JP6978555B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine capable of playing a game.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device, the gaming state (game). There is a machine (so-called pachinko machine) that is configured to change the state of the machine, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for the player who can easily win the ball, or becomes advantageous for the player. It is to generate rights and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display device based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If so, a "big hit" will occur. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, if there is a prize in a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left middle right symbols) continue for a predetermined time and stop or shake in a state of matching with a specific display result. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in a state where the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

Some such gaming machines are configured so that a specific display result may be derived and displayed during the execution of a common effect. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that a variable display mode of a decorative symbol becomes a reach mode when a definite special symbol is derived, and a large winning opening may be opened for a short period of time during the reach mode.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-357

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 could not enhance the effect.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect of production.

( Means A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of means A is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, variablely displaying identification information, and being controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. The hold storage means for storing the information related to the variable display of the identification information as the hold storage, the hold display means capable of displaying the hold display corresponding to the hold storage in the predetermined area, and the variable display after the advantageous state ends. When the period of is a specific period, the specific display means capable of displaying a plurality of specific displays different from the hold display in the predetermined area and the special identification information different from the identification information are variably displayed corresponding to each specific display. The special display includes a possible effect executing means and a special display means capable of displaying a special display that hides the predetermined area based on the elapse of the variable display period in the specific period, and the special display is the plurality of specific display. It is a display that starts hiding from the specific display that is erased later among the displays, and then hides all the plurality of specific displays .
(Unit 1) Further, Yu technique machine unit 1 performs variable display, specific display resulting display result of the variable display (eg, big hit symbol) after the derived display, the specific region (e.g., actuating gate 007IW017) Is a game machine capable of controlling an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player based on the passage of the game medium (for example, a game ball), and is an effect executing means (for example) that can execute the effect. , CPU 120 for effect control), and the effect execution means can execute a common effect (for example, super reach effect B) that can be executed in common between the case where the effect is controlled and the case where the effect is not controlled. Whether or not the effect is controlled to an advantageous state after executing the common effect with the effect executing means (for example, the portion of the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps 007IWS804, S806, S808, S827,845, S883, S888, S904). (For example, a portion for executing steps 007IWS804, S827, 845, S883, S888, S904 in the effect control CPU 120) that can execute a notification effect (for example, a hit / fail notification effect) for notifying the above. The first pattern of executing the common effect and the notification effect before the display result is derived and displayed (for example, when the super reach effect B1 is executed according to the variation pattern 6, FIGS. 8-42 (C) to 8-43 As shown in (E), after the super reach effect B1 and the jackpot notification effect are executed, as shown in FIGS. 8-43 (F), for example, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A. 2), and a second pattern in which the notification effect is executed after the common effect is executed before and after the specific display result is derived and displayed (for example, when the super reach effect B2 is executed according to the variation pattern 7, FIGS. 8-44 As shown in (D), in the middle of the super reach effect B2, for example, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and then, as shown in FIGS. 8-45 (F), the jackpot notification effect is produced. Is executed) and the effect can be executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an unexpected effect while preventing the interest in the game from being lowered.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the effect executing means is a predetermined effect (for example, FIG. 8) indicating that the specific display result is derived and displayed during the period in which the common effect can be executed when the effect is executed by the second pattern. The effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may execute steps 007IWS885, S888, S904) so as to be able to execute the right-handed effect shown in −47 (E). According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an unexpected effect.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or the means 2, when the effect executing means executes the effect by the first pattern, the game medium is placed in the specific area at the timing when a predetermined period elapses after the specific display result is derived and displayed. A promotion effect (for example, a right-handed notification effect shown in FIGS. 8-43 (G) and 8-45 (G)) for encouraging passage is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-48 (2)). When the super reach effect B1 is executed according to the variation pattern 6, the variation display of the special symbol is stopped and the right-handed notification effect is executed as soon as the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed), and the effect is executed by the second pattern. In this case, the promotion effect is executed at the timing when a specific period longer than a predetermined period elapses after the specific display result is derived and displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-48 (3), according to the variation pattern 7). When the super reach effect B2 is executed, after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the latter half of the super reach effect B2, the victory effect, and the jackpot notification effect are executed. It may be configured so that the right-handed notification effect is executed later). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably promote the progress of the game depending on the situation.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1 to means 3, a movable member control capable of operating a movable member based on the passage of a game medium (for example, a game ball) through a specific area (for example, an actuating gate 007IW017). The movable member control means includes means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing steps 007IWS860, S914, S921), and the movable member control means is common after the specific display result is derived and displayed when the effect is executed by the second pattern. When the movable member is operating during the execution of the effect or the notification effect, the movable member is not operated based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 is Y in step 007IWS913). If the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 when the big hit notification effect is accidentally executed and the movable member 007IW078 is operated, the movable member 007IW078 is operated in an overlapping manner. It may be configured so as not to perform processing). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the operation control of the movable member from becoming complicated.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to the means 4, when the effect executing means executes the effect by the second pattern, the effect execution means does not perform variable display of the identification information during the execution of the common effect (for example, super reach). When the execution of the effect B is started, the decorative symbol is erased and the variable display of the decorative symbol is not executed). According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to the means 5, the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result (for example, the jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display (for example, the operation gate 007IW017). An advantageous state control means (for example, a portion for executing steps 007IWS118 to S121 in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) based on the fact that the game ball has passed through. Specific effect execution means (for example, step 007IWS825 in the effect control CPU 120) that can execute a specific effect (for example, story reach effect, super reach effect) suggesting that the control is controlled in an advantageous state can be used to perform story reach effect or super reach effect. When the process table to be included is selected and steps 007IWS827 and S825 are executed) and the specific effect is executed and the specific display result is derived and displayed, the special effect related to the specific effect is satisfied in the period until the specific condition is satisfied. (For example, the special effect executing means (for example, step 007IWS874 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing (for example, the ending effect shown in FIGS. 8-37 (E), (F) and 8-38 (E), (F)). It may be configured to include a portion for executing S888 and S904). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling to an advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature part 007IW. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards, etc. in a feature part 007IW. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the big hit determination table and the small hit determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol process process in a feature part 007IW. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the gate passage waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during opening of an accessory. It is a flowchart which shows the post-processing after closing the accessory. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the gate passage command transmission processing. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the advance notice production decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notification effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notification period determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notification mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the numerical effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the gate passage waiting effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the gate passage waiting effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the pseudo hold display process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the pseudo hold display mode determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the pseudo-variation process process. It is a flowchart which shows the pseudo-variation start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the pseudo fluctuation time determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the concealment effect type determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the pseudo fluctuation stop processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the notification effect, the numerical effect and the advance notice effect are executed during the variation display of a decorative pattern. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the notification effect, the numerical effect and the advance notice effect are executed during the variation display of a decorative pattern. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example at the time of performing a story reach effect and an end effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example at the time of performing a story reach effect and an end effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example at the time of performing a story reach effect and an end effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when super reach effect A1 and A2 are executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when super reach effect A1 and A2 are executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when super reach effect A1 and A2 are executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the super reach effect B1 is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the super reach effect B1 is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the super reach effect B2 is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the super reach effect B2 is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the super reach effect B3 is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the super reach effect B3 is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution timing of super reach effect B1 and super reach effect B2. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution timing of super reach effect B2 and super reach effect B3. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when a special effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when a special effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when a special effect is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When making various decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Step S17
The small hit end effect process of 5 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

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

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

(Modification Example of Basic Description) The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

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

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

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

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

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute a game by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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

(Explanation of Feature Unit 007IW) Next, the feature section 007IW of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature unit 007IW. In this feature unit 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8-1, a passage gate 007IW041 is provided on the right side (right side of the game area) of the image display device 5 instead of the passage gate 41 shown in FIG. .. Further, instead of the special variable winning ball device 7 shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 007IW007 having a large winning opening is provided in the lower right of the game area.

Further, in this feature unit 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8-1, a variable winning ball device 007IW020 (accessory) is provided on the right side of the game area and above the special variable winning ball device 007IW007. In the feature unit 007IW, the variable winning ball device 007IW020 is controlled to the open state in the small hit game state. Further, the variable winning ball device 007IW020 is provided with a V winning opening, and the game ball that has won a prize in the V winning opening is detected by the V winning opening switch 007IW020a. When a game ball wins a V winning opening and is detected by the V winning opening switch 007IW020a while the variable winning ball device 007IW020 during the small hit game is open, the big hit game is controlled after the small hit game is completed.

Further, in this feature unit 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8-1, an operation gate 007IW017 is provided on the right side of the game area. The game ball that has passed through the actuated gate 007IW017 is detected by the actuated gate switch 007IW017a.

Further, in this feature unit 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8-1, a general winning opening 007IW010 is provided below the operating gate 007IW017. The game ball that has won the general winning opening 007IW010 is detected by the winning opening switch 007IW010a.

In addition, when the game ball wins a prize in the special variable winning ball device 007IW007, the variable winning ball device 007IW020, the general winning opening 007IW010, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, etc., the winning game ball is a game. It is guided to the back side of the board 2 and discharged (hence, each winning port also serves as an discharging port). On the other hand, in gates such as the passing gate 007IW041 and the operating gate 007IW017, the game ball only passes through, and the game ball flows down on the game area as it is after passing (therefore, the gate also serves as a discharge port). It is possible to win or pass through other winning openings or gates.

Further, in this feature unit 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8-1, a movable member 007IW078 is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. The movable member 007IW078 is rotated by driving the motor 007IW078a, and is rotated in such a manner that it collapses to the front surface of the image display device 5.

FIG. 8-2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like in the feature unit 007IW. As shown in FIG. 8-2, in the feature unit 007IW, the switch circuit 110 includes a gate switch 007IW021, a start port switch (first start port switch 22A and a second start port switch 22B), a count switch 007IW023, and an operation gate switch. Captures detection signals from 007IW017a, winning opening switch 007IW010a, and V winning opening switch 007IW020a (such as a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and the switch is turned on) and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. do. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81, the solenoid 007IW082, the solenoid 007IW083, etc.) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or a special winning door (special). It is transmitted to the solenoid 007IW082 for the variable winning ball device 007IW007) and the solenoid 007IW083 for the variable winning ball device 007IW020.

(Variation pattern table) FIG. 8-3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation pattern table. Of these, FIG. 8-3 (A) shows an example of the variation pattern table A used in the case of an outlier. Further, FIG. 8-3 (B) shows an example of the variation pattern table B used in the case of a big hit. Further, FIG. 8-3 (C) shows an example of the variation pattern table C used in the case of a small hit. In this example, the variation pattern table shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) to (C) shows whether the variation display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, and it is a big hit or a small hit. Any of A to C is selected, and the variation pattern of any of the variation patterns 1 to 7 is determined using the selected variation pattern tables A to C.

Further, in this example, when a big hit occurs (so-called first hit) in a low base state regardless of the variation display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first time after the end of the big hit game of the first hit. In the variation display of, the variation pattern table D shown in FIG. 8-3 (D) is selected regardless of the variation display result of the second special symbol, and the charge effect is executed on the image display device 5. In addition, during the period in which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in the variation display of the second and subsequent times after the end of the first hit jackpot game, FIG. 8-3 is regardless of the variation display result of the second special symbol. The variation pattern table E shown in (E) is selected, and a special effect is executed on the image display device 5.

In this example, the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed during the period when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed and the special effect is executed after the second time after the end of the big hit game of the first hit. Since the fluctuation display for 100 seconds is performed regardless of whether it is a miss, a big hit, or a small hit, the missed, big hit, and small hit shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) to 8-3 (C) are displayed. The variation pattern tables A to C are also provided with variation patterns 4 having a variation time of 100 seconds.

In addition, not limited to the one shown in this example, for example, a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 100 seconds or more may be provided.

Further, in this example, during the period when the special effect is executed, the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol is off, and regardless of whether it is a big hit or a small hit, FIG. 8-3 (E). The variation pattern 10 with a variation time of 100 seconds is determined using the variation pattern table E shown in the above, but the variation pattern 10 is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, even during the period when the special effect is executed, if a big hit occurs, the fluctuation pattern can be determined using the fluctuation pattern table B for the big hit shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), or the fluctuation pattern can be determined as a small hit. If this is the case, the variation pattern may be determined using the variation pattern table C for small hits shown in FIG. 8-3 (C). Further, for example, when a special effect is executed, a variable pattern table for a big hit dedicated to a special effect different from the variable pattern table shown in FIGS. 8-3 (B) and (C), or a variable pattern table dedicated to a special effect is used. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by using the fluctuation pattern table for small hits.

(Big hit determination table and small hit determination table) FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the big hit determination table and the small hit determination table. Of these, FIG. 8-4 (A) shows an example of a jackpot determination table. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the probability is about 1/200 regardless of whether the variable display of the first special symbol is executed or the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. It is decided to make a big hit.

FIG. 8-4 (B) shows an example of a small hit determination table when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. Further, FIG. 8-4 (C) shows an example of a small hit determination table when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), in this example, when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the small hit probability is 0%. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (C), in this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, it is determined that the small hit is made with a probability of about 1/6.

Here, the flow of the game in the feature unit 007IW will be described. In this example, when the gaming state is the low base state, the player performs a firing operation (so-called left-handed) of the gaming ball aiming at the left side of the gaming area. In this example, in the low base state, it is extremely rare for the game ball to win a prize in the second starting winning opening, and in most cases, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. Therefore, in this example, small hits rarely occur during the low base state.

Next, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display of the first special symbol during the low base state (rarely, the jackpot symbol may be derived and displayed in the variable display of the second special symbol). After that, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017, it is controlled to the big hit game state (so-called first hit big hit game state). Then, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the gaming state is controlled to the high base state, and the high base state is maintained until the end of one variation display. In this example, when the variable winning ball device 6B is controlled to the high base state, the opening frequency of the variable winning ball device 6B increases and the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening increases, but it is not controlled to the time saving state.

When controlled to a high base state, the player performs a firing operation (so-called right-handed) of the game ball aiming at the right side of the game area. In this case, the image display device 5 also performs an effect of executing a charge effect to urge the accumulation of the second hold memory, and a maximum of the second hold is performed by the time the variable display is executed once and the high base state ends. You can store 4 memories. Further, in this example, since the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol, once the big hit game of the first hit is completed, the variable display is controlled to the high base state. It is possible to obtain an opportunity to execute the variable display of the second special symbol five times in total, that is, the variable display and the four variable display based on the accumulation of four second reserved memories.

In this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, there is a small hit with a probability of about 1/6 (see FIG. 8-4 (C)), so that the second special symbol has a total of 5 times. When the small hit symbol is derived and displayed during the variation display, the small hit game state is controlled, and the variable winning ball device 007IW020 is controlled to the open state. After that, when the game ball wins in the V winning opening in the variable winning ball device 007IW020, it is controlled to the big hit game state after the end of the small hit game. Then, after the end of the big hit game state after the small hit game, the game state is controlled to the high base state, and the high base state is maintained until the end of the six fluctuation displays.

Therefore, in this example, after the end of the big hit game state after the small hit game, the variable display of 6 times controlled to the high base state and the variable display of 4 times based on the accumulation of 4 second reserved memories. You can get the opportunity to execute the variable display of the second special symbol 10 times in total. In this example, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed, there is a probability of a small hit with a probability of about 1/6 (see FIG. 8-4 (C)), so the big hit game after the small hit game is once. If it occurs, it is possible to continuously obtain a big hit game based on a small hit at a relatively high rate (so-called consecutive villa).

In this example, when controlling to the big hit game state after the small hit game, the case of controlling to the big hit game state without the condition of passing the game ball of the operating gate 007IW017 is shown. It is not limited to any aspect. For example, after winning a V in a small hit game, the player may be configured to control the big hit game state based on passing through the operating gate 007IW017.

Further, in this example, the jackpot game controlled based on the fact that the variation display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol becomes the jackpot symbol is also referred to as the first jackpot game or the first jackpot game state. The big hit game controlled after the small hit game is also called a second big hit game or a second big hit game state.

FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process processing in the feature unit 007IW. In this example, the start winning determination process (step 007IWS101) is the same as the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. Further, the special symbol normal process (step 007IWS110) to the special symbol stop process (step 007IWS113) are substantially the same as the special symbol normal process (step S110) to the special symbol stop process (step S113) shown in FIG. However, in this example, when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol stop processing (step 007IWS113), the process does not immediately shift to the jackpot start pre-processing (step 007IWS118), but the gate passage waiting process (step 007IWS114). Move to. Further, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, the process proceeds to the accessory opening preprocessing (step 007IWS115).

Gate passage waiting process (step 007IWS114): Executed when the special symbol process flag is 4. When it is confirmed that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value (7 in this example) corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 007IWS118).

Pre-processing for opening the accessory (step 007IWS115): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. The game control microcomputer 100 executes a process of controlling the variable winning ball device 007IW020 (accessory) to the open state, and is opening the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag). It is updated to the value (6 in this example) according to the process (step 007IWS116).

Processing during release of accessory (step 007IWS116): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. It is confirmed whether or not the V winning opening switch 007IW020a is turned on, and whether or not the accessory opening time has elapsed. When the V winning opening switch 007IW020a is turned on, the V winning flag is set. When the character opening time has elapsed, the character is closed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the post-processing after closing the accessory (step 007IWS117).

Post-processing after closing the accessory (step 007IWS117): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. When the V winning flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value (8 in this example) corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step 007IWS118). If the V winning flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 007IWS110).

The big hit opening pre-processing (step 007IWS118) to the big hit end processing (step 007IWS121) are substantially the same as the big hit opening pre-processing (step S114) to the big hit end processing (step S117) shown in FIG.

8-6 and 8-7 are flowcharts showing a special symbol normal process (step 007IWS110) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step 007IWS51). Specifically, the count value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is confirmed. If the total reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second reserved storage number is 0 (step 007IWS52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage counter for counting the second reserved storage is 0. If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed on the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed on the second special symbol). The data indicating "second" is set in (step 007IWS53). If the second reserved storage number is 0 (that is, when only the first reserved storage number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step 007IWS54).

In this feature unit 007IW, by executing the processes of steps 007IWS52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to be satisfied in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

Next, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 007IWS55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 has each random number stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage number buffer. The numerical value is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage number buffer. And store it in the random number buffer area of RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 007IWS56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage counter, and each storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Shift the contents of. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 has a storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first hold storage number buffer of the RAM 102. Each random value stored in is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage number buffer of the RAM 102. Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1.

Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number) is always the first reserved storage number (or). The order of the second reserved storage) = 1, 2, 3, 4 is matched.

Then, the CPU 103 reduces the value of the total pending storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage counter is decremented by 1 (step 007IWS57). The CPU 103 stores the value of the total pending storage counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the background designation command to the effect control CPU 120 according to the current gaming state (step 007IWS58). In this case, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the high-base state background designation command when the high-base flag indicating that the high-base state is set is set. Further, if the high base flag is not set, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the low base state background designation command.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the flag after the first hit, which indicates that the variation is displayed after the big hit game of the first hit, is set (step 007IWS59). If the flag after the first hit is set, the CPU 103 adds 1 to the value of the counter for the number of times after the first hit for counting the number of executions of the variation display after the big hit game of the first hit (step 007IWS60).

Next, the CPU 103 reads a random number for jackpot determination from the random number buffer area (step 007IWS61) and executes the jackpot determination module (step 007IWS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads out the jackpot determination random numbers extracted in the start winning determination process (step 007IWS101) and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8-4 (A)) with a random number for jackpot determination, and if they match, it is determined to be a jackpot. be. That is, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process. When the value of the random number for jackpot determination matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a jackpot. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y of step 007IWS63), the process proceeds to step 007IWS64. On the other hand, if it is decided not to make a big hit (N in step 007IWS63), the process proceeds to step 007IWS67. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

In step 007IWS64, the CPU 103 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot. Then, the CPU 103 determines the type (16-round jackpot or 4-round jackpot) corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area as the jackpot type (step 007IWS65). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the jackpot type determination random number extracted in the start winning determination process (step 007IWS101) and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and determines the jackpot type. Further, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (step 007IWS66). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS71.

On the other hand, in step 007IWS67, the CPU 103 selects the small hit determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer. In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the small hit determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8-4 (B) is selected, and the value of the special symbol pointer is set. When "second" is shown, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-4 (C) is selected. Then, the CPU 103 uses the selected small hit determination table to perform a lottery process based on the large hit determination random number, and determines whether or not to make a small hit (step 007IWS68). In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (B) and 8-4 (C), when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 0%, and the first 2 When the variable display of the special symbol is executed, it is determined as a small hit with a probability of about 1/6. When it is decided to make a small hit (Y in step 007IWS69), the CPU 103 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (step 007IWS70). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS71.

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step 007IWS111) (step 007IWS71).

FIG. 8-8 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern setting process (step 007IWS111) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the flag is set after the first hit (step 007IWS81). If the flag after the first hit is set (that is, when the fluctuation display after the big hit game of the first hit is executed), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the counter for the number of times after the first hit is 1. Confirm (step 007IWS82). If the value of the counter for the number of times after the first hit is 1 (that is, when the first fluctuation display after the big hit game of the first hit is executed), the CPU 103 serves as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern. , The variation pattern table D shown in FIG. 8-3 (D) is selected (step 007IWS83).

If the value of the flag after the first hit is not 1 (that is, when executing the fluctuation display after the second time after the big hit game of the first hit), the CPU 103 sets the value of the special symbol Ponta to "second". It is confirmed whether or not the value is the indicated value (step 007IWS84). If the value of the special symbol Ponter is a value indicating "second" (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed), the CPU 103 uses the table for determining the variation pattern as a table. The variation pattern table E shown in FIG. 8-3 (E) is selected (step 007IWS85). Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the counter for the number of times after the first hit is 4 (step 007IWS86). If the value of the first hit post-hit count counter is 4 (that is, when executing the fourth variation display after the first hit big hit game), the CPU 103 determines the first hit post-flag and the first hit post-count. Reset the counter (step 007IWS87).

On the other hand, even when the value of the special symbol Ponter is not the value indicating "second" in step 007IWS84 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed), the CPU 103 also performs the flag after the first hit and the value. The number of times counter after the first hit is reset (step 007IWS87). That is, in this case, in the first fluctuation display (during the high base state) after the big hit game of the first hit, the second reserved memory cannot be stored up to four, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is interrupted. Since this is the case, the flag after the first hit and the counter for the number of times after the first hit are reset.

If the flag after the first hit is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step 007IWS88). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern table B shown in FIG. 8-3 (B) as a table for determining the variation pattern (step 007IWS89).

If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step 007IWS90). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 selects the fluctuation pattern table C shown in FIG. 8-3 (C) as a table for determining the fluctuation pattern (step 007IWS91).

On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not set (that is, if it is off), the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern table A shown in FIG. 8-3 (A) as the table for determining the variation pattern (that is, if it is out of order). Step 007IWS92).

Next, the CPU 103 reads a random number for determining a variation pattern from the random number buffer area (step 007IWS93), and uses the variation pattern table selected in steps 007IWS83, S85, S89, S91, and S92 to perform a lottery process based on the random number for determining the variation pattern. To determine the variation pattern to be one of a plurality of types (step 007IWS94).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control CPU 120 (step 007IWS95). Further, the CPU 103 controls to send a display result designation command according to whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit and a display result designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 007IWS96).

Next, the CPU 103 controls to start the variable display of the special symbol indicated by the special symbol pointer (step 007IWS97). In this case, if the special symbol pointer has a value indicating "first", control is performed to start variable display of the first special symbol, and if the special symbol pointer has a value indicating "second", the first is controlled. 2 Controls to start the variable display of the special symbol. Further, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 102 (step 007IWS98). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step 007IWS112) (step 007IWS99).

FIG. 8-9 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step 007IWS113) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (step 007IWS131). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the high base flag is set (step 007IWS132). If the high base flag is not set (that is, if it is in the low base state), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the flag is set after the first hit (step 007IWS133). If the flag after the first hit is not set, the CPU 103 sets the flag after the first hit (step 007IWS134).

On the other hand, if the flag after the first hit is already set in step 007IS133, after finishing the first fluctuation display after the first hit big hit game and ending the high base state, a maximum of four are accumulated in the second hold. This is the case where the change display of the second special symbol based on the memory is a big hit again, and even if it is in the low base state, it is not the first hit. Therefore, in this case, the CPU 103 resets the set post-first hit flag (step 007IWS135).

Next, if set, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag and the high base number counter (step 007IWS136). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the gate passage waiting process (step 007IWS114) (step 007IWS137).

If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step 007IWS138). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the pre-processing for opening the accessory (step 007IWS115) (step 007IWS139).

If the small hit flag is not set (that is, if it is off), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the high base number counter is 0 (step 007IWS140). If the value of the high base count counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the high base count counter (step 007IWS141), and determines whether or not the value of the high base count counter after subtraction is 0. Confirm (step 007IWS142). If the value of the high base count counter after subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag (step 007IWS143). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 007IWS110) (step 007IWS144).

FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing a gate passage waiting process (step 007IWS114) in the special symbol process process. In the gate passage waiting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) first confirms whether or not the operation gate switch 007IW017a is turned on (step 007IWS151). If the actuating gate switch 007IW017a is not in the ON state (that is, if the game ball has not passed through the actuating gate 007IW017), the process ends as it is. If the operation gate switch 007IW017a is in the ON state (that is, if the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017), the CPU 103 controls to transmit the jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (that is, if the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017). Step 007IWS152). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot start pre-processing (step 007IWS153).

By executing the gate passage waiting process shown in FIG. 8-10, the feature unit 007IW does not immediately start the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, but the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. After that, the big hit game state (first big hit game state) is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017. In addition, in this feature unit 007IW, by executing the process of step 007IWS002, the effect control CPU 120 side recognizes that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017 based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command. It is possible to recognize that the jackpot game state is started.

In the feature unit 007IW, the state after the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed and before the game ball passes through the operating gate 007IW017 is also referred to as a gate waiting state.

FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart showing the accessory opening process (step 007IWS116) in the special symbol process process. In the bonus opening processing, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the bonus release time timer for measuring the release time of the variable winning ball device 007IW020 (feature) has timed out (step 007IWS421). The bonus opening time timer is set when the variable winning ball device 007IW020 is controlled to the open state in the bonus opening preprocessing (step 007IWS115).

If the bonus release time timer has not timed out, the value of the bonus release time timer is set to -1 (step 007IWS422). Further, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V winning opening switch 007IW020a is turned on (step 007IWS423). If the V winning opening switch 007IW020a is in the ON state, the CPU 103 sets the V winning flag indicating that the V winning is done (step 007IWS424).

When the accessory release time timer has timed out, the CPU 103 stops driving the solenoid 007IW083 and controls the variable winning ball device 007IW020 to be in the closed state (step 007IWS425). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the post-processing of closing the accessory (step 007IWS117) (step 007IWS426).

FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing the post-closing process (step 007IWS117) in the special symbol process process. In the post-closing process of the accessory, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step 007IWS451), and if the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 007IWS453. When the small hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 displays on the small hit end display timer the time corresponding to the time when the small hit end display is performed in the image display device 5 (small hit end display time). A value corresponding to the time is set (step 007IWS452), and the process ends.

In step 007IWS453, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step 007IWS454). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the small hit end display time has elapsed, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the V winning flag is set (step 007IWS455). When the V winning flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the high base flag and the high base number counter if it is set (step 007IWS456). If the CPU 103 is set, the CPU 103 resets the flag after the first hit (step 007IWS457). Further, the CPU 103 resets the V winning flag (step 007IWS458). Further, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 007IWS459).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot start pre-processing (step 007IWS118) (step 007IWS460).

When it is confirmed that the V winning flag is not set in the process of step 007IWS455, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to the value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step 007IWS110) (step 007IWS461). ).

FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process (step 007IWS121) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step 007IWS531), and if the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step 007IWS535. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the CPU 103 resets the big hit flag or the small hit flag (step 007IWS532), and controls to send the big hit end designation command (step 007IWS533). Then, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) in which the big hit end display is performed in the image display device 5 in the big hit end display timer (step 007IWS534), and performs processing. finish.

In step 007IWS535, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 007IWS536). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step 007IWS536), the CPU 103 sets the high base flag (step 007IWS537) and controls the gaming state to the high base state. Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the flag is set after the first hit (step 007IWS538). If the flag after the first hit is set (that is, when the big hit game of the first hit is finished), the CPU 103 sets 1 in the high base number counter (step 007IWS539). On the other hand, if the flag after the first hit is not set (that is, when the big hit game in the consecutive villas is ended), the CPU 103 sets 6 in the high base number counter (step 007IWS540). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 007IWS110) (step 007IWS541).

Further, in the feature unit 007IW, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) also executes the gate passage command transmission process in the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart showing a gate passage command transmission process. In the gate passage command transmission process, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the operation gate switch 007IW017a is in the ON state (step 007IWS551). If the actuated gate switch 007IW017a is in the ON state (that is, if the game ball has passed through the actuated gate 007IW017), the CPU 103 directs and controls a gate passage command indicating that the game ball has passed through the actuated gate 007IW017. Control to transmit to the CPU 120 (step 007IWS552).

By executing the gate passage command transmission process shown in FIG. 8-14, in this example, every time the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017, for effect control, regardless of whether or not the gate passage wait state is executed. A gate passage command is transmitted to the CPU 120.

8-15 and 8-16 are flowcharts showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (the area in which the received variation pattern command (effect control command for establishing the variation pattern) is stored) ( Step 007IWS801). Next, the effect control CPU 120 receives data (that is, received display) stored in the variation pattern command read in step 007IWS801 and the display result designation command storage area (the area in which the received display result designation command is stored). The display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the result designation command) (step 007IWS802). That is, by executing the process of step 007IWS802 by the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the decorative pattern) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 has a chance symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream in step 007IWS802. , A combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 007IWS802, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

In step 007IWS802, when the received display result designation command indicates "big hit", the effect control CPU 120 sets as a stop symbol a combination of three symbols having the same symbol. decide. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "small hit", the effect control CPU 120 determines the small hit symbol (for example, a combination of the symbols of "135") as the stop symbol. Then, in the case of "off", a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when accompanied by a reach effect, a combination of decorative symbols with two left and right symbols is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is the "stop symbol" of the decorative symbol.

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

As for the decorative symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols whose left, middle, and right are all the same symbol) that reminds us of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol.

In the feature unit 007IW, in the case of a big hit, there are cases where it is controlled to a 16-round big hit gaming state and a case where it is controlled to a 4-round big hit gaming state.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step 007IWS801 is the variation pattern 6 (step 007IWS803). If the variation pattern is 6, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table for the super reach effect B1 (step 007IWS804). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS826.

If it is not the variation pattern 6, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step 007IWS801 is the variation pattern 7 (step 007IWS805). If the variation pattern 7, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table for the super reach effect B2 (step 007IWS806). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS826.

If it is not the variation pattern 7, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step 007IWS801 is the variation pattern 8 (step 007IWS807). If the variation pattern is 8, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table for the super reach effect B3 (step 007IWS808). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS826.

If it is not the variation pattern 8, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step 007IWS801 is the variation pattern 9 (step 007IWS809). If it is the variation pattern 9, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table for charge effect (step 007IWS810). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS826.

If it is not the variation pattern 9, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read in step 007IWS801 is the variation pattern 10 (step 007IWS811). If the variation pattern is 10, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table for special effect (step 007IWS812).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the image display device 5 is displaying the special effect remaining time display (display indicating the remaining time of the special effect effect period) (step 007IWS813). If the special effect remaining time display is not yet being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the current second reserved storage number in the remaining time timer for measuring the remaining time of the special effect effect period. (Step 007IWS814). In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), in this example, since the fluctuation time is 100 seconds in the fluctuation pattern 10 used when the special effect is executed, the current second hold If the number of stored items is 1, a value corresponding to 100 seconds x 1 = 100 seconds is set in the remaining time timer. If the current second hold storage number is 2, a value corresponding to 100 seconds x 2 = 200 seconds is set in the remaining time timer. If the current second hold storage number is 3, a value corresponding to 100 seconds × 3 = 300 seconds is set in the remaining time timer. If the current second hold storage number is 4, a value corresponding to 100 seconds × 4 = 400 seconds is set in the remaining time timer. Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start displaying the special effect remaining time display according to the set remaining time timer (step 007IWS815).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 erases the hold display area (first hold display area, second hold display area) for displaying the hold display corresponding to the hold storage in the image display device 5 (step 007IWS816). In this example, in the image display device 5, in addition to the first hold display area and the second hold display area, the first hold storage number display and the second hold storage number including a number indicating the first hold storage number are shown. The second reserved storage number display including numbers is also displayed, but even if the display of the special effect remaining time display is started, the display of the first reserved storage number display and the second reserved storage number display is continued.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a special effect executing flag indicating that the special effect is being executed (step 007IWS817). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS826.

If it is not the variation pattern 10 (that is, if it is any of the variation patterns 1 to 4), the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect to be executed during the variation display of the decorative symbol (that is, if it is any of the variation patterns 1 to 4). Step 007IWS818). In step 007IWS818, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the advance notice effect determination table for determining the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect, and determines the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect.

FIG. 8-17 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the advance notice effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-17, determination values are assigned to the advance notice effect determination table for the advance notice effect no, the advance notice effect A, the advance notice effect B, and the advance notice effect C, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 8-17, in the feature unit 007IW, the timings at which the advance notice effects A to C are executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol are different. Specifically, the notice effect A is a notice effect executed during high-speed fluctuation during the change display of the decorative symbol. Further, the notice effect B is a notice effect executed when the reach is established during the variable display of the decorative pattern. Further, the advance notice effect C is a advance notice effect executed after the reach is established during the variable display of the decorative pattern.

As shown in FIG. 8-17, in this feature unit 007IW, the expectation for the big hit (reliability) is the highest when the notice effect C is executed, and the expectation for the next big hit when the notice effect B is executed. The degree (reliability) is high, and the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is the lowest when the notice effect A is executed. Therefore, the feature unit 007IW is configured so that the expectation (reliability) for the big hit becomes higher as the advance notice effect at the later timing is executed.

As specific examples of the advance notice effects A to C, various advance notice effects such as a step-up advance notice effect, a group advance notice effect, a character advance notice effect, and a character advance notice effect can be considered. Further, in this feature unit 007IW, the case where the three types of advance notice effects A to C are executed is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, four or more types of notice effects may be configured to be executable, or conversely, only two types of notice effects may be configured to be executable.

Further, in this feature unit 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the presence / absence of the advance notice effect and the allocation of the advance notice effect A to C are different depending on whether or not the hit is a big hit. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, the type of pseudo-ream, and the presence / absence of advance notice and the allocation of the advance notice effects A to C are configured to be different depending on the number of pseudo-reams. May be good.

When it is decided to execute any of the advance notice effects (Y in step 007IWS819), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the notification effect (step 007IWS820). The "notification effect" is an effect of notifying the period until the advance notice effect is executed before the advance notice effect is executed. In step 007IWS820, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the notification effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the notification effect, and determines whether or not to execute the notification effect. ..

FIG. 8-18 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notification effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-18, determination values are assigned to "without notification effect" and "with notification effect" in the notification effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-18, in this feature unit 007IW, even when the same notice effect is executed, when the notification effect is executed, it is a big hit as compared with the case where the notification effect is not executed. The degree of expectation (reliability) for is high.

In addition, in this feature unit 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8-18, the case where the allocation of the presence / absence of the notification effect is different depending on whether or not it is a big hit is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the allocation of the presence / absence of the notification effect may be different depending on which of the advance notice effects A to C.

When it is decided to execute the notification effect (Y in step 007IWS821), the effect control CPU 120 determines the notification period to be notified before the execution of the advance notice effect (step 007IWS822). In step 007IWS822, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the notification period determination table for determining the notification period, and determines the notification period.

FIG. 8-19 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notification period determination table. Of these, FIG. 8-19 (A) shows a specific example of the notification period determination table used when the advance notice effect A is executed. Further, FIG. 8-19 (B) shows a specific example of the notification period determination table used when the advance notice effect B is executed. Further, FIG. 8-19 (C) shows a specific example of the notification period determination table used when the advance notice effect C is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-19, determination values are assigned to the notification period of "10 seconds", "20 seconds", and "30 seconds" in the notification period determination table, respectively.

The feature unit 007IW is configured to execute a notification effect for notifying the period until the advance notice effect is executed before the advance notice effect is executed. For example, when "10 seconds" is determined as the notification period, a character display such as "10 seconds later?" Is displayed as a notification display on the image display device 5 10 seconds before the advance notice effect is executed. It is notified that the advance notice effect will be executed after 10 seconds. Further, for example, when "20 seconds" is determined as the notification period, a character display such as "20 seconds later?" Is displayed as a notification display on the image display device 5 20 seconds before the advance notice effect is executed. By doing so, it is notified that the advance notice effect will be executed after 20 seconds. Further, for example, when "30 seconds" is determined as the notification period, a character display such as "30 seconds later?" Is displayed as a notification display on the image display device 5 30 seconds before the advance notice effect is executed. By doing so, it is notified that the advance notice effect will be executed after 30 seconds.

The notification mode in the notification effect is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, when "20 seconds" is determined as the notification period, the image display device 5 may notify "10 seconds later?" And then additionally notify "+10 seconds". Further, for example, when "30 seconds" is determined as the notification period, the image display device 5 notifies "10 seconds later?" And then additionally notifies "+10 seconds" or "+20 seconds". You may do it.

As shown in FIG. 8-19 (A), when the advance notice effect A is executed, "10 seconds" is determined with a 100% probability as the notification period. As described above, the notice effect A is a notice effect executed during the high-speed fluctuation immediately after the start of the change of the decorative symbol, so that the notice effect is executed until the notice period is notified until the notice effect is executed. It is not possible to secure a long period. Therefore, when the advance notice effect A executed during the high-speed fluctuation is executed, the notification effect for uniformly notifying "10 seconds" as the notification period is configured to be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (B), when the advance notice effect B is executed, "10 seconds" and "20 seconds" can be determined as the notification period. As described above, since the advance notice effect B is a advance notice effect executed when the reach is established, it is longer than the advance notice effect A from the execution of the notification effect to the notification of the notification period until the advance notice effect is executed. You can secure a period. Therefore, when the notice effect B to be executed when the reach is established is executed, the notification effect for notifying "10 seconds" and the notification effect for notifying "20 seconds" as the notification period are configured to be executable. ing.

As shown in FIG. 8-19 (B)
When the notice effect B is executed, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher when the notification period of "20 seconds" is notified than when the notification period of "10 seconds" is notified. It's getting higher. Therefore, the feature unit 007IW is configured so that the higher the notification period is, the higher the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (C), when the advance notice effect C is executed, "10 seconds", "20 seconds", and "30 seconds" can be determined as the notification period. As described above, the advance notice effect C is a advance notice effect executed after the reach is established. Therefore, as compared with the advance notice effect A and the advance notice effect B, the advance notice effect is executed to notify the notification period, and then the advance notice effect is executed. You can secure a long period until it is done. Therefore, when the notice effect C, which is executed when the reach is established, is executed, the notification effect of notifying "10 seconds", the notification effect of notifying "20 seconds", and the notification effect of notifying "30 seconds" as the notification period are executed. And is configured to be feasible.

As shown in FIG. 8-19 (C), when the notice effect C is executed, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the highest when "30 seconds" is notified as the notification period, and "20 seconds". When "" is notified, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the next highest, and when "10 seconds" is notified, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the lowest. Therefore, the feature unit 007IW is configured so that the higher the notification period is, the higher the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot.

As already described, in this feature unit 007IW, the higher the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is, the higher the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is when the advance notice effect at the later timing is executed (see FIG. 8-17), and as a result. The later the advance notice effect is executed, the longer the notification period is notified.

Further, the feature unit 007IW shows a case where three types of periods of "10 seconds", "20 seconds" and "30 seconds" are notified as the notification period, but the notification period is not limited to such a mode. For example, four or more types of notification periods may be configured to be able to be notified, or conversely, only two types of notification periods may be configured to be able to be notified.

Further, in this feature unit 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the case where the allocation of the type of the notification period is different depending on whether or not it is a big hit is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it is configured so that the allocation of the type of the notification period is different depending on whether or not there is a reach, the type of reach, the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the type of pseudo-ream, the number of pseudo-reams, and whether the notice effects A to C are used. May be good.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the notification mode of the notification period (step 007IWS823). In step 007IWS823, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the notification mode determination table for determining the notification mode, and determines the notification mode.

FIG. 8-20 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notification mode determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-20, in the notification mode determination table, determination values are assigned to "rectangular display", "elliptical display", and "diamond display" as notification modes, respectively.

When "rectangular display" is determined as the notification mode, for example, the notification effect is executed by displaying a character display such as "10 seconds later?" As a notification display in the rectangular display. When "elliptical display" is determined as the notification mode, the notification effect is executed, for example, by displaying a character display such as "10 seconds later?" In the elliptical display as the notification display. When "diamond display" is determined as the notification mode, the notification effect is executed, for example, by displaying a character display such as "10 seconds later?" In the diamond display as the notification display.

As shown in FIG. 8-20, when the diamond display is determined as the notification mode, the expectation for the jackpot (reliability) is the highest, and when the elliptical display is determined as the notification mode, the expectation for the next jackpot (reliability) is the highest. The reliability) is high, and when the rectangular display is determined as the notification mode, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is the lowest.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the numerical effect (step 007IWS824). The "numerical effect" is an effect that is executed using numbers or numerical values from the time when the notification effect is executed to notify the notification period until the notification period elapses and the advance notice effect is executed. In step 007IWS824, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using a numerical effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the numerical effect, and determines whether or not to execute the numerical effect. ..

FIG. 8-21 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the numerical effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-21, determination values are assigned to "without numerical effect" and "with numerical effect" in the numerical effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-21, in the feature unit 007IW, when the numerical effect is executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than the case where the numerical effect is not executed.

Further, in this feature unit 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the case where the allocation of the presence / absence of the numerical effect is different depending on whether or not it is a big hit is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it is configured so that the allocation of the presence / absence of the numerical effect is different depending on the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, the type of pseudo-ream, the number of pseudo-reams, and the advance notice effects A to C. May be good.

Further, for example, the allocation of the presence / absence of the numerical effect may be different depending on the type of the notification period (“10 seconds”, “20 seconds”, “30 seconds”). Further, for example, when a plurality of types of numerical effects can be executed, it may be configured so that different types of numerical effects can be easily executed depending on the type of notification period. For example, when the notification period is short "10 seconds", it is easy to execute the numerical effect A executed at an early timing, and when the notification period is long "30 seconds", the numerical effect executed at a late timing is easy to execute. It may be configured not to execute B. Further, for example, in the case of "10 seconds" where the notification period is short, it is easy to execute the numerical effect α in which the numbers are displayed one after another at a fast interval, and in the case of "30 seconds" where the notification period is long, it is slow. It may be configured not to execute the numerical effect β in which the numbers are displayed one after another at intervals.

Further, for example, the range of the numbers appearing in the numerical effect may be different depending on the type of the notification period. Further, for example, the presence / absence of the numerical effect and the allocation of the type of the numerical effect may be different depending on the notification mode (rectangular display, elliptical display, rhombus display) of the notification effect.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the fluctuation pattern (step 007IWS825). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS826.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in steps 007IWS804, S806, S808, S810, S812, and S825 (step 007IWS826).

The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of the fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the decorative pattern in the variable mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Further, the process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

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

Further, the effect control CPU 120 serves as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, effect component 5) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts) is executed (step 007IWS827). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In this feature unit 007IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, while the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the above.

Further, in this feature unit 007IW, super reach effects A1 and A2 and story reach effects (reach effects that display an image in which a series of stories develop) are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. , When the variation patterns 3 and 4 including the super reach effects A1 and A2 are specified in the variation pattern command, the process table including the super reach effects A1 and A2 is selected in step 007IWS825, and the process table including the super reach effects A1 and A2 is selected according to the selected process table. By executing the processes of step 007IWS827 and step 007IWS845, which will be described later, the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed during the variation display of the decorative symbol (however, in this example, the super reach effect A1 using the variation pattern 3). Is executed and the effect of the same mode is executed depending on the case where the super reach effect A2 is executed using the variation pattern 4, but the variation time is different (see FIG. 8-3).

In this example, the super reach effect A1 and the super reach effect A2 are collectively referred to as a super reach effect A. Further, in this example, the super reach effect A is a common effect that can be executed in common depending on whether the jackpot is a big hit or not.

When the variation pattern 5 including the story reach effect is specified in the variation pattern command, the process table including the story reach effect is selected in step 007IWS825, and step 007IWS827 and step 007IWS845 described later according to the selected process table. By executing the process of, the story reach effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern.

As already described, in this feature unit 007IW, there are cases where it is controlled to a 16-round jackpot gaming state and cases where it is controlled to a 4-round jackpot gaming state, but the super reach effects A1 and A2 Can be executed in the case of an outlier, and in the case of a big hit, it is executed in both the case of being controlled to the 16-round big-hit gaming state and the case of being controlled to the 4-round big-hit gaming state. May be done. On the other hand, the story reach effect can be executed when it is out of the game, and when it becomes a big hit, it may be executed only when it is controlled to the big hit game state of 16 rounds, and the big hit game state of 4 rounds. When controlled by, the story reach effect is not executed.

When the variation pattern 6 including the super reach effect B1 is specified in the variation pattern command, the process table including the super reach effect B1 is selected in step 007IWS804, and step 007IWS827 and the step 007IWS827 described later according to the selected process table are selected. By executing the process of step 007IWS845, the super reach effect B1 is executed for a variation time of 60 seconds during the variation display of the special symbol. In this example, when the super reach effect B1 is executed, the image display device 5 only displays the effect of the super reach effect B1 and does not execute the variable display of the decorative pattern.

When the variation pattern 7 including the super reach effect B2 is specified in the variation pattern command, the process table including the super reach effect B2 is selected in step 007IWS806, and the process table described later is described in step 007IWS827 and the process table according to the selected process table. By executing the process of step 007IWS845, the first half of the super reach effect B2 is executed for a variation time of 30 seconds during the variation display of the special symbol. In this example, the effect of the same effect as that of the super reach effect B1 is executed as the super reach effect B2, but since the variation pattern 7 has a variation time of only 30 seconds, the variation display of the special symbol is executed. Only the first half of the super reach effect B2 for 30 seconds can be executed. In this example, the second half of the super reach effect B2 is executed in the gate passage waiting state, and the super reach effect B2 is performed for a total of 60 seconds from the variable display period of the special symbol to the gate passage waiting state. Will be executed. Therefore, in this example, if the game ball is passed through the operating gate 007IW017 during the execution of the super reach effect B2, the super reach effect B2 may be interrupted in the middle and the game may shift to the big hit game. In this example, when the super reach effect B2 is executed, the image display device 5 only displays the effect of the super reach effect B2, and does not execute the variable display of the decorative pattern.

When the variation pattern 8 including the super reach effect B3 is specified in the variation pattern command, the process table including the super reach effect B3 is selected in step 007IWS808, and step 007IWS827 and the following step 007IWS827 described later according to the selected process table are selected. By executing the process of step 007IWS845, the effect of the super reach effect B3 is executed over the variation time of 30 seconds during the variation display of the special symbol. In this example, as the super reach effect B3, the same effect content as the super reach effect B1 and the super reach effect B2 is executed, but since the variation pattern 8 has a variation time of only 30 seconds, it is super. An effect similar to that of the reach effect B1 and the super reach effect B2 is executed so that the effect of the effect content is interrupted in the middle. In this example, after the super reach effect B3, the sudden right effect described later is executed in the gate waiting state. In this example, when the super reach effect B3 is executed, the image display device 5 only displays the effect of the super reach effect B3, and does not execute the variable display of the decorative pattern.

In this example, the super reach effect B1, the super reach effect B2, and the super reach effect B3 are collectively referred to as a super reach effect B. Further, in this example, the super reach effect B is a common effect that can be executed in common depending on whether the jackpot is a big hit or not.

When the variation pattern 9 including the charge effect is specified in the variation pattern command, the process table including the charge effect is selected in step 007IWS810, and the processes of step 007IWS827 and step 007IWS845 described later according to the selected process table are selected. By executing, the effect of the charge effect is executed over the variation time of 60 seconds during the variation display of the special symbol. In this example, as a charge effect, an effect of urging the accumulation of the second reserved memory is executed. Further, in this example, when the charge effect is executed, the image display device 5 only displays the effect of the charge effect, and does not execute the variable display of the decorative pattern.

When the variation pattern 10 including the special effect is specified in the variation pattern command, the process table including the special effect is selected in step 007IWS812, and the processes of step 007IWS827 and step 007IWS845 described later according to the selected process table are selected. Is executed, the effect of the special effect is executed for a variation time of 100 seconds (up to 400 seconds of the variation display of the second special symbol four times) during one variation display of the second special symbol. For example, during the execution of the special effect, the background screen of the image display device 5 is changed to the background color (for example, yellow) corresponding to the special effect, and the display of the remaining time of the special effect is displayed. Further, when the game ball passes through the operating gate 007IW017 during the execution of the special effect, the variable display of the pseudo decorative symbol (pseudo symbol) is executed, and the operating gate 007IW017 is further displayed during the variable display of the pseudo symbol. When the game ball passes through, an effect of displaying a pseudo hold display (pseudo hold display) is executed. In this example, when the special effect is executed, the image display device 5 executes the variable display of the pseudo symbol, but does not execute the variable display of the real decorative symbol.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step 007IWS828).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process (step S172) during variable display (step 007IWS829).

FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart showing the variable display during effect process (step S172) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step 007IWS841) and 1 subtracts the variable time timer value (step 007IWS842). When the process timer times out (step 007IWS843), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 007IWS844). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step 007IWS845).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the notification start timing of the notification period when the execution of the notification effect is determined (step 007IWS846). Whether or not the notification start timing of the notification period has been reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 007IWS828. If it is the notification start timing of the notification period, the effect control CPU 120 displays the notification display of the notification period on the image display device 5 and controls to start the notification effect (step 007IWS847). For example, if the notification period is determined to be "10 seconds" and the notification mode is determined to be rectangular, the notification display including the character display of "10 seconds later?" Is displayed in the rectangular display. Further, for example, when the notification period is determined to be "30 seconds" and the diamond display is determined as the notification mode, the notification display including the character display of "30 seconds later?" Is displayed in the diamond display.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a notification period measurement timer for measuring the remaining time of the notification period (step 007IWS848). For example, if the notification period is determined to be "10 seconds", a value corresponding to 10 seconds is set in the notification period measurement timer in step 007IWS848. Further, for example, when the notification period is determined to be "20 seconds", a value corresponding to 20 seconds is set in the notification period measurement timer in step 007IWS848. Further, for example, when the notification period is determined to be "30 seconds", a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in the notification period measurement timer in step 007IWS848.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the notification end timing of the notification period when the execution of the notification effect is determined (step 007IWS849). Whether or not the notification end timing of the notification period has been reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 007IWS828. If the notification end timing of the notification period is reached, the effect control CPU 120 erases the notification display of the notification period displayed on the image display device 5 and controls to end the notification effect (step 007IWS850).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the execution timing of the numerical effect when the execution of the numerical effect is determined (step 007IWS851). It should be noted that whether or not the execution timing of the numerical effect is set can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 007IWS828. It should be noted that the execution timing of the numerical effect shall arrive between the execution of the notification effect and the execution of the advance notice effect. If it is the execution timing of the numerical effect, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to execute the numerical effect (step 007IWS852).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the notification period measurement timer is a value corresponding to the remaining 3 seconds, 2 seconds, or 1 second after the execution of the notification effect (step 007IWS853). .. If the value of the notification period measurement timer is a value corresponding to the remaining 3 seconds, 2 seconds or 1 second (that is, if the remaining time of the notification period is 3 seconds, 2 seconds or 1 second), the effect is produced. The control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display the remaining time display according to the remaining time of the notification period (step 007IWS854). For example, if the remaining time is 3 seconds, the character display of "3 seconds remaining" is displayed as the remaining time display. Further, for example, when the remaining time is 2 seconds, the character display of "remaining 2 seconds" is displayed as the remaining time display. Further, for example, when the remaining time is 1 second, the character display of "1 second remaining" is displayed as the remaining time display.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the notification period measurement timer has timed out after the notification effect is executed (step 007IWS855). If the notification period measurement timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to execute the advance notice effect (step 007IWS856). For example, if the execution of the advance notice effect A is decided, the advance notice effect A is executed, if the execution of the advance notice effect B is decided, the advance notice effect B is executed, and if the execution of the advance notice effect C is decided. If there is, the notice effect C is executed.

The feature unit 007IW may decide not to execute the notification effect when the advance notice effect is executed. However, when the notification effect is not executed, for example, the variable time timer set in step 007IWS828 may be determined. By confirming the value, whether it is the execution timing of the advance notice effect A during high-speed fluctuation, the execution timing of the advance notice effect B when the reach is established, and the execution timing of the advance notice effect C after the reach is established. It suffices to determine whether or not it is, and to execute the advance notice effects A to C.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effect B1 is executed (step 007IWS857). It should be noted that whether or not the super reach effect B1 is executed can be determined, for example, by confirming whether or not the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command is the fluctuation pattern 6. When the super reach effect B1 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines the hit / fail notification effect after the super reach effect B1 (the effect of notifying whether or not it is a big hit (the big hit notification effect of notifying that it is a big hit). Or, it is confirmed whether or not it is the execution timing of (step 007IWS858). Whether or not it is the execution timing of the hit / miss notification effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 007IWS828 of the variable display start setting process.

If it is the execution timing of the hit / miss notification effect, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display of the special symbol this time is a big hit (step 007IWS859). Whether or not it is a big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the content of the display result designation command. In the case of a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 controls the movable member 007IW078 to operate by driving the motor 007IW078a (step 007IWS860).

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step 007IWS861), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step 007IWS862).

8-23 and 8-24 are flowcharts showing the special figure hit waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first controls to stop and display the determined stop symbols (missing symbols, big hit symbols, small hit symbols) (step 007IWS871).

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 007IWS871 (Y in step 007IWS872), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the story reach effect is executed in the variable display that ends this time (step 007IWS873). Whether or not the story reach effect has been executed can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. When the story reach effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the gate passage waiting effect including the ending effect (step 007IWS874).

The "end effect" is an effect of displaying an image corresponding to the end part of the story in the story reach effect. By executing the process of step 007IWS888,007IWS904 described later according to the process table selected in step 007IWS874, the ending effect is executed in the gate passage waiting state, and the story reach effect during the variable display of the decorative symbol is changed to the gate passage waiting state. A series of story productions are performed over the ending production inside.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is in the high base state (step 007IWS875). Whether or not the player is in the high base state can be determined, for example, by checking the effect control command that can specify the game state received from the game control microcomputer 100. For example, when a background specification command for designating the background screen of the image display device 5 is configured so that the game state can also be specified (for example, a high base state background specification command capable of specifying a high base state and a low base state can be specified). Based on the fact that the base state background specification command) and the high base state background specification command have been received, it may be determined that the high base state is in progress.

If it is in the high base state, the process proceeds to step 007IWS887. Unless it is in the high base state (that is, in the low base state), the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to superimpose and display the caution display (step 007IWS876). For example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to superimpose and display a character display such as "(caution) movie ends when passing through a gate" as a caution display. Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS887.

As described above, this feature unit 007IW executes the ending effect for the story reach effect in the gate waiting state, but in the low base state, the ending effect occurs when the game ball passes through the operating gate 007IW017. It is configured to end the production. Therefore, if the game ball is passed through the operating gate 007IW017 early in the low base state, the ending effect ends in the middle and cannot be seen until the end. Therefore, in the low base state, by executing the process of step 007IWS876 and displaying the caution display, if the game ball is passed through the operation gate 007IW017 early, the ending effect will end in the middle. I am trying to make it noticeable to the player.

Unless the story reach effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effects A1 and A2 have been executed in the variable display that ends this time (step 007IWS877). Whether or not the super reach effects A1 and A2 have been executed can be determined, for example, by checking the fluctuation pattern command stored in the fluctuation pattern command storage area. When the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the gate passage waiting effect including the promotion display (step 007IWS878). The "promotion display" is a display prompting the actuating gate 007IW017 to aim at the right side of the game area and perform a firing operation in order to pass the game ball. For example, as a promotion display, a character display such as "right-handed" is superimposed and displayed on the image display device 5.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a gate passage waiting time measurement timer for measuring the elapsed time from the gate passage waiting state (step 007IWS879). In this example, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to 10 seconds in the gate passage waiting time measurement timer. Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS887.

Unless the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effect B1 is executed by the variable display of the special symbol ending this time (step 007IWS880). Whether or not the super reach effect B1 has been executed can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. When the super reach effect B1 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the right-handed notification effect (a so-called right-handed effect) (step 007IWS881). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS887.

Unless the super reach effect B1 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effect B2 is executed by the variable display of the special symbol ending this time (step 007IWS882). Whether or not the super reach effect B2 has been executed can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. When the super reach effect B2 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the effect in the latter half of the super reach effect B2 (step 007IWS883). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS887.

Unless the super reach effect B2 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effect B3 is executed by the variable display of the special symbol ending this time (step 007IWS884). Whether or not the super reach effect B3 has been executed can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. When the super reach effect B3 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the sudden right effect (step 007IWS885). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS887.

Unless the super reach effect B3 is executed (for example, when a big hit is obtained only by the normal reach), the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the normal gate passage waiting effect (step 007IWS886). As the normal gate passage waiting effect, for example, the promotion display may be performed in the same manner as when the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed, or when the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed. Accelerated display with a smaller display size (for example, right-handed display with a smaller display size) may be performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS887.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 007IWS887), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed (step 007IWS888).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the gate passage waiting effect process (step 007IWS889).

When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 007IWS871 (Y in step 007IWS890), the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table according to the small hit medium effect (step 007IWS891). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 007IWS892), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed (step 007IWS893).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process (step 007IWS894).

In this example, since the variable winning ball device 007IW020 (feature) is controlled to be in the open state during the small hit game, the variable winning ball device 007IW020 (feature) is used as the small hit medium effect in the small hit medium effect process. ) Is performed.

When it is determined not to make a big hit or a small hit (N in step 007IWS890), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start wait process (step S170). Update to (step 007IWS895).

Further, in this feature unit 007IW, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the special figure hit waiting process (step S173), the process shifts to the gate passage waiting effect process instead of immediately shifting to the big hit middle effect process (step S176). (See step 007IWS889).

8-25 and 8-26 are flowcharts showing the gate passage waiting effect processing. In the gate passage waiting effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 007IWS901). When the process timer times out (step 007IWS902), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 007IWS903). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step 007IWS904).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received (step 007IWS905). As described above, in this example, the jackpot start designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 007IW017 in the gate passage waiting state (see steps 007IWS151 and S152), so that step 007IWS905 If the jackpot start designation command is received, it can be seen that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 007IW017 while waiting for the gate to pass. In this case, when the jackpot start designation command is received, after the processes of steps 007IWS906 to S917 described later are executed, the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the jackpot middle effect process in step 007IWS918. After the next timer interruption, it will shift to the big hit middle production process. On the other hand, when the jackpot start designation command is not received, only the processing of steps 007IWS919 to S929 described later is executed, the value of the effect control process flag is not updated, and the jackpot start designation command is not received. During (while the game ball is not passing through the operating gate 007IW017), the gate passage waiting effect processing shown in FIGS. 8-25 and 8-26 is repeatedly executed for each timer interruption.

In addition, not limited to the processing mode shown in this example, for example, it may be configured to confirm whether or not the gate passage command has been received in step 007IWS905 (in this case, the jackpot start designation command may not be necessary). ).

If the jackpot start designation command has been received (that is, if the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the story reach effect has been executed with the variable display that has ended this time. (Step 007IWS906). Whether or not the story reach effect has been executed can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

When the story reach effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is in the high base state (step 007IWS907). Whether or not the player is in the high base state can be determined, for example, by checking the effect control command that can specify the game state received from the game control microcomputer 100. For example, when a background specification command for designating the background screen of the image display device 5 is configured so that the game state can also be specified (for example, a high base state background specification command capable of specifying a high base state and a low base state can be specified). Based on the fact that the base state background specification command) and the high base state background specification command have been received, it may be determined that the high base state is in progress.

In the high base state, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the big hit medium effect including the ending effect (step 007IWS908). If it is not in the high base state (that is, if it is in the low base state), the process table corresponding to the normal jackpot medium effect is selected (step 007IWS909). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS916.

By executing the processes of steps 007IWS906 to S909, in this feature unit 007IW, if the feature unit 007IW is in the high base state, the ending effect continues even if the game ball passes through the operating gate 007IW017 and shifts to the big hit game state. Is executed. On the other hand, in the low base state, the ending effect is ended based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 007IW017.

In this feature unit 007IW, by executing the processes of steps 007IWS907 to S909, whether to end or continue the ending effect triggered by the passage of the game ball of the operating gate 007IW017 depending on whether or not it is in the high base state. Is different, or whether or not the caution display is displayed depending on whether or not the high base state is displayed by executing the process of steps 007IWS875 to S876, while the high base state is set. Regardless of whether or not, the story reach production itself shows the same case, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured to execute different story reach effects depending on whether it is in the high base state or the low base state. In this case, for example, the position as the reach is the same story reach production in the case of the high base state and the case of the low base state, but the production content of the story reach production is different (for example, different stories). (For example, the effect of the effect content of the above) and the variation time (for example, the effect period of the reach) may be different.

Unless the story reach effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effects A1 and A2 have been executed in the variable display ended this time (step 007IWS910). Whether or not the super reach effects A1 and A2 have been executed can be determined, for example, by checking the fluctuation pattern command stored in the fluctuation pattern command storage area. When the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed, the effect control CPU 120 is a jackpot including a roulette effect according to the jackpot type (in this example, whether it is a 16-round jackpot or a 4-round jackpot). Select the process table according to the medium effect (step 007IWS911). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS916.

By executing the processing of steps 007IWS910 to S911, in this feature unit 007IW, after the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 and the jackpot game. At the start of the game, a roulette effect is executed to incite whether it is a 16-round jackpot or a 4-round jackpot, and if the final 16-round jackpot is reached, a 16-round jackpot is performed. If it is a big hit of 4 rounds, it is notified that it is a big hit of 4 rounds.

Unless the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not any of the super reach effects B1 to B3 is executed in the variation display ended this time (step 007IWS912). Whether or not any of the super reach effects B1 to B3 has been executed can be determined, for example, by checking the fluctuation pattern command stored in the fluctuation pattern command storage area. If any of the super reach effects B1 to B3 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the movable member 007IW078 is in operation (step 007IWS913). If the movable member 007IW078 is not in operation, the effect control CPU 120 controls the movable member 007IW078 to operate by driving the motor 007IW078a (step 007IWS914). Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the normal big hit medium effect (step 007IWS915). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS916.

By executing the process of steps 007IWS912-S914, in this example, when the super reach effects B1 to B3 are executed, the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017 (in this example, the jackpot start designation command). The movable member 007IW078 is operated based on (which can be determined by the reception of).

However, when the super reach effect B2 is executed, the movable member 007IW078 may be operated even at the timing when the big hit notification effect is executed while waiting for the gate to pass (see step 007IWS921), and the big hit notification effect happens by chance. It is also conceivable that the game ball passes through the operating gate 007IW017 when the movable member 007IW078 is being operated. Therefore, in this case, since the movable member 007IW078 is already in operation, the process of operating the movable member 007IW078 in duplicate is prevented by executing the determination process of step 007IWS913.

Unless the super reach effects B1 to B3 are executed (for example, when a big hit is obtained only by the normal reach), the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the normal big hit medium effect (step 007IWS915). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS916.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 007IWS916), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed (step 007IWS917).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during the big hit (step 007IWS918).

If the jackpot start designation command has not been received in step 007IWS905 (that is, if the game ball has not yet passed through the operating gate 007IW017), the effect control CPU 120 executes the super reach effect B2 with the variation display that has ended this time. Check if this is the case (step 007IWS919). Whether or not the super reach effect B2 is executed can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. When executing the super reach effect B2, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the execution timing of the hit / fail notification effect (effect for notifying whether or not it is a big hit) after the super reach effect B2. (Step 007IWS920). If it is the execution timing of the hit / fail notification effect (in this example, since the gate is waiting to pass, the hit / fail notification effect (big hit notification effect) for notifying that the hit is a big hit is always executed). The effect control CPU 120 controls the movable member 007IW078 to operate by driving the motor 007IW078a (step 007IWS921).

Unless the super reach effect B2 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the gate passage waiting time measurement timer is 0 (step 007IWS922). If the value of the gate passage waiting time measurement timer is not 0, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the gate passage waiting time measurement timer (step 007IWS923), and the value of the gate passage waiting time measurement timer after the subtraction is 0. It is confirmed whether or not it is (step 007IWS924).

If the value of the gate passage waiting time measurement timer after the subtraction is 0, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the jackpot type is a jackpot of 16 rounds (step 007IWS925). Whether or not the jackpot type is a 16-round jackpot is checked, for example, whether or not the display result specification command stored in the display result specification command storage area specifies a 16-round jackpot. It can be determined by this.

If it is a 16-round jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the 16R jackpot notification effect for notifying that it is a 16-round jackpot (step 007IWS926). In step 007IWS926, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the 16R jackpot notification effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the 16R jackpot notification effect, and executes the 16R jackpot notification effect. Decide whether or not. In this example, it is determined that the 16R jackpot notification effect is executed with a probability of 50%.

When it is decided to execute the 16R jackpot notification effect (Y in step 007IWS927), the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process table according to the 16R jackpot notification effect (step 007IWS928), and restarts the process timer. Start (step 007IWS929).

When 10 seconds have passed without the game ball passing through the operation gate 007IW017 after the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by executing the process of steps 007IWS922-S929. If it is a big hit of 16 rounds, a 16R big hit notification effect may be executed by lottery.

Further, in the feature unit 007IW, the effect control CPU 120 displays a pseudo hold display after executing, for example, the effect random number update process in step S77 in the loop process of the effect control main process shown in FIG. Executes the pseudo hold display process. FIG. 8-27 is a flowchart showing a pseudo hold display process.

In the pseudo hold display process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the special effect executing flag is set (step 007IWS201). If the special effect executing flag is set (that is, if the special effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the gate passage command has been received (step 007IWS202). If the gate passage command is received (that is, if the game ball has passed through the operation gate 007IW017), the effect control CPU 120 has an upper limit of 4 pseudo-hold displays displayed on the image display device 5. It is confirmed whether or not it is (step 007IWS203).

If the number of pseudo-holding displays being displayed is less than 4, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display mode of the pseudo-holding display to be newly displayed according to the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol being executed. Determine (step 007IWS204). In step 007IWS204, the effect control CPU 120 executes a lottery process based on a random number using the pseudo-hold display mode determination table for determining the display mode of the pseudo-hold display, and newly displays the display mode of the pseudo-hold display. To decide.

FIG. 8-28 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the pseudo-holding display mode determination table. Of these, FIG. 8-28 (A) shows a pseudo-holding display mode determination table for disengagement. Further, FIG. 8-28 (B) shows a pseudo-hold display mode determination table for small hits. Further, FIG. 8-28 (C) shows a pseudo-holding display mode determination table for big hits. As shown in FIG. 8-28, in the pseudo-holding display mode determination table, determination values are assigned to blue, green, and red as display modes of the pseudo-holding display.

For example, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the display result designation command, and specifies whether the variable display result of the variable display of the second special symbol being executed is off, a small hit, or a big hit. Then, one of the pseudo-holding display mode determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-28 (A) to (C) is selected according to the specified variation display result, and a new pseudo-holding display mode determination table is used. The display mode of the pseudo-holding display to be displayed in is determined.

As shown in FIGS. 8-28, in this example, in the case of a small hit, the ratio of determining green as the display mode of the pseudo-holding display is relatively high as compared with the case of a miss or a large hit. Further, in the case of a big hit, the ratio of determining red as the display mode of the pseudo-holding display is relatively high as compared with the case of a miss or a small hit.

The method of determining the display mode of the pseudo-holding display is not limited to that shown in this example. For example, if the variable display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit and the remaining time of the variable display of the second special symbol is less than a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), 50%. The display mode of the pseudo-holding display may be determined to be red with a higher probability such as 60% or 60%. Further, for example, when the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is a small hit and the remaining time of the variation display of the second special symbol is a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) or less. , 50%, 60%, and the like, the display mode of the pseudo-holding display may be determined to be green with a higher probability.

Further, in this example, as the display mode of the pseudo hold display, the case where the display color of the pseudo hold display is different is shown, but the display color of the pseudo hold display is not limited to such a mode, and for example, the shape of the pseudo hold display (for example, a round display) is shown. , Triangular display, rhombus display, star-shaped display) may be configured to be different.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to increase the pseudo hold display by 1 in the determined display mode (step 007IWS205).

Further, in the feature unit 007IW, the effect control CPU 120 further executes the variable display of the pseudo symbol after executing the pseudo hold display process in the loop process of the effect control main process shown in FIG. 7. Execute pseudo-variable process processing. FIG. 8-29 is a flowchart showing the pseudo-variation process process.

In the pseudo-variation process process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the special effect executing flag is set (step 007IWS211). If the special effect executing flag is set (that is, if the special effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the remaining time timer (step 007IWS212). Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to update the display of the special effect remaining time display according to the remaining time timer after subtraction (step 007IWS213). Then, any one of steps 007IWS220 to S222 is performed.

The processes of steps 007IWS220 to S222 are as follows.

Pseudo-variation start setting process (step 007IWS220): Executed when the pseudo-variation process flag is 0. Controls to start the variable display of the pseudo symbol. Then, the internal state (pseudo-variation process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to the processing during the pseudo-variation.

Pseudo-variable process (step 007IWS221): Executed when the pseudo-variable process flag is 1. The variation display time of the variation display of the pseudo symbol is measured, and the control during the variation display of the pseudo symbol is performed. Then, the internal state (pseudo-variation process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to the pseudo-variation stop processing.

Pseudo-variation stop processing (step 007IWS222): Executed when the pseudo-variation process flag is 2. Controls to stop the variable display of the pseudo symbol and stop and display the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol. Then, the internal state (pseudo-variation process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to the pseudo-variation start setting process.

FIG. 8-30 is a flowchart showing a pseudo-variation start setting process (step 007IWS220) in the pseudo-variation process process. In the pseudo-variation start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the value of the variation time timer set in step 007IWS828 of the variable display start setting process is a value indicating 10 seconds or less (step). 007IWS231).

If the value of the fluctuation time timer is a value indicating 10 seconds or less (that is, if the remaining time of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol being executed is 10 seconds or less), the effect control CPU 120 is being executed. It is confirmed whether or not the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol of No. 2 is a big hit (step 007IWS232). Whether or not the variable display result of the variable display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit can be determined by, for example, checking the content of the display result designation command. If the variable display result of the variable display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 has a big hit symbol (for example, a symbol in which the pseudo symbols on the left, middle, and right are aligned with the same symbol) as a stop symbol of the pseudo symbol. (Combination of) is determined (step 007IWS233).

If the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is not a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is a small hit. (Step 007IWS234). Whether or not the variable display result of the variable display of the second special symbol being executed is a small hit can be determined, for example, by checking the content of the display result designation command. If the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is a small hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines the small hit symbol (for example, a combination of symbols of "135") as the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol. (Step 007IWS235).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the value of the fluctuation time timer (that is, the remaining time of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol being executed) in the pseudo fluctuation time timer for measuring the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol. Value to be set) (step 007IWS236). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS242.

When the value of the fluctuation time timer in step 007IWS231 is not a value indicating 10 seconds or less (that is, when the remaining time of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol being executed is longer than 10 seconds), or when it is being executed in step 007IWS234. When the variation display result of the variation display of the second special symbol is not a small hit (that is, it is a miss), the effect control CPU 120 determines the missed symbol as the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol (step 007IWS237). ..

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the remaining time timer is a value indicating 10 seconds or less (step 007IWS238). If the value of the remaining time timer is a value corresponding to 10 seconds or less (that is, if the remaining time of the effect period of the special effect is 10 seconds or less), the effect control CPU 120 is a pseudo-variable time timer. Is set to the value of the remaining time timer (that is, the value corresponding to the remaining time of the effect period of the special effect) (step 007IWS239). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS242.

If the value of the remaining time timer is not a value indicating 10 seconds or less, the effect control CPU 120 determines the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol (step 007IWS240). In step 007IWS240), the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using a pseudo-variation time determination table for determining the variation time of the variation display of the pseudo symbol, and determines the variation time of the variation display of the pseudo symbol. decide.

FIG. 8-31 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the pseudo fluctuation time determination table. As shown in FIGS. 8-31, in this example, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol is determined to be 5.0 seconds, 7.7 seconds, or 10.0 seconds.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the determined pseudo fluctuation display in the pseudo fluctuation time timer (step 007IWS241). Then, the process proceeds to step 007IWS242.

In this example, since the variation display of the pseudo symbol is only a pseudo variation display of the decorative symbol, it is not always necessary to be performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, and the pseudo variation time of step 007IWS240. Is determined independently of the fluctuation time of the second special symbol. Therefore, in this example, even if the variation display of the second special symbol is stopped and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation display of the pseudo symbol may continue, and conversely, the variation display of the pseudo symbol is stopped. Even if the stop symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the second special symbol may continue.

However, even during the production period of the special effect, for example, when the production period of the special effect is the maximum of 400 seconds, the change display of the second special symbol in the middle of the special effect is a big hit. In such a case, if the variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the pseudo symbol are executed completely independently, the variation display of the pseudo symbol ends in an unnatural state. There is a risk of doing so. Therefore, in this example, even in the middle of the production period of the special effect, the variation display of the second special symbol being executed becomes a big hit, and the remaining time of the variation display of the second special symbol is 10 seconds or less. If, the jackpot symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol by executing the processes of steps 007IWS231 to S0233 and S236, and the remaining time of the variation display of the second special symbol is set as the pseudo variation time. , The variable display of the second special symbol and the variable display of the pseudo symbol are stopped at the same time, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, in this example, even in the middle of the production period of the special effect, the variation display of the second special symbol being executed is a small hit, and the remaining time of the variation display of the second special symbol is 10 seconds. If it is as follows, by executing the process of steps 007IWS231, S234 to S236, the small hit symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol, and the remaining time of the variation display of the second special symbol is used as the pseudo variation time. It is set so that the variable display of the second special symbol and the variable display of the pseudo symbol are stopped at the same time and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the remaining time timer is equal to or less than the value corresponding to 20 seconds (step 007IWS242). If the value of the remaining time timer is equal to or less than the value corresponding to 20 seconds (that is, if the remaining time of the effect period of the special effect is 20 seconds or less), the effect control CPU 120 is in the running position. 2 The type of concealment effect for gradually concealing the pseudo-holding display is determined according to the variation display result of the variation display of the special symbol (step 007IWS243). In step 007IWS243, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using a concealment effect type determination table for determining the type of concealment effect, and determines the type of concealment effect.

FIG. 8-32 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the concealment effect type determination table. Of these, FIG. 8-32 (A) shows a specific example of a concealment effect type determination table for disengagement. Further, FIG. 8-32 (B) shows a specific example of a concealment effect type determination table for small hits. Further, FIG. 8-32 (C) shows a specific example of a concealment effect type determination table for a big hit. As shown in FIGS. 8-32, determination values are assigned to the concealment effects A to C in the concealment effect type determination table.

In this example, the concealment effect is executed in such a manner that the pseudo-holding display displayed on the image display device 5 is gradually concealed by a predetermined concealed image. In this case, a maximum of four pseudo-holding displays are displayed, but the pseudo-holding display that is digested (erased) last among the plurality of pseudo-holding displays is gradually concealed by the hidden image. It is carried out according to the embodiment. In this example, it is assumed that the concealment effect A is, for example, a concealment effect in which a concealed image is displayed in a blue display color. Further, it is assumed that the concealment effect B is, for example, a concealment effect in which a concealed image is displayed in a green display color. Further, it is assumed that the concealment effect C is, for example, a concealment effect in which a concealed image is displayed in a red display color.

For example, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the display result designation command, and specifies whether the variable display result of the variable display of the second special symbol being executed is off, a small hit, or a big hit. Then, according to the specified variation display result, one of the concealment effect type determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-32 (A) to (C) is selected, a lottery process based on a random number is executed, and the type of concealment effect is executed. To decide.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-32, the rate at which the concealment effect A is executed is relatively high in the case of an outlier, and the rate at which the concealment effect B is executed in the case of a small hit is relatively high. If it is high and it becomes a big hit, the rate at which the concealment effect C is executed is relatively high.

In this example, the display color of the concealed image is different depending on the concealment effects A to C, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the shape of the concealed image may be different depending on the concealment effects A to C.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start the determined type of concealment effect (step 007IWS244).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of the pseudo symbol (step 007IWS245). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls to erase one pseudo-hold display displayed on the image display device 5 and shift the display position one by one (step 007IWS246).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the pseudo-variation process flag to a value corresponding to the pseudo-variation process (step 007IWS221) (step 007IWS247).

FIG. 8-33 is a flowchart showing a pseudo-variation stop process (step 007IWS222) in the pseudo-variation process process. In the pseudo-variation stop processing, the effect control CPU 120 first controls the image display device 5 to stop and display the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol (step 007IWS251). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the large hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol (step 007IWS252). If the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to step 007IWS254.

Unless both the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol are stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol (when the missed symbol is stopped and displayed), the effect control CPU 120 sets the remaining time timer value to 0 seconds. It is confirmed whether or not it is the indicated value (step 007IWS253). If the value of the remaining time timer is a value indicating 0 seconds (that is, if the effect period of the special effect has ended), the effect control CPU 120 erases all the pseudo hold displays in the image display device 5. At the same time, control is performed to display the hold display area (first hold display area, second hold display area) again (step 007IWS254). Further, when the effect control CPU 120 has executed the concealment effect, the image display device 5 controls to end the execution of the concealment effect (step 007IWS 255). Further, the effect control CPU 120 resets the special effect execution flag (step 007IWS256), and ends the execution of the special effect.

In this example, by performing the determination process of step 007IWS252, even if the effect period of the special effect is not 0, the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed (that is, the effect period of the special effect). If a big hit or a small hit occurs in the middle of the process), the process proceeds to step 007IWS254, and the special effect is ended even during the effect period of the special effect.

In addition, not limited to the embodiment shown in this example, for example, after the big hit game or the small hit game is finished, the special production for the remaining production period may be resumed.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the pseudo-variation process flag to a value corresponding to the pseudo-variation start setting process (step 007IWS220) (step 007IWS257).

Next, an example of the effect when the notification effect, the numerical effect, and the advance notice effect are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern will be described. 8-34 and 8-35 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of an effect when the notification effect, the numerical effect, and the advance notice effect are executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35, the effect screens change in the order of (A), (B), (C), and so on.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35, it is assumed that the advance notice effect C is determined to be executed at the start of the variation display (see step 007IWS818), and the notification effect is determined to be executed (see step 007IWS818). See step 007IWS820). Further, it is assumed that "30 seconds" is determined as the notification period in the notification effect (see step 007IWS822) and the diamond-shaped display is determined as the notification mode (see step 007IWS823). Further, it is assumed that the execution of the numerical effect is decided (see step 007IWS824).

As shown in FIG. 8-34 (A), when the execution timing of the notification effect is reached after the variable display of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right is started (in this example, the timing is 30 seconds before the execution of the advance notice effect C). ), As shown in FIG. 8-34 (B), the notification effect is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-34 (B), a case is shown in which the notification effect is executed by displaying the notification display 007IW103 including the character display of "30 seconds later?" In the diamond-shaped display in the image display device 5. ing.

Next, at the end timing of the notification effect, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (C), the notification display 007IW103 displayed on the image display device 5 is temporarily erased, and the notification effect is ended.

Next, when the execution timing of the numerical effect is reached, the numerical effect is executed as shown in FIG. 8-34 (D). In the example shown in FIG. 8-34 (D), the image display device 5 displays an image in which numerical values such as “2”, “5”, and “3” pop out, and the speakers 8L and 8R display “2”. , "5", "3" and the like are shown to perform a numerical effect. In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-34 (D), there is a case where the variation display of the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the numerical effect. Has been done.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (E), the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed at the same symbol (in this example, the symbol "7"), and after the reach is established, the advance notice effect C is further executed. When there are 3 seconds remaining until the timing, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (E), the image display device 5 displays the remaining time display indicating that the remaining time is “3 seconds”. FIG. 8-35 (E) shows a case where the character display 007IW104 of "remaining 3 seconds" is displayed as the remaining time display. When there are 2 seconds remaining until the execution timing of the advance notice effect C in order thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (F), the image display device 5 displays the remaining time display indicating that the remaining time is "2 seconds". .. FIG. 8-35 (F) shows a case where the character display 007IW105 of "remaining 2 seconds" is displayed as the remaining time display. Further, when there is 1 second remaining until the execution timing of the advance notice effect C, as shown in FIG. 8-35 (G), the image display device 5 displays the remaining time display indicating that the remaining time is "1 second". .. FIG. 8-35 (G) shows a case where the character display 007IW106 of "1 second remaining" is displayed as the remaining time display.

In this example, when the notification effect is executed, the case where the remaining time display as shown in FIGS. 8-35 (E) to (G) is always displayed is shown, but only in such an aspect. However, even if the notification effect is executed, the remaining time may not be displayed and the advance notice effect may be executed as it is. Further, even if it is configured to have both a pattern in which the notice effect is executed after the remaining time display is displayed after the notification effect is executed, and a pattern in which the notice effect is executed as it is without displaying the remaining time. good.

Then, when the execution timing of the advance notice effect C is reached, the advance notice effect C is executed as shown in FIG. 8-35 (H). In the example shown in FIG. 8-35 (H), the case where the advance notice effect C is executed by displaying the image of the character 007IW110 corresponding to the advance notice effect C on the image display device 5 is shown. In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-35 (H), there is a case where the variation display of the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the advance notice effect. Has been done.

It should be noted that FIGS. 8-34 and 8
In the example shown in −35, the case where the advance notice effect C is executed is shown, but when the advance notice effect A is executed, it is similar to, for example, FIG. 8-35 (H) during the high-speed fluctuation before the reach is established. The advance notice effect A is executed by displaying the image of the character corresponding to the advance notice effect A in the embodiment. Further, when the advance notice effect B is executed, the advance notice effect B is executed by displaying an image of the character corresponding to the advance notice effect B in a manner similar to that of FIG. 8-35 (H) when the reach is established. Will be done.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35, the case where "30 seconds" is notified as the notification period is shown, but the case where "10 seconds" or "20 seconds" is notified as the notification period is shown. , The notification effect is executed by displaying the notification display including the character display of "10 seconds later?" Or "20 seconds later?" In the same manner as in FIG. 8-34 (B).

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-34 and 8-35, the case where the diamond-shaped display is determined as the notification mode is shown, but when the rectangular display or the elliptical display is determined as the notification mode, FIG. 8-34 ( The notification effect is executed by displaying a notification display including a character display such as "30 seconds later?" In the rectangular display or the elliptical display in the same manner as in B).

Next, an example of the effect when the story reach effect and the ending effect are executed will be described. 8-36 to 8-38 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of the effect when the story reach effect and the ending effect are executed. In FIGS. 8-36 to 8-38, the effect screens change in the order of (A), (B), (C), and so on.

In the example shown in FIGS. 8-36 to 8-38, the process table including the story reach effect is selected in step 007IWS825 based on the reception of the variation pattern command specifying the variation pattern 5 including the story reach effect. It is assumed that the processes of step 007IWS827 and step 007IWS845 are executed according to the selected process table.

As shown in FIG. 8-36 (A), after starting the variable display of the left middle right decorative symbol, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (B), the left and right decorative symbols are the same symbol (in this example, It is assumed that the stop is displayed with the symbol "7") and the reach is established.

Next, when the execution timing of the story reach effect is reached, the story reach effect is started on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-36 (C). In this example, as a story reach effect, an effect is performed in which a racing car A007IW111, a racing car B007IW112, and a racing car C007IW113 appear and race. In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-36 (C), when the story reach effect is started, a case is shown in which the variation display of the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5. ing.

Then, when the fluctuation time elapses, as shown in FIG. 8-36 (D), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In the example shown in FIGS. 8-36 (D), the same symbol (in this example, the symbol "7") is stopped and displayed as the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right, and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed.

Next, after the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, when the state shifts to the gate passage waiting state, the image display device 5 is shown in FIGS. 8-37 (E), (F) and 8-38 (E), (F). (See step 007IWS874). In this example, of the three racing cars 007IW111 to 113, the ending effect is executed so that the racing car C007IW113 finally wins the race. In this example, after the story reach effect shown in FIGS. 8-36 (C) and (D), FIGS. 8-37 (E) and (F) and FIGS. 8-38 (E) and (F) are shown. It is assumed that each process table is configured so that the content of the production can be smoothly connected from the story reach production to the ending production when shifting to the ending production.

Further, in this case, when the gaming state is in the low base state, as shown in FIGS. 8-37 (E) and (F), as a caution display, in the image display device 5, "(Caution) at the gate passage". Display a character display 007IW114 such as "End movie" (see N in step 007IWS875 and step 007IWS036). On the other hand, when the gaming state is in the high base state, the caution display is not displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 8-38 (E) and (F) (see Y in step 007IWS875).

Next, when the game ball passes through the operating gate 007IW017 in the gate waiting state, the big hit game is started, and when the game state is in the low base state, the ending is as shown in FIG. 8-37 (G). The production is finished (see N in step 007IWS907 and step 007IWS909). On the other hand, when the game state is in the high base state, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (G), the ending effect is continued even if the big hit game is started (see Y in step 007IWS907 and step 007IWS908). .. In this case, for example, after the big hit game is started, the image of the winning run after the race may be displayed as a continuation of the ending effect, or the image of the goal scene may be repeatedly displayed.

When the game state is in the low base state, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 007IW017, as shown in FIG. 8-37 (G), the ending effect is finished and the big hit game is played. The production during the round of is started. On the other hand, when the game state is in the high base state, even if the game ball passes through the operating gate 007IW017, as shown in FIG. 8-38 (G), the ending effect continues even if the big hit game is started. However, when the image reproduction such as this winning run is finished, the ending effect is ended and the effect during the round of the jackpot game of the same aspect is started (the effect during the round of a different aspect is started). You may do so).

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-37 and 8-38, the jackpot symbol is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the ending effect or after the start of the jackpot game. The case is shown.

As shown in FIG. 8-37, in this feature unit 007IW, when the game state is in the low base state, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 and the big hit game is started, the ending effect is ended. If the game ball is passed through the operating gate 007IW017 too quickly, the final part of the ending effect (for example, the goal scene) cannot be seen. Therefore, in this example, when the player is in the low base state, the caution display 007IW114 is displayed so that the player can be careful.

In addition, in FIGS. 8-37 and 8-38, a right-handed display (display prompting the passage of the game ball to the operating gate 007IW017) may be further performed during the execution of the ending effect. In this case, for example, in the case of a low base state, a character display such as "right-handed" is displayed at a medium display size in FIGS. 8-37 (E) and (F), while a high base state is displayed. In the case of the inside, inconspicuous modes such as displaying a character display such as "right-handed" or displaying a right-pointing arrow display in a small display size in FIGS. 8-38 (E) and (F). It may be configured to display right-handed characters.

Next, an example of the effect when the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed will be described. 8-39 to 8-41 are explanatory views for explaining an example of the effect when the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed. In FIGS. 8-39 to 8-41, the effect screens change in the order of (A), (B), (C), and so on.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-39 to 8-41, super reach effects A1 and A2 are received in step 007IWS825 based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern command for specifying the fluctuation patterns 3 and 4 including the super reach effects A1 and A2. It is assumed that a process table including is selected and the processing of steps 007IWS827 and 007IWS845 is executed according to the selected process table.

As shown in FIG. 8-39 (A), after starting the variable display of the left middle right decorative symbol, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (B), the left and right decorative symbols are the same symbol (in this example, It is assumed that the stop is displayed with the symbol "7") and the reach is established.

Next, when the execution timing of the super reach effects A1 and A2 comes, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (C), the super reach effects A1 and A2 are started in the image display device 5. In this example, as the super reach effects A1 and A2, an effect in which a friendly character 007IW115 and an enemy character 007IW116 appear to perform a battle is executed. In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-39 (C), when the super reach effects A1 and A2 are started, the variation display of the decorative symbol is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5. It is shown.

Then, when the fluctuation time elapses, as shown in FIG. 8-39 (D), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In the example shown in FIGS. 8-39 (D), the same symbol (in this example, the symbol "7") is stopped and displayed as the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right, and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed.

Next, after the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, when the state shifts to the gate passage waiting state, the promotion display is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-40 (E) (see step 007IWS878). In this example, as a promotion display, the character display 007IW117 of "right-handed" is displayed, and a display prompting the operation gate 007IW017 to aim at the right side of the game area to pass the game ball is performed. It is shown.

Next, when the game ball passes through the operating gate 007IW017 in the gate waiting state, the image display device 5 executes a roulette effect at the start of the big hit game as shown in FIG. 8-40 (F) (see step 007IWS911). .. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-40 (F), an image of roulette 007IW118 is displayed, and by rotating the roulette, an effect of inciting whether it is a 16-round jackpot or a 4-round jackpot is executed. Will be done.

In this example, it is assumed that the jackpot is 16 rounds, and as shown in FIG. 8-40 (G), the ball enters the square of "16R" in the roulette effect, and as shown in FIG. 8-40 (H). , It is notified that the jackpot is 16 rounds, and it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state of 16 rounds.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-41 (E), although the promotion display 007IW117 is displayed on the image display device 5, it operates even after 10 seconds have passed as shown in FIG. 8-41 (F). It is assumed that the game ball has not passed through the gate 007IW017. In this case, if it is a 16-round jackpot game, the presence or absence of the 16R jackpot notification effect is determined by lottery (see step 007IWS926), and if the execution of the 16R jackpot notification effect is determined, FIG. As shown in G), the 16R jackpot notification effect is executed in the image display device 5 (see step 007IWS928). In this example, a predetermined character 007IW119 appears as a 16R jackpot notification effect, and a case where the character display of "16R jackpot!" Is displayed as a line of the character 007IW119 is shown.

By executing the 16R jackpot notification effect shown in FIG. 8-41 (G), in this example, when the 16R jackpot notification effect is executed, it is determined that the jackpot is 16 rounds. On the other hand, the 16R jackpot notification may not be executed even after 10 seconds have passed without the game ball passing through the operating gate 007IW017. In this case, the 16R jackpot and the 4th round jackpot may not be executed. There is a possibility of both a big hit and a big hit.

Next, an example of the effect when the super reach effect B1 is executed will be described. 8-42 and 8-43 are explanatory views for explaining an example of the effect when the super reach effect B1 is executed. In addition, in FIGS. 8-42 and 8-43, (A) (B) (C)
The production screen changes in the order of ...

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-42 and 8-43, the process table including the super reach effect B1 is selected in step 007IWS804 based on the receipt of the variation pattern command specifying the variation pattern 6 including the super reach effect B1. It is assumed that the processes of step 007IWS827 and step 007IWS845 are executed according to the selected process table.

As shown in FIG. 8-42 (A), the change of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right of the image display device 5 corresponds to the start of the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A. After the display is started, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (B), the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (in this example, the symbol "7"), and it is assumed that the reach is established.

Next, when the execution timing of the super reach effect B1 comes, the image display device 5 starts the super reach effect B1 as shown in FIG. 8-42 (C). In this example, as the super reach effect B1, an effect in which a friendly character 007IW201 and an enemy character 007IW202 appear to perform a battle is executed. Further, in this example, when the super reach effect B1 is started, the decorative symbol is erased as shown in FIGS. 8-42 (C), and the variable display of the decorative symbol is not executed while the super reach effect B1 is being executed. .. Even during the execution of the super reach effect B1, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is continuously executed.

Next, when it comes to the execution timing of the victory effect after the super reach effect B1, as shown in FIG. 8-42 (C), the victory effect is executed in such a manner that the ally character 007IW201 wins the enemy character 007IW202 in a battle. Will be done.

Next, when the execution timing of the big hit notification effect after the super reach effect B1, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (E), the character display 007IW203 such as "big hit!" Is displayed on the image display device 5, and the big hit is obtained. A big hit notification effect is executed to notify that. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (E), the movable member 007IW078 is operated (see step 007IWS860).

Next, when the fluctuation time elapses, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (F), the stop symbol of the first special symbol (in this example, the jackpot symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A. To.

After that, when the state shifts to the gate passage waiting state, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (G), the right-handed notification effect is executed on the image display device 5, and the effect of urging the operating gate 007IW017 to pass the game ball is performed. Will be. In this example, as a right-handed notification effect, a predetermined character 007IW204 is displayed on the image display device 5, and a character display such as "right-handed!" Is displayed as a line of the character 007IW204.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-42 and 8-43, the case where the super reach effect B1 is executed and a big hit is shown is shown, but even if the super reach effect B1 is lost, the super reach effect B1 is obtained by the same effect mode. Is executed. However, in the case of a loss, in FIG. 8-42 (D), instead of the victory effect, a defeat effect is executed in such a manner that the ally character 007IW201 is defeated by the enemy character 007IW202 in a battle. Further, in the case of disconnection, in FIG. 8-43 (E), instead of the jackpot notification effect, the disconnection notification effect for notifying the loss is executed, and the movable member 007IW078 is not operated. Then, when the fluctuation time elapses, the next fluctuation display can be executed as it is without shifting to the gate passage waiting state, so that the right-handed notification effect shown in FIGS. 8-43 (G) is not executed.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-42 and 8-43, the case where the super reach effect B1 is executed when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed is shown, but the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. When the super reach effect B1 is executed when the above is executed, the super reach effect B1 is executed according to the same effect mode.

Further, in this example, as an effect (winning effect or defeating effect) for inciting whether or not a big hit is achieved, a case is shown in which a ally character 007IW201 is displayed to win or lose in a battle. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, an effect display that prompts the player to operate the stick controller 31A, the push sensor 35B, or the like is performed, and a display suggesting that a big hit is achieved or a display suggesting that the player is out of order is displayed according to the operation of the player. May be configured to do. Further, in this case, if the player's operation is not performed, a display suggesting whether or not the jackpot will be unconditionally achieved after a predetermined time has elapsed may be displayed, or the player may be out of the game once. After making a suggestive display, it may be configured to make a display that revives in a big hit.

Next, an example of the effect when the super reach effect B2 is executed will be described. 8-44 and 8-45 are explanatory views for explaining an example of the effect when the super reach effect B2 is executed. In FIGS. 8-44 and 8-45, the effect screens are changed in the order of (A), (B), (C), and so on.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-44 and 8-45, the process table including the super reach effect B2 is selected in step 007IWS806 based on the receipt of the variation pattern command specifying the variation pattern 7 including the super reach effect B2. It is assumed that the processes of step 007IWS827 and step 007IWS845 are executed according to the selected process table.

As shown in FIG. 8-44 (A), the variation of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right of the image display device 5 corresponds to the start of the variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. After the display is started, as shown in FIGS. 8-44 (B), the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed at the same symbol (in this example, the symbol "7"), and it is assumed that the reach is established.

Next, when the execution timing of the super reach effect B2 comes, the image display device 5 starts the super reach effect B2 as shown in FIG. 8-44 (C). In this example, as the super reach effect B2, an effect similar to that of the super reach effect B1 is executed, and an effect in which a friendly character 007IW201 and an enemy character 007IW202 appear to perform a battle is executed. Further, in this example, when the super reach effect B2 is started, the decorative pattern is erased as shown in FIGS. 8-44 (C), and the variable display of the decorative pattern is not executed while the super reach effect B2 is being executed. .. Even during the execution of the super reach effect B2, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is continuously executed.

Next, when the super reach effect B2 is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (D), a variable time elapses in the middle of the super reach effect B2, and the first special symbol display device 4A has the first special. The stop symbol of the symbol (in this example, the jackpot symbol "7") is stopped and displayed. However, in the first special symbol display device 4A, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, and the state shifts to the gate passage waiting state. However, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (D), even after the transition to the gate passage waiting state, the supermarket is displayed. The reach effect B2 is continuously executed.

Next, when it comes to the execution timing of the victory effect after the super reach effect B2, as shown in FIG. 8-45 (E), the victory effect is executed in such a manner that the ally character 007IW201 wins the enemy character 007IW202 in a battle. Will be done.

Next, when the execution timing of the big hit notification effect after the super reach effect B2 comes, as shown in FIG. 8-45 (F), the character display 007IW203 such as "big hit!" Is displayed on the image display device 5, and the big hit is obtained. A big hit notification effect is executed to notify that. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-45 (F), the movable member 007IW078 is operated (see step 007IWS921).

After that, when the execution timing of the right-handed notification effect is reached, as shown in FIG. 8-45 (G), the right-handed notification effect is executed in the image display device 5, and the operation gate 007IW017 is urged to pass the game ball. Is done. In this example, as a right-handed notification effect, a predetermined character 007IW204 is displayed on the image display device 5, and a character display such as "right-handed!" Is displayed as a line of the character 007IW204.

As shown in FIGS. 8-44 and 8-45, when the super reach effect B2 is executed, the same effect as the super reach effect B1 is executed on the effect display, but internal processing is performed. The above is shown in FIG. 8-44 (D). When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the state shifts to the gate waiting state. Therefore, when the player performs a right-handed operation during this period and passes the game ball through the operating gate 007IW017, the super reach effect B2 ends in the middle and the game shifts to the big hit game state.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-44 and 8-45, the case where the super reach effect B2 is executed when the variation display of the first special symbol is executed is shown, but the variation display of the second special symbol is shown. When the super reach effect B2 is executed when the above is executed, the super reach effect B2 is executed according to the same effect mode.

Next, an example of the effect when the super reach effect B3 is executed will be described. 8-46 and 8-47 are explanatory views for explaining an example of the effect when the super reach effect B3 is executed. In addition, in FIGS. 8-46 and 8-47, the effect screens are changed in the order of (A), (B), (C) ....

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-46 and 8-47, the process table including the super reach effect B3 is selected in step 007IWS808 based on the receipt of the variation pattern command specifying the variation pattern 8 including the super reach effect B3. It is assumed that the processes of step 007IWS827 and step 007IWS845 are executed according to the selected process table.

As shown in FIG. 8-46 (A), the variation of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right of the image display device 5 corresponds to the start of the variation display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. After the display is started, as shown in FIGS. 8-46 (B), the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed at the same symbol (in this example, the symbol "7"), and it is assumed that the reach is established.

Next, when the execution timing of the super reach effect B3 comes, the image display device 5 starts the super reach effect B3 as shown in FIG. 8-46 (C). In this example, as the super reach effect B3, an effect similar to that of the super reach effect B1 and the super reach effect B2 is started, and an ally character 007IW201 and an enemy character 007IW202 appear to perform a battle. Is started. Further, in this example, when the super reach effect B3 is started, the decorative pattern is erased as shown in FIGS. 8-46 (C), and the variable display of the decorative pattern is not executed while the super reach effect B3 is being executed. .. Even during the execution of the super reach effect B3, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is continuously executed.

Next, when the super reach effect B3 is executed, as shown in FIGS. 8-46 (D), a variable time elapses in the middle of the super reach effect B3, and the first special symbol display device 4A has the first special. The stop symbol of the symbol (in this example, the jackpot symbol "7") is stopped and displayed. However, in the first special symbol display device 4A, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, and the state shifts to the gate passage waiting state. However, as shown in FIG. 8-44 (D), even after the transition to the gate passage waiting state, the supermarket is displayed. The reach effect B3 is continuously executed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).

After that, when the execution timing of the rushing effect comes, as shown in FIG. 8-47 (E), the rushing right effect is executed on the image display device 5, and the battle effect suddenly ends without the victory or defeat of the battle effect being decided. Then, an effect of urging the operating gate 007IW017 to pass the game ball is performed. In this example, as a rush right effect, a predetermined character 007IW205 is displayed on the image display device 5, and an example in which a character display such as "slip right!" Is displayed as a line of the character 007IW205 is shown.

In this example, if the super reach effect B ends in the middle and the sudden right effect is executed, it is known that the jackpot is a big hit. In this sense, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the sudden right effect. It can be said that it is a production that shows that.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-46 and 8-47, the case where the super reach effect B3 is executed when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed is shown, but the variable display of the second special symbol is shown. When the super reach effect B3 is executed when the above is executed, the super reach effect B3 is executed according to the same effect mode.

Next, the execution timings of the super reach effects B1 to B3 will be described. FIG. 8-48 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing of the super reach effect B1 and the super reach effect B2. In the example shown in FIGS. 8-48, a case where the super reach effect B1 or the super reach effect B2 is executed in the case of a big hit is shown.

As shown in FIG. 8-48 (1), in this example, the same effect is executed on the effect display regardless of whether the super reach effect B1 is executed or the super reach effect B2 is executed. Then, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and after the normal reach is established, the execution of the super reach effect is started at the start timing of the super reach effect (at this timing, the decorative symbol is started). Is erased), the victory effect, and the jackpot notification effect are executed in this order. Then, after that, the right-handed notification effect is executed. Further, when the jackpot notification effect is executed, the movable member 007IW078 is also operated.

As shown in FIG. 8-48 (1), exactly the same effect is executed on the effect display between the case where the super reach effect B1 is executed and the case where the super reach effect B2 is executed. In the variation pattern 6 including the effect B1, the variation time is as long as 60 seconds (see FIG. 8-3), and as shown in FIG. 8-48 (2), 60 from the start to the end of the variation display of the special symbol. In a second, all super reach effects including victory effect and jackpot notification effect are executed. On the other hand, in the variation pattern 7 including the super reach effect B2, the variation time is as short as 30 seconds (see FIG. 8-3), and as shown in FIG. 8-48 (3), the variation display of the special symbol is performed during the super reach effect. Will end. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-48 (3), the super reach effect is continuously executed even during the period of waiting for the gate to pass after the variable display of the special symbol is completed, and the super reach effect and the jackpot notification effect are included. Reach production will be executed.

Further, FIG. 8-49 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing of the super reach effect B2 and the super reach effect B3. In the example shown in FIGS. 8-49, a case where the super reach effect B2 or the super reach effect B3 is executed in the case of a big hit is shown.

As shown in FIG. 8-49 (3), in this example, the fluctuation time is 30 seconds in any of the fluctuation pattern 7 including the super reach effect B2 and the variation pattern 8 including the super reach effect B3. On the effect display, the variable display of the special symbol ends in the middle of the super reach effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-49 (1), when the super reach effect B2 is executed, the super reach effect is continuously executed even during the period of waiting for the gate to pass, including the victory effect and the jackpot notification effect. Super reach production is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-49 (2), when the super reach effect B3 is executed, the super reach effect is continuously executed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) during the gate passage waiting state. , Suddenly the super reach production ends, and the sudden right production is executed.

Next, an example of the effect when the special effect is executed will be described. 8-50 to 8-52 are explanatory views for explaining an example of the effect when the special effect is executed. In FIGS. 8-50 to 8-52, the effect screens change in the order of (A), (B), (C), and so on.

As shown in FIGS. 8-50 to 8-52, in this example, in the normal effect state, the first hold display corresponding to the first hold storage is displayed on the lower left portion of the display screen of the image display device 5. The first hold display area 007IW211 to be displayed is displayed, and the second hold display area 007IW212 for displaying the second hold display corresponding to the second hold storage is displayed at the lower right end of the display screen of the image display device 5. .. Further, on the left side of the display screen of the image display device 5, the first reserved storage number display 007IW213 including the number indicating the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number display 007IW214 including the number indicating the second reserved storage number are displayed. Is also displayed.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-50 (A), it is assumed that the gaming state is controlled to the low base state, the first reserved storage number is 2, and the second reserved storage number is 0. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-50 (A), the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the image display device 5 is decorated corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol. It is assumed that the variable display of the symbol is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-50 (B), it is assumed that a big hit (so-called first hit) occurs during the low base state. When the first hit occurs, it is controlled to a high base state until the variable display of the special symbol is finished once after the big hit game is finished. When the first variation display of the special symbol after the big hit game of the first hit is executed, the charge effect is executed in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-50 (C) (see step 007IWS810). In the example shown in FIG. 8-50 (C), as a charge effect, a character display 007IW215 such as "Accumulate the second hold!" Is displayed on the image display device 5, and the second start prize is to be accumulated in order to accumulate the second hold memory. An effect that encourages a launch operation aimed at the mouth is executed. Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-50 (C), the decorative symbol is erased during the execution of the charge effect, and the variable display of the decorative symbol is not executed during the execution of the charge effect. Even during the execution of the charge effect, the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display device (in this example, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B) is continuously executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-50 (C), it is assumed that four second reserved memories are accumulated during the execution of the charge effect.

The mode of the charge effect is not limited to that shown in this example. For example, it may be configured to execute an effect of urging a firing operation aimed at the second start winning opening by displaying a character display such as "Aim at the electric chew!". In this case, the second start may be executed. The winning opening may be configured to emit light by using an LED or the like.

Then, when the first variation display of the special symbol is completed, the gaming state is controlled to the low base state again. However, in this example, since four second reserved storages are accumulated and the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed, the variation display of the second special symbol is 4 after being controlled to the low base state. It is executed once. In this example, the special effect is executed during the period in which the variation display of the second special symbol after the first hit is executed.

Based on the fact that the variation pattern command for specifying the variation pattern 10 including the special effect is received when the variation display of the second special symbol is started as the second variation display after the first hit, FIG. 8-50 ( As shown in D), the special effect is started in the image display device 5. When the special effect is started, for example, the background screen of the image display device 5 is changed to a background color (for example, yellow) corresponding to the special effect. Further, when the special effect is started, as shown in FIG. 8-50 (D), the first reserved display area 007IW211 and the second reserved display area 007IW212 are erased (see step 007IWS816). However, as shown in FIG. 8-50 (D), the display of the first reserved storage number display 007IW213 and the second reserved storage number display 007IW214 is continued even during the execution of the special effect.

Further, when the special effect is started, the display of the special effect remaining time display 007IW216 is started in the area where the first hold display area 007IW211 is erased (step 007IWS815), as shown in FIG. 8-50 (D). reference). In this example, since four second reserved memories are accumulated before the start of the special effect, it is shown in the special effect remaining time display 007IW216 that the remaining time of the special effect effect period is 400 seconds. Further, when the special effect is started, as shown in FIG. 8-50 (D), the right-handed display 007IW217 is also started, and the display urging the operation gate 007IW017 to perform the firing operation is started. ..

Next, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 during the execution of the special effect, as shown in FIG. 8-51 (E), the image display device 5 executes a variation display of a pseudo decorative symbol (pseudo symbol). Will be done. Further, if the pseudo symbol variation is already displayed when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 during the execution of the special effect, as shown in FIG. 8-51 (E), the operation gate 007IW017 is used as the game ball. Each time the ball passes by, the image display device 5 displays such that the pseudo hold display is incremented by one. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-51 (E), in the area where the second hold display area 007IW212 is erased, the pseudo hold display area 007IW218 for displaying the pseudo hold display is displayed, and the operation gate 007IW017 is used as a game ball. A display is performed in which the pseudo-hold display is increased by one each time the ball passes by, and a display is performed in which the pseudo-hold display is increased.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-52 (E), during the display of the pseudo hold display area 007IW218, the display size is smaller (that is, the visibility is lower) than that of the pseudo hold display area 007IW218. Only the storage number display 007IW213 and the second hold storage number display 007IW214 are displayed, and the first hold display area 007IW211 and the second hold display area 007IW212 are not displayed.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-50 (A) to (C), the first hold display area 007IW211 and the second hold display area 007IW212 have 4 first hold display and 4 second hold display, respectively. Is displayed as the upper limit number, but as shown in FIG. 8-51 (E), the pseudo hold display is also displayed in the pseudo hold display area 007IW218 with 4 as the upper limit number.

Further, in this example, the first hold display and the second hold display are round displays, whereas the pseudo hold display is a triangular display, but the first hold display and the pseudo hold display are used. It may be configured to perform exactly the same display as the second hold display. Further, in this example, a case where a display having a shape different from that of the first hold display or the second hold display is performed as a pseudo hold display is shown, but the display color is the same, for example, not limited to such a mode. May be different.

Then, when the variation time of the variation display of the pseudo symbol has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 8-51 (F), the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol on the left, middle, and right is stopped and displayed on the image display device 5. Since the variation display of the pseudo symbol is a pseudo symbol variation and does not necessarily directly correspond to the variation display of the special symbol, the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol is stopped as shown in FIGS. 8-51 (F). Even if it is displayed, in most cases, the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is continuously executed. On the contrary, as shown in FIG. 8-51 (G), even if the stop symbol of the second special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B, the fluctuation display of the pseudo symbol usually continues. Will be executed.

In this example, a case is shown in which a symbol having a different font from the decorative symbol is displayed as a pseudo symbol, but not limited to such a mode, a symbol having the same font as the decorative symbol is displayed as a pseudo symbol. It may be configured. Further, for example, as a pseudo symbol, a symbol having a display color different from that of the decorative symbol may be configured to display a symbol to which a different figure is added.

Further, in this example, a pseudo-holding display in an unusual mode may be displayed. For example, in this example, the pseudo-holding display of the blue display color is normally displayed, but it may be displayed in green or red as the display color of the pseudo-holding display (see FIGS. 8-28). When a display color different from the normal one is determined, as shown in FIG. 8-51 (H), in the pseudo hold display area 007IW218, the pseudo hold display of the display color different from the normal such as green or red is increased by one. To.

Next, when the remaining time of the effect period of the special effect reaches 20 seconds, the concealment effect is started in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-52 (I). In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-52 (I), a rod-shaped concealed image 007IW219 appears from the right side of the display screen of the image display device 5 as a concealment effect, and FIGS. 8-52 (J) and 8 As shown in −52 (K), the pseudo-holding display (in this example, the pseudo-holding display displayed on the right side) that is digested (erased) last is gradually concealed by the concealed image 007IW219. The production is executed.

Then, when the effect period of the special effect has elapsed (when the variation time of the variation display of the last second special symbol has elapsed), as shown in FIG. 8-52 (I), the second special symbol display device 4B has a second. The stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol is stopped and displayed on the image display device 5. In the example shown in FIG. 8-52 (I), the case where the out-of-order symbol is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol is shown.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-52 (L), in the image display device 5, the special effect remaining time display 007IW216, the pseudo hold display area 007IW218, the hidden image 007IW219 are erased, and the first hold display area 007IW211 and The display of the second reserved display area 007IW212 is resumed (see step 007IWS254). Further, as shown in FIG. 8-52 (L), the image display device 5 is in a state where the normal variable display of the decorative symbol can be executed again.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-50 to 8-52, if the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 during the execution of the special effect, a pseudo pattern variation display is executed or a pseudo pattern is displayed. However, even if the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017, the prize ball cannot be obtained, so the game ball is wasted and dismissed as it is. It will be disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, in this example, since the general winning opening 007IW010 is provided on the right side of the game area, if the right-handed operation is performed to aim at the operating gate 007IW017, the game ball that wins the general winning opening 007IW010. The prize ball based on the prize in the general prize opening 007IW010 does not cause an extreme disadvantage to the player.

As described above, according to this feature unit 007IW, variable display is performed, and after a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, a specific area (for example, an operation gate 007IW017) is displayed. ) Can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player based on the passage of the game medium (for example, a game ball). Further, it is possible to execute a common effect (for example, super reach effect B) that can be executed in common between the case where the effect is controlled to the advantageous state and the case where the effect is not controlled. It is possible to execute a notification effect (for example, a hit / fail notification effect) for notifying whether or not the function is performed. Then, the first pattern of executing the common effect and the notification effect before the specific display result is derived and displayed (for example, when the super reach effect B1 is executed according to the variation pattern 6, FIGS. 8-42 (C) to FIGS. As shown in 8-43 (E), after the super reach effect B1 and the jackpot notification effect are executed, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-43 (F), the jackpot symbol is displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A. (Stopped display) and the second pattern in which the notification effect is executed after the common effect is executed before and after the specific display result is derived and displayed (for example, when the super reach effect B2 is executed according to the variation pattern 7, the figure is shown in the figure. As shown in 8-44 (D), in the middle of the super reach effect B2, for example, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and then, as shown in FIG. 8-45 (F), The jackpot notification effect is executed) and the effect can be executed. Therefore, even if the specific display result is derived and displayed during the execution of the common effect, it is not controlled in an advantageous state unless the game medium is passed through the specific area. The production can be made feasible.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, a predetermined effect (for example, FIG. 8-47 (for example, FIG. 8-47) indicating that the specific display result is derived and displayed during the period in which the common effect can be executed when the effect is executed by the second pattern. It is possible to execute the sudden right effect) shown in E). Therefore, it is possible to execute an unexpected effect.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, when the effect is executed by the first pattern, it is promoted to pass the game medium through the specific area at the timing when the predetermined period elapses after the specific display result is derived and displayed. The effect (for example, the right-handed notification effect shown in FIGS. 8-43 (G) and 8-45 (G)) is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-48 (2), the super reach according to the variation pattern 6). When the effect B1 is executed, the variation display of the special symbol is stopped and the right-handed notification effect is executed immediately when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed), and when the effect is executed by the second pattern, the specific display result. Is derived and displayed, and then the promotion effect is executed at the timing when a specific period longer than the predetermined period elapses (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-48 (3), the super reach effect B2 is executed according to the variation pattern 7. In that case, after the variable display of the special symbol is stopped and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the second half of the super reach effect B2, the victory effect, and the jackpot notification effect are executed, and then the right-handed notification effect is performed. Will be executed). Therefore, it is possible to preferably promote the progress of the game depending on the situation.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-48 (2), when the super reach effect B1 is executed according to the fluctuation pattern 6, the right-handed notification effect is executed immediately when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the right-handed notification effect may be started after a predetermined time (for example, 1 to 2 seconds) has elapsed from the stop display of the jackpot symbol.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, the movable member (for example, the movable member 007IW078) can be operated based on the passage of the game medium (for example, the game ball) through the specific region (for example, the actuating gate 007IW017). Further, when the movable member is operating during the execution of the common effect or the notification effect after the specific display result is derived and displayed when the effect is executed by the second pattern, the game medium has passed through the specific area. If the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 when the movable member is not operated (for example, when the jackpot notification effect is accidentally executed and the movable member 007IW078 is operated, the movable member 007IW078 is duplicated. Do not operate). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the operation control of the movable member from becoming complicated.

In this example, specifically, by executing the process of steps 007IWS912 to S914, the movable member 007IW078 is operated when the game ball passes through the operating gate 007IW017 in the gate waiting state, and steps 007IWS920 and S921 are operated. By executing the process of, the movable member 007IW078 is configured to operate even when the jackpot notification effect is executed. In this case, if the game ball passes through the operating gate 007IW017 while the movable member 007IW078 is being operated along with the jackpot notification effect, there is a possibility that the process of operating the movable member 007IW078 will be performed in duplicate. be. Therefore, in this example, when the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 while the movable member 007IW078 is already being operated by the determination process of step 007IWS913, the game overlaps. The movable member 007IW078 is configured not to be operated.

On the contrary, if the game ball passes through the operation gate 007IW017 and the movable member 007IW078 is operated before the big hit notification effect is executed, the game shifts to the big hit game as it is and the big hit notification effect is not executed. During the operation of the movable member 007IW078 based on the fact that the game ball has already passed through the operating gate 007IW017, the process of operating the movable member 007IW078 in duplicate at the execution timing of the jackpot notification effect may be executed. There is no room for it to occur. It should be noted that when it is determined as Y in step 007IWS920 of the gate passage waiting effect processing, it is further determined whether or not the movable member 007IW078 is in operation, and only when it is determined that the movable member 007IW078 is not in operation, the step is performed. It may be configured to execute the process of operating the movable member 007IW078 of 007IWS921.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, when the effect is executed by the second pattern, the identification information is not variablely displayed during the execution of the common effect (for example, when the execution of the super reach effect B is started, the decorative pattern is displayed. Erase and do not perform variable display of decorative patterns). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced. Specifically, even though the variable display of the special symbol is actually stopped, the continuous variable display of the decorative symbol prevents the player from misidentifying it and enhances the effect of the effect. be able to.

In this example, when the super reach effect B is started, the decorative pattern is completely hidden, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the variable display of the decorative symbol may be continued even after the super reach effect B is started, and the display / non-display of the decorative symbol may be switched before and after the stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, in this case, for example, the super reach effect B is configured to be executed in a manner of developing into a multi-stage effect, and the super reach effect B is set to the effect B- at the timing when the stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be configured so that the decorative pattern is hidden after the development from 1 to the production B-2 and the development to the production B-2.

Further, according to this feature unit 007IW, variable display is performed, a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, and then a specific area (for example, an operation gate 007IW017) is used as a gaming medium (for example). For example, it is possible to control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player based on the passage of the game ball). Further, it is possible to execute a common effect (for example, super reach effect B) that can be executed in common between the case where the effect is controlled to the advantageous state and the case where the effect is not controlled. It is possible to execute a notification effect (for example, a hit / fail notification effect) for notifying whether or not the function is performed. Then, after the specific display result is derived and displayed during the execution of the common effect, a predetermined effect (for example, the right-handed effect shown in FIG. 8-47 (E)) indicating that the specific display result is derived and displayed is executed. As shown in FIG. 8-46 (D), for example, when the super reach effect B3 is executed according to the first pattern (for example, the variation pattern 8, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A, for example. The super reach effect B3 ends in the middle, and the sudden right effect is executed as shown in FIG. 8-47 (E)), and after the specific display result is derived and displayed during the execution of the common effect, the common effect is performed. (For example, when the super reach effect B2 is executed according to the variation pattern 7, the super reach effect B2 is executed as shown in FIG. 8-44 (D)). On the way, for example, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, and then the jackpot notification effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 8-45 (F)). .. Therefore, it is possible to notice that the specific display result is derived and displayed by executing the predetermined effect. Therefore, even when the effect is executed by the second pattern, the specific display is displayed during the execution of the common effect. It is possible to pay attention to whether or not the result is derived and displayed, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-49 (2), when the super reach effect B3 is executed according to the fluctuation pattern 8, after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the special symbol, a predetermined time ( For example, it shows a case where the sudden right effect is executed after 2 seconds), but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the stop symbol of the special symbol, the sudden right effect may be executed immediately.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, a specific area (for example, an actuating gate 007IW017) through which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can pass is provided. Further, it is possible to execute the variable display of the effect identification information (for example, a decorative symbol) in response to the variable display of the identification information (for example, a special symbol). Then, during the variable display of 1 of the identification information, the variable display of the effect identification information can be executed a plurality of times based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area (for example, FIGS. 8-51 (E) to FIGS. 8-51 (E) to FIG. As shown in 8-52 (K), the variable display of the pseudo decorative symbol (pseudo symbol) can be executed a plurality of times). Therefore, since the variable display of the effect identification information is executed a plurality of times based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area, it is possible to make the effect less uncomfortable and enhance the effect.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, the information regarding the variable display of the identification information is stored as the hold storage (for example, the hold storage stored in the start winning determination process in step S101), and the hold display corresponds to the hold storage. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-50 (A) to (C), in the image display device 5, the first hold display area 007IW211 for displaying the first hold display and the second hold display are displayed. The second hold display area 007IW212 to be displayed, the first hold storage number display 007IW213 including the number indicating the first hold storage number, and the second hold storage number display 007IW214 including the number indicating the second hold storage number are displayed. ). Further, during the variable display of the effect identification information, the pseudo hold display can be displayed based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area (for example, FIGS. 8-51 (E) to 8-52 (J)). As shown in the above, in the image display device 5, the pseudo-hold display area 007IW218 for displaying the pseudo-hold display is displayed). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, when the pseudo hold display is displayed, the hold display is displayed in a mode that is harder to see than the pseudo hold display (for example, FIGS. 8-51 (E) to FIGS. As shown in 8-52 (J), during the display of the pseudo hold display area 007IW218, only the first hold storage number display 007IW213 and the second hold storage number display 007IW214, which are smaller in display size than the pseudo hold display area 007IW218, are displayed. , The first reserved display area 007IW211 and the second reserved display area 007IW212 are not displayed). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, the pseudo hold display can be displayed by the first aspect (for example, blue) or the second aspect (for example, green or red) (see FIG. 8-28). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, the counting display corresponding to the variable display time of the variable display of the identification information a plurality of times (for example, the remaining special effect shown in FIGS. 8-50 (D) to 8-52 (K)). The time display 007IW216) can be displayed. Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-28, by displaying the pseudo hold display in a mode different from the normal mode (for example, blue) (for example, green or red), the display mode of the hold display can be changed. A case is shown in which an effect similar to the hold notice effect (pre-reading advance notice effect) to be changed is executed, and it is suggested that the variable display of the second special symbol being executed is a big hit or a small hit. Not limited to. For example, when the notice effect (pseudo notice effect) is configured to be executable during the variable display of the pseudo symbol, the pseudo hold display is displayed in a mode different from the normal mode to suggest the pseudo notice effect. You may.

Further, for example, when the special effect remaining time display 007IW216 is configured to be capable of performing the additional display of the remaining time in the middle of the special effect, the pseudo hold display is displayed in a mode different from the normal mode. Special effect remaining time display 007IW216 may be configured to indicate the presence / absence of an additional display and the additional time.

Further, in this example, the case where the display of the pseudo hold display is started from the beginning in the normal mode or a mode different from the normal mode is shown. It may be configured so that the pseudo hold display may be changed from blue to green or red depending on the shift timing or the like. Further, in this case, the pseudo hold display may be configured to be able to be changed in a plurality of stages.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, a plurality of specific displays (for example, pseudo hold display) can be displayed in a predetermined area (for example, pseudo hold display area 007IW218) during the effect period (for example, the effect period of special effect). be. Further, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect corresponding to each specific display (for example, variable display of a pseudo decorative symbol (pseudo symbol) shown in FIGS. 8-51 (E) to 8-52 (K)). Then, a special display (for example, the concealed image 007IW219 shown in FIGS. 8-52 (I) to (K)) that conceals a predetermined area according to the lapse of the effect period can be displayed step by step. Therefore, at the end of the production, the predetermined area is gradually concealed, so that the production can be made less likely to feel uncomfortable, and the production effect can be enhanced.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, the information regarding the variable display of the identification information is stored as the hold storage (for example, the hold storage stored in the start winning determination process in step S101), and the hold display corresponds to the hold storage. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-50 (A) to (C), in the image display device 5, the first hold display area 007IW211 for displaying the first hold display and the second hold display are displayed. The second hold display area 007IW212 to be displayed, the first hold storage number display 007IW213 including the number indicating the first hold storage number, and the second hold storage number display 007IW214 including the number indicating the second hold storage number are displayed. ). Further, it is possible to display a plurality of specific displays in an area where the hold display can be displayed as a predetermined area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-51 (E) to 8-52 (J), in the image display device 5 , The pseudo-hold display area 007IW218 for displaying the pseudo-hold display is displayed in the area where the second hold display area 007IW212 was displayed). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

In this example, the pseudo-holding display area 007IW218 is displayed in the same area as the second holding display area 007IW212, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the display areas do not have to completely match, and the pseudo hold display area 007IW218 may be displayed in an area partially overlapping with the second hold display area 007IW212.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, the hold display can be displayed up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the specific display can be displayed up to a predetermined number (for example, 4). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

In this example, the case where the predetermined number is 4, that is, the case where the pseudo-holding display can be displayed up to 4 which is the upper limit of the first holding storage number and the second holding storage number is shown. , Not limited to such aspects. For example, 8 which is the upper limit of the total number of reserved storages, which is the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number, may be set as a predetermined number, and up to 8 pseudo-holding displays may be displayed.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, when the specific display is displayed, the hold display is displayed in a mode that is harder to see than the specific display (for example, FIGS. 8-51 (E) to 8--. As shown in 52 (J), during the display of the pseudo-holding display area 007IW218, only the first holding storage number display 007IW213 and the second holding storage number display 007IW214, which are smaller in display size than the pseudo-holding display area 007IW218, are displayed. 1 Hold display area 007IW211 and 2 hold display area 007IW212 are not displayed). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, the specific display can be displayed by the first aspect (for example, blue) or the second aspect (for example, green or red) (see FIGS. 8-28). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, the special display can be displayed by a plurality of types of modes having different advantages (for example, concealment effects A to C shown in FIGS. 8-32). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-32, the variable display of the second special symbol being executed becomes a big hit or a small hit depending on which of the concealment effects A to C is executed. The case is shown, but it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when it is configured to enable the additional display of the remaining time indicated by the special effect remaining time display 007IW216 in the middle of the special effect, the special effect is performed according to which of the concealment effects A to C is executed. The remaining time display 007IW216 may be configured to indicate the presence / absence of the additional display and the additional time.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, it is possible to erase the specific display in response to the execution of the predetermined effect, and to display the special display step by step so as to hide the specific display in order from the specific display to be erased later (). For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-52 (I) to (K), the concealed image 007IW219 is stepwise from the pseudo-holding display (for example, the pseudo-holding display displayed on the right side) that is last digested (erased). The concealment effect of the mode concealed by is executed). Therefore, the effect of production can be enhanced.

In this example, by executing the concealment effect, the pseudo-holding display that is last digested (erased) (for example, the pseudo-holding display displayed on the right side) is gradually concealed in order. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, conversely, even if it is configured to execute the concealment effect so as to be concealed step by step from the pseudo hold display (for example, the pseudo hold display displayed on the left side) that is first digested (erased). good.

Further, according to this feature unit 007IW, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of suggestion effects (in this example, advance notice effects A to C) that suggest that the game is controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state). .. Further, when any one of a plurality of types of suggestion effects is executed, a predetermined period (in this example, "10 seconds", "20 seconds", "30 seconds") until the suggestion effect is executed. It is possible to execute the notification effect for notifying the predetermined period, and after the predetermined period is notified in the notification effect, the notification for the predetermined period becomes unrecognizable before the predetermined period elapses. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the notification when the notification effect is executed.

For example, when the notification period is continuously displayed from the notification of the notification period to the execution timing of the advance notice effect (for example, when the countdown is displayed), the execution timing of the advance notice effect can be clearly recognized. The effect cannot be fully enhanced. On the other hand, in this feature unit 007IW, since the notification of the notification period cannot be recognized before the notification period elapses, it is possible to make it impossible to clearly grasp the elapse of the notification period, and the player It is possible to realize a game-like effect of counting and waiting for the time until the notification period elapses in the head, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect when the notification effect is executed.

In this example, the case of erasing the notification display displayed on the image display device 5 is shown as the case of "making the notification of a predetermined period unrecognizable", but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, even if the display screen of the image display device 5 is blacked out by executing another effect such as a blackout effect while the notification display is being displayed, the notification display becomes unrecognizable. good. Further, for example, the notification display may be unrecognizable by the movable member provided in the gaming machine operating to hide the notification display, and various aspects are conceivable.

Further, as "before the predetermined period elapses", in this example, when the notification display is displayed, the notification display is erased relatively immediately to make it invisible. Not limited. For example, the notification display may be continuously displayed for a relatively long period of time, and the notification display may be erased for a moment for a relatively short period before the execution timing of the advance notice effect to make it invisible. Further, for example, even if the countdown display is performed until the execution timing of the advance notice effect is reached, and the countdown display is erased for a moment before the execution timing of the advance notice effect is reached, the countdown display is made invisible. good. As such, various aspects can be considered as "before the predetermined period elapses".

Further, in this example, the case where the "suggestion effect" is a notice effect is shown, but it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, a pseudo-ream or reach effect may be executed as a "suggestion effect", and a notification effect may be executed before the pseudo-ream or reach effect. Further, for example, when an effect having the same effect mode as the so-called look-ahead zone effect is configured to be executable as an effect to be executed during the variable display, the effect having the same effect mode as the look-ahead zone effect is referred to as a "suggestion effect". It may be configured to execute and execute the notification effect before the effect.

Further, according to this feature unit 007IW, it is possible to execute at a plurality of timings during variable display according to the type of suggestion effect (in this example, the advance notice effect A is executed during high-speed fluctuation, and the advance notice effect B is reach. It is executed when it is established, and the notice effect C is executed after the reach is established). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the notification when the notification effect is executed.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, when a long period as a predetermined period is notified in the notification effect, the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher than when a short period is notified as a predetermined period (FIG. 8). See -19). Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the player as to which period is notified as a predetermined period.

Further, according to this feature unit 007IW, the notification effect can be executed by a plurality of types of notification modes (rectangular display, elliptical display, and rhombus display in this example), and the same type of suggestion effect is executed and the notification effect is performed. Even when the same period is notified as a predetermined period in the above, the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state differs depending on the type of notification mode of the notification effect (see FIG. 8-20). Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the player as to which notification mode is used to execute the notification effect.

In this example, as the notification mode, the case where the shape of the notification display such as the rectangular display, the elliptical display, and the diamond-shaped display is different is shown, but the notification mode is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a notification mode, the display colors of the notification display (for example, red, green, blue, and rainbow colors) may be configured to be different. Further, for example, when the character is displayed together with the notification display, a different character may be displayed as the notification mode, or the voice of the character may be different.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, after the notification of the predetermined period becomes unrecognizable, the timing immediately before the lapse of the predetermined period is notified that the timing is immediately before the lapse of the predetermined period (this present). In the example, the remaining time display shown in FIGS. 8-35 (E) to (G) is displayed). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the notification when the notification effect is executed.

In this example, the "timing immediately before the lapse of a predetermined period" is a timing in which the time from the lapse of the notification period to the execution timing of the advance notice effect is extremely short (in this example, 3 seconds before and 2 seconds before). Before, 1 second ago). Not limited to the one shown in the feature unit 007IW, if the timing is such that the player recognizes that the time until the advance notice is short, the remaining time is displayed at a timing such as 5 seconds before. You may.

Further, in this example, when the notification period elapses, the advance notice effect is executed, and the remaining time is displayed from 3 seconds before the notification period elapses (for example, the notification period is "30 seconds"). In this case, the remaining time display is started when 27 seconds have elapsed, and the execution timing of the advance notice effect is reached when exactly 30 seconds have elapsed), and the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when the notification period is "30 seconds", the remaining time display is started when 30 seconds have elapsed, and the advance notice effect is executed when the remaining time display is finished after 33 seconds have elapsed. It may be configured.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect (in this example, a numerical effect) using a numerical value after the notification of the predetermined period is made unrecognizable and before the predetermined period elapses. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the notification when the notification effect is executed.

For example, if a notification effect is executed to notify the notification period of "10 seconds", "20 seconds", or "30 seconds", the player is counted for 10 seconds, 20 seconds, or 30 seconds in his or her mind. If this happens, the player may recognize the execution timings of the advance notice effects A to C. Therefore, in this feature unit 007IW, after the notification effect is executed, the numerical effect is executed before the execution timing of the advance notice effects A to C, and the period until the advance notice effects A to C are executed in the numerical effect. Is confusing the player by displaying irrelevant numbers or outputting them by voice, making it difficult to count the time until the advance notice effects A to C are executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from easily recognizing the execution timings of the advance notice effects A to C, to enhance the unexpectedness of the advance notice effect execution, and to enhance the effect when the advance notice effect is executed. It is possible.

In this feature unit 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (D), in the "numerical effect", for example, "2"-> "5"-> "3"-> ... By notifying immovably (randomly), it is an effect that confuses the player and makes it difficult to count the time until the advance notice effects A to C are executed. It should be noted that, as long as it can confuse the player, various modes can be considered as "numerical effect", not limited to such a mode. For example, as a "numerical effect", numerical values are notified in an order different from the countdown (for example, remaining time display) in the notification effect (for example, in the notification effect, "30" → "29" → "28" → ... In contrast to notifying in descending order, in numerical production, the player may be confused by notifying in ascending order as "2"-> "3"-> "4"-> .... For example, in the notification effect, "1"-> ...-> "28"-> "29"-> "30" is notified in ascending order, whereas in the numerical effect, "4"-> "3"-> "2". It may be confusing to the player by notifying the player in descending order. For example, as a "numerical effect", at a timing different from the internal numerical update timing in the notification effect. By executing the effect of updating the numerical value, the player may be configured to disturb the timing of counting the numbers in his / her mind. Further, for example, the notification cycle of the numerical value in the “numerical effect” may be performed. Is irregularly changed (for example, "2" to "5" is updated in 0.5 seconds, and "5" to "3" is updated in 2 seconds), which confuses the player. May be.

Further, in this feature unit 007IW, as shown in FIG. 8-34 (D), when the "numerical effect" is executed by displaying the numerical value in the image display device 5 and outputting the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, as a "numerical effect", a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED may be made to emit light at a numerical update timing, or may be vibrated (for example, a motor of an operation button may be operated to vibrate, or an effect for production may be used. It may be configured to break the rhythm that the player counts in his / her mind and confuse it by vibrating (or making it vibrate). Further, for example, the player may be confused only by the light emission and the vibration operation of the light emitting body without displaying the numerical value.

It should be noted that the feature unit 007IW has shown a case where the player is prevented from easily recognizing the execution timings of the advance notice effects A to C by executing the numerical effect, but the case is limited to such an aspect. No. For example, even if a predetermined effect (for example, a step-up notice effect, a pseudo-ream) whose mode changes stepwise by the time the predetermined period elapses after the notification of the predetermined period is made unrecognizable, it may be configured to be executable. good. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the stepwise change of the mode and the player from easily recognizing the execution timings of the advance notice effects A to C. It is possible to enhance the unexpectedness of the execution, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the notification when the notification effect is executed.

The "step-up notice effect" is a notice effect that is executed in a manner in which the effect changes stepwise from the first stage to the plurality of stages. Generally, when the step-up notice effect is executed, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher when the effect is changed to more stages. Further, the "pseudo-ream" is a re-variable display in which the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped and then the variable display is executed again between the start of the variable display and the derivation display of the display result. It is a variable display mode that is executed multiple times or multiple times. In general, when the pseudo-ream is executed, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher when more revariable displays are executed.

In addition, when executing the step-up notice effect or pseudo-ream, the step-up notice effect or pseudo-ream is started before the notification period is notified, and the step-up notice effect or a part of the pseudo-ream sets the notification period. It may be included from the notification to the execution of the advance notice effect.

Further, according to this feature unit 007IW, after the specific display result (in this example, the jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the specific condition is satisfied (in this example, the operation gate 007IW017 is played. Based on the fact that the ball has passed), it is possible to control an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. Further, it is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, a story reach effect and a super reach effect A1 and A2) suggesting that the control is controlled in an advantageous state, the specific effect is executed, and the specific display result is derived and displayed. In this case, the special effect related to the specific effect (in this example, the ending effect shown in FIGS. 8-37 (E), (F) and 8-38 (E), (F)) until the specific condition is satisfied. ) Is possible (in this example, when the story reach effect is executed, the ending effect is executed while waiting for the gate to pass). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, the first specific effect (in this example, the story reach effect) and the second specific effect (in this example, the super reach effects A1 and A2) can be executed as the specific effect. Further, when the first specific effect is executed and the specific display result is derived and displayed, a special effect related to the first specific effect (in this example, FIG. 8-37 (E)) until the specific condition is satisfied. , (F) and the ending effect shown in FIGS. 8-38 (E) and (F)) (in this example, when the story reach effect is executed, the ending effect is performed in the gate waiting state. When the second specific effect is executed and the specific display result is derived and displayed, a predetermined effect not related to the second specific effect (in this example, FIG. 8-40) until the specific condition is satisfied. (E) and the display of the promotion display shown in FIG. 8-41 (E)) can be executed (in this example, when the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed, the promotion display is displayed in the gate waiting state. Is displayed). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

Further, according to this feature unit 007IW, it is possible to control a plurality of types of advantageous states (in this example, a 16-round jackpot and a 4-round jackpot). Further, after the specific condition is satisfied, the notification effect (in this example, the roulette effect shown in FIGS. 8-40 (F) and (G)) for notifying the type of the advantageous state can be executed, and the first specific effect is If it is controlled to an advantageous state after being executed, the notification effect is not executed (in this example, the roulette effect is executed after the game ball of the operation gate 007IW017 is executed only when the super reach effects A1 and A2 are executed. If the story reach effect is executed, the roulette effect will not be executed). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

In particular, in this feature unit 007IW, the super reach effects A1 and A2 can be executed in the case of an outlier, and in the case of a big hit, they can be executed in both the 16-round jackpot and the 4-round jackpot. On the other hand, the story reach effect can be executed only when it is a big hit, and when it is a big hit, it can be executed only when it is a big hit of 16 rounds. When is executed, the waste of the production can be eliminated by not executing the roulette production. For example, in the high base state, the story of the story reach production can be continuously shown by continuing the ending production. can.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, the execution of the special effect is terminated based on the satisfaction of the specific condition, and the execution of the special effect is terminated based on the satisfaction of the specific condition during the execution of the special effect. The end notification (in this example, the caution display 007IW114 shown in FIGS. 8-37 (E) and (F)) is executed. Therefore, it is possible to call attention to the fact that the special effect is unintentionally terminated, and the effect of controlling to an advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed can be obtained. It is possible to prevent the situation of deterioration.

In this example, a case is shown in which a caution display is displayed throughout the execution of the ending effect while waiting for the gate to pass, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the caution display may be displayed only for a part of the period during which the ending effect is being executed, or conversely, the caution display is started immediately before the ending effect is started (for example, 1 to 3 seconds before). It may be configured as follows.

Further, according to this feature unit 007IW, even after the specific condition is satisfied, the special effect is executed during the advantageous state (in this example, when the gaming state is in the high base state, FIG. 8-38 (G). ), Even if the game ball passes through the operating gate 007IW017 and the big hit game is started, the ending effect is executed during the big hit game). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

Further, according to the feature unit 007IW, a promotion effect for encouraging the establishment of the specific condition in the period from the time when the specific display result is derived and displayed until the specific condition is satisfied (in this example, FIG. 8-40 (E). ) And the display of the promotion display shown in FIG. 8-41 (E)). Further, the advantageous state-related effect regarding the advantageous state to be controlled based on the elapse of a predetermined period without satisfying the specific condition after the execution of the promotion effect is started (in this example, FIG. 8-41 (G)). The 16R jackpot notification effect shown in 1) can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed. In particular, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect in the period from when the specific display result is derived and displayed until the specific condition is satisfied.

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

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can play a game, can display identification information in a variable manner, and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A hold storage means that stores information related to the variable display of identification information as hold storage, and
A hold display means that can display a hold display corresponding to hold storage in a predetermined area,
A specific display means capable of displaying a plurality of specific displays different from the hold display in the predetermined area when the variable display period after the advantageous state ends is a specific period.
An effect execution means that can variably display special identification information that is different from the identification information corresponding to each specific display.
A special display means capable of displaying a special display that hides the predetermined area based on the lapse of the variable display period in the specific period is provided.
The special display is a display in which concealment is started from the specific display to be erased later among the plurality of specific displays , and then all of the plurality of specific displays are concealed .

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