attention to the game rounding effect is preferable. It becomes possible to increase to.

Feature A10. A first acquisition means for acquiring the first predetermined information when the first acquisition condition is satisfied (a function of executing the process of step S301 when the first operating port 33 in the main MPU 62 is awarded) and
A second acquisition means for acquiring the second predetermined information when the second acquisition condition is satisfied (a function of executing the process of step S301 when the second operating port 34 of the main MPU 62 wins a prize) and
With
As the privilege lottery process, the privilege lottery executing means determines that the privilege is granted to the first predetermined information acquired by the first acquisition means, and the second predetermined information acquired by the second acquisition means. It determines the granting of benefits to information.
When the period setting means is in the specific state, the grant determination is made for the first predetermined information as a continuation period of the game rotation effect corresponding to the grant determination for the second predetermined information. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A9, characterized in that a period shorter than the duration of the game circulation effect corresponding to the performance is selected or a shorter period can be easily selected. ..

According to the feature A10, it is possible to give a difference in the selection of the duration of the game circulation effect between the first predetermined information and the second predetermined information.

Feature A11. It is provided with a first ball entry section (first operating port 33) and a second ball entry section (second operating port 34) into which a game ball can enter.
The first acquisition means acquires the first predetermined information when a game ball enters the first ball entry portion.
The second acquisition means acquires the second predetermined information when the game ball enters the second entry portion.
It is provided with an acceptance control means (a function of executing a normal power control process in the main MPU 62) for setting the second ball entry portion to an open state or a closed state.
The acceptance control means has a relative chance of not being in the open state or being in the open state per unit time as a switching mode for switching the second ball entry portion between the open state and the closed state. It has at least a low-frequency switching mode (low-frequency support mode) and a high-frequency switching mode (high-frequency support mode) in which the chance of the open state per unit time is relatively high.
In the specific state, the switching mode is the high frequency switching mode.
Even in a situation where the first predetermined information acquired before the second predetermined information is reserved and stored, when the second predetermined information is acquired, the second predetermined information is first. The gaming machine according to feature A10, which comprises a priority means (a function of executing data setting processing in the main MPU 62) to be a target of the grant determination.

According to the feature A11, depending on the flow mode of the game ball, the game ball may enter the first ball entry portion instead of the second entry portion even in the specific state of the high frequency switching mode. Since the predetermined information is prioritized over the first predetermined information as a trigger for starting the game rotation effect, it becomes easier to execute the game rotation effect for a short duration when the specific effect is being executed.

In addition, with respect to the configuration of the feature A11, "the privilege lottery execution means is subject to the grant determination, rather than the case where the first predetermined information is the subject of the grant determination. In this case, the privilege that is advantageous to the player can be given or is easily given. " In this case, it is possible to enhance the merit that the second predetermined information is given priority as a start trigger.

Feature A12. The period setting means
When the result of the privilege lottery process corresponds to the granting of the specific type of privilege in the specific state, the specific effect ends as the continuation period of the game circulation effect corresponding to the privilege lottery process. A first setting means (a function of executing the processes of steps S1303 to S1305 in the main MPU 62), which can set a duration for ending the game circulation effect, and
When the result of the privilege lottery process corresponds to the granting of a predetermined type of privilege (8R high accuracy jackpot result, etc.) different from the specific type of privilege in the specific state, the privilege lottery process corresponding to the above A second setting means (a function of executing the processes of steps S1307 to S1309 in the main MPU 62) to set the duration of the game circulation effect to the continuation period during which the game circulation effect ends after the specific effect ends. When,
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A11.

According to the feature A12, when the specific effect is executed, whether the game is a specific type of privilege or a predetermined type of privilege is determined depending on whether or not the game circulation effect in a mode corresponding to the privilege grant is performed. It becomes possible for a person to grasp. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game revolving effect when the specific effect is executed.

Feature A13. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A12, wherein the specific type of privilege is the most advantageous privilege for the player.

According to the feature A13, the game is performed while expecting that a specific event occurs when the specific effect is executed.

Feature A14. The privilege lottery execution means has at least a high probability mode and a low probability mode as a lottery mode of the privilege lottery process so that the probability of a privilege grant result is relatively high or low.
The specific type of privilege is a privilege in which the lottery mode becomes a high-probability mode after the corresponding game rounding effect is completed.
Any one of features A1 to A13, wherein the privilege different from the specific type of privilege includes a privilege that the lottery mode becomes a high probability mode after the corresponding game rounding effect is completed. The gaming machine described in.

According to the feature A14, the player plays the game while expecting that a specific event occurs when the specific effect is executed. In addition, even if a specific event does not occur when the specific effect is executed, the opportunity to enter the high probability mode is guaranteed, so that the specific event does not occur when the specific effect is executed. Even so, it is possible to prevent the player's motivation to continue playing the game from diminishing.

Feature A15. A variable ball entry means (special electric winning device 32) provided so that a game ball flowing down the game area can be entered and can be switched between an open state and a closed state,
A variable ball entry control means (a function of executing the processes of steps S309 to S312 in the main MPU 62) that controls opening and closing of the variable ball entry means, and
With
The privilege granting means shifts the gaming state to a special gaming state (opening / closing execution mode) in which the opening / closing control is executed as the granting of the privilege when the grant correspondence is won in the privilege lottery process. ,
Any of the features A1 to A14, wherein the specific type of privilege is a privilege in which the expectation of the game ball to enter the variable ball-entry means during the special gaming state is higher than that of the other benefits. The gaming machine according to Apple A14.

According to the feature A15, since the player generally plays the game while expecting that a more advantageous special game state occurs, a specific event occurs when the specific effect is executed. You will play the game with expectation.

Feature A16. As the specific effect, the effect setting means executes a time lapse effect (shortening effect) in which a time is displayed so that the time elapses, and when the specific state ends, the time Features A1 to feature A1 to include a time effect control means (a function for executing a shortened mode start process and a shortened mode in-process in the sound / light side MPU 82, a display side MPU 92) for ending the progress effect. The gaming machine according to any one of A15.

According to the feature A16, the player can be made to clearly recognize that the specific state is achieved by performing the time lapse effect in the specific state. In addition, it is possible to give the player the impression that a time limit exists in the specific state, and it is possible to increase the player's attention to the specific state.

Feature A17. The time effect control means displays a time as if counting up toward a predetermined number set when the time elapsed effect is started, or a time display as if counting down from the predetermined number. The gaming machine according to feature A16, characterized in that it is to be performed.

According to the feature A17, it is possible to make the player recognize that the end timing of the specific state is approaching, and it is possible to gradually increase the player's attention to the specific state.

Feature A18. In the case where the period setting means is in the specific state, when the game rotation effect corresponding to the result of the privilege lottery processing being out of order is executed, the display duration of the game rotation effect is specified. Disengagement selection means for selecting a specific duration shorter than the duration selected in the game rounding effect corresponding to the disengagement result when not in the state (processes of steps S1303 to S1305 in the main MPU 62). Has the ability to execute)
The gaming machine according to feature A17, wherein the predetermined number corresponds to a period corresponding to a plurality of times or more of the specific duration.

According to the feature A18, it is possible to perform the game replay effect a plurality of times in the situation where the time lapse effect is being performed.

Feature A19. An acquisition means for acquiring predetermined information when the acquisition condition is satisfied (a function of executing the process of step S301 when a prize is won in the second operating port 34 in the main MPU 62).
Acquired information storage means (second special figure holding area 126) that stores predetermined information acquired by the acquisition means up to a specific number defined as a plurality of numbers, and
With
The gaming machine according to feature A17 or A18, wherein the predetermined number corresponds to a period corresponding to the specified number times or more of the specified duration.

According to the feature A19, it is possible to make the player recognize that the time-lapse effect is continued even if the game rotation effect for a specific number of predetermined information stored in the acquired information storage means is performed. It is possible to preferably maintain the degree of attention to the time-lapse effect.

Feature A20. A termination means (a function of executing a mode transition process in the main MPU 62) for terminating the specific state when the game rotation effect is executed a predetermined number of times in the specific state is provided.
As the game rotation effect generated in the specific state, there are a game rotation effect within the target whose duration is a predetermined period and a game rotation effect outside the target whose duration is not a predetermined period.
The gaming machine according to any one of features A17 to A19, wherein the predetermined number is a number corresponding to a time as a result of integrating the predetermined period with a number corresponding to the predetermined number of times.

According to the feature A20, when the game rotation effect in the target is repeated in the specific state, the display of the passage of time in the time elapsed effect can be associated with the number of game rotation effects that can be executed in the specific state. It will be possible. As a result, the player predicts the end timing of the specific state while checking the time-lapse effect, and it is possible to improve the player's attention to the time-lapse effect.

Feature A21. A termination means (a function of executing a mode transition process in the main MPU 62) for terminating the specific state when the game rotation effect is executed a predetermined number of times in the specific state is provided.
The time effect control means adjusts the update timing of the time display in the time lapse effect according to the execution status of the game rotation effect in the specific state (step S1508, step S1515 in the sound light side MPU 82). The gaming machine according to any one of features A16 to A20, which comprises a function of executing the process of step S1519).

According to the feature A21, since the update timing of the time display in the time lapse effect is adjusted according to the execution status of the game rotation effect in the specific state, the end timing of the specific state and the mode of the time display of the time lapse effect can be determined. It becomes easier to associate.

Feature A22. The time effect control means displays a time as if counting up toward a predetermined number set when the time elapsed effect is started, or a time display as if counting down from the predetermined number. To be done,
The update adjusting means is characterized in that it adjusts the update timing of the time display in relation to the information corresponding to the time display during the update and the number of times the game rotation effect is executed in the specific state. The gaming machine according to the feature A21.

According to the feature A22, since the update timing of the time display is adjusted in relation to the information corresponding to the time display in the middle of the update and the number of times the game rotation effect is executed in the specific state, the end timing of the specific state and the passage of time It becomes easy to associate with the mode of time display of the effect.

Feature A23. As the game rotation effect generated in the specific state, there are a game rotation effect within the target whose duration is a predetermined period and a game rotation effect outside the target whose duration is not a predetermined period.
The update adjusting means is described in the feature A21 or A22, which adjusts the update timing of the time display when the non-target game rotation effect occurs in the specific state. Gaming machine.

According to the feature A23, even if a non-target game rotation effect occurs in a specific state, the update timing of the time display is adjusted accordingly, so that not only the target game rotation effect but also the target in the specific state. In a configuration in which the game is diversified by allowing the outside game rotation effect to be executed, it becomes easy to associate the end timing of the specific state with the time display mode of the time lapse effect.

Feature A24. The termination means terminates the specific state when the total number of executions of the game rotation effect in the target and the execution number of the non-target game rotation effect reaches the predetermined number of times. The gaming machine according to feature A23, characterized in that it is present.

According to the feature A24, the configuration for grasping the end trigger of the specific state can be simplified. In this case, by providing the configuration of the above feature A23, when a non-target game rounding effect occurs in a specific state, the update timing of the time display is adjusted accordingly, so that the specific state It becomes easy to associate the end timing with the mode of the time display of the time lapse effect.

Feature A25. When the non-target game rotation effect is executed when the time effect control means is set to the specific state, the start timing of the time lapse effect until after the non-target game rotation effect is completed. The gaming machine according to feature A23 or A24, which comprises a delay means (a function of making a negative determination in step S1505 in the sound light side MPU 82).

According to the feature A25, it is prevented that the adjustment of the update timing of the time display in the time lapse effect is executed more than necessary. As a result, it is possible to associate the end timing of the specific state with the time display mode of the time lapse effect, while making it difficult for the player who sees the time lapse effect to feel uncomfortable.

Feature A26. When the start timing of the time lapse effect is delayed by the delay means, the update adjusting means advances the update timing of the display such that the time elapses as compared with the case where the delay is not performed. The gaming machine according to feature A25, which is characterized by being a thing.

According to the feature A26, even if the start timing of the time lapse effect is delayed, the update timing of the time display is set to be earlier, so that the end timing of the specific state and the mode of the time display of the time lapse effect can be determined. It becomes easier to associate.

Feature A27. The duration of the non-target game circulation effect is longer than the predetermined period.
The update adjusting means is characterized in that, in the case of the specific state, when the non-target game rotation effect occurs, the update timing of the display such that the time elapses is delayed. The gaming machine according to any one of the features A23 to A26.

According to the feature A27, even if a non-target game rounding effect occurs in the middle of the time-lapse effect, the update timing of the time display is set to be delayed, so that the end timing of the specific state and the time-lapse effect can be achieved. It becomes easy to associate with the mode of time display.

Feature A28. A first ball entry section (first operating port 33) and a second ball entry section (second operating port 34) into which a game ball can enter,
The acceptance control means (a function of executing the normal power control process in the main MPU 62) for setting the second ball entry portion to the open state or the closed state, and
The process of step S301 is executed when the first acquisition means (the first operating port 33 in the main MPU 62 wins a prize) for acquiring the first predetermined information when the game ball enters the first ball entry portion. Function to do) and
The process of step S301 is executed when the second acquisition means (the second operating port 34 in the main MPU 62 wins a prize) for acquiring the second predetermined information when the game ball enters the second ball entry portion. Function to do) and
With
As the privilege lottery process, the privilege lottery executing means determines that the privilege is granted to the first predetermined information acquired by the first acquisition means, and the second predetermined information acquired by the second acquisition means. It determines the granting of benefits to information.
Even in a situation where the first predetermined information acquired before the second predetermined information is reserved and stored, when the second predetermined information is acquired, the second predetermined information is first. It is provided with a priority means (a function of executing data setting processing in the main MPU 62) to be the target of the grant determination.
The acceptance control means has a relative chance of not being in the open state or being in the open state per unit time as a switching mode for switching the second ball entry portion between the open state and the closed state. It has at least a low frequency switching mode and a high frequency switching mode with a relatively high chance of being in the open state per unit time.
In the specific state, the switching mode is the high frequency switching mode.
The game rotation effect when the second predetermined information is the target of the grant determination can be the game rotation effect within the target, while the game when the first predetermined information is the target of the grant determination. The gaming machine according to any one of features A23 to A27, wherein the diversion effect is a game diversion effect that is not the target.

According to the feature A28, depending on the flow mode of the game ball, the game ball may enter the first ball entry part instead of the second ball entry part even in the specific state of the high frequency switching mode, but it is not applicable. Since the update timing of the time display is adjusted even if the game revolving effect of the above is executed, it becomes easy to associate the end timing of the specific state with the mode of the time display of the time lapse effect.

Feature A29. When the content of the time display is the end content, the time effect control means is a means for ending the time lapse effect even if the specific state is not completed (affirmative determination in step S1602 in the sound light side MPU 82). The gaming machine according to any one of features A16 to A28, which is characterized by having a function of performing.

According to the feature A29, it is prevented that the execution period of the time lapse effect is unnecessarily extended for the purpose of associating the end timing of the specific state with the mode of the time display of the time lapse effect.

Feature A30. An acquisition means for acquiring predetermined information when the acquisition condition is satisfied (a function of executing the process of step S301 when a prize is won in the second operating port 34 in the main MPU 62).
Acquired information storage means (second special figure holding area 126) for storing predetermined information acquired by the acquisition means, and
With
The privilege lottery execution means, as the privilege lottery process, determines the granting of the privilege with respect to the predetermined information acquired by the acquisition means.
A destination-identifying means that specifies the result corresponding to the grant determination of the specific predetermined information stored in the acquired information storage means at a timing before the specific predetermined information becomes the target of the grant determination ( A function for executing confirmation processing for hold notification of the main MPU 62 in the second embodiment) is provided.
When the specific predetermined information is specified by the prior identification means to correspond to the granting of the specific type of privilege, the time effect control means is different from the case where the specification is not performed. The gaming machine according to any one of features A16 to A29, which comprises means for selecting a display mode (a function of executing the process of step S2215 of the sound light side MPU 82 in the second embodiment). ..

According to the feature A30, when the predetermined information corresponding to the granting of a specific type of privilege is stored in the acquired information storage means, the time is displayed in the corresponding mode, and therefore, the time display is performed through the execution mode of the time display. It is possible to notify in advance that a specific type of privilege will be granted.

Feature A31. The time effect control means is a means (mainly) that does not start the time lapse effect when the game rounding effect corresponding to the granting of a privilege different from the specific type of privilege is started when the specific state is set. The gaming machine according to any one of features A16 to A30, which comprises a function of making an affirmative determination in step S1506 in the side MPU 62).

According to the feature A31, when the time-lapse effect is started when the game turn effect corresponding to the granting of the privilege different from the specific type of privilege is executed at the timing when the specific state is set, the player feels uncomfortable. However, in such a situation, the time-lapse effect is not started, which makes it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1. A privilege lottery execution means (a function of executing a winning / failing determination process and a distribution determination process in the main MPU 62) for executing a privilege lottery process for whether or not to grant a privilege to a player, and
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player according to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process (a function of executing a special figure determination process and a game state transition process in the main MPU 62).
The game rotation control means (sound light side MPU 82 and display side MPU 92) that controls the effect execution means (design display device 41) so as to have an aspect corresponding to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process after the game rotation effect is started. When,
In a gaming machine equipped with
When a specific type of privilege (16R high accuracy jackpot result) is given, a specific event occurs in the game rounding effect, and when the specific type of privilege is not given, the specific event occurs in the game rounding effect. An effect setting means (a function of executing the processing of step S1507 and step S1513 in the sound light side MPU 82) for performing a specific effect (effect during shortening) that does not occur, and
A period adjusting means for adjusting the effect continuation period of the specific effect (a function of executing the processes of step S1508, step S1515, and step S1519 in the sound light side MPU 82) and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature B1, when a specific event occurs in the situation where the specific effect is executed, a specific kind of privilege is given, so that the player generates the specific event when the specific effect is executed. The game will be played with the expectation that it will or will not occur, and the interest of the game will be improved.

Further, since the effect duration of the specific effect is adjusted, it is possible to diversify the end timing of the specific effect. As a result, it becomes possible to diversify the mode of the specific production, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Feature B2. The specific type of privilege is a privilege that is advantageous to the player.
The specific event corresponds to a mode in which the effect executing means corresponds to the result of the privilege lottery process being a privilege granting response result (a mode in which the combination of the same symbols is stopped and displayed) in the game rounding effect. The gaming machine according to feature B1, which is characterized in that it becomes.

According to the feature B2, when the specific effect is executed and the mode corresponds to the result of the privilege grant correspondence as the game circulation effect, the grant of the specific type of privilege is confirmed. As a result, when the specific effect is being executed, the player is expected to generate the game-use effect as a result of the privilege granting, and the attention to the game-use effect is increased accordingly. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

Feature B3. As the privilege, a predetermined type of privilege (8R high probability jackpot result, 8R low probability jackpot result) in which the specific type of privilege is more advantageous to the player is included.
The game time control means corresponds to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process performed in the game time production, when the specific type of privilege is given and when the predetermined type of privilege is given. The gaming machine according to feature B2, wherein the gaming machine is provided with a means (a function of executing the process of step S1104 in the sound light side MPU 82) that makes it impossible for the player to identify which of the two.

According to the feature B3, when the specific effect is not executed, it is unclear whether the specific type of privilege is given or the predetermined type of privilege is given just by checking the game circulation effect. As a result, the player expects that a specific type of privilege is granted when the mode corresponding to the privilege grant is provided in the game circulation effect. On the other hand, when the specific effect is executed, it is possible to clearly recognize that the specific type of privilege is given by the game rotation effect corresponding to the privilege grant. As a result, the content that can be grasped by the player differs depending on whether the specific effect is executed or not, because the game rotation effect corresponds to the privilege grant. It is possible to give an intonation to the expectation that the mode will correspond to the granting of benefits in the production. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

Feature B4. The effect setting means is intended to execute a time-lapse effect (shortening effect) in which a time display is performed so that time elapses as the specific effect.
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3, wherein the period adjusting means adjusts the update timing of the time display in the time lapse effect.

According to the feature B4, since the time is displayed in the time lapse effect, it is possible to give the player the impression that the time lapse effect has a time limit, and the game for the time lapse effect. It is possible to raise the degree of attention of the person.

Feature B5. The effect setting means displays a time as if counting up toward a predetermined number set when the time elapsed effect is started, or a time display as if counting down from the predetermined number. The gaming machine according to feature B4, which is characterized in that it is intended to be played.

According to the feature B5, it is possible to make the player recognize that the end timing of the time lapse effect is approaching, and it is possible to gradually increase the player's attention to the time lapse effect.

Feature B6. As the game rounding effect that occurs in the situation where the time lapse effect is being executed, a game rounding effect within the target whose duration is a predetermined period and a non-target game rounding effect whose duration is not a predetermined period. And exist,
The gaming machine according to feature B5, wherein the predetermined number corresponds to a period corresponding to a plurality of times or more of the predetermined period.

According to the feature B6, it is possible to perform the game replay effect a plurality of times in the situation where the time lapse effect is performed.

Feature B7. An acquisition means for acquiring predetermined information when the acquisition condition is satisfied (a function of executing the process of step S301 when a prize is won in the second operating port 34 in the main MPU 62).
Acquired information storage means (second special figure holding area 126) that stores predetermined information acquired by the acquisition means up to a specific number defined as a plurality of numbers, and
With
The gaming machine according to feature B5 or B6, wherein the predetermined number corresponds to a period corresponding to the specific number of times or more of the predetermined period.

According to the feature B7, it is possible to make the player recognize that the time-lapse effect is continued even if the game rotation effect for a specific number of predetermined information stored in the acquired information storage means is performed. It is possible to preferably maintain the degree of attention to the time-lapse effect.

Feature B8. It is provided with an ending means (a function of executing a mode transition process in the main MPU 62) for ending the specific state when the game rotation effect is executed a predetermined number of times in the specific state.
The effect setting means is for starting the time-lapse effect in the specific state.
Any one of the features B4 to B7, wherein the period adjusting means adjusts the update timing of the time display so that the time lapse effect is terminated when the specific state is terminated. The gaming machine described in.

According to the feature B8, the player can be made to clearly recognize that the specific state is achieved by performing the time lapse effect in the specific state. In addition, it is possible to give the player the impression that a time limit exists in the specific state, and it is possible to increase the player's attention to the specific state.

Feature B9. As the game rotation effect generated in the specific state, there are a game rotation effect within the target whose duration is a predetermined period and a game rotation effect outside the target whose duration is not a predetermined period.
The game according to feature B8, wherein the period adjusting means adjusts the update timing of the time display when a non-target game rotation effect occurs in the specific state. Machine.

According to the feature B9, even if a non-target game rotation effect occurs in a specific state, the update timing of the time display is adjusted accordingly, so that not only the target game rotation effect but also the target in the specific state. In a configuration in which the game is diversified by allowing the outside game rotation effect to be executed, it becomes easy to associate the end timing of the specific state with the time display mode of the time lapse effect.

Feature B10. The termination means terminates the specific state when the total number of executions of the game rotation effect in the target and the execution number of the non-target game rotation effect reaches the predetermined number of times. The gaming machine according to feature B9, which is characterized by being present.

According to the feature B10, the configuration for grasping the end trigger of the specific state can be simplified. In this case, by providing the configuration of the above feature B9, when a non-target game rounding effect occurs in a specific state, the update timing of the time display is adjusted accordingly, so that the specific state It becomes easy to associate the end timing with the mode of the time display of the time lapse effect.

Feature B11. The effect setting means displays a time as if counting up toward a predetermined number set when the time elapsed effect is started, or a time display as if counting down from the predetermined number. To be
The gaming machine according to feature B9 or B10, wherein the predetermined number is a number corresponding to a time as a result of integrating the predetermined period with a number corresponding to the predetermined number of times.

According to the feature B11, when the game rotation effect in the target is repeated in the specific state, the display of the passage of time in the time lapse effect can be associated with the number of game rotation effects that can be executed in the specific state. It will be possible. As a result, the player predicts the end timing of the specific state while checking the time-lapse effect, and it is possible to improve the player's attention to the time-lapse effect.

Feature B12. The effect setting means displays a time as if counting up toward a predetermined number set when the time elapsed effect is started, or a time display as if counting down from the predetermined number. To be
The period adjusting means is characterized in that it adjusts the update timing of the time display in relation to the information corresponding to the time display in the middle of updating and the number of times the game rotation effect is executed in the specific state. The gaming machine according to any one of the features B9 to B11.

According to the feature B12, since the update timing of the time display is adjusted in relation to the information corresponding to the time display in the middle of the update and the number of times the game rotation effect is executed in the specific state, the end timing of the specific state and the passage of time It becomes easy to associate with the mode of time display of the effect.

Feature B13. When the non-target game rounding effect is executed when the effect setting means is set to the specific state, the effect setting means sets the start timing of the non-target game rounding effect until after the non-target game rounding effect ends. The gaming machine according to any one of features B9 to B12, which comprises a delay means for delaying (a function of making a negative determination in step S1505 in the sound light side MPU 82).

According to the feature B13, it is prevented that the adjustment of the update timing of the time display in the time lapse effect is executed more than necessary. As a result, it is possible to associate the end timing of the specific state with the time display mode of the time lapse effect, while making it difficult for the player who sees the time lapse effect to feel uncomfortable.

Feature B14. When the start timing of the time lapse effect is delayed by the delay means, the period adjusting means advances the update timing of the display such that the time elapses as compared with the case where the delay is not performed. The gaming machine according to feature B13, which is characterized by being a thing.

According to the feature B14, even if the start timing of the time lapse effect is delayed, the update timing of the time display is set to be earlier, so that the end timing of the specific state and the mode of the time display of the time lapse effect can be determined. It becomes easier to associate.

Feature B15. The duration of the non-target game circulation effect is longer than the predetermined period.
The period adjusting means is characterized in that, in the case of the specific state, when the non-target game revolving effect occurs, the update timing of the display such that the time elapses is delayed. The gaming machine according to any one of the features B9 to B14.

According to the feature B15, even if a non-target game rounding effect occurs in the middle of the time-lapse effect, the update timing of the time display is set to be delayed, so that the end timing of the specific state and the time-lapse effect can be achieved. It becomes easy to associate with the mode of time display.

Feature B16. A first ball entry section (first operating port 33) and a second ball entry section (second operating port 34) into which a game ball can enter,
The acceptance control means (a function of executing the normal power control process in the main MPU 62) for setting the second ball entry portion to the open state or the closed state, and
The process of step S301 is executed when the first acquisition means (the first operating port 33 in the main MPU 62 wins a prize) for acquiring the first predetermined information when the game ball enters the first ball entry portion. Function to do) and
The process of step S301 is executed when the second acquisition means (the second operating port 34 in the main MPU 62 wins a prize) for acquiring the second predetermined information when the game ball enters the second ball entry portion. Function to do) and
With
As the privilege lottery process, the privilege lottery executing means determines that the privilege is granted to the first predetermined information acquired by the first acquisition means, and the second predetermined information acquired by the second acquisition means. It determines the granting of benefits to information.
Even in a situation where the first predetermined information acquired before the second predetermined information is reserved and stored, when the second predetermined information is acquired, the second predetermined information is first. It is provided with a priority means (a function of executing data setting processing in the main MPU 62) to be the target of the grant determination.
The acceptance control means has a relative chance of not being in the open state or being in the open state per unit time as a switching mode for switching the second ball entry portion between the open state and the closed state. It has at least a low frequency switching mode and a high frequency switching mode with a relatively high chance of being in the open state per unit time.
In the specific state, the switching mode is the high frequency switching mode.
The game rotation effect when the second predetermined information is the target of the grant determination can be the game rotation effect within the target, while the game when the first predetermined information is the target of the grant determination. The gaming machine according to any one of features B9 to B15, wherein the diversion effect is a game diversion effect that is not the target.

According to the feature B16, depending on the flow mode of the game ball, the game ball may enter the first ball entry part instead of the second ball entry part even in the specific state of the high frequency switching mode, but it is not applicable. Since the update timing of the time display is adjusted even if the game revolving effect of the above is executed, it becomes easy to associate the end timing of the specific state with the mode of the time display of the time lapse effect.

Feature B17. When the content of the time display is the end content, the effect setting means makes a positive determination in step S1602 in the sound light side MPU 82 to end the time lapse effect even if the specific state is not completed. The gaming machine according to any one of features B8 to B16, which is characterized by having a function of performing.

According to the feature B17, it is prevented that the execution period of the time lapse effect is unnecessarily extended for the purpose of associating the end timing of the specific state with the mode of the time display of the time lapse effect.

Feature B18. An acquisition means for acquiring predetermined information when the acquisition condition is satisfied (a function of executing the process of step S301 when a prize is won in the second operating port 34 in the main MPU 62).
Acquired information storage means (second special figure holding area 126) for storing predetermined information acquired by the acquisition means, and
With
The privilege lottery execution means, as the privilege lottery process, determines the granting of the privilege with respect to the predetermined information acquired by the acquisition means.
A destination-identifying means that specifies the result corresponding to the grant determination of the specific predetermined information stored in the acquired information storage means at a timing before the specific predetermined information becomes the target of the grant determination ( A function for executing confirmation processing for hold notification of the main MPU 62 in the second embodiment) is provided.
When the specific predetermined information is specified by the prior identification means to correspond to the granting of the specific type of privilege, the effect setting means displays the time different from the case where the specification is not performed. The gaming machine according to any one of features B8 to B17, which comprises means for selecting the aspect of the above (a function of executing the process of step S2215 of the sound light side MPU 82 in the second embodiment).

According to the feature B18, when the predetermined information corresponding to the granting of a specific type of privilege is stored in the acquired information storage means, the time is displayed in the corresponding mode, and therefore, the time display is performed through the execution mode of the time display. It is possible to notify in advance that a specific type of privilege will be granted.

Feature B19. The time effect control means is a means (mainly) that does not start the time lapse effect when the game rotation effect corresponding to the granting of a privilege different from the specific type of privilege is started when the specific state is set. The gaming machine according to any one of features B8 to B18, which comprises a function of making an affirmative determination in step S1506 on the side MPU 62).

According to the feature B19, when the time-lapse effect is started when the game turn effect corresponding to the granting of the privilege different from the specific type of privilege is executed at the timing when the specific state is set, the game is played as the effect content. There is a risk of giving a sense of discomfort to the player, but in such a situation, since the time-lapse effect is not started, it becomes difficult to give the player a sense of discomfort.

Feature B20. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B19, wherein the specific type of privilege is the most advantageous privilege for the player.

According to the feature B20, the game is performed while expecting that a specific event occurs when the specific effect is executed.

Feature B21. The privilege lottery execution means has at least a high probability mode and a low probability mode as a lottery mode of the privilege lottery process so that the probability of a privilege grant result is relatively high or low.
The specific type of privilege is a privilege in which the lottery mode becomes a high-probability mode after the corresponding game rounding effect is completed.
Any one of features B1 to B20, wherein the privilege different from the specific type of privilege includes a privilege that the lottery mode becomes a high probability mode after the corresponding game rounding effect is completed. The gaming machine described in.

According to the feature B21, the player plays the game while expecting that a specific event occurs when the specific effect is executed. In addition, even if a specific event does not occur when the specific effect is executed, the opportunity to enter the high probability mode is guaranteed, so that the specific event does not occur when the specific effect is executed. Even so, it is possible to prevent the player's motivation to continue playing the game from diminishing.

Feature B22. A variable ball entry means (special electric winning device 32) provided so that a game ball flowing down the game area can be entered and can be switched between an open state and a closed state,
A variable ball entry control means (a function of executing the processes of steps S309 to S312 in the main MPU 62) that controls opening and closing of the variable ball entry means, and
With
The privilege granting means shifts the gaming state to a special gaming state (opening / closing execution mode) in which the opening / closing control is executed as the granting of the privilege when the grant correspondence is won in the privilege lottery process. ,
Any of the features B1 to B21, wherein the specific type of privilege is a privilege in which the expectation of the game ball to enter the variable ball-entry means during the special gaming state is higher than that of the other benefits. The gaming machine described in 1 or 1.

According to the feature B22, since the player generally plays the game while expecting that a more advantageous special game state occurs, a specific event occurs when the specific effect is executed. You will play the game with expectation.

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C1. A unit effect control means for starting a unit effect (pseudo-variation) and controlling the effect execution means (symbol display device 41) so that the effect content of the unit effect is the content corresponding to the grant when a predetermined privilege is given. (A function of executing the opening correspondence process in the sound / light side MPU 82 and a function of executing the process of step S2004 in the display side MPU 92).
Pre-start effect control means (a function of executing the display effect of the explanation period on the display side MPU 92) for executing the pre-start effect (explanatory period) before the unit effect is started, and
When a specific operation for stopping the pre-start effect is performed during the execution of the pre-start effect, the mode adjusting means (bonus processing in the sound light side MPU 82) for adjusting the execution mode of the unit effect to be executed thereafter. And the function to execute the process of step S2006 in the display side MPU 92),
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature C1, in the configuration in which the unit effect is performed after the pre-start effect is performed, the pre-start effect can be confirmed according to the player's preference by enabling a specific operation to stop the pre-start effect. Or, it is possible to cancel the pre-start production. In this case, when a specific operation for stopping the pre-start effect is performed, the execution mode of the unit effect executed thereafter is adjusted. As a result, the execution mode of the unit effect is changed in conjunction with the operation of stopping the pre-start effect, and the execution mode of the unit effect can be diversified. Therefore, it is possible to preferably improve the interest of the game.

Feature C2. The pre-start effect is described in feature C1 characterized in that the pre-start effect is an effect that includes a content explaining that the predetermined privilege is granted when the effect content of the unit effect is the content corresponding to the grant. Gaming machine.

According to the feature C2, since the unit production is explained in the pre-start production, the content of the unit production can be easily understood by a beginner player. On the other hand, a player who has played the game many times can understand the content of the unit production without checking the content of the production before the start. In this case, by enabling a specific operation to stop the pre-start effect, it is possible to execute the effect in a manner preferable to various players. Then, when a specific operation for stopping the pre-start effect is performed, the execution mode of the unit effect is adjusted. Therefore, as described above, the configuration that enables the execution of the effect in a mode preferable to various players is provided. By using this, it is possible to diversify the execution mode of the unit effect.

Feature C3. The gaming machine according to feature C1 or C2, wherein the mode adjusting means extends the execution period of the unit effect when the specific operation is performed.

According to the feature C3, when the specific operation for stopping the pre-start effect is performed, the execution period of the unit effect is extended, so that the player who is paying attention to the unit effect can perform the specific operation. It becomes possible to confirm the unit production over a longer period of time.

Feature C4. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C3, wherein the mode adjusting means adjusts the execution mode of the unit effect according to the timing at which the specific operation is performed.

According to the feature C4, since the execution mode of the unit effect is adjusted according to the timing when the specific operation for stopping the pre-start effect is performed, it is possible to diversify the execution mode of the unit effect.

Feature C5. The aspect adjusting means is characterized in that the execution mode of the unit effect is adjusted without changing the period set as the period during which the pre-start effect and the unit effect are executed. The gaming machine according to any one of C4.

According to the feature C5, it is possible to diversify the unit production without changing the overall flow of the game.

Feature C6. When the period in which the unit effect is executed is started, the unit effect control means executes the process of step S1805 in the sound light side MPU 82 for determining the number of times the unit effect is executed during the period. Function to do)
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C5, wherein the mode adjusting means can change the number of executions of the unit effect determined by the number-of-times determining means.

According to the feature C6, when a specific operation for stopping the pre-start effect is performed, the number of times the unit effect is executed can be changed, so that the execution mode of the unit effect can be diversified.

Feature C7. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C6, wherein the mode adjusting means can adjust the execution duration of the unit effect.

According to the feature C7, when the specific operation for stopping the pre-start effect is performed, the execution duration of the unit effect can be adjusted, so that the execution mode of the unit effect can be diversified.

Feature C8. A privilege lottery execution means (a function of executing a winning / failing determination process and a distribution determination process in the main MPU 62) for executing a privilege lottery process for whether or not to grant a privilege to a player, and
When the lottery result of the privilege lottery process becomes the privilege grant result, the transition means (execution of the special figure determination process in the main MPU 62) for shifting the game state to the special game state (open / close execution mode) which is advantageous to the player. Function to do) and
With
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C7, wherein the pre-start effect and the unit effect are executed in the special gaming state.

According to the feature C8, by executing the pre-start effect and the unit effect during the special game state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the special game state.

Feature C9. As the special gaming state, a first special gaming state (16R opening / closing execution mode) that continues for a relatively long period of time and a second special gaming state (8R opening / closing execution mode) that continues for a relatively short period of time. Mode) and exists,
The unit effect control means includes means for making the effect content of the unit effect correspond to the granting content in the first special gaming state.
The gaming machine according to feature C8, wherein the pre-start effect and the unit effect are executed within a period required for the second special gaming state to end.

According to the feature C9, since it is notified through the unit effect whether or not it is in the first special gaming state, the player pays attention to the unit effect. However, since the pre-start effect and the unit effect are executed within the period required for the second special gaming state to end, the period for executing these effects is limited. In this case, since the configuration of the above feature C1 is provided, the execution mode of the unit effect is adjusted when a specific operation for stopping the pre-start effect is performed, so that the unit effect attracts the attention of the player. Can be executed for a longer period of time.

Feature C10. A variable ball entry means (special electric winning device 32) provided so that a game ball flowing down the game area can be entered and can be switched between an open state and a closed state,
A variable ball entry control means (a function of executing the processes of steps S309 to S312 in the main MPU 62) that controls opening and closing of the variable ball entry means, and
With
The special gaming state is a state in which the opening / closing control is executed, and the upper limit is the period during which the maximum number of game balls enter the variable ball entry means and the variable ball entry means is in the open state. A unit game (round game) that continues until one of the periods is established is executed a predetermined number of times.
As the special game state, a first special game state (16R opening / closing execution mode) in which the unit game is executed the first time, and a second special in which the unit game is executed a second time less than the first time. There is a game state (8R open / close execution mode),
The unit effect control means
The execution period of the unit effect is completed by the time the second unit game is completed.
The gaming machine according to feature C8, characterized in that, in the case of the first special gaming state, the effect content of the unit effect is provided with means for making the effect content correspond to the grant.

According to the feature C10, since it is notified through the unit effect whether or not it is in the first special gaming state, the player pays attention to the unit effect. However, since the pre-start effect and the unit effect are executed within the period required for the second unit effect to end, the period for executing these effects is limited. In this case, since the configuration of the above feature C1 is provided, the execution mode of the unit effect is adjusted when a specific operation for stopping the pre-start effect is performed, so that the unit effect attracts the attention of the player. Can be executed for a longer period of time.

In addition, with respect to the structure of the said feature C9 or the said feature C10
"After the game rotation effect is started, the mode corresponds to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process, and the effect execution means (design display device 41) or different from the effect execution means (symbol display device 41) is used so that the game rotation effect is ended. A game rotation control means (sound light side MPU 82 and display side MPU 92) for controlling the means is provided.
The game turn control means corresponds to a mode corresponding to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process performed in the game turn effect to any of the first special game state and the second special game state. It has a means to make it indistinguishable to the player. "
May be applied.

Feature C11. The privilege lottery execution means has at least a high probability mode and a low probability mode as a lottery mode of the privilege lottery process so that the probability of a privilege grant result is relatively high or low.
The unit effect control means is characterized in that the unit effect control means includes means for making the effect content of the unit effect correspond to the granting content when the high probability mode is set after the special gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of C10.

According to the feature C11, since it is notified through the unit effect whether or not the high probability mode is set, the player pays attention to the unit effect. In this case, since the configuration of the above feature C1 is provided, the execution mode of the unit effect is adjusted when a specific operation for stopping the pre-start effect is performed, so that the unit effect attracts the attention of the player. Can be executed for a longer period of time.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the above feature C11,
"After the game rotation effect is started, the mode corresponds to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process, and the effect execution means (design display device 41) or different from the effect execution means (symbol display device 41) is used so that the game rotation effect is ended. A game rotation control means (sound light side MPU 82 and display side MPU 92) for controlling the means is provided.
The game turn control means sets the mode corresponding to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process performed in the game turn effect to the high probability mode after the special game state and the low probability after the special game state. It is provided with a means for the player to make the mode indistinguishable from the case where the mode is set. "
May be applied.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. A privilege lottery execution means (a function of executing a winning / failing determination process and a distribution determination process in the main MPU 62) for executing a privilege lottery process for whether or not to grant a privilege to a player, and
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player according to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process (a function of executing a special figure determination process and a game state transition process in the main MPU 62).
The game rotation control means (sound light side MPU 82 and display side MPU 92) that controls the effect execution means (design display device 41) so as to have an aspect corresponding to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process after the game rotation effect is started. When,
In a gaming machine equipped with
It is provided with a state setting means (a function of executing the process of step S903 in the main MPU 62) for setting a specific state that continues over a period in which the game rotation effect is executed a plurality of times.
In the game rotation control means, a combination of reach patterns is formed in the game rotation effect performed when at least a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied and the privilege lottery process is executed in the specific state. The pattern is displayed in a variable manner in the final stop pattern string under the circumstances. The reach variation is executed. The selection means (the function of executing the processes of steps S1303 to S1305 in the main MPU 62) is provided. A gaming machine featuring.

According to the feature D1, since the execution of the reach variation is restricted in the specific state, the number of executions of the game rotation effect per unit time increases in the specific state. As a result, it is possible to intentionally set a state in which there is a sense of speed regarding the progress of the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Feature D2. The selection means is the game rounding effect performed when at least the predetermined lottery conditions are satisfied and the privilege lottery process is executed in the specific state, and the result of the privilege lottery process is out of order. The gaming machine according to feature D1, wherein the effect content in which the reach variation is executed is not selected in the game rotation effect corresponding to the above.

According to the feature D2, since the reach variation does not occur in the game rounding effect that results in the deviation, it is possible to increase the number of times the game rounding effect is executed per unit time in a specific state. This makes it possible to give a sense of speed regarding the progress of the game in a specific state.

Feature D3. The selection means is the game rounding effect performed when at least the predetermined lottery conditions are satisfied and the privilege lottery process is executed in the specific state, and the result of the privilege lottery process is a specific type. The gaming machine according to the feature D1 or D2, wherein the effect content in which the reach variation is executed is not selected in the game rotation effect corresponding to the granting of the privilege of.

According to the feature D3, in the case of a specific state, the reach is not changed and a specific type of privilege is given. Therefore, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness when the specific type of privilege is given. Will be.

In particular, when the configuration limited by the above feature D2 is provided, the reach variation does not occur in the game rounding effect as a result of the deviation and the game rounding effect corresponding to the granting of a specific type of privilege. As a result, in the game rounding effect where the reach fluctuation does not occur, the result of the loss and the specific type of privilege can be selected, and it is possible to appropriately increase the player's attention to the game rounding effect in the specific state. Become.

Feature D4. The selection means
In the specific state, the game rounding effect is performed when at least the predetermined lottery conditions are satisfied and the privilege lottery process is executed, and the result of the privilege lottery process is the granting of a specific type of privilege. In the corresponding game rounding effect, the first selection means that does not select the effect content in which the reach variation is executed, and
In the specific state, at least the game rotation effect is performed when the predetermined lottery condition is satisfied and the privilege lottery process is executed, and the result of the privilege lottery process is a predetermined type of privilege. A second selection means for selecting the content of the effect in which the reach variation is executed in the game rotation effect corresponding to the grant.
The gaming machine according to the feature D3, which is characterized by the above.

According to the feature D4, it is possible for the player to grasp whether the privilege is a specific type or a predetermined type depending on whether or not the reach is changed in the specific state. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's attention to the game revolving effect in a specific state.

Feature D5. The gaming machine according to feature D4, wherein the specific type of privilege is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined type of privilege.

According to the feature D5, the player expects that the reach fluctuation does not occur in a specific state. As a result, it is possible to change the points that the player should pay attention to in the game replay effect depending on whether or not the player is in a specific state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

<Feature E group>
Feature E1. A privilege lottery execution means (a function of executing a winning / failing determination process and a distribution determination process in the main MPU 62) for executing a privilege lottery process for whether or not to grant a privilege to a player, and
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player according to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process (a function of executing a special figure determination process and a game state transition process in the main MPU 62).
The game rotation control means (sound light side MPU 82 and display side MPU 92) that controls the effect execution means (design display device 41) so as to have an aspect corresponding to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process after the game rotation effect is started. When,
In a gaming machine equipped with
The types of benefits include a predetermined type of privilege (8R high-accuracy jackpot result) and a specific type of privilege (16R high-accuracy jackpot result) that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined type of privilege.
In the game time control means, the result of the privilege lottery process corresponds to the granting of the predetermined type of privilege as the continuation period of the game rotation effect corresponding to the granting of the specific type of privilege. A game characterized in that it is provided with a selection means (a function of executing the processes of steps S1303 to S1305 in the main MPU 62) that makes the duration of the game circulation effect shorter or easier to shorten. Machine.

According to the feature E1, the duration of the game revolving effect tends to be shorter or shorter when a specific type of privilege that is advantageous to the player is given than the predetermined type of privilege. As a result, it becomes possible to give the player unexpectedness, and the interest of the game can be improved.

<Characteristic F group>
Features F1. A privilege lottery execution means (a function of executing a winning / failing determination process and a distribution determination process in the main MPU 62) for executing a privilege lottery process for whether or not to grant a privilege to a player, and
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player according to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process (a function of executing a special figure determination process and a game state transition process in the main MPU 62).
The game rotation control means (sound light side MPU 82 and display side MPU 92) that controls the effect execution means (design display device 41) so as to have an aspect corresponding to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process after the game rotation effect is started. When,
In a gaming machine equipped with
In the game time control means, the result of the privilege lottery process is the continuation period of the game time effect corresponding to the granting of a specific type of privilege, and the result of the privilege lottery process is out of the game time effect corresponding to the result. A gaming machine characterized in that it includes a selection means (a function of executing the processes of steps S1303 to S1305 in the main MPU 62) so as to be equal to or less than the duration of the above.

According to the feature F1, in the game rotation effect to which the privilege is generally given, a longer duration is selected than the game rotation production of the out-of-result result, whereas the game time to which a specific kind of privilege is given is selected. Since a duration equal to or less than the duration selected in the case of the game replay effect as a result of the deviation is selected in the production, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness when a specific type of privilege is given. , The interest of the game is improved.

The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied or applied to each feature is shown below.

Pachinko game machine: An operating means operated by a player, a game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, a ball passage for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game. A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area and gives a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

Rotating machine such as a slot machine: Equipped with a picture display device that variably displays a plurality of pictures, the variable display of the plurality of pictures is started due to the operation of the start operation means, and is caused by the operation of the stop operation means. A gaming machine in which the variable display of the plurality of symbols is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a privilege is given to the player according to the symbols after the stop.

10 ... Pachinko machine, 32 ... Special electric winning device, 33 ... 1st operating port, 34 ... 2nd operating port, 41 ... Design display device, 62 ... Main side MPU, 82 ... Sound light side MPU, 92 ... Display side MPU, 126 ... Second special figure reservation area.

Claims (1)

A privilege lottery execution means for executing a privilege lottery process of whether or not to grant a privilege to a player, and
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player according to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process,
A game time control means that controls the effect execution means so as to correspond to the lottery result of the privilege lottery process after the game turn effect is started.
In a gaming machine equipped with
When a specific type of privilege is given, a specific event occurs in the game rounding effect, and when the specific type of privilege is not given, a specific effect in which the specific event does not occur is performed in the game rounding effect. And the production setting means to do
A period adjusting means for adjusting the production duration of the specific effect, and
With
The effect setting means is intended to execute a time-lapse effect in which a time display is performed as the specific effect in the case of a specific state.
As the time display, the time display of the integer part and the time display after the decimal point are performed, and the player can recognize each number that switches according to the update timing for the time display of the integer part. The time display of the integer part is updated so that the player cannot recognize or difficult to recognize each number that is switched according to the update timing for the time display after the decimal point. The time display is updated at high speed.
The period adjusting means adjusts the update timing of the time display in a situation where the change of the content of the time display in the time lapse effect is continued, and at the time of the adjustment, the time display of the integer portion is updated. While adjusting the timing, the update timing of the time display after the decimal point is not changed.
The effect setting means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the content of the time display is the end content, the time lapse effect is terminated even if the specific state is not terminated.

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