JP7266972B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine on which games can be played.

As a gaming machine, game balls, which are game media, are shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game balls enter a prize winning area such as a prize winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuation”) identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device is a specific display result, the game state (game There is a so-called pachinko machine configured to change the state of the machine (ie, more specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) to give a predetermined game value to the player.

After setting a predetermined number of bets for one game of predetermined game media, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player starts each variable display. By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is stopped. Winning occurs according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, predetermined game media are paid out according to the winning, and when a specific winning occurs, the game state is changed to a predetermined game value by the player. (so-called slot machines).

The game value is defined as the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine that is advantageous to the player who is likely to win the ball, or the state that is advantageous to the player. It is to generate a right or to be in a state in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be established.

In a pachinko game machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started on the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball in a starting winning hole. If you do, a "jackpot" will occur. It should be noted that the derivation display means that the symbol (final stop symbol) is finally stopped and displayed. When a big win occurs, for example, the big win opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big win game state in which the ball is likely to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning opening is closed. The number of openings of the big winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed after the opening time has elapsed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning slot may be called a round. Moreover, the game in a round may be called a round game.

In addition, in the variable display device, patterns other than the final stop pattern (for example, the middle pattern among the left, middle, and right patterns) continue for a predetermined period of time and are stopped and shaken in a state in which they match a specific display result. Big wins can occur before the final result is displayed due to moving, scaling, or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols changing. The production performed in the state where the sexuality is continuing (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is called the reach production. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach state. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the pattern variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "missing" and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a gaming machine, control is possible between a first special state different from the advantageous state and a second special state more advantageous to the player than the first special state, and the second special state is controlled to the advantageous state. Then, there is one that is configured to execute a notice effect for notifying that the second special state will be controlled after the advantageous state control. For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-200000 describes that an effect of notifying "If you win, the odds change" is performed as a comment-based advance notice effect.

JP 2014-168676 A (paragraph 0139)

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, it was not possible to enhance the performance effect after the announcement performance.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the performance effect after the announcement performance.

(Means A) A gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display, and is controllable to an advantageous state when a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display,
a state control means capable of controlling a first special state different from the advantageous state and a second special state more advantageous to the player than the first special state;
In the second special state, when controlled to the advantageous state, an advance notice effect for notifying that the second special state will be controlled after the advantageous state control is executed over a plurality of types of predetermined periods with different execution periods. a means for executing the advance notice production;
a suggestive effect execution means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting control to the first special state after the advantageous state control when the second special state is controlled to the advantageous state;
When the specific display result is not derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display in the variable display after the end of the advance notice effect, the suggestive effect execution means performs the variable display before the advance notice effect is executed. also executes the suggestive production at a high rate,
The advance notice effect executing means can execute the notice effect so that the player cannot recognize the predetermined period.
It is characterized by
Furthermore, (Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, a derivation display of a jackpot pattern). State control means (e.g., game control microcomputer 100) that can control different first special states (e.g., time-saving state) and second special states (e.g., variable probability states) that are more advantageous to the player than the first special state (Specifically, the CPU 103) and a notice effect (for example, FIG. 8-12 (B ), (C) and probability variable look-ahead zone effects shown in FIGS. Suggestive effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 in Steps 032IWS8004 and 032IWS8005 select the process table including the ready-to-win effect and execute step 032IWS8007 and variable display effect processing (step S172). Executes a suggestive effect at a high rate (for example, the effect control CPU 120, in step 032IWS407, as shown in FIG. 8-8(A), determines the execution of a reach effect with a non-variable pattern as a ready-to-win pattern with a high probability. (See FIGS. 8-13.) According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect after the announcement presentation.

(Means 2) In means 1, the suggestive effect execution means, after the end of the advance notice effect, the effect suggesting that a predetermined condition is established as the suggestive effect (for example, the non-probable variable pattern shown in FIG. It may be configured to execute a ready-to-win effect with a ready-to-win pattern. According to such a configuration, the presentation effect can be enhanced by the presentation suggesting that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

(Means 3) In means 1 or 2, game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)) and information from the game control means (for example, effect control command) to control the effect based on the effect control means (for example, effect control CPU120), the game control means, the variable display pattern (for example, variable pattern) can be specified variable display pattern information (for example, variation pattern command), and the effect control means determines whether or not the variable display mode is a ready-to-win mode for one variable display pattern specified by the variable display pattern information (for example, effect control CPU 120 may be configured to execute reach effect setting processing (step 032IWS8004). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute an effect.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1 to 3, the state control means can be controlled to the second special state after the announcement effect is finished (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs steps 032IWS506 to S507 Execute, and execute step 032IWS514 when Y in step 032IWS508.Refer to execution pattern of probable variable lookahead zone effect shown in Fig. 8-14 (4). According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation after the end of the advance notice effect.

(Means 5) In any one of means 1 to 4, when the advance notice effect execution means is controlled to the first special state after the notice effect is finished, a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the notice effect is finished. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 032IWS509 to S510, and executes step 032IWS514 when Y in step 032IWS511. 8-15 (6) see the execution pattern of the probability variable lookahead zone effect.) It may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the feeling of disappointment in the case of being controlled to the first special state after the end of the advance notice effect.

(Means 6) In any one of means 1 to 5, variable display execution means for executing variable display (for example, variable display of decorative patterns) (for example, part for executing steps S171 to S173 in production control CPU 120 ), and the variable display execution means can change the state of the variable display to the ready-to-win mode even when the advance notice effect is terminated in the variable display that is not controlled to be in an advantageous state (for example, effect control CPU 120 executes steps 032IWS409 and S411 when step 032IWS408 is Y. Refer to the execution pattern of probability variable lookahead zone effects shown in FIGS. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect.

It is a front 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. 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 flow chart which shows start winning a prize judging processing. 9 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing; 9 is a flowchart showing a specific example of command analysis processing; 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; It is a flowchart which shows probability variation look-ahead zone production start processing. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variable probability lookahead zone effect determination table. It is a flow chart which shows reach production setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a ready-to-win effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows per special figure waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows probability variation look-ahead zone production end processing. It is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variable probability lookahead zone effect end determination table. It is an explanatory view for explaining a specific example of the production mode of the variable probability lookahead zone production. It is an explanatory view for explaining a specific example of the production mode of the variable probability lookahead zone production. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an execution pattern of probability variable look-ahead zone effect. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an execution pattern of probability variable look-ahead zone effect. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an execution pattern of probability variable look-ahead zone effect.

(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.

(Structure 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 forming 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.

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

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 synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply 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 count and the second reserved memory count is also referred to as the total reserved memory count.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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. 2). 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.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. 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.

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for 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 to a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). 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 left side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Above 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 structure, 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 the left and right upper positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

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

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). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate 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. 2).

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. 2).

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.

(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 losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". 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 big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize 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 predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

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. After the display result in the special game becomes "minor win", it is controlled to the small win game state.

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, a plurality of 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. described later) are prepared, and the jackpot is obtained according to these. type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

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, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power-on) 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.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

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/or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on/off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, 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 figure game is "small hit", on the screen of the image display device 5, as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, " 1, 3, 5", etc.) are derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "minor hit"). As an example, decoration symbols constituting a chance eye are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special game is a "big hit" of some jackpot types (jackpot types in the same manner as the small win game state), and when it becomes a "minor hit" , a common fixed decoration pattern may be derived and displayed.

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", 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 loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "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 the 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. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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 boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 .

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, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. 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 (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting game balls 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.

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.

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. 3 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. 3, 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 (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for progressing the game, but also the states of the 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 timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby, through the switch circuit 110, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port. 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. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a 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 prefetching and judging a display result or a 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 designating the determination result such as the generation of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination to the effect control board 12 is performed. . 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 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 a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning 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 condition for starting 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". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The 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". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut 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.

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

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(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. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. 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. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, 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 S177 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 hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during the small hit of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". 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. Also, 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 control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7", and the effect processing during the big hit is finished.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, 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. Execute. 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 being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to a 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. Further, 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 the program and data downloaded via a communication line 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, the ratio of one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Description of Characteristic Portion 032IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 032IW will be described. In this example, the display screen of the image display device 5 is provided with a total pending storage display unit that displays the total pending storage count, which is the sum of the first pending storage count and the second pending storage count, in a identifiable manner. It is assumed that there is In addition, in this example, when a start winning to the first starting winning opening or a starting winning to the second starting winning opening occurs, the winning order is stored (see the reserved specific area described later), and the second starting winning opening is stored. The variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed in the order of winning the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening.

In addition, in this example, when it becomes a probability variable jackpot, for example, it is controlled to a 15-round jackpot game state, and after the jackpot game is finished, it is controlled to a probability variable state (In addition, it is controlled to a time saving state (high base state) along with the probability variable state may be used). Then, the variable probability state is maintained until the next big hit occurs. In addition, when the normal jackpot (non-variable jackpot) is reached, for example, the game is controlled to a jackpot game state of 15 rounds, and after the jackpot game is completed, the game is controlled to a time-saving state (high base state). Then, the time-saving state is maintained until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display is completed or the next big hit occurs.

Further, in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103), in the variation pattern setting process (step S111), the variation pattern in which only the variation time is set (in other words, in this example, the variation Whether or not there is a ready-to-win effect and the type is not set in the pattern) is determined and a variation pattern command is transmitted, and on the side of the performance control CPU 120, based on the received variation pattern command, during the variable display of the decorative pattern It is determined whether or not to execute the ready-to-win effect.

It should be noted that effects other than ready-to-win effects, such as pseudo-runs and sliding effects, may be configured to be set in the variation patterns.

(Start winning judgment process)
FIG. 8-1 is a flow chart showing the start winning determination process (step S101) in the special symbol process process shown in FIG. In the starting prize determination process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the first starting port switch 22A is in the ON state (step 032IWS1201). If the first starting switch 22A is not on, the process proceeds to step 032IWS1221. If the first starting port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether the number of first reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the number of first reserved memories for counting the number of first reserved memories). (whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) (step 032 IWS 1202). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to step 032 IWS1221.

If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 103 increases the value of the first reserved storage number counter by 1 (step 032 IWS 1203), and the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. is incremented by 1 (step 032IWS1204). In addition, the CPU 103 stores the winning order of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening in the reserved storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) in the area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter. , "first" is set (step 032 IWS 1205).

In this example, when the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts winning in the first starting winning opening), the data indicating "first" is set, and the second starting opening is set. When the opening switch 22B is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts winning in the second starting winning opening), data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 103 sets 01 (H) as data indicating "first" in the reserved storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) when the first starting switch 22A is turned on, and When the second start switch 22B is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating "second". In this case, if there is no corresponding reserved memory, 00 (H) is set in the reserved memory specific information storage area (reserved specific area). Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 102 .

Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes processing for storing them in the save area in the first reserved storage buffer (step 032IWS1206). It should be noted that, in the process of step 032 IWS1206, random R (random number for judging the jackpot), which is a hardware random number, random number for judging the jackpot type which is a software random number (random 1), random number for judging the variation pattern type (random 2) and variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, instead of extracting the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) in the starting switch passage process (at the time of starting winning) and storing it in the storage area in advance, it is extracted at the start of the fluctuation of the first special symbol. may For example, the game control microcomputer 100, in the variation pattern setting process (step S111), even if the value is directly extracted from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) good.

In the first reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this example, in the first reservation storage buffer and the second reservation storage buffer, random R (random number for judging the jackpot) that is a hardware random number, random number for judging the jackpot type that is a software random number (random 1), variation pattern type A random number for judgment (random 2) and a random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) are stored. Note that the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 102 .

Next, the CPU 103 executes a prize-winning effect process for judging in advance the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern type when the fluctuation based on the detected starting prize is subsequently executed (step 032 IWS 1207). Then, the CPU 103 performs control for transmitting the symbol designation command to the performance control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the performance processing at the time of winning (step 032 IWS 1208), and performs control for transmitting the variable category command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 032). step 032 IWS 1209). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first start prize designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 032 IWS 1210), and sets the value of the total pending memory number counter to EXT data to effect the total pending memory number designation command. Control for transmission to the control CPU 120 is performed (step 032IWS1211).

Note that the symbol designation command and the variable category command are production commands that designate the determination result of the winning determination (prefetch determination). Of these, the symbol designation command is an effect control command indicating whether or not a big hit will be made, whether or not a small win will be made, and the judgment result of the type of big win among the results of determination at the time of winning. In addition, the variation category command is an effect control command that indicates the determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is in the winning determination result. .

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second starting switch 22B is on (step 032IWS1221). If the second starter switch 22B is not on, the process is terminated. If the second starting port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the number of second reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the number of second reserved memories for counting the number of second reserved memories). (whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) (step 032IWS1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated.

If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit, the CPU 103 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step 032 IWS1223), and the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step 032IWS1224). In addition, the CPU 103 sets data indicating "second" in the area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) (step 032IWS1225).

Next, CPU 103 extracts values from random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes processing for storing them in the save area in the second reserved storage buffer (step 032IWS1226). In the process of step 032 IWS1226, random R (random number for judging the jackpot) that is a hardware random number, random number for judging the jackpot type that is a software random number (random 1), random number for judging the variation pattern type (random 2) and variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. In addition, instead of extracting the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 3) in the starting switch passage process (at the time of starting winning) and storing it in the storage area in advance, it is extracted at the start of the fluctuation of the second special symbol. may For example, the game control microcomputer 100, in the variation pattern setting process (step S111), even if the value is directly extracted from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) good.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning effect process (step 032IWS1227). Then, the CPU 103 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the performance control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the performance processing at the time of winning (step 032 IWS 1228), and performs control for transmitting a variable category command to the performance control CPU 120 (step 032). step 032 IWS 1229). In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 032 IWS 1230), and sets the value of the total pending memory number counter to EXT data to effect the total pending memory number designation command. Control for transmission to the control CPU 120 is performed (step 032IWS1231).

(Command analysis processing)
8-2 and 8-3 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The production control command received from the main substrate 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the production control CPU 120 confirms the contents of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 032IWS601). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter and the read pointer. The case where the two match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the command reception buffer stores the reception command, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 032IWS602). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step 032IWS603). The reason for incrementing by 2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read out at a time.

If the received production control command is a variation pattern command (a production control command that specifies the variation pattern of the decorative pattern) (step 032 IWS 604), the production control CPU 120 changes the received variation pattern command to the variation formed in the RAM 122. Store in the pattern command storage area (step 032 IWS 605). Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step 032IWS606).

If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (whether or not to be a big hit, whether or not to be a small hit, effect control command for designating a big hit type) (step 032 IWS 607), the effect control CPU 120 The received display result designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 032IWS608).

If the received effect control command is a pattern confirmation designation command (effect control command specifying that the stop pattern of the decorative pattern is confirmed and displayed) (step 032IWS609), the effect control CPU 120 sets a confirmation command reception flag ( step 032 IWS 610).

If the received production control command is a jackpot start designation command (production control command for designating the start of a jackpot game) (step 032IWS611), the production control CPU 120 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 032IWS612).

If the received production control command is a jackpot end designation command (production control command designating the end of the jackpot game) (step 032IWS613), the production control CPU 120 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 032IWS614).

If the received effect control command is one of the symbol designation commands (step 032IWS615), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received symbol designation command at the first empty start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. (step 032 IWS 616).

In the start winning command storage area, areas (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number are secured. In this example, each storage area 1 to 8 of the start winning command storage area has a storage area so that a pattern designation command, a variable category command, a start winning designation command and a total reserved storage number designation command can be stored in association. Secured.

If the received effect control command is one of the variable category commands (step 032 IWS617), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variable category command in each storage area 1 of the start winning time command storage area formed in the RAM 122 8 is stored in the storage area where the latest pattern designating command is stored (step 032IWS618).

If the received production control command is the first start winning designation command (step 032IWS619), the production control CPU 120 stores the received first starting winning designation command in each of the starting winning time command storage areas formed in the RAM 122. It is stored in the storage area in which the latest design designation command and variation category command are stored in the storage areas 1 to 8 (step 032IWS620). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 increases the pending display by 1 in the total pending memory display section, and updates the total pending memory count display in the total pending memory display section (step 032IWS621).

If the received production control command is the second starting winning designation command (step 032IWS622), the production control CPU120 stores the received second starting winning designation command in each of the start winning time command storage areas formed in the RAM122. Store in the storage area where the latest design designation command and variation category command are stored among the storage areas 1 to 8 (step 032IWS623). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 increases the pending display by 1 in the total pending memory display section, and updates the total pending memory count display in the total pending memory display section (step 032IWS624).

It should be noted that the total pending memory display unit may be configured to display so as to be able to specify whether the pending display is based on the first pending memory or the pending display based on the second pending memory. For example, at step 032IWS621, the white pending display is incremented by 1 to identifiably display that the pending display based on the first pending storage has increased by 1, and at step 032IWS624, the blue pending display is incremented by 1. , the fact that the pending display based on the second pending storage is incremented by one may be displayed so as to be identifiable.

If the received effect control command is a total pending memory number designation command (step 032IWS625), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received total pending memory number designation command in each of the start winning time command storage areas formed in the RAM 122. Stored in the storage area where the latest symbol designation command, variation category command and start prize designation command are stored among the storage areas 1 to 8 (step 032IWS626). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 stores the total pending storage number specified by the total pending storage number specifying command in the total pending storage number saving area formed in the RAM 122 (step 032IWS627).

If the received production control command is a total pending storage number subtraction command (step 032IWS628), the production control CPU 120 erases the first pending display in the total pending storage display section, and one remaining pending display. By shifting by increments, the display of the total pending storage number in the total pending storage display section is updated (step 032IWS629). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the total pending storage number stored in the total pending storage number saving area formed in the RAM 122 (step 032IWS630).

If the received production control command is another command, the production control CPU 120 stores the received production control command or sets a flag corresponding to the received production control command (step 032IWS631). Then, the process moves to step 032 IWS 601 .

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-4 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 032IWS8001). Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display result (stop symbol) is determined (step 032IWS8002). That is, by executing the processing of step 032IWS8002 by the effect control CPU 120, according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the decoration pattern is stopped) A display result determining means for determining the pattern) is realized. Incidentally, when a pseudo-run is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 032IWS8002, sets a chance symbol (for example, like "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-run. , a combination of a jackpot pattern that does not become a reach and a pattern that is shifted by one pattern) is also determined.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 032IWS8002, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not the hit is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the decorative symbols to be stopped based on only the variation pattern command. .

At step 032 IWS 8002, if the received display result designation command designates a variable probability big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of ornamental patterns in which 3 patterns are the same odd-numbered patterns as stop patterns. Also, if the received display result designation command designates a normal jackpot (unprobable variable jackpot), the performance control CPU 120 determines a combination of decoration patterns in which three patterns are the same even-numbered patterns as stop patterns. Also, if the received display result designation command suddenly designates a variable probability big hit or a small hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decoration symbols such as "135" as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of "missing", a combination of decoration patterns other than the above is determined. However, when the ready-to-win effect is involved, a combination of decorative patterns in which the left and right two patterns are aligned is determined. Also, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is the decorative symbol "stop symbol".

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

As for decorative patterns, a stop pattern (a combination of patterns in which the left, middle, and right are all the same pattern) that reminds us of a big win is called a big hit pattern. Also, a stop symbol that reminds us of a loss is called a lost symbol. In addition, the pattern (in this example, an odd number pattern) that reminds me of a definite variable jackpot is called a definite variable pattern, and the pattern that reminds me of a normal jackpot (in this example, an even number pattern) is a non-variable pattern. It says.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a probability variable lookahead zone effect start process for starting a probability variable lookahead zone effect (step 032IWS8003). "Probability variable look-ahead zone effect" is an effect that is executed over one or more times of variable display based on the winning determination result (prediction determination result) during the probability variable state, and if a big hit occurs within the effect period It is a production that always results in a variable hit (in other words, there is no case of a normal hit). Therefore, in this example, during the period when the variable probability look-ahead zone performance is executed, the variable probability state does not end with a normal jackpot, and the player can be given a sense of security for the continuation of the variable probability state.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a reach effect setting process for setting the reach effect (step 032IWS8004).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the ready-to-win effect when executing the variation pattern and the ready-to-win effect (step 032IWS8005). Then, the process timer in process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 032IWS8006).

The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices (parts for effect) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative pattern. Specifically, data related to changing the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. In addition, the process timer set value is set with a variable time in the mode of variation. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table, and performs control to display the decoration pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Incidentally, the process table is stored in the ROM 121 . Also, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

In addition, in the process table used when performing the effect control for the variation pattern involving the ready-to-win effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed. Process data indicating to display is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the simulated run and the sliding effect. may

In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the production device (the image display device 5 as the production component, the production component as the The control of the game effect lamp 9 and the speakers 8L and 8R as parts for presentation is executed (step 032IWS8007). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In this example, the effect control CPU 120 controls so that the decorative symbols are displayed variably according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command one-to-one, but the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the variation pattern command. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns to be used.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable time timer to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step 032IWS8008). Next, the effect control CPU 120 is stored in the first storage area (storage area 1) of the start winning command storage area (storage area 1). total pending storage number designation command), and shifts the contents of the command storage area at the time of start winning (step 032IWS8009).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172) (step 032IWS8010).

(Probability variable look-ahead zone effect start processing)
FIG. 8-5 is a flow chart showing the variable probability lookahead zone effect start process (step 032IWS8003). In the probability variable prefetch zone effect start processing, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not a probability variable prefetch zone effect execution flag indicating that the probability variable prefetch zone effect is being executed is set (step 032 IWS 301). If the probability variable look-ahead zone effect in-execution flag is set (that is, if the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is already being executed), the probability variable look-ahead zone effect start processing is ended as it is.

If the probability variable look-ahead zone effect in-execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probability variable look-ahead zone effect after completion flag indicating that it is the first variation display after the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is completed is set. (Step 032 IWS 302). If the probability variable lookahead zone effect completion flag is set, the probability variable lookahead zone effect start processing is terminated as it is.

In this example, by executing the process of step 032IWS032, after finishing the probability variable lookahead zone effect, the probability variable lookahead zone effect is not started again in at least the first variation display, and the probability variable lookahead zone effect is ended. It is configured to provide at least one variable display as a margin from to the start of the next probability variable look-ahead zone effect.

It should be noted that not only the aspect shown in this example, for example, after finishing the probability variable lookahead zone effect until the next probability variable lookahead zone effect is started, multiple times as a margin (for example, 2 times or 5 times) Variable display It may be configured to be provided.

If the flag is not set after completion of the variable probability look-ahead zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable probability state is in effect (step 032IWS303). It should be noted that whether or not in the variable probability state, for example, can be determined by checking the state designation command for designating the game state transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100, or the background designation command that can specify the game state. . If it is not in the probability variable state, the probability variable look-ahead zone effect start processing is terminated as it is.

If it is in the variable probability state, the effect control CPU 120 extracts all the symbol designation commands stored in the start winning command storage area (step 032 IWS 304). Then, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not there is a normal jackpot among the prize winning determination results indicated by the extracted symbol designation command (that is, whether or not there is a pending memory for a normal jackpot). (step 032 IWS 305). When there is a reserved memory for a normal jackpot, the probable variable look-ahead zone effect start processing is terminated as it is. Therefore, in this example, when there is a reserved memory that is a normal big hit, the probability variable look-ahead zone performance is not executed, and if a big win occurs during the execution of the probability variable look-ahead zone performance, the probability variable big win is sure to occur.

In addition, in this example, when there is a reserved memory that usually results in a big hit, a case is shown in which the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is not uniformly started, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, even if there is a reserved memory that will result in a normal big hit, it may be configured to be able to execute the probability variable look-ahead zone presentation up to the variation display that is one before the normal big hit. For example, when the fourth reserved memory is the reserved memory for a normal jackpot, the probability variable look-ahead zone performance may be executed until the variable display based on the third reserved memory is finished.

If there is no pending memory for a normal big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a winning judgment result indicated by the extracted symbol designation command for a variable probability big hit (that is, pending memory for a variable probability big hit). ) is confirmed (step 032 IWS 306).

When there is a pending memory for a variable probability big hit, the effect control CPU 120 uses a variable probability look-ahead zone effect determination table for the variable probability big hit as a table for determining whether or not to execute a variable probability look-ahead zone effect, Lottery processing based on random numbers is performed, and it is determined whether or not to execute the probability variable look-ahead zone effect (step 032IWS307). Then, when it is determined to execute the variable probability look-ahead zone effect (Y in step 032IWS308), the process proceeds to step 032IWS312.

When there is no pending memory for a variable probability big hit (that is, when there is only a pending memory for losing), the effect control CPU 120 uses a table for determining whether or not to execute the variable probability look-ahead zone effect. Lottery processing based on random numbers is performed using the variable probability look-ahead zone effect determination table, and it is determined whether or not to execute the variable probability look-ahead zone effect (step 032 IWS309). Then, when it is decided to execute a probability variable look-ahead zone effect (so-called false probability variable look-ahead zone effect) (Y in step 032 IWS 310), the effect control CPU 120 sets the maximum number of times of execution of the probability variable look-ahead zone effect (maximum 5 is set in a variation number counter for counting how many variations the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is to be executed (step 032 IWS311). Then, the process proceeds to step 032 IWS312.

FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the variable probability lookahead zone effect determination table. Among them, FIG. 8-6(A) shows a specific example of the probability variable prefetch zone effect determination table for the probability variable big hit used in step 032IWS307. Also, FIG. 8-6(B) shows a specific example of the probability variable look-ahead zone effect determination table for losing used in step 032IWS309. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-6(A), when there is a reserve memory for a probability variable jackpot, it is determined to execute the probability variable look-ahead zone effect with a probability of 40%. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), even if there is only a pending memory that will be lost, it is decided to execute the probability variable lookahead zone effect (guess probability variable lookahead zone effect) with a probability of 5%. be done.

At step 032 IWS 312, the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image in the image display device 5 to a background image (for example, a yellow display color background image) corresponding to the variable probability lookahead zone effect, and starts the variable probability lookahead zone effect. Control is performed (step 032 IWS312). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the probability variable look-ahead zone effect executing flag (step 032IWS313).

It should be noted that, in this example, when the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is started based on the fact that there is a pending memory for the probability variable big hit and it is decided to execute the probability variable look-ahead zone effect in step 032 IWS 307, after that, the variable display of the probability variable big hit is displayed. The variable probability look-ahead zone effect is ended when it ends or when the previous variable display that becomes the probability variable big hit ends (see steps 032 IWS 503, S506, and S514 of the probability variable look-ahead zone effect end processing to be described later). On the other hand, when the probability variable lookahead zone effect (so-called false probability variable lookahead zone effect) is started based on the decision to execute the probability variable lookahead zone effect in step 032 IWS 309 with only the pending memory that is lost, then at most 5 When the variable display of times is finished and the value of the variable number counter becomes 0, the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is ended (see steps 032 IWS512 and S514 of the probability variable look-ahead zone effect end processing described later).

In addition, in this example, if there is a pending memory that becomes a probability variable jackpot, the case is shown in which the variation counter is not set. The above value) may be set in the variable count counter so that the variable probability look-ahead zone production is continued until the variable probability big hit occurs.

In addition, in this example, when executing the false probability variable lookahead zone effect, the case is shown in which the probability variable lookahead zone effect is ended when the variable display is uniformly completed a maximum of 5 times. not limited to For example, it may be configured to end the probability variable look-ahead zone effect when the variable display is completed four times or seven times at maximum, or whether to end the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is determined by lottery processing. , it may be configured to end the probability variable look-ahead zone performance when the lottery process is won.

Also, in this example, when starting the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display start setting process (step S171) executes the probability variable look-ahead zone effect start process (step 032IWS8003) so that the probability variable look-ahead zone effect can be started. Although the case of configuring is shown, the processing mode is not limited to such. For example, in the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161) of the effect control process process (step S76), the same process as in FIG. Further, in this case, for example, even in the middle of the variable display of the decoration pattern, it may be possible to start the probability variable look-ahead zone effect.

Further, for example, in the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) side, in the winning determination process (step 032 IWS1207, S1227), the same process as in FIG. is determined, a command to that effect is transmitted, and the production control CPU 120 side receives a command specifying the start of the probability variable lookahead zone production, so that the probability variable lookahead zone production is started. good too.

(Reach effect setting process)
FIG. 8-7 is a flow chart showing the ready-to-win effect setting process (step 032IWS8004). In the ready-to-win effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the variable display to be started this time is a probability variable jackpot (step 032IWS401). It should be noted that whether or not the variable display is a variable probability big hit can be determined, for example, by confirming the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is a variable display that results in a variable probability big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute a ready-to-win effect with the variable probability symbol as a ready-to-win symbol (step 032 IWS 402).

In addition, in this example, if it is a variable display that results in a probability variation jackpot, the case is shown where the reach performance with the probability variation pattern as the reach symbol is always executed, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the ready-to-win production may be started with the non-probability-variable design as the ready-to-reach design, and the ready-to-reach production may be executed in a mode in which the non-probability-variable design is ranked up to the probability-variable design on the way.

Also, for example, the ready-to-win performance with the non-probable variable pattern as the ready-to-win pattern is executed, the big hit pattern of the non-probable variable pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the re-lottery performance is executed to confirm and display the big hit pattern of the probability variable pattern. It may be configured so that there is a case.

If the variation display does not result in a variable probability big hit, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation display to be started this time is a normal big hit (step 032IWS403). It should be noted that it is possible to determine whether or not it is a variable display that usually results in a big hit, for example, by confirming the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is a variable display that usually results in a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute a ready-to-win effect with the non-variable probability symbol as a ready-to-win symbol (step 032IWS404).

If it is not a variation display that usually results in a big hit (that is, if it is a variation display that results in a loss), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a flag is set after completion of the probability variable look-ahead zone effect (step 032IWS405). If the flag is set after the probability variable lookahead zone effect ends (that is, if it is the first fluctuation display after the probability variable lookahead zone effect ends), the effect control CPU 120 resets the probability variable lookahead zone effect after the end flag ( step 032 IWS 406). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 selects the ready-to-win effect determination table for after completion of the variable probability look-ahead zone effect as a table for determining the ready-to-win effect (step 032IWS407).

If the flag is not set after the variable probability look-ahead zone effect ends, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the value of the variation counter is 1 (step 032IWS408). If the value of the fluctuation number counter is 1 (that is, if it is the last fluctuation display during execution of the false probability variable look-ahead zone effect), the effect control CPU 120 uses the table for determining the ready-to-win effect as the final A variable ready-to-win effect determination table is selected (step 032IWS409).

On the other hand, if the value of the fluctuation number counter is not 1, the effect control CPU 120 selects the normal ready-to-win effect determination table as a table for determining the ready-to-win effect (step 032IWS410).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 uses the ready-to-win effect determination table selected in steps 032IWS407, S409, and S410 to perform lottery processing based on random numbers to determine the presence or absence of the ready-to-win effect and the ready-to-win pattern (step 032IWS411).

FIG. 8-8 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the ready-to-win effect determination table. Of these, FIG. 8-8(A) shows a specific example of the ready-to-win effect determination table for after completion of the variable probability lookahead zone effect selected in step 032IWS407. Also, FIG. 8-8(B) shows a specific example of the ready-to-win effect determination table for the final variation selected at step 032IWS409. Also, FIG. 8-8(C) shows a specific example of the normal ready-to-win effect determination table selected at step 032IWS410.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), in the reach effect determination table after the end of the probability variable lookahead zone effect (that is, when executing the first variable display after the end of the probability variable lookahead zone effect ), compared to the normal reach effect determination table shown in FIG. The total of 10% of the reach performance with the pattern) is high, and the execution probability of the reach performance with the non-variable pattern as the reach design is 50% higher than the reach performance with the probability variation pattern as the reach design. there is Therefore, in this example, in the first variation display after the end of the probability variable look-ahead zone production, the reach performance with the non-probability variable pattern as the ready-to-win pattern is likely to be executed.

Also, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), in the reach effect determination table for the final variation (that is, in the last variation display during execution of the probability variable look-ahead zone effect of Gusset), FIG. 8-8 Compared with the normal reach effect determination table shown in (C), the execution probability of reach effect is 40% (10% of reach effect with non-probability pattern as reach pattern and 30% of reach effect with probability change pattern as reach pattern. %), and the execution probability of the reach performance with the probability variation design as the reach design is higher than the reach performance with the non-probability variation design as the reach design. Therefore, in this example, in the final variation display during execution of the false probability variable look-ahead zone effect, the reach performance with the probability variable pattern as the ready-to-win pattern is likely to be executed.

In this example, by executing the processing of steps 032 IWS405 to S407, the execution probability of the reach effect in the first variation after the end of the probability variable look-ahead zone effect and the execution probability of the reach effect with the non-probability variable pattern as the reach symbol Although the case of increasing is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, it may be configured to increase the execution probability of the ready-to-win effect over a plurality of fluctuations or the execution probability of the ready-to-win effect with the non-probable changing pattern to the ready-to-win pattern after the end of the probability changing look-ahead zone effect. In this case, for example, step 032IWS407 is executed until the 10 times of variable display is completed after the probability variable lookahead zone effect is completed, and the reach effect determination table for after the probability variable lookahead zone effect end shown in FIG. 8-8(A) is created. may be configured to be selected.

Further, when the ready-to-win effect is determined in steps 032IWS402, S404, and S411, in step 032IWS8005 of the variable display start setting process, a process table including the ready-to-win effect of the determined ready-to-win pattern is selected, and step 032IWS8007 follows the selected process table. And by executing the effect processing during variable display (step S172), the ready-to-win effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols.

(Waiting process per special figure)
FIG. 8-9 is a flow chart showing the special figure per waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the special figure per waiting process, first, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is displayed is set (step 032IWS8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step 032IWS8306. In this characterizing portion 032IW, when a jackpot design is displayed as a stop design of the decoration design, a stop design display flag is set at step 032IWS8305. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the performance during the big hit is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbols have been stopped and displayed but the effect during the jackpot has not yet been executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbols of the decorative symbols in step 032 IWS8302 is executed. Without doing so, the process proceeds to step 032 IWS8306.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (loss symbol, jackpot symbol) (step 032IWS8302).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a probability variable lookahead zone effect end process for ending the probability variable lookahead zone effect (step 032IWS8303).

Next, when the jackpot pattern is not displayed in the process of step 032IWS8302 (that is, when the losing pattern is displayed) (N of step 032IWS8304), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 032IWS8312.

When the jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed in the process of step 032IWS8302 (Y in step 032IWS8304), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop pattern display flag (step 032IWS8305), and receives any jackpot start designation command. It is confirmed whether or not (for example, whether or not any jackpot start designation command reception flag is set) (step 032IWS8306). If any one of the jackpot start designation commands is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag (step 032IWS8307). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 also resets the big hit start designation command reception flag that has been set.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the big hit (step 032IWS8308). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer setting value to the process timer (step 032 IWS 8309), the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number In accordance with data 1), control of the performance devices (the image display device 5 as the performance component, the game effect lamp 9 as the performance component, and the speakers 8L and 8R as the performance component) is executed (step 032IWS8310).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during the big hit (step 032IWS8311), and ends the special figure per waiting process.

When it is determined not to be a big hit (N of step 032IWS8304), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step 032IWS8312), To end the waiting process per special figure.

(Possible variable look-ahead zone effect end processing)
FIG. 8-10 is a flow chart showing the variable probability lookahead zone rendering end process (step 032IWS8303). In the probability variable lookahead zone effect end processing, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not the probability variable lookahead zone effect execution flag is set (step 032IWS501). If the probability variable lookahead zone effect running flag is set (that is, if the probability variable lookahead zone effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the variation counter if it is set ( step 032 IWS 502).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable probability big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the variable display that ends this time (step 032IWS503). It should be noted that whether or not the variable probability big hit pattern is confirmed and displayed (whether or not it was a variable display that becomes a probability variable big hit) can be determined by, for example, confirming the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. . In the case where the variable probability big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, the process proceeds to step 032 IWS514.

If it is not the case that the probability variable jackpot symbol is fixedly displayed, the effect control CPU 120 extracts all the symbol designation commands stored in the start winning command storage area (step 032IWS504). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning determination result indicated by the first symbol designation command stored in the start winning command storage area is a normal jackpot (that is, the next pending (step 032 IWS 505). If the next reserved memory is a normal jackpot, the process proceeds to step 032 IWS514.

In this example, step 032IWS504 shows the case of extracting all pattern designation commands, but only the next pending memory and the second pending memory are checked in steps 032IWS505, S506, and S509. , and the symbol designating commands stored in the first and second items may be extracted.

It should be noted that, for example, if the number of pending memories is less than 4 and all of the pending memories are lost, it is decided to execute the false probability variable lookahead zone effect in step 032IWS309 of the probability variable lookahead zone effect start processing. Then, after that, the reserved memory for the normal jackpot is stored, and there may be a situation where the reserved memory for the normal jackpot is consumed before the five-time variation display is completed. may be determined as Y.

If the next reserved memory does not result in a normal jackpot, the CPU 120 for performance control makes the judgment result at the time of winning indicated by the first symbol designating command stored in the command storage area at the time of start winning a jackpot. It is confirmed whether or not it is (that is, whether or not the next reserved memory will be a probability variable jackpot) (step 032 IWS 506). If the next pending memory is for the variable probability big hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets the probability variable look-ahead zone effect end determination table for the probability variable big win as a table for determining whether or not to end the probability variable look-ahead zone effect. Using, lottery processing based on random numbers is performed, and it is determined whether or not to end the probability variable look-ahead zone effect (step 032IWS507). Then, when it is decided to end the variable probability lookahead zone effect (Y in step 032IWS508), the process proceeds to step 032IWS514.

If the next reserved memory does not result in a probability variable jackpot, the performance control CPU 120 determines that the judgment result at winning indicated by the second symbol designating command stored in the start winning command storage area is a normal jackpot. (ie, whether or not the second reserved memory is a normal jackpot) is confirmed (step 032IWS509). If the second reserved memory is for a normal jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 determines the end of the probability variable lookahead zone effect for the normal jackpot as a table for determining whether or not to end the probability variable lookahead zone effect. Using a table, lottery processing based on random numbers is performed, and it is determined whether or not to end the probability variable look-ahead zone effect (step 032IWS510). Then, when it is determined to end the variable probability lookahead zone effect (Y in step 032IWS511), the process proceeds to step 032IWS514.

It should be noted that, for example, if the number of pending memories is less than 3 and all of the pending memories are lost, it is decided to execute the false probability variable lookahead zone effect in step 032IWS309 of the probability variable lookahead zone effect start processing. Then, after that, the reserved memory for the normal jackpot is stored, and before the five-time variable display is completed, two or more variable displays are left and the reserved memory for the normal jackpot is consumed. , and it is possible that step 032IWS509 determines Y.

When the second pending memory is not a normal jackpot (N at step 032IWS509), or when it is not determined to end the probability variable look-ahead zone effect (N at step 032IWS511), the effect control CPU 120 , it is confirmed whether or not the value of the fluctuation number counter is 0 (step 032IWS512). If the value of the fluctuation number counter is 0, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag after completion of the probability variable look-ahead zone effect (step 032IWS513), and proceeds to step 032IWS514.

It should be noted that in step 032IWS512, based on the pattern designation command extracted in step 032IWS504, it is determined whether or not there is a pending memory that will be a probability variable jackpot. When it is determined that the effect is being executed), it is desirable to check the value of the variation counter to determine whether or not to end the probability variable look-ahead zone effect.

FIG. 8-11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the variable probability lookahead zone effect end determination table. Among them, FIG. 8-11(A) shows a concrete example of the probability variable look-ahead zone effect end determination table for the probability variable big hit used in step 032IWS507. Also, FIG. 8-11(B) shows a specific example of the probability variable look-ahead zone effect end determination table for normal jackpot used in step 032IWS510. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), even if the next reserved memory is a probability variable jackpot, it is determined to end the probability variable look-ahead zone effect with a probability of 5%. be. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-11(B), when the second reserved memory is for a normal jackpot, it is decided to end the probability variable look-ahead zone effect with a probability of 30%.

In step 032 IWS 514, the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image in the image display device 5 from a background image (for example, a yellow display color background image) according to the variable probability lookahead zone effect to a normal background image (for example, a blue display color). (color background image), and control is performed to end the probability variation look-ahead zone effect (step 032IWS514). Then, the effect control CPU 120 resets the probability variable look-ahead zone effect running flag (step 032IWS515). Moreover, the effect control CPU 120 resets the variation number counter if it is set (step 032IWS516).

By executing the above processing, in this example, when a probability variable big hit occurs during the execution of the probability variable look-ahead zone production, or when the next pending memory is a normal jackpot or a probability variable big hit, two When the reserved memory of the eye is a normal jackpot, the probability variable look-ahead zone effect may be terminated when the variable display is completed five times.

(Production mode of the probability variable look-ahead zone production)
Next, the effect mode of the variable probability lookahead zone effect will be described. FIGS. 8-12 and 8-13 are explanatory diagrams for explaining a specific example of the effect mode of the variable probability lookahead zone effect. In FIGS. 8-12 and 8-13, the display screen transitions in the order of (A), (B), and (C).

First, with reference to FIGS. 8-12, a description will be given of an effect mode in the case of executing the variable probability look-ahead zone effect based on the presence of a pending memory for a variable probability big hit. Normally, when the probability variable lookahead zone effect is not being executed, as shown in FIG. is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-12(A), below the display screen of the image display device 5, a total pending storage display section 032IW001 is provided, and a pending display corresponding to the current total pending storage number is displayed. be. FIG. 8-12(A) shows an example in which five pending displays are displayed in the combined pending storage display section 032IW001.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-12(B), it is assumed that one reserved memory is consumed and the variable display of the next decoration pattern is started. In this case, when the variable display is started, it is assumed that execution of the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is determined based on the fact that the currently stored pending memory includes a probability variable big hit pending memory (step 032 IWS 307). , S308). Incidentally, in the example shown in FIG. 8-12(B), it is assumed that the fourth stored reserved memory is the reserved memory for the probability variable jackpot. Then, based on the decision to execute the probability variable lookahead zone effect, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), the background image (for example, yellow display color background image), and the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is started (see step 032 IWS312).

After that, the reserved memory is consumed in order, and the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays. Then, the reserved memory that becomes the probability variable jackpot is digested, and in the variable display of the decoration pattern for the reserved memory, as shown in FIG. is displayed. Then, based on the confirmed display of the probability variable jackpot symbol (see Y in step 032 IWS 503), the image display device 5 is changed to a normal background image (for example, a background image with a blue display color), and the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is performed. is terminated (see step 032 IWS 514).

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8-13, a description will be given of an effect mode in the case of executing the false probability variable look-ahead zone effect when there is only the reserved memory that results in a loss. Normally, when the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is not being executed, as shown in FIG. is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-13(A), below the display screen of the image display device 5, a total pending storage display section 032IW001 is provided, and a pending display corresponding to the current total pending storage number is displayed. be. FIG. 8-13(A) shows an example in which five pending displays are displayed in the combined pending storage display section 032IW001.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-13(B), it is assumed that one reserved memory is consumed and the variable display of the next decoration pattern is started. In this case, when the variable display is started, it is assumed that the execution of the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is decided based on the fact that the currently stored reserved memories include only the reserved memories that will be missed (steps 032, IWS309, and so on). (see S311). Then, based on the decision to execute the probability variable lookahead zone effect, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), the background image (for example, the yellow display color background image), and the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is started (see step 032 IWS312).

After that, the reserved memory is consumed in order, and the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays. In addition, at the stage of starting the probability variable look-ahead zone production shown in FIG. is increased by two. Then, when the fifth variable display is completed after starting the probability variable look-ahead zone effect, as shown in FIG. Y), the background image is changed to a normal background image (for example, a background image with a blue display color) on the image display device 5, and the probability variable look-ahead zone rendering is terminated (see step 032 IWS514). In this case, a flag after completion of the variable probability lookahead zone effect is also set (see step 032IWS513).

Next, when starting the variable display of the first decorative pattern after finishing the probability variable look-ahead zone production, based on the fact that the flag after the probability variable look-ahead zone production has ended (see Y in step 032 IWS 405), high It is decided to execute the reach effect with the probability that the non-variable pattern is the reach pattern (see steps 032 IWS407, S411 and FIG. 8-8(A)). Then, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (D), in the variable display of the first decoration pattern after finishing the probability variation look-ahead zone production, a non-probability variation pattern (in this example, pattern "6") with a high probability The ready-to-win production with the ready-to-win pattern is executed.

(Execution pattern of probability variable lookahead zone production)
Next, the execution pattern of the variable probability lookahead zone effect will be described. FIGS. 8-14 to 8-16 are explanatory diagrams for explaining execution patterns of probability variable look-ahead zone effects. FIG. 8-14 (1) shows an execution pattern in the case of executing the variable probability look-ahead zone effect based on the presence of the pending memory for the variable probability big hit. As shown in FIG. 8-14 (1), when the probability variable look-ahead zone production is started based on the presence of a storage memory that is a probability variable big hit, at least when the variable display that becomes the probability variable big hit is finished, the probability variable look-ahead zone Terminate the presentation (Y at step 032IWS503, step 032IWS514, and see FIG. 8-12).

Also, FIG. 8-14 (2) shows an execution pattern in the case of executing the fake probability variable look-ahead zone effect when there is only the pending memory that results in a loss. As shown in FIG. 8-14 (2), when the false probability variable look-ahead zone effect is started, the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is ended when the variable display is finished a maximum of 5 times (Y in step 032 IWS 512, step 032IWS514).

In addition, during the execution of the variable probability look-ahead zone effect, the variable probability look-ahead zone effect may be terminated even when the next reserved memory is a reserved memory for a normal jackpot. In the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-14 (3), the probability variable look-ahead zone effect was started based on the fact that there was only a pending memory that would result in a loss. (Y at step 032IWS505, see step 032IWS514). In addition, FIG. 8-14 (3) shows the case where the holding memory next to the fifth variation display during the execution of the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is a holding memory that usually becomes a big hit, but for example, the probability variable look-ahead zone effect When the pending memory following the 3rd or 4th variable display during execution is the normally jackpot, the probability variable look-ahead zone performance is completed when the 3rd or 4th variable display is completed. It will be.

Also, during the execution of the variable probability look-ahead zone performance, the variable probability look-ahead zone performance may end with a low probability even when the next reserved memory is a suspended memory for a variable probability big hit. In the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-14 (4), the next reserved memory is a reserved memory that becomes a probability variable jackpot, but the probability variable lookahead zone effect is not continued, and the probability variable lookahead zone effect is ended. (steps 032IWS506 to S507, Y in step 032IWS508, step 032IWS514, and see FIG. 8-11(A)). In addition, FIG. 8-14 (3) shows a case where the holding memory next to the fifth variation display during the execution of the probability variable lookahead zone effect is a holding memory that becomes a probability variable big hit, but for example, the probability variable lookahead zone effect Even if the pending memory next to the 3rd or 4th variable display during execution is a pending memory that becomes a definite variable jackpot, the probability variable look-ahead is performed when the 3rd or 4th variable display is completed with a low probability. Zone production may end.

In addition, in the first variable display of decorative symbols after finishing the guess-probability variable look-ahead zone effect, the ready-to-win effect is executed with a high probability. In the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-15 (5), in the first variable display of the decoration pattern after finishing the false probability variable look-ahead zone production, the reach production is executed with a higher probability than usual, and a high probability At step 032, the reach effect is executed with the non-probability variation pattern as the reach pattern (see steps 032 IWS 405-407, S411, FIG. 8-8(A), and FIG. 8-13).

In addition, in this example, in the first variation display of the decoration pattern after finishing the probability variable look-ahead zone production of Gusse, the execution probability of the reach production and the non-probability variation pattern are used as the reach symbols. Although shown, it is not limited to such embodiments. For example, in the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-15 (5), even if the variable display of the decorative pattern for the first time after finishing the probability variable look-ahead zone production of Gusset, so as to execute the reach production with the same probability as usual can be configured to

Also, during the execution of the variable probability look-ahead zone effect, the variable probability look-ahead zone effect may be terminated even when the second reserved memory is a reserved memory that normally results in a big hit. In the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-15 (6), the probability variable look-ahead zone effect was started based on the fact that there was only a pending memory that would result in a loss, but after that, a new pending memory that became a normal jackpot was stored, and 2 Based on the fact that the first reserved memory has become a reserved memory that is a normal jackpot, the case is shown where the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is terminated (steps 032IWS509 to S510, Y in step 032IWS511, and step 032IWS514). Therefore, in the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-15 (6), it does not become a normal jackpot immediately after finishing the probability variable look-ahead zone effect, but it becomes a normal jackpot and a probability variable state after sandwiching the variation display that will be lost once. will end.

In addition, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (6), after finishing the probability variable look-ahead zone production, there is a case where the probability variable state ends with a normal jackpot after sandwiching the variation display that will be lost once. Although the case of controlling in a certain way has been shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured such that the probability variation state ends with a normal jackpot after two or three times of variation display that results in a loss.

In addition, when the probability variable look-ahead zone performance is terminated based on the fact that the next suspension memory is a suspension memory that usually becomes a big hit, the ready-to-win performance is executed at a high rate in the final variation during the probability variable look-ahead zone performance execution. Sometimes. In the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-15 (7), the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is ended based on the fact that the next pending memory is a pending memory that usually becomes a big hit, and the final variation during the probability variable look-ahead zone performance is In the case of the fifth variation, the ready-to-win production is executed with a higher probability than usual, and the ready-to-win production with the probability variation pattern as the ready-to-win design is executed with a high probability (step 032 IWS 408-409, S411, and FIG. 8 -8(B)).

In addition, when the probability variable look-ahead zone performance is terminated based on the fact that the next suspension memory is a suspension memory that becomes a probability variable big hit, the ready-to-win performance is executed at a high rate in the final variation during the execution of the probability variable look-ahead zone performance. Sometimes. In the execution pattern shown in FIG. 8-15 (8), the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is terminated based on the fact that the next reservation memory is a reservation memory that becomes a probability variable jackpot, and the final variation during the probability variable look-ahead zone performance is In the case of the fifth variation, the ready-to-win production is executed with a higher probability than usual, and the ready-to-win production with the probability variation pattern as the ready-to-win design is executed with a high probability (step 032 IWS 408-409, S411, and FIG. 8 -8(B)).

It should be noted that, if the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is terminated based on the fact that the next pending memory is a pending memory that becomes a probability variable jackpot, even if the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is terminated at the third or fourth variation, that It may be configured to execute the ready-to-win effect with a high probability in the final variation. In the execution pattern of the modification shown in FIG. 8-16 (9), in the fourth variation during the execution of the probability variable look-ahead zone production, the probability variable look-ahead zone production is performed based on the fact that the next pending memory is a holding memory that becomes a probability variable big hit. A case is shown in which a ready-to-win effect (in particular, a ready-to-win effect with a probability variable symbol as a ready-to-win symbol) is executed with a high probability in the fluctuation display of the fourth variation as it ends.

Also, when the probability variable look-ahead zone production is ended based on the fact that the next reservation memory is a reservation memory that usually becomes a big hit, even if the probability variation look-ahead zone production is ended at the third or fourth variation, Similar to the execution pattern of the modified example shown in FIG. 8-16 (9), it may be constructed such that the ready-to-win effect is executed with a high probability in the final variation.

It should be noted that, even in this characteristic portion 032IW, even if the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is terminated at the third or fourth variation based on the fact that the next retention memory is a retention memory that becomes a probability variation jackpot or a normal jackpot, Since there is a case where the ready-to-reach effect is executed with a low probability (step 032IWS410, see FIG. 8-8 (C)), although the ratio is low, the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is executed according to the execution pattern of FIG. 8-16 (9) may be

In addition, it may be configured to have various execution patterns, not limited to the execution patterns of the probability variable lookahead zone effects shown in FIGS. 8-14 to 8-16. For example, there may be an execution pattern in which the variable probability lookahead zone effect is started again after once ending the variable probability lookahead zone effect. In this case, for example, after once finishing the probability variable look-ahead zone production, immediately after the sense of crisis that the probability variation state may end by executing the reach production with the non-probability variation pattern as the reach symbol in the loss fluctuation, An execution pattern may be provided in which the variable probability lookahead zone effect is started again to give a sense of security.

As described above, according to the characteristic portion 032IW, it is possible to control to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) based on establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, derivation display of a jackpot pattern), and the advantageous state is It can be controlled to a different first special state (for example, time-saving state) and a second special state (for example, variable probability state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special state. In addition, in the second special state, if the control to the advantageous state is performed, a notice effect (for example, FIGS. 8-12 (B), (C) and FIG. 8 -13 (B), Execute the variable look-ahead zone effect shown in (C)). In addition, a suggestive effect that suggests that the first special state is controlled (for example, a reach effect with a non-variable pattern shown in FIG. 8-13 (D) as a reach pattern) is executed, and after the announcement effect is completed A suggestive effect is executed at a high rate (see Fig. 8-13). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the production effect after the advance notice production.

Specifically, if it is a period during which the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is being executed, it is possible to give a sense of security that there is no risk that the probability variable state will end because there is no normal jackpot, but on the contrary, the probability variable look-ahead zone When the performance ends, the player is reminded that the variable probability state ends with a normal jackpot, and the player feels disappointment. Therefore, in this example, by executing the reach performance with the non-probability variation pattern as the reach symbol immediately in the loss fluctuation after finishing the probability variation look-ahead zone production, the probability variation state may end. It is possible to realize a change in the production situation, such as a transition from a sense of security to a sense of crisis. In addition, after disappointing the player once by executing the reach performance with the non-variable pattern as the reach symbol, the reach is lost and the variable state continues, so the production situation of moving from a sense of crisis to a sense of security. A change can be realized, and the performance effect can be enhanced.

In addition, according to this feature part 032IW, after the announcement effect is completed, the effect that suggests that the predetermined condition is satisfied as the suggestive effect (for example, the non-variable pattern shown in FIG. 8-13 (D) is used as the reach pattern Reach effect) is executed. Therefore, the presentation effect can be enhanced by the presentation suggesting that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

In particular, in this example, after finishing the probability variable look-ahead zone production, the reach performance is executed with the non-probability variation pattern as the reach symbol in the loss variation, so the non-probability variation pattern that is lost is the reach symbol. It is possible to enhance the performance effect.

In addition, according to this characteristic portion 032IW, game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103)) and information from the game control means (for example, effect control A production control means (for example, production control CPU 120) for controlling production based on a command) is provided. Also, the game control means outputs variable display pattern information (eg, variation pattern command) capable of specifying a variable display pattern (eg, variation pattern). Then, the effect control means determines whether or not the variable display mode is the ready-to-win mode for one variable display pattern specified by the variable display pattern information (for example, the ready-to-win effect setting process (step 032IWS8004) reference). Therefore, it is possible to suitably execute the effect.

In addition, according to this characteristic portion 032IW, it is possible to control to the second special state after the end of the advance notice effect (for example, refer to the execution pattern of the probability variable look-ahead zone effect shown in FIG. 8-14 (4)). Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation after the end of the advance notice effect. For example, even if the probability variable look-ahead zone effect is ended, the probability variable state does not necessarily end, and the probability variable state may continue as a probability variable big hit, so disappointment at the end of the probability variable look-ahead zone effect feeling can be reduced.

Further, according to the characteristic part 032IW, when the control is performed to the first special state after the end of the notice effect, the first special state is controlled after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the end of the notice effect. End the advance notice effect (see, for example, execution pattern of probable variable look-ahead zone effect shown in FIG. 8-15 (6)). Therefore, it is possible to reduce disappointment in the case of being controlled to the first special state after the end of the advance notice effect. For example, after finishing the probability variable look-ahead zone production, it is not always the case that the normal jackpot is immediately finished and the probability variation state ends, but there are cases where the variation display of the loss variation is executed, so the disappointment at the end of the probability variation look-ahead zone production can be reduced.

In addition, according to this characterizing portion 032IW, variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols) is executed. Further, even when the advance notice effect is terminated in a variable display that is not controlled to an advantageous state, it is possible to change the state of the variable display to a ready-to-win state (for example, FIGS. 8-15 (7), (8 ) See the execution pattern of the probability variable lookahead zone production shown in ). Therefore, the performance effect can be enhanced. For example, even in the case of executing a false probability variable look-ahead zone effect, it is possible to give a sense of anticipation, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

In this example, the case where the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed in the order of winning the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening was shown, but such It is not limited to any form. For example, in a gaming machine in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol, the configuration shown in the characteristic portion 032IW may be applied. In this case, for example, if it is controlled also in the time saving state during the variable probability state, since the variable display of the second special symbol is almost executed during the variable probability state, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed a plurality of times. It may be configured to execute the probability variable look-ahead zone effect shown in this characteristic portion 032IW over the entirety of the game.

Also, in this example, the case where the variable probability prefetch zone performance is executed by changing the background image of the image display device 5 is shown, but the performance mode of the variable probability prefetch zone performance is not limited to such a mode. For example, by displaying a predetermined character image over a plurality of variable displays, or by operating a performance accessory over a plurality of variable displays, the probability variable look-ahead zone effect may be executed, and various aspects are conceivable. .

In addition, the configuration shown in this characteristic part 032IW is applicable not only to the case of executing the probability variable look-ahead zone effect suggesting whether or not the probability variable state continues, but also to the case of executing various zone effects. For example, it may be configured so as to be able to execute a zone effect suggesting whether or not the effect mode will change, and to apply the configuration shown in this characteristic portion 032IW.

Moreover, it is also possible to apply the configuration shown in the characteristic part 032IW to a slot machine. When applied to a slot machine, for example, the first special state is controlled to RT (replay time), and the second special state is controlled to AT (assist time) or ART (assist replay time). It may be constructed so that if a role is won during execution of the performance, it will always become an AT or an ART.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko machine 2... Game board 3... Frame for game machine 4A, 4B... Special symbol display device 5... Image display device 6A... Winning ball device 6B... Variable winning ball device 7... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R... Speaker 9... Game effect lamp 10... General prize winning port 11... Main board 12... Effect control board 13... Sound control board 14... Lamp control board 15... Relay board 20... Normal symbol display 21... Gate switch 22A, 22B... Starting port Switch 23...Count switch 30...Battering operation handle 31A...Stick controller 31B...Push button 32...Movable body 100...Game control microcomputer 101, 121...ROM
102, 122... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124... random number circuit 105, 125... I/O
120 ... CPU for production control
123: display control unit

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state when a specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display,
a state control means capable of controlling a first special state different from the advantageous state and a second special state more advantageous to the player than the first special state;
In the second special state, when controlled to the advantageous state, an advance notice effect for notifying that the second special state will be controlled after the advantageous state control is executed over a plurality of types of predetermined periods with different execution periods. a means for executing the advance notice production;
a suggestive effect execution means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting control to the first special state after the advantageous state control when the second special state is controlled to the advantageous state;
When the specific display result is not derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display in the variable display after the end of the advance notice effect, the suggestive effect execution means performs the variable display before the advance notice effect is executed. also executes the suggestive production at a high rate,
The advance notice effect executing means can execute the notice effect so that the player cannot recognize the predetermined period.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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