JP7129094B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine, which is a type of game machine, after a specific display result is obtained in a symbol variation game, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is awarded. In addition, in the symbol variation game, a notice effect is executed to indicate the degree of expectation for the awarding of the jackpot game.

Among such pachinko game machines, for example, as in Patent Document 1, there is a machine that executes a special effect that displays a special image related to the counting of time, such as counting down the time until the advance notice effect is executed. It is disclosed, and it is possible to draw attention to the time until the advance notice effect is executed by executing the special effect.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-140

However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to enhance the interest in the game by enhancing the effect of the special presentation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in the conventional technology, and its object is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest in games.

A gaming machine which solves the above problems is provided with an effect executing means for executing an effect in a game machine in which an advantageous state advantageous to a player is given after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game. In the symbol variation game, one or more variation cycles are executed, and the effect execution means can execute a special effect of displaying a special image related to the counting of time, and in the special effect, the special image is a special count A special advance notice effect is executed when displayed as a result, the special notice effect includes a first special notice effect and a second special notice effect, and the special effect includes a first special effect and a second special effect. There are an effect, a third special effect, and a fourth special effect, and the first special effect is an effect that starts executing during execution of a non-final variation cycle before the final variation cycle among a plurality of variation cycles. The second special effect is a effect that starts execution during execution of the final variation cycle, the third special effect is a performance that starts execution during execution of the final variation cycle, and the third special effect The 4 special effect is a effect that starts to be executed during the execution of the non-final variation cycle, and the first special notice effect is when the first special effect is executed and when the second special effect is executed. In both cases, it is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during the execution of the final variation cycle, and the second special notice effect is the case where the third special effect is executed and the fourth special effect. Both when it is executed and when it is executed, it is an effect that starts execution at the same timing during the execution of the final variation cycle, and the effect content of the first special notice effect is the effect when the first special effect is executed. The performance contents are common both when the second special performance is executed, and the performance contents of the second special notice performance are the performance contents when the third special performance is executed and when the fourth special performance is executed. When the special image is displayed in the first special effect, it is displayed for a predetermined time longer than when it is displayed in the second special effect. is an image that starts counting time from, and when displayed in the fourth special effect, the image starts counting time from a time longer by a predetermined time than when displayed in the third special effect. The effect executing means can execute a specific effect before a special image for starting counting of time is displayed in the special effect, and the specific effect includes a predetermined first There is a first specific effect that is executed over the effect time and a second specific effect that is executed over a predetermined second effect time that is longer than the first effect time, and the first special effect is Displaying a special image that starts counting time during execution of the non-final variation cycle after executing the first specific effect over the first performance time during execution of the non-final variation cycle; After executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle, a special image is displayed to start counting time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle. The second special effect is a special effect that starts counting time during execution of the final variation cycle after executing the first specific effect over the first performance time during execution of the final variation cycle. When displaying an image and after executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle, a special image that starts counting time during the execution of the final variation cycle. There is a case where it is displayed, and after the first specific effect is executed over the first effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle, time is started to be counted during the execution of the final variation cycle. In the case of displaying a special image, the elapsed time from the start of execution of the first specific effect to the start of counting the time, and the second effect over the second effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle 2. When displaying a special image for starting counting of time during execution of the final variation cycle after executing the second specific effect, the period from the start of the execution of the second specific effect to the start of counting the time. Unlike the elapsed time, the third special effect counts the time during execution of the final variation cycle after executing the first specific effect over the first performance time during execution of the final variation cycle. When displaying a special image that starts and after executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle, start counting time during the execution of the final variation cycle and after executing the first specific effect over the first effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle, during the execution of the final variation cycle. When displaying a special image for starting counting, the elapsed time from the start of execution of the first specific effect to the start of counting time, and the second effect time during execution of the final variation cycle across the second Elapsed time from the start of execution of the second specific effect to the start of counting time in the case of displaying a special image for starting counting of time during execution of the final variation cycle after executing the specific effect. Different from the time, the fourth special effect is performed during the execution of the non-final variation cycle after the first specific effect is performed over the first performance time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle. When displaying a special image for starting counting, after executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle, during the execution of the non-final variation cycle A special image for starting counting may be displayed, and the time from the start of the symbol variation game to the execution of the first special notice effect varies depending on the number of variation cycles performed in the symbol variation game. , The time from the start of the symbol variation game to the execution of the second special notice effect varies depending on the number of variation cycles performed in the symbol variation game, and the specific effect is the execution of the special effect. When the first specific effect is executed during the execution of the final variation cycle, and when the second specific effect is executed during the execution of the final variation cycle, Then , the gist is that the start timing of the first specific effect and the start timing of the second specific effect during execution of the final variation cycle are the same timing .

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

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows the time until super reach production|presentation is performed. 4(a) to 4(h) are diagrams showing various effects. 4(a) to 4(h) are diagrams showing various effects. 4(a) to 4(h) are diagrams showing various effects. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing prefetch command setting processing; The figure which shows a 1st timer effect determination process. The figure which shows a 2nd timer effect determination process. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an effect pattern of a timer effect; The figure which shows the kind of introductory production. The figure which shows timer production|presentation control processing. (a) to (k) are diagrams showing execution modes of the timer effect. (a) to (i) are diagrams showing execution modes of the timer effect. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The figure which shows a timer effect determination process.

[First embodiment]
An embodiment of the pachinko game machine will be described below.
Up, down, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20 .
The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle 16. - 特許庁For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . In the pachinko game machine 10 , game balls (game media) are shot toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation amount) of the shooting handle 16 . That is, the pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of game balls by operating the shooting handle 16 .

The pachinko game machine 10 has a decoration lamp 17. - 特許庁For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . The decoration lamp 17 incorporates a light emitter (not shown), and is configured to be capable of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing with the light emitter. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker 18. - 特許庁For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame 11 . As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes effects (hereinafter referred to as sound effects) that output sounds such as human and animal voices, sound effects, and music.

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

The information display device 22 has a first special symbol display portion 22a. The 1st special design display part 22a is comprised so that the 1st special design of 1 type or multiple types can be displayed. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first symbol variation game) in which predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the first special symbol is fixed and stopped. In the following description, "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "first special game".

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

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

In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbols are definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbols does not change. In the present specification, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning with respect to symbols. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display portion 22a and the second special symbol display portion 22b include a jackpot symbol as a big win display result (specific display result) and a losing symbol as a losing display result. . In the special game, when a big win pattern is derived, the player can recognize that the big win will be achieved. In the special game, when a winning symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that the winning symbol is lost.

In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not run simultaneously. In this embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In this embodiment, when the big win lottery is won, the big win symbols are derived in the special game, and after the special game ends, the big win game is provided. That is, the jackpot game is awarded after the special game in which the jackpot lottery is won is completed. Although details will be described later, the jackpot game is a game (state) advantageous to the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

In the present embodiment, the variable interval time (in this embodiment, 0.5s) is specified. That is, the variable interval time is the time from the end of the current special game until the start of the next special game or the start of the jackpot game is permitted.

The information display device 22 has a first special hold display section 22c. The first special suspension display portion 22c displays information that enables recognition of the number of first special games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as "first special pending number". The information display device 22 has a second special hold display section 22d. The second special suspension display portion 22d displays information that enables recognition of the number of times of the second special game whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is met but the execution condition is not yet met. In the following description, the number of pending second special games will be referred to as "second special pending number". For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are respectively "4".

The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display section 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol is finally determined and stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be drawn out to the normal symbol display portion 22e include normal winning symbols and normal losing symbols. When a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, the player can recognize that a normal winning pattern is obtained. In the normal game, when a normal losing pattern is derived, the player can recognize that the normal losing pattern is obtained. In the present embodiment, when winning the winning lottery for the normal symbols, the normal winning symbols are derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is provided after the normal game ends. Although details will be described later, the normal winning game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easier to establish the second special game's holding condition.

The information display device 22 has a normal hold display section 22f. The normal suspension display portion 22f displays information that enables recognition of the number of normal games whose execution is suspended because the suspension condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum number of normal reservations is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be explained.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape with rails. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 has a center frame 26 with various decorations in substantially the center of the game area 21 . The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. Note that the center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

The pachinko game machine 10 has an effect display device 27 as effect executing means. The effect display device 27 has a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. As shown in FIG. As one of the effects, the effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or letter.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes a effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of rows and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as "effect game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is intended to diversify the display effect. In this embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

The effect game is started with the start of the special game and ended with the end of the special game. Then, in the performance game, a combination of performance symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big-hit symbols are derived, in the production game, the big-hit symbol combination based on the production symbols is derived. For example, the big hit symbol combination by the performance symbols is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when a winning symbol is derived, a winning symbol combination based on the performance symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the design combination that is not due to the production pattern is a pattern combination such as "787" or "556" in which at least some rows of production symbols are different from other rows of production symbols. In addition, in the effect game, the effect symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed before being fixed and stopped. In this specification, "temporary stop display" means a temporary stop state before the effect symbols are fixed and stopped displayed, for example, a state in which the effect symbols are oscillating and displayed.

The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. Reach is a specific row (the first and third rows in this embodiment) of a plurality of rows, and the same production pattern is temporarily displayed in a row different from the specific row (the second row in this embodiment). ) is continuously being variably displayed. For example, the ready-to-win effect may include a plurality of types of ready-to-win effects in which the characters to appear and the motions of the effect patterns are different.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a first starting port 28 opening to the game area 21 below the center frame 26 . The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first start hole 28. - 特許庁For example, the first starting sensor SE1 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the first starting port 28 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first starting sensor SE1, the condition for holding the first special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. In this way, the first starting sensor SE1 as a first detection means detects entry of a game ball into the first starting hole 28 (game ball entering the first starting hole 28).

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 29 opening to the game area 21 below the center frame 26 . The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second start hole 29. - 特許庁For example, the second starting sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball entering the second starting port 29 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second starting sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out prize balls is established. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 as a second detection means detects entry of a game ball into the second start hole 29 (game ball entered into the second start hole 29).

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in a permitted state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in a game area 21. - 特許庁The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to be entered. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 for operating the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 2). Ordinary variable member 30 is normally operated in a permissive state in a winning game. In this manner, the normal variable member 30 as opening/closing means operates so that the second starting port 29 can take the allowable state and the restricted state.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a big winning opening 31 opening in the game area 21 at the lower right side of the center frame 26.例文帳に追加The pachinko game machine 10 is equipped with a special winning sensor SE3 for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 31. - 特許庁For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the path through which the game ball entering the big winning hole 31 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the special prize winning sensor SE3, the prize ball payout condition is established. In this way, the special winning sensor SE3 as special detection means detects the entry of a game ball into the large winning opening 31 (the game ball entering the large winning opening 31).

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 32 capable of operating in a permitted state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21 . The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the special winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko game machine 10 has a special actuator A2 for operating the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in the allowable state in the big hit game. In this way, the special variable member 32 as the special opening/closing means operates so that the big winning opening 31 as the special ball entrance can take the allowable state and the restricted state.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21.例文帳に追加The gate 33 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 for detecting game balls passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the normal game suspension condition can be established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a general prize winning opening 34 that opens to the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26 . The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general prize winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball entering the general prize winning hole 34 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball entering the general winning hole 34 passes. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general prize winning sensor SE5, the prize ball payout condition is established. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning holes.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting hole 28, a second starting hole 29, a big winning hole 31, and a general winning hole 34 as winning holes. Incidentally, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a prize winning port different from the above prize winning port. "Winning" means that a game ball enters a winning hole. In addition, the pachinko game machine 10 is provided with members such as nails and windmills for changing the behavior of game balls flowing down the game area 21 .

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a low-probability state and a high-probability state as game states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high-probability state is a gaming state with a high jackpot probability compared to the low-probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so the game state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

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

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from among the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of multiple controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control for shortening the variation time of the normal game as compared with the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control for varying the probability of winning the winning lottery of normal symbols (normal winning probability) to a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control that makes the total open time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal per game longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 30 in one normal winning game is greater than that in the low base state, and one opening of the normal variable member 30 in the normal winning game At least one control of making the time longer than in the low base state is preferably performed.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability is greater than zero in the low base state. Thus, the normal variable member 30 can be operated to its permissive state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normal variable member 30 is not allowed to operate in the low base state. That is, the low base state can be said to be a state in which a game ball is less likely to enter the second starting port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 compared to the high base state.

Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that shortens the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) compared to the low base state. When the variation time shortening control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time shortening state" for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-varying time reduction state" for special symbols.

In the following description, the game state of low probability and low base state is referred to as "low probability low base state", and the game state of high probability and low base state is referred to as "high probability low base state". In addition, the game state of low probability and high base state is indicated as "low probability and high base state", and the game state of high probability and high base state is indicated as "high probability and high base state".

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special jackpot symbols. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. For each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots), the type of jackpot game is determined.

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as the predetermined effect, an opening effect for informing the start of the jackpot game is performed. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game is performed a plurality of times to open the jackpot 31.例文帳に追加The round game is performed with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In this embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number ("10" in this embodiment) of game balls enter the big winning opening 31, or a second end in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Terminates when the conditions are met. In other words, the end conditions for ending each of a plurality of round games include the first end condition that the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 31 is the upper limit, and There is a second end condition that the number of game balls entering does not reach the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the big winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state at the start of the round game, and takes a closed state at the end of the round game. In the round game, a round production is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

Next, specific jackpots in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed on the first special pattern display section 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot patterns are patterns ZA and 35 types of jackpot patterns are patterns ZB. are classified respectively. Further, among the 100 types of jackpot patterns displayed on the second special pattern display portion 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot patterns are indicated by the pattern Za, and 35 types of jackpot patterns are indicated by the pattern Zb. classified. Hereinafter, as the types of big wins, the types of big win patterns are used and expressed as big wins based on the patterns ZA, ZB, Za and Zb. Also, the types of jackpot games awarded based on the jackpot types are expressed as jackpot games based on the patterns ZA, ZB, Za and Zb using the jackpot symbol types.

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

In addition, in this embodiment, the same opening time (8 seconds in this embodiment) and the same ending time (10 seconds in this embodiment) are set for all types of jackpot games.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Variation patterns include a big hit variation pattern and a loss variation pattern. In the big hit variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents for finally deriving the symbol combination of the big win through the ready-to-win effect are defined. In the losing variation pattern, as the effect contents of the effect game, the effect contents to derive the winning symbol combination are determined without going through the ready-to-win effect or through the ready-to-win effect.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. Information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

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

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

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

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various types of processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing a sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores sub-control programs, tables used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data relating to the display effect in the effect display device 27. FIG. The sub-control ROM 41b stores light emission effect data relating to the light emission effect of the decoration lamp 17. FIG. The sub-control ROM 41b stores audio effect data relating to the audio effect in the speaker 18. FIG.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten as appropriate while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is operating. Information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c includes, for example, flags, counters, and timers. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or as software random numbers.

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

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

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

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

When the game ball has not entered the first starting port 28, when the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, and when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a terminates the special symbol input process.

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

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

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

On the other hand, when the special game execution condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special reservation number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the second special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU40a determines whether or not the first special reservation number stored in the main control RAM40c is "1" or more. When the first special reservation number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game.

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

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

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

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

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special reservation number, determines the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination), determines the jackpot pattern or missing pattern based on the results of the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination), and determines the jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) based on the results. A variation pattern is determined, and a symbol command and a game start command are set. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 40a instructs to stop the variation of the performance symbols when the variation time defined in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has passed, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the performance symbols (hereinafter referred to as the game end command) in the output buffer.

Thus, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform a jackpot lottery for the first special game in accordance with the entry of a game ball into the first start opening 28, and according to the entry of a game ball into the second start opening 29, A jackpot lottery for the second special game can be performed.

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

When the big win special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as opening command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game after the opening time has passed. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the jackpot pattern (jackpot type). After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so as to close the big winning opening 31 when the first end condition or the second end condition is established, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games is completed.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter referred to as a round command) to the output buffer each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 40a sets information that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a terminates the jackpot game when the ending time elapses. Thus, the main control CPU 40a capable of imparting the jackpot game to an advantageous state advantageous to the player corresponds to the advantageous state imparting means.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za is provided, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a high probability state when ending the jackpot game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set the status flags. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to a high base state when finishing the big win game when a big win game based on the symbols ZA and Za is provided. Set the main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to achieve a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is provided, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when ending the jackpot game, the main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set the status flags. In addition, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to the high base state when the big win game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is given, when the big win game is finished. Set the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state with the upper limit number of times, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

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

When giving a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets a main probability state flag to a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when starting a jackpot game. In addition, when giving a jackpot game, the main control CPU 40a sets the main base state flag to a value that can be specified to control to the low base state when starting the jackpot game.

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

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

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. The sub-control CPU 41a, when the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a big-hit symbol, determines a big-hit symbol combination based on the performance symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the missing symbol combination based on the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination (for example, "787") that does not include a ready-to-win effect when the conditions for executing the ready-to-win effect are satisfied and the ready-to-win effect is to be executed in the effect game. In the present embodiment, as a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it is determined that the losing variation pattern with the ready-to-win effect is determined. As a condition for executing the ready-to-win effect, it may be determined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined ready-to-win lottery and wins the ready-to-win lottery.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to variably display the effect symbols in each row with the input of the game start command as a trigger. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game. After the start of the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols, and when the game end command is input, the symbol combination of the determined effect symbols is displayed. is derived. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 41a may measure a variation time that can be specified from the variation pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive a symbol combination upon the passage of the variation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

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

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

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

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

Next, the variation pattern will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 3, the variation pattern of the present embodiment is selected depending on whether or not it will be a big hit. Specifically, variation patterns HP15, HP16, and HP54 are defined as big hit variation patterns. Variation patterns HP13, HP14, and HP53 are defined as loss reach variation patterns (shown as "loss R" in the drawing), and variation patterns HP11, HP12, HP51, and HP52 are defined as loss variation patterns, respectively.

In this embodiment, the variation patterns HP11 to HP16 are examples of variation patterns selectable in the low base state, and the variation patterns HP51 to HP54 are examples of variation patterns selectable in the high base state.

The variation pattern HP12 that can be selected in the low base state is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern HP11. The variation patterns selectable in the high base state include a variation pattern HP52 that further shortens the variation time of the variation pattern HP12 selectable in the low base state. Therefore, in the high base state, it is easier to determine a variation pattern that shortens the variation time than in the low base state.

Further, the variation patterns HP13 and HP15 are variation patterns in which the first super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR1") effect is executed. The variation patterns HP14 and HP16 are variation patterns in which a second super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR2") effect is executed. Variation patterns HP53 and HP54 are variation patterns in which a third super reach (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SR3") effect is executed. The SR1 effect is a effect that develops into SR1 after reach is formed. The SR2 effect is a effect that develops into SR2 after reach is formed. The SR3 effect is a effect that develops into SR3 after reach is formed.

Also, when the variation pattern (loss variation pattern and loss reach variation pattern) that will be missed in the low base state is determined, when the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern is "0" to "220", the loss variation Patterns HP11 and HP12 are selected. When the random number value used to determine the variation pattern is "221" to "249", the loss reach variation pattern HP13 is "250" and "251" when the random number value used to determine the variation pattern is lost. Reach fluctuation pattern HP14 is selected respectively.

When the jackpot variation pattern is determined in the low base state, when the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern is "0" to "130", the variation pattern HP15 determines that the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern is " 131” to “251”, the variation pattern HP16 is selected respectively.

When the fluctuation pattern (losing fluctuation pattern and loosing reach fluctuation pattern) to be missed in the high base state is determined, when the value of the random number used for determining the fluctuation pattern is "0" to "235", the losing fluctuation pattern HP51 , HP52 is selected. When the random number value used for determining the variation pattern is "236" to "251", the outreach variation pattern HP53 is selected. Also, when the big hit variation pattern is determined in the high base state, the variation pattern HP54 is selected.

In this way, the degree of expectation for a big win is suggested by executing the SR1 to SR3 performances both when the big win variation pattern is determined and when the losing reach variation pattern is determined. In particular, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined such that the degree of expectation for the big win is higher when the SR2 effect is executed than when the SR1 effect is executed. That is, the ready-to-win effect includes the SR2 effect and the SR1 effect in which the degree of expectation for a big hit is lower than that of the SR2 effect.

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

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

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

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

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

The counting effect is a effect that is executed after the introduction effect is finished, and is an effect that counts the time. In particular, the counting effect in the present embodiment is an effect for displaying the timer value on the effect display device 27 so that the timer value can be specified. The effect is that the timer value is decremented and the timer value becomes "0". Also, various SR effects may be executed when the timer value becomes "0" in the counting effect. That is, the timer effect is a effect of displaying a timer image relating to counting of time, and is an effect of executing various SR effects when the timer value is displayed as "0". In this way, the introductory image, the preparation image, and the timer value (image that can specify the timer value) correspond to the special image related to the counting of time, and the counting result in which the timer value is displayed as "0" is the special counting result. corresponds to In the present embodiment, when the timer value is subtracted and the timer value becomes "0", a special counting result is obtained. A special count result may be obtained when a specific value (for example, "1000") is reached.

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

Next, the display mode of the image in the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5(a), in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbol is fixed and stopped, and the first reserved image indicating the first special reserved number is displayed as "4". . Then, as shown in FIG. 5(b), when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbols that have been fixed and stopped are variably displayed, and the first pending image is displayed. It is displayed as "3". Further, as shown in FIG. 5(c), when a game ball enters the first starting hole 28 during execution of the special game, the first pending image is displayed as "4". Then, as shown in FIG. 5(d), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols that have been variably displayed are fixed and stopped as the missing symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 5(e), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbols that have been fixed and stopped are variably displayed, and the first pending image is displayed. It is displayed as "3". In this case, when the execution of the special game is started, the display of the first introduction image (the COUNT image in this embodiment) capable of specifying the start of execution of the timer effect is started, and the timer effect (introduction effect of the timer effect) is started. ) is started to be executed. Next, as shown in FIG. 5(f), when the display of the first introductory image ends, the third introductory image (READY image in this embodiment) is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5(g), when the execution of the special game is completed, the performance symbols that have been variably displayed are fixed and stopped as a lost symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 5(h), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbols that have been fixed and stopped are variably displayed, and the first pending image is displayed. It is displayed as "2". In this case, when the execution of the special game is started, after the count start time (for example, "24s") is displayed as the timer value, the timer value is subtracted from the count start time. That is, execution of the measurement effect of the timer effect in which an image capable of specifying the timer value is displayed is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6(a), when the execution of the special game is completed, the performance symbols that have been variably displayed are fixed and stopped as a lost symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 6(b), when execution of the next special game is started, execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbols that have been fixed and stopped are variably displayed, and the first pending image is displayed. It is displayed as "1". In this case, an extra performance is executed in which an extra time (for example, "12 seconds") is added (added) to the timer value that has been continuously subtracted from the previous special game. Then, as shown in FIG. 6(c), when the execution of the special game is completed, the performance symbols that have been variably displayed are fixed and stopped as the missing symbol combination.

As shown in FIG. 6(d), when the execution of the next special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbols that have been fixed and stopped are variably displayed, and the first pending image is displayed. erased. In this case, an extra performance is executed in which an extra time (for example, "12 seconds") is added (added) to the timer value that has been continuously subtracted from the previous special game. Next, as shown in FIG. 6(e), the effect symbols in the left and right columns are once stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win pattern combination, and after forming ready-to-win, as shown in FIG. 6(f), it continues. When the decremented timer value is displayed as "0", the execution of the SR effect (for example, the SR2 effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6(g), when the execution of the special game ends, there are cases where the performance symbols that have been variably displayed are fixed and stopped as a combination of missing symbols, or as shown in FIG. 6(h). , There are cases where it is fixed and stopped as a combination of jackpot symbols.

Further, in addition to the timer effect (first timer effect) over a plurality of consecutive special games, a timer effect (second timer effect) may be executed in one special game.
As shown in FIG. 7(a), in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the first reserved image indicating the first special reserved number is displayed as "1", and the effect symbol is fixed and stopped. Then, as shown in FIG. 7(b), when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbols that have been fixed and stopped are variably displayed, and the first pending image is displayed. erased. In this case, when the execution of the special game is started, the display of the first introduction image capable of specifying the start of execution of the timer effect is started, and the execution of the timer effect (introduction effect of the timer effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the display of the first introductory image ends, the third introductory image is not displayed, and after the counting start time (for example, "21s") is displayed as the timer value, , is displayed so that the timer value is subtracted from the counting start time. That is, execution of the measurement effect of the timer effect in which an image capable of specifying the timer value is displayed is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7(d), the effect symbols in the left and right columns are once stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win pattern combination, and after forming ready-to-win, as shown in FIG. 7(e), it continues. When the decremented timer value is displayed as "0", the execution of the SR effect (for example, the SR2 effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6(g), when the execution of the special game ends, there are cases where the performance symbols that have been variably displayed are fixed and stopped as a combination of missing symbols, or as shown in FIG. 6(h). , There are cases where it is fixed and stopped as a combination of jackpot symbols.

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 7G, when the display of the second introductory image ended, the counting start time (for example, "19s") was displayed as a timer value without displaying the third introductory image. Afterwards, it is displayed so that the timer value is subtracted from the counting start time. That is, execution of the measurement effect of the timer effect in which an image capable of specifying the timer value is displayed is started.

Next, the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed as a ready-to-win pattern combination, and after forming a ready-to-win, the timer value that has been continuously subtracted is set to "0" as shown in FIG. is displayed, the execution of the SR effect (for example, the SR2 effect) is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 6(g), when the execution of the special game ends, there are cases where the performance symbols that have been variably displayed are fixed and stopped as a combination of missing symbols, or as shown in FIG. 6(h). , There are cases where it is fixed and stopped as a combination of jackpot symbols.

In the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed in one special game, the first introduction effect is executed when the counting effect for counting the time until the timing at which the same SR effect is executed is executed. The counting start time of the timer value differs depending on whether the second introductory effect is executed or not. As a specific example, when counting the time until the timing at which the same SR2 effect is executed, when the first introduction effect (production time “3 s”) is executed, “21 s” is When the introductory effect (effect time "5 s") is executed, "19 s" becomes the count start time.

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

First, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 40a, when the first special reservation number is the upper limit value, when it is in the high base state, after being controlled from the high base state to the low base state a predetermined number of times (for example 4 times), it is determined whether or not a regulation condition is satisfied (step S101). If the regulation condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the prefetch command setting process without executing steps S102 and S103. If the regulation condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, the main control CPU 40a refers to various random numbers acquired with the ball entering the first starting hole . Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the prefetch command in the main control RAM 40c based on the reference result (step S103), and ends the prefetch command setting process.

More specifically, the main control CPU 40a specifies the first special reservation number when the game ball enters the first starting port 28 as a trigger. In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the random number used for the big hit lottery obtained with the ball entering the first starting hole 28, and specifies whether or not the value matches the big hit determination value. In particular, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the jackpot lottery matches the common jackpot decision value among the jackpot decision values, matches the high-probability dedicated jackpot decision value, or does not match the jackpot decision value. identify. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the value of the random number used for the big-hit lottery matches the big-hit determination value regardless of whether it is in a high-probability state or whether it matches the big-hit determination value only when it is in a high-probability state. , regardless of whether it is in a high-probability state or not, it is specified whether it does not match the big-hit determination value.

In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads out the value of the special symbol sorting random number acquired along with the ball entering the first starting port 28, and based on the read value, the big hit symbol in the case of a big hit ( type).

In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern acquired with the ball entering the first starting port 28, and based on the read value, when it is lost, the reach state is formed. and the type of ready-to-win effect (SR1 effect and SR2 effect) are specified. In addition, in the present embodiment, regardless of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number, it is determined whether or not the ready-to-win state is formed until the execution of the special game is started. In addition, the main control CPU 40a reads the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern acquired with the ball entering the first starting port 28, and based on the read value, in the case of a big hit, the type of ready-to-win effect to identify.

Then, the main control CPU 40a determines a prefetch command corresponding to the result specified in this way. Specifically, as a look-ahead command, the current first special reservation number, whether or not to win the jackpot lottery depending on whether it is in a high probability state, the type of jackpot in the case of a jackpot, and the case of losing Whether or not a variation pattern for forming a ready-to-win state is determined is a command capable of specifying the type of ready-to-win effect.

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

Then, the main control CPU 40a sets the generated prefetch command in the output buffer. In addition, in the present embodiment, when outputting the prefetch command, the first reservation number command is output before that.

On the other hand, when the prefetch command and the first reservation number command are input, the sub control CPU 41a identifies the first special reservation number from the prefetch command, and sends the prefetch command corresponding to the first special reservation number. It is stored in the control RAM 41c. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the input order of the prefetch commands for each first special game because the first special pending number is specified by the prefetch command.

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

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

In this case, on the premise that the prefetch command with the same number of first special reservations is input, when the prefetch command that becomes a big hit is input, the probability is higher than when the prefetch command that becomes the loss reach fluctuation is input. wins the first timer effect execution lottery. Incidentally, in this embodiment, when a look-ahead command that causes a loss variation is input, the first timer effect execution lottery is not won. In this manner, the degree of expectation for a big win can be specified depending on whether or not the first timer effect is executed.

Also, the lottery probability of the first timer performance execution lottery is set so that when the first special reserved number is large, the degree of expectation for the big win is higher than when the first special reserved number is small. As a specific example, on the premise that a prefetch command that will be a big hit is input, when a prefetch command with a first special reservation number of "4" is input, the first special reservation number is "3 '' is input, the lottery for execution of the first timer effect is won with a higher probability. On the premise that a prefetch command that will be a big hit is input, when a prefetch command with a first special pending number of "3" is input, a prefetch command with a first special pending number of "2" is input. Winning the first timer performance execution lottery with a higher probability than when it is won. In addition, in this embodiment, when the prefetch command with the first special reservation number of "1" is input, the first timer effect execution lottery is not won. Thus, the degree of expectation for a big win can be specified by the number of executions of the first special game in which the first timer effect is executed, and when the number of executions of the first special game in which the first timer effect is executed is large, The degree of expectation for a big win is higher than when the number of executions of the first special game in which the one-timer effect is executed is small.

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

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

As will be described later in detail, in this process, when a look-ahead command with a first special pending number of "4" is input, the sub-control CPU41a sets the production patterns TEP411, TEP421, TEP422, Either TEP431 or TEP432 (see FIG. 11) is determined. When a look-ahead command with a first special pending number of "3" is input, the sub-control CPU 41a determines one of the production patterns TEP311, TEP321, and TEP322 (see FIG. 11) as the production pattern for the first timer production. do. When the look-ahead command with the first special pending number of "2" is input, the sub-control CPU41a determines the production pattern TEP211 (see FIG. 11) as the production pattern for the first timer production.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are to be executed, or the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect are to be executed, as the type of the introduction effect. In the present embodiment, when the execution of the first timer effect is determined, the sub-control CPU41a determines to execute the third introduction effect as the type of the introduction effect. It is possible to decide whether to execute the first introductory effect or to execute the second introductory effect, and not to execute the third introductory effect.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store the content of the determination regarding the first timer effect (step S115), and ends the first timer effect determination process. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the number of special games to be executed in the timer effect execution count counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, in addition to the effect pattern of the first timer effect and the type of introduction effect. information (one of "2" to "4") is stored. This timer effect execution count counter is a counter that is decremented as the special game is executed, and it is possible to specify the execution count of the special game in which the timer effect is executed. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store the type of super ready-to-win effect to be executed in the target special game based on the look-ahead command.

Further, since the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the running flag to valid and ends the first timer effect determination process. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a disables the execution flag when the execution of the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command is completed. Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to special effect determination means.

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

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

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

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

In this case, when the input game start command is a game start command for a big hit, the second timer effect is executed at a higher probability than when the input game start command is a game start command for a loss reach fluctuation. Win the lottery. In this manner, the degree of expectation for a big win can be specified depending on whether or not the second timer effect is executed. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the second timer effect execution lottery is performed in the same way regardless of the number of special reservations when the game start command is input.

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

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

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

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store the content of the determination regarding the second timer effect (step S126), and ends the second timer effect determination process. In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the number of special games that cause the timer effect to be executed in the timer effect execution count counter assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, in addition to the effect pattern of the second timer effect and the type of introduction effect. information (“1”) is stored. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store the type of super ready-to-win effect to be executed in the target special game based on the game start command. Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the second timer effect based on the game start command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to special effect determination means.

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

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

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

The effect pattern of the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command with the first special pending number of "2" includes the effect pattern TEP211, which consists of one non-target special game and a target special game. This is an effect pattern in which the first timer effect is executed in the special game of the second time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the timer effect control processing executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described. This timer effect control process is a process for executing a timer effect based on the game start command. Also, the timer effect control process is executed with the input of the game start command as a trigger.

First, as shown in FIG. 13, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the game is a special game for which an introductory effect is to be executed (step S131). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a refers to the determination content stored in the sub-control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10), and determines whether it is a special game to be executed for the introduction effect. will be judged.

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

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

On the other hand, when the effect pattern TEP311 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introductory effect and the third introductory effect are stored as the types of the introductory effect, and "1" is stored in the timer effect execution count counter. An example will be explained. In this case, the sub-control CPU41a specifies that the counting effect is to be executed in the target special game among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP311 is executed, and the special game to be executed for the introduction effect It is not judged to be a game.

If it is not determined that the game is a special game for which the introductory effect is to be executed, the sub-control CPU 41a proceeds to step S134 without executing steps S132 and S133. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is a special game for which the introductory effect is to be executed, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the determination content stored in the sub-control RAM 41c in step S115 (see FIG. 9) or step S126 (see FIG. 10) to specify the type of introduction effect (step S132). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the image data corresponding to the specified type of introduction effect from the sub-control ROM 41b, and causes the effect display device 27 to display the image corresponding to the specified type of introduction effect, and executes the introduction effect. Introductory effect execution control processing for the purpose is executed (step S133), and the processing proceeds to step S134.

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

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

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

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

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

Here, the specific case where the effect pattern TEP322 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are stored as the types of the introduction effect, and "2" is stored in the timer effect execution counter. An example will be explained. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a, among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP322 is executed, performs the first timer effect across the previous non-target special game and the target special game. Specifies to execute a counting effect. The sub-control CPU 41a reads the type of super reach effect executed in the target special game from the sub-control RAM 41c, and starts counting the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the specified type of SR effect. It is specified as time and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the counting effect from the specified counting start time, triggered by the start of execution of the target special game. Note that when production patterns TEP211, TEP311, TEP322, TEP411, TEP422 and TEP431 are determined, the counting start time is specified in the same manner as when production pattern TEP322 is determined. In this way, when the introduction effect is executed in the non-target special game and the counting effect is executed without the introduction effect being executed in the target special game, the sub-control CPU 41a, at the start of execution of the target special game, the target The time from the start of the special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is specified as the counting start time.

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

Next, a specific case where the effect pattern TEP321 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introductory effect and the third introductory effect are stored as the types of the introductory effect, and "2" is stored in the timer effect execution count counter. An example will be explained. In this case, the sub-control CPU41a, among the three special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP321 is executed, the first timer effect over the previous non-target special game and the target special game. Specifies to execute a counting effect. The sub-control CPU 41a identifies the variation time of the previous non-target special game based on the variation pattern specified by the game start command. In addition, the sub-control CPU41a reads the type of super reach effect executed in the target special game from the sub-control RAM41c, and the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the specified type of SR effect Identify. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a adds up the variable time of the previous non-target special game, the variable interval time of one time, and the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR effect. The time is calculated as the counting start time and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the counting effect from the calculated counting start time, triggered by the start of execution of the previous non-target special game. Also when the effect pattern TEP421 is determined, the counting start time is calculated in the same manner as when the effect pattern TEP321 is determined. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a, based on the variable time and variable interval time of the previous non-target special game, the time until the target special game is started, and the SR1 effect or after the target special game is started It is possible to specify the total time together with the time until the SR2 effect is executed.

Next, a specific case where the effect pattern TEP432 is stored as the effect pattern of the timer effect, the first introductory effect and the third introductory effect are stored as the types of the introductory effect, and "3" is stored in the timer effect execution counter. An example will be explained. In this case, the sub-control CPU41a, of the four special games in which the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432 is executed, the non-target special game two times before, the non-target special game one time before, and the target special game It is specified that the counting effect of the first timer effect is executed across and. The sub-control CPU 41a specifies the shortest fluctuation time in the low base state (time corresponding to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP12) as the provisional fluctuation time. In addition, the sub-control CPU41a reads the type of super reach effect executed in the target special game from the sub-control RAM41c, and the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the specified type of SR effect Identify. The sub-control CPU 41a sets the provisional variation time corresponding to the variation time of the non-target special game two times before, the provisional variation time corresponding to the variation time of the non-target special game one time before, and the variation interval time for two times. , the sum of the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR effect is calculated as a provisional counting start time, and stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the counting effect from the calculated counting start time, triggered by the start of execution of the non-target special game two times before. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a, based on the shortest variable time and the variable interval time among the plurality of types of variable times in the special game, determines the provisional time until the target special game is started, and the time after the target special game is started. A provisional total time with the time until the SR1 performance or the SR2 performance is executed is specified.

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

Specifically, the special game targeted for the additional effect includes the non-target special game one time before when the effect patterns TEP322 and TEP422 are determined, and the non-target special game two times before when the effect pattern TEP431 is determined. A target special game and a previous non-target special game are included. The special game targeted for the additional effect includes the non-target special game two times before when the effect pattern TEP432 was determined and the time when the change pattern of the shortest change time was not in the non-target special game one time before. is The special game targeted for the additional performance includes the second special game before the execution of the timer performance ends when a performance pattern other than the performance pattern TEP111 is determined as the performance pattern for the timer performance.

In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a is a special game to be added to the effect based on the determined effect pattern of the timer effect, the value of the timer effect execution counter, and the variation pattern specified by the game start command. determine if there is Then, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies the sum of the variation time of the special game to be added and the variation interval time for one time as the addition time, and stores it in the sub-control RAM 41c. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information that can specify the next special game as a special game in which the conditions for executing the additional effect are satisfied, corresponding to the additional time. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a can determine whether or not the special game satisfies the conditions for executing the additional effect.

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

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

Next, with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, the manner in which the timer effect is executed will be described. In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, descriptions of overlapping matters will be omitted.
First, as shown in FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), the case where the effect pattern TEP111 is referred to and the second timer effect based on the game start command is executed will be described.

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

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

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

Thus, since the performance time t3a of the first introduction performance is shorter than the performance time t3b of the second introduction performance by a predetermined time, the second introduction performance is executed when the first introduction performance is executed. The counting of the timer value is started from the count start time that is longer than the case by a predetermined time. Then, the timer value is decremented, and the timer value is displayed as "0" at the same timing as the start of execution of the target special game, and the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 14(a) and 14(c), the effect pattern TEP211 is referred to, and the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command having the first special pending number of "2" is executed. A case will be described.

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 15(d) and 15(e), when the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the first introduction effect is t3a. Therefore, the execution of the first introduction effect is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T13, and when the effect time t3a elapses from the timing indicated by the symbol T13, the execution of the first introduction effect ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T18a. , execution of the third introductory effect is started. Then, when the previous non-target special game ends and the variable interval time elapses, execution of the target special game is started at the timing indicated by symbol T14, execution of the third introductory effect is completed, and counting is performed. Execution of the performance is started. Assuming that time t0 is the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect, time t0 is specified as the count start time, and in the count effect, the timer value is calculated from the count start time t0. Counting will begin.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 15(d) and 15(f), when the second introduction effect and the third introduction effect are executed as the introduction effect, the effect time of the second introduction effect is t3b. Therefore, the execution of the second introductory effect is started from the timing indicated by the symbol T13, and when the effect time t3b elapses from the timing indicated by the symbol T13, the execution of the second introductory effect ends at the timing indicated by the symbol T18b. , execution of the third introductory effect is started.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 14(a) and 14(d), the effect pattern TEP311 is referred to, and the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command having the first special pending number of "3" is executed. A case will be described.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, as shown in FIGS. 14(a) and 14(j), the effect pattern TEP431 is referred to, and the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command having the first special pending number of "4" is executed. A case will be described.

When the effect pattern TEP431 is determined, the timer effect is not executed before the timing indicated by the symbol T11, and the timer effect is executed from the timing indicated by the symbol T11 when the execution of the next special game is started. be started. In other words, when the non-target special game three times before is started at the timing indicated by symbol T11, execution of the timer effect is started. At the timing indicated by symbol T11, execution of the introductory effect is started, and when the non-target special game three times before ends and the variable interval time elapses, the execution of the introductory effect ends at the timing indicated by symbol T12. , the execution of the counting effect is started as the timer effect. Assuming that time t0 is the time from the start of execution of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect, time t0 is specified as the count start time, and in the count effect, the timer value is calculated from the count start time t0. Counting will begin. Further, when the time from the start of execution of the non-target special game two times before to the start of execution of the non-target special game one time before is set to time t2, in the counting effect, the timing indicated by symbol T13 is , when the previous non-target special game is started, an additional effect is executed in which time t2 is added to the timer value. Further, if time t1 is the time from the start of execution of the previous non-target special game to the start of execution of the target special game, in the counting effect, the target special game is started at the timing indicated by symbol T14. When it is started, an additional performance is executed to add the time t1 to the timer value. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T16, the counted timer value is displayed as "0", the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by symbol T17. Incidentally, when the effect pattern TEP431 is determined, the introduction effect is executed in the same manner as when the effect pattern TEP211 is determined.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 14(a) and 14(k), the effect pattern TEP432 is referred to, and the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command having the first special pending number of "4" is executed. A case will be described.

When the effect pattern TEP432 is determined, the timer effect is not executed before the timing indicated by the symbol T11, and the timer effect is executed from the timing indicated by the symbol T11 when the execution of the next special game is started. be started. In other words, when the non-target special game three times before is started at the timing indicated by symbol T11, execution of the timer effect is started. At the timing indicated by symbol T11, execution of the introductory effect is started, and when the non-target special game three times before ends and the variable interval time elapses, the execution of the introductory effect ends at the timing indicated by symbol T12. , the execution of the counting effect is started as the timer effect. Time t2′ is the shortest time from the start of execution of the non-target special game two times before to the start of execution of the non-target special game one time before, and the execution of the non-target special game one time before is Time t1′ is the shortest time from the start to the start of execution of the target special game, and time t0 is the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR1 effect or SR2 effect. Then, the time (t0+t1'+t2') is specified as the provisional counting start time, and in the counting performance, counting of the timer value is started from the provisional counting start time (t0+t1'+t2'). Also, if there is a difference between the actual time from the start of execution of the non-target special game two times before to the start of execution of the non-target special game one time before and the shortest time, In the counting effect, at the timing indicated by reference symbol T13, an additional effect is executed in which the time that is the difference is added to the timer value. On the other hand, when there is no difference between the actual time from the start of execution of the non-target special game two times before to the start of execution of the non-target special game one time before and the shortest time , in the counting effect, the additional effect is not executed at the timing indicated by the symbol T13. Further, if there is a difference between the actual time from the start of execution of the previous non-target special game to the start of execution of the target special game and the shortest time, in the counting effect, the sign At the timing shown at T14, an additional performance is executed to add the time that is the difference to the timer value. On the other hand, when there is no difference between the actual time and the shortest time from the start of execution of the previous non-target special game to the start of execution of the target special game, the counting effect is performed. , and at the timing indicated by symbol T14, the additional effect is not executed. Then, at the timing indicated by symbol T16, the counted timer value is displayed as "0", the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect is executed, and the target special game ends at the timing indicated by symbol T17. Incidentally, when the effect pattern TEP432 is determined, the introduction effect is executed in the same manner as when the effect pattern TEP211 is determined.

Thus, the first timer effect is an effect that starts during the non-target special game and is executed during the non-target special game and the target special game. In particular, the first timer effect is an effect in which the introductory effect is executed during the non-target special game and the introductory effect is not executed during the target special game, and the execution of the counting effect is started during the non-target special game or the target special game. It is a performance to do.

On the other hand, the second timer effect is an effect that is not executed during the non-target special game, but is started during the target special game and executed during the target special game. In particular, the second timer effect starts execution of the introduction effect during the target special game without executing the introduction effect and the counting effect during the non-target special game, and executes the counting effect after executing the introduction effect. This is the performance to start.

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

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

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

In addition, the first timer effect based on the effect patterns TEP321, TEP421, TEP431, TEP432 displays a timer value that counts the timer across a plurality of consecutive special games including the non-target special game and the target special game. It can be said that it is a performance. In particular, the first timer effect based on the effect pattern TEP432 counts the timer based on the provisional total time until the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed in the target special game. It can be said that the effect is to display the timer value so as to adjust the difference from the time.

Further, in the present embodiment, among the second timer effects based on the effect pattern TEP111, the timer effect that counts the time from when the second introduction effect is executed to when the SR1 effect is executed corresponds to the third predetermined effect. . Also, the introductory effect corresponds to the specific effect, the first introductory effect to the first effect, and the second introductory effect to the second effect, respectively. Also, the effect time of the first introduction effect corresponds to the first effect time, and the effect time of the second introduction effect corresponds to the second effect time. Further, in the present embodiment, the start timing of the target special game in which the SR1 effect or SR2 effect is executed corresponds to the prescribed timing.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the timer effect is executed in a plurality of continuous special games, the last special game (target special game) among the plurality of continuous special games is a specific symbol variation game, and the other than the last is a specific symbol variation game. The special game (non-target special game) corresponds to the predetermined symbol variation game.

As detailed above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A timer effect (special effect) that displays a special image (including an introductory image, a preparation image, and a timer value) related to timer counting can be executed, and in the timer effect, the timer value is "0" (special counting result ) is displayed, the SR2 effect is executed. The timer effects include a first timer effect based on a look-ahead command that starts execution during execution of a non-target special game, and a second timer effect based on a game start command that starts execution during execution of a target special game. . The SR2 effect is an effect that starts executing at the same timing during execution of the target special game both when the first timer effect is executed and when the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, even if the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the timer value is displayed as "0" during the execution of the special game, and the SR2 effect is executed, or the special effect after that is executed. During execution of the game, the timer value is displayed as "0" and it is difficult to specify whether the SR2 effect is to be executed. Therefore, by executing the timer effect, it is possible to heighten expectations as to whether the SR2 effect is to be executed in the special game being executed or the SR2 effect is to be executed in the later special game, and the interest in the game is heightened. can be improved.

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

(3) The effect content of the SR2 effect is the effect content common to both when the first timer effect is executed and when the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, even if the first timer effect is executed or the second timer effect is executed, the SR2 effect is executed with the common effect content, and even if the count start timing of the timer effect is different. , the expectations for the SR2 performance executed with common performance contents can be heightened, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(4) There are an SR2 effect and an SR1 effect in which the degree of expectation for a big hit is lower than that of the SR2. There are cases where the SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the first timer effect, and where the SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the second timer effect. be. On the other hand, the SR1 effect may be executed when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the first timer effect. When the SR2 effect is executed when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the first timer effect or the second timer effect, when the timer value is displayed as "0" in the first timer effect Counting of the timer value is started from a longer time than when the SR1 effect is executed. Therefore, when the timer value for starting counting is long, the SR effect with a high degree of expectation for a big hit is executed at a higher rate than when the timer value for starting counting is short, and the timer value for starting counting is executed. It is possible to draw attention to the game and improve the interest in the game.

(5) In the timer effect, the first introduction effect is executed over the first effect time after the specified timing for starting the execution of the target special game is reached, and the count is made when the execution of the first introduction effect is completed. There is a timer effect that displays the timer value to start. In the timer effect, a second introductory effect is executed over a second effect time after reaching a specified timing, and a timer effect that starts counting when the execution of the second introductory effect is completed is displayed. There is The first effect time is shorter than the second effect time by a predetermined time. The SR2 effect is an effect that starts executing at the same timing during execution of the target special game regardless of which timer effect is executed. In addition, when the timer value is displayed in the timer effect accompanying the execution of the first introduction effect, the timer value is set to a time longer by a predetermined time than in the case of being displayed in the timer effect accompanying the execution of the second introduction effect. Start counting. Therefore, depending on the type of timer effect, the effect time to be executed after reaching the specified timing differs, and furthermore, even if the counting start timing for starting counting of the timer value differs by a predetermined time, A timer value that counts a longer time by a predetermined time is displayed. Therefore, each timer effect and SR2 effect can be appropriately controlled, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(6) The timer effect is a first timer that displays a timer value that starts counting during execution of the target special game or during execution of the non-target special game without executing the introduction effect during execution of the target special game. There is an effect, and a second timer effect for displaying a timer value for starting counting during execution of the target special game after the introduction effect is executed during execution of the target special game. The SR2 effect is an effect that starts executing at the same timing during execution of the target special game both when the first timer effect is executed and when the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the introductory effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the timer effect for starting the counting of the timer value is displayed during the execution of the special game. is displayed as "0" and the SR2 effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to heighten expectations as to whether the SR2 effect will be executed in the special game being executed or the SR2 effect will be executed in the later special game, and the interest in the game can be improved. .

(7) In addition, when the timer value is displayed in the first timer effect, counting is started from a time longer by a predetermined time than in the case of being displayed in the second timer effect. Therefore, whether or not the introductory effect is executed during execution of the target special game differs depending on the type of the timer effect, and furthermore, even if the count start timing for starting counting of the timer value differs by a predetermined time. also displays a timer value that counts a time longer than the predetermined time. Therefore, each timer effect and SR2 effect can be appropriately controlled, and the interest in the game can be improved.

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

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

(10) The target special game is started based on the variable time of the non-target special game even if the variable time of the non-target special game is one of a plurality of types of variable time according to the number of special reservations. The sum of the time to and the time from the start of the target special game to the execution of the SR2 effect is specified. Therefore, it is possible to display the timer value that counts across the non-target special game and the target special game, and raises expectations for the display of the timer value that counts across the next special game. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(11) The variable time of the non-target special game is one of a plurality of types of variable time according to the number of pending special games that are suspended at the start of execution of the non-target special game. When the non-target special game is a special game played a plurality of times, the time until the target special game is started and the SR2 effect is executed after the target special game is started based on one of the plurality of types of variable times. A provisional time (provisional total time) is specified. After the timer is counted based on the provisional time, the timer effect displays a timer value for adjusting the difference between the time counted based on the provisional time and the time until the SR2 effect is executed. There is a performance. For this reason, the variable time of the non-target special game becomes one of a plurality of types of variable time according to the number of pending special games, and even if the non-target special game is a special game of multiple times, the non-target The timer value can be counted over a plurality of special games as special games and the target special game, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(12) In addition, even if the timer value is counted based on the provisional time, the timer value for adjusting the difference between the time counted based on the provisional time and the time until the SR2 effect is executed. can be displayed, the effect of counting the time until the SR2 effect is executed can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, it was possible to execute the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, for example, when one or a plurality of variation cycles are performed during execution of one special game, the timer effect may be performed over a plurality of consecutive variation cycles. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiment, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

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

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

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is associated with the number of variation cycles (continuous number) executed in one variation game. A variation cycle is a unit effect that is executed in each of one or more predetermined periods in one variation game, and is a unit effect that accompanies a variation in decorative symbols. In other words, the variable cycle is a period (effect) during which one or more variable cycles are executed in one special game, and one or more predetermined variable games are assigned (divided) It is a unit production that is executed in a period. In this embodiment, as a non-final variation cycle other than the final variation cycle, one variation cycle is from the start of the variation display of the decorative pattern to the temporary stop display of the decorative pattern, and the final variation cycle is , the period from the start of the variable display of the decoration pattern to the final stop display of the decoration pattern is defined as one fluctuation cycle.

In this embodiment, the upper limit number of variation cycles that can be executed during one variation game (upper limit number of consecutive times, four times in this embodiment) is defined, and the number of variation cycles that can be performed during one variation game is defined. The number of times can indicate the degree of expectation for a big hit. In particular, it is stipulated that the greater the number of variation cycles executed during one variation game, the higher the expectation of a big win. Further, it is stipulated that when the number of variation cycles executed during one variation game reaches the upper limit, it is determined that a big win will occur. Therefore, during one variation game, the next variation cycle is also continuously executed, thereby increasing the expectation of a big win.

Specifically, variation patterns HP11 to HP16 are defined as variation patterns in which one variation cycle is executed in one variation game. Variation patterns HP23 to HP26 are defined as variation patterns in which two variation cycles are executed in one variation game. Variation patterns HP33 to HP36 are the variation patterns in which three variation cycles are executed in one variation game, and variation pattern HP45 is the variation pattern in which four variation cycles are performed in one variation game. , HP46 are defined respectively.

Also, a variation pattern is selected based on the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern. To give a specific example, when the variation pattern (loss variation pattern and loss reach variation pattern) that will be missed in the low base state is determined, the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern is "0" to "220". , the deviation fluctuation patterns HP11 and HP12 are selected. When the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern is "221" to "235", the outreach variation pattern HP13 is selected. Further, when the big hit variation pattern is determined in the low base state, the variation pattern HP15 is selected when the value of the random number used for determining the variation pattern is "0" to "65".

In this way, the expectation of a big win is higher when the number of variation cycles executed in one variation game is "3" than when the number of variation cycles is "2", and the number of variation cycles performed in one variation game is higher. The degree of expectation for a big hit is higher when the number of fluctuation cycles is "4" than when the number is "3".

In this embodiment, the sub-control ROM 41b stores a predetermined constant time (12 seconds in this embodiment) as the time during which the non-final variation cycle, which is not the final variation cycle, is performed. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 41a can specify the time at which the non-final variation cycle is performed.

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

In this way, when a game start command indicating a variation pattern other than HP11, HP12, HP51, and HP52 is input, the sub-control CPU 41a, regardless of the number of special reservations, in the time of the non-final variation cycle and in the final variation cycle It is possible to specify the time from the start of the final variation cycle to the execution of the SR1 effect or the SR2 effect.

In the second embodiment, the "non-target special game" in the first embodiment can be read as "non-final variation cycle", and the "target special game" in the first embodiment can be read as "final variation cycle". can. In addition, in the second embodiment, regarding the effect pattern of the timer effect, the "number" shown in FIG. "Previous variation" can be read as "non-final variation cycle" respectively. "First timer effect based on look-ahead command" is changed to "First timer effect whose execution starts from the non-final variable cycle", "Second timer effect based on the game start command" is changed to "Execution starts from the final variable cycle can be read as "second timer effect". Further, in the second embodiment, as the timer effect, the timer effect is not executed based on the effect pattern TEP432 in which the counting effect is executed from the provisional total count time.

Thus, in the second embodiment, the first timer effect as the first special effect is an effect that starts executing during the execution of the non-final variation cycle before the final variation cycle. It is an effect in which the counting effect is started during the execution of the non-final variation cycle or during the execution of the final variation cycle after starting the execution of the introductory effect during execution. Also, the first special performance is a performance in which the execution of the counting performance is started during the execution of the final variation cycle or during the execution of the non-final variation cycle without executing the introduction performance during the execution of the final variation cycle.

On the other hand, the second timer effect as the second special effect is a effect that starts executing during the execution of the final variation cycle, and after starting the execution of the introduction effect during the execution of the final variation cycle, the final variation cycle It is an effect that starts the execution of the counting effect during the execution of. In addition, the SR2 effect as the special advance notice effect is an effect that starts executing at the same timing during the execution of the final variation cycle both when the first timer effect is executed and when the second timer effect is executed. You can say that.

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

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

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

In this case, when the input game start command is a game start command for a big win, the second timer effect is executed with a higher probability than when the input game start command is a game start command for a loss reach fluctuation. Win the lottery. In this manner, the degree of expectation for a big win can be specified depending on whether or not the second timer effect is executed.

Also, the lottery probability of the timer effect execution lottery is set so that the expectation of a big win is higher when the number of executions of the variable cycle executed in one special game is large than when the number of times of execution of the variable cycle is small. ing. As a specific example, on the premise that a game start command for a big win is input, when a game start command with a variation cycle execution count of "4" is input, the variation cycle execution count is higher. A lottery for executing a timer effect is won with a higher probability than when a look-ahead command of "3" is input. On the premise that a game start command for a big win is input, a game with a variation cycle execution count of ``2'' is started when a game start command with a variation cycle execution count of ``3'' is input. To win a timer performance execution lottery with a higher probability than when a command is input. On the premise that a game start command for a big win is input, a game with a variable cycle execution count of ``1'' is started when a game start command with a variable cycle execution count of ``2'' is input. To win a timer performance execution lottery with a higher probability than when a command is input. In this way, the degree of expectation for a big win can be specified by the number of executions of the variable cycle executed in one special game, and the timer performance is executed when the number of executions of the variable cycle in which the timer performance is executed is large. The degree of expectation for a big hit becomes higher than when the number of executions of the variation cycle is small. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the second timer effect execution lottery is performed in the same way regardless of the number of special reservations when the game start command is input.

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

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

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

Further, when a game start command is input in which the number of variable cycles executed in one special game is "2" or more, the sub-control CPU 41a selects the first introduction effect and the third introduction effect as the types of the introduction effect. It is determined whether the performance is to be executed or the second introduction performance and the third introduction performance are to be executed. Further, when a game start command is input in which the number of variable cycles to be executed in one special game is "1", the sub-control CPU 41a executes the first introductory effect as the type of introductory effect, or It is determined whether or not to execute the second introductory effect.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store the content of the determination regarding the timer effect (step S155), and terminates the timer effect determination process. In particular, the sub-control CPU41a, in addition to the effect pattern of the timer effect and the type of introduction effect, the timer effect execution count counter assigned to the sub-control RAM41c, Information that can specify the number of variable cycles to execute the timer effect (one of "1" to "4") is stored. This timer effect execution number counter is a counter that is decremented as the variable cycle is executed, and it is possible to specify the number of times the variable cycle is executed in which the timer effect is executed. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the sub-control RAM 41c to store the type of super ready-to-win effect to be executed in the target special game based on the game start command. Thus, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the first timer effect based on the look-ahead command. The sub-control CPU 41a that executes such processing corresponds to special effect determination means.

As described in detail above, the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (12) of the first embodiment.
(13) The timer effects include a first timer effect that starts executing during execution of a non-final variable cycle before the final variable cycle, and a second timer effect that starts running during execution of the final variable cycle. be. The SR2 effect is a effect that starts to be executed at the same timing during execution of the final variation cycle both when the first timer effect is executed and when the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, even if the timer effect is executed during the execution of the variable cycle, the timer value is displayed as "0" during the execution of the variable cycle and the SR2 effect is executed or later. It is difficult to specify whether the timer value is displayed as "0" and the SR2 effect is executed during execution of the variable cycle. Therefore, by executing the timer performance, it is possible to heighten expectations as to whether the SR2 performance is executed in the variable cycle being executed or the SR2 performance is executed in the subsequent variable cycle. It is possible to improve interest in

(14) Timer effects include a first timer effect in which the introduction effect is not executed during execution of the final variation cycle, and a second timer effect in which the introduction effect is executed during execution of the final variation cycle. The timer value displayed in the first timer effect starts counting during the execution of the final variable cycle or during the execution of the non-final variable cycle before the final variable cycle, and the timer value displayed in the second timer effect is , during the execution of the final variation cycle, start counting after executing the introductory effect. The SR2 effect is a effect that starts executing at the same timing during execution of the final variation cycle both when the first timer effect is executed and when the second timer effect is executed. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the introductory effect as the timer effect is executed during the execution of the variable cycle, the timer value that starts counting during the execution of the variable cycle is displayed, and the timer value becomes "0". ” is displayed and the SR2 effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to heighten expectations as to whether the SR2 performance is executed in the variable cycle being executed or the SR2 performance is executed in the subsequent variable cycle, and the interest in the game can be improved. .

(15) In addition, when the timer value is displayed in the first timer effect, counting is started from a time longer by a predetermined time than in the case of being displayed in the second timer effect. Therefore, depending on the type of timer effect, whether or not the introduction effect is executed during the execution of the final variable cycle differs, and furthermore, even if the counting start timing for starting counting of the timer value differs by a predetermined time. also displays a timer value that counts a time longer than the predetermined time. Therefore, each timer effect and SR2 effect can be appropriately controlled, and the interest in the game can be improved.

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

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
・In the first embodiment, in the event of a loss variation, the provisional total counting time was calculated based on the shortest variation time among the plurality of types of variation times of the special game, but this is not the only option. The provisional total counting time may be calculated based on the variable time, and the provisional total counting time may be calculated based on the variable time other than the shortest variable time and the longest variable time. In other words, the provisional total count time may be calculated based on a reference variable time among multiple types of variable times.

・In the first embodiment, the addition effect of adding to the timer value in the counting effect is executed, but not limited to this, for example, the effect of subtracting the timer value in the counting effect, or the counting of the timer value in the counting effect An effect for stopping may be executed.

· In the above embodiment, the variation patterns HP13 to HP16, etc. are variation patterns that can be selected based on random number information regardless of the number of special reservations. It may be a variation pattern that can be selected based on.

· In the above embodiment, the variation patterns HP11 and HP12 are variation patterns that can be selected based on the number of special reservations, but are not limited to this, for example, the variation patterns that can be selected regardless of the number of special reservations may be In addition, regarding the number of special reservations, instead of the total special number of reservations, for example, even if it is a selectable variation pattern based on the first special number of reservations, it is a variation pattern that can be selected based on the second number of special reservations. you can

In the above embodiment, when the timer effect is executed, the introduction image and the preparation image are displayed in the introduction effect, and the timer value is displayed in the counting effect. Some may not be displayed. In other words, the timer effect may be any effect as long as it displays a special image relating to the counting of time.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, the SR effect with a higher expectation of big hit may be executed when the second introductory effect is executed than when the first introductory effect is executed. Further, for example, control may be performed such that an SR effect with a higher degree of expectation for a big hit is executed when the first introductory effect is executed than when the second introductory effect is executed.

- In the above embodiment, for example, when the execution of the timer effect is started, the introduction effect may not be executed, and the counting effect may be executed. That is, the timer effect may be executed in the effect mode in which the introduction effect is not executed and the counting effect is executed.

In the above embodiment, a counting effect that counts the time until the SR1 effect is executed as a timer value and a counting effect that counts the time until the SR2 effect is executed as a timer value are executed. Alternatively, for example, a counting effect such as SR3 effect may be executed that counts the time until another effect is executed as a timer value. Of course, instead of the time until the ready-to-win effect is executed, a counting effect that counts the time until the effect other than the ready-to-win effect is executed as a timer value may be executed. Also, for example, a counting effect may be executed in which the variation time of one or more non-target special games or the variation time of one or more non-final variation cycles is counted as a timer value.

・In the above embodiment, the timer effect is executed from the start of the special game or the start of the variable cycle, but it is not limited to this. A timer effect may be executed from the timing when a predetermined time has passed. Also, the timer effect may be executed with the input of the look-ahead command as a trigger.

· In the above embodiment, there was a case where the counting effect was executed from the start of the special game or the start of the variation cycle, but not limited to this, for example, the timing and variation when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the special game The counting effect may be executed from the timing when a predetermined time has passed from the start of the cycle. Also, the counting effect may be executed with the input of the look-ahead command as a trigger.

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

- In the above embodiment, for example, the timer effect may be executed in the high base state, or the timer effect may be executed in both the low base state and the high base state.
- In the above embodiment, the variation pattern is determined based on the value of the random number used to determine the variation pattern, but not limited to this, for example, as the random number used to determine the variation pattern, a plurality of random numbers are used. may As a specific example, the large classification and the small classification of fluctuation patterns may be determined based on separate random numbers. Also, for example, based on the random number for reach determination, in the case of loss, either the loss reach variation pattern or the loss variation pattern is determined, and based on the determination result, based on another random number value , a variation pattern may be determined.

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

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

- In the above-described embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted. may Also, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be provided separately. Further, the substrates are not limited to two types as described above, and may be configured as an integrated substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates, for example. As a specific example, the functions of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that controls overall effects and a display control board that controls image display.

- In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot (jackpot game) is designated by the symbol command, but the type of jackpot may be designated by a game start command or other dedicated control commands.

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

In the above-described embodiment, for example, a game machine in which the special variable member 32 is opened by a predetermined lottery, and a big winning game is awarded when a game ball entering the big winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area. (so-called “two types of game machines”). Further, for example, a game machine in which the special variable member 32 operates in an open state by winning a jackpot lottery in a special game (a so-called "one type and two types mixed game machine") may be used. In addition, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a jackpot game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined ball entrance. Also, for example, the high probability state may not be given. Also, not limited to the pachinko game machine, for example, a slot machine in which a symbol variation game is executed in response to a game start operation may be employed. In this case, it does not matter whether the slot machine stops the symbols in the symbol variation game according to the stop operation or the slot machine stops the symbols in the variation game when a predetermined time elapses. Also, in the slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell combination, a replay combination, etc.) is determined with a game start operation as a trigger, and symbols are stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to form an advantageous combination (a state in which there is a high probability that the symbols to be stopped and displayed will be in an advantageous combination, and a stop operation mode in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are in an advantageous combination are notified. state with a high probability) corresponds to an advantageous state.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) The first special effect is a special effect that starts counting time during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game or during the execution of the specific symbol variation game after starting the execution of the specific effect during the execution of the predetermined symbol variation game. This is an effect of displaying an image, and the second special effect displays a special image that starts counting time during execution of the specific symbol variation game after starting execution of the specific effect during execution of the specific symbol variation game. It is characterized by being a production to do.

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

(C) The special notice effect is executed at the same timing in the specific symbol variation game regardless of the number of pending symbol variation games that are suspended at the start of execution of the specific symbol variation game. It is characterized by being a production that is

(d) specifying a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery according to the entry of a game ball into the starting means, and whether or not to win a jackpot lottery in a specific symbol variation game according to the entry of the game ball into the starting means; specific information generating means for generating possible specific information, special effect determining means for determining whether to execute the special effect based on the specific information generated by the specific information generating means, and the special effect determining means and a performance control means for controlling the performance execution means to execute the special performance when it is determined to execute the special performance, and the advantageous state is provided after the end of the symbol variation game in which the jackpot lottery is won. It is characterized by being a jackpot game that is played.

(e) A gaming machine in which an advantageous state advantageous to a player is given after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game, provided with an effect execution means for executing an effect, once in one symbol variation game. Alternatively, when a plurality of variable cycles are executed, the effect executing means can execute a special effect of displaying a special image related to the counting of time, and when the special image is displayed as a special count result in the special effect A special advance notice performance is executed, the special performance includes a first special performance and a second special performance, and the first special performance is a specific performance during execution of a final variation cycle among a plurality of variation cycles. Counting the time during the execution of the final variation cycle or during the execution of the non-final variation cycle after executing the specific effect during the execution of the non-final variation cycle before the final variation cycle without executing The second special effect is a special effect that starts counting time during execution of the final variation cycle after executing the specific effect during execution of the final variation cycle. It is an effect of displaying an image, and the special notice effect is performed at the same timing during the execution of the final variation cycle in both the case where the first special effect is executed and the case where the second special effect is executed. and the effect content of the special notice effect is the effect content common to both when the first special effect is executed and when the second special effect is executed, The special image is an image that, when displayed in the first special effect, starts counting time from a time longer by a predetermined time than when displayed in the second special effect, and is displayed once. When a plurality of non-final variation cycles and a final variation cycle are executed in the symbol variation game, the plurality of non-final variation cycles are performed over a predetermined constant time, and the specific effect is , a first specific effect executed over a predetermined first effect time, and a second specific effect executed over a predetermined second effect time longer than the first effect time, and The first special effect is performed during the execution of the final variation cycle or during the execution of the non-final variation cycle after executing the first specific effect over the first performance time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle. When displaying a special image that starts counting time, and after executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle, A special image may be displayed to start counting time during execution of the final variation cycle or during execution of the non-final variation cycle.

(f) The specific effect includes a third specific effect, and the first special effect is performed after the first specific effect is executed over the first effect time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle. a case where a third specific effect is executed and a special image is displayed to start counting time when the execution of the third specific effect is completed during the execution of the final variation cycle or during the execution of the non-final variation cycle; , executing the third specific effect after executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle, and during the execution of the final variation cycle or the non-final variation cycle A special image may be displayed to start counting the time when the execution of the third specific effect is completed during execution.

(g) The special effects include a third special effect, and the special notice effects include a first special notice effect and a third special effect, which is given a more advantageous state than the first special notice effect, and has a lower expected degree of advantage than the first special notice effect. There are two special notice effects, and the effect execution means executes the first special notice effect when a special image is displayed as a special count result in the first special effect, and the special image in the second special effect. is displayed as a special count result, a first special notice effect is executed, when a special image is displayed as a special count result in the third special effect, a second special notice effect is executed, and the special The image is an image that, when displayed in the first special effect and the second special effect, starts counting time from a longer time than when displayed in the third special effect. do.

A1... Ordinary actuator, A2... Special actuator, SE1... First start sensor, SE2... Second start sensor, SE3... Special winning sensor, SE4... Gate sensor, SE5... General winning sensor, 10... Pachinko machine, 20... Game Board, 22a... First special symbol display unit, 22b... Second special symbol display unit, 27... Effect display device (effect executing means), 28... First start port, 29... Second start port, 30... Ordinary variable member , 31... Big winning opening, 32... Special variable member, 33... Gate, 40... Main control board, 40a... Main control CPU (big hit lottery means, specific information generating means), 40b... Main control ROM, 40c... Main control RAM , 41... Sub-control board, 41a... Sub-control CPU (effect control means, special effect determination means, specifying means), 41b... Sub-control ROM, 41c... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine in which an advantageous state advantageous to a player is given after a specific display result is displayed in a symbol variation game,
Equipped with production execution means for executing production,
One or more variation cycles are executed in one symbol variation game,
The effect executing means is capable of executing a special effect of displaying a special image related to the counting of time, and executes a special advance notice effect when the special image is displayed as a special counting result in the special effect,
The special notice effects include a first special notice effect and a second special notice effect,
The special effects include a first special effect, a second special effect, a third special effect and a fourth special effect,
The first special effect is a effect that starts execution during execution of a non-final variation cycle before the final variation cycle among a plurality of variation cycles,
The second special effect is a effect that starts executing during the execution of the final variation cycle,
The third special effect is a effect that starts executing during the execution of the final variation cycle,
The fourth special effect is a effect that starts executing during the execution of the non-final variation cycle,
The first special notice performance is a performance that starts to be executed at the same timing during the execution of the final variation cycle both when the first special performance is executed and when the second special performance is executed. and
The second special notice performance is a performance that starts to be executed at the same timing during the execution of the final variation cycle both when the third special performance is executed and when the fourth special performance is executed. and
The effect content of the first special notice effect is the effect content common to both when the first special effect is executed and when the second special effect is executed,
The effect content of the second special notice effect is the effect content common to both when the third special effect is executed and when the fourth special effect is executed,
The special image is an image that, when displayed in the first special effect, starts counting time from a time longer by a predetermined time than when displayed in the second special effect, and the fourth an image that, when displayed in a special effect, starts counting time from a time longer by a predetermined time than when displayed in the third special effect,
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect before a special image for starting counting of time in the special effect is displayed,
The specific effects include a first specific effect executed over a predetermined first effect time and a second specific effect executed over a predetermined second effect time longer than the first effect time. and
The first special effect is a special effect that starts counting time during execution of the non-final variation cycle after executing the first specific effect over the first performance time during execution of the non-final variation cycle. When displaying an image and after executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle, the special effect of starting counting time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle It may display images,
The second special effect is a special image that starts counting time during execution of the final variation cycle after executing the first specific effect over the first performance time during execution of the final variation cycle. When displaying and after executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle, a special image is displayed to start counting time during the execution of the final variation cycle. There is a special image that starts counting time during execution of the final variation cycle after executing the first specific effect over the first performance time during the execution of the final variation cycle. , the elapsed time from the start of the execution of the first specific effect to the start of counting the time, and the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle Elapsed time from the start of execution of the second specific effect to the start of counting time in the case of displaying a special image that starts counting time during execution of the final variation cycle after executing the effect. Unlike
The third special effect is a special image that starts counting time during execution of the final variation cycle after executing the first specific effect over the first performance time during execution of the final variation cycle. When displaying and after executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle, a special image is displayed to start counting time during the execution of the final variation cycle. There is a special image that starts counting time during execution of the final variation cycle after executing the first specific effect over the first performance time during the execution of the final variation cycle. , the elapsed time from the start of the execution of the first specific effect to the start of counting the time, and the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the final variation cycle Elapsed time from the start of execution of the second specific effect to the start of counting time in the case of displaying a special image that starts counting time during execution of the final variation cycle after executing the effect. Unlike
The fourth special effect is a special effect that starts counting time during execution of the non-final variation cycle after executing the first specific effect over the first performance time during execution of the non-final variation cycle. When displaying an image and after executing the second specific effect over the second effect time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle, the special effect of starting counting time during the execution of the non-final variation cycle It may display images,
The time from the start of the symbol variation game to the execution of the first special notice effect varies depending on the number of variation cycles performed in the symbol variation game,
The time from the start of the symbol variation game to the execution of the second special notice effect varies depending on the number of variation cycles performed in the symbol variation game,
The specific production is a production that can specify that the special production is to be executed ,
In the case where the first specific effect is executed during the execution of the final variation cycle and the case where the second specific effect is executed during the execution of the final variation cycle, during the execution of the final variation cycle , a gaming machine in which the start timing of the first specific effect and the start timing of the second specific effect are the same timing .

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