JP7166305B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

For example, in Patent Literature 1, after a normal jackpot occurs, the game state is controlled to a normal game state, the probability of determining a jackpot is set to about 1/300, and the number of times the special game is executed is set to about 1/300. A game machine is disclosed in which the game state is controlled to a variable ceiling probability state when a big win does not occur even after reaching 1000 times, and the probability of determining a big win is increased to about 1/100. Further, it is disclosed that when the 1000 game jackpot does not occur in the normal game state, the time saving state may be generated instead of the variable ceiling probability state.

JP 2005-95449 A (paragraph 0058, paragraph 0133)

Like the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1, there is room for improving interest in a gaming machine that can control the gaming state to a special state (time-saving state) based on the number of times variable display is performed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned actual situation, and it is an object of the present invention to improve interest in a gaming machine capable of controlling a game state to a special state based on the number of times variable display is performed.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
The variable display of the first identification information (variation display of the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (variation display of the second special symbol) are executed, and an advantageous state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player is achieved. A controllable gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1),
A state control means (CPU 103) that can be controlled to a special state (time saving state A, time saving state B, time saving state C, probability variable state (all high base state)) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than in a non-special state;
Updating means that can update numerical information (relief time reduction number counter) (in game control microcomputer 100, step 113IWS71 part),
display means (image display device 5);
With production execution means (production control CPU 120) capable of executing production,
The updating means can update the numerical information when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (the game control microcomputer 100 is When the first special symbol fluctuates and when the second special symbol fluctuates, the relief time reduction counter is updated),
The state control means is capable of controlling to the special state when a special condition is satisfied by the numerical information updated by the updating means becoming a specific value corresponding to a special number of times as the number of execution times of the variable display,
The display means (image display device 5)
A first image (first background image 01TM310 as a background image) can be displayed when being controlled to the non-special state (normal state (low base state));
The second image (third background image 01TM330 as a background image) can be displayed when the special state (time saving state C (low probability / high base state)) is controlled,
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
An effect using a specific image (battle effect image), which is capable of executing a specific effect (battle effect) that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state,
Visual recognition of the specific image by causing the display means to display a special image different from the specific image after the specific effect suggests that the control to the advantageous state is not performed in the variable display before the special condition is established. After that, the first image is displayed on the display means (while the battle production is being executed in the variable display before reaching the relief time reduction, after the defeat production in the battle production is executed, By displaying an eye-catching image 01TM200 different from the battle effect image, the visibility of the battle effect image is reduced, and the first background image 01TM310 is displayed as a background image),
Visibility of the first image is reduced by displaying a special image different from the specific image on the display means when the specific effect is not executed in the variable display satisfying the special condition, and then the first image is displayed. 2 images are displayed on the display means (by displaying a shutter image 01TM250 different from the battle effect image when the battle effect is not executed in the variable display when reaching the relief time reduction, the second image as the background image is displayed. After reducing the visibility of the first background image 01TM310, the third background image 01TM330 is displayed as the background image),
When the specific effect is executed in the variable display in which the special condition is established, the specific image is displayed by causing the display means to display the special image after the specific effect suggests that the control is not performed to the advantageous state. , and then display the second image on the display means (when the battle production is being executed in the variable display when reaching the relief time reduction, the defeat production in the battle production is executed Later, by displaying a shutter image 01TM250 different from the battle effect image, the visibility of the battle effect image is reduced, and a third background image 01TM330 is displayed as a background image.)
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the complexity of the presentation when the special state is controlled based on the establishment of the special condition.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit in the variable display of the 1st special figure in a normal state or a time saving state, and the numerical range of loss with a time saving. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine in the characteristic portion 01TM. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing each random number, (B1) and (B2) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table, and (C) is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table in the characteristic portion 01TM; (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a time saving frequency determination table for each transition opportunity, and (B) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a relief time saving arrival rate for each setting value. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table in the characteristic portion 01TM; FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table in the characteristic portion 01TM; FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table in the characteristic portion 01TM; It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production|presentation aspect regarding the variation pattern in characteristic part 01TM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production|presentation aspect regarding the variation pattern in characteristic part 01TM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production|presentation aspect regarding the variation pattern in characteristic part 01TM. It is a figure which illustrates the production|presentation control command in the characteristic part 01TM. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. FIG. 10 is a state transition diagram for explaining state transitions in the characterizing portion 01TM; (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an effect mode related to chance time, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an effect mode related to play time. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a performance mode regarding the battle ST; It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect|presentation aspect regarding the fluctuation|variation frequency display and the special frequency display. It is a time chart showing the execution timing of the effect in the case of reaching the relief time reduction without going through the jackpot after clearing the RAM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production|presentation aspect regarding the case of relief time reduction reaching|attaining without a big hit after RAM clearing. It is a time chart showing the execution timing of the effect in the case of reaching the relief time reduction without going through the jackpot after clearing the RAM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production|presentation aspect regarding the case of relief time reduction reaching|attaining without a big hit after RAM clearing. It is a time chart showing the execution timing of the effect in the case of reaching the relief time reduction via the jackpot after clearing the RAM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production|presentation aspect regarding the case of relief|relief time reduction arrival via a big hit after RAM clearing. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of an effect mode related to the customer waiting screen; It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the production|presentation aspect regarding the variation pattern in characteristic part 01TM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production|presentation aspect regarding relief time reduction suggestion production|presentation.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 constituting a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronism with the first special game or the second special game, decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, vertically direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the variable display of the special game and the decoration pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to simply as the variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2, a first suspension indicator 25A and a second suspension indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first pending display 25A displays the first pending memory number by the number of lit LEDs. The second pending display 25B displays the number of second pending memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

Predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three positions on the lower left side of the game area and one position above the variable winning ball device 6B) are always kept in a constant open state by predetermined ball receiving members. A general winning opening 10 is provided. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3). Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

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

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize in a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Below the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the frame 3 for a game machine. A main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the game machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided to the left and right of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the game area. Furthermore, an attacker lamp 9c is provided at a position near the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2. As shown in FIG.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (a position above the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the performance is provided. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable body lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, and the attacker lamp 9c are collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9 in some cases. The main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable body lamp 9d include LEDs.

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). In addition to the upper tray, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout portion (hit ball supply tray) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper tray is full.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

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

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. A main substrate 11 housed in a substrate case 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁A setting key 51 and a setting switch 52 are provided on the main board 11 . The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls in the setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 , such as at a predetermined position on the power supply board 17 .

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main board 11 , and a display changeover switch 31 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29 . The display monitor 29 may be configured using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 31 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when viewing the back side of the game board 2 with the gaming machine frame 3 opened.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, role ratios, and bases. Consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls in the big prize opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. The role ratio is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of prize balls awarded to the second starting prize opening (electric chew) and the number of prize balls awarded to the large prize opening (attacker). The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko game machine 1 when it is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. The display monitor 29 only needs to be able to display setting values to be changed or checked when in the setting change state or setting confirmation state.

The setting key 51 and the setting switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 when the game machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the game machine frame 3, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko game machine 1, a security cover 50A is attached to the right end of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long rectangular frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 50A covers the right side of the board case 201 including the setting keys 51 and the setting changeover switches 52 from the rear side. The security cover 50A is a substantially L-shaped member including short pieces 50Aa and long pieces 50Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern lost pattern) other than the normal pattern winning pattern is stop-displayed as the fixed normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern lost". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special game is running or during the period when it is controlled to the jackpot game state described later (starting winning occurs, but it is based on the starting winning If the special game cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing". Incidentally, the "loss" in the pachinko game machine 1 includes a "time-saving loss" that is controlled from the next variable display to a high base state (time-saving state) without going through the big win game.

After the display result in the special game becomes "big win", the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player.

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

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc.) are prepared, and the jackpot type is set according to these It is As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type with which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type with few prize balls, or a jackpot type with which few prize balls can be obtained.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when the system is reset) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are provided. lighting or extinguishing, the movement of the movable body 32, or a performance using any performance device including a part or all of these.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the image display device 5, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

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

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

When the display result of the special game is "lost", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" (Also referred to as non-reach lost") may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach lost"). In addition, when the display result is "lost", after the mode of variable display of decorative patterns becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of variable display of decorative patterns is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("no reach") that is not a big hit combination. ”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes “reach lost”).

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed.

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, and a launch control substrate are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductive patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but are also configured to implement specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on electronic circuit boards. It is a concept that includes an electronic circuit mounting board that has been manufactured.

A power switch 91 is connected to the power supply board 17 , and by operating the power switch 91 (turning it on), power from an alternating current power supply such as AC 100 V in an external power supply such as a commercial power supply is switched to the power supply board 17 . It can be supplied to electrical parts including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC), a power circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage into a specific DC voltage (eg, 12 V DC or 5 V DC), and the like. I have.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, game state, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection (gate switch 21, starter switch (first starter switch 22A and second starter switch 22B), count switch 23) (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The switch circuit 110 takes in a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power board 17 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100 . The reset signal is an operation stop signal for stopping the operation of the control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100, and can be output using either the power supply monitoring circuit, the IC with built-in watchdog timer, or the system reset IC. I wish I had. The power-off signal turns off when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or less than the predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on, for example, when a clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

A display monitor 29 , a display changeover switch 31 , a setting key 51 , a setting changeover switch 52 , and a door open sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11 . The door open sensor 90 detects opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

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

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

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

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

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

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

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

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

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

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

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

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

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be

And CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power outage that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that specifies the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the restoration time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

After completing the recovery process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not detection signals have been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). By the CPU 103 executing normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

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

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a starting winning determination process (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of pre-reading and judging the display result and the variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. will be The effect control command at the time of starting winning thus set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is to be a "big hit" and the type of the big hit in the case of a "big hit" are determined by the display result. is determined (predetermined) before is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

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

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". When the display result is "missing", when it is controlled in the time saving state or the variable probability state, and when the end of the number of cuts is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

The pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the probability of winning a jackpot and the rate of winning balls are changed according to the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls are changed. For example, the setting value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, and 6 is the highest probability of winning the big win, and the probability of winning the big win decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 as the value decreases. In this example, when 6 is set as the setting value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the advantage in stages. . If the winning probability of the big win changes according to the set value, the ball payout rate may also change according to the set value. While the winning probability of the big win is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the big win game state may change according to the set value. The pachinko game machine 1 may be configured so as to be able to set one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player. The set values set in the pachinko game machine 1 are notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table. Figure 7 (A) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variation special figure is the first special figure, and Figure 7 (B) shows that the variation special figure is the second special figure It shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used when it is a figure. A display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 . In the display result determination table, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 is assigned to the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, according to the set value. The random number MR1 is a random number for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated within the range of 0-65535. As the display result determination table, a common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

As shown in FIG. 7 (A), when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 1 and when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, in the range of 0 to 65535 It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values that are compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", and 65317 to 65535 are "with time saving "missing" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". In addition, when the set value is 1 and the game state is a variable probability state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss" assigned. It should be noted that when the variable special figure is set to 2 to 6 in the first special figure and the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is as shown in FIG. 7(A).

As shown in FIG. 7 (B), when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 1, and if the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, in the range of 0 to 65535 It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", and 65317 to 65425 are "with time saving "missing" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". In addition, when the set value is 1 and the game state is a variable probability state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss" assigned. In addition, for the case where the variable special figure has a set value of 2 to 6 in the second special figure and the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is as shown in FIG. 7(B).

Here, focusing on the numerical range of the hit determination value assigned to "big hit" or "loss with time saving" in each display result determination table, as shown in FIG. In the first special figure display result determination table, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to the common numerical range of the big hit determination values for determining the big hit regardless of the set value.

In addition, when the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot"), while the set value 2 In the case of set value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as a non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot determination value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range from 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range from 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, and the range from 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5. , and set value 6 are set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the setting value is 1, the hit determination value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, common While only numbers within the numerical range (1020-1237) are assigned to the "jackpot", if the set value is 2 or more, the non-common numerical range is added to the common numerical range among the jackpot determination values. A number within the range is assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

For this reason, the probability of a big hit increases as the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the judgment value of the big hit (jackpot reference value). go.

Furthermore, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 65317 to 65535 of the hit determination values determines the time saving loss regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the deviation judgment value with time saving. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and with time saving The deviation judgment value is in a numerical range different from the range of the jackpot judgment value (1020 to 1346) of the previous set value 6, with 65317 as the reference value of the loss with time reduction (reference value with time reduction), in the range of 65317 to 65535 Since it is set, it is prevented that the numerical range of the loss determination value with time saving is overlapped with the range of the big hit determination value which changes according to each set value.

In addition, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. Set to a common numeric range.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "jackpot"), while the set value 2 to setting In the case of value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the setting value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the setting value 3, the range 1347 to 1487 for the setting value 4, and the range 1347 to 1556 for the setting value 5. , and set value 6 are set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is a variable probability state, if the set value is 1, the common numerical range ( 1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot determination values, the common numerical range plus the non-common numerical range A numerical value is assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the probability of a big hit increases as the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the judgment value of the big hit (jackpot reference value). go.

In the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. is set to a common numeric range for

In addition, when the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot"), while the set value 2 In the case of set value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as a non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of this jackpot determination value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for setting value 2, the range from 1238 to 1272 for setting value 3, the range from 1238 to 1292 for setting value 4, and the range from 1238 to 1317 for setting value 5. , and set value 6 are set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the value can be in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the hit judgment values, only numbers within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the "jackpot", while if the set value is 2 or more, among the jackpot judgment values, the common numerical range Numbers within the range plus the non-common number range are assigned to the "jackpot". Furthermore, the non-common numerical range increases from 1238 as the set value increases.

For this reason, the probability of a big hit increases as the non-common numerical range that is continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the judgment value of the big hit (jackpot reference value). go.

Furthermore, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 65317 to 65425 of the hit determination values determines the time saving loss regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the deviation judgment value with time saving. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and with time saving The deviation determination value is in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value of the setting value 6 (1020 to 1346), with 65317 as a reference value for loss with time reduction (reference value for loss with time reduction), in the range of 65317 to 65425 Since it is set, it is prevented that the numerical range of the loss determination value with time saving is overlapped with the range of the big hit determination value which changes according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the common numerical value of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. set in the range. The characteristics of the other second special figure display result determination table are the same as those of the first special figure display result determination table.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, regardless of the set value, 65317 to When the range of 65535 is set in the common numerical range with time reduction and the deviation is the second special symbol, when the game state is the normal state and the time reduction state, the set value Regardless, the range of 65317 to 65425 is set as a common numerical range for time saving. In other words, when the game state is the normal state and the time saving state, the rate at which the variable display result is not with the time saving is a common rate for any set value, so the gambling property depending on the set value can be prevented from becoming excessively high. In addition, for time-saving loss to which a common judgment value number is assigned for each set value, since it is set in a continuous numerical range from 65317, which is the time-saving loss reference value, in any setting value, variable display It is possible to reduce the processing load of the CPU 103 regarding the determination of the result as being out of time saving.

In this pachinko game machine 1, the number of setting values that can be set is 6 from 1 to 6, but the number of setting values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. . Also, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player.

The jackpot type may be determined at different ratios depending on the set value based on the assignment of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at different ratios according to the set values based on the assignment of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with a common ratio regardless of the set value. A set value may be suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are performed by having the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differ according to a set value. Alternatively, regardless of the setting value, the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach may be common. In addition, it may be possible to execute arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different ratios according to the set values.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9 is executed. When the production control main process shown in FIG. 9 is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

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

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

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

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

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 9 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S170 to S175 as described below according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , driving the movable body 32, outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LEDs by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving a performance control command designating the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4". Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command has elapsed without receiving the command designating the start of the jackpot game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "lost", and the production process flag is set. is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. In the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to "5", which is the value corresponding to the ending production process. ”, and ends the effect processing during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

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

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

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

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, one of them may have a ratio of “0%” and the other may have a ratio of “100%” or less than “100%”.

[Description of Characteristic Portion 01TM]
Next, the characteristic portion 01TM will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-1 to 11-29. In this embodiment, after turning on the power to the game machine (when RAM clear processing is executed) or after the occurrence of a big hit, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (800 times in this example) continuously in a low probability state. If the next big hit does not occur even if it is done, it may be controlled to the time saving state C (relief time saving state) among the plurality of types of time saving state. This relief time reduction is provided in order to rescue a player who did not get a big win despite playing the game for a long period of time (for example, to suppress the amount invested in the game). , in this example, it is a game state called "play time".

In this embodiment, when the jackpot A is controlled among a plurality of types of jackpots, 100 times of variable display is performed in the time saving state A (low probability/high base state) among a plurality of types of time saving states, so time saving While the number of fluctuations from the end of state A to the time-saving arrival is 700 remaining, if it is controlled to either jackpot B or jackpot C among multiple types of jackpots, the probability variable state (high probability / high Since 100 times of variable display is performed in the base state), the number of times of variation from the end of the probability variable state to the relief time reduction is 800 times remaining. In addition, in this embodiment, the number of fluctuations in the time saving state C (low probability / high base state) based on the value of the relief time saving number counter becoming "0" is 800 times, and after being controlled to the jackpot A The number of fluctuations in the time saving state A (low probability / high base state) is 100 times.

In the present embodiment, in the variable display at the time of reaching the relief time reduction, by displaying the shutter image (see FIGS. 11-22 (2) and (3A)) on the entire screen of the image display device 5, the variation before the relief time reduction In the display, after reducing the visibility of the first background image (see FIG. 11-22 (1)) corresponding to the normal state displayed as the background image, the third background image corresponding to the relief time saving as the background image (See FIG. 11-22 (4A)) is displayed.

In this embodiment, the left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is formed in a left game area where game balls can flow down. The right side is formed in a right game area in which game balls can flow down.

In this embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7 is formed with a first big winning hole and a second big winning hole along the flowing direction of the game balls. The first big prize gate is opened and closed by driving a solenoid (see FIG. 11-1) to open and close the door of the big prize gate (not shown) so that game balls can enter and closed states where game balls cannot enter. It is possible to change to The second big winning gate is opened and closed by driving a solenoid (see FIG. 11-2) to open and close the door of the big winning gate (not shown), in which game balls can enter and closed states in which game balls cannot enter. It is possible to change to

Furthermore, a first count switch 189SG023A capable of detecting game balls is provided in the first big prize opening, and a second count switch 189SG023B capable of detecting game balls is provided in the second big prize opening. there is

That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area can win the general winning hole 10 and the first start winning hole formed by the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area can win a variable prize. It is possible to win a second starting prize winning port formed by the ball device 6B, the general prize winning port 10, and the first or second big prize winning port formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and the passage gate 41. can pass through.

The switch circuit 110 in this embodiment is connected to the first count switch 189SG023A, the second count switch 189SG023B, and the jackpot start switch 189SG024 incorporated in the jackpot start gate 189SG042.

Between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 7, a plurality of obstacle nails are arranged. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area cannot win the second start winning opening or the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area cannot win the first starting winning opening. there is

The main board 11 in this embodiment shown in FIG. 11-2 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 while being housed in a board case configured to be openable by a first member and a second member. Further, on the main board 11, a setting key 51 for switching to a setting value change state in which the setting values of the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate), etc., which will be described later in the setting value change state. A setting changeover switch 52 that functions as a setting switch for changing setting values, and a door open sensor 90 that detects opening of the game machine frame 3 are provided. The setting value change state in the present embodiment is also a state in which the game hall clerk or the like can check the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (setting value confirmation state).

A setting-switching main body provided with operation units that can be operated by the player, such as the setting keys 51 and the setting-switching switches 52, is accommodated in the substrate case together with the main board 11. The setting keys 51 and the setting-switching switches 52 are , are exposed to the rear side through an opening formed in the rear surface of the substrate case so that the operation can be performed without opening the substrate case.

Since the substrate case having the setting keys 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 is provided on the back of the pachinko game machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate when the game machine frame 3 is closed, and a predetermined door key is used. The operation becomes possible by opening the game machine frame 3 by pressing the button. Further, since the setting key 51 requires operation of a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like of the game arcade, only the store clerk who possesses the setting key can operate it. The setting key 51 is also a switch capable of executing switching operation between ON and OFF, which will be described later, by using the setting key. In this embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but one key may be used for both.

In addition, a display monitor capable of displaying set values and base values is arranged in the substrate case. The display monitor is connected to the main board 11 and placed on top of the board case. That is, the display monitor is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case when visually recognizing it. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the game machine frame 3 is not opened, the front when the main board 11 is visually recognized means the back side of the game board 2 when the game machine frame 3 is opened. This is the front when visually recognizing, and is different from the front of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁However, the front when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko game machine 1 may be common.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-1, at a predetermined position (for example, the lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko game machine 1 in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special figure can be executed. 1st special symbol display device 189SG004A, 2nd special symbol display device 189SG004B capable of executing variable display of the 2nd special symbol, 1st suspension display 189SG025A capable of displaying the number of first suspension memories, displaying the number of second suspension memories Possible second holding display 189SG025B, normal pattern display 189SG020 capable of executing variable display of normal patterns, normal pattern holding display 189SG025C capable of displaying the number of normal pattern holding memories, number of rounds of the big winning game during the big winning game A game that launches game balls such as a round indicator 189SG131 that can display (jackpot type), a jackpot game state, a high probability high base state (probability variable state), a low probability high base state (time saving state), etc. toward the right game area 189SG002R Right-handed lamp 189SG132 that lights in the state, probability variable lamp 189SG133 that lights when it is in the high probability high base state (probability variable state), high probability high base state (probability variable state) and low probability high base state (time saving state) Lighting time saving A game information display section is provided in which the lamps 189SG134 are collectively arranged. When the game state is the normal state, the right-handed lamp 189SG132 exceptionally lights up from the timing when the variable display stops when the variable display results in a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 11-1, the main board 11 transmits game information (signals) to an external device such as a management computer of the game hall where the pachinko game machine 1 is installed via a terminal board (not shown). An information output circuit for output is installed.

In this embodiment, the second big winning opening is provided with a V winning opening and a discharge opening downstream of the V winning opening. A variable V winning ball device (V lid) is provided upstream of the V winning opening. The variable V winning ball device changes between a closed state and an open state by means of a solenoid. That is, the game ball flowing down in the second big winning hole can pass through the V winning hole when the variable V winning ball device is in the open state, and can pass through the V winning hole when the variable V winning ball device is in the closed state. shall flow down to the outlet without being able to pass through the

As shown in FIG. 11-1, the main board 11 has a V switch 18SG023B1 capable of detecting, via a switch circuit 110, that a game ball has passed through a V winning opening provided downstream of the second big winning opening. and a discharge switch 18SG023B2 capable of detecting that a game ball has passed through the discharge port.

FIG. 11-2(A) is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 11-2 (A), in the present embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the variation pattern determination , the random number MR4 for judging the result of the display of the normal map, and the random number MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled so as to be countable. Random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. FIG. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100 . Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

In this embodiment, the random numbers MR1 to MR5 are used as values within the range shown in FIG. 11A, but the present invention is not limited to this. The range of the random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be varied according to the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes programs read from the ROM 101, and uses the RAM 102 as a work area to execute various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of various random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by executing a random number generating program.

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. The ROM 101 also stores table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main substrate 11, and variable display of each symbol in variable display such as special symbols and normal symbols. A variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns, etc. are stored.

In the determination table stored in the ROM 101, in addition to the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. For the first special symbol), in addition to the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. A determination table (not shown) and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is configured such that the probability of winning a big hit (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing to be described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the big hit (ball output rate) is changed. . The setting value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, and 6 is the highest ball payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the ball payout rate is. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the advantage is. In other words, the set value is such that 6, which is the largest value, is the most unfavorable value for the game hall side, and 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 are values that are advantageous to the game hall side as the values become smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Become.

(Jackpot type determination table)
Figure 11-2 (B1) and Figure 11-2 (B2) are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101 is. Of these, FIG. 11-2 (B1) determines the jackpot type using the reservation memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning port (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) This is a table for when In addition, in FIG. 11-2 (B2), the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). This is a table of cases.

The jackpot type determination table selects a jackpot type from jackpot A to jackpot C based on a random number (MR2) for hit type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern. This table is referenced to determine

Here, the jackpot types in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 11-2(C). In this embodiment, as the jackpot types, jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C are provided in which time-saving control is executed over a maximum of 100 variable displays after the jackpot game state ends. Also, these jackpots A, jackpots B, and jackpots C are maximized after the jackpot game ends by entering the V prize opening after the game ball enters the second jackpot in the first round of the jackpot game state. It is also a big hit in which probability variable control is executed over 100 variable displays.

In this embodiment, the open state of the variable V winning ball device (V lid) is a short open state (for example, 0.1 seconds) with a short open period, and a long open state with a long open period. (eg, 15 seconds). In the big win A, the variable V winning ball device is in the short open state in the first round of the big winning game state, and in the big wins B and C, the variable V winning ball device is in the long open state in the first round of the big winning game state. and

In the jackpot game state by ``jackpot A'', the second big prize opening is changed to an open state advantageous to the player in the first round, and the first big prize opening is advantageous to the player in the second to sixth rounds. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to an open state. In addition, in the "jackpot A", since the variable V winning ball device is in a short open state in the first round, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the V winning hole, and variable probability control cannot be executed. Since it cannot be expected, it becomes a substantial normal jackpot.

In the jackpot game state by the ``big win B'', the second big prize opening is changed to an open state advantageous to the player in the first round, and the first big prize opening is advantageous to the player in the second to sixth rounds. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to an open state. In addition, in the "jackpot B", the variable V winning ball device is in the long open state in the first round, so that it is extremely easy for the game ball to enter the V winning hole, and variable probability control can be executed. Since it can be expected, it will be a substantial hit.

In the jackpot game state by ``jackpot C'', the second big prize opening is changed to an open state advantageous to the player in the first round, and the first big prize opening is advantageous to the player in the second to tenth rounds. It is a normal open jackpot that changes to an open state. In addition, in the "jackpot C", the variable V winning ball device is in the long open state in the first round, so that it is extremely easy for the game ball to enter the V winning hole, and variable probability control can be executed. Since it can be expected, it will be a substantial hit.

In this embodiment, three types of jackpots A to C are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this. More than one type may be provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (B1), in the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 149 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 are assigned to the big hit A. , and 150 to 299 are assigned to jackpot B. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (B2), in the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 are assigned to the big hit B. 100 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, the game ball is likely to enter the V winning opening in the first round of the big hit game state at a rate of 50%, so that the big hit Both the variable probability control and the time saving control are implemented after the end of the game. Furthermore, when the variable special symbol is the second special symbol, the game ball is likely to enter the V winning opening in the first round of the big win game state with a probability of 100%, so that the probability change control is performed after the big win game ends. and time saving control are both implemented.

In this example, even in the case of a jackpot A, it is possible to win a V prize when the V lid is in a short-circuited open state, but it is extremely rare. Description will be made on the assumption that no V prize is won and the variable probability control is not executed. Also, even in the case of the big win B and the big win C, it is possible that the V prize cannot be won when the V lid is in the long open state, but it is extremely rare, so the big win B and the big win C are made. In this case, it is assumed that the V prize is won and the variable probability control is executed.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using MR2, which is a random number for judging the jackpot type. It may be determined using MR1, which is a random value for .

[Display result judgment]
FIG. 11-3 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table in this embodiment. FIG. 11-3 (A) shows a configuration example of the first special figure display result determination table used when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. 11-3 (B) shows a variation special figure is the second special figure. A display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 . In the display result determination table, the hit determination value compared with the random number MR1 is assigned to the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, according to the set value. The random number MR1 is a random number for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated within the range of 0-65535. As the display result determination table, a common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

As shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, when the setting value is 1 and the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, 0 to 65535 It is a numerical value that can take a value in the range, and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1224 are assigned to "big hit", and 65317 to 65535 are " The other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". In addition, when the set value is 1 and the game state is a variable probability state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 2111 are assigned to "big hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss" assigned. The cases where the set values are 2 to 6 are as shown in FIG. 11-3(A).

As shown in FIG. 11-3 (B), for the case where the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, if the setting value is 1 and the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, 0 to 65535 It is a numerical value that can take a value in the range, and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number MR1 for special figure display result judgment, 1020 to 1224 are assigned to "big hit", and 65317 to 65425 are " The other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing". In addition, when the set value is 1 and the game state is a variable probability state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 2111 are assigned to "big hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss" assigned. The cases where the set values are 2 to 6 are as shown in FIG. 11-3(B).

In this pachinko game machine 1, the number of setting values that can be set is 6 from 1 to 6, but the number of setting values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. . Also, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player.

[time reduction number of times]
FIG. 11-4(A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the number of time reductions for each shift opportunity. As shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), in this example, when the big hit A occurs and the game ball does not win the probability variable region, (1) time saving control is performed 100 times, and (2 ) It is controlled to the time-saving state A (in this example, the chance time of 100 times of time-saving times) in which the low accuracy control is performed 100 times. Also, when either the big hit B or the big hit C occurs and the game ball wins in the probability variable area, (1) the time saving control is performed 100 times, and (2) the probability variable state in which the probability variable control is performed 100 times (In this example, the battle ST with 100 times of time saving) is controlled. Also, when the missing symbol with time saving is stopped and displayed in the normal state, (1) time saving control is performed 100 times, and (2) time saving state B (in this example, Chance time of 100 times of time saving number of times) is controlled. Also, when 800 fluctuations are performed without being controlled by a big hit in a low-probability state, (1) time-saving control is performed 800 times, and (2) time-saving state C in which low-probability control is performed 800 times. (In this example, play time). However, after the time saving state C ends, even if the variation is repeated 800 times without being controlled to a big win in the low probability state, the time saving state C is not controlled again based on this.

In addition, in the present embodiment, even if the lost symbol with time saving is stopped and displayed in the high base state (probability variable state, time saving state), the transition control of the game state is not performed (does not control to the time saving state of 100 times of time saving). is. This is in order not to reduce the degree of relief for the player. For example, if it is configured to re-control to the time-saving state of 100 time-saving times based on the stopped display of the missing symbols with time-saving when being controlled to the probability variable state that is likely to result in a big hit, the player This is not preferable because it results in control from an advantageous state to a disadvantageous state. Therefore, only when the game state under control when the lost symbols with time saving are stopped and displayed is the normal state, the game is configured to be controlled to the time saving state of 100 times of the number of time saving.

FIG. 11-4(B) is an explanatory diagram showing the relief time reduction arrival rate for each set value. Relief time saving arrival rate is the rate of being controlled to the time saving state via the relief time saving. Since the time saving state via the relief time saving is controlled by changing n times (800 times in this example) without being controlled to the jackpot game state, the relief time saving arrival rate K is as follows. It can be calculated as follows.

K={(1−ML)̂n}×100
(K = time saving arrival rate, ML = jackpot probability, n = number of fluctuations)

Specifically, for example, if the setting value is "1", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/319, so the relief time reduction arrival rate K is 8.1%, and if the setting value is "2", the jackpot probability ML is Since it is about 1/310, the relief time-saving arrival rate K is 7.5%, and if the set value is "3", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/300, so the relief time-saving arrival rate K is 6.9%. If the set value is "4", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/290, so the relief short-time arrival rate K is 6.3%, and if the set value is "5", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/280. The relief time-saving arrival rate K is 5.7%, and if the set value is "6", the jackpot probability ML is about 1/270, so the relief time-saving arrival rate K is 5.1%.

In this way, the lower the set value of the jackpot probability, the higher the relief time reduction arrival rate. As a result, the player can be rescued even if the set value has a low jackpot probability.

[Variation pattern]
11-5 to 11-7 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the variation pattern table in this embodiment. FIG. 11-5(A) shows a specific example of the fluctuation pattern table for the normal state excluding the short-time relief rush fluctuation. Of these, FIG. 11-5 (A1) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for losing, and FIG. 11-5 (A2) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for big hits. Also, FIG. 11-5(B) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the time of short relief arrival in the normal state. Of these, FIG. 11-5 (B1) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for losing, and FIG. 11-5 (B2) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for big hits.

Further, FIG. 11-6(C) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the time saving state A controlled via the jackpot A. FIG. Of these, FIG. 11-6 (C1) shows a specific example of a variation pattern table for losing, and FIG. 11-6 (C2) shows a specific example of a variation pattern table for big hits. In addition, FIG. 11-6 (D) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for the time saving state B controlled via the time saving with and without. Of these, FIG. 11-6 (D1) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for losing, and FIG. 11-6 (D2) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for big hits.

In addition, FIG. 11-7 (E) shows a specific example of a variation pattern table for time saving state C controlled via relief time saving. Of these, FIG. 11-7 (E1) shows a specific example of a variation pattern table for losing, and FIG. 11-7 (E2) shows a specific example of a variation pattern table for big hits. In addition, FIG. 11-7 (F) is a variation pattern determination table for the probability variable state controlled via either the big hit B or the big hit C, and the variation pattern determination when the number of times of variation is the 1st to 99th rotation A specific example of the table is shown. Of these, FIG. 11-7 (F1) shows a specific example of a variation pattern table for losing, and FIG. 11-7 (F2) shows a specific example of a variation pattern table for big hits. In addition, FIG. 11-7 (G) is a variation pattern determination table for the probability variable state controlled via either the big hit B or the big hit C, and the variation pattern determination table when the number of times of variation is the 100th rotation A specific example is shown. Of these, FIG. 11-7 (G1) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for losing, and FIG. 11-7 (G2) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for big hits.

<Variation pattern without reach>
In the present embodiment, the variation patterns that do not involve reach (“non-reach failure”, “non-reach failure B”, “shortening variation failure”, “ultra-shortening variation failure”, “ultra-ultra-shortening variation failure”) are fluctuation This is a variation pattern in which a combination of decorative symbols indicating that the result of the variation display is "loss" after the display is started is stopped. The details of the fluctuation pattern of the "non-reach deviation B" will be described later.

In the present embodiment, among the fluctuation patterns without reach, the fluctuation display period is 12000 ms when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is "no reach" or "no reach B", and the fluctuation is "shortening fluctuation". The fluctuation display period is 5000 ms when it is determined to be a pattern, and the fluctuation display period is 3000 ms when it is determined to be a "super-shortened fluctuation failure" variation pattern. The variable display period is 1500 ms. Of these, the variation pattern of "super-super-shortened variation is out" is a variation pattern that can be determined only in the time-saving state C, and other game states (time-saving state A, time-saving state B, probability variable state) in which time-saving control is executed The variable display period is shorter than any of the variable patterns determined while being controlled.

<Variation pattern with normal reach>
In the present embodiment, the variation patterns associated with normal reach (“normal reach loss”, “normal reach loss B”, “normal reach jackpot”) mean that a super reach effect (battle effect), which will be described later, is executed after the reach state is established. The final display result is fixed and stopped. The details of the variation pattern of "normal reach deviation B" will be described later.

In the present embodiment, the variation display period is 20000 ms when it is determined that the variation pattern of "normal reach is lost" and "normal reach is lost B" among the variation patterns accompanied by normal reach, and the variation pattern is determined as "normal reach big hit". The variable display period in this case is 30000 ms.

<Variation pattern with super reach>
In this embodiment, variation patterns with super reach ("super reach out A-1", "super reach out A-2", "super reach out", "super reach big hit A-1", "super reach big hit A -2", "super reach jackpot A-3", and "super reach jackpot"), after the reach state is established, as a super reach performance, a friendly character and an enemy character battle to win a jackpot. A battle effect is executed to notify whether or not there is, and the final display result is fixed and stopped after the battle effect is finished. Here, when the final display result is "lost", an effect (defeat effect) in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is executed. On the other hand, when the final display result is a "big win", an effect (victory effect) in which the ally character wins over the enemy character is executed, or an effect (defeat effect) in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is executed. After being executed, an effect (resurrection effect) in which the ally character revives and wins over the enemy character is executed.

<Variation pattern other than when reaching short relief time>
(Super Reach Lost/Big Hit)
In the present embodiment, among the variation patterns involving super reach, in the variation pattern of "missing super reach", a defeat effect is executed in the battle effect after the reach state is established. In addition, in the variation pattern of "super reach big hit" among the variation patterns accompanied by super reach, the victory effect is executed in the battle effect after the reach state is established.

(Super reach miss A-1)
In the present embodiment, among the variation patterns involving super reach, in the variation pattern of "super reach miss A-1", an eye-catching image is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 after the defeat effect is executed in the battle effect. (see Figure 11-8). FIG. 12-8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect image related to variable display when the variable pattern is determined to be "Super Reach Lost A-1".

As shown in FIG. 11-8 (1), the effect control CPU 120 executes the battle effect at the timing to develop the super reach in the variation pattern. Here, as the battle effect is executed, the image display device 5 is caused to display the friend character 01TM100A and the enemy character 01TM100B.

At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays the character "0" in the first reserved memory number display area 01TM041 based on the fact that the first reserved memory number is 0, and the second reserved memory number is 0. Based on this, the character "0" is displayed in the second reserved memory number display area 01TM042, and the first active display guide 01TM023A of the active display area 01TM013 of the image display device 5 corresponds to the currently executed variable display. The active display 01TM003 is displayed. The effect control CPU 120 performs variable display of small symbols in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r.

In this embodiment, the first active display guide 01TM023A for displaying the active display in the active display area is displayed during the period in which the time saving control is not performed. This first active display guide 01TM023A is displayed even when the variable display of special symbols is not executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-8(2), in a state in which the friendly character 01TM100A launches a final attack on the enemy character 01TM100B in the battle presentation, the presentation control CPU 120 indicates that the battle will be won or lost. A battle effect image 01TM150 is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-8 (3), the effect control CPU 120 executes a defeat effect. In the defeat rendering, the image display device 5 is displayed with the ally character 01TM100A defeated by the enemy character 01TM100B. First, the combination of decorative symbols ("767" in this example) suggesting that the display result is "loss" is stopped from swinging. At this time, the small pattern display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r continue to variably display the small patterns.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-8(4), at the timing when the super reach in the variation pattern should be ended, the effect control CPU 120 ends the battle effect, and the image display device 5 displays the friend character 01TM100A and the enemy character 01TM100B. , “defeat”, and the decorative pattern combination (“767” in this example) are erased, and an eye-catching image 01TM200 is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 . The eye-catching image 01TM200 includes, for example, the model name of the game machine ("FEVER ZZZ" in this example) and other information unrelated to the display result, and a notice effect for notifying whether or not control will be performed for a big win. It does not contain information that could lead to the misunderstanding that it is

In this embodiment, the value of the first reserved memory number, the value of the second reserved memory number, and the small pattern have a higher display priority than the eye-catching image 01TM200 (the display layer is higher and is displayed in the foreground). It looks like) is an image. Therefore, from the player, from the front to the back, (1) the value of the first reserved memory number, the value of the second reserved memory number, the small pattern, and (2) the eye-catching image 01TM200 are displayed in this order. It looks like there is

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-8(5), when a predetermined period of time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed since the eye-catching image started to be displayed, the effect control CPU 120 ends the display of the eye-catching image 01TM200. Then, in the pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, a combination of decorative patterns ("767" in this example) is displayed (swinging is stopped), and the sky and mountains are displayed as background images of the decorative patterns. A first background image 01TM310 representing a sunny landscape including is displayed. At this time, in the small pattern display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5, the variable display of the small patterns continues.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-8 (6), at the timing when the CPU 103 terminates the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control CPU 120, which has received the symbol confirmation designation command, outputs the final decorative symbol combination ( In this example, "767") is confirmed and stopped, and the active display 01TM003 is erased from the first active display guide 01TM023A in the active display area 01TM013 of the image display device 5. FIG. At this time, in the small pattern display areas 5l, 5c, 5r of the image display device 5, the combination of small patterns ("767" in this example) is confirmed and stopped. That is, the combination of small symbols that result in a display result of "loss" is determined and stopped.

(Super reach jackpot A-1)
In this embodiment, in the variation pattern of "super reach jackpot A-1" among the variation patterns involving super reach, a victory effect is executed in the battle effect (see FIG. 11-9). FIG. 11-9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect image related to the variation display when the variation pattern is determined to be "super reach jackpot A-1".

As shown in FIG. 11-9 (1), the effect control CPU 120 executes the battle effect at the timing to develop the super reach in the variation pattern. Here, as the battle effect is executed, the image display device 5 is caused to display the friend character 01TM100A and the enemy character 01TM100B. The first reserved memory count and second reserved memory count, active display, and display control of small symbols are the same as in FIG. 11-8(1).

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-9(2), in a state in which the ally character 01TM100A launches a final attack on the enemy character 01TM100B in the battle presentation, the presentation control CPU 120 indicates that the battle will be won or lost. A battle effect image 01TM150 is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-9 (3), the effect control CPU 120 executes a victory effect. In the victory presentation, the image display device 5 displays the ally character 01TM100A that has won against the enemy character 01TM100B, displays the characters "Victory" in the center of the image display device 5, and symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. Then, the combination of decorative symbols ("777" in this example) suggesting that the display result will be a "big hit" is stopped from swinging. At this time, the small pattern display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r continue to variably display the small patterns.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-9 (4), at the timing when the CPU 103 terminates the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control CPU 120, which has received the symbol confirmation designation command, is the final decorative symbol combination ( In this example, "777") is confirmed and stopped, and the active display 01TM003 is erased from the first active display guide 01TM023A in the active display area 01TM013 of the image display device 5. FIG. At this time, in the small pattern display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5, the combination of small patterns ("777" in this example) is confirmed and stopped. In other words, the combination of small symbols with the display result of "big hit" is determined and stopped.

(Super reach jackpot A-2)
In the present embodiment, among the variation patterns involving super reach, in the variation pattern of "super reach jackpot A-2", an eye-catching image is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 after the defeat effect is executed in the battle effect. After the eye-catching image is displayed, the resurrection effect is executed (see FIGS. 11-10). FIG. 11-10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect image related to the variation display when the variation pattern is determined as "super ready-to-win big hit A-2".

11-10 (1) ~ (5) production configuration is the same as the production configuration in the variation pattern of "super reach out A-1" shown in Figure 11-8 (1) ~ (5), Description is omitted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (6), the effect control CPU 120 executes the resurrection effect at the timing when the resurrection effect in the variation pattern should be executed. In the resurrection effect, while the image display device 5 displays the ally character 01TM100A, the characters "Resurrection" are displayed in the center of the image display device 5, and the display result is displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A combination of decorative symbols ("777" in this example) suggesting a "big hit" is stopped from swinging. At this time, the small pattern display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r continue to variably display the small patterns.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-10 (7), at the timing when the CPU 103 terminates the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control CPU 120, which has received the symbol confirmation designation command, outputs the final decorative symbol combination ( In this example, "777") is confirmed and stopped, and the active display 01TM003 is erased from the first active display guide 01TM023A in the active display area 01TM013 of the image display device 5. FIG. At this time, in the small pattern display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5, the combination of small patterns ("777" in this example) is confirmed and stopped. In other words, the combination of small symbols with the display result of "big hit" is determined and stopped.

In the present embodiment, among the variation patterns with super reach, the variation display period is 40000 ms when the variation pattern is determined to be "loss of super reach", and the variation display period is 40000 ms when the variation pattern is determined to be "super reach big hit". The variable display period is 70000 ms, and the variable display period is 50000 ms when it is determined to be the variation pattern of "super reach failure A-1", and the variation pattern when it is determined to be "super reach failure A-2". The fluctuation display period is 50000 ms, and the fluctuation display period is 70000 ms when it is determined to be the variation pattern of "super reach jackpot A-1", and the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "super reach jackpot A-2". The variable display period is 100,000 ms, and the variable display period is 100,000 ms when the variable pattern is determined to be "super reach jackpot A-3".

<Variation pattern when reaching short relief time>
In the present embodiment, in the variation pattern not accompanied by super reach (“non-reach loss B”, “normal reach loss B”) among the variation patterns at the time of relief time reduction arrival, in the period from immediately after the start of the fluctuation to the end of the fluctuation, it will be described later. By executing the shutter effect in which the shutter image 01TM250 is displayed, the visibility of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 is lowered (see FIG. 11-22). The shutter image is an image having a higher display priority than the decoration pattern and the background image (the display layer is higher and appears to be displayed in front). Therefore, it seems to the player that only the shutter image is being displayed.

In the present embodiment, in the variation pattern with super reach ("super reach out A-2") among the fluctuation patterns when the display result at the time of relief time reduction arrival is "missing", "super reach out A-1" Although various effects similar to the fluctuation pattern of (defeat effect, eye-catching image, decorative pattern, background image, corresponding display (suspended display and active display), etc.) are executed, the timing at which the defeat effect ends (eye-catching image is The visibility of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 is lowered by executing the shutter effect in which the shutter image 01TM250 is displayed during the period from the time when the shutter image 01TM250 is displayed to the end of the fluctuation (Fig. 11-24). The shutter image is an image having a higher display priority than the various images (the display layer is higher and appears to be displayed in the foreground). Therefore, it seems to the player that only the shutter image is being displayed.

In the present embodiment, the variation pattern with super reach ("super reach jackpot A-3") among the fluctuation patterns when the display result at the time of relief time reduction is "jackpot" is "super reach jackpot A-2" Although various effects (defeat effect, eye-catching image, resurrection effect, decorative pattern, background image, corresponding display, etc.) are executed similar to the fluctuation pattern of , the timing at which the defeat effect ends (the timing at which the eye-catching image is displayed ) to the start of the resurrection effect, the visibility of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 is reduced by executing the shutter effect.

<[Normal state (when short time relief has not reached)] fluctuation pattern judgment table>
As shown in FIG. 11-5 (A1), in the [loss] variation pattern determination table for [normal state (relief time reduction not reached)], 1 to Up to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "non-reach loss", 901 to 950 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach loss", and 951 to 997 are assigned to "super reach loss A-1" fluctuation assigned to the pattern.

As shown in FIG. 11-5 (A2), in the [big hit] variation pattern determination table for [normal state (relief time reduction not reached)], 1 to Up to 100 is assigned to the "normal reach jackpot" variation pattern, 101 to 970 are assigned to the "super reach jackpot A-1" variation pattern, and 971 to 997 are assigned to the "super reach jackpot A-2". ” variation pattern.

<[Normal state (when reaching short relief time)] fluctuation pattern judgment table>
As shown in FIG. 11-5 (B1), in the [loss] variation pattern determination table for [normal state (relief time short arrival)], 1 to 900 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 Up to is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "non-reach out B", 901 to 950 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach out B", and 951 to 997 are assigned to "super reach out of A-2" assigned to a variation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 11-5 (B2), in the [big hit] variation pattern determination table for [normal state (relief time short arrival)], 1 to 997 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern of "super reach jackpot A-3".

<[Time saving state A] variation pattern determination table>
As shown in FIG. 11-6 (C1), in the [for time saving state A] [for loss] variation pattern determination table, 1 to 100 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are "super shortened 101 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "shortening fluctuation out", and 901 to 950 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach out", 951 Up to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "super reach out".

As shown in FIG. 11-6 (C2), in the [for big hit] variation pattern determination table for [for time saving state A], 1 to 200 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are "normal reach jackpot ”, and 201 to 997 are assigned to the “super reach jackpot” variation pattern.

<[Time saving state B] variation pattern determination table>
As shown in FIG. 11-6 (D1), in the [for time saving state B] [for loss] variation pattern determination table, 1 to 800 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are "super shortened 801 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "shortening fluctuation out", and 901 to 950 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach out", 951 Up to 997 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "super reach out".

As shown in FIG. 11-6 (D2), in the [for big hit] variation pattern determination table for [for time saving state B], 1 to 200 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are "normal reach jackpot ”, and 201 to 997 are assigned to the “super reach jackpot” variation pattern.

<[Time saving state C] variation pattern determination table>
As shown in FIG. 11-7 (E1), in the [for loss] variation pattern determination table for [for time saving state C], 1 to 990 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are "extreme 991 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of "normal reach failure".

As shown in FIG. 11-7 (E2), in the [for big hit] variation pattern determination table for [for time saving state C], 1 to 200 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are "normal reach jackpot ”, and 201 to 997 are assigned to the “super reach jackpot” variation pattern.

<[For probability variation state (1st to 99th rotation)] variation pattern determination table>
As shown in FIG. 11-7 (F1), in the [loss] variation pattern determination table for [probability variation state (1st to 99th rotation)], 1 to Up to 900 is assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "ultra-shortening fluctuation deviation", 901 to 950 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach deviation", and 951 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "super reach deviation". assigned.

As shown in FIG. 11-7 (F2), in the [big hit] variation pattern determination table for [variable state (1st to 99th rotation)], 1 to Up to 200 are assigned to the "normal reach big hit" variation pattern, and 201 to 997 are assigned to the "super reach big hit" variation pattern.

<[For probability variation state (100th rotation)] variation pattern determination table>
As shown in FIG. 11-7 (G1), in the [loss] variation pattern determination table for [variable state (100th rotation)], 1 to 900 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern of "ultra-shortened variation failure + result image display", and 901 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of "super reach failure + result image display".

In this example, in the variation pattern of "super-shortened variation failure + result image display", after the same effect as the variation pattern of "super-shortened variation failure" is executed, a result image, which will be described later, is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5. is displayed (see Fig. 11-19 (3)). In addition, in the variation pattern of "loss of super reach + display of result image", after the same effect as the variation pattern of "loss of super reach" is executed, the result image is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 (Fig. 11-19 (3))

As shown in FIG. 11-7 (G2), in the [big hit] variation pattern determination table for [variable state (100th rotation)], 1 to 997 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 is assigned to the variation pattern of "super reach jackpot".

[Production control command]
FIG. 11-11(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, where the first byte indicates MODE (class of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The leading bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the leading bit of EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 11-11(A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Also, in this example, the control command is made up of two control signals, but the number of control signals that make up the control command may be one, or three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 11-11(A), the command 81XXH is to display the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbols on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as decorative patterns variably displayed in areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value that is arbitrarily set according to the contents of instructions by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the specified variation pattern.

The command 8C00H is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (B), the decision result (preliminary Different EXT data are set according to the determination result) and the determination result (jackpot type determination result) as to which one of a plurality of types of jackpot types should be set when the variable display result is "a jackpot."

As for the variable display result specifying command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11B, the command 8C00H is the first variable display result specifying command with a variable display result of "no". The command 8C01H is a second variable display result specifying command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot A" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result specification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot B" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "jackpot" and the jackpot type is "jackpot C" and the jackpot type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result specification command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "loss with time saving".

Command 8FXXH stops (confirms) the variable display of decorative patterns in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, and starts the next variable display. It is a design determination designation command that designates a design determination period until it is done.

In the symbol confirmation designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11(C), the command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation A designation command that terminates the variation of the special symbols and sets the symbol confirmation period to 0.5 seconds. The command 8F01H is a symbol determination B designation command that terminates the special symbol variation and sets the symbol determination period to 15 seconds. The command 8F02H is a symbol determination C designation command that terminates the variation of the special symbols and sets the symbol determination period to 20 seconds.

In this embodiment, (i) when the relief time is reached without going through the jackpot after the RAM clearing process is executed, and (ii) after the RAM clearing process is performed, the relief time is shortened after going through the jackpot. A pattern confirmation designation command in which different EXT data is set in relief time reduction arrival fluctuation is transmitted. Specifically, (i) If the relief time reduction is reached without going through the jackpot after the RAM clearing process is executed, the symbol determination period is 0.5 seconds in the relief time reduction arrival fluctuation. Command is sent. In addition, (ii) when the short relief time is reached after the RAM clearing process is executed, a symbol confirmation B designation command is transmitted in which the symbol confirmation period is 15 seconds in the short relief arrival fluctuation. .

The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko game machine 1. FIG. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state designation command corresponding to the game state (low base state, normal state) in which the time saving control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state in which the time saving control is performed (high base state , time-saving state) is the second game state designation command.

Command E1XXH is a remaining time saving frequency notification command for notifying the remaining time saving control frequency in the time saving state (time saving state A, working time saving state B) excluding the relief working time saving. Command E2XXH is a remaining probability variable count notification command for notifying the remaining probability variable control count in the probability variable state.

Command 91XXH is a restoration time reduction time number designation command, and is an effect control command that designates the value of the relief time reduction counter by converting it into a hexadecimal number at the time of power restoration. In the recovery time reduction time count specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (D), each digit (1st digit, 2nd digit, 3 digit, fourth digit), different EXT data is set.

In the restoration time reduction time number designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (D), commands 9100H to 910FH are recovery time reduction time number designation 1 commands that specify the first digit of the value of the relief time reduction number is. Commands 9110H to 911FH are restoration time reduction number designation 2 commands that designate the second digit of the value of the number of times of restoration. Commands 9130H to 913FH are recovery time reduction number designation 3 commands that designate the third digit of the value of the number of times of reduction in restoration time. Commands 9140H to 914FH are recovery time reduction number designation 4 commands that designate the fourth digit of the value of the number of times of reduction in restoration time.

Command 94XXH is a relief time reduction number designation command, and is an effect control command that designates the remaining number of fluctuations (126 times or less) until relief time reduction is achieved. In the relief time reduction number designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (E), different EXT data is set according to the number of remaining fluctuations (126 times or less) until relief time reduction.

In the relief time reduction number designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-11 (E), the command 9400H is a relief time reduction number A designation command that designates that the relief time reduction has been reached. Command 9401H is a relief time reduction number B designation command that designates that the remaining 1 to 125 times until the relief time reduction is reached. The command 947EH is a relief time reduction number C designation command that specifies that there are 126 remaining times until the relief time reduction is reached. The command 947FH is a relief time reduction number D designation command that specifies that the remaining 127 times or more is reached until the relief time reduction is reached.

Command 96XXH is a relief time reduction number 2 designation command, and is an effect control command that designates the remaining variation number (number of times in units of 100) until relief time reduction is achieved. In the relief time reduction number 2 designation command, for example, a value corresponding to the remaining number of fluctuations (number of times in units of 100) until relief time reduction is set in the EXT data of the relief time reduction number 2 designation command. For example, if the remaining number of fluctuations until the relief time reduction is 100 times, the command 9601H is transmitted as the relief time reduction number 2 designation command, and if the remaining number of fluctuations is 700 times, the relief time reduction number A command 9607H is transmitted as a 1 designation command.

[Game control main processing]
11-12 is a flow chart showing the game control main processing in this embodiment. In this example, the processes of steps S1 to S7, the processes of steps S8 to S9, and the processes of steps S10 to S12 are the same as those shown in FIG.

In this example, when the effect control command for instructing recovery from the power failure is transmitted in step S7, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the relief time reduction number counter for counting the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction. A value obtained by converting the current relief time reduction counter value into a hexadecimal number is set, and control is performed to transmit a recovery time relief time reduction number designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step S01TM0013).

Next, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the current value of the relief time-saving number counter and performs control to transmit a relief time-saving number designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step S01TM0014). For example, when the current value of the relief time reduction number counter is 1 to 125 times, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 9401H as a relief time reduction number designation command. Therefore, in this example, if the RAM clear processing is not executed when the power is turned on to the gaming machine and the recovery processing is executed, the relief time reduction number designation command is transmitted, and the remaining number of fluctuations until the current relief time reduction is notified.

In addition, in this example, when the power is restored, aside from the command at the time of restoration, the command for specifying the number of times of recovery and the number of times of recovery is transmitted. However, it is not limited to such a mode. . For example, in the EXT data of the recovery command (eg, power-on designation command) transmitted in step S7, a value corresponding to the remaining number of times until the relief time is shortened may be set and transmitted. .

In addition, when the effect control command for instructing initialization is transmitted in step S9, the CPU 103 sets "800" to the relief time reduction number counter (step S01TM0015). Therefore, in this example, when the RAM clearing process is executed when the game machine is powered on, "800" is set to the relief time saving number counter. That is, in this example, after the RAM clearing process is executed when the power supply to the game machine is turned on, even if the variation display is executed 800 times, if the big hit does not occur, the relief time is shortened and the time saving state C is controlled. will be In addition, in this example, since the effect control command for instructing initialization to be transmitted in step S9 and the initial value ("800") set to the relief time reduction number counter correspond, the CPU 103 performs initialization. It is also possible to specify the initial value to be set to the relief time reduction number counter based on the transmission of the directed effect control command.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the relief time reduction counter ("800" in this example), sets the value obtained by converting the current relief time reduction counter value into hexadecimal, and sets the relief time reduction counter. Control is performed to transmit the number-of-times designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step S01TM0016).

In addition, in this example, when the RAM clearing process is executed at the time of turning on the power to the gaming machine, the relief time reduction counter is set to "800" and initialized. Instead, the configuration may be such that the initial setting of the relief time reduction number counter is not performed when the RAM clear processing is executed. With such a configuration, the game can be started from the continuation of the value of the relief time reduction number counter of the previous day, so that the investment amount until the relief time reduction can be reduced and the player is not disadvantaged. be able to.

Further, in the case of the above configuration, only when the ON of the clear switch is detected (Y in step S3) and the RAM clearing process is executed, the initial setting of the relief time reduction counter is not performed, and the RAM When an abnormality is detected (N in steps S4 and S5) and the RAM clearing process is executed, the initial setting of the relief time reduction number counter may be performed.

[Time saving flag, variable probability flag]
In this embodiment, when one of the conditions for being controlled to a time saving state is satisfied, a time saving flag can be set. The time-saving flags include a time-saving flag A, a time-saving flag B, and a time-saving flag C. In the following description, erasing (or clearing) the flag may be referred to as resetting the flag.

The time saving flag A is set when it is controlled to the time saving state A via the jackpot A. This time-saving flag A is set when the big hit game state of the big hit A ends, and when the time-saving state A ends (when the big hit occurs during the time-saving state A, 100 times of time-saving control ends and the normal state controlled timing).

The time saving flag B is set when it is controlled to the time saving state B via the loss with time saving. This time-saving flag B is set when the display result that is lost with time-saving has stopped, and when the time-saving state B ends (when the time-saving state B hits a big hit, 100 times of time-saving control is completed. It is erased at the timing controlled to the normal state, the timing controlled to the time saving state C).

The time saving flag C is set when it is controlled to the time saving state C controlled via the relief time saving. This time-saving flag C is set when 800 times of variable display is performed in which the display result does not become a big hit pattern after the RAM is cleared, or 800 times of variable display in which the display result does not become a big win pattern in a low probability state after the end of the big win game state. is executed, and when the time saving state C ends (the timing of the big hit during the time saving state C, the timing when the time saving control ends 800 times and is controlled to the normal state, etc.) .

The variable probability flag is set when the variable probability state is controlled. In this embodiment, when V is won in the first round of the jackpot game, when the jackpot game ends, the game state is controlled to the variable probability state, and a variable probability flag is set. This variable probability flag is erased at the timing when the variable probability state ends (the timing when the variable probability state becomes a big hit, the timing when the variable probability control is executed for the 100th time and the timing is controlled to the normal state, etc.). For example, the variable probability flag is erased based on the 100th time since the variable display is controlled to the variable probability state when step S01TM69A of FIGS. 11-14 described later is YES.

[Special symbol normal processing]
FIGS. 11-13 and 11-14 are flowcharts showing special symbol normal processing (step S110) in special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms the value of the total pending memory number (step 113IWS51). Specifically, the count value of the combined reserved storage number counter for counting the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is confirmed. If the total reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second reserved storage number is 0 (step 113IWS52). Specifically, it confirms whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the second reserved storage number is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 103 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). is set with data indicating "second" (step 113 IWS53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, if only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 103 sets data indicating "first" to the special symbol pointer (step 113 IWS54).

In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps 113IWS52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled to take precedence over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

In addition, not limited to the aspect shown in this example, for example, the first special symbol variable display and the second special symbol variable display are executed in the order in which the game ball wins the first start winning hole and the second start winning hole It may be configured as

Next, the CPU 103 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 (step 113 IWS55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 stores each random random A numerical value is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102 . In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 103 reads each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number=1 in the second reserved memory number buffer. is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 102.

Then, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step 113IWS56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage number counter, and each storage area in the first reserved storage number buffer shift the contents of Also, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", 1 is subtracted from the count value of the second reserved memory number counter, and the contents of each save area in the second reserved memory number buffer are shifted.

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

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

Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step 113IWS57). Note that the CPU 103 saves the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 .

Next, the CPU 103 reads out the random number for winning determination from the random number buffer area (step 113IWS61), and executes the big winning determination module (step 113IWS62). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the hit determination random number extracted in the starting prize determination process (step S101) and stored in advance in the first reserve memory buffer or the second reserve memory buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 12-1) with a hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. That is, it is a program for executing the process of judging a big hit. In this case, if the variable probability flag indicating the variable probability state is not set (if it is in a low probability state), the CPU 103 uses the low probability jackpot determination value to perform the big hit determination. Further, if the variable probability flag is set (if the probability is high), the CPU 103 uses the high-probability big-hit determination value to perform the big-hit determination. The CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a big hit when the value of the hit determination random number matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 12-1.

If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in step 113IWS63), the CPU 103 sets a big hit flag indicating a big hit (step 113IWS64). The type (jackpot A, jackpot B, jackpot C) corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number is determined as the jackpot type (step 113 IWS65). Incidentally, in this case, the CPU 103 reads out the type determination random number extracted in the starting prize determination process (step S101) and stored in advance in the first reserve memory buffer or the second reserve memory buffer, and determines the jackpot type. Then, the process proceeds to step 113 IWS70.

On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a big hit (N of step 113IWS63), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not any of the time saving flags A to C is set (step 113IWS79). If any one of the time-saving flag A to C is set (that is, if it is in the time-saving state), the process proceeds to step 113IWS66. In this example, by executing the process of step 113IWS79, if it is in the time saving state, it is determined to be the loss without time saving as it is without performing the determination process of the time saving with loss of step 113IWS81. .

In addition, in this example, when it is in a time saving state, it was set as the structure which the loss design with time saving cannot stop, but it is not restricted to this. For example, even when it is in the time saving state, the time saving loss determination (step 113 IWS81) is executed, and when it is determined that the time saving loss is determined, the time saving loss symbol is stopped and displayed, but the game state based on the stop of the time saving loss symbol. It is also possible to not perform (disable) the transition of the time and the setting of the number of times of working hours reduction. In that case, although the lost pattern with time saving of the special pattern is stopped and displayed, a pattern different from the lost pattern with time saving as a decoration pattern or a small pattern (for example, a lost pattern without time saving) may be stopped and displayed.

Temporarily, it is controlled to the time saving state C, and when the value of the time saving number counter is 600, based on the stop of the lost symbol with the time saving, when it is configured to be controllable to the time saving state B of 100 times, Since the number of times of time saving changes from 600 times to 100 times, the player's degree of relief is lowered. Therefore, as described above, when it is in the time saving state, it is disadvantageous for the player by not invalidating the transition control of the game state based on the stop of the time saving design, or the stop of the time saving design. This prevents any unnecessary control.

If none of the time-saving flags are set (that is, if the time-saving state is not set), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step 113IWS80). If the probability variable flag is set (that is, if the probability variable state), the process proceeds to step 113 IWS66. In this example, by executing the process of step 113IWS80, if the variable probability state is in effect, it is determined that the loss without time reduction is performed as it is without performing the determination process of loss with time reduction in step 113IWS81. .

If the probability variation flag is not set (that is, if it is not in the probability variation state), the CPU 103 uses a time reduction loss determination table for determining whether or not to be a time reduction loss determination random number. Based on the lottery process, it is determined whether or not to lose the time reduction (step 113IWS81). In this case, when the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the display result determination table for the first special symbol is selected, and it is determined that the time-reduction is lost with a probability of about 1/300. (see Figure 11-3). In addition, when the value of the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the display result determination table for the second special symbol is selected, and it is determined that the time saving is lost with a probability of about 1/600. (See Figure 11-3).

In this example, by performing the special symbol normal processing, the relief time-saving condition for controlling the relief time-saving regardless of the variable display result (big hit, time-saving loss, loss) (by subtracting the value of the relief time-saving number counter " 0”) can occur. In this example, even if the fluctuation display of a predetermined number of times (in this example, 800 times) is completed, the time saving state A is entered based on the big hit A, and the time saving state B is entered based on the stoppage of the missing symbol with the time saving. Based on the fact that the next big hit did not occur, it is controlled to the time saving state C, but when the variable display result of the fluctuation when the relief time saving condition is satisfied becomes a big hit, or when the relief time saving condition is satisfied It is assumed that the result of the variable display of the fluctuation will be a loss with reduced working hours. Therefore, when the variable display result of the variation in which the relief time-saving condition is established becomes a big hit, control is performed to the time-saving state A based on the big hit, and the variable display result of the variation in which the relief time-saving condition is established is not accompanied by the time-saving condition. In that case, it is configured to control to the time saving state C based on the relief time saving.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the time saving number counter for counting the number of execution times of the variable display during the time saving state is 0 (step 113IWS66). If the value of the time saving number counter is not 0, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the time saving number counter (step 113IWS67), and confirms whether or not the value of the time saving number counter after the subtraction is 0 (step 113IWS68). ). If the value of the time saving frequency counter after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets a time saving end flag indicating that the time saving state is ended at the end of fluctuation (step 113IWS69).

In this example, steps 113IWS66 to S69 are executed before the counting process of the number of fluctuations until the relief time saving after step 113IWS71 to perform the subtraction process of the time saving number counter, but such a processing mode not limited to For example, after executing the counting process of the number of fluctuations until the remedy time saving after step 113IWS71, the time saving number counter subtraction process may be executed. In this case, for example, if it is a variable display that saves time, if the subtraction process is executed after setting "800" in the time saving counter (see step 113 IWS172), the value of the time saving counter will be 1 extra. Since it is subtracted, it may be configured to add 1 again to the value of the time saving number counter after the subtraction process in the variable display for saving time. Moreover, you may comprise so that "801" with 1 more may be set to the number-of-hours-savings counter beforehand.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the variable probability flag is set (step S01TM69A). If the probability variable flag is set (that is, if the probability variable state), the process proceeds to step 113 IWS84. In this example, by executing the process of step S01TM69A, if it is in the variable probability state, the processing after step 113IWS70 (especially the processing of step S113IWS71) is not performed, so when the gaming state is the variable probability state ( In this example, even if the variable display is executed during the battle ST), the value of the relief time reduction number counter is not subtracted. If the variable probability flag is not set (that is, if it is in the non-variable probability state), the process proceeds to step S113IWS70.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the probability variation flag is set, the processing after step 113IW70 is not executed, and the process proceeds to step 113IWS84, but not limited to such a form, the probability variation flag If set, the process proceeds to step 113IW70, but the process of step 113IW71 may not be executed. That is, although the value of the relief time-saving number counter is not updated, the relief time-saving number designation command or the relief time-saving number 2 designation command corresponding to the value of the relief time-saving number counter that has not been updated may be transmitted.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 0 (Y in step 113IWS70). When the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 0 (Y in step 113IWS70), the process proceeds to step 113IWS84. If the value of the relief time-saving counter is 0 at this point, the timing after it has already been controlled to the time-saving state (time-saving state C) via the relief time-saving state (time-saving state C, or time-saving state C The timing is controlled to the normal state after 800 fluctuations in ), and the big hit that triggers 800 to be set to the relief time reduction number counter has not occurred. Also, if the value of the relief time reduction number counter is not 0 (N in step 113IWS70), the value of the relief time reduction number counter is subtracted by 1 (step 113IWS71). Also, in this example, by executing the process of step 113IWS71, regardless of whether the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. , the value of the relief time reduction counter is uniformly updated.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is 127 or more (step 113IWS72). If the value of the relief time-saving counter after subtraction is 126 or less (N in step 113 IWS72), the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the relief time-saving counter to the EXT data, and produces a relief time-saving number designation command. Control for transmission to the control CPU 120 is performed (step 113IWS73). For example, when the value of the relief time-saving number counter is 1, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 9401H as a relief time-saving number designation command. Further, when the value of the relief time-saving number counter is 126, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 947EH as a relief time-saving number designation command.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the relief time reduction number counter after subtraction is 0 (step 113IWS74). If the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is not 0, the process proceeds to step 113IWS84. If the value of the relief time reduction number counter after the subtraction is 0, the CPU 103 sets a relief time reduction determination flag indicating control to the time reduction state C at the end of fluctuation based on the occurrence of the relief time reduction (step 113 IWS75) ). Then, the process proceeds to step 113 IWS84.

On the other hand, if the value of the relief time reduction counter after subtraction is 127 or more (Y in step 113IWS72), the CPU 103 uniformly sets 7FH as the EXT data, and issues a command 957FH as a relief time reduction number designation command for effect control. Control for transmission to the CPU 120 is performed (step 113IWS76). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time reduction is in units of 100 times (in this example, 100 times, 200 times, 300 times, 400 times, 500 times, 600 times, or 700 times). Confirm whether or not (step 113IWS77). Whether or not the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time reduction is in units of 100 can be determined by confirming the value of the relief time reduction number counter. If the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is in units of 100 times, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the value of the relief time reduction counter to the EXT data, and controls the relief time reduction number 2 designation command. Control is performed for transmission to the application CPU 120 (step 113 IWS78). For example, when the value of the relief time-saving number counter is 100, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 9601H as a relief time-saving number 2 designation command. Further, when the value of the relief time-saving frequency counter is 700, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a command 9607H as a relief time-saving frequency 2 designation command. Then, the process proceeds to step 113 IWS84.

In this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) counts the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction, and sends the relief time reduction number designation command or the relief time reduction number 2 designation command. Although shown, it is not limited to such embodiments. For example, the effect control CPU 120 side may be configured to count the number of remaining fluctuations until relief time saving and execute the later-described fanning effect or countdown effect.

Also, for example, when the relief time reduction counter is set (set to "800") at the timing of the relief time reduction, and the relief time reduction is configured to occur continuously, only when the relief time reduction occurs for the first time It is configured to transmit a relief time-saving number designation command and a relief time-saving number of times 2 designation command, and when the relief time becomes short after the second time, it is configured not to transmit the relief time-saving number designation command and the relief time-saving number of times 2 designation command. good too.

Next, the CPU 103 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type (step 113IWS84). In this case, for example, when it is determined to be a big win A, the special symbol stop pattern is determined to be "2", and when it is determined to be a big win B, the special symbol stop symbol is "3". When it is determined to be a big hit C, the stop pattern of the special pattern is determined to be "7", and when it is determined to be lost with time reduction, the stop pattern of the special design is determined to be "1". However, when it is decided to lose, the stop design of the special design is determined as "-". Further, the CPU 103 stores the determined special symbol stop symbol in the stop symbol storage area provided in the RAM 102 (step 113IWS85).

Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S111) (step 113IWS86).

[Special symbol stop processing]
FIGS. 11-15 and 11-16 are flowcharts showing special symbol stop processing (step S113) in special symbol process processing. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the value of the symbol fixing period timer (step 113IWS131), and confirms whether or not the value of the symbol fixing period timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 113IWS132). .

If the value of the symbol fixed period timer after the subtraction is not 0 (that is, if the fixed display period of the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has not ended yet), the special symbol stop processing is terminated. do. If the value of the symbol fixing period timer after the subtraction is 0 (that is, if the fixed display period of the first special symbol or the second special symbol has ended), the CPU 103 sets the big hit flag. is confirmed (step 113IWS133). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 103, if set, the probability variation flag, the time saving flag A, the time saving flag B, the time saving flag C, the relief time saving determination flag, the execution count of the variation display during the time saving state reset the time saving number counter for counting (step 113IWS134).

Next, the CPU 103 sets "800" to the relief time reduction number counter (step 113IWS135). Therefore, in this example, "800" is set to the relief time reduction number counter with the big hit as a trigger, and if the next big hit does not occur even if the variation display is performed 800 times after the end of the big win game, the relief time reduction is performed. It will be controlled to the time saving state C.

In this example, by executing the processing of step 113 IWS 135, when a big hit is made, the initial setting is shown by setting "800" to the relief time reduction number counter at the start of the fanfare period of the big win. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, "800" may be set in the relief time reduction counter during the round of the jackpot game, and "800" may be set in the relief time reduction counter at the start or end of the ending period of the jackpot game. can be configured to

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to start turning on the right-handed LED (step 113IWS136). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a right-handed notification start designation command designating the start of right-handed notification to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS137).

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS138). Next, the CPU 103 sets a timer for the time before the opening of the large winning opening 189SG007A and the second large winning opening 189SG007B for measuring the time before opening the large winning opening (fanfare time) until the opening of the first large winning opening 189SG007A and the second large winning opening 189SG007B. (step 113IWS139). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step S144) (step 113IWS140).

If the jackpot flag is not set (N of step 113IWS133), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the relief time reduction determination flag is set (step 113IWS170). If the relief time reduction determination flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the relief time reduction determination flag (step 113IWS171), resets the time reduction flag if it is set (step 113IWS171A), sets the time reduction flag C, It controls to a time saving state (step 113IWS171B). Then, "800" is set in the time saving frequency counter (step 113IWS172). Although illustration is omitted, in step 113IWS171A, if it is set, the time saving end flag is also reset. Here, when the time saving end flag is set, both the value of the time saving number counter and the value of the relief time saving number counter become 0 in one variation. For example, when the value of the relief time-saving number counter is 100, the lost symbol with time-saving is stopped and the time-saving state B is controlled.

Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the time saving state C designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS174). After that, the process proceeds to step 113 IWS175.

In addition, although this example shows an example in which the relief time-saving counter is not set only by controlling to the time-saving state C at the timing of the relief time-saving, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, it may be configured to control to the time saving state C at the timing of the relief time saving and to set the relief time saving number counter (set "800"). According to such a configuration, it is possible to continuously generate the relief time reduction, and once the relief time reduction occurs, the time reduction state can be continued until a big hit occurs.

In addition, in this example, when setting the relief time reduction counter, "800" is set, and the value of the relief time reduction counter is decremented by 1 each time the variable display is performed, and the value of the relief time reduction counter is set to "0". ”, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, when setting the relief time-saving number counter, "0" is set, and the value of the relief time-saving number counter is incremented by 1 each time the variable display is performed, and the value of the relief time-saving number counter becomes "800". It may be constructed so as to generate relief time reduction based on the fact.

In addition, in this example, by the process of step 113IWS172 is executed, the number of fluctuations until relief time reduction occurs (800 times) and the same value 800 times is set as the number of time reduction times, but that It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, at step 113IWS172, the time saving number counter may be set to a value greater than "800" or a value less than "800".

Moreover, in step 113IWS172, the value according to the number of times of a plurality of types of time saving may be set to the time saving number counter. For example, when the first relief time is reduced, the time reduction counter is set to "100", and when the second relief time is reduced, the time reduction counter is set to "800". good too.

Also, for example, it is configured to determine the number of times of working hours reduction by performing a lottery process based on random numbers, and in step 113IWS172, a value corresponding to the number of times of working hours decided by the lottery process may be set to the number of times of working hours counter. good. In this case, for example, the number of times of time saving may be determined to be 100 times with a probability of 10%, and may be determined to be 800 times with a probability of 90%. In addition, when the number of times of time saving is determined by lottery processing, the number of times of time saving may be determined by using the type determination random number used to determine the jackpot type and time saving type, or the number of times of time saving may be determined using a dedicated random number. You may

Also, if the relief time reduction determination flag is not set in step 113IWS170, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a loss with time reduction (step 113IWS153). It should be noted that whether or not it is determined to be a loss with time saving can be determined, for example, by confirming the stop pattern of the special pattern stored in the stop pattern storage area in step 113IWS85.

If it is decided to lose the time saving, the CPU 103 sets the time saving number counter to "100" (step 113 IWS 164). Next, the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag B and controls the time saving state B (step 113IWS166).

Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the time saving state B designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS168). After that, the process proceeds to step 113 IWS175.

By executing the processing of steps 113 IWS166 and S168, in this example, when the winning pattern with time saving is derived and displayed, it is controlled to the time saving state at the end of the pattern fixing period, and the time saving state B designation command is transmitted, it is switched to the background image (second background image) corresponding to the time saving state B via the loss with the time saving.

If it is not determined in step 113IWS153 that the game is to be lost with time saving, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the time saving end flag is set (step 113IWS141). If the time saving end flag is set, the CPU 103 resets the time saving end flag (step 113IWS142).

Next, the CPU 103 resets any of the set time saving flags (one of the time saving flags A to C) and terminates the time saving state (step 113IWS145). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to terminate lighting of the right-handed LED (step 113IWS150). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a right-handed notification end designation command designating the end of the right-handed notification to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS151). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command (a kind of game state designation command) to the effect control CPU 120 (step 113IWS152). Then, the process proceeds to step 113 IWS175.

It should be noted that, in this example, by executing the processing of steps 113IWS141-S152, it shows a case where the normal state is shifted to at the end of the symbol determination period in the time saving final variation and the right-handed notification is terminated. It is not limited to any form. For example, it may be configured to shift to the normal state at the start of the fluctuation or at the start of the symbol fixed period in the time saving final fluctuation and end the right hitting notification.

Moreover, in step 113IWS141, if the time saving end flag is not set (N of step 113IWS141), it will transfer to step 113IWS175.

At step 113IWS175, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step 113IWS175).

Thus, by executing the processing of steps 113IWS170 to S174 preferentially over the processing of steps 113IWS153 to S168, when the lost symbol with time saving is stopped and displayed in the relief time saving rush fluctuation, time saving via losing with time saving It is configured to be preferentially controlled to the time saving state C via the relief time saving rather than the state B. In addition, while it is controlled to a time saving state of 100 times as a time saving state B via time saving loss, it is controlled to a time saving state of 800 times more advantageous than the time saving state B as a time saving state C via relief time saving. Therefore, it is possible to rescue the player even when the lost symbol with the time reduction is stop-displayed in the relief time-saving on-variation.

In addition, since the processing of steps 113IWS170 to S174 can be executed even when being controlled to the time saving state B, it is configured to be controlled (promoted) from the time saving state B to the time saving state C. .

(state change)
Next, state transitions in this embodiment will be described. 11 to 17 are state transition diagrams for explaining state transitions in this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 11-17, in the normal state (low probability/low base state), when a big hit B occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variable region, it is controlled to the probability variable state, and when the big hit A occurs 2, it is controlled to the time saving state A (time saving state (low probability / high base state) via the jackpot). In addition, although not shown, even when the big hit B occurs and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, the time saving state A (time saving state via the big hit) is controlled. In addition, even if it is lost in the normal state, when the time saving loss pattern is derived and displayed, it is controlled to the time saving state B (time saving state via time saving loss (low probability / high base state)) . Furthermore, even if it is lost, if the relief time is shortened ([P] (P-1) after RAM clear processing or (P-2) after the probability change state ends, the next big hit will not occur If the number of fluctuations reaches 800 times, or if the number of fluctuations reaches 700 times without the next big hit after [Q] (Q-1) time-saving state A ends), time-saving state C (relief It is controlled to a time saving state (low accuracy / high base state)) via time saving.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-17, in the variable probability state (high probability/high base state), when either the big hit B or the big hit C occurs and the game ball passes through the variable probability region, the variable probability state is entered again. controlled. Although not shown, when either the big hit B or the big hit C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, the time saving state A (time saving state via the big hit) is controlled. On the other hand, in the probability variable state, there is no case where the time saving pattern is derived and displayed, and there is no case where the relief time is saved.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 11-17, in the time saving state A (low probability / high base state), when either the big hit B or the big hit C occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variable region, the probability variable state controlled by Although not shown, when either a big win B or a big win C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, the game is controlled again to the time saving state A (time saving state via the big win). Further, in the time-saving state A, when 100 fluctuation displays are completed without the occurrence of a big hit, the game is controlled to the normal state. On the other hand, in the time saving state A, there is no case where the time saving failure pattern is derived and displayed (see Y in step 113 IWS80), and there is no case of relief time saving.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 11-17, in the time saving state B (low probability / high base state), when either the big hit B or the big hit C occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variable region, the probability variable state controlled. Although not shown, when either a big win B or a big win C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, the game is controlled again to the time saving state A (time saving state via the big win). Further, in the time-saving state B, when 100 fluctuation displays are completed without occurrence of a big hit, control is made to the normal state. On the other hand, in the time-saving state B, there is no case where the time-saving symbols are derived and displayed (see Y in step 113IWS79). Furthermore, even if it is lost, if the relief time is shortened ([P] (P-1) after RAM clear processing or (P-2) after the probability change state ends, the next big hit will not occur If the number of fluctuations reaches 800 times, or if the number of fluctuations reaches 700 times without the next big hit after [Q] (Q-1) time-saving state A ends), time-saving state C (relief It is controlled to a short working hours state).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-17, in the time saving state C (low probability / high base state), when either the big hit B or the big hit C occurs and the game ball passes through the probability variable region, the probability variable state controlled by When either the big win B or the big win C occurs and the game ball does not pass through the variable probability area, the game is controlled to the time saving state A (time saving state via the big win). On the other hand, in the time saving state C, there is no case where the time saving lost symbol is derived and displayed (see Y in step 113 IWS79), and in the time saving state C, when the fluctuation display is completed 800 times without the occurrence of a big hit. Controlled to normal state.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the time-saving state C, when the variation display is completed 800 times without the occurrence of a big hit, it is controlled to the normal state, but in the normal state, 800 more times without the occurrence of a big hit. is executed, it is not controlled to the time saving state C again based on this.

In addition, in this example, when a big hit occurs during the time saving state B and the game ball does not enter the probability variable area, the case is uniformly shifted to the time saving state A, but only such a control mode can't For example, comparing the number of times the current number of times of time saving and the number of times of time saving corresponding to the case where the game ball does not enter the probability variable area (in this example, 100 times), the remaining number of times of the number of times of the current time saving is greater For example, the present time saving state B may be continued as it is.

In addition, in this example, although it is possible to execute the variable display of the first special symbol during the time saving state and the probability changing state, it is a disadvantageous game for the player, so during the time saving state and the probability change state The state transition is explained without assuming that the variable display of 1 special symbol is executed.

[Chance time]
In this embodiment, when controlled to the time saving state A via the jackpot A or the time saving state B via the loss with time saving, the production mode is controlled to "chance time". FIG. 11-18(A) is a diagram showing an example of an effect on the image display device 5 when the effect mode is controlled to "chance time".

As shown in FIG. 11-18 (A1), the game state is controlled to a low probability / high base state (either time saving state A or time saving state B), and the value of the time saving number counter is 0 to 100 , a second background image 01TM320 representing a cloudy landscape including clouds is displayed as the background image of the decoration pattern corresponding to the production mode being "chance time". The characters "Chance Time" are displayed in the upper left part of the screen. In addition, at the lower left of the screen of the image display device 5, the remaining time-saving display is displayed in correspondence with the remaining number of fluctuations controlled to the low accuracy / high base state (in this example, the characters "XX remaining times", XX = 0 to 100) is displayed, and in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5, a right-handed informing image 01TM400 and characters of "Right-handed" are displayed.

At this time, the active display 01TM003 is displayed in the active display area 01TM013 corresponding to the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol, and the value of the second reserved memory number is 4. Four second pending displays 01TM002 are displayed in the second pending display area 01TM012. Further, in the present embodiment, during the time saving control is performed, the second active display guide 01TM023B indicating the display position of the active display is displayed in the active display area, and one is displayed in the second reserved display area 01TM012. Second reserved display guides 01TM022a to 01TM022d indicating display positions of second to fourth second reserved displays are respectively displayed. The second active display guide 01TM023B and the second reserved display guides 01TM022a to 01TM022d are displayed even when the variable display of special symbols is not executed, and are displayed even when the second reserved memory number is 0. there is

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (A2), after the 100th fluctuation display when the game state is controlled to the time saving state A or B is completed, to the low probability / low base state (normal state) When controlled, the first background image 01TM310 is displayed as the background image of the decorative pattern, and in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5, it corresponds to the number of fluctuations executed after being controlled to the low probability/low base state. The display of the number of fluctuations (in this example, characters of "game 0 times") is displayed. At this time, the character "chance time" on the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5, the remaining time saving display on the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, the characters "remaining XX times", XX = 0 to 100) , the right hitting notification image 01TM400 and the characters "right hitting" in the lower right portion of the screen of the image display device 5 are erased.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the first active display guide 01TM023A for displaying the active display is displayed in the active display area during the period in which the time saving control is not performed, while the first reserved display area 01TM011, The first reserved display guide indicating the display position of the first reserved display is not displayed. The first pending display guide indicating the display position of the first pending display may be displayed in the first pending display area 01TM011 without being limited to such a form.

In addition, when it is controlled to the low probability / low base state (normal state), if the value of the relief time reduction counter is 300 or less, the countdown effect described later is executed, and the screen right of the image display device 5 A special number display (in this example, the characters "Until play time", the characters "XXX more times", and a triangular object, XXX=1 to 300) are displayed at the bottom.

[play time]
In this embodiment, when it is controlled to the time saving state C via relief time saving, the production mode is controlled to "play time". FIG. 11-18(B) is a diagram showing an example of an effect on the image display device 5 when the effect mode is controlled to "play time".

As shown in FIG. 11-18 (B1), the game state is controlled to a low probability / high base state (time saving state C), and when the value of the time saving number counter is 0 to 800, the production mode is " A third background image 01TM330 representing a landscape of a typhoon including clouds, wind and rain is displayed as a decorative pattern background image corresponding to the fact that it is "play time", and is displayed on the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5. The characters "play time" are displayed in the part. In addition, in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5, the remaining time-saving display (in this example, "remaining XX times" characters, XX = 0 to 800) are displayed, and in the lower right portion of the screen of the image display device 5, a right-handed notification image 01TM400 and characters of "Right-handed" are displayed.

Display control for active display, pending display, and active display guide and pending display guide is the same as for [chance time].

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (B2), after the 800th fluctuation display when the gaming state is controlled to the time saving state C is completed, when controlled to the low probability / low base state, The first background image 01TM310 is displayed as the background image of the decorative pattern, and the number of fluctuations corresponding to the number of fluctuations executed after being controlled to the low probability/low base state is displayed in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5 (this example , characters of "game 0 times") are displayed. At this time, the character "play time" at the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5, the remaining time saving display at the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, the characters "remaining XX times", XX = 0 to 800) , the right hitting notification image 01TM400 and the characters "right hitting" in the lower right portion of the screen of the image display device 5 are erased.

[Battle ST]
In this embodiment, when controlled to the probability variable state via the big win B or the big win C, the production mode is controlled to "Battle ST". FIGS. 11-19 are diagrams showing examples of effects on the image display device 5 when the effect mode is controlled to "battle ST".

As shown in FIG. 11-19 (1), the game state is controlled to a high probability / high base state (probability variable state), and when the value of the time saving counter is 11 to 100, the production mode is "Battle ST", a fourth background image 01TM340 representing a volcanic landscape including the sky, mountains, and volcanic smoke is displayed as a background image of the decorative pattern, and the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. , the characters "Battle ST" are displayed. In addition, at the lower left of the screen of the image display device 5, the remaining time-saving display is displayed in correspondence with the remaining number of fluctuations controlled to the high accuracy / high base state (in this example, the characters "remaining XX times", XX = 11 ~ 100) is displayed, and in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5, a right-handed informing image 01TM400 and characters of "Right-handed" are displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (2), the game state is controlled to a high accuracy/high base state, and when the value of the time saving number counter is 0 to 10, the lower left of the screen of the image display device 5 In the part, the emphasized time-saving remaining display (in this example, the characters of “XX remaining times”, XX = 0-10) in a mode expanded from the time-saving remaining display when the value of the time-saving counter is 11 to 100. is displayed. Note that the emphasized time saving remaining display is not limited to the mode in which the time saving remaining display is enlarged, and the display color of the time saving remaining display may be changed or an effect display may be added to the time saving remaining display. Moreover, at the timing when the time saving remaining display is switched to the emphasized time saving remaining display, a dedicated sound effect may be reproduced and output from the speaker.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (3), when the game state is controlled to the high accuracy/high base state, when the 100th variable display is executed in which the display result is "loss" , the result image 01TM500 is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5. FIG. The result image 01TM500 includes the characters "Battle ST End" to notify that the battle ST has ended, the characters "BONUS x A times" indicating the number of big hits (A is the number of big hits), and the number of given game balls. "BBBB pt" indicating the total number (BBBB is the total number of game balls provided).

The number of big hits included in the result image 01TM500 is the number of consecutive big hits based on the variable display in the high probability state (so-called number of consecutive games), and the total number of given game balls is the number of consecutive games. It includes the number of prize balls given in the big hit of .

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-19 (4), after 100 times of fluctuation display when the game state is controlled to the high accuracy/high base state, it is controlled to the low accuracy/low base state. , the first background image 01TM310 is displayed as the background image of the decorative pattern, and the number of variations corresponding to the number of variations executed after being controlled to the low probability/low base state is displayed in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5 ( In this example, the characters "game 0 times") are displayed. At this time, the character "Battle ST" at the upper left of the screen of the image display device 5, the emphasized short time remaining display at the lower left of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, the character "remaining XX times", X = 0 to 10 ), the right-handed notification image 01TM400 and the characters "Right-handed" in the lower right portion of the screen of the image display device 5 are erased.

In addition, when the game state is controlled from the probability variable state to the normal state, it is possible to execute a left-handed notification effect for instructing a left-handed hit based on the completion of the time saving control. In the left-handed informing effect, a left-handed informing image and characters of "Left-handed" are displayed in the center of the screen of the image display device 5, and the voice of "Please hit left" is reproduced and output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

[Variation count display, special count display]
In this embodiment, when the game state is controlled to the low probability/low base state, the number of times of variation display executed after being controlled to the low probability/low base state is displayed in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5 Display of the number of fluctuations corresponding to (in this example, characters such as "game XXX times") and display of special number of times corresponding to the remaining number of fluctuation display until reaching the relief time reduction (in this example, characters of "up to play time" , “XXX more times” characters, and triangular objects, etc.) can be displayed. In this embodiment, the effect in which the special count display is displayed is called a countdown effect.

In the present embodiment, it is determined which of the fluctuation number display and the special number display is displayed according to the value of the relief time reduction number counter. Moreover, the display mode of a special number display can be changed according to the value of a relief time reduction counter. FIG. 11-20 is a diagram showing an example of an effect on the image display device 5 when the variable count display or the special count display is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11-20 (1), when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 301 to 800, the number of fluctuations is displayed in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, "game XXX times" characters, XXX=301 to 800) are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11-20 (2), when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 31 to 300, the countdown effect is executed, and the special number of times display ( In this example, the characters "until play time", white characters "XXX more times", and a white triangular object (XXX=31 to 300) are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11-20 (3), when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 1 to 30, the countdown effect is executed, and the special number of red mode is displayed in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5 ( In this example, the characters "Until play time", red characters "XXX more times", and a red triangular object (XXX=1 to 30) are displayed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the variable display when the value of the relief time reduction number counter becomes 0, the special number display is not displayed, but not limited to such a form, the value of the relief time reduction number counter is In the variable display when it becomes 0, a special number display may be displayed. For example, in the variable display in which the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 1, after the red mode special number display is displayed, when the variation display in which the relief time reduction number counter value is 0 is executed, the gold mode special A display of the number of times (in this example, characters such as "Until play time", gold characters of "0 times left", a gold triangular object, etc.) may be displayed.

[Example of production when reaching short relief time]
As described above, (i) when the short relief time is reached without going through the jackpot after the RAM clearing process is executed, the symbol confirmation period A is designated as 0.5 seconds in the short relief arrival fluctuation. When the command is sent and (ii) after the RAM clearing process is executed, the relief time reduction is reached after passing through the jackpot, the symbol confirmation B designation command with the symbol confirmation period of 15 seconds in the relief time reduction arrival fluctuation sent. In this embodiment, since the pattern determination period is different between the case of (i) and the case of (ii), the low probability / high base state ( The effect mode of the period (that is, the pattern fixing period) until the relief time saving game is started after being controlled in the time saving state C) is different.

Next, (i) an example of an effect in the case where the relief time is reached without going through the jackpot after the RAM clearing process is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-21 to 11-24. In this example, (i) when the relief time is reached without going through the jackpot after the RAM clearing process is executed, (iA) when the variation pattern is "non-reach loss B", (i -B) When the fluctuation pattern is "Normal Reach Loss B", (iC) When the fluctuation pattern is "Super Reach Loss A-2" will be described.

<Example of production in the case of (iA)>
FIG. 11-21 (A) shows the execution of each effect when the variation pattern is determined to be "non-reach loss B" when the relief time is reached without going through the jackpot after the RAM clearing process is executed. FIG. 11-22(A) is a time chart showing timing, and FIG. 11-22(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect image related to each of these effects.

First, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (1), when the game state is controlled to the normal state (low probability / low base state), the CPU 103 displays the first special symbol variation (relief time reduction number counter 11-21 (A)), the effect control CPU 120 that receives the symbol confirmation A designation command, the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the combination of decoration symbols ("146" in this example) is determined and stopped. In other words, the combination of decorative symbols whose display result is "mismatch" is confirmed and stopped.

At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays the active display 01TM003 in the first active display guide 01TM023A of the active display area 01TM013, and based on the fact that the number of first reserved memories is 1, the first reserved display area. A pending display 01TM001 is displayed on 01TM011. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first background image 01TM310 as the background image of the decoration pattern based on the fact that the game state is the normal state.

At this time, since the first reserved memory number is 1, the effect control CPU 120 displays the character "1" in the first reserved memory number display area 01TM041 of the image display device 5, and displays the second reserved memory number. is 0, the character "0" is displayed in the second reserved storage number display area 01TM042 of the image display device 5. FIG. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines and stops the combination of small symbols (“146” in this example) in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. FIG. In other words, the combination of small symbols that result in a display result of "mismatch" is determined and stopped.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (2), at the timing when the CPU 103 starts the variable display of the first special symbol (variable display when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0) (FIG. 11-21 ( At the timing of T2 shown in A), the effect control CPU 120 executes the shutter effect and causes the entire screen of the image display device 5 to display the shutter image 01TM250.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (3A), at the timing when the CPU 103 ends the variable display of the first special symbol (at the timing of T3 shown in FIG. 11-21 (A)), the symbol confirmation A designation command is issued. The received effect control CPU 120 determines and stops the final combination of small symbols (“234” in this example) in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. FIG. That is, the combination of small symbols that result in a display result of "loss" is determined and stopped.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (4A), at the timing when the design confirmation period (0.5 seconds) specified by the design confirmation A designation command has passed (timing T4 shown in FIG. 11-21 (A) ), when the game state is controlled to the time saving state C (low probability / high base state), the production control CPU 120 responds to the production mode becoming "play time", as a background image of the decorative pattern A third background image 01TM330 is displayed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays the characters "play time" in the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5, and displays the remaining time saving in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, "remaining XX times"). characters, XX=800) are displayed, and a right-handed informing image 01TM400 and the characters "Right-handed" are displayed in the lower right portion of the screen of the image display device 5 . At this time, the effect control CPU 120 causes the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 to display the combination of decoration symbols executed immediately before (“234” in this example). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 causes the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5 to display the combination of small symbols executed immediately before ("234" in this example).

At this time, since the variable display is not executed, the effect control CPU 120 does not display the active display in the active display area 01TM013. 01TM012 is not caused to display the second pending display. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second active display guide 01TM023B in the active display area 01TM013, and displays the second reserved display guides 01TM022a to 01TM022d in the second reserved display area 01TM012.

<Example of production in the case of (iB)>
FIG. 11-21(B) shows the execution timing of each effect when the variation pattern is determined to be "normal reach loss B" when the relief time is reached without going through the jackpot after the RAM clearing process is executed. 11-22(B) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect image related to each of these effects. Regarding the effect image in the case of (iB), the first half is the same as the case where the variation pattern is "non-reach out B", and is the same as the above-described FIGS. 11-22 (1) and (2), The description is omitted here, and FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 11-22 (3B), at the timing when the CPU 103 ends the variation display of the first special symbol (variation display when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1) (FIG. 11-21 (B) ), the effect control CPU 120, which has received the symbol confirmation A designation command, displays the final combination of small symbols (in this example, "212") is fixed and stopped. That is, the combination of small symbols that result in a display result of "loss" is determined and stopped.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-22 (4B), at the timing when the design confirmation period (0.5 seconds) specified by the design confirmation A designation command has passed (timing T4 shown in FIG. 11-21 (B) ), when the game state is controlled to the time saving state C (low probability / high base state), the production control CPU 120 responds to the production mode becoming "play time", as a background image of the decorative pattern A third background image 01TM330 is displayed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays the characters "play time" in the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5, and displays the remaining time saving in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, "remaining XX times"). characters, XX=800) are displayed, and a right-handed informing image 01TM400 and the characters "Right-handed" are displayed in the lower right portion of the screen of the image display device 5 . At this time, the effect control CPU 120 causes the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5 to display the decoration symbol combination executed immediately before ("212" in this example). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 causes the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5 to display the combination of small symbols executed immediately before ("212" in this example).

At this time, since the variable display is not executed, the effect control CPU 120 does not display the active display in the active display area 01TM013. 01TM012 is not caused to display the second pending display. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second active display guide 01TM023B in the active display area 01TM013, and displays the second reserved display guides 01TM022a to 01TM022d in the second reserved display area 01TM012.

<Example of production in the case of (iC)>
FIG. 11-23 shows the execution timing of each effect when the variation pattern is determined to be "super reach loss A-2" when the relief time is reached without going through the big hit after the RAM clearing process is executed. 11-24 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of effect images related to each of these effects.

First, as shown in FIG. 11-24 (1), when the game state is controlled to the normal state (low accuracy / low base state), the CUP 103 displays the first special symbol fluctuation display (relief time reduction number counter Variable display when the value is 0) is executed, and at the timing (timing of T1 shown in FIGS. 11-23) to establish the reach state in the variable pattern, the effect control CPU 120 A ready-to-win state is set by stopping and displaying the decoration pattern of "7" in the pattern display area 5L and the pattern display area 5R, and characters of "ready-to-win!" At this time, in the small pattern display areas 5l, 5c, 5r, the variable display of the small patterns is executed. That is, in the small pattern display area 5l corresponding to the pattern display area 5L in which the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, and the small pattern display area 5r corresponding to the pattern display area 5R in which the decoration pattern is stopped, the small patterns are also stopped. The variable display is continued without displaying.

At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays the active display 01TM003 in the first active display guide 01TM023A of the active display area 01TM013. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first background image 01TM310 as the background image of the decoration pattern based on the fact that the game state is the normal state.

At this time, since the first reserved memory number is 0, the effect control CPU 120 displays the character "0" in the first reserved memory number display area 01TM041 of the image display device 5, and displays the second reserved memory number. is 0, the character "0" is displayed in the second reserved storage number display area 01TM042 of the image display device 5. FIG.

Next, the production configuration in FIGS. 11-24 (2) to 11-24 (4) is the production configuration in the variation pattern of “super reach out A-1” shown in FIGS. 11-8 (1) to (3) , so the description is omitted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-24 (5), at the timing when the defeat effect should end (at the timing of T5 shown in FIG. 11-23), the effect control CPU 120 executes the shutter effect, and the image display device 5, the shutter image 01TM250 is displayed on the entire screen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-24 (6), at the timing when the CPU 103 ends the variable display of the first special symbol (at the timing of T6 shown in FIG. 11-23 (A)), the symbol confirmation A designation command is issued. The received effect control CPU 120 determines and stops the final combination of small symbols ("767" in this example) in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. That is, the combination of small symbols that result in a display result of "loss" is determined and stopped.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-24 (7), at the timing when the design confirmation period (0.5 seconds) designated by the design confirmation A designation command has passed (at the timing of T7 shown in FIG. 11-23), When the game state is controlled to the time saving state C (low probability/high base state), the effect control CPU 120 ends the shutter effect, ends the display of the shutter image 01TM250, and changes the effect mode to "play time". Accordingly, the third background image 01TM330 is displayed as the background image of the decorative design. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays the characters "play time" in the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5, and displays the remaining time saving in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, "remaining XX times"). characters, XX=800) are displayed, and a right-handed informing image 01TM400 and the characters "Right-handed" are displayed in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5 . At this time, the effect control CPU 120 causes the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 to display the previously executed combination of decoration symbols (“767” in this example). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 causes the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5 to display the combination of small symbols executed immediately before (“767” in this example).

At this time, since the variable display is not executed, the effect control CPU 120 does not display the active display in the active display area 01TM013. 01TM012 is not caused to display the second pending display. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second active display guide 01TM023B in the active display area 01TM013, and displays the second reserved display guides 01TM022a to 01TM022d in the second reserved display area 01TM012.

In addition, in the example of FIGS. 11-21 to 11-24, at the timing when the design determination period (0.5 seconds) specified by the design determination A designation command passes and the game state is controlled to the time saving state C, Although an example in which the production mode is set to "play time" and the third background image 01TM330 is displayed is shown, the pattern confirmation period (0.5 seconds) specified by the symbol confirmation A specification command is not limited to such a form. At a timing different from the timing at which the game state is controlled to the time-saving state C after the elapse of, the effect mode may be set to "play time" and the third background image 01TM330 may be displayed. For example, after the gaming state is controlled to the time saving state C, (i) the timing of receiving the customer waiting demo display designation command specifying that it is in the customer waiting state, and (ii) after being controlled to the time saving state C At the timing when the first variable display is started, the effect mode may be set to "play time" and the third background image 01TM330 may be displayed. For example, the customer waiting demonstration display designation command is not controlled to the jackpot game state, and the number of pending memories is 0 and the special symbol variable display is not executed for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). ) is transmitted from the CPU 103 to the effect control CPU 120 when the time elapses.

Next, (ii) an effect example in the case of reaching the relief time reduction after passing through the jackpot after the RAM clearing process is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-25 and 11-26. In this example, (ii) when the relief time is reached after passing through the jackpot after the RAM clearing process is executed, (ii-A) When the variation pattern is "non-reach loss B" will be described. .

<Example of production in case of (ii-A)>
FIG. 11-25 shows the execution timing of each effect when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be "non-reach loss B" when the relief time is reached after the RAM clearing process is executed via the jackpot. FIG. 11-26 is a time chart, and FIGS. 11-26 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of effect images related to each of these effects.

First, the effect configuration in FIGS. 11-26 (1) and (2) is shown in FIGS. 11-22 (1) and (2). Since it is the same as the production configuration in the fluctuation pattern of reach loss B", the explanation is omitted.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-26 (3), at the timing when the CPU 103 terminates the variable display of the first special symbol (at the timing of T3 shown in FIG. 11-25), the effect of receiving the symbol confirmation B designation command The control CPU 120 determines and stops the final combination of small symbols (“234” in this example) in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5. FIG. That is, the combination of small symbols that result in a display result of "loss" is determined and stopped.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-26 (4), at the timing when 0.5 seconds have elapsed (15 seconds) in the design confirmation period (15 seconds) specified by the design confirmation B designation command (T4 shown in FIG. 11-25 At the timing), the effect control CPU 120 ends the shutter effect, erases the shutter image 01TM250 from the entire screen of the image display device 5, executes the time saving rush effect, and displays the time saving rush image on the entire screen of the image display device 5. 01TM600 (in this example, an image including characters of "entering play time") is displayed. In the time-saving performance, the player is notified that the game state is controlled to the time-saving state C (low probability/high base state) by displaying a time-saving rush image 01TM600 including characters of "play time rush". .

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-26 (5), at the timing (at the timing of T5 shown in FIG. 11-25) when the design confirmation period (15 seconds) designated by the design confirmation B designation command has passed, the game state is controlled to the time-saving state C (low-probability/high-base state), the production control CPU 120, in response to the production mode becoming "play time", sets the third background image 01TM330 as the background image of the decoration pattern. display. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 displays the characters "play time" in the upper left part of the screen of the image display device 5, and displays the remaining time saving in the lower left part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, "remaining XX times"). characters, XX=800) are displayed, and a right-handed informing image 01TM400 and the characters "Right-handed" are displayed in the lower right portion of the screen of the image display device 5 . At this time, the effect control CPU 120 causes the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 to display the combination of decoration symbols executed immediately before (“234” in this example). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 causes the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5r of the image display device 5 to display the combination of small symbols executed immediately before ("234" in this example).

At this time, since the variable display is not executed, the effect control CPU 120 does not display the active display in the active display area 01TM013. 01TM012 is not caused to display the second pending display. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second active display guide 01TM023B in the active display area 01TM013, and displays the second reserved display guides 01TM022a to 01TM022d in the second reserved display area 01TM012.

It should be noted that, in the examples of FIGS. 11-25 and 11-26, at the timing when the design confirmation period (15 seconds) specified by the design confirmation B designation command passes and the game state is controlled to the time saving state C, the production mode is "play time" and the third background image 01TM330 is displayed. At a timing different from the timing when the game state is controlled to the time saving state C, the effect mode may be set to "play time" and the third background image 01TM330 may be displayed. For example, after the game state is controlled to the time saving state C, (i) the timing when the customer waiting demo display designation command is received, or (ii) the first fluctuation display after being controlled to the time saving state C is started At some timing, the effect mode may be set to "play time" and the third background image 01TM330 may be displayed. Also, the timing at which 0.5 seconds have elapsed (in this example, the design determination period specified by the design determination A designation command) has elapsed in the design determination period (15 seconds) specified by the design determination B designation command. At (in this example, the timing of T4), the production mode is set to "play time" without executing the time-saving rush production (FIG. 11-26 (4)), and the third background image 01TM330 is displayed. good too.

In the above embodiment, when reaching the relief time reduction without jackpot after clearing the RAM, at the timing when the design confirmation period (0.5 seconds) specified by the design confirmation A designation command has passed, the shutter effect is completed. , shows an example of ending the display of the shutter image 01TM250 and displaying the background image of the idle time. Here, if the effect control CPU 120 cannot normally receive the symbol confirmation A designation command, for example, if the symbol confirmation A designation command transmitted from the CPU 103 is missed, or due to the symbol confirmation A designation command being garbled. , If the received command could not be recognized as the design confirmation A designation command, then (i) the timing at which the customer waiting demonstration display designation command was received, and (ii) 1 after being controlled to the time saving state C At the timing of receiving a command corresponding to the start of the second variable display (for example, a variable display start command (first variable display start command, second variable display start command), variation pattern designation command, etc.), shutter It is also possible to terminate the presentation, terminate the display of the shutter image 01TM250, and display the background image of the idle time. It should be noted that at the timing of receiving another command (for example, game state designation command, pattern determination designation command, etc.) corresponding to the first fluctuation display after being controlled to the time saving state C, the shutter effect is ended and the shutter The display of the image 01TM250 may be ended and the background image of the idle time may be displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when reaching the relief time reduction via the jackpot after clearing the RAM, at the timing when 0.5 seconds have passed out of the design confirmation period (15 seconds) specified by the design confirmation B specification command, This shows an example of ending the shutter effect, ending the display of the shutter image 01TM250, and executing the rush effect. Here, if the effect control CPU 120 could not normally receive the symbol confirmation B designation command, for example, if the symbol confirmation B designation command transmitted from the CPU 103 was missed, or if the symbol confirmation B designation command was garbled. , If the received command could not be recognized as the design confirmation B designation command, then (i) the timing of receiving the customer waiting demonstration display designation command, and (ii) 1 after being controlled to the time saving state C At the timing of receiving a command corresponding to the start of the second variable display (for example, a variable display start command (first variable display start command, second variable display start command), variation pattern designation command, etc.), shutter At the same time as ending the production and ending the display of the shutter image 01TM250, the time saving rush production may be executed. It should be noted that at the timing of receiving another command (for example, game state designation command, pattern determination designation command, etc.) corresponding to the first fluctuation display after being controlled to the time saving state C, the shutter effect is ended and the shutter You may make it complete|finish the display of image 01TM250, and to perform time saving rush production.

[Customer waiting screen example]
In this embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 receives a customer waiting demonstration display designation command designating the customer waiting state, the image display device 5 executes a customer waiting demonstration effect in which the demo image 01TM700 is displayed. FIG. 11-27(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a customer waiting state screen.

As shown in FIG. 11-27(A), this demo image 01TM700 includes a friend character 01TM100A, the words "demonstration video", and an announcement image 01TM700a (in this example, a triangular object with "play time installed"). An image in which characters are displayed) and are included. Also, if the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 1 to 300, the demo image 01TM700 includes the various images described above (friend characters, "demonstration video" characters, etc.), as well as a special number display (this example In , a special number display in white mode) is further included.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player during the customer waiting state that the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is small (in this example, the value of the relief time reduction counter is 300 or less). , can promote uptime.

[Modified example of customer waiting screen]
In the example of FIG. 11-27 (A), when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 1 to 300, the demo image 01TM700 shows an example in which the special number display is included, but not limited to such a form, Regardless of the value of the relief time-saving counter, the demo image 01TM700 may not include the special number display when the relief time-saving counter value is 301 or more or 300 or less. .

For example, as shown in FIG. 11-27 (B1), when the customer waiting demonstration effect is executed, the image display device 5 displays a demonstration image 01TM700. At this time, the demo image 01TM700 includes the teammate character 01TM100A, the characters "demonstration video", and the notification image 01TM700a (in this example, an image in which the characters "equipped with playtime" are displayed on a triangular object). However, regardless of the value of the relief time reduction counter, the special number display is not included.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11-27 (B2), at the timing when a new starting prize occurs and the variable display of the first special symbol starts, the customer waiting demonstration effect ends, and the screen right of the image display device 5 A special number display is displayed at the bottom.

According to such a configuration, by not informing the player of the number of remaining fluctuations until the reduction of the relief time is reached during the customer waiting state, it is possible to prevent the selection of only gaming machines with a small number of remaining fluctuations until the reduction of the relief time. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of excessive bias in the operation of the game machine.

Regardless of whether or not RAM clear processing is executed when the power is turned on, the display of the number of fluctuations and the display of the special number of times may be hidden until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) after the power is turned on.

For example, when the RAM clearing process is not executed when the power is turned on, when the value of the relief time reduction counter when the power is turned on is 301 or more and when it is 300 or less, a predetermined number of fluctuation display By hiding the display of the variable number of times and the display of the special number of times until is executed, it is possible to suppress the player's play for the purpose of only saving time. Further, when the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on, the predetermined number of fluctuation display is displayed both when the value of the counter for the number of times of saving time at power failure is 301 or more and when it is 300 or less. By hiding the display of the variable number of times and the display of the special number of times until they are executed, it is possible to prevent the player from avoiding the game.

According to such a configuration, when the RAM clearing process is not executed when the power is turned on when the store is opened, the player who wants to save time can refer to the final fluctuation display count at the time of power failure on the previous day. By doing so, it is possible to suppress playing a game by selecting a gaming machine with a small number of remaining variable display counts until the relief time reduction is reached. In addition, when the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on when the store is opened, a player aiming to save time can save time by referring to the final fluctuation display count at the time of power failure on the previous day. It is also possible to suppress avoidance of playing a game on a gaming machine with a large number of remaining variable display counts until reaching .

It should be noted that, not limited to the above-described form, if the value of the relief time reduction counter reaches a specific value, even when the predetermined number of variable displays have not been performed after the power is turned on, the variable number display and special The display of the number of times may be displayed.

For example, when the RAM clearing process is not performed when the power is turned on, the value of the relief time reduction counter when the power is turned on is a specific value (for example, 20 or less) less than the value corresponding to the predetermined number (for example, 50) Alternatively, the display of the special number of times may be displayed during the customer waiting state after the power is turned on or when the variable display of the special symbols is being executed. In addition, when the RAM clearing process is not performed when the power is turned on, although the value of the time saving counter at the time of power on is not a specific value, the number of times of saving time due to the fluctuation display executed after the power is turned on When the value of the counter becomes a specific value (for example, 20 or less), even if the value of the relief time reduction counter does not correspond to the predetermined number of times, the special number of times display is displayed. good.

[Modified example of variation pattern with super reach when reaching short relief time]
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11-24, when the relief time is reached without going through the jackpot after the RAM clearing process is executed, the variation pattern accompanied by super reach ("super reach loss A -2”), the shutter effect is executed after the execution of the defeat effect, and after the shutter effect is finished, the example is shown in which it is possible to reduce the relief time. It may be controlled to reduce the relief time after the end of the shutter effect. For example, FIGS. 11-28 are explanatory diagrams showing examples of effects in such a case.

First, the production configuration in FIGS. 11-28 (1) to (3) is the same as the production configuration in the variation pattern of “super reach out A-1” shown in FIGS. 11-8 (3) to (5) Therefore, the description is omitted. Next, the production configuration in FIGS. 11-28 (4) to (6) reaches the relief time reduction without going through the jackpot after the RAM clear processing shown in FIGS. 11-24 (5) to (7) is executed. Since it is the same as the production configuration in the variation pattern of "super reach miss A-2" in the case of , the explanation is omitted.

[Relief time saving suggestion production]
In the above embodiment, when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1 to 300, by displaying the special number of times display on the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5, the number of remaining fluctuations until the relief time reduction is reached is reduced. Although it was a production configuration that suggests that it is not limited to this form, it is a production that is different from the special number display, suggesting that the number of remaining fluctuations until the reduction of the relief time is reduced. You may perform a time saving suggestion production.

11-29 (1) and (2) are the same as those for the variable count display and special count display (white mode) shown in FIGS. 11-20 (1) and (2). Therefore, the description is omitted. 11-29 (3) and (4), the production configuration other than the relief time-saving suggestion production is the same as the production configuration for the special number display (red mode) shown in FIG. 11-20 (3), Description is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 11-29 (3), when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 11 to 30, when the first step in the relief time reduction suggestion production is executed, the first suggestion image (in this example, A first suggestive image 01TM800a) related to the shutter image 01TM250 at the time of relief time reduction covering the upper quarter area of the background image is displayed superimposed on the first background image 01TM310. The first suggestive image is an image that has a higher display priority than the background image (the display layer is higher and appears to be displayed in the foreground). Therefore, the visibility of the background image of the portion where the first suggestive image is superimposed appears to be lowered from the player's perspective. That is, the background image at this time is displayed as the first background image 01TM310 including the first suggestive image 01TM800a.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-29 (4), when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 1 to 10, when the second step in the relief time reduction suggestion production is executed, the second suggestion image (this example Then, the second suggestive image 01TM800b) related to the shutter image 01TM250 at the time of relief time reduction covering the upper 1/2 area of the background image is displayed superimposed on the first background image 01TM310. The second suggestive image is an image that has a higher display priority than the background image (the display layer is higher and appears to be displayed in the foreground). Therefore, the visibility of the background image of the portion where the second suggestive image is superimposed appears to be lowered from the player's perspective. That is, the background image at this time is displayed as the first background image 01TM310 including the second suggestive image 01TM800b.

In the present embodiment, the background image including the suggestive image (first suggestive image, second suggestive image) by the relief time-saving suggestive effect is displayed as a background image on the image display device 5 even when the special symbol variable display is not performed. be done. In this way, by varying the display mode of the interface image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 according to the value of the relief time-saving number counter regardless of whether or not the variable display of the special symbol is executed, the relief time-saving It is possible to suggest that the number of remaining fluctuations until the arrival is reduced, and to improve interest.

In this example, as an image that changes the interface image, an example of displaying a suggestive image (first suggestive image, second suggestive image) related to the shutter image at the time of relief time reduction arrival superimposed on the background image was shown. You may superimpose-display the image unrelated to the shutter image at the time of relief time saving arrival|attainment not only in such a form but a background image. For example, an effect image with a different display area and display color may be superimposed according to the value of the relief time-saving counter, and when the value of the relief time-saving counter is 21 or more, the display area of the effect image is the first. area (for example, 25% of the screen) and the display color is blue, but when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 20 or less, the display area of the effect image is a second area wider than the first area (for example, the screen 50%) and the display color may be red.

(Means 01-1)
As shown in FIG. 11-14, by executing the process of step 113 IWS71, regardless of whether the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the uniform , the value of the relief time reduction counter is updated. Further, when it is determined as NO in step S01TM69A, the process of step 113IWS71 is executed, and the value of the relief time reduction number counter is updated only when the gaming state is the non-probability variable state.

As shown in FIG. 11-17, it can be controlled to the time-saving state A (low probability / high base state) after being controlled to the jackpot A, and after being controlled to either the jackpot B or the jackpot C, the variable state ( high accuracy/high base state).

In addition, when it is controlled to the jackpot A, 100 times of fluctuation display is performed in the time saving state A, so the relief time saving is reached after the time saving state A is completed (the value of the relief time saving number counter becomes "0" ), while the number of fluctuations until 700 times remains, if it is controlled to either the jackpot B or the jackpot C, 100 times of fluctuation display is performed in the probability change state, so after the end of the probability change state, the relief time is shortened. (The value of the relief time reduction number counter becomes "0") The number of fluctuations remains 800 times.

In addition, when the time saving state C (low accuracy/high base state) is controlled based on the value of the relief time saving number counter becoming "0", 800 fluctuation displays are executed without going through the big hit. Then, it is controlled to the normal state, and if it is controlled to the time-saving state A (low probability / high base state) after being controlled to the jackpot A, 100 times of fluctuation display is executed without going through the jackpot. Controlled to normal state.

According to such a configuration, even if the variable display is executed 100 times without being controlled to the big win in the time saving state A after being controlled to the big win A, and is controlled to the normal state, The number of remaining fluctuations until reaching the relief time reduction is 700 times, which is less than the normal remaining number of fluctuations until reaching the relief time reduction (800 times), so that the player's feeling of regret can be reduced and the interest is reduced. can be suppressed. In addition, while the number of fluctuations in the high base state when controlled to the time saving state C based on reaching the relief time saving is 800 times, it was controlled to the time saving state A after being controlled to the jackpot A. Since the number of fluctuations in the high base state is 100 times in the case, the time saving state C has a higher advantage than the time saving state A. Therefore, even when the control of the time saving state A ends, the period until the control to the time saving state C with a higher degree of advantage is shortened, so that the degree of relief can be increased.

(Means 01-2)
As shown in FIGS. 11-2 (B1) and (B2), the substantial probability variation ratio of the jackpot corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol is 50%, while the variation display of the second special symbol The corresponding real probability variation rate of the jackpot is 100%. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-2(C), while the number of rounds of the big hit corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is 6 rounds, the number of rounds of the big hit corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is 6 rounds. The number is 6 rounds or 10 rounds. Therefore, the second special symbol has a higher probability variation rate than the first special symbol, and the number of big hit rounds is also large.

Since the time saving state A via the jackpot A and the time saving state C via the relief time saving are game states in which the variable display of the second special symbol is more likely to be executed than in the normal state, the degree of advantage for the player is high. In addition, since the time saving state C through the relief time saving state C has a larger number of fluctuations than the time saving state A through the big win A, the advantage for the player can be further increased and the big win can be generated in the non-variable state. Remedies can be secured against the practice of volatility presentation for an extended period of time.

(Means 01-3)
As shown in Figures 11-5 to 11-7, when the display result is "off", if it is controlled to the time saving state C, the probability of 990/997 (about 99%) While the fluctuation pattern (variation display period is 1500ms) is determined to be "ultra-ultra-shortened fluctuation outage", if it is controlled to the time-saving state A, there is a probability of 0/997 (0% rate) of "ultra-ultra Shortening variation is determined to be a variation pattern of "loss", and if it is controlled to a probability variable state, it is determined to be a variation pattern of "ultra-ultra-shortening variation is out" with a probability of 0/997 (rate of 0%). Therefore, when it is controlled to the time saving state C, the fluctuation display period of the fluctuation pattern is longer than a predetermined period (for example, 2000 ms) than when it is controlled to either the time saving state A or the variable probability state. High percentage of short. According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the number of fluctuations per unit time (lottery opportunity for whether or not a big hit will be made) during the period controlled in the time-saving state C, thereby increasing the degree of relief.

(Means 01-4)
As shown in FIGS. 11-5 to 11-7, when the display result is "missing", the probability of (997-991+1) / 997 = 7 / 997 when it is controlled to the time saving state C While it is determined to be either a variation pattern with normal reach or a variation pattern with super reach (at a rate of about 1%) (variation pattern of "normal reach out"), it is controlled to the time saving state A In the case (997-901 + 1) / 997 = 97 / 997 probability (ratio of about 10%) either a variation pattern with normal reach or a variation pattern with super reach (variation pattern of "normal reach out" , “super reach out” variation pattern), and if it is controlled to a probability variable state, (997-901 + 1) / 997 = 97 / 997 probability (about 10%) variation pattern with normal reach Alternatively, it is determined to be one of the variation patterns with super reach (“normal reach failure” variation pattern, “super reach failure” variation pattern). Therefore, when it is controlled in the time saving state C, it is either a variation pattern with normal reach or a variation pattern with super reach than when it is controlled in either the time saving state A or the probability variable state. The rate determined by the fluctuation pattern of According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the number of fluctuations per unit time (lottery opportunity for whether or not a big hit will be made) during the period controlled in the time-saving state C, thereby increasing the degree of relief.

(Means 01-5)
As shown in FIG. 11-12, in the game control main process, when the RAM clear process is executed, the initial value of 800 is set to the value of the relief time reduction number counter (step S01TM0015). Also, as shown in FIGS. 11-15, in the special symbol stop processing, when the jackpot flag is set (YES in step 113 IWS133), the initial value 800 is set to the value of the relief time reduction number counter. (Step 113 IWS 135). Therefore, at the timing of the relief time reduction, although it is controlled to the time reduction state C, the relief time reduction number counter is not set, and after that, even if the 800 times fluctuation display is finished and it is controlled to the normal state, the relief time reduction number counter is restarted. Not set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-13 and 11-14, if the value of the relief time saving number counter is 0 (YES in step 113IWS70), the process of step 113IWS75 is skipped, so time saving state C is not controlled by Therefore, when the variable display is executed 800 times without executing the variable display in which the display result is "big hit" in the time saving state C, when the time saving state C ends and is controlled to the normal state, usually Even if the variable display is performed 800 times without the variable display in which the display result is a "jackpot" in the state, the value of the relief time-saving number counter remains 0, so it is controlled to the time-saving state C. never That is, the time saving state C does not loop. According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a sound game property that does not excessively increase the gambling property while trying to save the player.

(Means 01-6)
As shown in FIG. 11-20 (2), when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 31 to 300, the countdown effect is executed, and the special number of times in white mode is displayed in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5. (In this example, the characters "Until play time", white characters "XXX more times", and a white triangular object, XXX=31 to 300) are displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-20 (3), when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 1 to 30, a countdown effect is executed, and a red mode special The number of times is displayed (in this example, the characters "Until play time", the red characters "XXX more times", and the red triangular object, XXX=1 to 30) are displayed. According to such a configuration, the number of fluctuations in the normal state until reaching the relief time reduction is different according to the game state before being controlled to the normal state. It is possible to make the player recognize the number of remaining fluctuations until reaching the time saving, increase motivation to continue the game, and improve the operation of the game machine.

(Means 01-7)
As shown in FIG. 11-15, when the jackpot flag is set regardless of the jackpot type (YES in step 113IWS133), 800 is set in the relief time reduction number counter (step 113IWS135). Therefore, the number of times of variation until reaching a relief time reduction is 800 in common between the case of a big win triggered by the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of a big win triggered by the variable display of the second special symbol. According to such a configuration, the big win type corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the big win type corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol exhibit different game characteristics, thereby improving interest, The value of the relief time reduction number counter set based on the big hit corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the value of the relief time reduction number counter set based on the big hit corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol By having 800 times in common, it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in the gambling nature.

(Means 01-8)
As shown in FIG. 11-3, when the set value is set to "6", the percentage of big hits is higher than when the set value is set to "1". The rate of being controlled to either the time saving state A or the variable probability state later is high. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-4 (B), when the setting value is set to "1", the relief time reduction arrival rate is higher than when the setting value is set to "6". . Also, as shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), in the time saving state A after the big hit A, it is controlled to the time saving state of 100 times, and in the time saving state C via the relief time saving arrival, it is controlled to the time saving state of 800 times. be done. According to such a configuration, even when the set value is set to "1", which is disadvantageous to the player because the ratio of control to a big hit is lower than the set value "6", the fluctuation is greater than that in the time saving state A. Since the ratio of control to the time-saving state C, which is advantageous in terms of the number of times, is high, the player can be rescued more effectively.

(Means 01-9)
As shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), the number of fluctuations in the time saving state A via the jackpot (time saving number) is 100 times in common regardless of which setting value is set, and the relief time saving The number of fluctuations of the time saving state C via is 800 times in common regardless of which set value is set. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in the gambling nature due to the setting change, and to realize a sound gaming nature.

(Means 01-10)
As shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), when controlling to the time saving state C via the relief time reduction based on the variable display of the first special symbol, and the relief time reduction based on the variable display of the second special symbol In the case of controlling to the time saving state C to go through, it is possible to control to the time saving state of 800 times in any case. According to such a configuration, interest is enhanced by exhibiting different game characteristics between the ratio of the big win based on the variable display of the first special symbols and the ratio of the big win based on the variable display of the second special symbols. While improving, the number of fluctuations of the time saving state C controlled based on the variable display of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the time saving state C controlled based on the variable display of the second special symbol are common 800 times As a result, it is possible to suppress an excessive increase in the gambling property based on the variable display of the second special symbol.

(Means 02-1)
As shown in FIG. 11-22, it is possible to display the first background image 01TM310 as the background image when being controlled to the normal state, and the third background image as the background image when being controlled to the time saving state C 01TM330 can be displayed. Also, as shown in FIGS. 11-8 to 11-10, after the ready-to-win state is established, a battle effect image in which friendly characters and enemy characters battle is used as a super-ready-to-win effect to win a big win. It is possible to execute a battle effect that notifies whether or not the player is on the battlefield.

As shown in FIG. 11-8, in the fluctuation display before reaching the relief time reduction, the fluctuation pattern is "super reach out A-1", and when the battle production is executed, the defeat production in the battle production is executed. After that, an eye-catching image 01TM200 different from the battle effect image is displayed to lower the visibility of the battle effect image, and then the first background image 01TM310 as a background image is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11-22, in the fluctuation display at the time of relief time reduction, when the fluctuation pattern is either "non-reach out B" or "normal reach out B", at the timing of starting the fluctuation display, By displaying the shutter image 01TM250 different from the battle effect image, the visibility of the first background image 01TM310 as the background image is reduced, and then the third background image 01TM330 as the background image is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11-24, in the fluctuation display at the time of relief time reduction, the fluctuation pattern is "super reach out A-2", and when the battle production is executed, the defeat production in the battle production is executed. After that, a shutter image 01TM250 different from the battle effect image is displayed to lower the visibility of the battle effect image, and then a third background image 01TM330 as a background image is displayed.

According to such a configuration, when it is controlled to the time saving state C based on reaching a relief time saving state different from the time saving state A via the big hit or the time saving state B via the time saving loss, (i) super In the case of the variation pattern without reach, the shutter image 01TM250 is displayed immediately after the start of the variation display, and after the variation display ends, the third background image 01TM330 corresponding to the time saving state C is displayed as the background image. (ii) In the case of a variation pattern with super reach, the shutter image 01TM250 is displayed from the middle of the variation display, and after the variation display is completed, the third background image corresponding to the time saving state C Since 01TM330 is displayed as the background image, it is possible to eliminate the complexity of the presentation when the time saving state C is controlled.

(Means 02-2)
As shown in the above (means 01-5), the time saving state C does not loop. According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a sound game property that does not excessively increase the gambling property while trying to save the player.

(Means 02-3)
As shown in FIGS. 11-18 (B1) and (B2), after 800 times of fluctuation display when the game state is controlled to the time saving state C (low probability / high base state), the normal state (low probability / low base state), even if the value of the relief time reduction counter is 0, the number of fluctuations is displayed at the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5 without displaying the special number of times (this In the example, the characters "game 0 times") are displayed. Temporarily, in this embodiment where the time saving state C does not loop, even after being controlled from the time saving state C to the normal state, the special number of times is displayed based on the fact that the value of the relief time saving counter is 0 ("Until play time" characters, characters such as "0 more times") are displayed, the player misunderstands that the relief time reduction has been reached, so in this embodiment, by not displaying the special number display, the game is played. This is to prevent misidentification of the person.

(Means 02-4)
As shown in FIG. 11-20, when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 31 to 300, the special number of times in white mode is displayed in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, "until play time ” characters, white characters of “more XXX times”, and white triangular objects, XXX = 31 to 300) are displayed, and if the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1 to 30, image display In the lower right part of the screen of the device 5, a special number of times display in red mode (in this example, the characters "Until play time", the red characters "XXX more times", and the red triangular object, XXX=1 to 30) are displayed. It is According to such a configuration, by changing the display mode of the special number display, it becomes possible to clearly recognize that the number of remaining fluctuations until reaching the relief time reduction is small, and it is possible to promote operation.

(Means 02-5)
As shown in FIG. 11-20, when the value of the relief time reduction number counter is 301 to 800, the number of fluctuations is displayed in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, the characters "game XXX times" , XXX = 301 to 800) is displayed, and when the value of the relief time reduction counter is 31 to 300, the special number of times in white mode is displayed in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, ""until play time" characters, "more XXX times" white characters, and white triangular objects, XXX = 31 to 300) are displayed, and if the value of the relief time reduction counter is 1 to 30 , the special number of times display in red mode on the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5 (in this example, the characters "Until play time", the red characters "XXX more times", and the red triangular object, XXX=1 to 30 ) is displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to switch between the variable number display and the special number display according to the value of the relief time reduction number counter, so it is possible to perform appropriate display control according to the player's interest. .

(Means 02-6)
As shown in FIGS. 11-19, the result image 01TM500 is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 when the variable probability state ends. The result image 01TM500 includes characters "BBBB pt" (BBBB is the total number of game balls awarded) indicating the total number of awarded game balls. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-18(B), when the time-saving state C ends, the result image is not displayed and the normal state is controlled. According to such a configuration, when the time saving state C ends, it is possible to prevent the regrettable feeling of being controlled from the high base state to the low base state without winning the jackpot in the time saving state C from being emphasized. , the decline in interest can be suppressed.

(Means 02-7)
As shown in FIG. 11-19, the game state is controlled to a variable probability state, and when the value of the time saving number counter is 0 to 10, the time saving number counter value is 11 to 100 The highlighted time-saving remaining display (in this example, characters of “XX remaining times”, XX=0 to 10) is displayed in an enlarged manner than the remaining display. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11-18 (B), the game state is controlled to the time saving state C, and when the value of the time saving number counter is 0 to 10, the value of the time saving number counter is 11 The remaining time-saving display in the same manner as in the case of ~100 (in this example, characters of "XX remaining times", XX = 0 to 10) are displayed. According to such a configuration, when the time saving state C ends, it is possible to prevent the regrettable feeling of being controlled from the high base state to the low base state without winning the jackpot in the time saving state C from being emphasized. , the decline in interest can be suppressed.

(Means 02-8)
Regarding the example of FIG. 11-28, in the variable display in which the display result reaching the relief time reduction is “miss”, after the defeat effect in the battle effect is executed (see FIG. 11-28 (1)), the eye-catching image is displayed (see FIG. 11-28 (2)), and then the first background image 01TM310 (and the ornamental pattern “767” that has stopped swinging) is displayed (Fig. 11-28 (3) without displaying) and without executing the shutter effect (without displaying FIGS. 11-28 (4) and (5)), the third background image 01TM330 corresponding to the time saving state C (and fixed stop (Fig. 11-28 (6)). According to such a configuration, as a state in which the visibility of the battle effect image is reduced by the eye-catching image, the third background image 01TM330 corresponding to the time saving state C is displayed after the variable display is completed. , It is possible to eliminate the complexity of the performance when controlled to the time saving state C, and to give the performance an unexpectedness.

[Example of pachinko machine that executes variable fall judgment]
As a pachinko game machine, in a state where the game state is controlled to a high certainty state, a probability variable fall determination is executed for whether or not to shift the game state to a low probability state, and the game state is based on the result of the probability variable fall determination. There is a pachinko machine that shifts to a low probability state. The invention described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a pachinko machine that executes variable probability fall determination. Hereinafter, the pachinko game machine that executes the probability variation fall determination will be described.

In such a pachinko game machine, when a starting prize (winning to the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port) occurs, a random number for probability variable fall determination is extracted, and in a high probability state special based on the starting prize When the variable display of the pattern is executed, it is determined whether or not to end the high probability state based on the random number for the probability variation fall judgment (presence or absence of the so-called probability variation fall), and the high probability state is determined based on the determination result I am trying to terminate it. Specifically, when the CPU 103 detects winning in the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening in the switch process shown in step S21 of FIG. When the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning prize is started in the definite state (in the special symbol normal processing shown in step S110 in FIG. 6), whether to end the high definite state based on the random number for the definite variable fall determination is executed, and based on the determination result, the high-probability state is terminated and the state is shifted to the low-probability state.

In this probability variable fall judgment, it is determined to be either "no probability variable fall" or "with probability variable fall" by the judgment using the random number for the probability variable fall judgment. The state is continued, and the high probability state ends based on the determination that "there is a probability variable fall", and the low probability state is controlled.

In this way, when the start winning (winning to the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening) occurs, the random number for the probability variable fall judgment is extracted, and the variable display of the special symbol based on the starting winning in the high probability state When is executed, determine whether to end the high probability state based on the random number for the probability variable fall judgment (presence or absence of the so-called probability variable fall), and end the high probability state based on the judgment result ing. Therefore, at the timing of starting the variable display in the high-probability state, if it is determined that there is a "probability-variable fall" in the probability-variable fall determination, the subsequent variable display including the variable display is the low-probability state shown in FIG. 11-3 ( The display result is determined based on the display result determination table (the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table) for the normal state or the time saving state).

<Game flow of a game machine having variable fall judgment>
Next, the game flow in the pachinko game machine that executes the probability variation fall determination will be described. In the example of this game flow, when a big hit occurs and the game ball wins in the probability variable area (V prize), after the jackpot game state ends, it is controlled to the probability variable state (high probability / high base state), and the variable display in the probability variable state It is assumed that the probability variable fall judgment is executed when is started. Here, until the 100th variable display is started without the display result of the variable display executed in the probability variable state becoming a "jackpot", (1) the variable display executed up to the 100th variable display is performed. When it is determined that there is a "probable variable fall" in any of the probability variable fall determinations, the variable display corresponding to the "probable variable fall" determination (any of the 1st to 100th variable display ) is controlled to the time saving state D (low accuracy / high base state) from the start, and after being maintained in the time saving state D until the end of the 100th fluctuation display, it is controlled to the normal state (low accuracy / low base state) be.

On the other hand, (2) If it is not determined that "there is a probability variable fall" in any of the probability variable fall determinations performed in response to the 100th variable display, the probability variable state is at least until the 100th variable display is completed. (high probability / high base state), and when it is determined that there is a probability variable fall in the probability variable fall judgment executed in response to the 101st or later fluctuation display, it is determined that there is a “probability variable fall” It is controlled to the normal state (low probability/low base state) from the start of the variable display corresponding to the probability variation fall determination.

In a pachinko game machine that executes such probability variable fall determination, if it is determined that "no probability variable fall" is determined in the probability variable fall determination and the high probability state is continued, the process of updating the value of the relief time reduction counter is skipped. On the other hand, when it is determined that "there is a probability variable fall" in the probability variable fall determination and is controlled to a low probability state, the value of the relief time reduction number counter is updated.

In this embodiment, in the probability variable fall judgment of any of the variable display (nth time, n = 1 to 100) up to the 100th variable display in [A] probability variable state (high probability state), it is determined that “there is a variable fall” When it is determined, it is controlled to the time-saving state D (low probability / high base state) from the start of the variable display (nth variable display) corresponding to the probability variable fall determination that is determined as "with probability variable fall", and the 100th time After the time saving state D is maintained until the variable display of is completed, it is controlled to the normal state (low probability/low base state).

Therefore, if the variable display within the 100th variable display (n-th variable display, n = 1 to 100) after being controlled to the variable state is controlled to the time-saving state D, the big hit will not occur 100- n+1=101-n times of variable display is executed and is controlled to the normal state, the remaining number of times of change from being controlled to the normal state to reaching the relief time reduction is 800-(100-n+1)= 699+n times.

For example, in the 10th variation display in the probability variation state, if the probability variation falls and is controlled to the time saving state D, 91 variation displays are executed without the occurrence of a big hit, and when it is controlled to the normal state, usually The number of remaining fluctuations from being controlled to the state to reaching the relief time saving is 800−91=709 times.

In addition, when it is determined that "there is a variable fall" in the probability variable fall judgment of the 101st or later variation display (mth time, m ≥ 101) in the [B] probability variable state (high probability state), "there is a variable fall" It is controlled to the normal state (low probability/low base state) from the start of the variable display (m-th variable display) corresponding to the determined probability variable fall determination.

If the 101st or later variable display (mth variable display, m ≥ 101) after being controlled to the variable state is controlled to the normal state, the relief time is reduced after being controlled to the normal state. The number of remaining fluctuations until the change is 800 times.

For example, when the probability variation falls in the 150th variation display after being controlled to the probability variation state, the number of remaining variations from the control to the normal state to the relief time reduction is 800 times.

According to such a configuration, even in the case of [A], the number of remaining fluctuations until reaching the relief time reduction is smaller than in the case of [B], so the player's feeling of regret can be reduced. , it is possible to suppress the decline of interest.

The characteristic portion 01TM described above may include the following configurations.

(Configuration 113-1) Perform variable display of the first identification information (eg, first special symbol) and variable display of the second identification information (eg, second special symbol), and specific display result (eg, jackpot symbol) A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player based on the derived display of
Start condition (for example, winning a game ball to the first start winning opening or second starting winning opening) is established, and start condition (for example, neither the jackpot game state nor fluctuation) is established. Variable display execution means capable of executing variable display (for example, a portion that executes steps S110 to S113 in the game control microcomputer 100);
Reservation storage means (for example, first reservation storage number buffer, second reservation storage number buffer) capable of storing information on variable display as reservation information when the starting condition is satisfied but the starting condition is not satisfied;
Determination means that can be determined to control in an advantageous state (for example, the part that executes step 113IWS63 in the game control microcomputer 100),
Before the determination by the determination means, determination means that can determine that it is controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a portion that executes step S101 in the game control microcomputer 100),
Specific suggestive effect suggesting control to be in an advantageous state based on the determination result of the determining means (for example, the first mode of pre-reading notice effect. A specific example of the pre-reading notice effect is to stop the special decorative pattern (chance eye). It may be a display effect, a pending change effect that changes the color and shape of the pending display, a zone effect that performs a special background display, etc.). When,
A state control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a time saving state) in which the starting condition is more likely to be established than the normal state,
Numerical information (e.g., relief time reduction number counter) can be updated (e.g., in the game control microcomputer 100, step 113IWS71 part) and,
The updating means updates the numerical information when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 updates the first special When the pattern changes and when the second special pattern changes, the relief time reduction counter is updated),
In the state control means, the numerical information updated by the update means becomes a specific value (for example, the value of the relief time reduction number counter is "0") corresponding to the special number of times (for example, 800 times) as the number of times the variable display is performed. It is possible to control to a special state when a special condition is established by that (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 executes steps 113IWS74, S75, and S171B),
A special suggestion performance execution means (for example, performance control CPU 120) capable of executing a special suggestion performance related to the establishment of a special condition (for example, a fanning performance according to the number of fluctuations remaining until the relief time is shortened) is further provided. ,
The specific suggestion production execution means is
Of the variable displays corresponding to the hold information stored before the special condition is established, it is possible to limit the execution of the specific suggestive effect for the notice target of the variable display after the variable display where the special condition is established (for example, , Prohibits the execution of the first aspect of the pre-reading notice effect that spans before and after the start of control to save time),
Numerical information updated by the updating means corresponds to a predetermined number of times (for example, 790 times) less than the special number of times (for example, the value of the relief time reduction counter is "10") from a predetermined period until it reaches a specific value , restricting the execution of the specific suggestive effect (for example, prohibiting the execution of the first mode of foreseeing forewarning effect in the fluctuation immediately before the control to the relief time reduction).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming complicated while avoiding the occurrence of a problem in the production, thereby suppressing the decrease in interest.

In this example, if it is already controlled to the time saving state, it was decided not to prohibit the execution of the pre-reading notice effect that spans before and after the start of control to the relief time saving, but it is not limited to this, and it is controlled to the time saving state Even if it is, it may be something that prohibits the execution of the look-ahead forewarning effect straddling before and after the start of the control to the relief time saving.

Further, in this example, the special suggestion effect is executed in a predetermined period until the numerical information updated by the updating means reaches a specific value from a predetermined value corresponding to a predetermined number of times smaller than the special number of times, and the specific suggestion is performed during the predetermined period. We will limit the execution of the production. Concretely, from the timing when the remaining number of times until relief time reduction becomes 10 times, the execution of the fanning effect or the like is started and the execution of the anticipatory notice effect is prohibited. As a result, since the special suggesting effect and the specific suggesting effect are not performed in duplicate, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming complicated and to suppress the decrease in interest.

In addition, in this example, the execution of the pre-reading forewarning effect straddling before and after the start of the control to the relief time reduction is prohibited, but the limitation method is not limited to this. For example, in a gaming machine capable of executing multiple types of pre-reading notice effects, execution of some of the plurality of types of pre-reading notice effects is prohibited when it straddles before and after the start of control for saving time. On the other hand, other pre-reading notice effects may not be prohibited (executable) even when straddling before and after the start of control for saving time.

Similarly, in this example, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the variation immediately before the control to the relief time reduction is prohibited, but the limitation method is not limited to this. For example, in a gaming machine capable of executing multiple types of pre-reading notice effects, some of the multiple types of pre-reading notice effects are prohibited from being executed in the fluctuation immediately before being controlled to save time, Other pre-reading forewarning effects may not be prohibited from being executed (executable) in the variation immediately before being controlled to the relief time saving.

(Configuration 113-2) In configuration 113-1, the state control means can be controlled to a special state when a special display result (for example, a time-saving lost symbol) different from the specific display result in the normal state is derived and displayed. (For example, the game control microcomputer 100 controls to the time saving state B),
The advantage of the special state controlled when the special condition is met is higher than the advantage of the special state controlled when the special display result is derived and displayed (see FIG. 11-4(A)),
When the special display result is derived and displayed with the establishment of the special condition, the state control means can be controlled to a special state of an advantage corresponding to the establishment of the special condition (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 can reduce the time By giving priority to control to the time-saving state via relief rather than control to the time-saving state via time-saving, the time-saving design stops in the relief time-saving variation (relief time-saving number counter = 0 variation). If displayed, control to the time saving state via relief time saving),
A special suggestive effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a special suggestive effect (for example, a second mode of pre-reading forewarning effect) suggesting that the special display result will be derived and displayed based on the determination result of the determining means. ),
The special suggestive effect executing means is a predetermined value (for example, the value of the relief time reduction counter is "10") corresponding to a predetermined number of times (for example, 790 times) that the numerical information updated by the updating means is smaller than the special number of times. In a predetermined period until reaching , the execution of the special suggestive effect may be restricted (for example, the execution of the second aspect of the foreseeing advance notice effect in the fluctuation immediately before the control to the relief time reduction may be prohibited).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming complicated, suppress the decline in interest, and increase the degree of relief for the player.

(Configuration 113-3) In configuration 113-1 or configuration 113-2, the predetermined period before the special condition is established (for example, the period in which the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction is 10 times or less) is the predetermined period The execution ratio of the special suggestive effect may be higher than that of the earlier period (for example, the period in which the remaining number of times until the time saving is 11 times or more).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve interest by making the player expect the special condition to be met, and to suppress the occurrence of disadvantages for the player due to the end of the game just before the special condition is met.

(Configuration 113-4) In any one of Configurations 113-1 to 113-3, the special suggestion effect execution means has a plurality of effect modes according to the number of times variable display is executed (for example, the remaining number of times until relief time reduction). It is also possible that the ratio of which of the two causes the special suggestion effect to be executed is different.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player expect the fulfillment of the special condition and improve the interest.

In addition, in addition to a telop display effect that scrolls and displays text information such as "relief time saving installed" in the lower right and upper left areas of the image display device 5 during the customer waiting state, there is also a stimulating effect that indicates the remaining number of times until the relief time is saved. If it is a configuration in which the presence or absence of execution is determined by lottery, the execution ratio may be different according to the remaining number of times until relief time reduction.

(Construction 113-5) In any one of constructions 113-1 to 113-4, an explanation effect executing means capable of executing an explanation effect regarding a special state based on establishment of a special condition may be provided.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the player's understanding of the specifications of the gaming machine.

Regarding the explanation effect, the execution ratio and the selection ratio of the effect mode may be changed according to the remaining number of times until relief time is saved. For example, the explanation performance may be executed at a higher rate as the remaining number of times until relief time reduction is smaller. In addition, when the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction is 10 times or less, the performance effect of the countdown presentation and the effect presentation suggesting the remaining number of times until the relief time reduction is reduced by lowering the execution ratio of the explanation presentation. It is also possible to suppress

(Configuration 113-6) In any one of Configurations 113-1 to 113-5, the special suggestive effect executing means is the special suggestive effect, which is a first variable display execution number that can be easily specified until the special condition is satisfied. A special suggestive effect (for example, an inciting effect, etc.) and a second special suggestive effect (for example, a telop display effect, etc.) in which it is difficult to specify the number of times variable display is executed until the special condition is established after the first special suggestive effect. , may be executable.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve amusement in the game.

(Configuration 113-7) In any one of Configurations 113-1 to 113-6, when the variable display is not executed and no hold information is stored in the hold storage means, a predetermined image (for example, a customer waiting screen etc.) can be displayed (for example, production control CPU 120),
The special suggestive effect executing means can execute a special suggestive effect (for example, a telop display effect) when a predetermined image is displayed (for example, a telop display effect and a demo movie effect that reproduces and displays the customer waiting screen). The execution order of the display of the predetermined image and the suggestive effect may be whichever comes first, or may be performed at the same time.), The rate at which the special suggestion effect is executed while the predetermined image is being displayed may differ according to the number of times the variable display is executed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the presence or absence of execution of the special suggestive effect, thereby improving interest and promoting the operation of the gaming machine.

Further, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the special suggestion effect may be changed when the predetermined image is displayed according to the number of times the variable display is performed until the special condition is satisfied. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the aspect of the special suggestive effect, thereby improving interest and promoting the operation of the gaming machine.

[Other Modifications]
(1) In the above embodiment, as a variation pattern for "missing" without reach in the time saving state C, an example in which only the variation pattern of "extremely short variation missing" is provided, but such However, a variation pattern different from the variation pattern of "extra-ultra-shortened variation deviation" may be provided.

For example, in the [for time saving state C] [for loss] variation pattern determination table, 1 to 500 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern of "ultra-ultra-shortened variation deviation" 501 to 900 may be assigned to the variation pattern of "ultra-shortened variation failure", and 991 to 997 may be assigned to the variation pattern of "normal reach failure".

(2) In the above-described embodiment, as a variation pattern for "loss" without reach in the time saving state A or time saving state B, "ultra-shortening fluctuation out" and "shortening fluctuation out" are provided. , I showed an example in which "ultra-ultra-shortening fluctuation deviation" is not provided, but not limited to such a form, as a fluctuation pattern for "loss" without reach in time-saving state A or time-saving state B, "extreme An ultra-shortened variation deviation" may be provided.

For example, in the [for time saving state A] [for loss] variation pattern determination table, 1 to 100 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern of “ultra-shortened variation deviation”. , 101 to 200 may be assigned to the variation pattern of "extra-ultra-shortening variation", and 201 to 900 may be assigned to the variation pattern of "shortening variation". Then, in the [for time saving state B] [for loss] variation pattern determination table, 1 to 500 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern of “ultra-shortened variation deviation”. , 501 to 800 may be assigned to the variation pattern of "extreme shortening variation deviation", and 801 to 900 may be assigned to the variation pattern of "shortening variation deviation".

(3) In the above embodiment and the above modifications (1) and (2), regarding the ratio of "ultra-super shortened fluctuation out" selected among the fluctuation patterns of "non-reach out", time saving state C> time saving Although an example of the relationship of state B and time saving state C>time saving state A is shown, the relationship is not limited to such a form, and time saving state B>time saving state C may be the relationship, time saving state A>time saving The relationship in state C may be used.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, regarding the rate at which the variation pattern of "reach out" is selected, an example of the relationship of time saving state C<time saving state B and time saving state C<time saving state A was shown, but this The relationship is not limited to such a form, and may be a relationship of time saving state B<time saving state C, or a relationship of time saving state A<time saving state C.

For example, in the case of time saving state B, the variation pattern is determined based on the table of FIG. 11-7 (E1), and in the case of time saving state C, the variation pattern is based on the table of FIG. may be determined. Further, in the case of time saving state A, the variation pattern is determined based on the table of FIG. 11-7 (E1), and in the case of time saving state C, the variation pattern is based on the table of FIG. may be determined.

(4) In the above embodiment, a common (one type) variation pattern determination table is provided as the [loss] variation pattern determination table in the time saving state C regardless of the number of variations in the time saving state C. Such Not limited to this form, as the [loss] variation pattern determination table in the time saving state C, different variation pattern determination tables may be provided according to the number of times of variation in the time saving state C.

For example, after being controlled to the time-saving state C, until the 1st to 300th variation display in which the display result is "off" is executed, in the variation pattern determination table, out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 , 1 to 800 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "ultra-shortened fluctuation deviation", 801 to 950 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach deviation", and 951 to 997 are assigned to "super reach deviation". It may be assigned to a variation pattern. Also, after being controlled to the time-saving state C, until the 301st to 800th variation display is executed in which the display result is "off", in the variation pattern determination table, out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 , 1 to 900 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "super-ultra-shortened fluctuation deviation", 901 to 950 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of "normal reach deviation", and 951 to 997 are assigned to "super reach deviation". may be assigned to a variation pattern of

(5) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11-20, an example was shown in which the display of the number of fluctuations and the display of the special number of times were displayed in a common area. The display and the special count display may be displayed in different areas.

For example, the variable count display may be displayed in the upper left portion of the screen of the image display device 5 and the special count display may be displayed in the lower right portion of the screen of the image display device 5 . In such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 11-20, when the value of the relief time reduction number counter reaches a predetermined value, the display of the number of fluctuations may be erased and the display of the special number may be displayed. . In addition, even when the value of the relief time reduction number counter reaches a predetermined value, the variable number display may be continuously displayed in the upper left part of the screen, and the special number display may be further displayed in the lower right part of the screen. That is, it may be possible to display the change count display and the special count display in parallel.

(6) In the above embodiment, the time saving control period corresponding to the time saving state A is the same 100 times as the time saving control period corresponding to the probability variable state. A period longer than the time saving control period corresponding to the state may be provided. For example, as a time-saving control period associated with the non-variable jackpot, a first period (eg, 100 times) corresponding to the non-variable jackpot A1 and a second period (eg, 500 times) corresponding to the non-variable jackpot A2 may be provided. . Here, the second period is a period longer than the first period, and although it is a period longer than the variable probability control period of the big hits B and C, a period shorter than the time saving control period (for example, 800 times) in the time saving state C shall be According to such a configuration, when the time-saving control period corresponding to the non-probability variable jackpot A1 ends (remaining 700 times), when the time-saving control period corresponding to the non-probability variable jackpot A2 ends (remaining 300 times) In this case, the period until the relief time is shortened is shorter, so even if the variable probability big hit does not occur, it is possible to make the player interested in the type of the non-variable probability big win.

(7) In the above embodiment, when the RAM clearing process is executed, the relief time reduction counter is controlled to a low probability state until the relief time reduction is reached without being controlled as a big hit. Although an example of setting "800", which is the same value as the number of times of display, is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a form. A different value may be set from the number of times of variable display that is executed without being controlled to a big hit until the relief time reduction is reached after being controlled.

For example, when the RAM clear process is executed, the number of variable display times (800 times) that is executed without being controlled to a big hit until the relief time reduction counter is controlled to a low probability state until the relief time reduction is reached A smaller value (eg, "600") may also be set.

According to such a configuration, the RAM clearing process is executed, and the initial value and the maximum value of "800" are set to the value of the relief time reduction number counter, so that the player can save time until the relief time reduction. It is possible to prevent the number of times of variable display from becoming too disadvantageous, and to save the player with respect to the number of times of variable display until relief time is shortened.

Also, regardless of whether or not the RAM clear processing is being executed when the power is turned on when the store is opened, the value less than 800 times in the relief time reduction counter (for example, (i) If the RAM clear processing is being executed "600", (ii) If the RAM clearing process is not executed, the value corresponding to the number of remaining fluctuation display times until relief time reduction based on the final fluctuation display number at the time of power failure) is set Therefore, the operation can be promoted regardless of the number of remaining variable display times until the relief time reduction is reached.

(8) In the above embodiment, when the relief time is reached via the jackpot after clearing the RAM, and the variation pattern is either "non-reach loss B" or "normal reach loss B", A shutter effect is started at the start of the variation, and when the variation pattern is the variation pattern of "super reach failure A-2", the shutter effect is started at the timing when the defeat effect in the battle effect (super reach) ends. rice field. Not limited to such a form, when reaching a relief time reduction via a jackpot after clearing the RAM, the variation pattern is any of "non-reach loss B", "normal reach loss B", and "super reach loss A-2". Also at the time of , the shutter performance may be started at the timing of receiving the pattern confirmation designation B command.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11-22, when the relief time is reached without the jackpot after clearing the RAM, the variation pattern is either "non-reach loss B" or "normal reach loss B". When it is a pattern (that is, a fluctuation pattern that does not involve super reach), by starting a shutter effect at the start of fluctuation, when a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation display period (non-reach fluctuation pattern) is selected, or the degree of expectation Even when a variation pattern (variation pattern without reach, variation pattern with reach but not developing to super reach) is selected in which high production is not executed, at the timing of receiving the symbol confirmation A designation command Appropriate performance control that gives the player a sense of anticipation is possible.

(9) In the above embodiment, when reaching a relief time reduction via a big hit after clearing the RAM, the CPU 103 shows an example of transmitting the symbol confirmation B designation command at the timing of ending the variable display of the first special symbol. However, not limited to such a form, the CPU 103 may transmit the symbol confirmation A designation command at the timing of ending the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, a common pattern fixing period may be set for the case of reaching the relief time reduction via the big win after clearing the RAM and the case of reaching the relief time reduction without the jackpot after clearing the RAM.

For example, when reaching a relief time reduction via a big hit after clearing the RAM, the effect control CPU 120 that receives the symbol confirmation A designation command in the state where the shutter effect is being executed (the state where the shutter image 01TM250 is displayed) At the timing when 0.5 seconds of the design confirmation period designated by the design confirmation A designation command has passed, the shutter performance may be ended, the shutter image 01TM250 may be erased, and the time saving rush performance may be executed. At this time, in the small symbol display areas 5l, 5c, and 5R, the combination of small symbols to be displayed is visibly displayed during the symbol fixing period.

In this way, when the relief time is reached after clearing the RAM, the CPU 103 adopts a configuration in which the common symbol determination designation command is transmitted to the performance control CPU 120 regardless of whether or not the jackpot is passed through. This simplifies the processing for setting the symbol confirmation designation command to be transmitted, thereby reducing the processing load on the CPU 103 and reducing the main program capacity.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 shows an example in which the shutter effect is started at a predetermined timing before receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, but the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the symbol confirmation designation is performed. The shutter performance may be started within the symbol determination period including the timing of receiving the command. Further, the shutter effect may be started within the symbol fixing period and the shutter effect may be ended within the symbol fixing period.

For example, when the relief time is reached via the jackpot after clearing the RAM, the effect control CPU 120 that receives the design confirmation B designation command is the design confirmation period (15 seconds) designated by the design confirmation B designation command. is stopped, the shutter effect is started at the timing when the first predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds from command reception) has passed, and the second predetermined period (for example, 1.5 seconds from command reception) has passed It is assumed that the shutter performance is finished at the timing, the stopped decoration pattern is displayed again, and the first background image 01TM310 corresponding to the normal state is displayed once.

Then, at the timing when the design confirmation period (15 seconds) specified by the design confirmation B specification command has passed, the production control CPU 120 controls the game state to the time saving state C (low accuracy / high base state), production mode becomes "play time", the background image is switched from the first background image 01TM310 to the third background image 01TM330 in a state in which the stopped decorative symbols are continuously displayed. In this case, during the symbol fixing period (for example, 15 seconds after the command is received), the combination of small symbols that will be the display result is displayed so as to be visible.

Also, for example, when the relief time is reached without the jackpot after clearing the RAM, the effect control CPU 120 that receives the symbol confirmation A designation command stops the decorative symbol and starts the shutter effect, for a predetermined period (for example, At the timing when 1.0 seconds have elapsed since the command was received, the shutter effect may be ended and the third background image 01TM330 may be displayed. In this case, during a period corresponding to the symbol determination period (for example, the period from command reception to 0.5 seconds) of the predetermined period, the combination of small symbols that will be the display result is displayed so as to be visible for the predetermined period. In the period that does not correspond to the pattern confirmation period (for example, the period from 0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds after receiving the command), the combination of small patterns that are the result of the previous display or the small patterns that are displayed in fluctuation shall be visible.

In such a configuration, if the effect control CPU 120 cannot normally receive the symbol confirmation A designation command, for example, if the symbol confirmation A designation command transmitted from the CPU 103 is missed, or if the symbol confirmation A designation command In the case where the received command cannot be recognized as the pattern confirmation A designation command due to the garbled command, etc., when the pattern confirmation A designation command corresponding to the subsequently executed variable display is received, the decoration pattern is stopped. After executing the shutter effect, the third background image 01TM330 may be displayed. It should be noted that, during the symbol confirmation period in this modification, both the combination of small symbols to be displayed and the combination of decorative symbols to be displayed may be displayed in a visible manner. A combination of small symbols may be displayed so as to be visible, while a combination of decorative symbols may be hidden (or difficult to be visually recognized).

The characteristic portion 01TM described above includes the following configurations.

The gaming machine of means 01-1 is
The variable display of the first identification information (variation display of the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (variation display of the second special symbol) are executed, and an advantageous state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player is achieved. A controllable gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1),
A special state (time saving state A, time saving state B, time saving state C, probability variable state (all high base state)) in which variable display is more likely to be performed than in a non-special state, and easier to be controlled to the advantageous state than a non-specific state A specific state (probability variable state (high probability state)), a controllable state control means (CPU 103),
Numerical information (relief time reduction counter) can be updated (the part that performs step 113IWS71 in the game control microcomputer 100),
The update means is
Numerical information can be updated when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (the game control microcomputer 100 is the first special symbol It is possible to update the relief time reduction number counter at the time of fluctuation and at the time of fluctuation of the second special symbol),
It is possible to update the numerical information when it is controlled to the non-specific state, and does not update the numerical information when it is controlled to the specific state (game control microcomputer 100, probability variation flag is set While updating the relief time-saving number counter when there is no, do not update the relief time-saving number counter when the probability variation flag is set),
As the advantageous state, there are a first advantageous state (jackpot A (hard hit with variable probability control)) and a second advantageous state (jackpot B, jackpot C (big hit with easy variable probability control)),
The state control means (CPU 103)
When the numerical information updated by the updating means becomes a specific value corresponding to the special number of times (800 times) as the number of executions of the variable display, and the special condition (the value of the relief time reduction number counter is "0") is established. can be controlled to the special state (time saving state C (high base state)),
After being controlled to the first advantageous state, it is possible to control to the non-specific state and the special state (time saving state A (low probability/high base state) after being controlled to the jackpot A), and to the second advantageous state After being controlled, it can be controlled to the specific state and the special state (variable probability state (high probability/high base state) after being controlled to big win B or big win C),
The period from the end of the special state after the first advantageous state to the establishment of the special condition is shorter than the period from the end of the special state after the second advantageous state to the establishment of the special condition (jackpot A , the variable display is performed 100 times in the time saving state A (low probability / high base state). ”), while the number of fluctuation display times remains 700 times, when controlled to the jackpot B or jackpot C, 100 fluctuation displays are performed in the probability variable state (high probability / high base state). Therefore, the number of variable display times remaining from the end of the probability variable state to reaching the relief time reduction (the value of the relief time reduction counter becomes "0") is 800 times),
The number of variable displays that can be executed in the special state based on the establishment of the special condition is greater than the number of variable displays that can be executed in the special state after being controlled to the first advantageous state (the value of the relief time reduction counter The number of variable display times in the time saving state C (low probability / high base state) based on becoming “0” is 800 times, and the time saving state A after being controlled to the big hit A (low probability / high base state) is 100 times)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the feeling of disappointment when the special state ends without being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state after being controlled to the first advantageous state, and it is possible to suppress the decline in interest. In addition, the degree of relief can be enhanced in that the special state based on the establishment of the special condition has a greater number of executable variable displays than the special state after being controlled to the first advantageous state.

The gaming machine of means 01-2 is
The gaming machine of means 01-1, wherein the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information has a higher degree of advantage than the advantageous state based on the variable display of the first identification information. The percentage of being in the state is high (the second special symbol has a higher probability variation rate than the first special symbol, and the number of jackpot rounds is also large),
The special state is a state in which the variable display of the second identification information is more likely to be executed than the non-special state (the time saving state A, the time saving state B, the time saving state C, and the probability variable state are the second special than the normal state This is a game state in which variable display of symbols is likely to be executed.)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to further increase the advantage of the special state based on the establishment of the special condition.

The gaming machine of means 01-3 is
A gaming machine of means 01-1 or 01-2,
Variable display pattern selection means for selecting a variable display pattern (the part that performs step S111 in the game control microcomputer 100),
In the special state after the advantageous state, the variable display period of the variable display pattern selected when not controlled to the advantageous state is shorter than a predetermined period in the special state based on the establishment of the special condition. The variable display period of the variable display pattern that is selected when it is not controlled by the variable display pattern is higher than the predetermined period determined)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the number of times of variable display per unit time in the special state based on the establishment of the special condition, and to increase the degree of relief.

The gaming machine of means 01-4 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 01-1 to 01-3,
Variable display pattern selection means for selecting a variable display pattern (the part that performs step S111 in the game control microcomputer 100),
The variable display pattern selection means is capable of selecting a specific variable display pattern (variation pattern with normal reach, variation pattern with super reach) corresponding to the reach effect,
The rate of selection of the specific variable display pattern when not controlled to the advantageous state in the special state after the advantageous state is higher when the special condition is not controlled to the advantageous state based on the establishment of the special condition. The ratio of specific variable display patterns to be selected is low (Time saving state C is either a variation pattern with normal reach or a variation pattern with super reach than either state of time saving state A or probability variable state. (lower percentage of decisions to
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the number of times of variable display per unit time in the special state based on the establishment of the special condition, and it is possible to enhance the degree of relief.

The gaming machine of means 01-5 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 01-1 to 01-4,
Predetermined without being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state (time saving state C (low probability / high base state) based on the value of the relief time saving number counter becoming "0") based on the establishment of the special condition When the variable display of the number of times (800 times) is performed, the special state (time saving state C) ends, and after the special state ends, the variable display of the special number of times is performed without being controlled to the advantageous state. is not controlled to the special state based on the establishment of the special condition (time saving state C does not loop)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a sound game property that does not excessively increase the gambling property while trying to save the player.

The gaming machine of means 01-6 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 01-1 to 01-5,
Provided with production execution means (production control CPU 120) for executing production,
The effect execution means can execute a special suggestive effect (countdown effect, etc.) related to the establishment of the special condition in a non-specific state (non-probability variable state (low probability state)) before the special condition is established. A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, when the establishment timing of the special condition differs depending on the state before being controlled to the non-specific state, the establishment of the special condition can be suggested by the special suggestive effect, and the game can be continued. You can improve your motivation.

The gaming machine of means 01-7 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 01-1 to 01-6,
Controlled to the second advantageous state when controlled to the advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the first identification information and when controlled to the advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the second identification information The ratio to be played is different (if the big hit is triggered by the variable display of the first special symbol, the probability variable big hit (jackpot B) will be at a rate of 50%, while the variable display of the second special symbol will be the big hit. In the case of 100% probability variable jackpot (either jackpot B or jackpot C)),
The update means is controlled to the advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the first identification information, or in the case of controlled to the advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the second identification information. Also, while it is possible to update the numerical information when it is controlled to a non-specific state, it does not update the numerical information when it is controlled to the specific state (game control microcomputer 100, probability variation flag is set While updating the relief time reduction counter when it is not done, do not update the relief time reduction counter when the probability variable flag is set),
The state control means (CPU 103) determines whether the advantageous state is controlled based on the variable display of the first identification information and the advantageous state is controlled based on the variable display of the second identification information. In any case, when the numerical information updated by the updating means becomes the specific value and the special condition (the value of the relief time-saving counter is "0") is established, the special state (time-saving state C (high Base state)) can be controlled (in the case of a big hit triggered by the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, and in the case of a big hit triggered by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, it is possible to reach a short relief time) The number of variable display times is common at 800 times.)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, since the special condition is established when the numerical information of the first identification information and the second identification information becomes a specific value, the gambling property is excessive based on the variable display of one of the identification information. You can prevent it from rising.

The gaming machine of means 01-8 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 01-1 to 01-7,
A disadvantage setting value (set value "1") at which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is a first probability (about 1/319), and a second probability having a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first probability. setting means (CPU 103) capable of setting any one of a plurality of set values including an advantageous set value (set value "6") of (approximately 1/270);
When the advantageous setting value is set, the rate of being controlled to the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the disadvantageous setting value is set (as shown in FIG. 11-3 In addition, when the setting value is set to "6", the ratio of hitting the jackpot is higher than when the setting value is set to "1". more controlled),
When the disadvantageous setting value is set, the special condition is satisfied at a higher rate than when the advantageous setting value is set (as shown in FIG. 11-4(B), the setting value "1 ”, the relief time reduction arrival rate is higher than when the setting value is set to “6”),
The advantage of the special state (time saving state C (low probability / high base state) based on the value of the relief time saving number counter becoming "0") controlled when the special condition is established is an advantageous state (As shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), in the time saving state A after the big hit A, the time saving state is controlled 100 And in the time saving state C via the relief time saving arrival, it is controlled to the time saving state 800 times)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, even when the unfavorable set value is set, the special state controlled when the special condition is satisfied is controlled after the special state is controlled to the advantageous state. Since the advantage is higher than that, the player can be rescued more effectively.

The gaming machine of means 01-9 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 01-1 to 01-8,
A setting means (CPU 103) capable of setting one of a plurality of setting values (setting values "1" to "6") with different probabilities of being controlled to the advantageous state,
After being controlled to the advantageous state, which of the plurality of types of the special state with the degree of advantage is controlled is common regardless of which set value is set (the selection ratio of the jackpot type is common regardless of which setting value is set),
The advantage of the special state, which is controlled when the special condition is established, is common when any set value is set (as shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), the relief time reduction The number of variable display times (number of times of time saving) of the time saving state C to go through is 800 times in common regardless of which setting value is set)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the gambling property from excessively increasing due to the setting value, and to realize a sound game property.

The game machine of means 01-10 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 01-1 to 01-9,
When the control is performed to the advantageous state triggered by the variable display of the first identification information, and when the controlled to the advantageous state is triggered by the variable display of the second identification information. The ratio of whether to be controlled to the advantageous state is different (the ratio of the jackpot type determined when the jackpot is different between the first special pattern and the second special pattern),
When the special condition is satisfied in response to the variable display of the first identification information and when the special condition is satisfied in response to the variable display of the second identification information, after the special condition is satisfied The advantage of the special state to be controlled is common (as shown in FIG. 11-4 (A), when controlling to the time saving state C via the relief time saving based on the variation of the first special symbol, and the second 2 In the case of controlling to the time saving state C via the relief time saving based on the fluctuation of the special pattern, both can be controlled to the time saving state of 800 times)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, since the first identification information and the second identification information have the same advantage of the special state that is controlled after the special condition is established, gambling is performed based on the variable display of one of the identification information. Excessive increase in sexuality can be suppressed.

The gaming machine of means 02-1 is
The variable display of the first identification information (variation display of the first special symbol) and the variable display of the second identification information (variation display of the second special symbol) are executed, and an advantageous state (jackpot game state) advantageous to the player is achieved. A controllable gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1),
A state control means (CPU 103) that can be controlled to a special state (time saving state A, time saving state B, time saving state C, probability variable state (all high base state)) in which variable display is more likely to be executed than in a non-special state;
Updating means that can update numerical information (relief time reduction number counter) (in game control microcomputer 100, step 113IWS71 part),
display means (image display device 5);
With production execution means (production control CPU 120) capable of executing production,
The updating means can update the numerical information when the variable display of the first identification information is executed and when the variable display of the second identification information is executed (the game control microcomputer 100 is When the first special symbol fluctuates and when the second special symbol fluctuates, the relief time reduction counter is updated),
The display means (image display device 5)
A first image (first background image 01TM310 as a background image) can be displayed when being controlled to the non-special state (normal state (low base state));
The second image (third background image 01TM330 as a background image) can be displayed when the special state (time saving state C (low probability / high base state)) is controlled,
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
An effect using a specific image (battle effect image), which is capable of executing a specific effect (battle effect) that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state,
Visual recognition of the specific image by causing the display means to display a special image different from the specific image after the specific effect suggests that the control to the advantageous state is not performed in the variable display before the special condition is established. After that, the first image is displayed on the display means (while the battle production is being executed in the variable display before reaching the relief time reduction, after the defeat production in the battle production is executed, By displaying an eye-catching image 01TM200 different from the battle effect image, the visibility of the battle effect image is reduced, and the first background image 01TM310 is displayed as a background image),
Visibility of the first image is reduced by displaying a special image different from the specific image on the display means when the specific effect is not executed in the variable display satisfying the special condition, and then the first image is displayed. 2 images are displayed on the display means (by displaying a shutter image 01TM250 different from the battle effect image when the battle effect is not executed in the variable display when reaching the relief time reduction, the second image as the background image is displayed. After reducing the visibility of the first background image 01TM310, the third background image 01TM330 is displayed as the background image),
When the specific effect is executed in the variable display in which the special condition is established, the specific image is displayed by causing the display means to display the special image after the specific effect suggests that the control is not performed to the advantageous state. , and then display the second image on the display means (when the battle production is being executed in the variable display when reaching the relief time reduction, the defeat production in the battle production is executed Later, by displaying a shutter image 01TM250 different from the battle effect image, the visibility of the battle effect image is reduced, and a third background image 01TM330 is displayed as a background image.)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the complexity of the presentation when the special state is controlled based on the establishment of the special condition.
Incidentally, the gaming machine of means 02-1 may include a part or all of the configuration of any of the gaming machines of means 01-1 to 01-10. For example, the gaming machine of means 02-1 is provided with state control means that can be controlled in a special state and a specific state that is more likely to be controlled to an advantageous state than a non-specific state, and the updating means is controlled to the non-specific state. The numerical information may be updated when the state is controlled, and the numerical information may not be updated when the state is controlled to a specific state.

The gaming machine of means 02-2 is
The gaming machine of means 02-1,
Predetermined without being controlled to the advantageous state in the special state (time saving state C (low probability / high base state) based on the value of the relief time saving number counter becoming "0") based on the establishment of the special condition When the variable display of the number of times (800 times) is performed, the special state (time saving state C) ends, and after the special state ends, the variable display of the special number of times is performed without being controlled to the advantageous state. is not controlled to the special state based on the establishment of the special condition (time saving state C does not loop)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize a sound game property that does not excessively increase the gambling property while trying to save the player.

The gaming machine of means 02-3 is
The gaming machine of means 02-1 or 02-2,
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
In a non-specific state before the special condition is established, it is possible to display a special number display corresponding to the variable display number until the special condition is established (before the value of the relief time reduction counter becomes "0" In the non-probability variable state (low probability state), it is possible to display a special number display corresponding to the number of variable display times until reaching the relief time reduction),
After the end of the special state controlled when the special condition is satisfied, the special number display is not displayed (time saving state C based on the value of the relief time saving number counter becoming "0" (low probability / Do not display special count display after high base state) ends)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce discomfort caused by displaying the special count display after the end of the special state controlled when the special condition is satisfied.

The gaming machine of means 02-4 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 02-1 to 02-3,
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) can display a special number display corresponding to the variable display number until the special condition is established (as shown in FIG. 11-20, the value of the relief time reduction number counter In the non-probable variable state (low-probable state) before becoming “0”, it is possible to display a special number display corresponding to the number of variable display times until the relief time is reached),
Depending on the number of variable display times until the special condition is satisfied, it is possible to change the display mode of the special number display (when the variable display number until reaching the relief time reduction is 30 times or less, the special number display from white to red)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, by changing the display mode of the display of the special number of times, it is possible to suggest a variable number of times of display until the special condition is satisfied, and to promote the operation.

The gaming machine of means 02-5 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 02-1 to 02-4,
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
In the first period of the period before the special condition is established (the period in which the number of fluctuations is 301 or more until the relief time reduction is reached (the value of the relief time reduction counter is "301" or more)), it was executed in a non-specific state. While the execution count display corresponding to the variable display count can be displayed in the special area, the special count display corresponding to the variable display count until the special condition is satisfied is not displayed (as shown in FIG. 11-20). , while the variable number display can be displayed in the lower right part of the screen of the image display device 5, the special number display is not displayed),
In the second period after the first period in the period before the special condition is established (the number of fluctuations is 300 times or less until the relief time reduction is reached (the value of the relief time reduction counter is "300" or less)) , the display of the special number of times can be displayed in the special area, while the display of the execution number is not displayed (as shown in FIGS. on the other hand, do not display the number of fluctuations)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, information to be notified to the player can be clarified by switching between the display of the number of executions and the display of the special number of times according to the situation.

The gaming machine of means 02-6 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 02-1 to 02-5,
As the advantageous state, there are a first advantageous state (jackpot A (normal jackpot)) and a second advantageous state (jackpot B, jackpot C (probability variable jackpot)),
The state control means is
After being controlled to the first advantageous state, it is controllable to the non-specific state and the special state (after being controlled to the jackpot A, the time saving state A (low probability / high base state)),
After being controlled to the second advantageous state, it is possible to control to the specific state and the special state (variable probability state (high probability/high base state) after being controlled to big win B or big win C),
The specific state (probability variable state (high probability state)) and the special state (time saving state A (high base state)) after being controlled to the advantageous state are the end conditions associated with variable display (fixed number of times fluctuation ( 100 times)) is completed,
Variable display count executed in the special state (time saving state C (low probability/high base state) based on the value of the relief time saving counter becoming “0”) controlled based on the establishment of the special condition However, the special state (time saving state C (low probability / high base state)) ends when it reaches a predetermined number of times (800 times),
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
When the specific state ends, it is possible to display a given image related to the giving of game value (as shown in FIG. 1-19, when the variable probability state (high probability state) ends, the given game ball It is possible to display the result image showing the total number) while
When the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition ends, the given image is not displayed (as shown in FIG. 11-18 (B), the value of the relief time reduction counter is "0" Do not display the result image when the time-saving state C (low probability / high base state) ends based on what happened)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the disappointment from being emphasized when the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition ends, thereby suppressing the deterioration of interest.

The gaming machine of means 02-7 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 02-1 to 02-6,
The production execution means (production control CPU 120) is
When the special state after being controlled to the advantageous state ends, it is possible to execute an end suggestion effect that suggests the end of the special state (as shown in FIG. When the high/high base state) ends, the highlighted time-saving remaining display can be displayed), while
When the special state controlled when the special condition is satisfied ends, the end suggestion effect is not executed (as shown in FIG. 11-18 (B), the value of the relief time reduction counter is "0" When the time saving state C (low probability / high base state) based on the fact ends, the emphasized time saving remaining display is not displayed)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the disappointment from being emphasized when the special state controlled based on the establishment of the special condition ends, thereby suppressing the deterioration of interest.

The gaming machine of means 02-8 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 02-1 to 02-7,
After the effect execution means (effect control CPU 120) suggests that the specific effect is not controlled to the advantageous state during the execution of the specific effect in the variable display where the special condition is established, By displaying the special image, it is possible to reduce the visibility of the specific image and display the second image (when executing the battle effect in the variable display at the time of reaching the relief time reduction, the battle After the defeat effect in the effect is executed, the visibility of the battle effect image is lowered by displaying an eye-catching image different from the battle effect image, and then the third background image is displayed as the background image.)
A gaming machine characterized by:
According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate the complexity of the presentation when the special state is controlled based on the establishment of the special condition.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of first identification information and variable display of second identification information and controllable to an advantageous state for a player,
state control means capable of controlling a special state in which variable display is more likely to be executed than in a non-special state;
updating means capable of updating numerical information;
display means;
and a production execution means capable of executing production,
The updating means can update numerical information depending on whether the variable display of the first identification information is executed and the variable display of the second identification information, and
The state control means is capable of controlling to the special state when a special condition is satisfied by the numerical information updated by the updating means becoming a specific value corresponding to a special number of times as the number of execution times of the variable display,
The display means is
A first image can be displayed when being controlled to the non-special state;
A second image can be displayed when being controlled to the special state;
The production executing means is
An effect using a specific image, which is capable of executing a specific effect suggesting that the control is in the advantageous state,
Visual recognition of the specific image by causing the display means to display a special image different from the specific image after the specific effect suggests that the control to the advantageous state is not performed in the variable display before the special condition is established. and displaying the first image on the display means,
Visibility of the first image is reduced by displaying a special image different from the specific image on the display means when the specific effect is not executed in the variable display satisfying the special condition, and then the first image is displayed. 2 display the image on the display means;
When the specific effect is executed in the variable display in which the special condition is established, the specific image is displayed by causing the display means to display the special image after the specific effect suggests that the control is not performed to the advantageous state. and then display the second image on the display means.

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