JP7367734B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball enters a starting ball entry section provided in the gaming area, a lottery is held to determine whether or not to move to a predetermined gaming state such as a winning gaming state. It will be done. In addition, for example, in a display device installed in a gaming machine, a display effect for one game in which a fluctuating display of symbols is started, and when the fluctuating display finally stops displaying, a stop result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. is executed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-81853

Here, it is necessary to increase the degree of attention to the game in the gaming machine, and there is still room for improvement in this regard.

The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances exemplified above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suitably increase attention to the game.

The present invention
A game ball firing means that fires the game ball to the game area based on a predetermined firing operation;
Ball entering means provided in the gaming area and into which a game ball enters;
information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entry means;
acquired information storage means for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Transition determining means for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined transition information;
The game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means being a transition compatible result in which the special information to be determined corresponds to the transition information. A special game state transition means for transition,
The acquired information is stored, with the start of the game replay operation using a predetermined notification means and the end of the game reuse operation as a notification result corresponding to the result of the transition determination of the transition determination means as one game time. a game round control means for controlling the predetermined notification means so that the game repetition operation for each game round is performed according to special information stored in the means;
Regarding the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition means, if the predetermined special information is subject to the transition determination, the predetermined special information may include information corresponding to the result of the transition determination. means for identifying a target at a timing before the target;
Based on the identification result by the destination identification means being a predetermined special result, the predetermined special information that is the target of the identification becomes the target of the migration determination, and corresponds to the result of the transition determination. specific notification means capable of executing a specific notification using the predetermined notification means or another notification means;
Equipped with
The specific notification means includes a means capable of executing a predetermined special performance as the specific notification,
At least a first performance and a second performance that is executed after the first performance are set,
Means for making it possible to execute the first performance at a first timing when ending a game round in which the special performance is not executed, in a game round after the acquisition of the predetermined special information; ,
means for enabling the second performance to be executed at a second timing when starting a game round following the game round in which the first performance was executed ;
It is characterized by having the following.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine in one embodiment. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the main configuration of a pachinko machine developed. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the main configuration of a pachinko machine developed. It is a front view showing the structure of a game board. It is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining display contents on a display screen of a pattern display device. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of various counters used for winning/losing lottery and the like. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining a validity table. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining a distribution table. 3 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in the MPU of the main control device. It is a flowchart showing the winning process for the operating port. It is a flowchart which shows information acquisition processing. 3 is a flowchart showing normal processing. It is a flowchart showing game time control processing. 3 is a flowchart showing data setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows fluctuation start processing. 7 is a flowchart showing a process for setting a variable display time. It is a flowchart showing gaming state transition processing. It is a flowchart showing the big prize opening opening/closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process for each round. It is a flowchart which shows the transition process after the opening/closing execution mode ends. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an outline of a suspension notice. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration for issuing a reservation notice. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a storage area for reservation. It is a flowchart which shows confirmation processing for reservation. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a variable display time table. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a pending command setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing corresponding to the suspension control command in the MPU of the production control device. It is a flowchart which shows fluctuating display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows processing for a fluctuation start. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining an outline of a lottery table for special fluctuations. It is a flowchart which shows processing for special fluctuations. It is a flowchart which shows processing during fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows processing during normal fluctuations. It is a flowchart which shows processing for special changes. It is a flowchart which shows the process for a variation end. It is a timing chart for explaining the outline of a game round. It is a timing chart for explaining the outline of a game round. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of special fluctuation. 12 is a flowchart illustrating processing corresponding to commands for hold control in the second embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the process of changing the fixed stop time of the game session being executed. FIG. 2 is a timing chart for explaining how the fixed stop time is changed. FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining (a) a suspension notice pattern table, and (b) and (c) an explanatory diagram for explaining aspects of a suspension notice in the third embodiment; FIG. It is a flowchart which shows processing for a fluctuation start. It is a front view showing the composition of the game board in a 4th embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a mode of suspension notice. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a mode of suspension notice.

<First embodiment>
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a pachinko game machine (hereinafter referred to as a "pachinko machine"), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the main components of the pachinko machine 10 developed. In addition, in FIG. 2, the configuration within the gaming area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 that forms the outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main body 12 that is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be rotatable forward. . The outer frame 11 is constructed by connecting wooden boards or the like on four sides, and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in a game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to island equipment.

The game machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 disposed behind the inner frame 13. An inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported relative to the outer frame 11. Specifically, when viewed from the front, the inner frame 13 is rotatable forward with the left side being the rotation base end side and the right side being the rotation tip side.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inner frame 13 rotatably supports a front door frame 14, and can rotate forward with the left side as the base end and the right side as the tip end when viewed from the front. It is said that In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 13 rotatably supports a back pack unit 15, which rotates rearward with the left side as the rotation base end and the right side as the rotation tip side when viewed from the front. It is said that it is possible to move.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its rotating tip, which has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 against the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. It also has a function of locking the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13 so that it cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using an unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 provided in an exposed manner on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

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

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

Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be explained based on FIG. 4. The game board 24 is router-processed to form a plurality of large and small openings that penetrate in the front and back direction. Each opening includes a general winning hole 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper operating hole (first starting ball entering section or non-priority starting ball entering section) 33, and a lower operating opening (second starting ball entering section or priority starting ball entering section). 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a main display section 43, an accessory display section 44, and the like.

When a ball enters the general winning hole 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper operating hole 33, and the lower operating hole 34, it is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) arranged on the back side of the game board 24, Based on the detection result, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In this case, when a ball enters the general winning hole 31, 10 game balls are paid out, and when a ball enters the variable winning device 32, 15 game balls are paid out. is executed, and when a ball enters the upper operating port 33, three game balls are put out, and when a ball enters the lower operating port 34, four game balls are put out. is executed.

Note that the number of game balls to be paid out is not limited to the above. However, in order to increase the advantage of the lower operating port 34 over the upper operating port 33, it is preferable to set the number of pieces to be dispensed by the lower operating port 34 to be larger than the number of pieces to be dispensed by the upper operating port 33. Further, in order to increase the advantage of the variable winning device 32 for each operating port 33, 34, it is preferable to set the number of payouts related to the variable winning device 32 to be larger than the number of payouts related to each operating port 33, 34.

In addition, an out port 37 is provided at the bottom of the game board 24, and game balls that do not enter various winning ports are discharged from the gaming area through the out port 37. In addition, a large number of nails 38 are planted on the game board 24 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are also arranged.

Here, entering the ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and refers not only to the manner in which the game ball is ejected from the gaming area after passing through the opening; It also includes aspects in which it is not done. However, in the following explanation, in order to clearly distinguish it from the entry of a game ball into the out port 37, the entry of a game ball into the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, the lower operating port 34, or the through gate 35 will be explained as follows. is also expressed as winning a prize.

The upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 are installed in the game board 24 as a unit as an operating port device. Both the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34 are open upward. Further, both the operating ports 33 and 34 are arranged in the vertical direction with the upper operating port 33 facing upward. The lower operating port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece consisting of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

The electric accessory 34a will be explained. The electric accessory 34a has a closed state (non-support state or non-guide state) in which it is difficult for game balls to enter the lower operating opening 34, and an open state (support state or guide state) in which it is easier for game balls to enter the lower operating port 34. can be switched to

The operating port case 33a constituting the upper operating port 33 protrudes toward the front and has a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front, with the upper side length<lower side length. At this time, the length of the upper side of the operating port case 33a (that is, the left and right width of the upper operating port 33) is set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the length of the lower side is set when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. The length is greater than the distance between the left and right electric accessories 34a. In addition, when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, the installation interval between the operation ports 33 and 34 is such that the distance between the operation opening case 33a and the upper end of the electric accessory 34a is slightly shorter than the diameter of the game ball. has been adjusted.

According to the above configuration, when the electric accessory 34a is closed, the game ball cannot enter the lower operation opening 34, and when the electric accessory 34a is opened, it becomes possible to enter the lower operation opening 34. Particularly at this time, in the middle of the movement of the electrically powered accessory 34a from the closed state to the open state, the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, which becomes an obstacle. It is impossible to enter the game ball into the lower operation opening 34 until the accessory 34a is fully opened, and winning is possible only when the electric accessory 34a is almost fully opened. In other words, the game ball falling from above hits the side of the operating port case 33a and is bounced outward, and does not directly enter the lower operating port 34. As a result, if the electric accessory 34a is opened in a very short period of time, it becomes extremely difficult to enter the lower operating port 34, and only if the electric accessory 34a continues to be in the open state, winning to the lower operating port 34 is extremely difficult. Winning a prize becomes easier.

In addition to the configuration in which the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 may have a two-stage structure with a narrow upper part and a wider lower part, or Approximately V-shaped guide pieces may be provided on both the left and right sides of the opening 33, or obstruction nails may be installed diagonally below the operating opening case 33a.

The variable winning device 32 includes a big winning opening 32a that leads to the back side of the game board 24, and an opening/closing door 32b that opens and closes the big winning opening 32a. The opening/closing door 32b is normally in a closed state in which game balls cannot win prizes or are difficult to win prizes, and if the transition to the opening/closing execution mode (opening/closing execution state) is won in the internal lottery, the opening/closing door 32b is in a predetermined state in which game balls are likely to win prizes. It can be switched to the open state. Here, the opening/closing execution mode is a mode to which the player enters in the event of a jackpot winning or a special winning winning. The opening/closing execution mode will be described in detail later. As for the opening mode of the variable winning device 32, the variable winning device 32 repeatedly opens the prize after a predetermined time (e.g., 30 seconds) or a predetermined number of prizes (e.g., 10) has been won as one round, and the upper limit is a plurality of rounds (e.g., 15 rounds). There are ways in which this can be done.

The main display section 43 and the accessory display section 44 are provided on a decorative member 39 disposed along the lower outer edge of the game area. The decorative member 39 extends from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces a window panel 62 provided on the front door frame 14 in order to make the gaming area visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and furthermore, The distance between them is narrower than one game ball. This prevents the game ball from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 39.

A main display section 43 and an accessory display section 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 39. In other words, the main display section 43 and the accessory display section 44 are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and the game balls are visible in front of both display sections 43 and 44. It is prevented from falling. In addition, on the upper surface of the decorative member 39, a part of the plurality of general prize winning holes 31 mentioned above is installed in an upwardly open state.

In the case where the variable winning device 32 enters the opening/closing execution mode due to winning a jackpot (or when the variable winning device 32 enters the opening/closing execution mode), the main display section 43 displays the big winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 in the opening/closing execution mode. a round display section RS for clearly indicating the number of times that a will be opened, a first result display section AS for clearly indicating the result of an internal lottery conducted based on winnings in the upper operation port 33, and a lower operation port 34. A second result display section BS is provided to clearly display the results of the internal lottery conducted based on winnings.

In the round display section RS, the display of the number of openings is started at the start of the opening/closing execution mode, and the display is ended at the end of the opening/closing execution mode.

In the first result display section AS, a variable display of symbols is performed using a winning in the upper operating port 33 as a trigger, and as a result of the stoppage of the variable display, an internal lottery conducted based on a winning in the upper operating port 33 is displayed. The results are clearly displayed. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the upper operating port 33 is a winning result that corresponds to the transition to the opening/closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the first result display section AS, and a variable display is performed. After this is stopped, the mode shifts to opening/closing execution mode.

In the second result display section BS, a variable display of symbols is performed using a winning in the lower operating port 34 as a trigger, and as a result of stopping the variable display, an internal lottery conducted based on a winning in the lower operating port 34 is displayed. The results are clearly displayed. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning entry to the lower operating port 34 is a winning result that corresponds to the transition to the opening/closing execution mode, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the second result display section BS and a variable display is performed. After this is stopped, the mode shifts to opening/closing execution mode.

Here, based on winning to either of the actuating ports 33, 34, a variable display is started on the corresponding result display section AS, BS, a predetermined stop result is displayed, and the above-mentioned variable display is stopped. This corresponds to one game play. However, one game round is not limited to the above contents, for example, a single result display section is provided, and even if a winning occurs in either operating port 33 or 34, that single result display section is provided. In a configuration in which a variable display is performed on the result display section, the game cycle is from the start of the variable display on the single result display section until the variable display is stopped while displaying a predetermined stop result. 1 time.

The accessory display section 44 is a display section for clearly indicating the result of an internal lottery conducted based on winnings in the through gate 35. In this case, in the accessory display section 44, the winning of the through gate 35 is used as a trigger to display the symbols in a changing manner, and as a result of the stoppage of the changing display, an internal lottery is performed based on the winning of the through gate 35. The results are clearly displayed. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning through gate 35 is a winning result that corresponds to the transition to the electric role open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display section 44 and a variable display is performed. After this is stopped, the state shifts to the open state. In the electric accessory open state, the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower operating port 34 is in the open state in a predetermined manner.

Note that the main display section 43 and the accessory display section 44 are configured by a segment display device having a plurality of segments, but are not limited to this, and may be configured using other display devices such as a liquid crystal display device. Good too.

The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 that variably displays (or variably displays or switches) symbols. Further, a center frame 42 is disposed in the variable display unit 36 so as to surround the symbol display device 41. The upper part of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10. This prevents the game balls from falling in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and is configured to prevent problems such as reduced visibility of the display screen due to falling game balls. .

The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display contents are controlled by a display control device to be described later. On the symbol display device 41, symbols are displayed side by side, for example, at the top, middle and bottom, and these symbols are scrolled in the left and right direction and displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the variable display on the symbol display device 41 is started based on the winning in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. That is, when a variable display is performed in the first result display section AS, a variable display is performed in the symbol display device 41 accordingly, and when a variable display is performed in the second result display section BS, a variable display is performed accordingly. At the same time, a variable display is performed on the symbol display device 41. For example, in the game round when the opening/closing execution mode corresponding to 15 rounds is entered, in which the big winning hole 32a of the variable winning a prize device 32 is opened 15 times as the opening/closing execution mode, the pattern display device 41 is set in advance. A predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line.

A first holding light emitting section 45 corresponding to the first result display section AS and the symbol display device 41 is provided at the upper left portion on the front side of the center frame 42. The number of game balls entered into the upper operating port 33 is held up to a maximum of four, and the number of held games is displayed by lighting the first holding light emitting section 45. Further, a second holding light emitting section 46 corresponding to the second result display section BS and the symbol display device 41 is provided at the upper right portion on the front side of the center frame 42. The number of game balls entered into the lower operation opening 34 is held up to a maximum of four, and the number of held games is displayed by lighting up the second holding light emitting section 46. As described above, since the upper part of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the first holding light emitting part 45 and the second holding light emitting part 46 is not hindered by falling game balls. ing.

A third holding light emitting section 47 corresponding to the accessory display section 44 is provided at the lower part of the center frame 42. The number of times a game ball passes through the through gate 35 is held up to a maximum of four times, and the number of held balls is displayed by lighting the third holding light emitting section 47. It should be noted that each of the reserved light emitting sections 45 to 47 may be displayed as a part of the symbol display device 41.

An inner rail part 51 and an outer rail part 52 are attached to the game board 24, and the inner rail part 51 and the outer rail part 52 constitute a guide rail, and the game ball launched from the game ball firing mechanism 53 is guided by the inner rail part 51 and the outer rail part 52. The ball is guided to the top of the playing area. As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball firing mechanism 53 is attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21, and fires the game ball by operating a firing handle 54 provided on the front door frame 14. An action is taken.

A front door frame 14 is provided to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window 61 that allows almost the entire gaming area to be viewed from the front. The window portion 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 62 described above is fitted therein. Although the window panel 62 is made of glass and is colorless and transparent, it is not limited thereto, and may be made of synthetic resin and colorless and transparent.

Light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the window portion 61. A display light emitting section 63 is provided above the window section 61 as a part of the various light emitting sections. Further, on both the left and right sides of the display light emitting section 63, speaker sections 64 are provided to output sound effects and the like according to the gaming state.

Below the window portion 61 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulge 65 and a lower bulge 66 that bulge toward the front are vertically arranged in parallel. An upper plate 71 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower plate 72 that similarly opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper tray 71 has a function of temporarily storing game balls put out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball firing mechanism 53 side while arranging them in a line. Further, the lower tray 72 has a function of storing surplus game balls in the upper tray 71. Game balls paid out from the payout device 96 of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper tray 71 and the lower tray 72 through a passage forming unit 73 provided on the back side of the front door frame 14.

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

As shown in FIG. 3, a main control device 81 and a performance control device 82 are mounted on the back side of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24).

The main control device 81 is equipped with a main control board that has a function of controlling the main control of the game (main control circuit) and a function of monitoring the power supply (power outage monitoring circuit), and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is configured to be housed in a board box 83 consisting of, etc. The board box 83 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers the opening of the box base. These box base and box cover are connected inseparably by a box connecting portion 85 serving as a separation preventing means (or connecting means), thereby sealing the substrate box 83. Since these boxes are connected inseparably by the box coupling portions 85, the substrate box 83 is required to be destroyed or a portion thereof to be removed in order to open the internal space of the substrate box 83. A plurality of box coupling parts 85 are provided on the long sides of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used to perform the coupling process.

Any configuration can be applied to the box connecting portion 85 as long as it connects the box base and the box cover in a non-releasable manner. The box cover is irreleasably coupled to the box cover. The joining process by the box joining unit 85 prevents unauthorized opening after the joining, and even if unauthorized opening occurs, such a situation can be detected early and easily. Even after being released, it is possible to perform the release process again. That is, the joining process is performed by inserting a locking pawl into at least one elongated hole among the plurality of box joining parts 85. When the board box 83 is opened in the event of a malfunction of the housed main control board or when inspecting the main control board, the box joint part 85 into which the locking claw is inserted is connected to the other box joint part 85. Cut the connecting part and the connecting part with the box body. As a result, the box base and box cover of the board box 83 are separated, and the main control board inside can be taken out. Thereafter, when performing the joining process again, a locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other box joining part 85. If a history indicating that the board box 83 has been opened is left in the board box 83, it can be easily discovered by looking at the board box 83 that the board box 83 has been opened illegally.

A plurality of coupling pieces 86 are provided on one short side of the board box 83 so as to protrude laterally. These coupling pieces 86 have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of pieces to be coupled 87 formed on the mounting base of the main controller 81, and the coupling pieces 86 and the pieces to be coupled 87 connect the board box 83 and the mounting base. A join process is performed between the two.

Note that as a trace means for discovering unauthorized opening of the board box 83, a seal may be pasted across the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the seal is removed from the place where it is pasted, the adhesive layer of the seal remains on the board box 83 side, leaving traces of it. Furthermore, the seal is provided with an IC tag that transmits a response wave containing identification information in response to a calling wave of a predetermined frequency, and when the seal is peeled off, the antenna of the IC tag is cut off and the above response is received. A configuration may also be adopted in which it is impossible to transmit waves.

The production control device 82 is equipped with a production control board that controls audio, lamp displays, and a display control device (not shown) according to instructions from the main control device 81, and the production control board is a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. 84.

As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, and a dispensing mechanism section 92 and a control device assembly unit 93 are attached to the back pack 91. The back pack 91 is made of transparent synthetic resin, and has a protective cover part 94 that protrudes rearward and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81, production control device 82, etc. from the rear. ing.

The payout mechanism section 92 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover section 94, and includes a tank 95 that is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a tank 95 that is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a game ball stored in the tank 95. A dispensing device 96 for dispensing balls. The game balls put out by the payout device 96 are discharged onto the upper tray 71 or the lower tray 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. Further, the dispensing mechanism section 92 is supplied with a main power source of, for example, 24 volts AC, and is equipped with a back pack board provided with a power switch for turning the power on and off.

Further, the back pack 91 is provided with an external output terminal 99 on the upper edge side, which is on the rotation axis side of the back pack unit 15. The external output terminal 99 includes an output terminal for outputting a signal when there is a shortage of game balls in the tank 95, etc., an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. An output terminal for outputting a signal each time the game machine is lent out, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the gaming machine main body 12 is opened, an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened, and an output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened, and when changing states such as opening/closing execution mode. An output terminal is provided for outputting a signal (or while transitioning to a state). Then, through these output terminals, signals regarding the state of the frame side are outputted to the management control device on the gaming hall side. Note that an output terminal for outputting a signal every time a predetermined number of game balls are lent out is not necessary in a so-called cash machine.

The control device assembly unit 93 includes a payout control device 97 and a power supply and firing control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply and firing control device 98 are arranged one on top of the other so that the payout control device 97 is located at the rear of the pachinko machine 10.

The payout control device 97 is configured such that a payout control board for controlling the payout device 96 is accommodated in a board box. In this case, fraud prevention means similar to the board box 83 of the main control device 81 may be applied to the board box of the payout control device 97.

The power supply and launch control device 98 includes a power supply and launch control board housed in a board box, and the board generates and outputs a predetermined amount of power required by various control devices, and furthermore, the power supply and launch control board is housed in a board box. The launch of the game ball is controlled by operating the launch handle 54. In addition, this pachinko machine 10 has a memory retention function for various data, so that even in the event of a power outage, it can maintain the state at the time of the power outage and return to the state at the time of the power outage when recovering from the power outage. It looks like this.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be explained based on the block diagram of FIG. 5.

A main control board 201 provided in the main control device 81 has an MPU 202 mounted thereon. The MPU 202 includes a ROM 203 that stores various control programs and fixed value data to be executed by the MPU 202, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 203. It includes a RAM 204, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like.

The MPU 202 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. Connected to the input side of the MPU 202 are a power outage monitoring board 205 provided in the main control device 81, a payout control device 97, various detection sensors 211a to 211e, and the like. In this case, the power supply and launch control device 98 is connected to the power outage monitoring board 205, and power is supplied to the MPU 202 via the power outage monitoring board 205. In addition, as a part of the various detection sensors 211a to 211e, winning-compatible ball entry parts (payout-compatible ball entry parts) such as the general winning opening 31, variable winning device 32, upper operating opening 33, lower operating opening 34, and through gate 35 are included. A plurality of detection sensors provided in the ball are connected to each other, and the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 makes a winning determination (ball entering determination) for each ball entering portion. Furthermore, the MPU 202 executes a jackpot generation lottery based on winnings to the upper operating port 33 and lower operating port 34, and also executes a support generating lottery based on winnings to the through gate 35.

A power outage monitoring board 205, a payout control device 97, and a performance control device 82 are connected to the output side of the MPU 202. For example, a prize ball command is output to the payout control device 97 based on the winning determination result in the winning ball entering section. In this case, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to when outputting the prize ball command. When a winning to the general winning opening 31 is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of 10 game balls is output, and when a winning to the variable winning device 32 is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of 15 game balls is output. A prize ball command corresponding to the payout of game balls is output, and when a winning to the upper operation port 33 is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of three game balls is outputted to the lower operation port 34. When a winning prize is specified, a prize ball command corresponding to the payout of four game balls is output.

Various commands such as a variation start command, a type command, a variation end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the production control device 82. In this case, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to when outputting these various commands. Details of these various commands will be explained later. Note that each of the above commands is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and various information is included as the information of the predetermined number of bytes.

In addition, on the output side of the MPU 202, a variable winning drive unit 32c that opens and closes the opening/closing door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an electric accessory drive unit 34b that opens and closes the electric accessory 34a of the lower operation opening 34, and a main display. section 43 is connected. The main control board 201 is provided with various driver circuits, and the MPU 202 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

That is, in the opening/closing execution mode, the MPU 202 performs drive control of the variable winning drive unit 32c so that the big winning opening 32a is opened and closed. Further, when the open state of the electric accessory 34a is won, the MPU 202 executes drive control of the electric accessory drive unit 34b so that the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. In addition, during each game round, the MPU 202 executes display control of the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS in the main display section 43, and when the variable winning device 32 is in the opening/closing execution mode, the main display section Display control of the round display section RS in step 43 is executed.

Furthermore, an external output terminal 99 is connected to the output side of the MPU 202, and through this external output terminal 99, the management control device (hall computer HC) on the gaming hall side receives information on ball entry into various ball entry sections and jackpots. Information regarding the lottery results, etc., is output. This makes it possible to grasp the status of the pachinko machine 10 on the hall computer HC.

The power outage monitoring board 205 relays between the main control board 201 and the power supply and launch control device 98, and also monitors the stable DC voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply and launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 96 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81.

The power supply and firing control device 98 is connected to, for example, a commercial power source (external power source) in a game hall or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power source, the necessary operating power is generated for the main control board 201, the payout control device 97, etc., and the generated operating power is indicated by a double line arrow. Supply through channels. Further, the power supply and firing control device 98 is responsible for controlling the firing of the game ball firing mechanism 53, and the game ball firing mechanism 53 is driven when predetermined firing conditions are met.

Based on various commands input from the main control device 81, the production control device 82 controls each of the holding light emitting sections 45 to 47 provided in the variable display unit 36, the display light emitting section 63 provided in the front door frame 14, and the speaker section. 64 and also controls the display control device 212.

The display control device 212 executes display control of the symbol display device 41 based on commands input from the production control device 82. In this case, in the production control device 82, based on various commands input from the main control device 81, the variable display time of the symbols on the symbol display device 41 and the type of symbol combination to be finally stopped and displayed are determined, A lottery is conducted to determine whether or not a reach event occurs and the content of the reach effect.

Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 41 will be explained based on FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

As shown in FIG. 6A, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 are set on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41: an upper row, a middle row, and a lower row. Each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is composed of main symbols and sub-symbols arranged in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper pattern row Z1, nine types of main symbols from "1" to "9" are arranged in descending numerical order, and one sub-symbol is arranged between each main symbol. . In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols from "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending numerical order, and one sub-symbol is arranged between each main symbol. In other words, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol row Z2, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and between the main symbol "9" and the main symbol "1". A main symbol of "4" is additionally arranged on the top, and one sub-symbol is arranged between each of these main symbols. That is, only in the middle symbol row Z2, 10 main symbols are arranged and it is composed of 20 symbols. Then, on the display screen G, the symbols of each of these symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are displayed in a cyclically scrolling manner in a predetermined direction. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6(b), on the display screen G, three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of nine symbols (3×3) are stopped and displayed. It is supposed to be done.

Furthermore, five effective lines are set on the display screen G, namely, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a lower right line L4, and an upper right line L5. Then, the variable display stops in the order of upper symbol row Z1 → lower symbol row Z3 → middle symbol row Z2, and with a combination of symbols with the same number attached to any active line formed, all symbol rows Z1 When the fluctuation display of ~Z3 ends, a jackpot video is displayed as the occurrence of a normal jackpot result or a 15R probability variable jackpot result, which will be described later.

In this pachinko machine 10, the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) correspond to "specific symbols", and when a 15R probability variable jackpot result occurs, the same specific symbols The combination is stopped and displayed. In addition, the main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) correspond to "non-specific symbols", and when a jackpot result usually occurs, the same combination of non-specific symbols will be stopped and displayed. Ru.

In addition, in the case of an explicit 2R guaranteed variable jackpot result, which will be described later, the variable display of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 ends with a combination of symbols with different numbers attached, and then the demonstration video is displayed. It is now displayed. In addition, in the case of an unspecified 2R guaranteed variable jackpot result or a special miss result, which will be described later, the variable display of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 ends with a combination of symbols with different numbers being formed, and then , common videos are now displayed.

Note that the manner in which the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above-mentioned one, but may be arbitrary, and may include the number of symbol rows, the direction in which the symbols are displayed in a fluctuating manner in the symbol rows, the number of symbols in each symbol row, etc. can be changed as appropriate.

A first hold display area Ga is set on the left side of the bottom of the display screen G, and a second hold display area Gb is set on the right side of the bottom of the display screen G.

The first hold display area (non-priority side hold display area) Ga includes unit hold display areas Ga1 to Ga4 of the same number as the maximum hold number when game balls enter the upper operating port 33, which are arranged side by side in the left and right direction. The area is divided into sections. Specifically, when a game ball enters the upper operating port 33, the maximum number of balls to be held is 4, and correspondingly, the first unit holding display area Ga includes a first unit holding display area Ga1, a second unit holding display area Ga1, a second unit holding display area Ga1, a second unit holding display area Ga1, A unit hold display area Ga2, a third unit hold display area Ga3, and a fourth unit hold display area Ga4 are set.

For example, if the number of reservations is one when a game ball enters the upper operating port 33, a predetermined reservation image is displayed only in the first unit reservation display area Ga1, and the game ball enters the upper operating port 33. If the number of reservations when winning is 4, a predetermined reservation image is displayed in all of the first unit reservation display area Ga1 to fourth unit reservation display area Ga4.

In addition, in the second holding display area (priority side holding display area) Gb, unit holding display areas Gb1 to Gb4 of the same number as the maximum holding number when game balls enter the lower operating port 34 are arranged side by side in the left and right direction. The area is displayed as shown in the section. Specifically, when a game ball enters the lower operation opening 34, the maximum number of balls to be held is four, and correspondingly, the second holding display area Gb has a first unit holding display area Gb1, a second unit holding display area Gb1, a second unit holding display area Gb1, a second unit holding display area Gb1, a second unit holding display area A unit hold display area Gb2, a third unit hold display area Gb3, and a fourth unit hold display area Gb4 are set.

For example, if the number of reserved balls is 1 when a game ball enters the lower operating port 34, the reservation image is displayed only in the first unit pending display area Gb1, and the game ball enters the lower operating port 34. If the number of pending items is four, the pending image is displayed in all of the first unit pending display area Gb1 to fourth unit pending display area Gb4.

A main display area P is set in an area on the display screen G that does not overlap with each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and the reserved display areas Ga and Gb, more specifically, in the upper right corner of the display screen G. The main display area P is made up of a plurality of (two) display sections, and variable display is possible by switching the display color in each of these display sections. Further, the main display area P is smaller than the variable display area in each symbol row Z1 to Z3, and each display part in the main display area P is smaller than each symbol (main symbol and sub symbol).

The main display area P corresponds to the main display section 43, and when variable display is performed in the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS in the main display section 43, the main display area P corresponds to the main display section 43. A variable display is also performed in . In this way, the variable display corresponding to the main display section 43 is performed in the main display area P in addition to the variable display by each symbol row Z1 to Z3 on the display screen G.

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Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be explained.

During the game, the MPU 202 uses various counter information to perform jackpot lottery, settings for display on the main display section 43, settings for display on the symbol display device 41, settings for display on the accessory display section 44, etc. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, a jackpot random number counter C1 used in the lottery for occurrence of a jackpot, a jackpot type counter C2 used when determining the jackpot type such as a probability variable jackpot result or a normal jackpot result, A reach random number counter C3 used for the reach lottery when the symbol display device 41 is off and fluctuates, a random number initial value counter CINI used for initial value setting of the jackpot random number counter C1, and a first result display section AS of the main display section 43 and a second result display section BS and a variation type counter CS that determines the variation display time of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and the main display area P in the symbol display device 41. Furthermore, an electric accessory release counter C4 is used to determine whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 should be placed in the electric role release state.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in the lottery counter buffer 231 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 204. In the lottery counter buffer 231, information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored as an acquired information storage means when a winning occurs in the upper operation opening 33 or the lower operation opening 34. The ball is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of .

The holding ball storage area 232 includes a holding area RE consisting of a holding area Ra for the first result display section and a holding area Rb for the second result display section, and an execution area AE. The holding areas Ra and Rb each include a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area, and are filled with lottery counter buffers according to the winning history in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. Each numerical value information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in 231 is stored in any area as pending information. Note that the pending information corresponds to special information.

In this case, in the first area to the fourth area, if winnings to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 occur multiple times in a row, the first area → second area → third area → fourth area Each piece of numerical information is stored chronologically in order of area. By providing each of the four areas in this manner, the winning history of game balls entered into the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34 can be held and stored up to a maximum of four, respectively. In addition, the reserved ball storage area 232 is provided with a storage area for the total number of reserved balls, and the total number of reserved balls storage area specifies the number of the winning history of the upper operation opening 33 or the lower operation opening 34 that is reserved and stored. Information for doing so is stored.

The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first area of the reservation area RE when starting the variable display on the main display section 43, and when starting one game round, the execution area AE Judgments are made based on various numerical information stored in the .

In detail about each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured such that, for example, the jackpot random number counter C1 is sequentially incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 599, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599). In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 completes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. Note that the random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value=0 to 599). The jackpot random number counter C1 is updated regularly and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when a game ball enters the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. More specifically, when a game ball enters the upper operating port 33, it is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204, and when a gaming ball enters the lower operating port 34, it is stored in the second result display section of the RAM 204. storage area Rb.

The value of the random number that results in a jackpot is stored as a win/fail table (win/fail information group) in a win/fail table storage area 221 as a win/fail information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the validity table will be explained using FIG. 8. As shown in FIG. 8, the validity tables include the validity table for low probability mode (low probability validity information group) in Figure 8(a), and the validity table for high probability mode (high probability table in Figure 8(b)). Probability validity information group) is set. That is, in this pachinko machine 10, a low probability mode (low probability state) and a high probability mode (high probability state) are set as the lottery modes in the win/fail lottery means.

Under the gaming state in which the low probability mode win/fail table is referred to during the lottery, the number of random numbers that result in a jackpot is two, as shown in FIG. 8(a). On the other hand, under the gaming state in which the high probability mode win/fail table is referred to during the lottery, the number of random numbers that result in a jackpot is 20, as shown in FIG. 8(b). Note that the number and value of random numbers for winning are arbitrary as long as the winning probability is higher in the high probability mode than in the low probability mode.

In addition, in each lottery mode, the lottery result is a winning result except for the random number value that results in a jackpot win, but in this pachinko machine 10, two types of winning results are set: a special winning result and a normal winning result. has been done. These differences will be explained later.

The jackpot type counter C2 is incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 29, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 29). Here, in this embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. These multiple jackpot results are determined by (1) the opening/closing control mode of the variable prize winning device 32 in the opening/closing execution mode, (2) the lottery mode in the win/fail lottery means after the opening/closing execution mode ends, and (3) the bottom line after the opening/closing execution mode ends. A plurality of jackpot results are set by differentiating three conditions: the support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the operating port 34.

Here, as a mode of opening/closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening/closing execution mode, the frequency of occurrence of winnings in the variable winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening/closing execution mode is relatively high or low. A high-frequency winning mode and a low-frequency winning mode are set. Specifically, in the high-frequency winning mode, the big winning opening 32a is opened and closed 15 times (high-frequency number) from the start to the end of the opening/closing execution mode, and each opening takes 30 seconds (high-frequency time). ) has elapsed or until the number of winnings in the big winning hole 32a reaches 10 (high frequency number). On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, from the start to the end of the opening/closing execution mode, the big winning hole 32a is opened and closed twice (low-frequency number of times), and each opening takes 0.2 seconds (low-frequency time). This continues until the number of winnings in the big winning hole 32a reaches 6 (low frequency number).

In this case, in this pachinko machine 10, when the firing handle 54 is operated by the player, the game ball firing mechanism 53 is configured so that one game ball is fired toward the gaming area every 0.6 seconds. Drive controlled. On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, the opening time of the big winning hole 32a for one time is 0.2 seconds as described above. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening time of the big winning hole 32a is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. Therefore, in the opening/closing execution mode related to the low-frequency winning mode, winning of game balls does not substantially occur.

In addition, in the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the number of times the big winning opening 32a is opened and closed, the opening limit time for one opening, and the opening limit number for one opening are as follows: The value is not limited to the above value and may be any value as long as the frequency of winnings in the variable winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening/closing execution mode is higher than that. Specifically, if the number of openings and closings in the high-frequency winning mode is higher than in the low-frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening is longer, or the opening limit number for one opening is set to be larger. good.

However, in order to clarify the difference in benefits between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, it is important to note that in the opening/closing execution mode of the low-frequency winning mode, winnings to the variable winning device 32 do not substantially occur. It is good to have a configuration. For example, in the high-frequency winning mode, for one opening, the product of the game ball firing cycle and the maximum number of openings is set to be shorter than the opening limit time, while in the low-frequency winning mode, for one opening, The product of the game ball firing cycle and the release limit number may be set to be longer than the release limit time. In addition, even if the firing interval of the game ball and the opening time of the big prize opening 32a for one time are not as mentioned above, in the low frequency winning mode, by setting the latter to be shorter than the former, It is possible to easily realize a configuration in which winnings to the variable winning device 32 do not substantially occur.

As for the support mode of the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34, when compared with the situation where the game ball continues to be launched in the same manner to the gaming area, the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34 is A low-frequency support mode (low-frequency support state or low-frequency guide state) and a high-frequency support mode (high-frequency support state or high-frequency guide state) are set so that the frequency of the open state per unit time is relatively high or low. is set.

Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the electric role opening state in the electric role-playing object opening lottery using the electric role-playing object opening counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 1/2). However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 34a is in the open state when the electric role open state is won is set to be greater than in the low-frequency support mode, and The time is set too long. In this case, in the case where the electric utility open state is won in the high frequency support mode and the electric utility object 34a is opened multiple times, the closed state from the end of one open state until the next open state starts. The time is set shorter than the opening time of one time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time between one electric accessory lottery and the next electric accessory lottery is set shorter than the low-frequency support mode. has been done.

As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability that a prize will be won in the lower operating port 34 is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. In other words, in the low-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the upper operating port 33 is higher than that of the lower operating port 34, but in the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the lower operating port 34 is higher than that of the upper operating port 33. The probability of winning a prize increases. When a winning occurs in the lower operation port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, so in the high-frequency support mode, the player plays the game while trying not to reduce the number of balls he has too much. be able to.

Note that the configuration for making the high-frequency support mode more frequently open to the electric utility role per unit time than the low-frequency support mode is not limited to the above, and may include, for example, a lottery for opening electric utility objects. It may be configured to increase the probability of winning the electric combination open state in . Furthermore, the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode may be set by differentiating any one condition or any combination of the number of times, opening time, and winning probability.

The jackpot type counter C2 is updated regularly and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when a game ball enters the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. More specifically, when a game ball enters the upper operating port 33, it is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204, and when a gaming ball enters the lower operating port 34, it is stored in the second result display section of the RAM 204. storage area Rb.

The destinations to which game results are distributed to the jackpot type counter C2 are stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in a distribution table storage area 222 serving as distribution information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the distribution table will be explained using FIG. 9. As shown in FIG. 9, the distribution table includes a distribution table (first distribution information group) for the first result display section in FIG. 9(a) and a second result display section in FIG. 9(b). A distribution table (second distribution information group) is set.

In the distribution table for the first result display section, as shown in FIG. Explicit high-probability game results or latent probability variable state results), 2R definite variable jackpot results (explicit high-probability game results or sudden probability variable state results), and 15R probability variable jackpot results (high-probability special game results). has been done.

The normal jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes a high-frequency winning mode, and furthermore, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the win/fail lottery mode becomes a low probability mode and the support mode becomes a high-frequency support mode. However, this high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games has reached the end standard number of times (specifically, 100 times) after the shift. In other words, the normal jackpot result is a jackpot result that causes the gaming state to shift to the normal jackpot state (low probability special gaming state).

The undisclosed 2R probability variable jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the win/fail lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the low-frequency support mode. be. In other words, the non-explicit 2R definite variable jackpot result is a jackpot result that causes the gaming state to shift to the non-explicit 2R definite variable jackpot state (non-explicit high probability compatible gaming state).

The clear 2R probability variable jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and furthermore, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the win/fail lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. . The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the win/fail lottery becomes a jackpot state win and the state shifts to the jackpot state accordingly. In other words, the explicit 2R definite variable jackpot result is a jackpot result that causes the gaming state to shift to the explicit 2R definite variable jackpot state (the explicit high probability compatible gaming state).

The 15R probability variable jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening/closing execution mode becomes a high-frequency winning mode, and furthermore, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the win/fail lottery mode becomes a high probability mode and the support mode becomes a high-frequency support mode. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the win/fail lottery becomes a jackpot state win and the state shifts to the jackpot state accordingly. In other words, the 15R probability variable jackpot result is a jackpot result that causes the gaming state to shift to the 15R probability variable jackpot state (high probability compatible special gaming state).

In relation to each of the above gaming states, the normal gaming state refers to a state where the win/fail lottery mode is a low probability mode and the support mode is a low frequency support mode.

In the distribution table for the first result display section, among the values of jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" correspond to normal jackpot results, and "10 to 14" are hidden. It corresponds to the 2R definite variable jackpot result, "15 to 19" corresponds to the explicit 2R definite variable jackpot result, and "20 to 29" corresponds to the 15R definite variable jackpot result.

As mentioned above, by setting the non-explicit 2R definite variable jackpot result and the explicit 2R definite variable jackpot result as the definite variable jackpot result, the form of the definite variable jackpot result is diversified. That is, when comparing the three types of variable probability jackpot results, the degree of advantage for the player is the highest for the 15R probability variable jackpot result, which is a high-frequency winning mode in the opening/closing execution mode and a high-frequency support mode in the support mode. In the mode, it becomes a low-frequency winning mode, but in the support mode, it becomes a high-frequency support mode.The explicit 2R definite variable jackpot result is the next highest, and in the open/close execution mode, it becomes a low-frequency winning mode, and in the support mode, it becomes a low-frequency support mode. 2R probability variable jackpot result is the lowest. This prevents the game from becoming monotonous and increases the level of attention to the game.

In particular, in the non-explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the win/fail lottery mode shifts to the high probability mode, but the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode as in the normal gaming state. In this way, it is possible to create a game state in which the win/fail lottery mode is a high probability mode even though the support mode of the electric accessory 34a is commonly the low frequency support mode, and it is possible to create a game state in which the win/fail lottery mode is the high probability mode. It becomes possible to predict whether the win/fail lottery mode will be a high probability mode or a low probability mode, and it becomes possible to increase the degree of attention to the game.

On the other hand, in the distribution table for the second result display section, as shown in FIG. 9(b), only the normal jackpot result and the 15R probability variable jackpot result are set as the destinations to which the game results are distributed. Of the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" correspond to the normal jackpot results, and "10 to 29" correspond to the 15R probability variable jackpot results.

As described above, in this pachinko machine 10, the game results are distributed in the case of a jackpot winning based on the jackpot winning based on the winning in the upper operating opening 33, and the case in which the jackpot winning is based on the winning in the lower operating opening 34. It is different from when you win the jackpot based on.

Here, regardless of whether the distribution table is for the first result display section or the distribution table for the second result display section, the probability of a variable jackpot result in the case of a jackpot win is the same. There is. In other words, in the distribution table for the first result display section, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the implicit 2R probability variable jackpot results, explicit 2R probability variation jackpot results, and 15R probability variation jackpot results is 20. ing. In addition, in the distribution table for the second result display section, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the 15R probability variable jackpot result is 20. Therefore, the probability that the winning lottery mode becomes the high probability mode after the opening/closing execution mode ends is that the probability of winning the jackpot is based on the winning in the upper operating port 33 and the probability of winning the jackpot based on winning in the lower operating port 34. (Specifically, 2/3).

However, if a jackpot is won based on a winning in the lower operating port 34 and a variable probability jackpot result occurs, the result will always be a 15R variable jackpot, whereas a jackpot is won based on a winning in the upper operating port 33 and In the case of a definite variable jackpot result, there is a probability of 1/4 that it will be an implicit 2R variable jackpot result or an explicit 2R variable jackpot result, and a 1/2 probability that it will be a 15R variable jackpot result. In other words, the probability of occurrence of the 15R variable probability jackpot result, which is the most advantageous for the player among the probability variable jackpot results, is that when the jackpot is won based on winning in the lower operating port 34, the probability of occurrence is higher when the jackpot is won based on winning in the lower operating port 33. It will be higher than if you win the jackpot based on the prize.

In addition, for the unspecified 2R variable jackpot result, as mentioned above, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the winning lottery mode will shift to the high probability mode, but the support mode will shift to the low frequency support mode, so the 15R variable jackpot result When compared with the clear 2R definite variable jackpot result, the electric accessory 34a is less likely to be in the open state, which reduces the chance of receiving a payout of game balls, and furthermore, the chance of receiving a payout of game balls is reduced, and furthermore, the chance of receiving a payout of game balls is reduced. There is a lower possibility that a lottery will take place.

As described above, there is a clear difference in the advantages for the player between the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting to win a prize in the lower operating port 34 of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, and accordingly, the frequency of winnings in the lower operating port 34 increases. Players' attention to the high-frequency support mode increases.

In addition, in this pachinko machine 10, as described above, when a winning result is obtained in the lottery, the result becomes a normal winning result or a special winning result. In this case, in the case of a normal losing result that occurs with a relatively high probability when the winning result is a losing result, there is no transition to the opening/closing execution mode, and furthermore, a change in the win/fail lottery mode and the support mode does not occur.

On the other hand, in the case of a special wrong result that occurs with a relatively low probability when the result is a wrong result, the result becomes a special wrong state. In the special losing state, the opening/closing execution mode is entered in a situation where a winning result is obtained in the lottery. However, the destination opening/closing execution mode is the low-frequency winning mode. Therefore, even if the result is a special loss, the game ball cannot be expected to enter the grand prize opening 32a. Further, after the opening/closing execution mode ends, the transition to the winning lottery mode and the support mode does not occur.

By setting the special winning result as described above, the opening of the big winning hole 32a of the variable winning device 32 can be used as a performance. Here, in addition to the opening/closing execution mode, if the win/fail lottery mode is a low probability mode and the support mode is a low-frequency support mode under normal gaming conditions, and the result is a special loss, the opening/closing is executed as a low-frequency winning mode. After that, the game returns to the normal gaming state. On the other hand, if the above-mentioned non-disclosed 2R probability variable jackpot result occurs, the system shifts to the opening/closing execution mode which is the low-frequency winning mode, and after that, although the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, the winning/failure lottery mode is high. It becomes probability mode. Then, in the event of a special winning result or an undisclosed 2R probability variable jackpot result under normal gaming conditions, the same low-frequency winning mode will be transferred to the opening/closing execution mode, and the support mode will then become low-frequency support. The difference between the two is that in the former, the winning/fail lottery mode is a low probability mode, whereas in the latter, it is a high probability mode. In other words, the occurrence of the special winning result and the non-disclosed 2R probability variable jackpot result under normal gaming conditions are caused by the behavior of each movable object, such as the behavior of the variable winning device 32 and the behavior of the electric accessory 34a of the lower operating port 34. However, only the internal lottery status is different. As a result, when the opening/closing execution mode, which is a low-frequency winning mode, occurs under normal gaming conditions, it is possible to imagine whether the winning/losing lottery mode has shifted to the high probability mode or not, and it is possible to continue playing the game. It becomes possible to increase the attention level of

In addition, when the win/fail lottery mode is the low probability mode, as shown in FIG. 8(a), the value of the random number that results in a special losing result is 2, similar to the value of the random number that results in a jackpot win. On the other hand, when the win/fail lottery mode is the high probability mode, as shown in FIG. This is one, which is less than the number of random number values that result in an outlier. In this way, by making the number of random number values that result in a special winning result smaller than the number of random number values that result in a jackpot win under the high probability mode, the probability of winning a jackpot is lower than the probability of a special winning result under the high probability mode. You can increase the probability of winning. In addition, by setting the number of random number values that result in a special outlier result to be smaller under the high probability mode than under the low probability mode, the probability of a special outgoing result under the high probability mode is lower than that under the low probability mode. can also be lowered.

The reach random number counter C3 is configured to increment sequentially by 1 within the range of 0 to 238, for example, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (ie, 238). The reach random number counter C3 is updated regularly and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when a game ball enters the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. More specifically, when a game ball enters the upper operating port 33, it is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204, and when a gaming ball enters the lower operating port 34, it is stored in the second result display section of the RAM 204. storage area Rb. Then, it is decided whether or not to generate a reach based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 203. However, in the game round that shifts to the opening/closing execution mode, the MPU 202 determines the occurrence of a reach regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display is the same in each gaming state, but may be set individually depending on the gaming state. For example, when the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display may be set to be larger than in the low-frequency support mode.

Here, the ready-to-reach display (ready-to-reach state) is equipped with a symbol display device 41 that can perform variable display (or variable display) of symbols (pictures), and the opening/closing execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is the high-frequency winning mode. In a gaming machine where the stop display result after the variable display is the special display result in the game round, the stop display result is derived and displayed after the start of the variable display (or variable display) of the symbols (pictures) on the symbol display device 41. This refers to a display state that is used to make the player think that this is a variable display state that is likely to result in the special display result.

In other words, by stopping and displaying the symbols for some of the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is established. This is a display state in which possible combinations of ready-to-win symbols are displayed, and in that state, symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the remaining symbol rows.

More specifically, as a step before ending the fluctuating display of symbols, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high-frequency winning mode is established on a preset active line on the display screen of the symbol display device 41. A reach line is formed by stopping and displaying combinations of reach symbols that are likely to occur, and symbols are fluctuated and displayed by a final stop symbol sequence under the situation where the reach line is formed.

To specifically explain the display contents in FIG. 6, first, high-speed fluctuation display is started for all symbol rows Z1 to Z3. In this case, it is difficult or impossible to recognize which symbol is displayed. Thereafter, the fluctuating display mode of the upper symbol row Z1 is switched from the high-speed fluctuating display to the low-speed fluctuating display in which the player can easily or easily recognize the displayed symbols. Then, when the fluctuating display of the upper symbol row Z1 ends, the fluctuating display mode of the lower symbol row Z3 is switched from the high-speed fluctuating display to the low-speed fluctuating display. After that, the variable display of the lower symbol row Z3 ends. In this case, a reach line is formed by stopping and displaying main symbols with the same number on any of the active lines L1 to L5. Then, when the fluctuating display of the middle symbol row Z2 switches from the high-speed fluctuating display to the low-speed fluctuating display and the opening/closing execution mode occurs, the main symbols with the same numbers as the main symbols forming the reach line are displayed. is stopped and displayed on the reach line, and the fluctuating display of the symbols in the middle symbol row Z2 is ended.

In addition, in the reach display, while displaying the combination of the reach symbols as described above, the remaining symbol rows display fluctuating symbols, and the background screen displays a predetermined character etc. as a moving image. These include those that perform a reach effect, and those that perform a reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen while reducing or not displaying a combination of ready-to-reach symbols. In addition, when the reach display is being performed or before the reach display, it is determined whether or not to display a preview using a predetermined image such as a predetermined character using the reach random number counter C3 or other counters. It's okay.

The variation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in sequence within the range of 0 to 198, for example, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variation type counter CS is based on the variation display time in the first result display part AS and the second result display part BS of the main display part 43, the variation display time of the symbol in the symbol display device 41, and the main display area in the symbol display device 41. It is used in determining the variable display time at P in the MPU 202. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process (described later) is executed once, and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time within the normal process. The variable type counter CS is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball enters the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34. More specifically, when a game ball enters the upper operating port 33, it is stored in the first result display holding area Ra of the RAM 204, and when a gaming ball enters the lower operating port 34, it is stored in the second result display section of the RAM 204. storage area Rb.

For example, the electric accessory release counter C4 is configured such that it is sequentially incremented by 1 within the range of 0 to 250, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The electric accessory opening counter C4 is updated regularly and is stored in the electric role holding area 233 of the RAM 204 at the timing when a game ball enters the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is held to determine whether or not to control the electric accessory 34a to the open state based on the stored value of the electric accessory opening counter C4. For example, if C4=0 to 190, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to be in the open state, and if C4=191 to 250, the electric accessory 34a is not controlled to be in the open state.

As already explained, the MPU 202 determines the variation display time in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS using the value of the variation type counter CS stored in the execution area AE. In making this determination, the variable display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 is used. In addition, in the MPU 202, the stop results in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS are determined using the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE. However, the stop result table storage area 224 of the ROM 203 is used for this determination.

<About various processes executed by the main controller 81>
Next, the timer interrupt processing and normal processing executed by the MPU 202 in the main control device 81 to advance the game in each game round will be explained. In addition to the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing and normal processing, the MPU 202 executes main processing that is started when the power is turned on, and NMI interrupt processing that is started when a power failure signal is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). However, a description of these processes will be omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, timer interrupt processing will be explained with reference to the flowchart in FIG. This process is started by the MPU 202 periodically (eg, every 2 msec).

In step S101, reading processing for various detection sensors is executed. That is, the state of various detection sensors connected to the main control device 81 is read, the state of the detection sensor (detection information from the detection sensor) is determined, and the detection information (winning detection information) is saved. For example, when it is determined that a ball has entered the upper operating port 33, a winning detection flag for the upper operating port is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204, and a ball has entered the lower operating port 34. If it is determined that the winning detection flag for the lower operation opening is stored in the various flag storage area 235. Further, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35, a winning detection flag for the through gate is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204.

Thereafter, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

In the subsequent step S103, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory opening counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1, and when these counter values reach the maximum value, they are each cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of each counter C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

In the subsequent step S104, a winning process for a through prize is executed in conjunction with a winning in the through gate 35. In the winning process for the through gate, it is determined whether or not the winning detection flag for the through gate is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204, and if the flag is stored, it is stored in the power holding area. On the condition that the stored accessory storage number is less than 4, the value of the electric accessory opening counter C4 updated in step S103 is stored in the electric accessory holding area. Further, the production control device 82 executes a process for lighting the pending light emitting section 46 of the variable display unit 36 that corresponds to the number of pending memories. If the winning detection flag for the through gate is stored in the various flag storage area 235, the winning detection flag is deleted and the winning processing for the through gate ends.

After executing the winning process for the through gate in step S104, the process advances to step S105, in which the winning process for the actuated openings associated with the winning of the operating openings 33 and 34 is executed, and this timer interrupt processing ends. do.

<Winning process for actuation port>
Here, with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 11, the winning process for the actuation port will be described.

In step S201, it is determined whether the game ball has won a prize (starting prize) in the upper operating port 33 based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the upper operating port 33. When it is determined that the game ball has entered the upper operating port 33, in step S202, a prize ball command is set for making the payout control device 97 pay out three game balls. In the following step S203, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the gaming hall side that the game ball has won in the upper operating port 33. In step S204, the value stored in the pending number storage area of the first result display section holding area Ra is read, and the start pending storage number RaN stored in the first result display section holding area Ra is set. (Hereinafter, also referred to as the first start pending storage number RaN). Thereafter, in step S205, information acquisition processing is performed to store the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the fluctuation type counter CS, and the main prize winning process is ended.

When it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not entered the upper operating port 33, in step S206, it is determined whether the gaming ball has entered the lower operating port 34 (starting prize) or not. Determination is made based on the detection state of the detection sensor. If it is determined that the game ball has entered the lower operating port 34, a prize ball command is set in the payout control device 97 to pay out four game balls in step S207. In the subsequent step S208, an external signal setting process is performed to output a signal to the management control device on the gaming hall side that the game ball has won in the lower operating port 34. In step S209, the value stored in the pending number storage area of the second result display section holding area Rb is read, and the start pending storage number RbN stored in the second result display section holding area Rb is set. (Hereinafter, also referred to as the second start pending storage number RbN). Thereafter, information acquisition processing is performed in step S205, and the main prize winning processing is ended.

On the other hand, if both Step S201 and Step S206 are NO, that is, if the game ball does not win in either the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, the main winning process is directly ended.

The prize ball command set in steps S202 and S207 above is transmitted to the payout control device 97 in external output processing S401 of the normal processing described later.

Here, the information acquisition process in step S205 will be explained in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 12.

In the information acquisition process, first, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the start hold memory number N (RaN or RbN) set in step S204 or step S209 described above is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). judge. If the starting pending memory number N is the upper limit value, this information acquisition process is immediately terminated, and if it is less than the upper limit value, the starting pending memory number N in the corresponding result display holding area is set in step S302. At the same time, the value stored in the total reservation number storage area in step S303 (hereinafter referred to as common reservation number CRN) is incremented by 1.

In the following step S304, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, reach random number counter C3, and fluctuation type counter CS updated in step S103 are stored in the free storage area of the corresponding result display holding area. It is stored in the first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages incremented by 1 in step S302.

In other words, when the start pending memory number RaN for the upper operation opening is set, each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, reach random number counter C3, and fluctuation type counter CS updated in step S103. is stored in the first storage area among the free storage areas of the upper operating port holding area Ra, that is, the holding area Ra corresponding to the upper operating port start pending storage number RaN incremented by 1 in step S302.

In addition, when the start pending storage number RbN for the lower operating port is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, jackpot type counter C2, and reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are set for the lower operating port. The storage area Rb is stored in the first storage area among the empty storage areas of the storage area Rb, that is, the storage area Rb corresponding to the starting storage number RbN for the lower operating opening incremented by 1 in step S302.

In subsequent steps S305 and S306, the production control device 82 and display control device 212, which are sub-side (auxiliary side) control devices, are made to recognize that a winning has occurred in the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, and will be described later. A confirmation process for a hold and a process for setting a hold command, which are processes for executing a hold notice, are executed. Thereafter, if the entry award detection flag is stored, the flag is deleted and the information acquisition process is ended.

The hold command set in the hold command setting process in step S306 will be sent to the production control device 82 in the external output process (step S401) of the normal process, which will be described later. 33 and the lower operating port 34, the production control device 82 displays the pending display area Ga by receiving the pending command. , Gb in accordance with the increase in the number of pending items.

Specifically, if the command received by the display control device 212 via the production control device 82 corresponds to winning in the upper operation opening 33, the reserved display area for the upper operation opening Processing for displaying the above-mentioned pending image on Ga is executed. In the hold display area Ga, hold images are displayed sequentially from the left side. For example, if the start hold memory number RaN for the upper operating port is 1, the hold image is displayed in the first unit hold display area Ga1 at the left end. If the start pending memory number RaN is 4, the pending image is displayed in all pending display areas Ga1 to Ga4. In addition, if the command received by the display control device 212 via the production control device 82 corresponds to winning to the lower operation opening 34, it is held in the reservation display area Gb for the lower operation opening. Execute processing to display the image. In the hold display area Gb, hold images are displayed sequentially from the left side. For example, if the start hold memory number RbN for the lower operating port is 1, the hold image is displayed in the first unit hold display area Gb1 at the left end. If the starting pending memory number RbN is 4, the pending image is displayed in all pending display areas Gb1 to Gb4. Note that a detailed explanation of each process in steps S305 and S306 will be given later.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process that is started upon power-on is executed, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process. As an overview, the processing in steps S401 to S406 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 msec, and the counter update processing in steps S408 and S409 is executed in the remaining time.

In normal processing, first, in step S401, external signal output processing is executed. In the external signal output process of step S401, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each sub-side control device. Specifically, the presence or absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if a prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 97. Further, if a command for effect such as a variation command, a type command, a variation end command, etc. is set, it is transmitted to the effect control device 82.

Next, in step S402, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

In the subsequent step S403, a game round control process for controlling the game in each game round is executed. In this game round control process, jackpot determination, setting of variable display of symbols by the symbol display device 41, display control of the main display section 43, etc. are performed.

After executing the game time control process in step S403, the process advances to step S404, and a game state transition process is executed. Although details will be described later, this gaming state transition process causes the gaming state to shift to an opening/closing execution mode, a high probability mode, a high frequency support mode, or the like. The details of the gaming cycle control process in step S403 and the gaming state transition process in step S404 will be described later.

In the subsequent step S405, an electric utility support process for driving and controlling the electric accessory 34a provided at the lower operating port 34 is executed. In this process for electric role support, numerical information acquired from the electric role accessory release counter C4 stored in the electric role holding area 233 of the RAM 204 is used to determine whether or not to open the electric role object 34a. A lottery is held, and if the electric accessory open state is won, opening/closing processing of the electric accessory 34a is executed. In addition, display control of the accessory display section 44 is performed so as to teach the lottery results of the electric prize opening lottery.

Here, as already explained, a low-frequency support mode and a high-frequency support mode are set as modes of support by the electric accessory 34a, and transition to either support mode is performed in the game state transition process. be exposed. After this process, if the high-frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204, the mode becomes high-frequency support mode, and if the flag is not set, the mode becomes low-frequency support mode.

In the electric support support process, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is set by determining whether the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. In the case of the high-frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 34a is in the open state is set to be greater than that in the low-frequency support mode, and the number of times the electric accessory 34a is in the open state is set to be greater than that in the low-frequency support mode. Set the opening time to be longer. In addition, in the case of the high-frequency support mode, if the electric role open state is won and the electric role open state occurs multiple times, the next open state will start after one open state ends. The closing time is set to be shorter than the opening time.

Incidentally, when shifting to the opening/closing execution mode, even if the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204, the support mode is forcibly set to the low frequency support mode.

After that, in step S406, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, the solenoid of the game ball launch mechanism 53 is excited once every predetermined period (for example, 0.6 sec) on the condition that a launch permission signal is input from the power supply and launch control device 98. . As a result, the game ball is launched toward the game area PE.

In the following step S407, it is determined whether the execution timing of the next normal process has arrived, that is, whether a predetermined time (4 msec in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated.

That is, in step S408, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204. Furthermore, in step S409, the variation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the change type counter CS is incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum value, they are cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204.

Here, since the execution time of each process in steps S401 to S406 changes depending on the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant but fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using this remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) can be randomly updated, and similarly The variation type counter CS can also be updated randomly.

<Game time control processing>
Next, the game time control process in step S403 will be explained with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 to 17.

In the game time control process, first in step S501, it is determined whether or not the opening/closing execution mode is in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether the opening/closing execution mode flag (opening/closing execution state information) is stored (stored) in the opening/closing execution mode flag storage area (opening/closing execution state information storage means) in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. do. The opening/closing execution mode flag is stored when the gaming state is transferred to the opening/closing execution mode in a gaming state transition process to be described later, and is cleared when the opening/closing execution mode is ended in the same gaming state transition process.

If it is in the opening/closing execution mode, the main game is continued without executing any of the processes after step S502, that is, the process for starting the game round in steps S503 to S505 and the process for advancing the game round in steps S506 to S509. The control process ends. In other words, when the opening/closing execution mode is in effect, the game round will not be started regardless of whether or not a prize has been won through the operating ports 33, 34.

If the opening/closing execution mode is not in progress, it is determined in step S502 whether or not the main display section 43 is in a variable display mode. Specifically, it is determined whether either the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS is displaying a variable display. This determination is made by determining whether or not the variable display flag (variable display information) is stored (stored) in the variable display flag storage area (variable display information storage means) in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. This is done by making a judgment. The fluctuating display flag is stored when a fluctuating display is started in either the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS, and is cleared when the fluctuating display ends.

If the main display section 43 is not in the fluctuating display mode, the process advances to steps S503 to S505 for starting a game round. In the game round start process, first in step S503, it is determined whether the common reservation number CRN is "0". When the common reservation number CRN is "0", it means that the start reservation storage numbers RaN and RbN are "0" for both the upper operation port 33 and the lower operation port 34. Therefore, the game time control process is immediately ended. If the common reservation number CRN is not "0", in step S504, the data stored in the reservation area Ra for the first result display section or the reservation area Rb for the second result display section is set for variable display. After executing the data setting process and further executing the variation start process for starting the variable display on the main display section 43 and the variable display on the symbol display device 41 in step S505, the present game round control process is ended.

Here, the data setting process in step S504 and the fluctuation start process in step S505 will be described in detail below.

First, data setting processing will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 15.

In the data setting process, first in step S601, it is determined whether the second start pending storage number RbN stored in the second result display section holding area Rb is "0". If the second start pending memory number RbN is "0", the data setting process for the first result display section in steps S602 to S607 is executed, and if the second start pending memory number RbN is not "0", executes data setting processing for the second result display section in steps S608 to S613.

Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is the case where the common reservation number CRN is 1 or more, as already explained. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether the second start hold memory number RbN is "0" or not, and if it is not "0", that is, the hold information for variable display is If it is stored, the data stored in the second result display holding area Rb is set as a variable display, regardless of whether the first start hold storage number RaN is 1 or more. I made it. As a result, when the reservation information is stored in both the first result display section reservation area Ra and the second result display section reservation area Rb, the second result display section reservation area corresponding to the lower operation port 34 is stored. Priority will be given to the reservation information stored in area Rb.

In the data setting process for the first result display section, first in step S602, the first start pending storage number RaN of the first result display section reservation area Ra is decremented by one. In the following step S603, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by 1. Thereafter, in step S604, the data stored in the first area of the first result display holding area Ra is moved to the execution area AE.

Thereafter, in step S605, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first result display reservation area Ra is executed. This data shift processing is a process that sequentially shifts the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and also clears the data stored in the second area → first area, The data in each area is shifted in the following order: 3rd area → 2nd area, 4th area → 3rd area, and so on.

In the subsequent step S606, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is stored in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the other flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. If it is stored, it is erased; if it is not stored, that state is maintained. The second result display section flag is information for specifying whether the current variable display is started in the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS.

In the subsequent step S607, a shift command (shift occurrence information) is set, which is information for making the production control device 82, which is a sub-side control device, recognize that the data in the reservation area has been shifted. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information indicating that the holding area to which data has been shifted this time corresponds to the holding area Ra for the first result display section, that is, the upper operating port 33 is stored. A shift command including information that it is compatible is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the production control device 82. After that, this data setting process ends.

The shift command set in step S607 is transmitted to the production control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 17). Based on the received shift command, the performance control device 82 adjusts the display in the first reservation light emitting section 45 of the variable display unit 36 and the display in the first reservation display area Ga of the symbol display device 41 to correspond to the decrease in the number of reservations. and execute the process to change it. This will be explained in detail later.

In the data setting process for the second result display section, first in step S608, the second start pending storage number RbN in the second result display section reservation area Rb is decremented by one. In the following step S609, the common reservation number CRN is decremented by 1. Thereafter, in step S610, the data stored in the first area of the second result display holding area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

Thereafter, in step S611, a process is executed to shift the data stored in the storage area of the second result display section holding area Rb. This data shift processing is a process that sequentially shifts the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and also clears the data stored in the second area → first area, The data in each area is shifted in the following order: 3rd area → 2nd area, 4th area → 3rd area, and so on.

In the subsequent step S612, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is stored in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the other flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. If it is not stored, the second result display section flag is stored, and if it is stored, that state is maintained.

In the subsequent step S613, a shift command (shift occurrence information) is set, which is information for making the production control device 82, which is a sub-side control device, recognize that the data in the reservation area has been shifted. In this case, information is obtained from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 that the holding area that is the target of the current data shift corresponds to the holding area Rb for the second result display section, that is, it corresponds to the lower operating port 34. A shift command including information on what is being done is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the production control device 82. After that, this data setting process ends.

The shift command set in step S613 is transmitted to the production control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). In the production control device 82, based on the received shift command, the display in the second reservation light emitting section 46 of the variable display unit 36 and the display in the second reservation display area Gb of the symbol display device 41 are adjusted to correspond to the decrease in the number of reservations. and execute the process to change it. This will be explained in detail later.

Next, the fluctuation start process will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 16.

In the variation start process, first in step S701, it is determined whether the win/fail lottery mode is the high probability mode. Specifically, it is determined whether a high probability mode flag (high probability state information) is stored (stored) in a high probability mode flag storage area (high probability state information storage means) provided in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. Determine whether The high probability mode flag is a flag that is stored at the end of the opening/closing execution mode related to the occurrence of a variable probability jackpot result, and is cleared when a normal jackpot result occurs thereafter.

If it is not the high probability mode, the validity determination is made in step S702 by referring to the validity table for the low probability mode. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as a jackpot win in the win/fail table for the low probability mode, as shown in FIG. 8(a). Determine whether or not there is. On the other hand, if it is the high probability mode, the validity determination is made in step S703 by referring to the validity table for the high probability mode. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE matches the value set as a jackpot win in the win/fail table for the high probability mode, as shown in FIG. 8(b). Determine whether or not there is.

After the process in step S702 or step S703, in steps S704 to S712, the process for setting the game result of the current game round is executed, and the first result display section AS or the It executes processing for setting a stop result when terminating the variable display executed in either of the two result display units BS. In this case, when setting a stop result, various stop result tables (stop result information group) stored in the stop result table storage area 224 as a stop result information group storage means in the ROM 203 are referred to.

Specifically, first, in step S704, it is determined whether or not the result of the lottery in step S702 or step S703 is a jackpot win. In the case of a jackpot win, in steps S705 to S711, processing for setting a game result and a process for setting a stop result in the case of a jackpot win are executed.

In step S705, it is determined whether the second result display section flag is stored in the RAM 204. If the second result display section flag is not stored, a distribution determination is made in step S706 with reference to the distribution table for the first result display section (see FIG. 9(a)). Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is the numerical range of the normal jackpot result, the numerical range of the non-explicit 2R definite variable jackpot result, the numerical range of the explicit 2R probable variable jackpot result, and the numerical range of the 15R probable variable jackpot result. Determine which of the numerical ranges the result is in.

On the other hand, if the second result display section flag is stored, a distribution determination is made in step S707 with reference to the distribution table for the second result display section (see FIG. 9(b)). Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is included in the numerical range of the normal jackpot result or the numerical range of the 15R probability variable jackpot result.

After the processing in step S706 or step S707, it is determined in step S708 whether or not the game result distributed in step S706 or step S707 is a probability variable jackpot result. If it is a guaranteed variable jackpot result, in step S709, either the stop result is displayed on the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS in the current game round in which a probability variable jackpot result will occur. Execute the stop result setting process for the probability variable jackpot to set whether to end the variable display. Further, in step S709, information for the MPU 202 to specify which probability variable jackpot result is the result of the judgment of the current game round is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Specifically, in step S709, one of the explicit 2R probability variation flag, the implicit 2R probability variation flag, and the 15R probability variation flag is stored. After that, the process advances to step S713.

On the other hand, if the game result distributed in step S706 or step S707 is not a probability variable jackpot result, a negative determination is made in step S708, and the process proceeds to step S710. In step S710, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is obtained by referring to the stop result table for normal jackpots, and the address information is stored in the stop result table of the RAM 204. Store the result in the address storage area. Thereafter, in step S711, the MPU 202 stores information for specifying whether or not the success/failure determination result of the current game round is a normal jackpot result in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Specifically, in step S711, a normal flag is stored. After that, the process advances to step S713.

Further, if the lottery result in step S702 or step S703 is not a jackpot, a negative determination is made in step S704, and the process proceeds to step S712. In step S712, in the current game round where the result is a loss, which stop result is displayed on the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS is set for ending the variable display. Execute the stop result setting process. Further, in step S712, information for the MPU 202 to specify that the validity determination result of the current game round is a losing result is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Specifically, in step S712, either the normal failure flag or the special failure flag is stored. After that, the process advances to step S713.

After executing any of the processes in step S709, step S711, and step S712, in step S713, the variable display time of the current game round in the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS is set. Executes the process of setting the variable display time.

The variable display time setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 17.

In the variable display time setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 17, first, in step S801, it is determined whether the current game result is either a jackpot result or a special lose result. Specifically, it is determined whether any of the explicit 2R probability variable flag, the implicit 2R probability variable flag, the 15R probability variable flag, the normal flag, and the special outlier flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204.

If a negative determination is made in step S801, that is, if the current game result is a normal losing result, the process advances to step S802. In step S802, it is determined whether or not a ready-to-reach display will occur on the symbol display device 41 in the current game round. Specifically, when the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of a reach, an affirmative determination is made in step S802 as the occurrence of the reach display. When specifying the presence or absence of a reach occurrence using the value of the reach random number counter C3, the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 203 is referred to.

If an affirmative determination is made in either step S801 or step S802, the process advances to step S803, and the current variable display time table for reach generation stored in the variable display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 is referred to. The fluctuation display time information corresponding to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS is acquired, and in the subsequent step S804, the fluctuation display time information is transferred to the fluctuation display time counter area (fluctuation display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. ). After that, this setting process ends.

In other words, in the present embodiment, if the result of the winning lottery is the result of transitioning to the opening/closing execution mode (either a jackpot result or a special losing result), or if the result of the winning lottery is a normal winning result and the result is a reach-generating result. If you win the lottery, the reach display will be displayed.

Here, the reach display includes normal reach and super reach, which have different variable display modes. The variable display time information for normal reach and super reach is set in the variable display time table for reach occurrence, and by referring to this table, the variable display time information corresponding to each reach display can be obtained. Ru. Regarding the determination of the type of reach display, there is a table in which the type of reach display corresponds to the value of the variation type counter CS, and by referring to this table, the value of the current variation type counter CS can be determined. A corresponding reach display is determined. Note that the variable display time table for reaching occurrence will be explained in detail later.

Furthermore, the variable display time table for reaching occurrence corresponds to the type of jackpot. Specifically, a variable display time is set so that a combination of specific symbols can be stopped and displayed in the case of a variable jackpot result, and a combination of non-specific symbols can be stopped and displayed in the case of a normal jackpot result. , a variable display time is set.

On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S802, in step S805, the value of the current variation type counter CS is determined by referring to the variation display time table for reach non-occurrence stored in the variation display time table storage area 223. The variable display time corresponding to is acquired, and the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter area in step S806. After that, this setting process ends. Note that the variable display time information when a ready-to-reach event does not occur is set such that the larger the number N of start pending memories is, the shorter the variable display time is. The variable display time table for reach non-occurrence will be explained in detail later.

In addition, in a situation where the support mode is high-frequency support mode, compared to a situation where the support mode is low-frequency support mode, when the number of pending information is the same, a shorter variable display time is selected so that a shorter variable display time is selected. Although a variable display time table for generation is set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selected variable display times may be the same, or the above relationship may be reversed. Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the variable display time when a reach occurs, and the variable display time that is likely to be selected and the variable display time that is difficult to be selected are different depending on when a jackpot is won and when it is a miss. It may also be a configuration. Further, a variable display time table for a variable probability jackpot, a variable display time table for a normal jackpot, a variable display time table for a missed reach, and a variable display time table for a complete miss may be set individually.

As described above, the variable display time of each game round is determined using parameters such as whether or not a reach occurs, the type of reach display, the number of pending information, the value of the change type counter, and the like. However, the variable display time of each game is based on the contents of other pending information, specifically, information for jackpot determination, information for type determination, and information for reach determination included in other pending information as parameters. It is decided without doing anything.

Returning to the explanation of the fluctuation start processing (FIG. 16), after step S713, a fluctuation start command and a type command are set in step S714. The fluctuation start command includes information on whether a reach has occurred and information on the fluctuation display time. Further, the type command includes information on game results. In other words, the type command includes information on game results such as 15R definite variable jackpot result information, regular jackpot result information, explicit 2R probable variable jackpot result information, non-explicit 2R probable variable jackpot result information, special winning result information, etc. included.

The variation start command and type command set in step S714 are transmitted to the production control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The performance control device 82 determines the content of the performance in the game round based on the received variation start command and type command, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the performance is executed. The contents of this production include the variable display mode of the symbols on the symbol display device 41, and the determined variable display mode of the symbols is output from the production control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. Ru. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 based on the display content command received from the performance control device 82 so that symbols corresponding to each game round are displayed in a variable manner.

Thereafter, in step S715, variable display of symbols is started in the result display section corresponding to the current game round among the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS. In this case, if the second result display section flag is not stored in the RAM 204, the result display section corresponding to the current game round is specified as the first result display section AS, and the second result display section flag is If it is stored, it is specified that the result display section corresponding to the current game round is the second result display section BS. After that, the main fluctuation start process ends.

Returning to the explanation of the game round control process (FIG. 14), when the main display section 43 is in the variable display mode, the game round progression process of steps S506 to S509 is executed. In the game progress processing, first in step S506, it is determined whether or not the variable display time of the current game time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the variable display time information stored in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 204 has become "0". As described above, the value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process (FIG. 17). Further, the value of the set variable display time information is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is activated.

If the variable display time has not elapsed, a variable display process is executed in step S507. In the variable display processing, display control is performed on the result display section (light emission control of each display segment) so that each display segment is turned on and off in a predetermined order in the result display section for the current game round. , this game round control process ends.

If the fluctuation display time has elapsed, a fluctuation end process is executed in step S508. In the variation end process, the information stored in the RAM 204 in any one of the processes in step S709, step S710, and step S712 is specified, and the image corresponding to the information is stopped and displayed on the main display section 43. Controls the main display section 43.

In the following step S509, a variation end command is set. After that, the main game round control process is ended. The variation end command set in step S509 is transmitted to the production control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The effect control device 82 transmits the received variation end command to the display control device 212 while maintaining its information form. By receiving the variation end command, the display control device 212 causes the final stop symbol combination in the game round to be displayed as determined (final stop display).

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Next, the gaming state transition process in step S404 will be explained with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 18 to 21.

First, in step S901, it is determined whether the opening/closing execution mode is in progress. If the opening/closing execution mode is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether or not the timing has come to end the variable display of symbols on the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS for one game round. If it is not the timing at which the variable display ends, the main game state transition process is ended as it is.

If it is the timing at which the variable display has ended, it is determined in step S903 whether the game result of the current game round corresponds to the transition to the opening/closing execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether the RAM 204 stores any one of the explicit 2R probability variable flag, the implicit 2R probability variable flag, the 15R probability variable flag, the normal jackpot flag, or the special lose flag. If none of the above-mentioned flags are stored, the main game state transition process is ended as is.

If any of the above-mentioned flags is stored, the opening/closing execution mode start process is executed in step S904. In the start processing, an opening standby time (start standby period) is set for waiting without starting opening of the big winning hole 32a of the variable winning device 32 for the opening of the opening/closing execution mode. Specifically, opening standby time information stored in advance in the ROM 203 is set in the standby time counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 . In this case, the waiting time information that is set differs depending on whether the opening/closing execution mode is the high-frequency winning mode or not, and the waiting time information is that the waiting time is longer in the low-frequency winning mode than in the high-frequency winning mode. It is set to be short. For example, in the high-frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 1 sec, and in the low-frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 0.2 sec. is set. The value of the waiting time information set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is executed.

In the following step S905, a round display start process is executed to notify the type of the current opening/closing execution mode. In the process of starting the round display, first, address information stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 204 is confirmed. Then, the stop result data corresponding to the address information is specified from among the stop result data group stored in the ROM 203, and the content of the number of rounds is confirmed from the specified stop result data. Thereafter, the content of the confirmed number of rounds is output to the round display section RS in the main display section 43. As a result, the round information related to the above output is displayed on the round display section RS.

In the following step S906, it is determined whether the current opening/closing execution mode is a high-frequency winning mode. Specifically, it is determined whether the RAM 204 stores either the 15R probability variable flag or the normal jackpot flag. If it is not the high-frequency winning mode, that is, if it is the low-frequency winning mode, "2" is set in the round counter area RC provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 in step S907. The round counter area RC is a counter area for counting the number of times the big winning hole 32a is opened. On the other hand, if it is the high frequency winning mode, "15" is set in the round counter area RC in step S908.

After executing the process in step S907 or step S908, an opening command is set in step S909. This set opening command is sent to the production control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This opening command includes information as to whether the mode is high-frequency winning mode or low-frequency winning mode. The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the effect is executed. The content of this performance includes the display mode on the symbol display device 41, and this determined display mode is outputted from the performance control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 based on the display content command received from the production control device 82 so that a display (for example, video display) corresponding to the current opening/closing execution mode is performed.

In the following step S910, after executing the external signal setting process, the main game state transition process is ended. In the external signal setting process, it is determined whether the RAM 204 stores any of the explicit 2R probability variation flag, the implicit 2R probability variation flag, the 15R probability variation flag, or the normal jackpot flag, and determines whether any of the flags is stored. In this case, the signal output state of the jackpot signal output terminal provided in the external output terminal 99 is set as the jackpot signal output state. As a result, if the jackpot signal output terminal is connected to the management control device on the gaming hall side, the jackpot signal is output to the management control device, and a jackpot occurs at the pachinko machine 10 in the management control device. I can understand what I did.

In addition, in the external signal setting process, it is determined whether the RAM 204 stores any of the explicit 2R probability variation flag, the implicit 2R probability variation flag, the 15R probability variation flag, the normal jackpot flag, or the special loss flag. When the flag is stored, the signal output state of the output terminal for jackpot and special winning signals provided in the external output terminal 99 is set to the jackpot and special winning signal output state. As a result, when the output terminal for jackpot and special loss signals is connected to the management control device on the gaming hall side, the jackpot and special loss signals are output to the management control device, and the pachinko machine is outputted to the management control device. 10, it can be recognized that the opening/closing execution mode has occurred.

On the other hand, if the opening/closing execution mode is not in progress, an affirmative determination is made in step S901, and the process proceeds to step S911. In step S911, it is determined whether the waiting time for opening has elapsed. If the waiting time for opening has not elapsed, the main game state transition process is ended. If the waiting time for opening has elapsed, the big winning opening opening/closing process is executed in step S912. Here, the big winning opening opening/closing process will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 19.

First, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening 32a is being opened. Specifically, this determination is made based on the driving state of the variable prize winning driving section 32c. If the big prize opening 32a is not opened, it is determined in step S1002 whether the value of the round counter area RC is "0" or not, and in step S1003, the timer area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 is determined. It is determined whether the value of T is "0".

If the value of the round counter area RC is "0" or if the value of the timer area T is not "0", the main prize opening opening/closing process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the round counter area RC is not "0" and the value of the timer area T is "0", the process advances to step S1004, and the variable winning drive unit 32c is driven to open the big winning opening 32a. state.

In the following step S1005, setting processing for each round is executed. The setting process for each round will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 20.

First, in step S1101, it is determined whether the mode is high frequency winning mode. In the case of the high frequency winning mode, in step S1102, the timer area T is set to "15000" (that is, 30 seconds) in order to time the opening and closing of the big winning opening 32a. The count value set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is activated, that is, every 2 msec. In the subsequent step S1103, "10" is set in the winning counter area PC provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204 in order to count the number of winnings of game balls that enter the big winning opening 32a. After that, this setting process ends.

If it is not the high-frequency winning mode, that is, if it is the low-frequency winning mode, the timer area T is set to "100" (that is, 0.2 seconds) in step S1104, and the winning counter area PC is set in the subsequent step S1105. , set "6". After that, this setting process ends.

After executing the setting process for each round in the grand prize opening opening/closing process (FIG. 19), an opening command is set in step S1006, and the main winning opening opening/closing process ends. This set release command is sent to the production control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This release command includes information as to whether the mode is high-frequency winning mode or low-frequency winning mode. The performance control device 82 determines the content of the performance corresponding to the received opening command in the high-frequency winning mode, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the performance is executed.

Further, if the big winning opening is open in step S1001, the process advances to step S1007, and it is determined whether the value of the timer area T is "0" or not. If the value of the timer area T is not "0", it is determined in step S1008 whether or not a game ball has won in the big winning hole 32a based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the variable winning device 32. If no prize has been won, the main prize opening/closing process is immediately ended. On the other hand, if a winning has occurred, the value of the winning counter area PC is decremented by 1 in step S1009, and then it is determined in step S1010 whether or not the value of the winning counter area PC is "0". If it is not "0", the main prize opening opening/closing process is immediately terminated.

If the value of the timer area T is "0" in step S1007, or if the value of the winning counter area PC is "0" in step S1010, it means that the big winning opening closing condition is satisfied. In such a case, in step S1011, the variable winning a prize driving section 32c is brought into a non-driving state in order to close the big winning a prize opening 32a.

In the following step S1012, the value of the round counter area RC is decremented by 1, and in step S1013, it is determined whether the value of the round counter area RC is "0". If the value of the round counter area RC is not "0", it is determined in step S1014 whether or not it is the high frequency winning mode.

If you are in the high frequency winning mode, set the timer area T to "1000" (i.e. 2 seconds), and if you are in the low frequency winning mode, set the timer area T to "100" (i.e. 0.2 seconds). do. That is, in the low-frequency winning mode, the time during which the big winning hole 32a is closed between rounds is set to be shorter than in the high-frequency winning mode. After that, a closing command is set in step S1017, and the main prize opening opening/closing process is ended. This set closing command is sent to the production control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This closing command includes information as to whether the mode is high-frequency winning mode or low-frequency winning mode. Based on the received closing command, the performance control device 82 determines the content of the performance corresponding to it in the high frequency winning mode, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the performance is executed.

If it is determined in step S1013 that the value of the round counter area RC is "0", ending start processing is executed in step S1018. In the start processing, an ending standby time for waiting without starting the next game round is set for the ending of the opening/closing execution mode. Specifically, the waiting time information for ending, which is stored in advance in the ROM 203, is set in the waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. In this case, the waiting time information that is set differs depending on whether the opening/closing execution mode is the high-frequency winning mode or not, and the waiting time information is that the waiting time is longer in the low-frequency winning mode than in the high-frequency winning mode. It is set to be short. For example, in the high-frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 1 sec, and in the low-frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 0.2 sec. is set. The value of the waiting time information set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is executed.

After that, in step S1019, after setting an ending command, the main prize opening opening/closing process is ended. This set ending command is transmitted to the production control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). This ending command includes information as to whether the mode is high-frequency winning mode or low-frequency winning mode. The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the opening/closing execution mode based on the received ending command, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the effect is executed. The content of this performance includes the display mode on the symbol display device 41, and this determined display mode is outputted from the performance control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 based on the display content command received from the production control device 82 so that a display (for example, video display) corresponding to the current opening/closing execution mode is performed.

Returning to the explanation of the gaming state transition process (FIG. 18), after executing the big winning opening opening/closing process in step S912, it is determined in step S913 whether or not the value of the round counter area RC is "0", and In S914, it is determined whether the waiting time for ending has elapsed. If the value of the round counter area RC is not "0" or if the waiting time for ending has not elapsed, the main game state transition process is ended.

On the other hand, if the value of the round counter area RC is "0" and the waiting time for ending has elapsed, in step S915, transition processing at the end of the opening/closing execution mode is executed. Here, the transition process at the end of the opening/closing execution mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 21.

First, in step S1201, it is determined whether the RAM 204 stores a 15R probability variation flag or an explicit 2R probability variation flag. If any flag is stored, in step S1202 flag deletion processing is executed to delete information for specifying the gaming state. Specifically, if the opening/closing execution mode flag, high probability mode flag, and high frequency support flag are stored, they are erased, and if they are not already stored, their states are maintained. In subsequent step S1203, a high probability mode flag is stored, and in step S1204, a high frequency support flag is stored. As a result, the gaming state shifts to a gaming state in which the win/fail lottery mode is a high probability mode and the support mode is a high frequency support mode (hereinafter, this gaming state is also referred to as a special advantageous state). After executing the process in step S1204, the main migration process ends.

If it is determined in step S1201 that both the 15R probability variation flag and the explicit 2R probability variation flag are not stored, it is determined in step S1205 whether or not the implicit 2R probability variation flag is stored. If the non-explicit 2R probability variable flag is stored, the flag deletion process described above is executed in step S1206. After that, in step S1207, a high probability mode flag is stored. As a result, the gaming state shifts to a gaming state in which the win/fail lottery mode is a high probability mode and the support mode is a low frequency support mode. After executing the process in step S1207, the main migration process ends.

If it is determined in step S1205 that the hidden 2R probability variable flag is not stored, it is determined in step S1208 whether or not the normal jackpot flag is stored. If the normal jackpot flag is stored, the flag deletion process is executed in step S1209. Thereafter, in step S1210, the high frequency support flag is stored, and in step S1211, "100" is set in the number of games counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. As a result, the gaming state shifts to a gaming state in which the win/fail lottery mode is a low probability mode and the support mode is a high frequency support mode. However, the high-frequency support mode ends when the game continues 100 times, and then shifts to the normal game state in which the win/fail lottery mode is a low probability mode and the support mode is a low-frequency support mode. After executing the process in step S1211, the main migration process ends.

If it is determined in step S1208 that the normal jackpot flag is not stored, the main transition process is directly ended. That is, when a special winning result is obtained and the mode is shifted to the opening/closing execution mode, the gaming state of the game round in which the special winning result is obtained is maintained after the opening/closing execution mode ends.

Returning to the description of the game state transition process (FIG. 18), after the transition process at the end of the opening/closing execution mode in step S915 is completed, the round display termination process is executed in step S916. In this process, display control of the round display section RS in the main display section 43 is ended so that the round display section RS is turned off. That is, the round display on the round display section RS is started when the opening/closing execution mode is started, and is ended when the opening/closing execution mode is ended. In this case, when the opening/closing execution mode is the low-frequency winning mode, the number of openings and closings of the big winning opening 32a is smaller than in the high-frequency winning mode, and the opening time and closing time of the big winning opening 32a are set to be short. . Therefore, the period during which the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display section RS is shorter than in the high-frequency winning mode. More specifically, the result display that is stopped and displayed on the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS is started when a game round ends, and continues until the next game round is started. Therefore, when transitioning to the opening/closing execution mode, the above result display starts before the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display section RS, and continues until after the content of the number of rounds has been displayed. Continued. In other words, the result display is maintained for a longer period of time than the display of the number of rounds.

Thereafter, in step S917, after executing the opening/closing execution mode termination process, the main gaming state transition process is terminated. In the end process of the opening/closing execution mode, if the explicit 2R probability variation flag, the implicit 2R probability variation flag, the 15R probability variation flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special loss flag are stored, they are erased, and the flags are deleted if they are no longer stored. If so, maintain that state.

<About suspension notice>
Here, in this pachinko machine 10, the reservation notice corresponding to the contents of the reservation information stored in the reservation ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 is issued at a predetermined timing before the start of the game round related to the reservation information. It is configured to be executed based on probability. Therefore, an overview of this suspension notice will be explained with reference to FIG. 22.

The reservation notice is performed using the stop result (combination of stopped symbols) in a game round before the start of the game round of the reservation information that is the object of the reservation notice. Specifically, as a result of the stop of a game round earlier than the game round of the pending information that is the target, the combination of symbols corresponding to the jackpot result is not formed on the active line, and the same symbol is stopped and displayed in all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, thereby indicating the content of the reservation information that is the subject of the reservation notice.

For example, if the pending information that is the subject of the pending notice is a guaranteed-variable jackpot result, as shown in FIG. , the game round is ended without stopping the combination of specific symbols on the active line, and by stopping and displaying the same specific symbol in all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. In addition, in the following explanation, this stopping mode is also referred to as the stopping mode of a pending notice.

This reservation notice is executed over a plurality of game times in a game time before the game time of the target reservation information. In other words, as a game round following the game round shown in FIG. 22(a), as shown in FIG. 22(b), a specific The game round is ended in a manner of stopping the pending notice based on the symbol. Then, as shown in FIG. 22(c), in the game round that is subject to the pending notice, the combination of specific symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line to end the game round, and the occurrence of the 15R probability-variable jackpot result. be made explicit.

Although explanations using diagrams are omitted, if the reservation information that is the subject of the reservation notice is a normal jackpot result, the reservation due to a non-specific symbol will be The game round is ended in a previously announced stop mode. Thereafter, in the game round of the hold information that is the object of the hold notice, a combination of non-specific symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line to end the game round, and the occurrence of a normal jackpot result is clearly indicated. By doing this, the player can understand which jackpot result will be obtained in the game round of the pending information that is the subject of the pending notice, based on the contents of the pending notice (stop results). .

This reservation notice is executed with a predetermined probability for reservation information that results in any jackpot result, and is also performed with a predetermined probability for reservation information that normally results in a loss. In this case, since the hold information that is subject to the hold notice is usually a negative result, when it comes to the game round that is subject to the hold notice, the combination of specific symbols (non-specific symbols) is stopped on the active line. To end a game round without stopping and displaying the same specific symbol (non-specific symbol) in all symbol rows Z1 to Z3. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22(d), the target symbols are stopped in a predetermined number (two) of symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and the target symbols are stopped in the remaining symbol rows. Shift the symbol indicated by one symbol from all active lines to the movement destination side or movement base side and stop. That is, the target symbol is stopped outside the frame. In addition, in the following explanation, this stopping mode is also referred to as a stopping mode of a pending notice.

Next, the electrical configuration and control processing regarding the hold notice will be explained.

<About the electrical configuration of the production control device 82 and the display control device 212>
The electrical configuration of the production control device 82 and the display control device 212 will be described below with reference to the block diagram of FIG. 23.

An MPU 242 is mounted on the performance control board 241 provided in the performance control device 82. The MPU 242 includes a ROM 243 that stores various control programs and fixed value data to be executed by the MPU 242, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 243. It has a built-in RAM 244, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input/output circuit, etc. Note that it is not essential that the ROM 243 and RAM 244 are integrated into one chip for the MPU 242, and each may be integrated into individual chips. This also applies to the MPUs of other control devices.

The MPU 242 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. A main controller 81 is connected to the input side of the MPU 242 . From the main control device 81, hold display control commands (hold display control information) such as shift commands and hold commands to be described later are received. It also receives game time control commands (game time control information) such as a fluctuation start command, a type command, and a fluctuation end command. It also receives opening/closing execution mode commands (opening/closing execution mode information) such as opening commands and ending commands.

As already explained, the output side of the MPU 242 is connected to each of the holding light emitting parts 45 to 47 provided in the variable display unit 36, as well as the display light emitting part 63 and the speaker part 64 provided in the front door frame 14. A display control device 212 is also connected thereto.

The display control device 212 includes a display control board 251 on which an MPU 252 in which a program ROM 253 and a work RAM 254 are integrated into chips, a video display processor (VDP) 255, a character ROM 256, and a video RAM 257 are respectively mounted. There is.

The MPU 252 receives, from the performance control device 82, a hold display control command (hold display control information) for performing hold display control, a game time control command (game time control information) for performing variable display of symbols, Receives an opening/closing execution mode command (opening/closing execution mode information) for displaying a video during opening/closing execution mode. Then, it analyzes the received commands or performs predetermined arithmetic processing based on the received commands to control the VDP 255 (specifically, generate internal commands for the VDP 255).

The program ROM 253 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 252, and also stores JPEG format image data for a background image.

The work RAM 254 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags, etc. used when the MPU 252 executes various programs. These work data, flags, etc. are stored in each area of the work RAM 254.

The VDP 255 is a type of drawing circuit that directly operates an image processing device as a liquid crystal display driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. Since the VDP 255 is implemented as an IC chip, it is also called a "drawing chip," and its actual form is a microcomputer chip containing firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 255 adjusts the timing of each of the MPU 252, the video RAM 257, etc. and intervenes in reading and writing data, and also reads image data to be stored in the video RAM 257 from the character ROM 256 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 41.

The character ROM 256 serves as an image data library for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the symbol display device 41. This character ROM 256 stores bitmap format image data of various display symbols, a color palette table, etc. that is referred to when determining the expression color of each dot of the bitmap image.

It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 256 and store image data and the like in each character ROM 256. Further, it is also possible to have a configuration in which the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 253 is stored in the character ROM 256.

The video RAM 257 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, and by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 257, the display contents of the symbol display device 41 are changed.

<About processing regarding suspension notice>
Next, a description will be given of the processing related to the pending notice executed by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 and the MPU 242 of the production control device 82. As the processing related to the hold notice, the above-mentioned hold confirmation process (step S305 in FIG. 12) and hold command setting process (step S306 in FIG. 12) are set, and each of these processes is performed by the timer interrupt process (see 10) is set as a part of the process (FIG. 11), which is configured to be executed as part of the information acquisition process in step S205. That is, the reservation confirmation process and the reservation command setting process are configured to be executed at the timing when a winning is made to the operating ports 33, 34.

The hold confirmation process will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 25.

<Confirmation process for hold>
In the holding confirmation process, in step S1301, the starting holding storage numbers RaN and RbN stored in the holding areas Ra and Rb of the holding ball storage area 232 and the total holding number storage area of the holding ball storage area 232 are stored. The stored common reservation number CRN is read out, and information on the number of reservations is stored in the register of the MPU 202. Thereafter, in steps S1302 to S1306, it is checked whether the pending information acquired by the current prize winning includes information about the jackpot winning.

Specifically, first, in step S1302, information for jackpot determination among the pending information acquired in step S304 based on the current winning to the upper operating port 33 or lower operating port 34, that is, the obtained jackpot random number counter Understand the value of C1.

In the following step S1303, it is determined whether the mode is low probability mode. Specifically, by determining whether a high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204, it is determined whether the current win/fail lottery mode is a low probability mode. If it is the low probability mode, the process advances to step S1304, and the information for jackpot determination (value of jackpot random number counter C1) grasped in step S1302 by referring to the low probability mode win/fail table is information corresponding to jackpot winning. Identify whether it is included in the group. If the mode is high probability mode, the process advances to step S1305, and the information for jackpot determination grasped in step S302 (jackpot random number counter C1 value) is included in the information set as a jackpot win.

After step S1304 or step S1305, the process proceeds to step S1306, where it is determined whether the information for jackpot determination (value of jackpot random number counter C1) grasped in step S1302 corresponds to a jackpot winning or a special winning result. If it corresponds to a jackpot winning result or a special winning result, the jackpot information or special winning information is stored in the register of the MPU 202 in step S1307, and the confirmation process for the main hold is ended.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S1306, the process advances to step S1308. In step S1308, based on the current winning to the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, out of the pending information acquired in step S304, information for out-of-reach determination, that is, the value of the acquired reach random number counter C3 is grasped. .

In the subsequent step S1309, the reach determination table (reach determination information group) stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 203 is referred to, and the reach determination information (reach random number counter C3 value) is included in the information set as reach winning.

After executing the process in step S1309, the process advances to step S1310, and it is determined whether the reach determination information (value of the reach random number counter C3) grasped in step S1308 corresponds to the occurrence of a reach. If it corresponds to a reach occurrence, the reach occurrence information is stored in the register of the MPU 202 in step S1311, and then this confirmation process is ended. On the other hand, if it does not correspond to the occurrence of reach, this confirmation process is ended as is.

<Pending command setting process>
Next, the pending command setting process will be explained. The suspension command setting process is a process for causing the production control device 82 to grasp the validity determination result of the suspension information and the variable display time.

First, the variable display time of each game will be explained again.

As already explained, the variable display time in a game round is set in the variable time setting process (step S713, FIG. 17) of the variable start process (FIG. 16). In this process, when a reach display occurs, the variable display time table for reach occurrence is referred to, and when a reach display does not occur, the variable display time is set by referring to the variable display time table for non-reach occurrence. .

In this pachinko machine 10, the reach display is set to normal reach and super reach. Here, super reach is a reach display that is set to have a higher expectation of winning a jackpot than normal reach. Furthermore, super reach A and super reach B are set for super reach. Super Reach A and Super Reach B are set in such a way that the expectation level of winning a jackpot is higher in Super Reach A than in Super Reach B, and the content of the presentation is also different. Specifically, Super Reach A is set to play a live-action movie, and Super Reach B is set to play an animation movie.

The variable display time table for reach occurrence and the variable display time table for non-reach occurrence will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 26.

In the variable display time table for reach occurrence, as shown in FIG. 26(a), the type of reach display and the variable display time are uniquely determined by the numerical information of the variation type counter CS stored in the held ball storage area 232. It is being Specifically, if the game result is a jackpot result or a special loss result, that is, if it is a game result that shifts to the opening/closing execution mode, the reach display is generated without depending on the reach random number counter C3. In this case, the type of reach display and the variable display time are determined by the variation type counter CS. Specifically, both super reach A and B have a higher probability of being selected than normal reach, and super reach B has a higher probability of being selected than super reach A. The variable display time of each reach display is longer for both super reaches A and B than for normal reach. To explain more specifically, when the variation type counter CS is "0 to 49", Super Reach A is selected, when it is "50 to 179", Super Reach B is selected, and when the variation type counter CS is "180 to 199", Super Reach B is selected. In this case, normal reach is selected. The variable display time when both super reach A and B are selected is "60 sec", and the variable display time when normal reach is selected is "30 sec".

When the game result is a normal outcome, it is determined whether or not a reach-to-reach display occurs based on the value of the reach-to-reach random number counter C3, and a reach-to-reach display occurs when the reach to random number counter C3 is "200 to 239". As for the type of reach display, normal reach is set to have a higher probability of being selected than both super reach A and B, and when the variation type counter CS is "0 to 9", super reach A is selected and " If the number is 10 to 39, Super Reach B is selected, and if the number is 40 to 199, Normal Reach is selected. When both super reach A and B are selected, both variable display times are set to "60 seconds". When normal reach is selected, the variable display time is set to "30 seconds".

In the variable display time table for reach non-occurrence, as shown in FIG. 26(b), the variable display time is set to become shorter as the common reservation number CRN increases. Specifically, the variable display time when the common reservation number CRN is "1" is "21 seconds", the variable display time when it is "2" or "3" is "9 seconds", and the variable display time is "4" or more. In this case, the variable display time is "3 seconds". Therefore, when a large amount of pending information is stored in the pending ball storage area 232, the variable display time is shortened, and the game progresses smoothly. In addition, if pending information is not stored, or even if it is stored but only a small number of pending information are stored, the variable display time will be longer, so that the period during which a game is not played will be as short as possible. It has become.

Now, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27, the pending command setting process will be described.

First, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not information corresponding to any jackpot result or special lose result is stored as the information stored in step S1307. If information corresponding to any jackpot result or special winning result is stored, in step S1402 and step S1403, information on the type of jackpot result or special winning result and information on the variable display time are stored. A process for making the production control device 82 understand is executed. Specifically, in step S1402, if it is any jackpot result, the jackpot type counter C2 of the pending information is grasped and the distribution table is acquired, and the explicit 2R definite variable jackpot result and the non-explicit 2R probable variable jackpot result are determined. It is grasped which of the pending information corresponds to the jackpot result, the 15R probable variable jackpot result, and the normal jackpot result, and further, the variation display time is grasped by checking the variation type counter CS of the pending information. Further, in step S1402, if the result is a special failure, the change type counter CS of the pending information is checked to understand the change display time. As already explained, in the case of any jackpot result or special lose result, the reach display always occurs, so it is possible to grasp the fluctuation display time based on the fluctuation type counter CS.

In step S1403, the hold command is set as a transmission target to the production control device 82, and the hold command setting process is ended. The hold command includes information on the game result of the current hold information as well as information on the variable display time. The hold command set here is transmitted to the production control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). Based on the received hold command, the production control device 82 executes light emission control of the hold light emitting units 45 and 46, and also controls the display control device 212 to hold the hold in the hold display areas Ga and Gb of the symbol display device 41. Execute processing to change the image for use.

Although the pending command includes information on game results, the configuration also includes a jackpot random number counter C1 and a jackpot type counter C2, and the performance control device 82 side controls the win/fail table and the distribution table of the main control device 81. It may be stored and the game result may be grasped by the performance control device 82 based on the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2. In addition, although the suspended command includes information on the variable display time, it also includes information on the variable type counter CS, and the production control device 82 creates a table similar to the variable display time table of the main control device 81. The variable display time may be memorized and the effect control device 82 may grasp the variable display time based on the above-mentioned variable type counter CS. The same applies to other pending commands.

If the information corresponding to the jackpot result or special lose result is not stored in the determination result storage area in step S1401, the process advances to step S1404. In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the pending information causes a reach display to occur. Specifically, the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 is acquired, and when the reach random number counter C3 is "200 to 239", it is determined that the information is on hold for which the reach display will occur.

If the pending information causes a reach display, the variable display time of the pending information is determined in step S1405. In this process, a change type counter CS of pending information and a change display time table for reach occurrence (FIG. 26(a)) are acquired to grasp the change display time.

If it is determined in step S1404 that the pending information does not generate a reach display, the variable display time of the pending information is uniformly set to 21 sec in step S1406, without being based on the information of the variable type counter CS.

Here, the timing at which the setting process for the pending command is executed is the timing when a game ball enters one of the operation ports 33, 34, and is one process included in the game cycle control process (FIG. 14). This is different from the timing at which the fluctuation display time is set in a certain fluctuation start process (FIG. 16). Therefore, there is a possibility that the variable display time of the pending information ascertained in the pending command setting process (FIG. 27) and the variable display time set in the variable start process (FIG. 16) are different from each other. There is.

In other words, since the fluctuation display time when a reach occurs is determined based on the information of the fluctuation type counter CS (see FIG. 26(a)), if the fluctuation type counter CS has the same value, it is determined or set in both processes. There will be no difference in the variable display time. On the other hand, since the variable display time when reach does not occur is determined based on the common reservation number CRN (see Figure 26 (b)), it can be grasped or set in both processes depending on the winning status after the reservation command setting process. Differences may occur in the variable display times that are displayed. Therefore, in step S1406, a temporary variable display time (21 sec) is set as a variable display time of pending information, and is corrected each time it differs from the actual variable display time.

After executing the process of step S1405 or step S1406, the process advances to step S1403. As already explained, in step S1403, the suspension command is set as a transmission target to the production control device 82, and the suspension command setting process is ended. In addition to the information on the current game result, the pending command includes information on the type of reach display if it occurs, and information on the variable display time grasped in the process of step S1405 or step S1406. ing. The hold command set here is transmitted to the production control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). Based on the received hold command, the production control device 82 executes light emission control of the hold light emitting units 45 and 46, and also controls the display control device 212 to display a hold image in the hold display area Ga of the symbol display device 41. Execute processing to change the .

<About the process related to the pending notice executed by the MPU 242 of the production control device 82>
Next, the processing related to the pending notice executed by the MPU 242 of the production control device 82 will be explained. The processing executed by the MPU 242 of the production control device 82 can be roughly divided into a suspension control command corresponding processing and a variable display control processing.

<Processing for commands for hold control>
First, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28, the suspension control command corresponding processing will be described. In the suspension control command corresponding processing, when a suspension command transmitted by the main control device 81 is received, processing corresponding to information included in the received suspension command is executed. Note that the pending command handling process is repeatedly activated at a predetermined period (for example, a 2 msec period).

In the hold control command corresponding processing, first in step S1501 it is determined whether a hold command has been received. The pending command received from the main control device 81 is stored in a command storage area 248 provided in the RAM 244 of the production control device 82. The command storage area 248 is configured as a ring buffer that can store multiple commands individually and read from the previously stored command. Even when multiple commands are received at the same time, each command is Processes corresponding to commands can be executed well. In the determination in step S1501, it is determined whether a pending command has been received in the current read target area in the command storage area 248.

If a hold command has been received, in step S1502, processing is performed to add 1 to the secondary hold storage number SN provided in the various counter areas 249 of the RAM 244. The sub-side reservation memory number SN corresponds to the common reservation number CRN on the main controller 81 side, and reflects the total number of reservations based on winnings to the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34. In the following step S1503, it is determined whether the suspension notice flag is stored in the suspension notice flag storage area provided in the various flag storage area 247 of the RAM 244. The pending notice flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to grasp that the conditions for executing the pending notice are satisfied.

If the pending notice flag is not stored, the process advances to step S1504 and a pending notice lottery process is executed. The suspension notice lottery process is a process of randomly determining whether or not to execute a suspension notice based on the suspension information received this time. The MPU 242 acquires a lottery table from the various table storage areas 245 in the ROM 243, acquires lottery counters from the various counter areas 249 in the RAM 244, and uses these lottery tables and counters to execute a pending notice. A lottery will be held to decide whether or not to do so. In this embodiment, if the pending information acquired this time is any jackpot result, it is easier to win the lottery than if it is a losing result, and the pending information acquired this time is the pending information corresponding to the reach occurrence. If this is the case, it is easier to win the lottery than if the information is pending information corresponding to non-reach occurrence.

In the following step S1505, it is determined whether or not the lottery was won in step S1504. In the case of winning, the process advances to step S1506, and processing for storing a pending notice flag is executed. In the subsequent step S1507, a numerical value corresponding to the number of games to be played up to the game period related to the currently received reservation information is input into the reservation notice counter provided in the various counter areas 249 of the RAM 244. This suspension notice counter is a counter for the MPU 242 to grasp the number of games played up to the game round related to the suspension information that is the subject of the suspension notice in a situation where the suspension notice should be executed.

For example, if the number of games to be played before the game based on the currently received hold information is "3", the hold notice counter will contain "4" games including the currently received game based on the currently received hold information. is input. In this case, in this embodiment, the reservation information based on winnings to the lower operating port 34 is preferentially (earlier) consumed than the pending information based on winnings to the upper operating port 33, and the pending notification is The numerical value input to the counter takes into account this preferential digestion structure. That is, for example, the reservation information received this time is the reservation information based on winnings to the lower operation port 34, and the already stored reservation information is based on winnings to the upper operation port 33. If the number of winnings is 1, the number of games to be played up to the game regarding the pending information received this time is "2" including the game regarding the pending information received this time. Become. In this case, the secondary pending storage number SN becomes "5" through the process in step S1502, but in step S1507, "2" is input to the pending notice counter. By doing this, it is possible to accurately grasp the number of games played in a situation where a suspension notice is given.

If the pending notice flag is stored in step S1503, if the pending notice lottery is not won in step S1505, or after the process of step S1507 is executed, the process advances to step S1508. In step S1508, pending display determination processing is executed. In this process, the type of pending image to be displayed in the pending display areas Ga, Gb is determined based on the game result information and variable display time information included in the received pending command. For example, if the game result is a jackpot result, a held image with a different color or shape from the normal held image is displayed with a predetermined probability, or a variable display is displayed even if the game result is a normal winning result. When the time is long (for example, in the case of a variable display time corresponding to super reach), a held image with a different color or shape from the above-mentioned normal held image is displayed.

In the following step S1509, processing for increasing the number of reservations is executed. In this process, the hold light emitting units 45 and 46 are controlled to emit light in response to the increase in hold information, and a command corresponding to the increase in hold information is output to the display control device 212. This command includes information on the pending image determined in step S1508 and information on the secondary pending storage number SN. Based on the received command, the display control device 212 reads data corresponding to the pending image determined in step S1508 from the pending image data storage area stored in the character ROM 256, and reads data corresponding to the secondary pending storage number SN. The symbol display device 41 is controlled to display the symbols in the unit reservation display areas Ga1 to Ga4 and Gb1 to Gb4. Further, in step S1509, the game result information included in the received hold command and numerical information corresponding to the variable display time are stored in the hold storage area 260 provided in the RAM 244.

Here, as shown in FIG. 24, the holding storage area 260 has a first secondary holding area 261 and a second secondary holding area 262 in correspondence with the holding ball storage area 232 on the main controller 81 side. We are prepared. The first secondary holding area 261 and the second secondary holding area 262 each have four storage areas: a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area. Each area is set to be able to store information on game results and information on variable display time included in each pending command. Then, in step S1509, it is determined whether the received holding command is based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 or the lower operating port 34, and the Information on game results and a variable display time are stored in an area where a validity judgment is executed. After executing the process of step S1509, the hold control command corresponding process is ended.

On the other hand, if a hold command has not been received in step S1501, it is determined in step S1510 whether a shift command has been received. If a shift command has not been received, the process corresponding to the hold control command is immediately terminated, and if a shift command has been received, the process of subtracting 1 from the secondary hold memory number SN is executed in step S1511. . Then, in step S1512, shift processing is executed. In the shift process, data in each storage area in the reservation storage area 260 is shifted.

That is, in the shift process, it is determined whether the shift command received this time corresponds to the validity determination of the pending information stored in the holding area Ra for the first result display section, or whether it is stored in the holding area Rb for the second result display section. It is determined whether the information corresponds to the validity determination of pending information. Then, the information stored in the secondary execution area 263 is deleted, the information stored in the first area of the corresponding secondary holding areas 261 and 262 is shifted to the secondary execution area 263, and the second area → Various information stored in each area is shifted in the following order: first area, third area → second area, fourth area → third area. Further, in the shift process, the light emitting units 45 and 46 are controlled to emit light in response to the decrease in the pending information, and a command corresponding to the decrease in the pending information is output to the display control device 212. The display control device 212 controls the symbol display device 41 to change the display of the corresponding unit pending display areas Ga1 to Gs4 and Gb1 to Gb4 based on the received command. After executing the process in step S1512, the hold control command corresponding process ends.

<Fluctuating display control processing>
Next, the variable display control process will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 29. The variable display control process is a process that is started after the pending display control command corresponding process is executed.

In the fluctuation display control process, when a fluctuation command transmitted from the main control device 81 is received, the symbol display device 41 starts the fluctuation display of symbols for one game and the fluctuation display of the main display area P. , when the fluctuation end command transmitted from the main controller 81 is received, a process is executed to cause the fluctuation display of the symbols and the fluctuation display of the main display area P to be finally stopped (determined stop display).

That is, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 29, in step S1601, it is determined whether one game is being executed. If one game is not being executed, it is determined in step S1602 whether or not a variation command has been received. If the fluctuation command has not been received, the fluctuation display control process is immediately terminated. If a fluctuation command has been received, a fluctuation start process is executed in step S1603, and then this fluctuation display control process is ended. On the other hand, if one game is being executed, it is determined in step S1604 whether or not a variation end command has been received. If the fluctuation end command has not been received, the fluctuation display control processing is ended after executing the fluctuation processing in step S1605. Further, if a fluctuation end command has been received, the fluctuation display control processing is ended after executing the fluctuation end processing in step S1606.

Hereinafter, the fluctuation start process, the fluctuation process, and the fluctuation end process will be described in detail.

As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 30, in the variation start process, in step S1701, the currently received variation command is read out, and information on the presence or absence of reach occurrence and information on the variation display time are specified from the command. Moreover, as already explained, when the main control device 81 transmits the variation command, it also transmits the type command. Therefore, in step S1701, the type command received together with the variation command received this time is read out, and from the command, information on 15R definite variable jackpot results, information on 2R non-explicit variable jackpot results, information on 2R explicit probable variable jackpot results, Information on game results such as information on normal jackpot results, information on special winning results, and information on normal losing results is specified. Then, in step S1701, from the information specified above, information on whether there is a jackpot win, information on the type of jackpot if it is a jackpot win, information on whether reach has occurred if the jackpot is not won, and information on the variable display time. The information is grasped and the grasped information is stored in the register of the MPU 242.

In the following step S1702, it is determined whether or not a pending notice flag is stored in the RAM 244. If the suspension notice flag is not stored, the process advances to step S1703, and it is determined whether or not the specific game round flag is stored in the various flag storage area 247 of the RAM 244. In this embodiment, when the game round related to the hold information that is the subject of the hold notice is missed and ends as the stop notice of the hold notice, the next game round is set as a specific game time, and this specific game The round flag is a flag used by the MPU 242 to specify that the game round to be started this time is a specific game round. If the specific game round flag is not stored, the process advances to step S1704 and normal stop result determination processing is executed.

In the stop result setting process of step S1704, for example, a process of determining a stop line, a process of determining a combination of symbols, a process of storing address information of stop information, etc. are executed. Here, in this pachinko machine 10, as already explained, five active lines L1 to L5 are set on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, and in the case of any jackpot result, one of the active lines L1 to L5 is set. The combination of jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed on the active line. In addition, even if the result is not any jackpot, if the ready-to-win display is displayed, the combination of ready-to-win symbols will be stopped and displayed on any one of the active lines. In this case, in the stop line determination process, a process for determining an effective line for stopping and displaying the various combinations of symbols is executed. In the symbol combination determination process, the combination information table provided in the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243 is referred to, and the symbol combination information corresponding to the information grasped in step S1701 is specified. Further, a stop information table is provided in the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243. In the stop information table, information on combinations of each stop symbol with respect to information on each active line is set in one-to-one correspondence with address information. In the stop information address storage process, address information corresponding to the specified stop line information and symbol combination information is read from the stop information table, and the read stop information address information is stored in the stop information address of the RAM 244. Store in area.

After executing the process in step S1704, a normal effect pattern setting process is executed in step S1705. In the production pattern setting process in step S1705, the production pattern table provided in the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243 is referred to, and the variable display time information stored in the register of the MPU 242 in step S1701 and the information in step S1704 are The information of the performance pattern corresponding to both the information stored in the storage area of the stop information address is specified.

If the specific game round flag is stored in step S1703, processing for the specific game round is executed in steps S1706 to S1711. These processes will be explained in detail later.

If the pending notice flag is stored in step S1702, the process advances to step S1712. In step S1712, a process of subtracting 1 from the pending notice counter is executed. Then, in the subsequent step S1713, it is determined whether the pending notice counter is "0" based on the processing result of step S1712. If the hold notice counter is not "0", that is, if the game round to be started this time is not the game round of the hold information that is the target of the hold notice, the process advances to step S1714, and the stop result determination process for hold notice is performed. Execute.

The stop result determination process for the pending notice in step S1714 is generally similar to the process in step S1704 described above, and the stopping result of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is determined so as to be in the stopping mode for the pending notice. Specifically, the stopping result is determined so that the combination of jackpot symbols is not stopped and displayed on any active line, and the same pending notice symbol is stopped on all active lines. In this case, a combination of symbols is determined based on a predetermined line (middle line L2) as a stop result that becomes a stop mode for a pending notice. That is, for example, the symbol that is subject to the reservation notice is the main symbol with "7" attached, the upper symbol row Z1 is on the left line L1, the middle symbol row Z2 is on the middle line L2, and the lower symbol row Z3 is on the middle line. Taking as an example the case where the symbols that are subject to suspension notice stop on L2, the combination of the symbols on the middle line L2 is the main symbol with "7" attached from the top and the symbol with "6" attached from the top. The stopping modes for various hold notices are determined by the combination of the symbols on the middle line L2, such as the sub-symbol between the main symbol, the main symbol with "7" attached, the main symbol with "7" attached, etc. It is being In step S1714, the combination information table for pending notice provided in the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243 is referred to, and information on the combination of symbols on the middle line L2 for pending notice corresponding to the information grasped in step S1701 is obtained. Identify. Then, the address information of the specified combination of symbols is read from the stop information table in the ROM 243, and the address information is stored in the stop information address storage area of the RAM 244.

In the following step S1715, a production pattern determination process for a pending notice is executed. The process in step S1715 is generally the same as the process in step S1705 above, and refers to the effect pattern table in the ROM 243 to obtain the variable display time information stored in the register of the MPU 242 in step S1701 and the stop information in step S1714. To specify information on a performance pattern that corresponds to both the information stored in the address storage area and the information stored in the address storage area.

If the hold notice counter is "0" in step S1713, that is, if the game round to be started this time is a game round with hold information that is subject to hold notice, the process advances to step S1716, and the hold notice flag is set. Execute the process to clear. In this process, a negative determination is made in step S1503 at the time of subsequent reservation acquisition, and a reservation notice lottery process or the like is performed.

In the subsequent step S1717, it is determined whether the current game round is a game round corresponding to a reach occurrence. As already explained, in the suspension notice lottery process in step S1504, when the suspension information corresponds to any jackpot result, when the suspension information corresponds to the occurrence of reach, in addition to the suspension information corresponding to the occurrence of reach non-occurrence. Even if it is information, it is set to win the pending notice. In step S1717, it is determined whether or not the hold information that triggered the hold notice is for the game round corresponding to the occurrence of a reach for the current game round.

If it corresponds to the occurrence of a reach, the process advances to step S1718, and a stop result determination process corresponding to the occurrence of a reach is executed. This process is generally similar to the process in step S1704 above, and a combination of ready-to-reach symbols is stopped and displayed on any active line, and information on the symbol combination corresponding to the information grasped in step S1701 is specified. More specifically, in the case of any jackpot result, the symbol combination information is specified so that the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line where the corresponding reach symbol combination is stopped and displayed. In addition, if it is not a jackpot result, symbol combination information is specified so that the jackpot symbol combination is not stopped and displayed on the active line where the corresponding ready-to-win symbol combination is stopped and displayed. Then, referring to the stop information table in the ROM 243, the address information of the specified symbol combination information is grasped, and the grasped address information is stored in the stop address storage area of the RAM 244.

In the following step S1719, a production pattern determination process for generating a reach is executed. The effect pattern determination process in step S1719 is generally the same as the process in step S1705, and refers to the effect pattern table in the ROM 243 and uses the variable display time information stored in the register of the MPU 242 in step S1701 and the information in step S1718 to determine the effect pattern. The information of the performance pattern corresponding to both the information stored in the storage area of the stop information address is specified.

If it is determined in step S1717 that it is a game round in which no reach occurs, the process advances to step S1720. In step S1720, a stop result determination process for notice of failure is executed. The stop result determination process in step S1720 is generally similar to the process in step S1714, and determines the stop results for each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 so that the stop mode is for a missed pending notice. More specifically, the target symbols are stopped in a predetermined number (two) of symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and all the target symbols are stopped in the remaining symbol rows. Shift one symbol from the effective line to the movement destination side or movement base side and stop. That is, the target symbol is moved outside the frame and stopped. In addition, in the following explanation, the symbol row that is shifted and stopped is also referred to as a special symbol row. In this case, similar to the above-mentioned stopping result determination process for the pending notice, the stop result that becomes the stopping mode for the missed pending notice is determined by a combination of symbols based on a predetermined line (middle line L2). That is, for example, the symbol that is the target of the missed reservation notice is the main symbol with "7" attached, and the upper symbol row Z1 is the target of the reservation notice on the left line L1, and the middle symbol row Z2 is the target of the reservation notice. Let us explain as an example the case where the symbol that is in the lower symbol row Z3 stops and the symbol that is subject to the reservation notice as a special symbol row stops at a position shifted by one symbol from the left line L1 to the change destination side. , the combination of the symbols on the middle line L2 is the sub-symbol between the main symbol with "7" and the main symbol with "6", the main symbol with "7", and the "8". ”, etc., the stopping manners for various missed pending notices are determined by the combination of the symbols on the middle line L2. In step S1720, the combination information table for missed pending notice provided in the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243 is referred to, and the combination of symbols on the middle line L2 for missed pending notice corresponding to the information grasped in step S1701 is determined. Identify information. Then, the address information of the specified combination of symbols is read from the stop information table in the ROM 243, and the address information is stored in the stop information address storage area of the RAM 244.

In the subsequent step S1721, a performance pattern determination process for a missed pending notice is executed. The effect pattern determination process in step S1721 is generally the same as the process in step S1715, and refers to the effect pattern table in the ROM 243 and uses the variable display time information stored in the register of the MPU 242 in step S1701 and the process in step S1720. and the information stored in the storage area of the stop information address.

Then, in the subsequent step S1722, a process of storing a specific game round flag in the RAM 244 is executed. By performing this process, it becomes possible to grasp that the previous game round ended in the stop mode of the missed pending notice in the process for starting the fluctuation of the next game round. Therefore, the processing when the affirmative determination is made in step S1703, that is, the processing when the specific game round flag is stored, will be described below.

First, an overview will be given of special fluctuations that may occur in a particular game round.

In this embodiment, as already explained, as a mode of displaying fluctuations of a plurality of symbols, a high-speed fluctuation display and a low-speed fluctuation display are set so that the fluctuation speed is relatively high or low, and in a normal game round, , a plurality of symbols are displayed in high-speed fluctuations, and then a combination of symbols corresponding to the result of the judgment is stopped and displayed. Special variation means that at least some of the symbols that were stopped and displayed in the previous game round are stopped so as to become a predetermined combination of symbols without being fluctuated in the high-speed variation display mode. This is a mode of variable display to be displayed. In this case, in the game round in which the special fluctuation is executed, after the special fluctuation is stopped and displayed, the combination of symbols corresponding to the validity judgment result is stopped and displayed after the fluctuation display in the high-speed fluctuation display mode of all symbols as in the normal game round. let In the special variation, among the symbols that are subject to the suspension notice in the stop mode of the above-mentioned missed suspension notice, the symbol row that has stopped shifted one symbol from all active lines to the fluctuation destination side or the fluctuation base side, i.e. The special symbol row is varied to stop the system in a stopping manner of a pending notice. By doing this, even if a game round ends with the suspension notice displaying the stop notice of a missed notice, if a special change is made at the start of the next game round, the stop mode of the hold notice will be changed. Since the information is displayed, it is possible to maintain a sense of anticipation. In this case, in the game round in which the special variation is performed, the stop result corresponding to the result of the success/failure determination process is displayed thereafter. Thereby, it is possible to guarantee the function of notifying the result of the win/fail judgment process in one game round while performing a performance that changes the result in the previous game round.

If the specific game round flag is stored in step S1703, it is determined in step S1706 whether or not it is a consecutive game round. The consecutive game rounds referred to here are not the game rounds related to the hold information acquired after the previous game round ended, but the hold information stored in any of the first areas in the hold ball storage area 232. This is the game round that is started after being moved to the execution area AE. If it is not a continuous game round, the specific game round flag is erased in step S1707, and then the process proceeds to step S1704, where a normal stop result and a normal effect pattern determination process are executed.

If it is a continuous game, the process advances to step S1708, and it is determined whether the variable display time of the current game is longer than a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds). The predetermined time determined in step S1708 is the time required to execute the special variation in the current game round and then to execute the normal game round. If it is less than the predetermined time, the process advances to step S1704, and a normal stop result and performance pattern are determined.

If the predetermined time is longer than the predetermined time in step S1708, the process advances to step S1709. In step S1709, a special fluctuation lottery process is executed. In the special fluctuation lottery processing, a special fluctuation lottery table is acquired from the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243, and a special fluctuation lottery counter is acquired from the various counter area 249 of the RAM 144, and the special fluctuation lottery table is acquired from the various table storage areas 245 of the ROM 243, and the special fluctuation lottery counters are obtained from the various counter areas 249 of the RAM 144. A lottery will be made to decide whether or not to generate it.

The special variation lottery table will be specifically explained with reference to FIG. 31.

As already explained, the stopping mode of the missed hold notice is such that in two of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the symbols subject to the hold notice are stopped on the active line, and in the remaining symbol rows, This is a stopping mode in which the target symbol is shifted by one symbol from all active lines to the change destination side or the change base side and then stopped. In the lottery table for special fluctuations, the occurrence rate of special fluctuations, that is, the winning probability of special fluctuation lottery processing, is determined by the special symbol row that is shifted one symbol from all active lines to the fluctuation destination side or fluctuation base side and stopped. are configured differently. Specifically, the winning probability is the highest when the special symbol row is the middle symbol row Z2, and the winning probability is set to increase in the order of the middle symbol row Z2, the lower symbol row Z3, and the upper symbol row Z1. ing.

In other words, in Figure 31, the symbol that is subject to the reservation notice is illustrated as the main symbol with "7" attached, and the occurrence rate of the special fluctuation is as follows: The middle symbol row Z2 shown in Figure 31(c) is It is highest when the symbol row is a symbol row, followed by a case where the lower symbol row Z3 shown in FIG. 31(b) is a special symbol row, and when the upper symbol row Z1 shown in FIG. 31(a) is a special symbol row. The lottery table for special fluctuations is set so that the number is the lowest.

As already explained, in a normal game, each symbol row Z1 to Z3 stops in a predetermined order, specifically, the upper symbol row Z1, the lower symbol row Z3, and the middle symbol row Z2. Stop. In other words, in the special variation lottery table, in the variation display of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, it is set such that the more deviation occurs in the symbol row whose stop order is later, the higher the occurrence rate of the special fluctuation becomes. By doing this, the shorter the period of time since the stop of fluctuation in the previous game round, the easier it is for special fluctuations to occur, making it easier for players to understand the relationship between the symbol rows that tend to fluctuate and the special symbol rows. Become.

Also, because the lower symbol row Z3 stops earlier than the middle symbol row Z2, it is better for the player to have the lower symbol row Z3 be a special symbol row than to have the middle symbol row Z2 be a special symbol row. It is possible to quickly recognize that the pending notice will not be stopped in the game round. Specifically, in the case of FIG. 31(c), when the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3 stop, the target symbol (the main symbol with "7") in the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3 is Since it has stopped, it can be expected that it will be in a suspension mode of notice until the subsequent medium symbol row Z2 stops. Then, by shifting the target symbols and stopping in the middle symbol row Z2, it is understood that the stopping mode of the current game round is not the stopping mode of the pending notice. On the other hand, in the case of FIG. 31(b), when the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3 have stopped, the target symbol has not stopped in the lower symbol row Z3, and at that point, the subsequent middle symbol rows Z1 and Z3 have stopped. Without looking at the stop symbols in the symbol row Z2, it can be understood that the stop mode will not be that of the pending notice.

In other words, when watching a game cycle, the player expects that the suspension notice will stop if the target symbols shift and stop in the middle symbol row Z2, rather than in the lower symbol row Z3 as described above. Since the waiting period becomes longer, the degree of disappointment in the case where the failure pending notice is stopped in the game round may be greater in the middle symbol row Z2 than in the lower symbol row Z3. Therefore, as described above, by increasing the winning probability of the special variation in the middle symbol row Z2 than in the lower symbol row Z3, it is possible to increase the effect of making disappointed players want to play the game again.

On the other hand, when the target symbol is shifted and stopped in the upper symbol row Z1, it is difficult to recognize at this stage that this is the cause of the stop mode of the missed pending notice. In other words, when the upper symbol row Z1 stops, as shown in FIG. 31(a), although the target symbol has shifted and stopped, the main symbol with "6" has stopped on the middle line L2. At this point, the player recognizes the symbol stopped on the middle line L2 as the target symbol. After that, the main symbols marked with "7" in the lower symbol row Z3 and middle symbol row Z2 stop, indicating that the target symbol was the main symbol marked with "7" in this game round. And it is understood that the stopping mode of the current game round was not the stopping mode of pending notice, but the stopping mode of missed pending notice. In other words, when the upper symbol row Z1 is a special symbol row, when all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 have stopped, the player grasps the deviation of the upper symbol row Z1 and recognizes that it is the stop mode of the missed reservation notice. it is conceivable that. Therefore, even if the special variation is not won in a situation where the upper symbol row Z1 is a special symbol row, the player's degree of disappointment will be lower than that for the middle and lower symbol rows Z2 and Z3.

Furthermore, in the lottery table for special fluctuations, if the result of the current game round is a jackpot result, the probability of winning is higher than if it is a miss result, and if the result is a game round that corresponds to a reach occurrence, the winning probability is higher. The probability of winning is set higher than when the game is a game round that corresponds to no reach occurrence. That is, the information on the game results of the current game round and the information on the variable display time (information on the presence or absence of reach) are referred to, and a special variation lottery is performed.

Furthermore, when a special fluctuation occurs, the expectation of a subsequent jackpot result is highest when it is shifted and stopped in the upper symbol row Z1, and in the order of upper symbol row Z1, lower symbol row Z3, and middle symbol row Z2. It is set to be high. That is, the information on each hold information related to the game times to be executed after the current game time stored in the first sub-side hold area 261 and the second sub-side hold area 262 in the hold storage area 260 is also referred to. , a special variation lottery will be held.

By doing this, while maintaining a good relationship between the level of attention of the player in the previous game round, the subsequent jackpot expectation level, and the frequency of occurrence of special fluctuations, the performance by special fluctuations can be suitably performed. can be executed.

Returning to the explanation of the variation start process, after the special variation lottery process is executed in step S1709, it is determined in step S1710 whether or not the special variation has been won based on the processing result of step S1709. If the special variation has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1704, and a process for determining the normal stop result and performance pattern is executed. If the special variation is won, special variation processing is executed in step S1711.

Here, the special variation processing will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32.

First, in step S1801, processing is executed to grasp the stop result of the previous game round. In this process, in the stopping mode of the missed reservation notice, which symbol is the target of the reservation notice, which symbol row is stopped as a special symbol row and shifted from all active lines, and the deviation is determined. Understand information such as whether it is the source of the change or the source of the change.

As already explained, as for the stop mode of the missed pending notice, the combination of symbols is determined based on a predetermined line (middle line L2) in the stop result determination process of step S1720. Then, in step S1801, information on the combination of symbols on the middle line L2 is read out, and processing is executed to understand the previous stop result.

Specifically, in the RAM 244, information on the stop result in the previous game round is stored as a stop information address in a one-to-one correspondence with the combination of stop symbols on the middle line L2. Also, in the ROM 243, stop information for a missed pending notice is stored in which information about the symbol targeted for a pending notice, the special symbol row, and the direction of deviation is stored in a one-to-one correspondence with this stop information address. The table is memorized. Then, in step S1801, based on the stop information address in the previous game round and the stop result table for the missed hold notice, the symbols that were subject to the hold notice in the previous game round are grasped, and which symbols It is determined whether the row is a special symbol row or not, and the direction of the shift (the direction of the change or the base of the change) is determined.

In addition, in this embodiment, by associating the symbols targeted for pending notice, the special symbol row, and the direction of deviation with the stop information table for pending notice of deviation, it is possible to grasp this information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that these pieces of information are calculated each time based on the stop information address of the previous game round. In this case, for example, first, the stop symbols of all lines L1 to L3 are calculated based on the address of the stop information of the previous game round. Then, among the main symbols stopped on all lines L1 to L5, a predetermined number (2) of the main symbols stopped are identified, and those main symbols are subject to a reservation notice in the previous game round. The design shall be as follows. After that, based on the stopped symbols on all lines L1 to L5, the symbols that are stopped one line ahead of the left line L1 and the symbols that are stopped one line ahead of the right line L3 are selected. Understand. Then, the target symbol among the symbols stopped on the movement destination side or the fluctuation base side is grasped, and the symbol row in which the target symbol is stopped is set as a special symbol row, and the direction of deviation is grasped. . By doing this, there is no need to store in advance a stop information table for the pending notice of failure, and it is possible to reduce the storage capacity, and it is possible to temporarily change the stop mode for the pending notice of failure. In this case, there is no need to change the stop information table itself, and it is possible to improve the degree of freedom in design. However, from the viewpoint of suppressing an extreme increase in the processing load of special variation processing, it is preferable to have a configuration in which the stop information table is stored in advance as in this embodiment. This is because the special variation processing is a process executed during the variation start processing, and if this processing is delayed, there is a possibility that the start timing of the variation display will be delayed, which may cause a great sense of discomfort to the player. .

In the following step S1802, the symbol row to be changed in the special variation and the symbol row to maintain the stopped state are respectively determined. Specifically, based on the information grasped in step S1801 above, the special symbol row in which the symbol subject to the reservation notice is shifted from all active lines and stopped is subject to change, and the other symbols are changed. The column is to be kept in a stopped state.

In the following step S1803, special variation effect pattern determination processing is executed. In this process, the effect pattern table for special variation in the ROM 243 is referred to, and the information on the symbol row that is the target of the variation determined in step S1802 above and the information on the symbol row that maintains the stopped state are matched. Specify the information about the performance pattern.

In the following step S1804, a stop result determination process for the second variation is executed. The second fluctuation refers to the fluctuation in the normal game round after the special fluctuation is executed in one game round, and in relation to this second fluctuation, the special fluctuation can also be called the first fluctuation. . This stop result determination process is generally the same as the process in step S1704 above, and based on the information grasped in step S1701, each process of determining the stop line and symbol combination, and storing the address information of the stop information is performed. Execute. Then, in step S1805, a performance pattern determination process for the second variation is executed.

The production pattern determination process for the second variation is generally the same as the process in step S1705, except that the production pattern is determined based on the time obtained by subtracting the time required for the special variation from the variation display time grasped in step S1701. are different. That is, from the fluctuation display time grasped in step S1701, the time required for the special fluctuation is the time to fluctuately display the symbol row subject to fluctuation in the special fluctuation, and the time after the fluctuated symbol row is stopped. , the time for which each symbol row is stopped and displayed, and the information stored in the stop information address storage area in step S1804 are identified.

For example, if the fluctuating display time of the current game round is 9 seconds, the period in which all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 are fluctuated in high-speed fluctuating display in a normal game round is 6 seconds, and the upper symbol row Z1 is switched to slow fluctuating display. The period from when the lower symbol row Z3 is switched to the low-speed fluctuation display until it stops is 1 second, and the period from when the middle symbol row Z2 is switched to the low-speed fluctuation display until it stops is 1 second. It is assumed to be 1 sec. If a special variation is performed during this variation display time, the special symbol row will be displayed in a variable manner for 2 seconds, the period in which it will remain in a stopped state will be 1 second, and the period in which all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 will be displayed in a high-speed variation display will be 2 seconds. The period from when the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 stop being displayed at low speed is 1 sec. In this way, the special variation is performed without changing the total variation display time in the game round. After executing the process in step S1805, the special variation process ends.

Returning to the explanation of the variation start process, after executing any one of steps S1705, S1711, S1715, S1719, and S1722, the process advances to step S1723. In step S1723, a stop result command and a production pattern command corresponding to the above processing result are transmitted to the display control device 212. The display control device 212 programs a data table for the pattern display device 41 to perform the effects for the current game round and the variable display mode of the main display area P based on the received stop result command and effect pattern command. It is read out from the ROM 253 and sent to the VDP 255 at a predetermined image update timing (for example, at a 20 msec cycle) according to the data table and various commands output from the production control device 82 in the processing during fluctuation described later. Output the drawing list. As a result, the symbol display device 41 executes the performance of the game replay and the variable display of the main display area P according to the performance pattern determined by the MPU 242 of the performance control device 82, and the stop result determined by the MPU 242. will eventually stop appearing. After executing the process of step S1723, the variation start process ends.

Next, the processing during fluctuation in step S1605 in the fluctuation display control processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 33.

First, in step S1901, it is determined whether or not a special variation is to be executed in the current game round. If it is not a game round in which a special fluctuation is to be executed, a normal fluctuation processing is executed in step S1902. If it is a game round in which a special variation is to be executed, a special variation process is executed in step S1903, and then a normal variation process is executed in step S1902. After executing the process in step S1902, the changing process ends.

The normal fluctuation processing in step S1902 and the special fluctuation processing in step S1903 will be described below.

As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 34, in the normal fluctuation processing, first in step S20001, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start fluctuation of all symbol rows. Incidentally, the various counter areas 249 of the RAM 244 are provided with elapsed time counters for keeping track of the elapsed time from the start of the game round, and when the game round starts (more specifically, at the time of starting the fluctuation start process). , updating of the elapsed time counter is started. The effect pattern determined in the above-mentioned fluctuation start process is associated with the information of the elapsed time counter, and the MPU 242 can specify the execution timing of various effects by referring to the elapsed time counter. can. In step S2001, it is determined from this elapsed time counter and the performance pattern in the game session being executed whether or not it is the fluctuation start timing. In addition, in the following explanation, in the process of determining whether or not it is the timing to execute each effect, the elapsed time counter and the effect pattern are referred to, similarly to the process of step S2001.

If it is the fluctuation start timing for all symbol rows, high-speed fluctuation start processing for all symbol rows is executed in step S2002. In this process, the display light emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 are controlled in response to the start of the high-speed fluctuation display, and a command is output to the display control device 212 to display the high-speed fluctuation display of all symbol rows on the symbol display device 41. start.

After executing the process in step S2002, in the subsequent step S2003, a process to start changing the main display area P is executed. In this process, a command is output to the display control device 212 to start variable display of the main display area P on the symbol display device 41. At this timing, the fluctuating display on the main display section 43 on the main controller 81 side is also started, and the fluctuating display on the main display section 43 and the main display area P is started at the same time. After executing the process in step S2003, the normal fluctuation process ends.

If it is determined in step S2001 that it is not the fluctuation start timing for all symbol rows, it is determined in step S2004 whether or not it is the deceleration timing for the upper symbol row Z1. If it is the deceleration timing, the deceleration process for the upper symbol row Z1 is executed in step S2005, and then the normal fluctuation process is ended. In the deceleration process, the display light emitting section 63 and the speaker section 64 are controlled in response to the deceleration of the upper symbol row Z1, and a command is output to the display control device 212, so that the symbol display device 41 decelerates the upper symbol row Z1. Switch the fluctuation display from high-speed fluctuation to low-speed fluctuation.

If it is determined in step S2004 that it is not the deceleration timing for the upper symbol row Z1, it is determined in step S2006 whether or not it is the deceleration timing for the lower symbol row Z3. If it is the deceleration timing, the deceleration process for the lower symbol row Z3 is executed in step S2007, and then the process for normal fluctuation is ended. In the deceleration process, the display light emitting section 63 and the speaker section 64 are controlled in response to the deceleration of the lower symbol row Z3, and a command is output to the display control device 212, so that the lower symbol row Z3 is reduced on the symbol display device 41. Switch the fluctuation display from high-speed fluctuation to low-speed fluctuation.

If it is not the deceleration timing for the lower symbol row Z3 in step S2006, it is determined in step S2008 whether or not it is the deceleration timing for the middle symbol row Z2. If it is the deceleration timing, the deceleration process for the middle symbol row Z2 is executed in step S2009, and then the normal fluctuation process is ended. In the deceleration process, the display light emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 are controlled in response to the deceleration of the middle symbol row Z2, and a command is output to the display control device 212, so that the symbol display device 41 slows down the middle symbol row Z2. Switch the fluctuation display from high-speed fluctuation to low-speed fluctuation.

If it is not the deceleration timing for the middle symbol row Z2 in step S2008, it is determined in step S2010 whether it is the stop timing for the upper symbol row Z1. If it is the stop timing, the process for stopping the upper symbol row Z1 is executed in step S2011, and then the process for normal fluctuation is ended. In the stop processing, the display light emitting section 63 and the speaker section 64 are controlled in response to the stop of the upper symbol row Z1, and a command is output to the display control device 212, so that the upper symbol row Z1 is stopped on the symbol display device 41. Stop the variable display.

If it is not the stop timing for the upper symbol row Z1 in step S2010, it is determined in step S2012 whether it is the stop timing for the lower symbol row Z3. If it is the stop timing, the process for stopping the lower symbol row Z3 is executed in step S2013, and then the process for normal fluctuation is ended. In the stop processing, the display light emitting section 63 and the speaker section 64 are controlled in response to the stop of the lower symbol row Z3, and a command is output to the display control device 212, so that the symbol display device 41 stops the lower symbol row Z3. Stop the variable display.

If it is not the stop timing for the lower symbol row Z3 in step S2012, it is determined in step S2014 whether or not it is the stop timing for the middle symbol row Z2. If it is the stop timing, the process for stopping the middle symbol row Z2 is executed in step S2015, and then the process for normal fluctuation is ended. In the stop processing, the display light emitting unit 63 and the speaker unit 64 are controlled in response to the stop of the middle symbol row Z2, and a command is output to the display control device 212, so that the symbol display device 41 stops the middle symbol row Z2. Stop the variable display.

If it is determined in step S2014 that it is not the stop timing for the middle symbol row Z2, in step S2016, processing for various effects during fluctuation is executed, and then processing for normal fluctuation is ended.

Next, the special fluctuation processing in step S1903 will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S2101, processing to start changing the main display area P is executed. This process is similar to the process in step S2003 above. Incidentally, if the main display area P fluctuation start processing is performed in step S2101 of this special fluctuation processing, the fluctuation display of the main display area P is continued in step S2003 of the normal fluctuation processing which is subsequently started. let

In the following step S2102, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start changing the special symbol sequence. If it is the fluctuation start timing, low-speed fluctuation start processing of the special symbol row is executed in step S2103. In this process, the display light emitting section 63 and the speaker section 64 are controlled in response to the start of low-speed fluctuation of the special symbol row, and a command is output to the display control device 212, so that the special symbol row is changed on the symbol display device 41. Initiate slow fluctuation. After executing the process in step S2103, the special fluctuation process ends.

If it is determined in step S2102 that it is not the timing to start changing the special symbol row, it is determined in step S2104 whether or not it is the timing to stop the special symbol row. If it is the stop timing, special symbol sequence stop processing is executed in step S2105. In this process, the display light emitting section 63 and the speaker section 64 are controlled in response to the stop of the special symbol row, and the fluctuation of the special symbol row is stopped on the symbol display device 41 by outputting a command to the display control device 212. let

In the following step S2106, a waiting time (standby period) setting process is executed. This waiting time setting process is a process of setting the time between the special variation (first variation) and the second variation in the game round in which the special variation is executed. This is a process of setting the time period during which all symbol rows are stopped and displayed until the high-speed variable display of all symbol rows is started.

In this embodiment, a fixed stop time is set in which a fixed stop display that maintains a stopped state for a predetermined period after the end of the variable display of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 in a game round is performed. In this embodiment, this confirmed display time is uniformly set to 1.0 sec, and in step S2106, the same time (1.0 sec) as the confirmed stop time in this game round is set as the waiting time between the special variation and the second variation. Set. As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to distinguish whether the situation in which all the symbol rows are stopped is due to the fixed stop time or the waiting time, giving the impression that the special fluctuation is a continuation of the previous game round. It is possible to hold it strongly.

Note that this waiting time may be shorter (for example, 0.8 sec) or longer (for example, 1.2 sec) than the fixed stop time. If you set it short, it will be possible to execute the performance in one game round more smoothly, and if you set it long, it will be possible to create a stronger impression that the first fluctuation and the second fluctuation are separate game rounds. Become.

In step S2001 in the normal fluctuation processing which is started after this special fluctuation processing, the timing at which the waiting time set in step S2106 has elapsed is determined as the high speed fluctuation start timing for all symbol rows Z1 to Z3. Then, in step S2001, a high-speed variation display of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is started, and a normal game cycle variation as a second variation is executed following the special variation. Further, in this case, as already explained, the variable display of the main display area P is continued in step S2003. After executing the process of step S2106, the special fluctuation process ends.

In this embodiment, the setting of the waiting time is performed in the process for during fluctuation, but it may be configured to be set in the process for starting fluctuation at the start of a game round. However, from the viewpoint of reducing the processing load of the fluctuation start processing itself, it is preferable to distribute the processing as in the above configuration.

If it is determined in step S2104 that it is not the timing to stop the special symbol row, in step S2107, processing for various effects being varied is executed, and then the processing for special variations is ended.

Next, the fluctuation end processing in step S1606 in the fluctuation display control processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 36.

First, in step S2201, processing for determining and stopping each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is executed. As described above, in the fluctuating process, by stopping the medium symbol column Z2 in the medium symbol column stopping process, the combination of symbols corresponding to the result of the validity determination process is stopped and displayed. The process of step S2201 is a process for shifting the stop display of the symbol combination corresponding to the result of the validity determination process to the confirmed stop display.

That is, in a game round, each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is switched between a high-speed fluctuation display and a low-speed fluctuation display, and then a stopped display, and then a fixed stop display is performed. This fixed stop display is set so that effects such as re-fluctuation of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 do not occur.On the other hand, the stop display before the fixed stop display (in the following explanation, to distinguish it from the fixed stop display) (also referred to as a stationary display) is set so that effects such as re-fluctuation may occur. In this way, at the stationary display stage, there is room for the combination of symbols to be changed to a different combination, so that the player's sense of anticipation is maintained until the end. On the other hand, in the confirmed stop display, the result of the success/failure judgment process in one game round is reliably announced, and the game is made clear. A stationary display and a fixed stop display are, for example, in both cases, the main symbol is stopped, but in the stationary display the sub-symbol is moving, while in the fixed-stop display the operation of the sub-symbol is stopped. The player can clearly distinguish and understand these. The difference between the stationary display and the fixed stop display is not limited to this, for example, the main symbol may be oscillating in the stationary display, while the main symbol may be stationary in the fixed stop display, or , it is also possible to have a configuration that can be distinguished not by each pattern but by other background images or the like.

In step S2201, the display light emitting section 63 and the speaker section 64 are driven and controlled in accordance with the above-described confirmed stop display, and a command is output to the display control device 212, thereby causing the symbol display device 41 to perform the above-described confirmed stop display. .

In the following step S2202, processing for stopping fluctuation of the main display area P is executed. In this process, a command is output to the display control device 212 to end the variable display in the main display area P and to display a combination of display colors corresponding to the game result. In this case, since the variable display on the main display section 43 on the main controller 81 side also ends, the variable display on the main display section 43 and the main display area P ends at the same time.

Then, in step S2203, the process for erasing the various flags used in the game round is executed, and then the process for ending the variation is ended. In addition, in this process, if the game round that ends this time corresponds to the specific game round in which the special variation was implemented, the specific game round flag is erased.

Next, the flow of the variable display of normal game times will be explained with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 37.

In FIG. 37, when a game round is started at timing t1, variable display of each symbol row Z1 to Z3, main display area P, and main display section 43 is started. In this case, the mode of fluctuating display of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is a high-speed fluctuating display. When the deceleration timing of the upper symbol row Z1 comes at timing t2, the fluctuating display of the upper symbol row Z1 is switched from the high speed fluctuating display to the low speed fluctuating display. Subsequently, when the upper symbol row Z1 comes to a stop timing at timing t3, the upper symbol row Z1 stops. In this case, the timing of t3 is also the deceleration timing of the lower symbol row Z3, and the fluctuating display of the lower symbol row Z3 is switched from the high speed fluctuating display to the low speed fluctuating display. After that, when the lower symbol row Z3 comes to stop at timing t4, the lower symbol row Z3 stops. In this case, the timing of t4 is also the deceleration timing of the middle symbol row Z2, and the fluctuating display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high speed fluctuating display to the low speed fluctuating display. In this case, if a reach line is formed by the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3, the display shifts to the reach display. When the stop timing of the middle symbol row Z2 comes at timing t5, the middle symbol row Z2 stops. In this case, the combination of symbols corresponding to the result of the validity determination is stopped and displayed.

At timing t6, when the period D1, which is the stationary display time, has elapsed from the timing t5, the stationary display shifts to a confirmed stationary display. At this timing, the variable display in the main display area P ends, and the game round ends. Also, at this timing, the variable display on the main display section 43 on the main controller 81 side also ends.

At timing t7, when a period D2, which is a fixed stop time, has elapsed from timing t6, the next game round is started. Specifically, the variable display of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 and the variable display of the main display area P and the main display section 43 are started.

Next, the flow of displaying variations in game times involving special variations will be explained with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 38 and the schematic diagram of FIG. 39. In addition, here, as an example of the special variation, a case where the medium symbol row Z2 is set as a special symbol row will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 39(a), in the next game period after the game period ended in the stop mode for advance notice of losing, if the game period starts at timing t8, as shown in FIG. 39(b). , the variable display of only the medium symbol row Z2, which is a special symbol row, is started. The mode of the fluctuating display in this case is a low-speed fluctuating display, and the other symbol rows Z1 and Z3 stand by while being stopped. When the special fluctuation ends at timing t9, that is, the stop timing of the middle symbol row Z2, the middle symbol row Z2 stops and the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3 stop. At the same time, a combination of symbols that will cause the suspension notice to stop is displayed in a stopped state. This stop display is maintained for a period of standby time D3. As mentioned above, in this embodiment, the length of the waiting time D3 is the same as the period of the fixed stop time D2, so it is difficult to distinguish between the waiting time and the fixed stop time. This makes it possible to give the player a strong impression that the game is played twice.

At timing t10 when the standby time D3 has elapsed, the variable display of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is started, as shown in FIG. 39(d). The mode of the fluctuating display in this case is a high-speed fluctuating display. At the timing of t11, the upper symbol row Z1 decelerates, at the timing of t12, the upper symbol row Z1 stops and the lower symbol row Z3 decelerates, and at the timing of t13, the lower symbol row Z3 stops and the middle symbol row Z2 decelerates. The middle symbol row Z2 is stopped at timing t14. When the stationary display time D1 ends at timing t15, the variable display in the main display area P and the main display section 43 ends, and the display shifts to a fixed stop display. When the fixed stop time has elapsed at timing t16, the next game round is started and the variable display of symbols is started.

According to this embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are achieved.

In a gaming machine that uses the stopping pattern of the symbols in each game round to give a notice of suspension, if the stopping mode of the game round related to the suspension information that triggered the suspension notice is different and becomes the stopping mode of the pending notice, A special variation is executed at the start of the next game round to change the stop mode of the missed pending notice to the stop mode of the pending notice. Thereby, even if the stopping mode of the game round is changed to the stopping mode of the pending notice, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's sense of expectation.

In this case, the special fluctuation is a pending notice that stops outside the frame (a position shifted by one symbol from all active lines to the change destination side or the change base side) among each symbol row that is the stop mode of the missed pending notice. The symbol row of the target symbol is operated at low speed fluctuation to move the target symbol within the frame. In addition, other symbol rows are held stopped. Then, after holding the suspension mode of the pending notice for a predetermined period (after the waiting time has elapsed), all the symbol rows are operated in high-speed fluctuation, and then stopped in the stopping mode corresponding to the judgment result. Display. In this way, by performing the same performance (second variation) as in the normal game round in this game round with the special fluctuation and waiting time in between, the special fluctuation is performed not in the current game round but in the previous game round. It is possible to make a strong impression as a result of the accompanying performance. As a result, it becomes possible to make it seem as if the so-called re-variation effect was performed in the previous game round, rather than simply being performed as part of the performance in the current game round. As a result, it is possible to diversify the presentation and suitably increase the degree of attention to the game.

A special variation is executed (a specific game round flag is set) on the condition that the result of the judgment of success or failure is not a jackpot result as the game situation of the previous game round. In other words, one of the execution conditions for the special fluctuation is that the game result of the previous game round is a losing result. As a result, even if the player's expectation level is lowered due to a negative result in the game round, by making a special change after that, it is possible to suppress the lowering of the expectation level. It becomes possible.

In addition, a special variation is executed (a specific game round flag is set) on the condition that no reach occurs as the game situation of the previous game round. In other words, one of the special variation execution conditions is that the variation display time of the previous game round is short. Thereby, even if a special variation is performed following the previous game round, it is possible to suppress the total time of these changes from becoming longer and to strengthen the impression that the performance is performed within one game round.

Furthermore, the game situation of the previous game round is configured such that the later the stop order of the symbol row is in the stop mode of the missed reservation notice, the more likely a special fluctuation occurs (the easier it is to win the special fluctuation lottery process). As a result, the shorter the time since the stop, the more likely special fluctuations will occur, making it possible to strengthen the impression that the performance is a continuation of the previous game.

A predetermined waiting time during which the stop display of each symbol is maintained is provided between the special variation (first variation) and the second variation. This can strengthen the impression that the first fluctuation and the second fluctuation are separate game rounds. Further, this waiting time was set to be the same length as the fixed stop time in the previous game round. This makes it possible to further strengthen the impression that the first fluctuation and the second fluctuation are separate game rounds.

As mentioned above, in this game round, the special variation as a continuation of the previous game round and the performance (second fluctuation) that notifies the result of the judgment of the current game round are configured to coexist. Also, the start and end of each game round are clearly indicated on the main display section 43 and the main display area P. Thereby, the administrator of the game hall or the like can check the start and end of each game round by checking the main display section 43 and the main display area P. Therefore, for example, it becomes easier to discover fraudulent acts in which players try to illegally gain profits even though the game round has not ended, and it is possible to appropriately take countermeasures against fraud.

The main display section 43 is provided outside the game area PE, and the main display area P is provided within the display area of the display screen G. In other words, the start and end of each game round are clearly indicated at multiple locations, making it possible to further strengthen countermeasures against fraudulent activities. On the other hand, both parts 43 and P are displayed smaller than the symbols in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and are displayed so as not to interfere with the performance. This makes it possible to take countermeasures against fraud as described above while suppressing a decrease in the degree of attention to the effects of each game round based on the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, etc.

By making special changes, it is possible to vary the execution timing of the pending notice. In other words, in a configuration in which a reservation notice is given using the stopping mode of each symbol row Z1 to Z3, the reservation notice is generated (established) at the end of the fluctuating display of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 (when stopped), The timing of its occurrence can be said to be a predetermined timing. On the other hand, the special fluctuation occurs at the start of a game round, and the timing of occurrence of the suspension notice has been changed. By doing this, even if the suspension notice does not occur at the predetermined timing, it is possible to create a sense of expectation that the suspension notice will occur at a different timing. , the degree of attention to the game can be suitably increased.

In this case, in a situation where the stopping mode of the missed pending notice is stopped and the pending notice is ended, at the start of the next game round, a special variation is made from the stopping mode of the missed pending notice to change to the stopping mode of the pending pending notice. did. In other words, the execution of the pending notice is changed from the previous game round to the start of the current game round. Therefore, the execution timing of the pending notice is changed across game rounds, and even if the pending notice is not given during one game round, it is possible to maintain the sense of anticipation until the next game round.

In particular, normally, the pending notice is given at the end of the game round (when each symbol row Z1 to Z3 stops), and the execution timing is changed to the start of the current game round, so the execution timing is changed. Even if the change is made, the interval between before and after the change can be shortened. Therefore, changes are made across game rounds. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort due to the change and to make it easier to notice the change.

Furthermore, the game result is a winning result in the game round in which the stopping mode of the losing pending notice is displayed, and the gaming result in which a special change is made in the next gaming round after the stopping mode of the losing pending notice is one of the jackpots. Since this special fluctuation is performed, the player expects the game result to be one of the jackpot results. By doing so, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the special fluctuation.

In addition, in this embodiment, the special variation is executed in the next game round that ends as a stop mode of the missed pending notice, so the pending notice does not eventually develop into a reach display, and the missed pending notice does not develop into a reach display. Even if the game is stopped, it is possible to maintain the sense of anticipation for the next game. By doing so, the degree of attention to the game can be suitably increased.

Regarding the hold notice, in relation to the stop order of each symbol row Z1 to Z3, if the first performance is from the start of fluctuation to the stop of the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3, then from the end of the first performance to the middle symbol row Z2. The suspension can be performed as a second performance, and the suspended notice is composed of the first performance and the second performance. Therefore, it can be said that in the game round where the stop mode of the missed pending notice is stopped, only the first performance of the pending notice is executed, and the special variation is the one in which only the second performance of the pending notice is executed. It can be said that. In other words, the suspension notice is shared and executed between the game round in which the special variation is executed and the game round before that. By doing so, it is possible to not only increase the relevance of each game round, but also to relatively smoothly establish a reservation notice by executing a special variation.

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In this embodiment, a predetermined process for the special fluctuation is executed in the game round before the game round in which the special fluctuation is implemented. Hereinafter, the suspension control command corresponding processing in this embodiment will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 40.

In the suspension control command corresponding processing in this embodiment, similar to the processing in steps S1501 to S1507 in the first embodiment, a suspension command is received in steps S2301 to S2307, and a lottery process for suspension notice is performed. Execute. In the subsequent step S2308, it is determined whether the secondary pending storage number SN is "1", and if it is "1", in the subsequent step S2309, it is determined whether the specific game times flag is set. Determine.

As already explained, the specific game round flag is a flag for specifying the next game round in which the stop mode of the missed pending notice is stopped and displayed. This is a flag that will be cleared if this is not done. The case where an affirmative determination is made in step S2309 means that the suspension notice flag is not set in step S2303, the suspension notice lottery is won in step S2305, and the secondary suspension memory number SN is "1" in step S2308. ”, and the specific game round flag is set. Specifically, the stop mode of the missed pending notice is scheduled to be displayed in a stopped state in the game session currently being executed, and the process corresponding to the command for pending control that is being activated this time is acquired in the game session currently being executed. This is a case where the game round corresponding to the hold information is the next game round after the game round that is currently being executed.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S2309, in the subsequent step S2310, a process for changing the fixed stop time of the game session being executed is executed. This fixed stop time changing process will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 41.

First, in step S2401, it is determined whether or not the middle symbol row Z2 is changing at high speed. If it is in high-speed fluctuation, a deceleration timing change process for the middle symbol row Z2 is executed in step S2402. In this case, the performance pattern determined in the above fluctuation start process (Fig. 30) is changed, and the deceleration timing of the middle symbol row Z2 is uniformly set to 0.5 seconds (the time required to move one line in the low-speed fluctuation display). equivalent) change late. Then, in the subsequent step S2403, processing for shortening the determined stop time is executed. In this process, the determined stop time is changed from the above 1.0 sec to 0.5 sec. Through these processes, the fixed stop time can be shortened without changing the period in which the medium symbol row Z2 is displayed in low-speed fluctuations. However, this process changes the fixed stop time in each symbol row Z1 to Z3, and does not change the stop time of the main display section 43 and main display area P. After executing the process in step S2403, this change process ends.

If the medium symbol row Z2 is not changing at high speed in step S2401, the stop symbols (symbols scheduled to be stopped) in the currently running game round are grasped in step S2404, and the special symbol row Z2 is determined in step S2405. and a stopping symbol sequence. These processes are similar to the processes of step S1801 and step S1802 in the special variation process (FIG. 32).

In the following step S2406, provisional fluctuation start setting processing is executed. In this process, the special symbol sequence determined in step S2405 is set to start changing at the fixed stop time in the currently executed game round. Then, in step S2403, a process for shortening the fixed stop time of each symbol row is executed, and then this changing process is ended.

Returning to the explanation of the suspension control command corresponding processing, if an affirmative determination is made in step S2303, a negative determination is made in step S2305, a negative determination is made in step S2308, a negative determination is made in step S2309, and a negative determination is made in step S2310. If the process is executed, after either of the above, a pending display determination process is executed in step S2311. The processing in steps S2311 to S2315 is similar to the processing in steps S1508 to S1512 described above.

Next, how the fixed stop time is changed will be explained with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG. 42. In addition, in FIG. 42, regarding the changes in the middle symbol row Z2, the stationary display time (D1) and fixed stop time (D2), and the changes in the main display section 43 and main display area P, (a) has been changed. (b) and (c) show the state after the change.

That is, in FIG. 42(a), when the middle symbol row Z2 stops at the timing t1, it remains displayed until the timing t2. Further, the main display section 43 and the main display area P also stop at the same timing, and thereafter, the fixed stop display is performed until the timing t3. When the fixed stop time change process is performed, if the timing of the change process is when the middle symbol row Z2 is fluctuating at high speed, that is, when the deceleration timing of the middle symbol row Z2 can be changed, then the process shown in FIG. 42(b) As shown in FIG. 42, as a result of delaying the deceleration timing of the middle symbol row Z2, the stop timing is also delayed, and it stops at timing t4, which is later than t1 in FIG. 42(a). Thereafter, the next game round is started at timing t3, similar to FIG. 42(a) above. In this case, the special variation will be executed at the start of the next game round. In this way, when the timing of the change process is when the middle symbol row Z2 changes at high speed, the end timing of the fixed stop time D2 is not changed, and the start timing (timing of transition from the stationary display to the fixed stop display) is changed. The determined stop time D2 is shortened by the delay.

If the timing of changing the fixed stop time is after the deceleration timing of the middle symbol row Z2, as shown in FIG. 42(c), the middle symbol row Z2 is changed at the timing of t1 as in FIG. stops. Thereafter, the next game round is started at timing t5, which is earlier than t3 in FIG. 42(a). Similar to the above, a special variation is executed at the start of the next game round. In this way, when the timing of the change processing is after the deceleration timing of the middle symbol row Z2, the start timing of the fixed stop time D2 is not changed, and the end timing (variation start timing of the next game round) is changed. The fixed stop time D2 is shortened.

Moreover, in these cases, the stop period of the main display section 43 and the main display area P is not changed. Therefore, the function of the administrator of the gaming hall and the like to confirm the start and end of a gaming session is guaranteed.

In this way, by shortening the period between the start of the special fluctuation and the stop of the fluctuation of the previous game round, it is possible to further strengthen the impression that the special fluctuation is a performance accompanying the previous game round. .

In particular, in this embodiment, the fixed stop time D2 is configured to be shorter between the stationary display time D1 and the fixed stop time D2. As already explained, the stationary display time D1 is set as a period in which effects such as re-fluctuation may be performed, and effects such as re-fluctuation are not performed during the fixed stop time. That is, if the stationary display time D1 is shortened, the period during which the player desires to change again, etc. will be shortened. Therefore, if the fixed stop time D2 is shortened as in this embodiment, the period until the start of the next game round will be shortened while creating a sense of expectation for re-variation, etc., and the special fluctuation will be changed from the previous time. It becomes possible to further strengthen the impression that the game is a continuation of the game.

In addition, the shortening mode of the fixed stop time D2 was changed according to the fluctuation situation of the middle symbol row Z2. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the presence or absence of subsequent special fluctuations from being detected depending on the length of the period in which the medium symbol row Z2 is displayed in low-speed fluctuations.

<Third embodiment>
In this embodiment, the suspension notice is realized not by a combination of stopped symbols but by a notice sound at the start of symbol variation. First, the aspect of the suspension notice in this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIG. 43(a).

In this embodiment, the manner in which a pending notice is executed differs depending on the value of the pending notice counter. As already explained, the hold notice counter is set according to the number of fluctuations (number of hold) when a hold notice is won at the time of obtaining hold information (hold control command corresponding processing), and is set every time a hold notice is issued. This is a counter that is decremented by 1. Then, in the game round of the suspension information that triggers the execution of the suspension notice, the suspension notice counter becomes "0". In this embodiment, the mode of pending notice is stored in the various table storage area 245 of the ROM 243 as a pending notice pattern table.

As shown in FIG. 43(a), in the reservation notice pattern table in this embodiment, when the reservation notice counter is "3" or more, a notice sound "cu" is generated at the start of symbol variation. When the pending notice counter is "2", a notice sound "Kuin" is generated at the start of symbol variation. When the pending notice counter is "1", a notice sound "squeak" is generated at the start of symbol variation. When the suspension notice counter is ``0'', that is, in the game round of the suspension information that triggers the execution of the suspension notice, a notice sound of ``Q-E-'' is generated as the final stage suspension notice at the start of symbol variation. In this way, by changing the notice sound in the hold notice in stages, the player can feel that as the hold information is consumed, the player approaches the hold information that triggered the execution of the hold notice.

Note that instead of having a one-to-one correspondence between the pending notice counter and the notice sound as described above, even if the pending notice counter is "0", the notice will be used when the pending notice counter is "1", "2", "3" or more. There may be cases in which a sound is generated, and similarly for other values, a configuration may be adopted in which a different preview sound from the preview sound corresponding to the other value is generated. At least, the smaller the value of the reservation notice counter (the closer it gets to the game round of the reservation information that triggered the reservation notice), the more the player can grasp it.

Further, in this embodiment, the above-mentioned warning sound is generated at the start of symbol variation in a game round. That is, the suspension notice is given at a predetermined timing. Therefore, the player expects the warning sound to be generated at that timing, and the attention level is highest at that timing.

Next, the variation start processing in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 44.

In this embodiment, similar to step S1701 in the first embodiment, in step S2501, a process of grasping each piece of information for a game round is executed based on a command from the main control device 81. In the following step S2502, similarly to step S1702 described above, it is determined whether a pending notice flag is stored. If the pending notice flag is stored, similarly to steps S1712 and S1713, the pending notice counter is subtracted in steps S2510 and S2511, and the pending notice counter is set to "0" based on the processing. In other words, it is determined whether or not it is the game round of the suspension information that triggered the suspension notice.

If the hold information that triggered the hold notice is not the game time, that is, if a negative determination is made in step S2511, it is determined in step S2512 whether or not a standby flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 247 of the RAM 244. Determine. The standby flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to understand that the pending notice is being carried over. This flag will be explained in detail later, but first the processing when the standby flag is not stored will be explained.

That is, if the standby flag is not stored in step S2512, then in step S2513, a pending notice (notice sound) corresponding to the value of the pending notice counter is read from the pending notice pattern table and set. The performance control device 82 controls the speaker section 64 based on the set notice sound and execution timing of the pending notice. Note that this also applies to cases where a pending notice is set in other processes.

If the pending notice counter is "0" in step S2511, the pending notice flag is erased in step S2514, and then it is determined in step S2515 whether or not it is a game round in which a reach has occurred. If it is a game round in which a reach occurs, in step S2516, a pending notice (notice sound) corresponding to the value of the pending notice counter is read out from the pending notice pattern table and set. As already explained, the hold notice set in this case is the final stage notice sound.

If it is determined in step S2515 that it is not a game round in which a reach occurs, no warning sound is set. That is, in the case where the game time of the reservation information that triggered the reservation notice is not a reach occurrence, the present embodiment is configured such that the reservation notice is not given. However, in step S2517, a specific game round flag is stored to store that no reservation notice was given in the game round of the reservation information that triggered the reservation notice, as in the first embodiment.

If the suspension notice flag is not stored in step S2502, it is determined in step S2503 whether or not the specific game round flag is stored. If the specific game round flag is stored, it is determined in step S2504 whether or not it is a consecutive game round, as in step S1706 above. If the game is not a continuous game, the specific game time flag is erased in step S2505.

If it is a consecutive game, a delay notice lottery process is executed in step S2506. Here, in this embodiment, if a reservation notice is not given in the game round of the reservation information that triggered the reservation notice as described above, in the next game round, the reservation information that triggered the reservation notice is There is a possibility that the pending notice that was supposed to be executed in the game round will be executed. Furthermore, in this case, the pending notice is not given at the above predetermined timing (the start of symbol fluctuation), but at a later timing (more specifically, in this embodiment, the presence or absence of the reach display is determined). A hold notice (notice sound) is set to be generated at the timing when the high-speed fluctuation display of the lower symbol row Z3 that can be grasped switches to the low-speed fluctuation display. That is, in step S2506, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to generate a pending notice at a later timing than a predetermined timing.

In this delayed notice lottery process, it is set so that the player will win with a predetermined probability (for example, 80% probability) only when the reach display occurs in the relevant game round. In other words, if the reach display does not occur, you will not win. Furthermore, the type of reach display is set so that the probability of winning is higher when a super reach occurs than when a normal reach occurs. The winning probability is set to be higher when the game result is a jackpot result than when the game result is a miss result.

That is, in the delayed advance notice lottery process, winning is possible on the condition that the reach display occurs, and the probability of winning is set to correspond to the jackpot expectation level. More specifically, it is set such that the higher the jackpot expectation among the game rounds in which the reach display occurs, the easier it is to win.

It is also possible to set a plurality of occurrence timings of the pending notice other than the start of the symbol variation described above, and to set the timing at which the pending notice is generated to be later as the jackpot expectation level is higher. By doing this, it can be expected that the longer the situation in which a pending notice does not occur continues, the more attention will be drawn to it.

After executing the delay notice lottery process in step S2506, it is determined in step S2507 whether or not the delay notice lottery has been won. If the winner has been won, in step S2508, a setting is made to generate a postponed notice at the changed timing as a delay notice process. The pending notice in this case is the final stage of the pending notice (notice sound "Queen").

If it is determined in step S2507 that the delayed advance notice lottery has not been won, then in step S2509 the special game round flag is erased and the process of storing the above-mentioned standby flag is executed. As already explained, the standby flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to grasp the situation where the pending notice is being carried over.More specifically, the waiting flag is a flag that allows the MPU 242 to grasp the situation in which the pending notice is being carried over. This is a flag for the MPU 242 to understand that a suspension notice has not been generated. This standby flag is cleared when a pending notice is set (step S2508 or step S2516) or when a continuous game is interrupted. The continuation of the continuous game round is determined in the fluctuation termination process based on whether or not suspension information is stored in the suspension storage area 260 at the time of termination of the fluctuation.

If the specific game round flag is not stored in step S2503, or after executing any one of steps S2508, S2509, S2513, S2516, and S2517, the process advances to step S2518. In step S2518, a stop result determination process is executed as in step S1704, and in the subsequent step S2519, a production pattern determination process is executed as in step S1705. In step S2520, the stop result command and performance pattern command determined in the stop result determination process and performance pattern determination process are transmitted to the display control device 212, and then the variation start process is ended. The production pattern command includes information on the mode and execution timing of the pending notice set in each of the above processes, and based on this information, the display control device 212 controls the display control device 212 to respond to the notification sound of the pending notice. Display effects (for example, effects, etc.) are executed on the pattern display device 41.

Although explanations using figures are omitted, in the process during fluctuation in this embodiment, the speaker unit 64 and the display light emitting unit 63 are controlled based on the effect pattern determined in the effect pattern determination process, and the display control device 212.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution timing of the pending notice may be changed from a predetermined timing to a later timing. By doing so, even if a suspension notice does not occur, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that a suspension notice will occur later. In this case, since the game is changed from game to game to the next game, it is possible to maintain the feeling of anticipation for a longer period of time.

Then, this carried-over pending notice is executed by carrying over the developed pending notice in the form of progressively developing pending notice. By doing this, compared to the above-mentioned configuration in which the pending notice before development is executed in the next game round, a new pending notice is not set, but the previous pending notice is carried over and executed. This makes it possible to create a stronger impression that it has been done.

Here, in this embodiment, if a suspension notice does not occur in the next game round as described above, there is a possibility that a suspension notice will occur in a subsequent game round. That is, when the game round of the hold information that triggered the hold notice is started, the hold notice flag is cleared (step S2514), and in the hold control command corresponding process (FIG. 28), the hold command received thereafter is cleared (step S2514). A pending notice lottery is performed based on (step S1504). When this pending notice is won, a numerical value corresponding to the number of fluctuations (the number of pending notices) is input to the pending notice counter (step S1507), and the corresponding pending notice is executed based on the pending notice counter (step S2513). .

However, as described above, if the delayed notice lottery is not won in the game round following the game round of the hold information that triggered the hold notice, a standby flag is stored (step S2509). Therefore, even if a hold notice is set based on the hold information acquired after that, the presence or absence of the standby flag in step S2512 is determined until the game round of the hold information that triggered the setting of the subsequent hold notice. An affirmative determination is made in the confirmation process, and the pending notice corresponding to the value of the pending notice counter is not set and the pending notice is not performed. Then, in the game round of the pending information that triggered the setting of the subsequent pending notice, the pending notice counter becomes "0", and on condition that the reach occurs (step S2515: YES), the final stage of pending notice (notice The sound ``Keeeen'') is executed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 43(b), the reservation information stored in the fourth area of the first result display section reservation area Ra (displayed in the fourth unit reservation display area Ga4 of the first reservation display area Ga) A case in which a pending notice is set based on (holding information) will be explained. In this case, in the game round of the reservation information (the reservation information displayed in the first unit reservation display area Ga1 to the third unit reservation display area Ga3) that is consumed before the relevant reservation information, the reservation corresponding to the reservation notice counter A notice will be given. If the hold information that triggered this hold preview corresponds to hold information that does not display the reach, the hold preview will not be made in the game round of the hold information.

If a delay notice does not occur in the next game round, the delay flag is stored, and the hold information obtained thereafter (in FIG. 43(c), the hold information displayed in the third unit hold display area Ga3) Even if you win a reservation notice in , the reservation notice will not be given until the game round of the winning reservation information. Then, in the game round of the winning reservation information, a final stage reservation notice is given.

As described above, in this embodiment, the pending notice is executed by changing the pending notice to be executed at a predetermined timing in a game round to be executed at a timing later than the predetermined timing. Even if there is no notice, it is possible to create a sense of expectation that a notice of suspension will be given later.

In this case, the execution timing will be changed to the next game round after the hold information that triggered the hold notice (if the delayed notice is won), and the execution timing will be changed to the subsequent game round. There is a case (when a pending notice is won in a situation where the standby flag is stored). By doing so, the execution timing of the suspended notice can be changed to a wider variety of destinations.

Since the configuration is such that the delay notice lottery process is executed at the start of the next game round of the hold information that triggered the above-mentioned hold notice, the hold information acquired next to the hold information that triggered the hold notice will be processed in the hold notice lottery process. Even if you do not win, there is a possibility that a notice of suspension will be given. Therefore, even if the winning probability of the reservation notice lottery process that can be performed at all times is not set high, the possibility that the reservation notice will be given in the next game round based on the reservation information that triggered the above-mentioned reservation notice can be made relatively high. becomes possible. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that a prepared delay notice is not easily executed.

On the other hand, in a situation where the standby flag is stored, a hold notice lottery process is performed based on the hold information obtained after that, and if the lottery is won, a hold notice is issued. There is no need to perform special processing for processing in situations where no

Furthermore, even if you win a hold notice lottery in a situation where the standby flag is stored, if the hold information that triggered the winning is hold information that does not correspond to the reach display, you will be further removed from the specified game. The game round flag is stored (step S2517), and a delay notice may occur in the next game round. This delay notice is set so that winnings can only be won in the game round in which a reach occurs. Therefore, it is possible to avoid an event where the reach display does not occur even though a hold notice has occurred with the standby flag stored, that is, even though a hold notice at the final stage has occurred. It becomes possible. If the above-mentioned delayed notice does not occur, the standby flag is kept stored, so that it is possible to wait for the next pending notice lottery to be won.

In this way, after the execution timing of the pending notice is changed, when to execute the pending notice changes depending on the subsequent gaming situation. This makes it possible to change the execution timing of the suspended notice to a wider variety of destinations without being limited to the gaming situation at the time of the change.

Note that the configuration may be such that the situation in which the standby flag is stored is notified in a manner that the player can understand. For example, a configuration may be considered in which the background image is changed or the reserved image is changed. By doing this, the next time the player wins a pending notice, the player will be aware that the pending notice will be executed from the final stage without passing through the stages, and it is thought that the player will become more immersed in the game. However, it is also possible to continue firing the game balls so that the standby flag is not erased, that is, to continue the consecutive game rounds, and to expect an increase in the total number of fired balls. In order to make this effect more prominent, it is preferable to set the mode of the pending notice to be executed from the final stage without passing through the stages, in accordance with the jackpot expectation level, in the pending notice pattern table.

In addition, although the delay notice has been configured so that it can be won only when the ready-to-reach display occurs, it may also be configured so that it can be won even when the ready-to-reach display does not occur. By doing so, it is possible to increase the overall probability of winning a delayed notice, that is, increase the probability that a delayed notice will occur.

In the suspension notice pattern table, a mode may be set in which the suspension notice is not executed in the game round before the final stage suspension notice. In other words, for example, if the configuration is such that no pending notice is selected when the pending notice counter is "1", the final stage is set on the condition that the pending notice counter becomes "0" in the next game round and the reach display is performed. A notice of suspension will be given. In this way, by setting in advance a presentation pattern in which the pending notice is carried over across game rounds, it is possible to increase the frequency with which such presentations are performed. In this case, in accordance with the expectation level of winning a jackpot, the higher the expectation level, the higher the probability of winning the effect pattern in which the pending notice is carried over across the above game rounds, so that the pending notice is carried over over the above game rounds. It is also possible to increase the degree of attention to the delay notice that may occur based on the fact that the pending information that triggered the delay notice is not compatible with the reach display.

<Fourth embodiment>
In this embodiment, the reservation notice is realized by the movement of a movable accessory. First, the configuration of the game board and the mode of suspension notice in this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIG. 45.

The game board 240 in this embodiment is provided with a variable display unit 360, and a center frame 420 is provided in this variable display unit 360 so as to surround the symbol display device 41. A movable accessory 300 for executing a reservation notice is disposed on the center frame 420.

The movable accessory 300 includes an accessory main body 301 as a movable part, and an accessory drive unit 302 that performs drive control of the accessory main body 301. The accessory drive unit 302 is connected to the performance control device 82 and operates the accessory main body 301 according to instructions from the performance control device 82.

The operation of the accessory main body 301 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 45, the accessory main body 301 is normally placed at an initial position that does not overlap the display screen G of the symbol display device 41 in the front-rear direction. When a pending notice is given, the accessory drive unit 302 is driven and controlled, so that the accessory main body 301 switches from the initial position to the established position overlapping the display screen G in the front-rear direction.

The accessory main body 301 is decorated with a sword, and an accessory drive section 302 is provided on the handle thereof, and the accessory main body 301 is rotatably provided by the accessory drive section 302. Then, by being driven and controlled by the accessory drive unit 302, the sword is swung down so that the sword, which is in an upright state at the initial position, becomes approximately horizontal at the established position. Thereby, the pending notice can be made to look as if the display screen G is being torn apart by a sword.

Further, when a suspension notice is given, a promotion position is set at an intermediate position between the initial position and the completion position as a position where a promotion effect is performed to determine whether or not the suspension notice will come true. When a pending notice is given, the accessory main body 301 moves from the initial position to the inciting position, and the inciting effect is performed at that position, and when the pending notice is established, it moves to the establishment position, and the pending notice is established. If not, it returns to the initial position from the tilted position.

In this case, in the process for moving the movable accessory, for example, as in the process for starting fluctuation (FIG. 44) in the third embodiment, the game round (step S2502: YES) is performed in a situation where the pending notice flag is stored. ), executes a pending notice according to the pending notice counter. In this case, for example, in the suspension notice pattern table, the larger the value of the suspension notice counter, the higher the probability of occurrence of the performance returning from the above-mentioned inciting performance to the initial position. Specifically, as the game time of the reservation information that triggered the reservation notice approaches, that is, as the value of the reservation notice counter becomes smaller, the probability that the reservation notice is realized is increased.

In step S2515 in this embodiment, unlike the third embodiment described above, it is determined whether the pending information that triggered the pending notice is any jackpot result. If there is (Step S2515: YES), the pending notice is set so that the pending notice is established (moves from the inciting effect to the established position) (Step S2516), and if the result is a failure (Step S2515: NO). ), generates a performance that returns to the initial position from the inciting performance, and stores a specific game times flag (step S2517).

In addition, if the specific game round flag is stored (step S2503: YES), a predetermined lottery will be held on the condition that it is a consecutive game round (step S2504: YES), unlike the third embodiment described above. The configuration is such that a special pending notice (hereinafter referred to as "special notice") is executed when the process is executed and a winner is won in the lottery process.

This special notice is a performance in which the accessory main body 301 is moved to the successful position at the start of a game round, and is accompanied by an operation of returning to the initial position after being moved to the successful position. The operation of this special notice will be explained in detail later.

Then, the stop result determination process (step S2518) and the performance pattern determination process (step S2519) are executed to determine the performance mode during the game that matches the accessory movement, and the information is displayed on the display control device in step S2520. Output to 212.

That is, in this embodiment as well, if the suspension notice is not established in the game round of the suspension information that triggered the suspension notice (when the accessory main body 301 returns to the initial position after the inciting performance), the next There is a possibility that a suspension notice (special notice) will be given during the game round.

In addition, in this embodiment, this special notice is issued in the game round following the game round of the hold information that triggered the above-mentioned hold notice, that is, the next game round in which the return-to-initial-position effect was performed after the inciting effect. However, as in the third embodiment, the pending notice is not carried over across multiple gaming sessions. Therefore, processing related to the standby flag (step S2509 and step S2512) is not executed.

The details of the operation of the movable accessory 300 will be explained with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 46(a) and the explanatory diagram of FIG. 46(b).

When a suspension notice is given in the game round started at timing t1, first, the drive control of the accessory drive unit 302 of the movable accessory 300 is started at the timing t2, and from the initial position shown in FIG. 46(b1). , the movement toward the tilting position starts as shown in FIG. 46(b2). When the fanning position is reached at timing t3, a fanning effect is performed at the position. In the stirring performance, the accessory main body 301 rattling vibrates at the stirring position, and an effect performance is performed on the display screen G.

At timing t4, this stirring effect ends, and the motion toward the established position starts as shown in FIG. 46(b3). When the establishment position is reached at the timing t5, the accessory body 301 is held at the position until the timing t6, and a confirmation effect indicating the establishment of the pending notice is performed on the display screen G. The timing of this t6 is set to the end timing of symbol fluctuation in the game round. That is, when the pending notice is established, the accessory main body 301 is held at the established position until the end of the game round.

Then, from timing t6, as shown in FIG. 46(b4), the accessory main body 301 starts moving toward the initial position. In this case, the next game round starts at timing t7, which is earlier than timing t8 when accessory body 301 returns to the initial position.

For example, if this next game round is the game round that triggered the suspension notice, the accessory action will start again at the timing t9, reach the fanning position at the timing t10, and move from the fanning position at the timing t11. The operation toward the establishment position is started, and at timing t12, the execution position is reached and the pending notice is established. When the game round ends at timing t13, the accessory main body 301 starts moving toward the initial position, and returns to the initial position at timing t15.

In this case, in this embodiment, in the game round of the hold information that triggered the hold notice, if the hold information that triggered the hold notice is a jackpot result, the hold notice is established in the game round, so at t15. At the timing t14, which is earlier than the timing, the opening/closing execution mode (more specifically, the opening effect) is started instead of the next game round.

Further, when the hold information that triggered the hold notice is a winning result, the accessory movement starts at timing t16 in the game round of the hold information and reaches the pushing position at timing t17. Then, the stirring effect is performed until the timing at which the game round ends at t18, and with the end of the game round, the accessory main body 301 starts moving toward the initial position. In this case as well, the next game round is started at timing t19, which is earlier than timing t20 when returning to the initial position.

As mentioned above, in a configuration where the presence or absence of a performance is clearly indicated by the inciting performance, the longer the inciting period in which the inciting performance is performed, the more players will pay attention to it during that period. This makes it possible to lengthen the period during which the Then, the more such a promotion period is extended until the end timing of the game round, the more the attention level of the game round is inevitably increased until the end time. In other words, if a point at which the degree of attention is highest is set in the middle of a game round, the subsequent development (effects, etc.) of the game round will be predicted, and the subsequent development will feel sluggish, which is undesirable.

Furthermore, in a configuration in which the point at which the degree of attention increases is set near the end of a game round as described above, if the configuration to increase the degree of attention is realized by the action of an accessory as in this embodiment, for example, By configuring the return motion to be included in the next game round, it is possible to retain the aftertaste of the increased attention level of the previous game round even in the next game round. In particular, as a performance that increases the attention level mentioned above, it is applied to continuous performances that can occur over multiple game rounds, such as pending notices, so it is possible to maintain the sense of anticipation until the next game round. It becomes possible to further enhance the effect.

In such a configuration, if there is a jackpot result or if a pending notice is established, it is possible to suitably increase the attention level of the next game as described above, but this is not the case. , If the result is a miss or the pending notice is not realized, the effects of this unsuccessful performance will be felt in the next game, and there is a possibility that the attention level will decrease. occurs.

Therefore, in this embodiment, a special notice can be generated in the next game round in which the pending notice has not been realized. A special notice means that at the start of the next game round in which the pending notice was not established, the action direction is switched to the established position at a timing before the accessory main body 301 returns to the initial position, and the pending notice is established. It's a performance. The manner in which the special notice is given will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 47(a) and the explanatory diagram of FIG. 47(b).

In the game round started at the timing t1, the accessory motion is started at the timing t2, reaches the stirring position at the timing t3, and the stirring effect is performed until the timing t4. Thereafter, the accessory main body 301 moves to the establishment position at timing t5, and the pending notice is established. When the game round ends at timing t6, the accessory main body 301 starts moving toward the initial position. Then, the accessory main body 301 reaches the initial position at the timing t8 after the next game round starts at the timing t7.

If the game round started at the timing t7 is the game round of the hold information that triggered the hold notice, the accessory movement is started at the timing t9, and the excitement performance is started at the timing t10. Then, the inciting performance is continued until the game round ends at timing t11. In this case, the result of the current game round is a loss, and the reservation notice does not hold. However, as described above, in the variation start process, the specific game times flag is stored.

In the processing for starting fluctuation of the game round that started at the timing t12, if the lottery processing of the specific notice is won, the movement towards the initial position is started at the timing t11, but the initial position has not been reached. At timing t13, the direction of movement of the accessory main body 301 is switched. Then, at timing t14, the hold notice (special notice) is established at the position where it is established. Then, it starts moving toward the initial position at timing t15, and reaches the initial position at timing t16.

In this way, by configuring the suspended notice that did not come true in the previous game round to be made possible in the next game round, the structure leaves a lingering impression of the performance that did not come true across the game rounds as described above. In this case, it is possible to not only suppress a decrease in the degree of attention due to the lingering effect left behind, but also to increase the degree of attention, as if the pending notice might be realized this time.

In this case, since the configuration is such that the direction of operation is switched toward the position where the pending notice is established at a timing before the accessory main body 301 reaches the initial position, the new position is changed after reaching the initial position. Compared to a configuration that operates toward the previous game, it is possible to strengthen the impression that this is a continuation of the pending notice of the previous game round, and weaken the impression that the pending notice has been newly set.

Therefore, as mentioned above, it is possible to make the pending notice (special notice) set at the start of a game round seem as if it was an effect that had been set from the start of the previous pending notice, and the special notice is performed. It becomes possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game round.

Here, in the game round where the special notice was given, a pending notice is established in the game round as a form of performance pattern that is set on the condition that the game result of the game round is a jackpot result. The format is set. In this case, in the special notice, the timing t16 when the accessory main body 301 returns to the initial position is set to be earlier than the timing at which the normal hold notice starts during the game. That is, the pending notice may be started at timing t17, which is later than timing t16.

In this case, the operation of the accessory main body 301 is started at timing t17, reaches the stirring position at timing t18, and the stirring effect is performed until timing t19. It moves to the established position at timing t20, and this state is maintained until the game round ends at timing t21.

In this way, a suspension notice may be given at the start and end of one game round. Therefore, in a configuration in which a predetermined performance time is required to execute a pending notice, it is possible to suppress duplication of each performance and to suitably execute them as separate performances. In other words, by configuring the suspension notice to be given at the start and end of each game round, in a configuration in which multiple suspension notices are issued during one game round, the time between the suspension notices is the longest. Can be set. By doing so, it is possible to strengthen the impression that each pending notice is an independent presentation.

In addition, since the suspension notice is normally executed at the end of the game round, if the attention level of the hold notice is increased as described above, it will be possible to maintain the attention level until the end of the game round. It is possible to achieve such effects. In such a configuration, if a suspension notice is given at the start and end of one game round, it is possible to suitably increase the attention level from the start to the end of a game round.

In this case, the longer the variable display time of a game session becomes, the longer the interval between the pending notices executed at the start and end of the game becomes. On the contrary, if the variable display time of the game times becomes shorter, the execution interval becomes shorter. If you want to strengthen the impression that they are independent performances by setting a long execution interval between the pending notice and the pending notice as described above, you can lengthen the variable display time, or conversely, you can set the execution interval short. If you want to strengthen the impression that it is a continuous performance, you can shorten the variable display time. In this way, the impression given by the pending notice can be changed simply by adjusting the variable display time, and it is possible to diversify the pending notice by simply changing the configuration.

In this case, a specific configuration may be such that the length of the variable display time is grasped when setting the suspended notice and special notice, and it is determined whether to set both of these notices based on the length. , when deciding whether or not to execute the other notice (for example, special notice) in a game session where one notice (for example, suspended notice) is set, depending on the length of the variable display time as described above. It is also possible to have a configuration in which it is determined. Conversely, a configuration may be adopted in which it is first determined whether or not to execute these notices, and then the variable display time is determined. In this case, since the determination of the variable display time is performed on the main controller 81 side, the process regarding whether or not to execute both notices may also be performed on the main controller 81 side. It may also be configured to be determined on the production control device 82 side.

Furthermore, in this case, for example, by making the game rounds in which the suspended notice is executed at the start and end of the game consecutively, the execution interval of the suspended notice not only in one game round, but also over multiple game rounds. It is also possible to adjust the interval. In other words, the execution interval of pending notices executed between the end of one game round and the start of the next playing round is determined by the execution interval of pending notices executed between the start and end of one game round. If also set short, if the game rounds executed at the start and end of the game are consecutively executed as described above, the end of one game round and the start of the next game round will be executed consecutively, It may also be configured such that the execution is performed with an interval between the start and end of the next game round. Conversely, the execution interval of pending notices that are executed between the end of one game round and the start of the next game round is the execution interval of pending notices that are executed between the start and end of one game round. If you set it longer than , then if the game times that are executed at the start and end of the game are consecutive as shown above, the end of one game time and the start of the next game time will be executed with an interval. It is also possible to configure the system to be executed continuously at the start and end of the next game round. These adjustments can also be made by changing the variable display time, making it possible to adjust the execution interval of each pending notice with a simple configuration, contributing to diversification of effects.

In the game round in which the special notice was given, the condition for selecting a performance pattern in which the pending notice is further established is that the game result is one of the jackpot results, but this may be changed. For example, when the number of reservations is small (for example, when the number of reservations is 0) at the time of execution of the process for starting variation related to this special notice, a configuration may be adopted in which a reservation notice can be established after that. By doing this, when the number of reservations is small, it is possible to easily receive a reservation notice multiple times during one game. In particular, when applied to a configuration in which the execution mode of a pending notice is changed according to the number of executions, as in the third embodiment, even when the number of pending notices is small, the number of executions can be increased.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in each embodiment described above, and may be implemented as follows, for example. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied individually to each of the above embodiments, or a part or all of them may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments.

(1) Although the configuration is such that the special variation is executed so that the stop mode of the missed pending notice is changed to the stop mode of the pending notice, the stop mode before the special variation and the stop mode after the special variation are not limited to these. For example, in a reservation notice, the game result of the target reservation information and the symbol for the reservation notice are associated, and the next game round in which the stop pattern for the reservation notice was formed with the one symbol for the reservation notice. In a game round, it may be configured to form a stop pattern for a reservation notice using other reservation notice symbols as a special variation. Specifically, it is possible to consider a configuration in which the suspension mode for pending notice with a non-specific symbol (corresponding to a normal jackpot result) is changed to a specific symbol (corresponding to a 15R probability variable jackpot result), or vice versa. More specifically, for example, as a stop mode for pending notice due to non-specific symbols, "" is placed on the right line L3 in the upper symbol row Z1, the left line L1 in the middle symbol row Z2, and the middle line L2 in the lower symbol row Z3, respectively. It is assumed that the main symbol marked with "6" has stopped. In this case, "7" was added to the left line L1 of the upper symbol row Z1, the right line L2 of the middle symbol row Z2, and the position shifted by one symbol toward the fluctuation base from the right line L3 of the lower symbol row Z3. The main pattern (specific pattern) is stopped. Then, in the special variation, by varying the lower symbol row Z3 and stopping the main symbol marked with "7" on the middle line L2 or the left line L1, the stopping mode is changed to a suspension notice for a specific symbol. .

Furthermore, the result of the game before the special change is not limited to a losing result. That is, as a game round before the special fluctuation, it is possible to have any jackpot result, then shift to the opening/closing execution mode, and execute the special fluctuation in the first rotation after the opening/closing execution mode. In this case, for example, even if it is a 15R probability variable jackpot result in the game round before the special fluctuation, that is, in the game round that triggered the opening/closing execution mode, the jackpot result will be announced with a combination of non-specific symbols, and after the opening/closing execution mode In the game round, the combination of non-specific symbols may be changed to a combination of specific symbols. In this case, since the opening/closing execution mode is interposed, there is a possibility that the impression that the special fluctuation is a continuation of the previous game may be weakened. Therefore, it is preferable that the opening/closing execution mode performance is not performed, or even if it is performed, it is performed for a shorter time than usual, and the period until the next game round is started is set short. From this point of view, for example, the period of the opening/closing execution mode is short, such as the 2R non-explicit definite variable jackpot result, 2R explicit definite variable jackpot result, and special winning result, and the game ball enters the big winning hole 32a during the opening/closing execution mode. For game results that cannot be expected, a special variation may be executed in the next game round. In addition, from the perspective of changing the stopping result after the special change to something more favorable for the player than the stopping result before the change, for example, even if it is a 2R probability variable jackpot result, the special winning result or 2R It is also possible to have a structure in which the non-explicit definite variable jackpot result is announced, and the 2R explicit definite variable jackpot result is notified in the special variation after the opening/closing execution mode. In these cases, it may be necessary to vary all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 in the special fluctuation, but in order to strengthen the impression that the special fluctuation is a game round that is attached to the previous game round, rather than an independent game round, all these symbol rows Z1 to Z3 may need to be changed. It is preferable that the fluctuations in columns Z1 to Z3 be performed in a slow fluctuation display rather than a high speed fluctuation display.

(2) The game result of the current game round may be announced in a special variation in the next game round based on the occurrence of a predetermined event. That is, for example, if an error occurs in the gaming machine such as a ball jamming as a predetermined event, it is necessary to not only perform the current game round but also to notify the error. Therefore, for example, if the current game round is a game round in which the stop mode for pending notice is to be stopped, there is a possibility that the player will miss the stop mode that has been prepared. Therefore, in this game round, we will stop the stop mode for notice of missed hold and notify the above error, and during the execution of this game round, we will give priority to notifying the player of the error. If the configuration is such that the stop mode of the pending notice is displayed by a special change at the start of the next game round, it becomes possible to set a time difference between the pending notice and the error notification, and each can be appropriately notified. In addition to the occurrence of the above-mentioned error, the predetermined event may include notification of the firing mode of the game ball, notification of fraudulent activity, and the like.

(3) The means for regulating special variations may be one that regulates even if it is not a continuous game. That is, for example, even if it is a game round after the stop mode for a missed hold notice, if there is a game round that is executed before the hold information that is the target of the next hold notice, then the said missed Even if you do not change the stopping mode for pending notice to the stopping mode for pending notice, it is possible to stop the stopping mode for pending notice before the game play related to the pending information that is the subject of the pending notice. It is. Therefore, as mentioned above, if there is pending information that is subject to validity judgment before the pending information that is subject to the pending notice, special fluctuations are limited (not executed). It becomes possible to lower the frequency of execution of the variation, and it is possible to increase the sense of surprise and anticipation when the special variation is executed.

(4) Although the configuration is such that special fluctuations are restricted in game rounds that are not consecutive game rounds, it may also be configured that special fluctuations are executed in game rounds that are not consecutive game rounds. In this case, the game round before the special variation is the last game round when the game ends, and the next game round (the game round where the special fluctuation is performed) is the first game round. By executing a special variation in a game session that is not a continuous game session, the impression that it is a continuation of the previous game session will be weakened, but even if the continuous game session has ended in a stop mode for notice of failure pending. By executing the special variation, it is possible to create the possibility that the special variation will be performed at the first rotation, which may motivate the player to select one of the multiple gaming machines installed in the gaming hall, and vice versa. It becomes difficult to end the game due to the stop mode for advance notice of losing, and it becomes possible to encourage continuation of the game. It should be noted that since the special fluctuation is configured to occur when winning a predetermined lottery, it goes without saying that it can occur even if it is the result of any jackpot.

(5) Although the special fluctuation is executed at the start of a game round, the same operation as this special fluctuation may be performed at the end of the game round, that is, as a symbol re-fluctuation. By doing so, it is possible to further enhance the impression that the special variation is a continuation of the previous game round.

(6) The special variation has a structure in which the winning probability is higher in the case of a jackpot result than in the case of a losing result in the special variation lottery process, but it may also be structured such that the winning probability changes depending on the type of jackpot result. For example, it may be configured such that the higher the benefits that the player receives after a jackpot result, the higher the probability of winning.

(7) The stopping mode for the missed pending notice is assumed to be stopped in the game round related to the pending information that is the subject of the pending notice, but it may be stopped in other game times as well. By doing so, it is possible to always keep the player in a sense of expectation that a special fluctuation will occur. In addition, in this case, the execution of the special fluctuation is not limited to the game round next to the game round related to the hold information that is handled by the hold notice, but also the game time following the game round in which the stop mode for the hold notice has occurred. It is preferable that the configuration is executed with a predetermined probability each time.

(8) In the special variation, although the symbol rows that are stopped in a later game round are more likely to fluctuate, the reverse may be possible. By doing so, it is possible to increase the surprise when a special variation is executed.

(9) The stopping mode for a missed reservation notice is to move the symbol that is subject to a reservation notice in any of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 by one symbol (one line) from all active lines to the change destination side or the change base side. Although the configuration is such that the movement is shifted and stopped, the amount of movement is not limited to one symbol. For example, it may be shifted by two symbols from all active lines, or it may be shifted by more than that. In this case, in the special fluctuation lottery process, if the structure is such that the smaller the amount of deviation, the more likely the special fluctuation is to occur, the stop result of the previous game round is associated with the occurrence of the special fluctuation, so that the performance in one game round is It is possible to strengthen the impression. Further, in this case, a configuration may be adopted in which the amount of deviation from all effective lines is grasped and the direction of variation in the special variation is determined based on the amount of deviation. By doing this, it is possible to further strengthen the relationship with the stop result of the previous game round, and for example, if the configuration is configured to fluctuate in a direction where the amount of deviation is small, the execution time of the special fluctuation can be shortened. This makes it possible to increase the sense of unity by shortening the total time from the previous game.

(10) In the second embodiment, the fixed stop time of each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is changed, but the main display section 43 and main display area P are not changed. A configuration may also be adopted in which the stop time is also changed. However, from the viewpoint of ensuring that the administrator of the game hall or the like has a means to confirm the start and end of a game round, it is preferable to configure one of them without changing the other. In this case, from the viewpoint of changing the viewpoint of the performance with each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, it is preferable to have a configuration in which the main display section 43 side is not changed.

(11) In the second embodiment, in accordance with the change in the fixed stop time, the variable display in the main display area P may not be stopped, but an effect may be performed to make the variable display appear to have stopped. For example, by changing the color around the main display area P to the same color or a similar color in response to the fluctuating display in the main display area P, the main display area It can be made to appear as if the display is stopped. Conversely, by changing the surrounding colors during a period when the main display area P stops changing, it is possible to make it appear as if the changing display is continuing.

(12) The number of pending items is not limited to the configuration in which the holding area Ra for the first result display section is 4 and the holding area Rb for the second result display section is 4; The number may be five or more, and the number of reserved items may be different.

(13) Although the suspension information in the second result display area Rb is given priority over the retention information in the first result display area Ra to determine validity, the reverse may also be the case. It may also be configured to determine validity in order (order of acquisition). However, in view of the superiority of the distribution table for the second result display section, it is preferable to have a configuration in which the pending information in the distribution table for the second result display section is digested preferentially.

(14) Various processes for pending notices were configured to be executed in the production control device 82, but they may also be executed in the main control device 81, and processing on the main control device 81 side such as propriety judgment processing in the production control device 82 It may also be configured to execute. Particularly, in order to change the variation mode (stop period or variation period) on the main display section 43, it is preferable to configure the main controller 81 to execute various processes for pending notice.

(15) In a game round in which a special variation is executed, the variation display time may be changed. By lengthening the variation display time, it is preferable because there is a grace period when executing the special variation (first variation) and the second variation in one game round. In this case, since the variable display time is determined on the main control device 81 side, it is preferable that the main control device 81 executes various processes for the pending notice as described in (14) above. In this case, there is no need to perform the process of determining whether the variable display time of the current game round is longer than a predetermined time in step S1708, and the process configuration can be simplified.

(16) A structure may be adopted in which the variation display time is changed in the game round before the special variation is executed. It is preferable to shorten the variation display time in the previous game round, since the total time including the special fluctuation in the next game round can be shortened. In this case, as in (15) above, it is preferable that the main control device 81 executes various processes for notice of suspension.

(17) Change the mode of symbol fluctuation display to start fluctuating display of symbols in all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 → high speed fluctuation display in all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 → each symbol row Z1 to Z3 via slow fluctuation display Although the display flow is such that the display stops sequentially, a medium-speed fluctuation display may be included between the high-speed fluctuation display and the low-speed fluctuation display. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a low-speed fluctuation display is included before a high-speed fluctuation display of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3.

In addition, in the normal symbol fluctuation display, by setting the fluctuation speed to high and low, it was possible to distinguish between the fluctuation display of all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and the special fluctuation, but if it is possible to distinguish between them, the fluctuation display The distinction may be based on the level of distinctiveness. In other words, the structure may include a state in which a variable display is performed in a relatively high discrimination mode and a variable display in a relatively low discrimination mode. Distinctiveness in this case means, for example, that the speed of variation is the same regardless of the mode, but when displaying variation in a low discrimination mode, the design is transparent, translucent, hollow, or partially removed. In the case of variable display in a high discrimination mode, a configuration may be considered in which the entire symbol is displayed.

(18) Although the main display area P is provided, if at least the main display section 43 is provided, the manager of the game hall can confirm the start and end of a game round. Further, although the main display area P is provided within the display screen G, a lamp section may be provided near the display screen G (for example, the center frame 42), and the display may be changed depending on whether the lamp section is turned on or off or by color. good.

(19) If the game round that is the subject of a hold notice does not involve a reach display, the stop mode is set to be a failure hold notice, but it is not the stop mode of a hold notice, and even if It may also include a case where the stop mode is completely disengaged so as not to occur. In this case, it is preferable to adopt a configuration in which a lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to stop the missed pending notice.

(20) In the stopping mode of the missed reservation notice, if a special variation based on a specific symbol and a special variation based on a non-specific symbol are possible, a configuration may be adopted in which which special variation is to be executed is determined by lottery etc. . Specifically, in FIG. 22(d), the stopping mode of the missed pending notice due to a specific symbol is shown, but in addition, "8" is placed on the left line L1 of the upper symbol row Z1 and the middle line L2 of the middle symbol row Z2. The main pattern marked with is stationary. Although not shown, in the lower symbol row Z3, a main symbol with an "8" attached thereto is stopped one symbol variation base side of the right line L3. Therefore, the stopping mode shown in Fig. 22(d) is a stopping mode for a missed pending notice due to a specific symbol (the main symbol marked with "7"), and at the same time, a non-specific symbol (the main symbol marked with "6") ), it can be said that this is the mode of suspension of notice of pending suspension. Therefore, in this case, it is preferable to use a lottery or the like to determine which symbol row (middle symbol row Z2 or lower symbol row Z3) is to be used as the special symbol row to perform the special variation. Furthermore, even in a situation where a reservation notice should be given with a specific symbol, a reservation notice with a non-specific symbol is given with a predetermined probability, and the suspension is stopped in the same manner as the notice of withdrawal with a specific symbol and a non-specific symbol as described above. Then, if the configuration is such that a special variation is executed with a specific symbol, the symbol that is the object of the reservation notice can be changed (promoted) from a non-specific symbol to a specific symbol.

(21) The stopping mode after a special change is not limited to the stopping mode of a pending notice. For example, although a special variation is made, the stopping mode may be the same as the previous stopping mode, or the stopping mode may be completely different. Moreover, it may be stopped in a manner that results in any one of the jackpot results.

(22) In the process for starting fluctuation (FIG. 30), if the game time related to the hold information that is the target of the hold notice does not have a reach, a specific game time flag is stored (step S1717: NO, step S1722 ) configuration, but a configuration may also be adopted in which a specific game round flag is stored when a reach occurs. That is, if the variation display time is long, a special variation may be executed in the next game round. In this case, if the reach display is a winning result, a special fluctuation is performed, and the special fluctuation may be a special fluctuation that results in a winning result, or may be a special fluctuation that results in a losing result again. While the degree of attention increases in game rounds in which the variable display time is long and the reach display is performed, the degree of attention may decrease extremely if the reach display is a missed result. Therefore, by leaving room for subsequent special fluctuations, it is possible to suppress an extreme drop in the degree of attention.

In this case, since the stop mode of the missed reach becomes the stop mode of the missed pending notice, it is possible to create a sense of expectation that a special change may be made afterwards.

In the reach display, as mentioned above, the reach line is formed by the same main symbol in the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3, and the same main symbol forming the reach line in the middle symbol row Z2 is displayed as the reach line. In order to perform the effect of whether or not to stop at the top, there is a high possibility that the same main symbol will be stopped and displayed in all symbol rows Z1 to Z3 as a stop mode for a missed reach, and it is possible that it will be a stop mode for a pending notice. Sexuality also increases. Furthermore, for the same reason, there is a high possibility that the suspended notice will be stopped. Therefore, if a configuration is adopted in which the stopping modes of these missed reaches are treated as the stopping modes of pending notices or the stopping modes of missing pending notices, it becomes possible to increase the frequency of holding notices that are in these stopping modes, and the above-mentioned Even if the player is out of reach, it is possible to maintain anticipation for the next game. On the other hand, by arranging a configuration in which these out-of-reach stoppage modes are not treated as stoppage modes for pending notices or outbound hold notices, the rarity of these stoppage modes is increased, and the attention level of the holdout notice and the reach itself is increased. It becomes possible to locally increase the

(23) Although the waiting time D3 after the special variation is set to be the same length as the fixed stop time D2, it is sufficient that the length is approximately the same, and the difference is such that the player cannot grasp the difference. .

(24) In the process for starting the fluctuation (FIG. 30), the special fluctuation is executed on the condition that the fluctuation display time is longer than a predetermined time (step S1703: YES), but depending on the length of the fluctuation display time, It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which special fluctuations may occur. In this case, it is preferable to adjust the length of the special variation and the length of the subsequent variation (second variation) for the normal game round according to the length of the variation display time.

(25) The operation mode of the special fluctuation is not limited to the above. For example, in the special fluctuation, not only one symbol row may fluctuate, but a plurality of symbol rows may fluctuate, or all symbol rows may fluctuate. Further, the variation mode at the time of variation is not limited to a low-speed variation display, but may be a high-speed variation display. In these cases, it is sufficient if the difference between the special variation and the normal game cycle variation (second variation) can be recognized. In this case, for example, in a configuration where the target symbol row is displayed in high-speed fluctuation as a special fluctuation, the symbol scheduled to stop may be displayed semi-transparently at the stop position, a frame surrounding the fluctuating symbol row may be displayed, or , the symbol being fluctuated may be enlarged to make the symbol more distinguishable.

(26) In the third embodiment, the execution timing of the suspension notice is not limited to the start of symbol variation, and may be at other timing. For example, it may be the deceleration timing of any of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, or the stop timing of any of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. Further, the timing may be before the fluctuation starts, or the timing after the fluctuation is stopped. At least, it is sufficient if the player can recognize the timing as a predetermined timing. The more this timing is set at a relatively early stage in the game round, the more effective it is to draw attention to what will happen after the suspension notice is given, and the more the execution timing is set in the game round If a change is made inside, the scope of the changes will be expanded.

(27) In the third embodiment, the execution of the suspension notice is changed from a predetermined timing to a later timing, but it may be changed to an earlier timing. In the third embodiment, for example, a suspension notice may be executed with a predetermined probability at a timing before the start of symbol variation. Furthermore, a configuration may be adopted in which the game is changed to the previous game round across game rounds. For example, a configuration is conceivable in which the final stage of the suspension notice is executed in a game round before the game round of the suspension information that triggered the suspension notice. In this case, the configuration is such that it is executed at a predetermined timing before the player prepares, and the performance can be highly unexpected for the player. In this case, it is preferable to set the above-mentioned predetermined timing at the final stage of the game round, since the range of changes can be expanded.

(28) In the fourth embodiment, in the case of a jackpot result in the game round of the hold information that triggered the hold notice and the game round that starts with the special game round flag stored, Although the configuration is such that a pending notice is established, a configuration may also be adopted in which, in any case, even if the result is a failure, a pending notice is established.

(29) In the first, second, and fourth embodiments, the suspension notice can be executed at the start and end of the game round, but the hold notice can also be executed at other times during the game round. It may be possible. For example, in the first and second embodiments, during the normal variation (second variation) after the special variation, each symbol row Z1 to Z3 may be temporarily stopped to display the suspension mode of the pending notice, and the fourth In this embodiment, an effect may be set in which the accessory main body 301 is moved from the initial position to the established position between the special notice and the normal notice, and then moved to the initial position.

(30) In the fourth embodiment, the special notice is executed after the inciting performance, but the special notice may be executed after the suspended notice. That is, although the configuration is such that the operation to the established position is started during the return operation from the tilted position to the initial position, it may be configured such that the operation to the established position is started during the return operation from the established position to the initial position. In this case, a suspension notice is generated at the end of a game round, and a hold notice (special notice) is also generated at the start of the next game round.

(31) In the fourth embodiment, the configuration of the movable accessory 300 is merely an example, and other configurations may be used. For example, it may be configured such that a pending notice is established by the movement of multiple movable accessories (for example, multiple movable accessories come together at a predetermined position), or whether or not the pending notice is established is determined by the movement direction of the movable accessories. It may also be configured to be notified.

(32) The performance for notifying the result of the judgment of each game round is not limited to the display of fluctuating symbols, but may also be performed by the movement of accessories, or simply the result of the judgment of judgment is notified. The configuration may be such that the

(33) In the first and second embodiments, the suspension notice (special notice) is an effect using the stop mode of the symbol, and in the third embodiment, an effect using a notice sound from the speaker unit 64, In the embodiment, the movable accessory 300 is used as the effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured to be notified in other forms. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which another display screen is provided as a notification means separate from the display screen G, and a suspension notice is given by the effect of this other display screen, or a suspension notice is given using the display light emitting section 63. The configuration may be such that a notification is given by another character or the like on the display screen G. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a command or code for a pending notice is displayed on the display screen G, and by reading it with a mobile terminal or the like owned by the player, the pending notice can be executed on the mobile terminal.

(34) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, such as pachinko machines in which an electric accessory is released a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a pachinko machine where a game ball enters a specific area of a special device. The present invention can also be applied to game machines such as a pachinko machine in which a jackpot is generated when the game is entered, a pachinko machine equipped with other accessories, an arranged ball machine, and a mahjong ball machine.

In addition, non-pinball type game machines, for example, are equipped with multiple reels with multiple types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction, and rotation of the reels is started by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. After the reels have stopped after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, if a specific symbol or a specific symbol combination is established on the active line that can be seen from the display window, the player is given benefits such as a payout of medals, etc. The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

Furthermore, the game machine main body supported by the outer frame in an openable and closable manner is provided with a storage section and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage section are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine, which starts the rotation of the reels by doing so.

<About inventions extracted from the above embodiments>
Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from each of the embodiments described above will be explained, showing effects etc. as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, structures corresponding to each of the above embodiments are indicated in parentheses as appropriate, but the present invention is not limited to the specific structures shown in parentheses.

In addition, the inventions described in each feature group below are as follows: ``For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a winning game is triggered when a gaming ball enters the starting ball entry section provided in the gaming area. A lottery is held to determine whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state such as a game state.Furthermore, for example, on a display device installed in a gaming machine, a fluctuating display of symbols is started, and when the fluctuating display finally stops displaying, the above-mentioned A display effect for one game is executed in which a stop result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed (for example, see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-81853).'' It is necessary to raise the level of attention given to the invention, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.'' This invention was made with the problem to be solved.

<Characteristics Group A>
Feature A0. A game ball launcher (game ball launch mechanism 53, launch handle 54) that launches the game ball to the game area (game area PE) based on a predetermined launch operation;
a ball entry part (upper operating port 33, lower operating port 34) provided in the gaming area and into which the game ball enters;
Information acquisition means (a function for executing information acquisition processing by the main controller 81) that acquires special information based on the game ball entering the ball entry section;
acquired information storage means (held ball storage area 232) for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
transition determination means (a function for executing propriety determination processing by the main controller 81) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined transition information; ,
The game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means being a transition compatible result in which the special information to be determined corresponds to the transition information. A special gaming state transition means (a function for executing gaming state transition processing by the main control device 81),
Display means (design display device 41) that variably displays a predetermined design on a display screen (display screen G);
Starting a game repeating operation by variably displaying the predetermined symbol, and stopping and displaying the predetermined symbol as a stop result corresponding to a result of the transition determination by the transition determining means and ending the game recurring operation. is regarded as one game round, and the game round control means (effect control means) controls the display means so that the game round operation for each game round is performed according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. (a function of executing variable display control processing by the device 82);
Equipped with
The game time control means includes:
The first control means (by the effect control device 82 (function to execute normal fluctuation processing),
The first control means executes a predetermined special operation as the game reuse operation in the next and subsequent game times (specific game times) of the predetermined game time, and after that, stops corresponding to the result of the transition determination. A second control means (a function for executing special fluctuation processing and normal fluctuation processing by the production control device 82) that causes the display to stop as a result;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

According to the above configuration, in the first control means, after the pattern is displayed in a variable manner, the pattern is stopped and displayed, and the result of the transition determination by the transition determination device is notified based on the stop result. Further, the second control means executes a predetermined special operation, and then performs the same operation as the operation performed by the first control means, and notifies the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means. In other words, a game round by the second control means includes a predetermined special operation and a game round operation (normal operation) by the first control means, and this predetermined special operation is subsequently executed. It is also possible to associate this with the normal operation performed by the first control means, or with the normal operation of the game run performed by the first control means that was executed earlier. Therefore, it is possible to use this predetermined special operation to make the effects more frequent, and it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game.

An example of the "predetermined special action" is "an action based on the predetermined picture."

Moreover, the "normal operation" and the "special operation" can also be rephrased as the "first operation" and the "second operation", respectively.

Feature A1. A game ball launcher (game ball launch mechanism 53, launch handle 54) that launches the game ball to the game area (game area PE) based on a predetermined launch operation;
a ball entry part (upper operating port 33, lower operating port 34) provided in the gaming area and into which the game ball enters;
Information acquisition means (a function for executing information acquisition processing by the main controller 81) that acquires special information based on the game ball entering the ball entry section;
acquired information storage means (held ball storage area 232) for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
transition determination means (a function for executing propriety determination processing by the main controller 81) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined transition information; ,
The game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means being a transition compatible result in which the special information to be determined corresponds to the transition information. A special gaming state transition means (a function for executing gaming state transition processing by the main control device 81),
a display means (design display device 41) that variably displays a plurality of symbols on a display screen (display screen G);
Starting a game repeating operation by variably displaying the plurality of symbols, and stopping and displaying the plurality of symbols as a symbol combination corresponding to a result of the transfer determination by the transfer determining means and ending the game repeating operation. is regarded as one game round, and the game round control means (effect control means) controls the display means so that the game round operation for each game round is performed according to the special information stored in the acquired information storage means. (a function of executing variable display control processing by the device 82);
Equipped with
The variation display mode is set to a high-speed variation display mode and a low-speed variation display mode so that the variation speed of the pattern becomes relatively high or low,
The game time control means includes:
A first control for executing a normal operation in which the plurality of symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the high-speed variable display mode and then stopped and displayed as a symbol combination corresponding to the result of the transition determination, as the game repetition operation in the game round. means (a function of executing processing for normal fluctuation by the production control device 82);
As the game repetition operation in the game round (specific game round) following the predetermined game round by the first control means, at least some of the symbols among the plurality of symbols are fluctuated in the high-speed fluctuation display mode. A second control means (execution of special fluctuation processing and normal fluctuation processing by the effect control device 82) executes a special operation to temporarily stop and display a predetermined symbol combination without accompanying, and then executes the normal operation. function) and
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

According to the above configuration, in the first control means, after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in a high-speed variation display mode, each symbol is displayed in a stopped state, and the result of the transition determination by the transition determination device is notified based on the combination of the symbols. . Further, the second control means stops displaying at least some of the pictures without the high-speed fluctuation display mode, and then the same operation as the first control means is performed, and the transition determination means determines the transition. The results will be announced. Therefore, by executing a game round by the second control means after a game round by the first control means, the special action is given to the player as a continuation of the previous game round, more specifically, like a so-called re-fluctuation of the symbols. It is possible to make people think about it. On the other hand, in each game round, the symbol combination that finally corresponds to the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means is stopped and displayed, so the function of notifying the result of this transition determination in each game round is not guaranteed. There is. Thereby, the degree of attention to the game can be suitably increased.

Feature A2. Equipped with a grasping means (a function of executing the process of step S1717 by the production control device 82) for grasping the gaming situation of the previous gaming round,
Feature A0 or The gaming machine described in A1.

According to the above configuration, the special operation is executed in the current game round based on the game situation in the previous game round. Therefore, the special action can be associated with the previous game round, and the effect of making it seem like a continuation from the previous game round can be enhanced.

Feature A3. The grasping means is characterized in that it includes a determination result grasping means (a function of executing the process of step S1717 by the production control device 82) for grasping the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means in the previous game round. The gaming machine described in feature A2.

According to the above configuration, the special operation is executed in the next game round based on the result of the transition determination in the previous game round. Therefore, the result of the transition determination that is notified first can be associated with the special operation in the next game round. This makes it possible not only to increase the degree of attention to the special operation, but also to the degree of attention to the result of the transition determination that is notified first.

Note that the second control means includes means for executing the special operation when the determination result grasping means grasps that the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means is not the transition compatible result. If the configuration is such that, as described in Feature A1, the special action gives the impression that it is a continuation of the previous game round, so the previous game round is not a transition compatible result but a so-called missed result. Also, the player can be made to expect that the winning result will change, and it is possible to suitably increase the attention level of the special action.

Feature A4. Feature A2 or The gaming machine described in A3.

According to the above configuration, the symbol that was stopped and displayed in the previous game round is associated with the symbol that is subjected to a special action in the current game round, so that the special action gives a stronger impression that it is a continuation of the previous game round. It can be held by the player. In addition, the result of the transition determination in the previous game round was announced as the stop result of the symbol combination, and a special action is performed based on each symbol in that symbol combination, so as described in feature 2, the result of the transition determination It is also possible to achieve effects by performing special operations based on the above information.

Feature A5. A stop position of the pattern corresponding to the result of the transition determination is set on the display screen,
The gaming machine according to feature A4, wherein the stop result grasping means also grasps a picture adjacent to a picture stopped at the stop position among the plurality of pictures.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to include the symbols that have not been stopped at the stop position and to reflect them in the special action. This makes it possible to increase the variety of special actions and further increase the degree of attention.

Feature A6. The grasping means includes display period grasping means (a function of executing the process of step S1717 by the production control device 82) for grasping the variable display period (fluctuating display time) of the game repeat operation in the previous game round. The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to A5.

According to the above configuration, the special operation is executed based on the variable display period of the previous game, depending on the length of the variable display period, for example. If a special operation is performed in the game round following a game round with a short variable display period, the total period of the previous game round and the special operation will be relatively short, giving the impression that they are executed in one game round. It becomes possible to hold it more strongly. On the other hand, in game rounds with a long variable display period, there is a tendency for performances such as reach displays where the expectation level of the transition judgment result is relatively higher than other performances, and the next game round after such a game round By performing the special action in the , it is easy to give the impression that the special action is a series of effects with the previous effect. Therefore, the degree of attention to the game can be suitably increased.

Feature A7. The special operation is characterized in that a predetermined picture among the plurality of pictures is displayed in a variable manner, and other pictures are held in a stopped state and then stopped and displayed as the predetermined picture combination. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6.

According to the above configuration, the special action is not performed by changing the display of all the symbols, but by changing the display of some of the symbols. As a result, it is clearly distinguished from the mode in which all the symbols are displayed in high-speed fluctuations like the normal game operation (normal operation) by the first control means, and it gives a better impression that the operation is an incidental to the normal operation. It can be held strong.

Feature A8. The gaming machine according to feature A7, wherein the second control means includes a selection means for selecting the predetermined symbol (a function for implementing step S1802 by the production control device 82).

According to the above configuration, the predetermined patterns to be displayed in a variable manner in the special operation can be made random or, conversely, can be biased. This makes it possible to draw attention to which picture is displayed in a variable manner.

Feature A9. The first control means stops the plurality of pictures in a predetermined order to stop and display them as a picture combination corresponding to the result of the transition determination,
The gaming machine according to feature A8, wherein the selection means is set such that the later the stop order of the plurality of symbols is, the easier it is to select them.

According to the above configuration, the later the stopping order is, the more likely the variable display will be performed in the subsequent special operation. In other words, the shorter the period since the stop, the more likely the variable display will be, making it possible to give a stronger impression that the performance is a continuation of the previous game.

Feature A10. According to any one of features A1 to A9, the second control means is configured to display some of the symbols in the special operation in a variable manner in the low-speed variable display mode and then stop the display. Game machine.

According to the above configuration, in the special operation, some of the pictures are displayed in a variable manner in a low-speed variable display mode. Thereby, it is possible to clearly distinguish the special action from the normal action in which all the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in a high-speed variable display mode, and it is possible to make the user more strongly recognize that the special action is an effect accompanying the normal action.

Feature A11. In the special operation, a first holding means (a function for executing the process of step S2106 by the production control device 82) is provided for holding a state in which the predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period of time. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A10.

According to the above configuration, a period in which a predetermined pattern combination is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period is provided between the special operation and the normal operation by the second control means. Therefore, it is possible to give the impression that the special operation and the normal operation in one game round by the second control means are separate game rounds. This makes it possible to give a stronger impression that the special action is a continuation of the previous game.

Feature A12. a second holding means (a function for executing the process of step S2201 by the production control device 82) for holding a state in which the symbol combination corresponding to the transition determination result is stopped and displayed during the normal operation for a specific period;
The predetermined period during which the stop indication is held by the first holding means and the specific period during which the stop indication is held by the second holding means are set to be approximately the same length. The gaming machine according to feature A11.

According to the above configuration, the specific period at the final stage of the game round and the predetermined period between the special operation and the normal operation within one game round are approximately the same length, and the second control means It becomes possible to give a stronger impression that the special operation and the normal operation in a game round are separate game rounds.

Feature A13. Based on the transition determination performed by the transition determination means, a change in a predetermined area (main display area P) in the display means or a separate display means (main display section 43) provided separately from the display means. Variable display control means (game rotation by the main controller 81) that controls the display means or the separate display means to start the display and end the fluctuating display as a stop result corresponding to the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means. control processing),
The gaming machine according to feature A11 or A12, wherein the fluctuating display control means continues the fluctuating display even during the predetermined period by the second control means.

According to the above configuration, the variable display by the variable display control means is linked to the start and end of the game round in the game time control means, and the display is stopped for a predetermined period between the special fluctuation and the normal fluctuation. Even if there is a period in which the game is held, the manager of the game hall or the like can confirm whether or not a game round has ended by checking the variable display by the variable display means. This makes it easier to discover fraudulent acts such as, for example, attempting to obtain fraudulent benefits even though the game round has not ended.

Feature A14. Feature A13 characterized in that the predetermined area on the display screen or the area in which the variable display by the separate display means is performed is smaller than the area in which the plurality of patterns are displayed in a variable manner on the display screen. The gaming machine described in .

According to the above configuration, the area in which the variable display of a plurality of symbols is displayed on the display screen is larger than the predetermined area or the area of the variable display in a separate display means, so that the player can It is thought that attention should be paid to Therefore, while achieving the effect of feature 14, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the degree of attention to the game due to the player focusing on a predetermined area or the like.

Feature A15. The acquired information storage means stores special information acquired by the information acquisition means up to a predetermined number, which is a plurality of predetermined numbers;
The transition determination means sequentially determines the transition of the special information stored in the acquired information storage means,
Regarding the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition means, information corresponding to the transfer determination when the predetermined special information is subject to the transfer determination, It is equipped with a destination specifying means (a function of executing confirmation processing for holding by the main controller 81), which specifies the destination at a timing before
The first control means is configured to determine whether or not the first control means has identified the specified target on the basis that the identification result by the destination identification means is a predetermined result corresponding to the game round in which the game round is executed by the second control means. In the game round before the game round by the second control means, the third control means executes the special control for the special operation (the performance control device 82 in the second embodiment executes the processing corresponding to the hold control command) The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A14, characterized in that the gaming machine is equipped with the following functions.

According to the above configuration, before the start of a game round by the second control means, the destination specifying means can specify that the game round by the second control means should be executed, and the third control means can perform the special operation. Special control (preparatory action) is performed to execute.

Specific configurations of the special control include, for example, a configuration in which the picture combination is stopped and displayed for the special control, and a configuration in which the variable display time by the first control means is changed. It becomes possible to take measures to give the impression that the performance is a continuation of the previous game.

Feature A16. In the normal operation, a second holding means (a function of executing the process of step S2201 by the effect control device 82) is provided for holding a state in which the symbol combination corresponding to the result of the transition determination is stopped and displayed for a specific period of time. ,
The third control means is configured to shorten the specified period by the second holding means, compared to a case in which the second control means does not execute the specific period in the next game round (a means for shortening the specified period by the second holding means) than when the second holding means does not execute the specified period. The gaming machine according to feature A15, characterized in that the gaming machine is equipped with a function of executing a process of changing the fixed stop time of a game round.

According to the above configuration, the specific period during which the plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed is shortened between the game times by the first control means and the game times by the second control means. Therefore, it is possible to create a stronger impression that the special action is a continuation of the previous game.

In addition, it is provided with "a first holding means for holding a state in which the predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period in the special operation",
The third control means may be configured to include "means for making the specific period during which the stop indication is held by the second holding means shorter than the predetermined period during which the stop indication is held by the first holding means." good.

By doing this, the specific period between the normal operation before the special operation is shorter than the predetermined period between the special operation and the normal operation. In a situation where a normal action exists before and after a special action in sequence, it is possible to create a stronger impression that the special action is attached to the preceding normal action rather than the subsequent normal action.

Feature A17. The acquired information storage means stores special information acquired by the information acquisition means up to a predetermined number, which is a plurality of predetermined numbers;
The transition determination means sequentially determines the transition of the special information stored in the acquired information storage means,
Regarding the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition means, if the predetermined special information is subject to the transition determination, the predetermined special information may include information corresponding to the result of the transition determination. A destination specifying means for specifying at a timing before the target (a function of executing confirmation processing for holding by the main controller 81);
Based on the identification result by the destination identification means being a predetermined result, it corresponds to the result of the transition determination when the specified special information becomes the target of the transition determination. Execution state setting means for setting the special notification to an execution state that can be executed on the display means (a function for executing processing corresponding to the suspension control command by the production control device 82);
Equipped with
When the execution state is set to the execution state by the execution state setting means, the special notification indicates that the symbol combination corresponding to the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means in the normal operation is a specific symbol combination (stop mode of pending notice). ),
The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A16, wherein the second control means executes the special operation so that the predetermined symbol combination becomes the specific symbol combination.

According to the above configuration, a special notification is given by stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination in a game round, and a game is added in which the result of the transition determination in the subsequent game round is predicted, and the game is improved. Diversification will be achieved.

In such a gaming machine, a specific combination of symbols is stopped and displayed when a special operation is performed, similar to a special notification. Therefore, a game has been added in which the player predicts the result of the transition judgment announced by the subsequent normal operation from a specific symbol combination that is stopped and displayed by a special operation in one game round, and the game is more diverse. becomes. This makes it possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game.

Feature A18. The second control means is configured to control, in the special operation, when the execution state has been set by the execution state setting means and the specific symbol combination has not been stopped and displayed in the previous game round. The gaming machine according to feature A17, further comprising means for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination (a function for executing special variation processing in the effect control device 82).

According to the above configuration, although it was not set to the execution state in the previous game round and a specific symbol combination was not stopped and displayed, if it is set to the execution state in the current game round, first, the special Depending on the action, a specific pattern combination is stopped and displayed. It is considered that the player expects that a specific symbol combination will be stopped and displayed in a game round, that is, that the result specified by the previous specifying means will be a predetermined result. Therefore, if a specific symbol combination did not stop in the previous game round, the player may be disappointed by the result. On the other hand, by using a special action to stop and display a specific symbol combination at the start of the next game round, it is possible to make people think that the specific symbol combination was stopped and displayed in the previous game round (a continuation of the previous game round). This makes it possible to maintain expectations.

In addition, since the special operation is set to the execution state in the game round in which the special operation is performed, a further specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed in the subsequent normal operation. Therefore, it is possible to stop and display a specific symbol combination multiple times in one game. Here, for example, in a so-called pseudo-continuous display in which multiple fluctuating displays are performed in one game round, even if the effect is made to appear as if multiple game rounds are being played, the number of special information (pending information) and the game Because of the inconsistency with the number of times, there is a tendency for it to be recognized relatively early that it is a performance in just one game round. Therefore, even if the performance has been carefully prepared, the player may become confused. On the other hand, as in the above configuration, by making a specific symbol combination appear as a continuation from the previous gaming session and a specific symbol combination in the current gaming session, the specific symbol combination is The number of appearances and the number of special information can be matched, and the player can be immersed in the game without becoming distracted.

Feature A19. In the normal operation, the first control means changes some of the pictures of the plurality of pictures constituting the specific picture combination as a picture combination corresponding to the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means. In this way, an out-of-place combination means (a function of executing the process of step S1720 by the production control device 82) is provided to stop and display an out-of-place pattern combination that is different from the specific pattern combination,
The second control means includes a fourth control means (a function for executing the process of step S1703 by the effect control device 82) that executes the special operation in the next game round in which the winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed by the winning combination means. ) The gaming machine according to feature A17 or A18.

According to the above configuration, although it is not preferable for a player who expects a specific symbol combination to be stopped and displayed to stop displaying an out-of-line symbol combination, the fourth control means is used in the next game round. Since the specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed, it is possible to suppress an extreme decrease in the degree of attention during the game round by the first control means. Not only that, even if a winning symbol combination stops, by leaving room for subsequent specific symbol combinations to be stopped and displayed, it is possible to create anticipation for a winning symbol combination, increasing attention to the game. It can be suitably increased.

Feature A20. A feature characterized in that the fourth control means causes the changed part of the symbols to be displayed in a variable manner, holds the other symbols to be stopped, and causes the specific symbol combination to be stopped and displayed. The gaming machine described in A19.

According to the above configuration, a missing symbol combination is one in which some of the symbols are different from a specific symbol combination, and by changing the display of some of the symbols in the special action, the missing symbol combination is changed to a specific symbol combination. Therefore, it is possible to create a stronger impression that the performance is a continuation of the previous game.

In addition, each invention of the feature B group, the feature C group, the feature D group, the feature E group, and the feature F group may be individually applied to each invention of the feature A group.

<Characteristics Group B>
Feature B1. A game ball launcher (game ball launch mechanism 53, launch handle 54) that launches the game ball to the game area (game area PE) based on a predetermined launch operation;
a ball entry part (upper operating port 33, lower operating port 34) provided in the gaming area and into which the game ball enters;
Information acquisition means (a function for executing information acquisition processing by the main controller 81) that acquires special information based on the game ball entering the ball entry section;
acquired information storage means (held ball storage area 232) for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
transition determination means (a function for executing propriety determination processing by the main controller 81) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined transition information; ,
The game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means being a transition compatible result in which the special information to be determined corresponds to the transition information. A special gaming state transition means (a function for executing gaming state transition processing by the main control device 81),
The acquired information is stored, with the start of the game replay operation using a predetermined notification means and the end of the game reuse operation as a notification result corresponding to the result of the transition determination of the transition determination means as one game time. A game round control means (which executes a variable display control process by the performance control device 82) that controls the predetermined notification means so that the game repetition operation of each game round is performed according to special information stored in the means. function) and
In a gaming machine equipped with
Regarding the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition means, if the predetermined special information is subject to the transition determination, the predetermined special information may include information corresponding to the result of the transition determination. A destination specifying means for specifying at a timing before the target (a function of executing confirmation processing for holding by the main controller 81);
Based on the identification result by the destination identification means being a predetermined special result, the predetermined special information that is the target of the identification becomes the target of the migration determination, and corresponds to the result of the transition determination. Execution state setting means (a function of executing processing corresponding to the suspension control command by the production control device 82) for setting the special notification to an execution state that can be executed by the predetermined notification means or another notification means;
A special notification execution means (steps S1713 to S1715 by the effect control device 82) that executes the special notification at a predetermined timing in the game round in a situation where the execution state is set by the execution state setting means. , a function to execute the processing of S2511 to S2513),
Means for varying the execution timing of the special announcement by the special announcement execution means (a function for executing special variation processing by the production control device 82, step S2509, and step S2517);
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

According to the above configuration, when the execution state is set by the execution state setting means, the special notification by the special notification execution means may be executed at a predetermined timing. Therefore, by giving this special notification, it is possible to predict that the result of the game round will be a predetermined special result corresponding to the special notification, thereby diversifying the game. In such gaming machines, if the special notification is made at the same time as the special notification, the player will be able to enjoy it, but if the special notification is not made at that timing, the player will be able to enjoy it. There is a possibility that interest in the game will fade. Therefore, by providing a means to vary the execution timing of the special notification as in the above configuration, even if the special notification is not performed at the predetermined timing, expectations for the special notification to be performed can be maintained. This makes it possible to suitably increase attention to the game.

In particular, since the special notification is configured to be performed in a situation where the execution state is set, if this execution state continues over multiple gaming rounds, the special notification will also be performed over multiple gaming rounds. It is possible for these events to occur continuously. Therefore, as a player, for example, in a situation where the special notification is carried out over multiple game rounds, it is thought that the player expects the special notification to be carried out in the next game round as well. In other words, since the special notifications are continuous, it becomes easier for the player to understand the execution timing of the special notifications. Therefore, by providing a means to vary the execution timing of the special notification as described above, even if the special notification is not performed at the predetermined timing, the game cycle can be prevented from being performed at another timing. People will be watching the whole thing, and if the special announcement is made at another timing, it will be more surprising, and it will be possible to increase the degree of attention more appropriately.

Feature B2. Feature B1 is characterized in that the varying means varies the execution timing of the special announcement by the special announcement execution means so that the special announcement is executed in a game session different from the game session before the change. The game machine described.

According to the above configuration, in a gaming machine where the performance tends to be completed within one game round, it is possible to create the possibility that the special notification will be executed in different game rounds across the game rounds. Therefore, for example, when changing to a later game round, even if the special notification is not executed in one game round, the player should have the expectation that it may be carried out in the next game round. becomes possible. On the other hand, if there is a game session where it is predicted that a special announcement may be made due to a continuous performance or a pending image, for example, the previous game session is simply a waiting game session. As such, it receives relatively little attention. Therefore, by changing to the previous game round, it is possible not only to provide a surprising special notification, but also to suitably increase the attention level of the game round where there is a concern that the attention level may decrease.

Feature B3. Feature B2 is characterized in that the varying means varies the execution timing of the special notification by the special notification execution means so that the special notification is executed in the game round following the game round before the change. The game machine described.

According to the above configuration, even if the special notification is not executed in one game round, it is possible to make the player expect that the special notification may be executed in the next game round.

In particular, since the execution timing of the special notification is changed to the next game round, it is easier to recognize that the execution timing has been changed, compared to a configuration in which the execution timing is changed over multiple game rounds. If the configuration is such that the special notification is changed in a game game after multiple games, it is assumed that the special notification was not performed (the execution state was canceled) in the game game before the change, and then in the game game after the game multiple times, This is because there is a high possibility that it will be mistaken as having been newly set to the running state.

Feature B4. A feature characterized in that the varying means varies the execution timing of the special announcement by the special announcement execution means so that the special announcement is executed at the start of the next game round of the game round before the change. The gaming machine described in B3.

According to the above configuration, the special notification is performed at the start of the next game round in which the special notification was not performed at the predetermined timing in the game round. Therefore, even if the execution timing of the special notification is changed, the impression that the game has been changed to a different game time can be weakened. In other words, it is possible to create an impression that the execution timing of the special notification has been changed within one game round. This makes it possible to diversify the effects of special notifications.

In addition, the "start time of a game round" is not limited to the start timing of a game round, but includes, for example, a predetermined width such as the forward side when a game round of a predetermined length is divided into equal parts. It may be. Furthermore, when the performance of a game round is divided into an initial performance, a middle performance, and a final performance, a configuration may be adopted in which the execution timing of the special notification is changed to the initial performance.

Feature B5. The gaming machine according to feature B3 or B4, wherein the predetermined timing at which the special notification is executed by the special notification execution means is the end of the game round by the game round control means.

According to the above configuration, in a configuration where the special notification is made at the start of the next game round in which no special notification was made, the predetermined timing at which the special notification would normally be made is at the end of the previous game round. Therefore, even if the execution timing of the special notification is changed, the impression that the game has been changed to a different game time can be weakened. In other words, there is a strong impression that the execution timing of the special notification has been changed within one game round.

In addition, "the end of a game round" is not limited to the end timing of a game round, but includes, for example, a period having a predetermined width, such as the rear part when a game round of a predetermined length is divided into equal parts. It may be. Further, when the performance of a game round is divided into an initial performance, a middle performance, and a final performance, a predetermined timing of special notification may be set for the final performance.

Feature B6. Any of features B1 to B5, characterized in that the varying means varies the execution timing of the special notification based on the fact that the identification result by the destination identifying means is a predetermined change result. The gaming machine described in (1) above.

According to the above configuration, the execution state is set based on the identification result by the destination identification means being a predetermined special result, and the special notification is performed in each game round. Furthermore, the execution timing of this special notification is changed based on the fact that the identification result by the previous identification means is a changed result. If one were to be implemented using other means, communication (for example, command exchange) would be required between the respective means. On the other hand, by adopting the above-mentioned configuration, the control regarding the special notification can be concentrated in the pre-specifying means, and the control design can be simplified.

Feature B7. The special notification execution means includes a mode changing means (a function of executing the process of step S2513 by the production control device 82) for changing the mode of the special notification according to the number of the special notifications executed during the execution state. ,
Feature B1 characterized in that the varying means varies the execution timing of the special announcement so that the modified special announcement is executed in the manner of the special announcement changed by the aspect changing means. The gaming machine according to any one of items B6 to B6.

According to the above configuration, in the so-called step-up performance in which the mode of special notification is changed according to the number of executions, the special notification after timing change is performed in the stepped-up state. By doing this, it is possible to strengthen the impression that the performance has been inherited and make it seem that only the execution timing has been changed.

Feature B8. The execution timing of the special notification is made different depending on the situation where the execution state is set by the execution state setting means and the execution state setting means,
Limiting means (steps S1720 to S1722 by the effect control device 82, The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B7, characterized in that the gaming machine is equipped with a function of executing the processes of S2512 and S2517.

According to the above configuration, in the game round before the execution timing is changed, the execution of the special notification is restricted even if the special notification is in the execution state. Therefore, if the special notification is executed in the next game round, it is possible to give the impression that the execution of the special notification in the previous game round has been postponed to a later game round.

Feature B9. The notification means is set to be able to display a plurality of pictures in a variable manner,
The game round control means displays a symbol combination corresponding to the transition determination result of the transition determination means as a stop result, and ends the game round;
The special notification is one in which the stop result in the game round during the execution state is a predetermined symbol combination,
The varying means causes the predetermined symbol combination to be stopped and displayed at a timing before the game time control means displays a stop result corresponding to the transition determination result of the transition determination means in the game round. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B8.

According to the above configuration, in a configuration in which a special notification is made using the stop result of a variable symbol for a game cycle, the variable symbol is displayed as a stop result not only at the end of a game cycle, but also before that. Announcements may be made. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to when the fluctuating display of the symbols in the game round stops, that is, when the special notification is made, and it is possible to increase the attention of the entire game round.

In addition, each invention of the feature A group, the feature C group, the feature D group, the feature E group, and the feature F group may be individually applied to each invention of the feature B group.

<Feature C group>
Feature C1. A game ball launcher (game ball launch mechanism 53, launch handle 54) that launches the game ball to the game area (game area PE) based on a predetermined launch operation;
a ball entry part (upper operating port 33, lower operating port 34) provided in the gaming area and into which the game ball enters;
Information acquisition means (a function for executing information acquisition processing by the main controller 81) that acquires special information based on the game ball entering the ball entry section;
acquired information storage means (held ball storage area 232) for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
transition determination means (a function for executing propriety determination processing by the main controller 81) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined transition information; ,
The game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means being a transition compatible result in which the special information to be determined corresponds to the transition information. A special gaming state transition means (a function for executing gaming state transition processing by the main control device 81),
A predetermined notifying means (symbol display device 41) starts a game repeating operation, and a notification result corresponding to the transition determination result of the transition determining means indicates that the game repeating operation ends once in a game round. , a game round control means (variable by the performance control device 82 function to execute display control processing),
In a gaming machine equipped with
Regarding the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition means, if the predetermined special information is subject to the transition determination, the predetermined special information may include information corresponding to the result of the transition determination. A destination specifying means for specifying at a timing before the target (a function of executing confirmation processing for holding by the main controller 81);
Based on the identification result by the destination identification means being a predetermined special result, the predetermined special information that is the target of the identification becomes the target of the migration determination, and corresponds to the result of the transition determination. Execution state setting means (a function of executing processing corresponding to the suspension control command by the production control device 82) for setting the special notification to an execution state that can be executed by the predetermined notification means or another notification means;
Special notification execution means (function of executing the processing of steps S1713 to S1715 by the production control device 82) for executing the special notification in the game round in the situation where the execution state is set by the execution state setting means. and,
Execution of a predetermined notification, in which a predetermined notification is executed by the predetermined notification unit or another notification unit in a game round subsequent to the game round in which the special notification was not performed by the special notification execution unit; means (a function for executing the special variation processing by the production control device 82, the processing of steps S2509 and S2517),
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

According to the above configuration, when the execution state is set by the execution state setting means, the special notification execution means may execute the special notification. Therefore, by giving this special notification, it is possible to predict that the result of the game round will be a predetermined special result corresponding to the special notification, thereby diversifying the game. In such a gaming machine, the degree of attention can be improved by giving this special notification, but on the other hand, if the special notification is not given, there is a concern that the degree of attention will decrease accordingly. In this regard, with the above configuration, there is a possibility that the predetermined notification will be made in the next game round after the game time in which the special notification was not made. Therefore, even if no special notification is given, it is possible to make players look forward to the next game round, and it is possible to suitably increase the level of attention to the game.

Feature C2. According to feature C1, the predetermined notification execution means executes the predetermined notification based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means being a predetermined result. gaming machines.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to associate the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means with the predetermined notification. Then, it becomes possible to draw particular attention to whether or not a predetermined notification will be made in the game rounds subsequent to the game round in which the special notification was not made. By doing so, the degree of attention of the predetermined notification can be suitably increased.

Note that it is preferable to set the predetermined result to, for example, "a result corresponding to giving a benefit to the player" because this can further increase the relevance to the benefit obtained by the player.

Feature C3. The game according to feature C1 or C2, wherein the predetermined notification execution means executes the predetermined notification at the start of the next game round in which the special notification by the special notification execution unit has not been performed. Machine.

According to the above configuration, even if the special notification execution means does not perform the special notification, the predetermined notification is performed at the start of the next game round, so compared to a configuration that makes the user wait until the end of the next game round. , it is possible to suitably increase the attention level of the next game round itself. If the configuration is such that a predetermined notification is made at the end of the next game round, players will be too interested in whether or not the predetermined notification will be made during the next game round, and their interest in other effects during the game round will fade. This is because there is a risk.

In addition, the "start time of a game round" is not limited to the start timing of a game round, but includes, for example, a predetermined width such as the forward side when a game round of a predetermined length is divided into equal parts. It may be. Furthermore, a configuration may be adopted in which the predetermined notification is executed in the initial performance when the performance of the game round is divided into an initial performance, a middle performance, and a final performance.

Feature C4. The feature C1 or C2 is characterized in that the predetermined notification execution means executes the predetermined notification in a game round a plurality of times after the game time in which the special notification was not made by the special notification execution unit. The game machine described.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the predetermined notification will be made multiple times. In addition, in the configuration that associates the predetermined notification with the game result, since the executed game time is not limited to the next game time in which no special notification was made, it becomes easier to associate the predetermined notification with the game result.

Feature C5. The predetermined notification execution means is characterized in that it executes the predetermined notification based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition in a game round subsequent to the game round in which the special notification was not executed. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C4.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in the execution time of the predetermined notification compared to the configuration in which the execution time of the predetermined notification is determined at the time of the game game in which the special notification is not executed.

Feature C6. The predetermined notification execution means is configured to issue the predetermined notification based on the fact that the special information related to a game session subsequent to the game session in which the special notification was not executed corresponds to predetermined information. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C5.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in the execution time of the predetermined notification compared to the configuration in which the execution time of the predetermined notification is determined at the time of the game round in which the special notification is not executed.

In such a configuration, if the special information related to the next gaming session after the gaming session in which the special notification was not executed corresponds to predetermined information, the predetermined notification can be made. , it is possible to increase the relevance between the game results and the predetermined notification, and it becomes possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game rounds after the game round in which the special notification was not executed.

Feature C7. According to any one of the features C1 to C6, the game machine is equipped with a storage means (for example, a function of executing the process of step S2517 by the production control device 82) for storing the game times in which the special notification was not executed. gaming machines.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to ascertain from the information stored in the storage means that it is a game session subsequent to the game session in which the special notification was not executed. As a result, compared to a configuration in which, for example, a game round in which a special notification is not executed and a game round in which a predetermined notification is executed after that, it is possible to determine execution of a predetermined notification after the fact. Not only is the degree of freedom in the execution times of notifications increased, but it is also possible to reduce the storage capacity for storing each of these notification contents.

Feature C8. The predetermined notification includes at least the first performance (in the first and second embodiments, the upper and lower symbol rows Z1 and Z3 are stopped, and in the fourth embodiment, the action of the accessory from the initial position to the tilting position) and the corresponding The second performance is executed after the first performance (in the first and second embodiments, it is the stop of the middle symbol row Z2, and in the fourth embodiment, the accessory movement from the inciting position to the establishment position) is included. It is composed of
When the special notification is not executed in the game round in the execution state, the special notification execution means executes the first performance in the game round (steps S1720 to S1722 by the performance control device 82, The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C7, characterized in that the gaming machine is equipped with a function of executing the process of step S2517 in the embodiment 4.

According to the above configuration, since the first performance of the predetermined notification is executed in the game round before the predetermined notification, it is only necessary to perform the second performance of the predetermined notification in the subsequent game rounds. , Even if the performance time is limited, the predetermined notification can be executed. In addition, players expect that when the first effect of the predetermined notification is performed and the game round ends, the second effect will be performed in the subsequent game round, and this will increase the attention to the game. It becomes possible to contribute.

In this case, it is easier to make the performances related by shortening the interval between the first performance and the second performance, and for example, it is preferable to apply this configuration to a gaming machine having feature C3.

Feature C9. The gaming machine according to feature C8, wherein the special notification is configured to include at least the first effect and the second effect.

According to the above configuration, by applying the first performance and the second performance, which are also used for the predetermined notification, to the special notification, the relationship between the two is strengthened, and the sense of unity between the performances is enhanced. Then, in the game round in which the special notification is not executed during the execution state, only the first performance among the first performance and the second performance is performed, and the second performance is performed in the next and subsequent game rounds. By doing so, it becomes possible to strengthen the impression that the predetermined notification is a continuation of the special notification, and to more suitably enhance the effect described in feature C6.

Feature C10. The special announcement execution means includes an execution manner storage means (ROM 243) that stores the type of execution manner of the special announcement, and an execution manner determination means (effect control device) that determines the execution manner of the special announcement from the execution manner storage means. 82), and executes the special notification in the type of execution mode determined by the execution mode determining means,
According to any one of features C1 to C9, the predetermined notification execution means determines the execution mode of the predetermined notification from the execution mode of the special notification stored in the execution mode storage means. gaming machines.

According to the above configuration, the notification mode for both the special notification and the predetermined notification is determined from the type of execution mode stored in the execution mode storage means. Therefore, storage capacity can be reduced. Furthermore, by associating the special notification with the predetermined notification, the player can easily understand the relationship between them, and can be immersed in the game. Therefore, the degree of attention to the game can be suitably increased.

In addition, each invention of the feature A group, the feature B group, the feature D group, the feature E group, and the feature F group may be individually applied to each invention of the feature C group.

<Characteristic group D>
Feature D1. A game ball launcher (game ball launch mechanism 53, launch handle 54) that launches the game ball to the game area (game area PE) based on a predetermined launch operation;
a ball entry part (upper operating port 33, lower operating port 34) provided in the gaming area and into which the game ball enters;
Information acquisition means (a function for executing information acquisition processing by the main controller 81) that acquires special information based on the game ball entering the ball entry section;
acquired information storage means (held ball storage area 232) for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
transition determination means (a function for executing propriety determination processing by the main controller 81) for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined transition information; ,
The game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means being a transition compatible result in which the special information to be determined corresponds to the transition information. A special gaming state transition means (a function for executing gaming state transition processing by the main control device 81),
A predetermined notifying means (symbol display device 41) starts a game repeating operation, and a notification result corresponding to the transition determination result of the transition determining means indicates that the game repeating operation ends once in a game round. , a game round control means (variable by the performance control device 82 function to execute display control processing),
In a gaming machine equipped with
Regarding the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition means, if the predetermined special information is subject to the transition determination, the predetermined special information may include information corresponding to the result of the transition determination. A destination specifying means for specifying at a timing before the target (a function of executing confirmation processing for holding by the main controller 81);
Based on the identification result by the destination identification means being a predetermined special result, the predetermined special information that is the target of the identification becomes the target of the migration determination, and corresponds to the result of the transition determination. Execution state setting means (a function of executing processing corresponding to the suspension control command by the production control device 82) for setting the special notification to an execution state that can be executed by the predetermined notification means or another notification means;
Special notification execution means for executing the special notification in the game round in a situation set to the execution state by the execution state setting means (a function for executing the processing of steps S1714 and S1715 by the production control device 82) and,
a plurality of execution means (a function of executing special variation processing by the effect control device 82) for executing the special notification a plurality of times during one game round;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

According to the above configuration, when the execution state is set by the execution state setting means, the special notification execution means may execute the special notification. Therefore, by giving this special notification, it is possible to predict that the result of the game round will be a predetermined special result corresponding to the special notification, thereby diversifying the game. In such a gaming machine, if a plurality of consecutive games are played in a state where the game is set to the execution state, special notification may be issued a plurality of times. In this case, it is also possible to diversify the performance, for example by developing the performance according to the number of consecutive sequences. However, it is sufficient that there are multiple games played in the situation where the execution state is set as described above, but if there are few games played even if the execution state is set, the special notification as above It becomes difficult to take advantage of the advantages of continuous . Therefore, by executing the special notification multiple times in one game using the multiple execution means, even if the number of games in the execution state is small, it becomes possible to execute the special notification more times than the number of games in the execution state. It is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game.

Feature D2. The gaming machine according to feature D1, wherein the plural execution means executes the special notification at the start and end of the game round in the game round control means.

According to the above configuration, since the special notification is performed at the beginning and end of a game round, it is possible to lengthen the interval between special notifications in one game round. Therefore, even if the special notification is executed a plurality of times during one game round, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the continuous special notification.

In addition, in this case, if the special notification is executed according to the length of the game round duration (variable display time), the execution interval of the special notification performed at the start and end of the game round can be changed to This can be adjusted in relation to the duration of the episode. That is, the longer the duration of the game, the longer the execution interval, and the shorter the duration, the shorter the execution interval. In this way, it is possible to adjust the execution interval with a simple configuration such as adjusting the duration of the game round, so it is possible to diversify performances with a simpler configuration.

In addition, the "start time of a game round" is not limited to the start timing of a game round, but includes, for example, a predetermined width such as the forward side when a game round of a predetermined length is divided into equal parts. It may be.

In addition, "the end of a game round" is not limited to the end timing of a game round, but also refers to, for example, a timing that has a predetermined width, such as the rear part when a game round of a predetermined length is divided into equal parts. It may be.

Furthermore, in the case where the performance of a game round is divided into an initial performance, a middle performance, and a final performance, a special notification may be executed in the initial performance and the final performance.

Feature D3. The gaming machine according to feature D1 or D2, wherein the special notification execution means executes the special notification at the end of the game round in the game round control means.

According to the above configuration, since the special notification by the special notification execution means is executed at the end of the game round, the plurality of execution means only have to execute the special notification before that, and the execution timing of the special notification by the plurality of execution means is free. degree will improve.

In addition, "the end of a game round" is not limited to the end timing of a game round, but includes, for example, a period having a predetermined width, such as the rear part when a game round of a predetermined length is divided into equal parts. It may be. Furthermore, in the case where the performance of a game round is divided into an initial performance, a middle performance, and a final performance, a special notification may be executed in the final performance.

Feature D4. Even when the execution state is set, a restriction means (a function of executing the processing of steps S1703, S1706, S1708, and S1710 by the production control device 82) for restricting the execution of special notification by the plurality of execution means is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D3.

According to the above configuration, execution of the special notification by the plurality of execution means may be restricted. This makes it difficult to predict that multiple special announcements will be made in one game, increases the surprise when multiple special announcements are made, and increases interest in the special announcement. It is possible to increase it.

Feature D5. The game according to feature D4, wherein the restriction means is configured not to restrict execution of the special notification by the special notification execution means even when the plurality of execution means restricts the execution of the special notification. Machine.

According to the above configuration, although execution of a plurality of special notifications by the plurality of execution means is restricted, it becomes possible to execute a single special notification by the special notification execution means. Therefore, it is possible to realize a well-balanced presentation without excessively restricting the special notification.

Feature D6. The limiting means controls the special notification based on the fact that the result of the transition determination by the transition determining means in the game round before the game round targeted by the plural execution means is a predetermined result. The gaming machine according to feature D4 or D5, further comprising a means for restricting execution (a function of executing the process of step S1703 by the production control device 82).

According to the above configuration, when the game result of the previous game round is a predetermined result, execution of the special notification by the plurality of execution means is restricted. Depending on the result of the transition determination, it may be inconvenient to make multiple special notifications in the next game round. Therefore, by allowing the restriction as described above, possible inconveniences can be avoided. This predetermined result may be, for example, a so-called winning result, a so-called reach display result, or the like.

Feature D7. The game time control means includes a period determining means (a function for executing the setting process of the variable display time by the main controller 81) for determining the duration (variable display time) of each game time, and the period determining means determines the duration of each game time (variable display time). A variable display of the game number is executed for the specified duration period,
The limiting means is configured to limit the plurality of game times in the target game round based on the fact that the duration determined by the period determining means for the target game round of the plural execution means is shorter than a predetermined predetermined period. The gaming machine according to any one of features D4 to D6, characterized in that the gaming machine is equipped with a means for restricting special notifications (a function of executing the process of step S1708 by the performance control device 82).

According to the above configuration, if the duration is short, execution of the special notification multiple times in that game round is restricted. For example, if the configuration is such that the special notifications are performed even when the duration is short, there may be a problem that the special notifications are consecutive or overlap with each other. Therefore, by doing as described above, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of these inconveniences, execute the special notification with sufficient time, and make it possible for the players to enjoy it.

Feature D8. The acquired information storage means stores special information acquired by the information acquisition means up to a predetermined number, which is a plurality of predetermined numbers;
The transition determination means sequentially determines the transition of the special information stored in the acquired information storage means,
The plurality of execution means is configured such that the number of special pieces of information for which the transfer judgment is performed by the transfer judgment means before the special information targeted for identification by the destination specifying means is equal to or less than a specific number that is smaller than the predetermined number. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D7, wherein the special notification is executed a plurality of times during one gaming round based on the following.

According to the above configuration, when the number of special information stored in the acquired information storage means is small (less than a specific number), the plurality of execution means performs special notification a plurality of times during one game round. In other words, if there is a large number of special information stored, the special notification need only be made every time the game is played, instead of having to be notified multiple times during one game, and the configuration described above may be used. This makes it possible to provide a special feeling where special notifications are given multiple times during one game.

In addition, each invention of the feature A group, the feature B group, the feature C group, the feature E group, and the feature F group may be individually applied to each invention of the feature D group.

<Characteristic group E>
Feature E1. a display screen (display screen G) in which a plurality of variable areas (symbol rows Z1 to Z3) are set and a plurality of symbols can be displayed in a variable manner for each variable area;
Fluctuation display control means (fluctuating display control processing by the effect control device 82 ) and
A gaming machine comprising:
The fluctuation display control means includes:
a fluctuation start means (a function of executing a fluctuation start process by the production control device 82) that starts a fluctuation display in the plurality of fluctuation regions based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the ball enters the upper operating port 33);
a fluctuation termination means (a function for executing fluctuation termination processing by the production control device 82) that stops the fluctuation display in the plurality of fluctuation areas in a predetermined stop order;
Equipped with
The fluctuation starting means is characterized by being equipped with special fluctuation starting means (a function of executing special fluctuation processing by the production control device 82) for first starting the fluctuation of the fluctuation area in which the stop order by the fluctuation ending means is slow. A gaming machine that does.

According to the above configuration, the variation area whose variation display is stopped in a later order can start variation earlier. Therefore, the time difference between the stop of fluctuation and the start of fluctuation can be shortened. That is, from the start of the fluctuation to the end of the fluctuation is one game round, and if the time difference between the stop of the fluctuation in the previous game round and the start of fluctuation in the subsequent game round becomes shorter, the time difference between the game rounds also becomes shorter. By doing so, it is possible to strengthen the relationship between successive game rounds, and it is possible to diversify the effects.

In addition, each invention of the feature A group, the feature B group, the feature C group, the feature D group, and the feature F group may be individually applied to each invention of the feature E group.

<Characteristic group F>
Feature F1. a lottery means (a function for executing a win/fail determination process by the main controller 81) that performs a lottery to determine whether or not to award a benefit to a player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Based on the fact that the lottery result by the lottery means is a grant corresponding result corresponding to granting a benefit to the player, a benefit awarding means for granting a privilege to the player (initiating a gaming state transition process by the main controller 81); function) and
a display screen (display screen G) in which a plurality of variable areas (symbol rows Z1 to Z3) are set and a plurality of symbols can be displayed in a variable manner for each variable area;
The display is configured to start the variable display on the display screen based on the lottery being conducted by the lottery means, stop displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means, and end the fluctuate display. A variable display control means (a function for executing variable display control processing by the production control device 82) that executes screen display control;
A gaming machine comprising:
The fluctuation display control means includes:
a fluctuation start means (a function for executing special fluctuation processing by the production control device 82) that starts a fluctuation display of a predetermined fluctuation region among the plurality of fluctuation regions, and then starts a fluctuation display of other fluctuation regions; ,
Stop means (effect control device) for stopping the variable display of the predetermined variable area after the variable start means starts the variable display of the predetermined variable area and before the start of the variable display of the other variable area. 82),
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

According to the above configuration, in a gaming machine in which a variable display is performed using a plurality of variable areas, the variable display may start only in a predetermined variable area first, and then the variable display in other variable areas may start. . In this case, the predetermined variable area whose variable display was started first is stopped before the variable display of the other variable areas is started. Therefore, it is possible to display a stop display different from the stop display of the symbol combination corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means at an early stage of the variable display. As a result, it is possible to diversify the presentation, thereby suitably increasing the degree of attention.

In addition, each invention of the feature A group, the feature B group, the feature C group, the feature D group, and the feature E group may be individually applied to each invention of the feature F group.

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

Pachinko game machine: an operating means (launching handle 54) operated by a player, a game ball firing means (game ball firing mechanism 53) that fires a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, and the fired game ball A ball path (rail parts 51, 52) that leads the ball to a predetermined gaming area (gaming area PE), and each gaming component arranged within the gaming area, and a predetermined passing portion (general winning prize) of each gaming component is provided. A gaming machine that provides a bonus to a player when a game ball passes through a slot (31, etc.).

Reel-type gaming machines such as slot machines: Equipped with a variable display means that displays a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then displays the symbol row at a final stop, and the symbols begin to fluctuate due to the operation of the starting operation means. A special game that is advantageous to the player, with the necessary condition that the fluctuation of the symbols is stopped due to the operation of the stopping operation means or after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, and that the final stopped symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

Ball-using belt-type gaming machine: Equipped with a variable display means that displays a symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then displays the symbol row as a final stop; A special gaming state (bonus game, etc.), and further includes a throwing device that is provided with a ball tray and performs a throwing process of taking in game balls from the ball tray, and a putting device that puts out game balls to the ball tray. A game machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means becomes effective when a game ball is thrown into the game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Pachinko machine, 33... Upper operating port, 34... Lower operating port, 41... Symbol display device, 43... Main display section, 54... Launch handle, 81... Main control device, 82... Performance control device, D1... Stop display Time, D2...Determined stop time, D3...Waiting time, G...Display screen, P...Main display area.

Claims (1)

A game ball firing means that fires the game ball to the game area based on a predetermined firing operation;
Ball entering means provided in the gaming area and into which a game ball enters;
information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the game ball entering the ball entry means;
acquired information storage means for storing special information acquired by the information acquisition means;
Transition determining means for determining whether or not the special information stored in the acquired information storage means corresponds to predetermined transition information;
The game state is changed to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the result of the transition determination by the transition determination means being a transition compatible result in which the special information to be determined corresponds to the transition information. A special game state transition means for transition,
The acquired information is stored, with the start of the game replay operation using a predetermined notification means and the end of the game reuse operation as a notification result corresponding to the result of the transition determination of the transition determination means as one game time. a game round control means for controlling the predetermined notification means so that the game repetition operation for each game round is performed according to special information stored in the means;
Regarding the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition means, if the predetermined special information is subject to the transition determination, the predetermined special information may include information corresponding to the result of the transition determination. means for identifying a target at a timing before the target;
Based on the identification result by the destination identification means being a predetermined special result, the predetermined special information that is the target of the identification becomes the target of the migration determination, and corresponds to the result of the transition determination. specific notification means capable of executing a specific notification using the predetermined notification means or another notification means;
Equipped with
The specific notification means includes a means capable of executing a predetermined special performance as the specific notification,
At least a first performance and a second performance that is executed after the first performance are set,
Means for making it possible to execute the first performance at a first timing when ending a game round in which the special performance is not executed, in a game round after the acquisition of the predetermined special information; ,
means for enabling the second performance to be executed at a second timing when starting a game round following the game round in which the first performance was executed ;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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