JP2011229855A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the interest of a game.SOLUTION: When the number of times of the execution of a special pattern game after the finish of a big jackpot play game state exceeds 100 times at which time reduction control is finished, but not exceeds 104 times at which probability variation control is finished, a "losing" variation pattern type decision table (for the last chance) 132D is selected and set as a use table similar to a state that a play game state is in a high-probability low base state even if in a low-probability low base state. Then, in the "losing" variation pattern type decision table (for the last chance) 132D, a non-Riichi variation pattern PA1-5 is decided as the use pattern, and the last chance performance is executed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, based on the fact that a gaming medium has passed through a predetermined starting area provided in the gaming area, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are variable. A gaming machine comprising variable display means for displaying and deriving and displaying a display result, and controlling a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the identification information About.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. Furthermore, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start condition is established), and the variable display device variably displays identification information. When the display result is a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, such a gaming machine is controlled to a probabilistic state in which the probability of winning a big hit is improved after the big hit gaming state is finished, and is controlled to a short time state in which the time for changing the symbol is shortened. There has been proposed a technique in which the number of times that the special symbol that is controlled to the probability variation state can be varied (the number of times of probability variation) is greater than the number of times that the special symbol that can be controlled to the time-short state can be varied (number of times the time is shortened). 1).

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, an effect is provided to notify that the chance mode is in the probabilistic and short time state, and when the probable and short time state ends, the chance mode ends. Then, when the probability variation state continues after the end of the chance mode, an effect of notifying that it is the last chance is executed.

  In addition, based on the state of the probability variation flag and the short-time flag, it is determined whether the current state is a low probability low base, a high accuracy low base, a high accuracy high base, or a low accuracy high base. There is also a gaming machine that selects a variation pattern data table corresponding to the determined probability / base state, extracts a random number, and selects a variation pattern using the selected variation pattern data table based on the extracted value. It has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2009-178265 A JP 2007-097914 A

  The technology described in Patent Document 2 is applied to the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, and an effect that notifies that the chance mode is in the non-probability change and the time-short state is performed. Regardless of whether or not the continuation is continued, if the probability change state has been completed, the variation pattern data table corresponding to the low probability and low base state is selected.

  When using a variation pattern data table corresponding to such a low probability low base state, a variation pattern different from that when using a variation pattern data table corresponding to a high probability low base state is selected when the probability variation state ends. Is selected, the player is aware whether or not the probabilistic state is continuing, and there is a risk that the gaming interest will be reduced.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and it aims at providing the gaming machine from which the improvement of game entertainment is obtained.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application provides a predetermined start area provided in the game area (for example, the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the normal variable winning ball apparatus). Based on the fact that the game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through the second start winning award formed by 6B, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed. Variable display means for deriving and displaying the result (for example, the image display device 5 or the like) is provided, and a predetermined specific display result (for example, a definite decorative pattern of the jackpot combination) is derived and displayed as the display result of the identification information Then, control is performed to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state is the first number (for example, 1 A game machine that executes high-base control in which a game medium is more likely to be given than in a normal gaming state (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) until it reaches 0), and the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the identification information. Predetermining means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol normal processing in step S110) that determines whether to display and display the identification information before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed. And the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state controlled based on the determination when the prior determination means determines that the high probability condition is satisfied. High probability control in which the specific display result is more easily derived and displayed than in the normal gaming state until the second number of times (for example, 104 times) exceeds the first number. A determination table storage unit (for example, a plurality of variable display pattern determination tables for determining a variable display pattern for determining the identification information) and a high probability control unit (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S315) to be executed. Variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132D and variation pattern determination tables 133A and 133B), whether the high base control is being executed, whether the high probability control is being executed, and the end of the specific gaming state The variable display pattern based on whether or not the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information at a later time exceeds the first number and exceeds a third number (for example, 104 times), which is a number equal to or less than the second number. Decision table selection means (for example, selection table selection means for selecting a decision table from the decision table storage means) The CPU 103 determines the variable display pattern of the identification information to be one of a plurality of types by using the variable display pattern determination table selected by the determination table selection means and the part where the CPU 103 executes steps S261 to S269. According to the variable display pattern determining means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes steps S270 to S272) and the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means, the variable display means performs variable display of the identification information. Variable display control means (for example, the production control CPU 120) for performing control, and the decision table selection means is not executing the high base control, is executed the high probability control, and is in a specific gaming state Execution times of variable display of the identification information after completion Is not over the third number of times, the high base control and the high probability control are not executed, and the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state is the third number of times. When not exceeding, select a variable display pattern determination table that can determine a specific variable display pattern (for example, non-reach variation pattern PA1-5) that is not determined or difficult to be determined by other variable display pattern determination tables (for example, non-reach variation pattern PA1-5). If the CPU 103 determines Yes in step S267, the CPU 103 selects and sets the loss variation pattern type determination table 132D as a use table in step S269).

  According to the gaming machine, when the high base control is not executed, the high probability control is executed, and the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state does not exceed the third number, When the high-base control and the high-probability control are not executed and the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state does not exceed the third number, another variable display pattern determination table Then, a variable display pattern determination table that can determine a specific variable display pattern that is not determined or difficult to determine is selected. Thereby, even when the high probability control is not executed when the high base control is not executed and the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state does not exceed the third number. A specific variable display pattern can be determined in the same manner as when high probability control is being performed. As a result, if the high base control is not executed and the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state does not exceed the third number, is the player controlled to the high probability state? Since it can be made not to understand whether or not, the game entertainment can be improved.

  In the gaming machine, a right acquisition means for acquiring a right to execute variable display of the identification information based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S204 and S215) Etc.) and a storage unit for storing the right acquired by the right acquisition unit until a start condition for allowing the start of variable display executed based on the right is satisfied (for example, the first special figure) And the right to execute variable display of the identification information that is allowed to start when the start condition is satisfied, based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied, based on the hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B). Right reading means for reading (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of step S235 and step S239) and the reserved storage Prior to determining whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the identification information in the variable display executed based on the right stored in the stage before being read by the right reading means Based on the determination means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processing of step S207 and step S218) and the determination result by the prior determination means, the variable of the identification information executed based on the right to be determined In the display, a pre-reading effect executing means for executing a pre-reading effect for predicting that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the identification information (for example, the CPU 103 performs the pre-reading effect setting process in step S556 and the decoration in step S162). Etc.), and the pre-reading effect executing means is a specific game. Of the variable display of the identification information that is executed after the end of the state, the identification information that is the number of times that the number of executions after the end of the specific gaming state exceeds the first number but does not exceed the third number The pre-reading effect for the variable display is not executed (for example, when the CPU 103 determines in step S5545 that the pre-read count value is “101” to “104”, the pre-reading in step S556 is performed. (The effect setting process may be skipped).

  According to the above gaming machine, of the variable display of identification information executed after the end of the specific gaming state, the number of executions after the end of the specific gaming state exceeds the first number but does not exceed the third number The pre-reading effect for the variable display of the identification information is not executed. As a result, it has been found that variable display in which the display result of the identification information becomes the specific display result is executed depending on whether or not the pre-reading effect is executed, and whether or not high probability control is executed for the player. It is possible to prevent the loss of expectation for the game, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In the gaming machine, the variable display means includes a plurality of types of first identification information (for example, first characteristic information) that can identify each based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first start area provided in the gaming area. The game medium has passed through the first variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A, for example) that performs variable display of the display and displays the display result, and the second start area provided in the game area. The second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display device 4B) that variably displays a plurality of types of second identification information (for example, the second special figure) that can be identified based on ), And a second state that is advantageous for a player who is likely to pass game media, and a first state (for example, a closed state) that is difficult for a player that does not pass or does not pass game media through the second starting area. Status( For example, an open state), and a variable display of the first identification information based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first starting area, and a variable starting device (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7). Based on first right acquisition means for acquiring the first right to be executed (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S204) and the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start area, the second identification information The second right acquisition means for acquiring the second right to execute the variable display (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S215) and the first right acquired by the first right acquisition means are the first The first hold storage means (for example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A, etc.) that holds and holds up to the upper limit number (for example, four) and the second acquired by the second right acquisition means The second hold storage means (for example, the second special figure hold storage unit 151B, etc.) for storing the interest up to the second upper limit number (for example, four) and the start condition permitting the start of the variable display is established. Based on the hold storage determination means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S234) for determining whether or not the second right is held in the second hold storage means, the hold storage determination means If it is determined that the second right is not stored in a reserved state, a first right reading means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S235) reads the first right from the first reserved storage means. When it is determined that the second right is reserved and stored in the reserved storage determining means, second right reading means (for example, reading out the second right from the second reserved storage means) For example, when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the second identification information, the specific display result is derived as the display result of the first identification information. Specific gaming state control means for controlling to the specific gaming state having a higher degree of advantage at a higher rate than the displayed case (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the pre-opening process of the big winning opening in step S114 to the big hit finishing process in step S117, etc. ), And the predetermining unit is based on the first right read by the first right reading unit or the second right read by the second right reading unit, It is determined whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed and whether or not the high probability condition is satisfied (for example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to In step S243 and step S247), in the high base control, the frequency at which the variable starting device enters the second state is higher than that in the normal gaming state, so that game media is given more than in the normal gaming state. (For example, in a time-short state such as a low-accuracy base state or a high-accuracy base state, tilt control of the movable blade piece is performed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per normal figure". (Control to make the tilt control time longer than in the low accuracy low base state and high accuracy low base state, and control to increase the number of tilts than in the low accuracy low base state and high accuracy low base state) The difference between the third number and the first number (for example, three times or four times) may be equal to or less than the second upper limit number (for example, four).

  According to the above gaming machine, in the high base control, that is, until the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state reaches the first number, the frequency of the variable starting device becomes the second state is high. The frequency with which the game medium passes through the second start area increases. When the second right is reserved and stored in the second reservation storage unit, the second right takes precedence over the first right regardless of whether or not the first right is stored in the first storage unit. Thus, the variable display of the second identification information is executed with priority over the variable display of the first identification information. Further, when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the second identification information, the specific game having a higher degree of advantage at a higher rate than when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the first identification information Controlled by the state. The difference between the third number and the first number is equal to or less than the second upper limit number in which the second reservation storage unit can store the second right. Accordingly, when the high base control is not executed, the high probability control is executed, and the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state does not exceed the third number, When the high probability control is not executed and the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state does not exceed the third number, the variable display of the second identification information is the first identification. Since the possibility of being executed is higher than the variable display of information, it is possible to increase the ratio of being controlled to a specific gaming state with a high degree of advantage.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a symbol display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of a fluctuation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a prefetch result notification command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a specific pattern common range. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command process at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a final stop symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production setting process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending effect process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the fluctuation pattern classification determination table in a modification. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of a fluctuation pattern setting process.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) each identifiable are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In response to the start of either the first special symbol change by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special game, ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative patterns that can be identified is performed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying the display result means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended.

  In the image display device 5, as the display areas to be the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, three areas may be provided so that they can be bonded or separated, or can be bonded and separated. . The display operation in the image display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. When the first special symbol display device 4A is executing variable display of the first special diagram, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to perform effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special figure is executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed on the image display device 5 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. For example, it may be a decoration image showing a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  During the change of the decorative symbol, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol number, sequentially from the top to the bottom. When the scrolling display is performed and the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is subsequently displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the holding of the variable display occurs when a game ball enters (starts winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. To do. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  As an example, the start winning storage display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. Yes. When the starting condition (first starting condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first starting winning opening, the One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part among the non-displayed display parts) is changed to blue display. Further, when a special ball game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, it is normally not One of the displayed display parts is changed to a red display. Thereafter, when one of the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure and the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, for example, The display at the leftmost display part is removed and the display at each display part is moved leftward one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to blue display or red display (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part whose display color has changed) returns to non-display. Here, in this embodiment, when performing the hold memory display, the number of special figure hold memories based on the establishment of the variable display game start condition can be specified, but the start condition is the first start condition. When it is not possible to specify whether the condition is the second start condition, the display mode of the special figure reserved memory number is changed to a predetermined display mode, for example, by changing the number of display parts corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number to gray. change.

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number. In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold indicator LED 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A so as to be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has, for example, a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is comprised including.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening. Normally open. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball enters the second start winning opening by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. Easy to open and open. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). ) If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). ) If so, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the off state, the special prize opening door closes the special prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big prize opening door opens the big winning opening. A game ball that has entered a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Thus, although the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the special figure game started earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the start condition for starting the figure game is not satisfied, variable display is suspended. For example, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold memory The number is incremented by 1 (incremented), and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the second start condition is satisfied, the second holding memory is stored. The number is incremented by 1 and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. When this is done, the second reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented). The added value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number may be the total reserved memory number or the special figure reserved memory number.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately lighting the decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, one or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate. The operation button 30 is a jog dial that can be pressed and rotated. The operation button 30 is not limited to a button that can be pressed or rotated, and may be a button that can be touched or pressed, such as a touch panel, or tilted like a lever-type switch. It may be operable, or may be capable of being pressed and tilted like a joystick. Further, instead of the operation button 30, a sensor that can detect a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. In other words, the operation button 30 only needs to be configured so that a predetermined operation action by the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. The player's operation action performed on the operation button 30 is detected by the operation detection switch 31 shown in FIG.

  In the normal game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is caused by the fact that the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is satisfied, the process is started on the basis that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit game state. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the game ball that has entered the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is satisfied by the above, it is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the last special figure game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, the special symbol variable display result is obtained when a predetermined time as the special symbol variable time elapses. A definite special symbol (a special graph display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “big hit” is obtained as a specific display result, and if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “lost” is displayed. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed a predetermined number of times. . In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “1”, “3”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and the symbol indicating “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are 15 round jackpot symbols, A special symbol indicating the number “1” is a two-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state) as a multi-round specific gaming state controlled after the 15 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. A round is performed that changes to a first state that is advantageous to the user. In this way, the open / close plate that opened the grand prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closed the grand prize opening to play the special variable prize ball device 7 as a game. Change to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the person, and finish one round. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15 round big hit state, 15 balls are obtained each time a game ball wins a big winning opening. The 15 round round big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) as a small round specific gaming state controlled after the two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played in each round. The period for changing to the first state that is advantageous to the player (the period in which the big prize opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) is a second period (for example, 1 second) shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state. In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round becomes a second round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first round number in the 15 round big hit state. Note that in the 2 round big hit state, it is only necessary to control the number of executions of the round to be the second round number, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the 15 round big hit state. A game in the round two big hit state in which the number of round executions is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In the two-round big hit state, in a predetermined winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round, the predetermined winning port serving as the big winning port is changed from the closed state to the open state. Thus, the second state that is disadvantageous for the player may be changed to the first state that is advantageous for the player, and the state may be returned to the second state after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed. In such a two-round big hit state, 15 game balls are obtained if a game ball wins the big winning opening, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (1 second), which is very short. . Therefore, the two-round big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a game is not substantially obtained. The 2 round big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. Further, the big hit gaming state as the low round specific gaming state is not limited to the number of round execution times compared to the big round gaming state as the multiple round specific gaming state. While the state and the multi-round specific gaming state are the same, in the small-round specific gaming state, the upper limit period (for example, 2 seconds) for opening the big prize opening is the upper limit period for the multi-round specific gaming state (for example, 29 seconds) ) May be shorter. That is, the big hit gaming state as the small round specific gaming state is that the period in which the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each round is a second period shorter than the first period in the multi-round specific gaming state, The number of executions may be at least one of the second round numbers less than the first round number in the multi-round specific gaming state.

  Further, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” which are the big hit symbols of 15 rounds, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game 15 After the round big hit state is over, as one of the special gaming states, the special symbol change time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the low probability low base state and the high probability low base state Control is made to a low-accuracy base state or a high-accuracy base state where time reduction control is performed. Here, the low probability low base state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a low probability high base state, a high probability low base state, and a high probability high base state. The same control as that in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the state in which the initialization process is executed after power-on as in the case where the system reset is performed) is performed. The time reduction control is terminated when any one of the conditions in which a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is established first. That's fine. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 15 round jackpot symbol that is controlled to the low-accuracy base state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is This is called a non-probable big hit symbol (also referred to as “normal big hit symbol”). Further, the fact that the 15-round non-probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as “15R non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “15R normal big hit”).

  Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers of “3” and “7” that will be the big hit symbol of 15 rounds, the special symbol that shows the number of “7” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. After the end of the state, or after the end of the 2nd round jackpot state based on the special symbol indicating the number “1” that will be the 2nd round jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game, As a special gaming state different from the high base state, for example, the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the low probability low base state, and the probability base control (probability variation control) is continuously performed. Controlled to state (probability change state). In this highly accurate and high base state, the probability that the variable display result will be a “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state in the variable display of each special figure game or decorative design is low, low base state or high Improve to be higher than the base state. Such probability change control is performed when any one of the conditions in which a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 104 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first. Just finish. Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the 15-round jackpot symbol that is controlled to be probable after the jackpot game state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is It is called a symbol. Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the two round jackpot symbol that is controlled to the high-accuracy base state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is It is called a sudden big hit symbol. Further, the fact that the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “15R probability big hit”. The fact that the sudden hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as “surprise big hit” (also referred to as “2R probability variable big hit”). The 15 round jackpot symbols “3” and “7” and the 2 round jackpot symbol “1” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  In the time-short state such as the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy base state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol variation time (ordinary symbol variation time) in the ordinary game to be shorter than that in the low-accuracy low-base state. In addition, the control to improve the probability that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each regular game will be "per regular diagram" than in the low accuracy low base state, and the variable display result is "per regular diagram" In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the control, the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece is longer than that in the low accuracy low base state or the high accuracy low base state, and the number of tilts is set in the low accuracy low base state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the second starting condition is satisfied by making it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening, such as control that increases more than in the highly accurate low base state. Be calledNote that, in the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy base state, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state is also referred to as high-opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state, it becomes easier to achieve a big hit gaming state than in the low accuracy low base state and the high accuracy low base state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period is the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state. I just need it.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium” decoration) that has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (big hit reliability) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach production, the decorative display variable display state may become the reach state and the variable display result may be a “hit”. There may be a case where a variable display effect for notifying the player is given by a variable display mode of the symbol or the like. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip” can be executed, and each effect operation is executed in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Or not is determined.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, pseudo-continuous chances GC1 to GC8 of a predetermined special combination are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A decorative symbol that is one of a plurality of types of combinations of lost is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, it is stopped and displayed to the player by, for example, performing fluctuation display and changing the decorative symbol immediately after stopping for a short time. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, in the temporary stop display, the decorative design may be re-fluctuated after the decorative design is stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the decorative design that has been stopped is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the variable display result may be set so that the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases as the number of pseudo-continuous changes (re-changes) increases. Thereby, the player can recognize that the specific effect of the “pseudo-ream” is performed by temporarily stopping display of any one of the pseudo-ream chances GC1 to GC8, and as the number of times of the pseudo-ream fluctuation increases. In addition, the expectation that the variable display result is “big hit” is enhanced. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, a re-change effect such as a related display effect is executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the initial change (pseudo-continuous change). Also good. As an example, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, one that is lit among a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area is 1 It may be controlled to increase one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled. As another example, the movable member provided inside or outside the game area may be controlled to operate during each fluctuation display (including the first fluctuation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. . As yet another example, the image display device 5 is controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image during the period of each change display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. May be. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or instead of some or all of these re-variation effects, among the lighting and blinking of the decorative LED, the operation of the movable member, the display of the effect image, Control may be performed so as to execute a re-variation effect combining a part or all of them. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. When the production mode changes in, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” or the “15R probability variable big hit” may be increased.

  The production operation executed as the re-variation production may include any production operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9. Also, for example, differences in the output of sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, differences in the movement of the production target object (for example, a movable member, etc.) (difference in operating speed, difference in operating distance, difference in operating direction, etc.) Depending on the movement of the character image displayed on the display device 5 (difference in movement speed, difference in movement distance, difference in movement direction, etc.) Instead of changing the character display or changing the display of the background image, the effect mode in the re-change effect may be made different. Further, in addition to the re-variation effect executed during the variation of the decorative symbol, for example, when the decorative symbol that is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped, for example, audio output from the speakers 8L, 8R, The player may be able to recognize that the chance eye has been temporarily stopped and displayed by an arbitrary production operation such as the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the effect lamp 9.

  In the variable display effect of “sliding”, two or more decorative symbol display areas are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R (for example, “left” and “right”), a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and after changing the decorative symbol again, stop display. Thus, the effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  In addition to “pseudo ream” and “slip”, variable display effects using such variable display operation of decorative patterns include, for example, “Development opportunity eyes”, “Development opportunity eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. , The player's expectation is enhanced. Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. , “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped temporarily for the decorative combination (special combination) that is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. After the display, unlike the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the effect display that changes the decorative symbol to be stopped by changing the decorative symbol again in a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is done.

  Unlike variable reach effects such as reach effects or “pseudo-ream” or “slip” during decorative display of decorative symbols, for example, displaying effect images such as predetermined character images and message images. Notifying the player that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state and that the variable display result may be a “hit” due to a presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the symbol. A notice effect may be executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of notice effects such as “character notice” and “operation notice” are set to be executable. An effect operation that becomes a notice effect may be any action that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time (special figure change time) depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In the notice effect of “Character notice”, an effect display is performed in which a character image prepared in advance at a predetermined position is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of the decorative symbols. Here, as the display of the character image, a character image that is separate from the decorative design may be displayed statically or in motion (animation display), or a character image that is variably displayed integrally with the decorative design. The display may be an operation display (animation display) in a display form different from the variable display of the decorative pattern.

  In the notice effect of “notice at the time of operation”, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 in response to the player performing a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the operation button 30 while the decorative symbol is variably displayed. The production operation is changed by changing the display of the production image or changing the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As an example, in the notice effect of “notice at the time of operation”, a predetermined effect action serving as a button operation promotion effect is performed during variable display of a decorative symbol. In the button operation promotion effect, for example, an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, thereby prompting the player to operate the operation button 30. Any production operation may be used. The effect operation that prompts the player to operate the operation button 30 is not limited to the effect display of the effect image on the image display device 5, and the game effect lamp 9 that outputs predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. Or lighting the LED for decoration in a predetermined lighting pattern, or operating a movable member provided in a rendering accessory provided inside or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or any of these May be combined. When such a button operation promotion effect is performed, an operation effective period for effectively detecting the operation of the operation button 30 by the player is set. When the operation of the operation button 30 by the player is detected by the operation detection switch 31 within the operation effective period, the execution of the button operation promotion effect is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected, and prepared in advance, for example. One of the plurality of types of effect images is displayed on the image display device 5, and the sound effect corresponding to one of the plurality of types of sound patterns prepared in advance is displayed on the speaker 8L. Various effects such as output from 8R are executed.

  As the notice effect by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of such decorative symbols, various effect operations such as “step-up operation” can be executed in addition to “character notice” and “operation notice”. Good. Here, in the notice effect of “step-up operation”, as an example, a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of decorative symbols. An effect operation may be performed such that the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages by the effect display. In the notice effect of “step-up operation”, after any one of a plurality of kinds of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image that is displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, the effect image The effect display in the notice effect may be terminated without being switched. Further, as another example of the notice effect of the “step-up operation”, there are a plurality of types of movable members provided in the effect accessory provided inside or outside the game area during the variable display of the decorative design according to a predetermined order. An effect operation in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed by the effect operation operated in the operation mode. In the notice effect of “step-up operation”, after the movable member performs the effect operation in one type of operation, the effect operation in the notice effect may be terminated without switching to the effect operation of the second stage. There may be. As described above, the notice effect of the “step-up operation” is executed in response to one start prize (that one game ball has entered the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening). This is a kind of notice effect that is executed during variable display of symbols and decorative designs, and is a step-up notice effect that changes the notice style (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) in multiple stages (steps up). . In general, the greater the number of changes (number of steps), the higher the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”). In addition, depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice effect or the effect mode in each step, at least one of “15R probability variation big hit” and “2R probability variation big hit”, or a specific reach effect is executed. Or one of them. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when going to the second step, “super reach confirmation” when going to the third step, and “big hit confirmation” going to the fourth step. As the change of the notice mode (step-up), different character images may be displayed in order, or the step-up may be performed by changing the shape or color of one character. May be. That is, it is only necessary to be able to recognize that the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as viewed from the player changes stepwise.

  During variable display of decorative symbols, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B shown in FIG. A pre-reading effect that performs notification indicating whether or not data is stored is executed. In this embodiment, in the pre-reading effect, each time the operation button 30 is operated a predetermined number of times by the player during the variable display of the decorative symbols, a plurality of blue or red displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H. The effect images suggesting the special figure display results corresponding to the display parts are sequentially displayed from left to right. Specifically, when the special figure display result corresponding to the display part is “big hit”, or the special figure display result is “lost”, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is the specific pattern common range. When it is within the range, an effect image such as “chance” is displayed above the display part, while the special figure display result corresponding to the display part is “lost” and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is displayed. When the numerical data shown is outside the specific pattern common range, an effect image such as “losing” is displayed above the display part. It should be noted that even when the special figure display result corresponding to the display part is “big hit” or the special figure display result is “lost”, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of the specific pattern common range. In this case, the first effect image of the plurality of types of effect images is displayed at or near the display part at a higher ratio than the first effect image, for example, the second effect image having a different color. When the special drawing display result corresponding to the display part is “lost”, the second effect image is displayed at a higher rate than the first effect image at or near the display part. It may be. If it does in this way, according to which effect image was displayed among the multiple types of effect images including the 1st effect image and the 2nd effect image, the 1st special figure reservation storage part 151A and 2nd It is possible to make the player's expectation different from the fact that the reserved data for which the determination that the special figure display result is “big hit” is stored in the special figure storage unit 151B.

  In this embodiment, for example, the same background image or decoration as the display mode is used regardless of whether the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state is controlled after the big hit gaming state ends. A probability variation latent effect is performed as an effect operation in which it is impossible to specify whether or not probability variation control is being performed, such as displaying a symbol. In addition, the probability variation latent effect may display the background image and the decorative pattern in the same display mode as the display mode in the low-probability low base state before the big hit gaming state ends after the power is turned on, or the big hit gaming state If the display mode is a common display mode after the game is completed, the display mode may be different from the display mode in the low probability low base state before the big hit gaming state ends after power-on. And, it is not limited to changing the display mode of the background image, and it is less probable depending on the display mode such as the character, the shape and color of the decorative design, the direction of change, the sound output mode, the light emission mode of the lamp, etc. You may enable it to distinguish the production | presentation state whether it is a base state or a probability change latent state.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as “non-reach” (also referred to as “unreach loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as a reach-losing combination) may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”. Note that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  When special symbols “3” and “7”, which are 15 round jackpot symbols, are stopped and displayed as final special symbols in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbols becomes the reach state. Corresponding to this, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is the determined decorative symbol that becomes the big hit combination. ”To“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the“ left ”,“ middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Anything is acceptable.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “1” that is a two-round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state does not reach the reach state, for example, a predetermined symbol Any of a combination of a plurality of types of determined decorative symbols that are predetermined as the chances of success TC1 to TC4 may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state. Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a confirmed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. In this way, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming a special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, various decorative decorative variable display modes in which various confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. Is a variable display mode (also called a big hit type) of “2R probability variation” (also called “2R probability variation big hit”, “surprise accuracy”, “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. ). When the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not the reach state, and the determined decorative symbol is a predetermined non-reach loss combination. May be stopped. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “2R probability change”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state, and when the two round big hit state ends, it is controlled to the high probability high base state. become.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

  The relay board 15 only needs to be provided with a transmission direction regulation circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulation circuit includes a diode having an anode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the presentation control board connector corresponding to the presentation control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulating circuit can prevent the signal from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and pass the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing this, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  In this embodiment, the first and second variation start commands and the variation pattern designation command are prepared as separate production control commands. On the other hand, the designation content indicating which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to be changed and the designated content of the fluctuation pattern are configured to be specified by one effect control command. Also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that starts change and a change pattern is prepared. You may enable it to specify the special symbol and fluctuation pattern which become a fluctuation start. Here, when the special symbol and the variation pattern that start the variation can be specified by one effect control command, the special symbol (the first special feature that starts the variation) for one variation pattern. There are cases where it is necessary to prepare two types of effect control commands according to the figure or the second special figure. On the other hand, if an effect control command for designating a special symbol for starting variation and an effect control command for designating a variation pattern are prepared separately, two types of effect control commands corresponding to the special symbol for starting variation are prepared. And the number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the result of prior determination as to whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. In this case, different EXT data is set in accordance with the big hit type determination result of whether the decorative display variable display mode (big hit type) is “15R uncertain change”, “15R probability change”, or “2R probability change”. . More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R uncertain change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R probability change”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R probability change”.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result indicated in the variable display result notification command may be configured to be specified by one effect control command. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a variation pattern and a variable display result (one of “losing” and “big hit” and a big hit type when “big hit”) is prepared. Then, information that can specify the variation pattern and the variable display result may be transmitted by the effect control command. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands. Here, when the variation pattern and the variable display result are configured to be specified by a single effect control command, a plurality of types of effects corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display results for one variation pattern. You may need to provide control commands. On the other hand, if the production control command for designating the variation pattern and the production control command for notifying the variable display result are prepared separately, the number of production control commands corresponding to the number of types of the variation pattern and the variable display result are provided. The number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5.

  In this embodiment, a decoration symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command for designating stop of variable display of the decoration symbol. On the other hand, the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted. In this case, on the side of the production control board 12, the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is specified, and the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. When the elapsed time reaches the specified special figure variation time, a setting for ending the effect executed corresponding to the special game is performed without receiving an effect control command from the main board 11. You can make it.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state. In the hit start designation command, different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result.

  The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. With the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening or the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, the number of executions of rounds (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15 round big hit state, or the big winning in the 2 round big hit state or the variable winning operation Different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of times the mouth is opened (for example, “1” or “2”). In the jackpot gaming state, regardless of whether the jackpot is in the open state or whether the jackpot is changed from the open state to the closed state, from the start of the jackpot gaming state, Or you may make it perform a continuous production | presentation operation | movement from the time of the variable display start of a decorative design to the time of the end of a big hit game state. Alternatively, in the big hit gaming state, different presentation operations are executed depending on whether the big winning opening is in an open state or the big winning opening is in a period in which it has changed from an open state to a closed state. It may be.

  Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state. In the winning end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command or the winning start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command or the hit start designation command. .

  The command B100H is generated by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first starting port switch 22A detects the game ball that has entered (started winning) the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that a first start condition for executing a special figure game using one special figure has been established. The command B200H is generated by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball that has entered (started winning) the second starting winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

  The command C0XXH is used to display the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5 or the like. This is a pending storage count notification command for notifying the total pending storage count that is the total value of. In response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, for example, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Following this, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the reserved memory count notification command, for example, the total number of stored data (for example, “1” to “8”) of the reserved data in the first special figure reserved storage unit 151A and the second special figure reserved storage unit 151B shown in FIG. Alternatively, different EXT data is set corresponding to the total number of start data stored in the start data storage unit 151C (for example, “1” to “8”). Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the first special drawing is received. The total number of stored hold data in the hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B can be specified.

  The command D0XXH is a prefetch result notification command for notifying the prefetch result from the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (FIG. 11). Here, prefetching refers to reading the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A before the special figure game based on the hold data is started.

  In the prefetch result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3C, a random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the hold data prefetched from the first special figure hold storage unit 151A shown in FIG. Whether the variable display result determined based on the numerical data shown is “big hit” or “losing”, and the big hit type determined based on the numerical data showing the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “15R uncertain change” ”,“ 15R probability variation ”, or“ 2R probability variation ”, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a decorative pattern regardless of the number of reserved memory (number of special figure reserved memory) of the special figure game. The EX varies depending on whether the variation pattern is within a specific pattern common range, which is a specific pattern (for example, a variation pattern with super reach α and super reach β). T data is set. More specifically, the command D000H is a first prefetch result indicating that the variable display result is “losing” and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is out of the specific pattern common range. This is a prefetch result notification command. The command D001H is a second prefetch result notification command indicating a prefetch result indicating that the variable display result is “losing” and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the specific pattern common range. It is. The command D002H is a third prefetching result notification command indicating a prefetching result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R uncertain change”. The command D003H is a fourth prefetching result notification command indicating a prefetching result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R probability change”. The command D004H is a fifth prefetching result notification command indicating a prefetching result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R probability change”. Thereby, the presentation control board 12 side can receive the prefetch content notification command transmitted from the main board 11 and specify the prefetch result when the first start condition is satisfied.

  The command D1XXH is a prefetch result notification command for notifying the prefetch result from the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B (FIG. 11). Here, the prefetching means reading the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B before the special figure game based on the hold data is started.

  In the prefetch result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3C, a random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the hold data prefetched from the second special figure hold storage unit 151B shown in FIG. Whether the variable display result determined based on the numerical data shown is “big hit” or “losing”, and the big hit type determined based on the numerical data showing the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “15R uncertain change” ”Or“ 15R probability variation ”, the numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type identifies the variation pattern of the decorative pattern regardless of the number of reserved memory of the special figure game (number of special figure reserved memory) Different EXT data is set according to whether or not the pattern is within the common pattern common range as a pattern (for example, a variation pattern with super reach α and super reach β). Is done. More specifically, the command D100H shows a prefetch result indicating that the variable display result is “losing” and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is out of the specific pattern common range. This is a prefetch result notification command. A command D101H is a seventh prefetch result notification command indicating a prefetch result indicating that the variable display result is “losing” and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the specific pattern common range. It is. Command D002H is an eighth prefetching result notification command indicating a prefetching result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R uncertain change”. The command D003H is a ninth prefetching result notification command indicating a prefetching result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R probability change”. Thereby, the presentation control board 12 side can receive the prefetch content notification command transmitted from the main board 11 and specify the prefetch result when the second start condition is satisfied.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 101 to perform the game control. Specifically, this means that the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board different from the main board 11.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Also, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are not separately independent, for example, the special figure display result The random number value MR1 for determination and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be integrated such as having shared numerical value data or shared determined value data. . In addition, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type have a single numerical value data or a single determination value data. It may be.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 103 using the random counter. It may be updated by software using Also, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The game control microcomputer 100 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is any one of “15R non-probable change”, “15R positive change”, “2R positive change”, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”. Random number values used for determining the value, for example, take values in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random value MR3 is in the range of “1” to “251”. Takes the value of The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random value MR4 is a value in the range of “1” to “997”. Take. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “150”. That is, the random number value MR5 for determining the normal game display result is a state where the game ball is difficult to enter the normal start-up winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game (normally open state). ) Is used to determine whether or not to change to a state in which a game ball is likely to enter (expanded open state).

  FIG. 5 shows a decorative pattern variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a hit variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, fluctuation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-5 are prepared in advance as non-reach fluctuation patterns. Further, as the reach variation pattern, variation pattern PA2-1, variation pattern PA2-2, variation pattern PB2-1, variation pattern PB2-2, variation pattern PA3-1, variation pattern PA3-2, variation pattern PB3-1, variation A pattern PB3-2 is prepared in advance. As the hit fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, fluctuation pattern PA4-2, fluctuation pattern PB4-1, fluctuation pattern PB4-2, fluctuation pattern PA5-1, fluctuation Pattern PA5-2, fluctuation pattern PB5-1, fluctuation pattern PB5-2, fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to fluctuation pattern PC1-5 are prepared in advance.

  FIG. 6 shows the decorative pattern variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, an effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns by the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which a pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which a fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. As another example, categorizing (grouping) multiple variation patterns according to the presence or absence of “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects and the number of executions of pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) to execute “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects A variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that is not included, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) is 1 in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, and “pseudo-continuous” What is necessary is just to divide into the variation pattern classification in which the variation pattern which makes the frequency | count of execution of a pseudo | simulation continuous variation (revariation) 2 or more is included in the variable display effect of this. As another example, multiple variation patterns are classified (grouped) according to the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “pseudo-run” or “sliding”, the presence or absence of last chance effects, or the variable display time of decorative symbols. ) Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 6, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-4 are prepared in advance in response to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Yes. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and “variable” variable display mode, variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to the variable display mode (big hit type) in which the variable display result is “big hit” and “15R probability variable big hit”, the fluctuation pattern type CA3-1 to the fluctuation pattern type CA3-3 are prepared in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening” in which the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened and variable display effects such as “pseudo-ream” and “slip” are not executed. , A variation pattern previously associated with “no shortening” is included. The variation pattern type CA1-2 is a special symbol corresponding to, for example, that the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more, or that the time reduction control is performed in the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state. The variable display time is reduced and the variable display effect such as “pseudo-run” or “slip” is not executed. Contains a pattern. The variation pattern type CA1-3 is a variation pattern type of “sliding, pseudo-continuous” in which a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” or “sliding” is executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach”. It includes a variation pattern previously associated with “slip, pseudo-ream”. The variation pattern type CA1-4 is a variation pattern type of “last chance effect” in which the last chance effect is executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach”, and is associated with “last chance effect” in advance. Includes variation patterns. Here, the last chance effect is an effect that suggests that the high-accuracy high-base state has ended and has shifted to the high-accuracy low-base state. It can be executed until it is executed. In this embodiment, such a last chance effect is also performed in the low probability low base state after the low probability high base state ends. In this case as well, the last chance effect can be executed until the special game is executed four times after the low-accuracy base state ends. For this reason, when the last chance effect is executed, the player cannot specify whether the gaming state is the high probability high base state or the low probability low base state, for example, the low probability low base state. Even if you are transitioning, you can continue to have a sense of expectation for the game.

  The variation pattern type CA2-1 is when the reach effect is ended with the normal reach that becomes the normal reach effect after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state without executing the variable display effect of the “pseudo-ream”. Is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of the reach combination, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “no normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous”. In the variation pattern type CA2-2, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation (revariation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is two times. This is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation twice” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of reach combination when the production is finished, and is associated with “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation twice” in advance. Variation patterns are included.

  In the variation pattern type CA2-3, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation (revariation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is one, and the normal display is performed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state. This is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation once” that derives and displays a determined decorative symbol of reach combination when the production is finished, and is associated with “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation once” in advance. Variation patterns are included. Fluctuation pattern types CA2-4 are accompanied by super reach (super reach α or super reach β) after the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state, and when the reach production ends, the definite decorative symbols of the reach combination are derived and displayed. The variation pattern type of “Super Reach (Lose)” is included, and includes a variation pattern associated with “Super Reach (Lose)” in advance.

  In the variation pattern type CA3-1, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is not executed, but the normal display is performed after the variable symbol display state of the decorative pattern is set to the reach state, and when the reach effect ends, the definite decoration of the jackpot combination is determined. It is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (big hit) quasi-continuous” for deriving and displaying a symbol, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “no normal reach (big hit) quasi-continuous”. In the variation pattern type CA3-2, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, and then the normal reach is involved. Is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-relation” and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-ream”. Fluctuation pattern type CA3-3 is a “super reach (big hit)” that displays a definite decorative symbol of a big hit combination when super reach is included after the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, and the reach effect is finished. It is a variation pattern type, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “super reach (big hit)”.

  The variation pattern type CA4-1 is a variation pattern type of “2nd release chance stop” that derives and displays a definite decorative symbol that is one of the 2nd release chances TC1 to TC4, and “2nd release chance stop”. Are included in advance. In the example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5, the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 are variation patterns in which the confirmed decorative design is one of the two chances of opening TC1 to TC4, and the variation pattern type CA4. −1. In the variation pattern type CA4-2, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “2R probability variation”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state, and then the fixed decorative symbol of the reach combination is derived and displayed. This is a variation pattern type of “reach loss at the time of opening twice”, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “reach loss at the time of opening twice”. In the example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern PC1-4 and the variation pattern PC1-5 are variation patterns in which the determined decorative symbol is a reach combination, and are included in the variation pattern type CA4-2. .

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. In addition, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and decorative pattern variation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types is stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the symbol display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as a symbol display result determination table, a special symbol display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 7A and a general symbol display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 7B are prepared in advance. Yes. The special figure display result determination table 130A is variably displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as a “big hit” before the determined special symbol as a result is derived and displayed based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table that is referred to. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result depending on whether the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 11 is off or on. Is configured with setting data (determination data) that is associated (assigned) to jackpot determination value data and loss determination value data.

  In the ordinary figure display result determination table 130B, the comparison with the random number MR5 for determining the ordinary figure display result is made depending on whether the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 11 is off or on. The numerical value (judgment value) to be assigned is assigned to either the common figure judgment value data or the common figure loss judgment value data. The general map display result determination table 130B is for setting for setting the general map change time to one of a plurality of types corresponding to the determination result of whether or not the random number MR5 matches the determination value data per universal map. When the data or the random number MR5 matches the judgment value data per map, the time for performing tilt control (tilt control time) for allowing the game ball to easily enter the second start winning opening, and the time flag is OFF Data for setting for setting depending on whether it is present or on may be included.

  In the setting of the general map display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 7B, the random number value MR5 for determining the general map display result is any one of “1” to “15” corresponding to the case where the time reduction flag is off. In the meantime, the random value MR5 for determining the normal map display result is “1” to “140” corresponding to the case where the time flag is on. The determination value is allocated to the determination value data for the normal map and the determination value data for the general-purpose loss so that the determination value matches the determination value data for the normal map. With this setting, when the hour / short flag is on corresponding to the low accuracy / high base state and the high accuracy / low base state, the hour / short flag is off corresponding to the low accuracy / low base state or high accuracy / low base state. Compared to the time, the probability that the variable display result in the normal game is “per normal map” is high, and the frequency of tilt control that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening can be increased. it can. Further, the normal time fluctuation times TH3 and TH4 corresponding to when the time reduction flag is on are set shorter than the normal time fluctuation times TH1 and TH2 corresponding to when the time reduction flag is off. With this setting, when the hour / short flag is on corresponding to the low accuracy / high base state and the high accuracy / low base state, the hour / short flag is off corresponding to the low accuracy / low base state or high accuracy / low base state. Compared to the time, the normal time fluctuation time in the normal game is shortened, and the frequency at which the tilt control is performed so that the game ball can easily win the second start winning opening can be increased. Further, the tilt control time TK2 corresponding to the time reduction flag being on is set longer than the tilt control time TK1 corresponding to the time reduction flag being off. With such a setting, when the time reduction flag is on, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening than when it is off. In addition, when the short-time flag is on corresponding to the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state, compared to when the short time flag is off corresponding to the low accuracy low base state or high accuracy low base state. By increasing the number of times tilt control is performed, it is possible to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 is variably displayed based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big jackpot” and control is made to the jackpot game state. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “15R uncertain variation”, “15R certain variation”, and “2R certain variation”. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the value of the variation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 11 is “1” or “2”. Accordingly, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is assigned to the big hit type such as “15R uncertain change”, “15R probability change”, “2R probability change”, and the like. Here, the variable special symbol designation buffer value becomes “1” when the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, and the second special symbol display device 4B sets the second special symbol display device 4B. It becomes “2” when the special figure game using the special figure is executed.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, the table data indicating the determination values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is the result of determining whether to control to the 15 round jackpot state or the 2 round jackpot state, and the end of the jackpot gaming state Later, it becomes data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probability variation state. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the big hit type of “15R non-probable change” or “15R probable change” corresponds to the decision result of controlling to the big round state of 15 rounds, while the big hit of “2R probable change” The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the type corresponds to the decision result that the control is performed in the two round big hit state. The table data indicating the determined value assigned to the big hit type of “15R non-probable change” corresponds to the determination result that the control is not performed to the high-accuracy high-base state, while “15R probable change” or “2R probable change”. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the jackpot type indicates the decision result that the high-accuracy base state is controlled. The jackpot type determination table 131 is a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, any one of “0” to “2”) as a value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 (a jackpot type buffer value). Table data (setting data) may be included.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, the allocation of the determined value to each jackpot type differs depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. For example, for the big hit type of “15R probability variation”, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a decision value in the range of “16” to “85” is assigned, while the fluctuation special figure designation buffer When the value is “2”, a determined value in the range of “16” to “100” is assigned. For the big hit type of “2R probability change”, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a decision value in the range of “86” to “100” is assigned, while the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is In the case of “2”, no decision value is assigned.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 8, the special figure display result is “big hit” based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. If it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, it will not be decided to control to the two round big hit state with the big hit type as “2R probability variation”. With such a setting, when the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening by the high opening control in the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state, the big hit type becomes “2R probability change”. Preventing the game from being reduced to a low-accuracy base state or a high-accuracy base state game from being delayed, preventing the game from being controlled to a two-round big hit state where almost no winning ball is obtained. Can do. In particular, when the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy high-base state. Since the frequency with which the special symbol game is executed in the 2 special symbol display device 4B is increased, the effect of suppressing the decline of the game entertainment is great. In addition to this setting, the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, so that the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy It is possible to improve the game entertainment by increasing the ratio of the high base state to the 15 round big hit state.

  Even when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, for example, a smaller decision value than that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1” is obtained for the special figure display result of “2R probability variation”. It may be assigned. In addition, when the gaming state is the short-time state, if the big hit type is “2R probability change” and the state shifts to the probability change state after the end of the two round big hit state, the degree of advantage for the player increases. Therefore, when the gaming state is the short-time state, even if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the big hit type determination table is assigned so that the determination value is assigned to the special figure display result of “2R probability change”. The table data in 131 may be configured.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. 3 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in a ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal use) 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C shown in FIG. 9C and a loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D shown in FIG. 9D are prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to any one of the variation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-3. . Depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a low probability low base state, a low probability high base state, a high probability low base state, or a high probability high base state, the determined value for each variation pattern type is The assignment may be different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a low probability low base state, a low probability high base state, a high probability low base state, or a high probability high base state, the determined value is set for different variation pattern types. It may be assigned. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  The loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D have a special figure display result “lost”. When it is determined (predetermined), this is a table that is referenced to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, as shown in FIG. 9E, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B is, for example, when the gaming state is a low probability low base state and the special figure variation frequency count value is “0”. Selected as a usage table. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C is selected as a use table when, for example, the gaming state is a low probability high base state or a high probability high base state. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D is, for example, when the gaming state is a low probability low base state and the special figure variation frequency count value is “101” to “104” or in a high probability low base state. It is selected as a use table at a certain time.

  When the gaming state is a low-probability low-base state and the special figure variation count value is “0”, the determination depends on whether or not the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “3”) or more. The change pattern type may be determined by referring to the table. Furthermore, when the total number of reserved memories is “0”, when the total number of reserved memories is “1”, when the total number of reserved memories is “2”, the total number of reserved memories is “3”. The change pattern type may be determined with reference to different determination tables when there is a certain number and when the total number of reserved memories is “4”. In addition, when the total number of reserved memories is less than “3”, the variation pattern type is determined with reference to a common determination table, while the total number of reserved memories is “3”. The change pattern type may be determined by referring to a different determination table when the total number of reserved memories is “4”. Alternatively, instead of the total number of reserved memories, the variation pattern type is determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are equal to or greater than a predetermined number. You may do it. In this case, when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “3” or the like), the variation pattern type includes a variation pattern that has a shorter variable display time than when it is less than the predetermined number. It suffices that the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined to be higher. Alternatively, even when the gaming state is a low-accuracy base state or a high-accuracy base state, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like). Accordingly, the variation pattern type may be determined with reference to different determination tables. For example, if the total reserved memory number is less than a predetermined number in the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B is selected as the use table, while the low If the total number of stored storages is greater than or equal to a predetermined number in the high accuracy base state or the high accuracy high base state, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C may be selected as the use table.

  The loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D are compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. The numerical value (determined value) is assigned to any one of the variation pattern type CA1-1 to variation pattern type CA1-4 and the variation pattern type CA2-1 to variation pattern type CA2-4. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C, the determined values are assigned to the respective variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for each variation pattern type are different. There is a part that has been. For example, the lost variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the lost variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C have different assignments of determination values to the variation pattern types CA1-3 and CA2-1. Yes.

  Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D, determination values are set for different variation pattern types. There is an assigned part. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2, the variation pattern type CA1-4, and the variation pattern type CA2-3. Determination values are assigned to the pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA2-2. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C, determination values are not assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1, the variation pattern type CA1-4, and the variation pattern type CA2-2. On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2 and the variation pattern type CA2-3. Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to variation pattern type CA1-3, variation pattern type CA2-1, variation pattern type CA2-2, variation pattern type CA2-4. On the other hand, a decision value is assigned to the variation pattern types CA1-4. As a result, whether the gaming state is a low probability low base state, a low accuracy high base state, a high accuracy low base state, or a high accuracy high base state, or whether the special figure variation count value is “0”. Depending on whether it is one of “101” to “104”, it is possible to determine a different variation pattern type depending on whether or not the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the low probability low base state and the special figure variation count value is “0”, or the low probability high base state or the high accuracy high base state, the special figure display result When the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “230” to “251”, the super reach (super reach α or The variation pattern type CA2-4 including a variation pattern with super reach β) is determined. That is, when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like is any one of “230” to “251”, at least super reach is involved regardless of the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories. The variable display of the decorative design is executed.

  In this embodiment, by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D, the variation The pattern type CA1-1 to the fluctuation pattern type CA1-4 or the fluctuation pattern type CA2-1 to the fluctuation pattern type CA2-4 can be determined. Here, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-4 correspond to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach” as shown in FIG. 6B. It is a variation pattern type. The variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. Therefore, based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) By determining the variation pattern type with reference to 132D, it is possible to determine whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state.

  The determination values assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2 and the variation pattern type CA1-3 in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C vary in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal) 132B. It is larger than the determined value assigned to the pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-3. With such a setting, when the gaming state is the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state, the ratio of the special figure fluctuation count is “0” in the low-accuracy low-base state at a higher rate. Therefore, it is determined that the variable display state of the decorative design is not set to the reach state. If the average variable display time in the non-reach fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than the average variable display time in the reach fluctuation pattern, the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state is established. In some cases, the average variable display time can be shortened as compared to when the special figure fluctuation count value is “0” in the low-accuracy and low-base state. In addition, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D, all determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types CA1-4. With such a setting, when the gaming state is the low probability low base state and the special figure variation count value is “101” to “104” or the high probability low base state, the decorative symbols are always displayed in a variable manner. It is determined that the state is not a reach state. If the average variable display time in the non-reach fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than the average variable display time in the reach fluctuation pattern, the number of special figure fluctuations in the low probability low base state When the count value is “101” to “104” or in the highly accurate and low base state, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to the other cases.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a loss variation pattern determination table 133A shown in FIG. 10A and a hit variation pattern determination table 133B shown in FIG. 10B are prepared in advance as variation pattern determination tables.

  The loss variation pattern determination table 133A is based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type, etc., when it is determined (preliminary determination) that the special figure display result is “loss”. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type is one corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “lost”. Or, it is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (loss variation patterns).

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-3 corresponding to the case where the variation pattern type is CA1-3. As shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern PA1-3 is a variation pattern in which a variable display effect of “slip” is executed when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. With such a setting, even when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable pattern effect such as “slip” is executed by determining the variation pattern PA1-3. Can do. In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-4 corresponding to the case where the variation pattern type is CA1-3. As shown in FIG. 5, when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variation pattern PA1-4 has a pseudo continuous variation (revariation) with a variable display effect of “pseudo continuous”. ) Is executed once. With such a setting, even when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed by being determined as the variation pattern PA1-4. Can do.

  Note that the ratio determined for the variation pattern for executing the variable display effect may be different depending on whether the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened. As an example, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132B shown in FIG. 9B has a smaller determination value than the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal) 132B shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to make it assign with respect to fluctuation pattern classification CA1-3. In the setting example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5, the special pattern variation time (variable display time of the special symbol) in the variation pattern PA1-1 in which the variable display effect such as “pseudo ream” or “slip” is not executed is 12000 milliseconds [ ms], the special figure fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 is set to 3000 milliseconds [ms]. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 for executing the variable display effect of “pseudo” is 16000 milliseconds [ms] in the fluctuation pattern PA1-3 for executing the variable display effect of “slip”. The special figure fluctuation time at is set to 24000 [ms]. That is, when the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the special pattern change time in the change pattern PA1-3 for executing the “slip” variable display effect, or the change pattern for executing the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. The special figure fluctuation time in PA1-4 is longer than the special figure fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern in which these variable display effects are not executed.

  For example, when the gaming state is a low-accuracy base state or a high-accuracy base state, the “slip” or “ A determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined to the variation pattern type CA1-3 including the variation pattern for executing the “quasi-continuous” variable display effect is low. As a result, when the gaming state is a low-accuracy high-base state or a high-accuracy high-base state, the average variable can be changed as compared with the low-accuracy low-base state where the special figure variation count value is “0”. The display time can be shortened.

  The hit variation pattern determination table 133B is based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (preliminary determination). It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In the winning variation pattern determination table 133B, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type is one corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “big hit”. Or, it is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (per variation pattern).

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a start data storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game control. A timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A is a special game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates with a holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening and sets the first start condition by the winning (game ball detection). Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating various random values extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is set as pending data, and stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as the hold data.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B receives the game ball at the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start condition is satisfied, but the second start condition is not satisfied. Hold data of the game (a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates the holding number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and sets the second start condition by the winning (game ball detection). Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating various random values extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is set as pending data, and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B as holding data.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a probability variation flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In the step S15 of FIG. 14 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 15, it is instructed which process should be selected and executed. The normal symbol process flag is used to select / execute processing in step S16 of FIG. 14 or the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 23 in order to control the progress of the normal symbol game using the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 20. Tell what to do.

  The big hit flag is set to an on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the jackpot flag is cleared and turned off in response to the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game.

  The probability variation flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko machine 1 being controlled to the high probability high base state or the high probability low base state, while the high probability high base state or high probability low Cleared in response to the end of the base state, etc., and turned off. The hour / short flag is set to the on state in response to the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becoming the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state and the time reduction control is started, while the low-accuracy base Cleared in response to the end of the state and the high-accuracy high-base state, etc., and is turned off.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, a time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured to control the progress of the big hit gaming state, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a start time of a big hit gaming state, and counts up periodically.

  The special figure variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the special figure game such as a variable symbol display time (special figure variation time) in the special figure game. . As a specific example, the special figure variation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured in order to control the progress of the special figure game as a special figure fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the special figure variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from the start time of the special figure game and periodically counts up.

  The universal variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the universal diagram game such as a variable symbol display time (ordinary variation time) of the normal symbol in the ordinary game. . As a specific example, the normal fluctuation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the normal figure game as a normal fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the normal time variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the normal time game and periodically counts up.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a random counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, a total reserved memory number counter, a special figure variation number counter, a round number counter, and the like. ing.

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 is a numerical value extracted from the random number circuit 104 or a part of numerical data indicating a random number value used for controlling the progress of the game, separately from the random number circuit 104. This is for the CPU 103 to count the data so that it can be updated by software. For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The first reserved memory number counter is for counting the first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A. For example, in the first reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the first reserved memory number is stored as the first reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The second reserved memory number counter is for counting the second reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B. For example, in the second reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the second reserved memory number is stored as the second reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The total reserved memory number counter is for counting the total reserved memory number obtained by adding up the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. For example, count value data corresponding to the total reserved memory number is stored in the total reserved memory number counter as a total reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction) in accordance with the increase or decrease in the total reserved memory number )

  The special figure variation number counter is used to count the number of executions of the special figure game after the big hit gaming state is completed. As an example, when the big hit gaming state ends, data indicating the count initial value “0” is set as the special figure fluctuation number counter value in the special figure fluctuation number counter. Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the special figure variation count value is incremented by 1 every time the special figure game is finished. When the special figure fluctuation count value reaches “100”, the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy high-base state is terminated by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off. Control to shift to the state and the high accuracy low base state is performed. In addition, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to the high probability low base state, when the special figure fluctuation frequency count value reaches “104”, the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off. Then, the control to end the high accuracy low base state and shift to the low accuracy low base state is performed.

  The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round game is finished and the next round game is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated.

  Game control buffer setting unit 155 Various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a variable special figure designation buffer, a jackpot type buffer, and the like.

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of buffer areas (for example, “12”), and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 101 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area in which setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and may be configured so that a plurality of buffer areas can be used as a ring buffer.

  The variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. A buffer value indicating whether the special figure game is executed is stored. As an example, “1” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, “2” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, in response to the end of the special figure game, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0”.

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. As an example, based on the setting in the jackpot type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. 8, if the jackpot type is “15R non-probable change”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “0” and the jackpot type is set to “15R probable change”. ”Is set to“ 1 ”for the jackpot type buffer value, and“ 2 ”is set to the jackpot type buffer value if the jackpot type is“ 2R probability variation ”.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. Alternatively, while the production control CPU 120 is built in the production control microcomputer, at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the production control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, the effect control board 12 is also connected with wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation button 30 has been detected from an operation detection switch (not shown). ing.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. The effect control CPU 120 uses various random counters different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. You may make it count numerical data which shows a part of numerical value. Alternatively, by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and calculation processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 124, numerical data indicating all or part of the rendering random number is updated. You may make it do. When the random number circuit 124 is not mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 may count numerical data indicating all the effect random numbers using a random counter.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, and control pattern tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and controls.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes a light emitting body such as the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs, operation buttons 30, and movable members included in the effect item. In order to control the production operation using the production device (production electrical component) including a plurality of types, pattern data constituting the production control pattern is stored in advance. As such an effect control pattern, for example, a design variation control pattern, a prefetch effect control pattern, or the like may be included.

  The symbol variation control pattern relates to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol in the display area of the image display device 5 in a period from when the decorative symbol variable display is started to when the final decorative symbol which is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to be comprised in advance by the pattern data etc. which show the content of control, and for every variation pattern of a decoration design. Further, different symbol variation control patterns may be prepared corresponding to a plurality of types of effect modes in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each of the plurality of symbol variation control patterns includes a decorative symbol display position and a decorative symbol display position in a variable symbol display performed using a final symbol that is a final stop symbol, a temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped during variable display, and the like. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as the size, the direction of variation of the decorative pattern, and the variation speed. Here, the final stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol, etc. are determined at the start of variable display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. If it is.

  The pre-reading effect control pattern is composed of pattern data indicating the control contents of the effect operation in the pre-reading effect, and a plurality of pre-read effect effects patterns corresponding to the contents of the effect operation in the pre-reading effect are prepared in advance. That's fine. For example, each of the plurality of pre-reading effect control patterns enables the display position and size of the effect image, the update display procedure, and the operation action on the operation button 30 corresponding to any of the plurality of previously prepared notice patterns. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as the setting of the operation valid period to be detected and the switching setting of the rendering operation when the operation is detected.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 12, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 12 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example, a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the effect image display state on the display screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of a prefetch result notification command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 stores a variable display result notified by the prefetch result notification command, a jackpot type, and a variation pattern type (whether they are within a specific pattern common range). It is. As an example, the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 associates with the hold number (prefetch hold number) in the order of reception of the prefetch result notification command and associates the variable display result, jackpot type, The variation pattern type is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “8”). The prefetching result notification command reception buffer 200 deletes the prefetching results when the prefetching results such as the variable display result, the jackpot type, and the variation pattern type are read.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. For example, the display control unit 123 executes various types of effect display such as variable display of decorative symbols and effect display in reach effects by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Control. The display control unit 123 may be configured to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31, and the effect. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process. When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are set via the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR6 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby moving the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 14 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first corresponds to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A among the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided in the ON state is on (step S201). At this time, if the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201; Yes), the first hold storage corresponding to the number of hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. It is determined whether or not the number is a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 may identify the first reserved memory number by reading the value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (first reserved memory number count value).

  If the first reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the first reserved memory number count value ( Step S203). From among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are obtained. The numerical data shown is extracted (step S204). Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, whereby each random number value is stored (step S205). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address (first address) of the first start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc., to transmit the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S206). The first start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S206, numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S204 is read (pre-read) prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110 (step S207). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the prefetch result notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the prefetch result notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S208). . The command set in this way is produced from the main board 11 following the first start winning opening designation command, for example, by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  In the process of step S207, the variable display result determined based on the numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S204, the jackpot type, the variable display state, etc. are determined prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110. Is done. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the variable display result corresponding to the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S204 is “big hit” or “lost”. At this time, if it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit types corresponding to the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type are “15R uncertain variation”, “15R certain variation”, “2R certain variation”. "Is specified. Furthermore, by specifying the variation pattern type corresponding to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative design is a variation pattern with at least super reach.

  Here, in the setting examples of the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B shown in FIG. 9B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C shown in FIG. Regardless of the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “230” to “251”, at least super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is involved. The variation pattern type CA2-4 including the variation pattern (specific pattern) is determined. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, if the random number MR3 is within the range of “230” to “251”, it is assumed that it is within the range of the specific pattern common range. It may be determined whether or not.

  Then, in the process of step S208, a setting for transmitting a pre-reading result notification command corresponding to whether or not the variable display result specified in step S207, the big hit type, and the fluctuation pattern with super reach is performed. Is called.

  As a result, at the time when a game ball that has passed the first start winning opening is detected, at least the special figure display result regardless of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the total reserved memory number as the reserved memory number of the special figure game Whether or not the jackpot type is “15R uncertain change”, “15R probability change”, “2R probability change”, or at least a specific pattern with super reach. Depending on the determination result, a different prefetch result notification command can be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. On the side of the effect control board 12, the special control display result is displayed before the effect control CPU 120 or the like starts variable display of the decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening. It is possible to specify whether or not the big hit type is “15R non-probability change”, “15R probability change” or “2R probability change”, or whether or not the reach performance of super reach is executed. it can.

  After executing the process of step S208, the total number of reserved memories is reduced to 1 by adding 1 to the value of the total number of reserved memories counter (total number of reserved memories stored) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Add (step S209). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). . The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is performed by, for example, executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. Following the command, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  If the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the OFF state in step S201 (step S201; No), or if the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes) ) Or, after the processing of step S211, the detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the ON state. It is determined whether or not (step S212). At this time, if the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in an OFF state (step S212; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step S212; Yes), it corresponds to the number of the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S213). At this time, the CPU 103 may specify the second reserved memory number by reading the value of the second reserved memory number counter (second reserved memory number count value) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S213 (step S213; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S213; No), the second reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the second reserved memory number count value. (Step S214). From among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are obtained. The numerical data shown is extracted (step S215). Numerical value data indicating each random value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, whereby each random number value is stored (step S216). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the second start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. (Step S217). The second start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S217, the numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S215 is read (pre-read) prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110 (step S218). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the second prefetch result notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, settings for transmitting the second prefetch result notification command to the effect control board 12 are performed. (Step S219). The second prefetch result notification command set in this way follows the second start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed. And transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In the process of step S218, the variable display result determined based on the numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S215, the jackpot type, the variable display state, etc. are determined prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110. Is done. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the variable display result corresponding to the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S215 is “big hit” or “lost”. At this time, if it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit types corresponding to the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type are “15R uncertain variation”, “15R certain variation”, “2R certain variation”. "Is specified. Furthermore, by specifying the variation pattern type corresponding to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative design is a variation pattern with at least super reach.

  Here, in the setting examples of the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B shown in FIG. 9B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C shown in FIG. If the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “230” to “251” regardless of the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories, the variation with at least super reach (super reach α or super reach β) The variation pattern type CA2-4 including the pattern (specific pattern) is determined. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, if the random number MR3 is within the range of “230” to “251”, it is assumed that it is within the range of the specific pattern common range. It may be determined whether or not.

  In the process of step S219, the setting for transmitting the second prefetch result notification command corresponding to whether the variable display result specified in step S218, the big hit type, or the fluctuation pattern with super reach is used. Is done.

  As a result, at the time when a game ball that has passed the second start winning opening is detected, at least the special figure display result regardless of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the total reserved memory number as the reserved memory number of the special figure game Whether or not the jackpot type is “15R uncertain change”, “15R probability change”, “2R probability change”, or at least a specific pattern with super reach. Depending on the determination result, a different prefetch result notification command can be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. On the side of the effect control board 12, the special control display result is displayed before the effect control CPU 120 or the like starts variable display of the decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening. It is possible to specify whether or not the big hit type is “15R non-probability change”, “15R probability change” or “2R probability change”, or whether or not the reach performance of super reach is executed. it can.

  After executing the process of step S219, the total reserved memory count is incremented by 1 (step S220), for example, by adding 1 to the total reserved memory count count. Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S222). . For example, when the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. Subsequent to the result notification command, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. After the start winning determination process as described above is executed, one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 shown in FIG. 15 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) One of the lost symbols) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and the result of determination of the variation pattern type. Corresponding to the above, a process for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is included.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic by the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol in the special symbol game or the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on, and when the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. To do. Further, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big winning opening is a process for starting the execution of the round in the big winning gaming state and setting the opening for the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” Etc. are included. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “15R uncertain variation”, “15R certain variation”, or “2R certain variation”. Good. As an example, when the big hit type is controlled to the 15 round big hit state corresponding to “15R non-probable change” or “15R probable change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”. ”And the number of times of opening of the big prize opening, which is the number of executions of the round game, is set to“ 15 ”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is controlled to the 2 round big hit state corresponding to “2R probability change”, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”. In addition to the setting, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening, which is the number of round games executed, is set to “2 times”.

  The special winning opening releasing process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This processing during opening of the big winning opening is based on processing for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the elapsed time measured, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

  The post-opening processing for the special winning opening in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-opening process for the big prize opening includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of open big prize openings, This includes a process for making a setting for transmitting an end designation command when hit.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling the high-accuracy and high-base state corresponding to the big hit type, and the like are included.

  18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory based on the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. It is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage that is the total value of the numbers is “0” (step S231 shown in FIG. 18). At this time, for example, by subtracting 1 from the total reserved memory count value, the total reserved memory count is updated so as to be decremented by 1 (step S233).

  Following the processing of step S233, for example, whether or not the second reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 is “0”, that is, the second reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S234). If it is determined in step S234 that the second reserved storage number count value is “0” (step S234; Yes), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the number in association with the reservation number “1”. As the held data, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type Are read out (step S235). At this time, for example, the first reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1 to update the first reserved memory number so that 1 is subtracted. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S236). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the value of the special fluctuation designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (the fluctuation special figure) The designated buffer value) is set to “1” (step S237).

  If it is determined in step S234 that the second reserved storage number count value is other than “0” (step S234; No), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B associates it with the hold number “1”. As stored data, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and numerical values indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type Data is read out (step S239). At this time, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved memory number count value, the second reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B uses the reserved number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S240). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S241).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S237 and S241, a special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 130 is selected and set (step S242). For example, in the process of step S242, the storage address of the special figure display result determination table 130 in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination table pointer or the like.

  The CPU 103 refers to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in this manner, so that the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result read in step S235 is “big hit” or “lost”. The special figure display result is determined to be either “big hit” or “losing” according to which of the determined values assigned to each special figure display result of “” (step S243). Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S243 is “big hit” (step S244 in FIG. 19A).

  When it is determined in step S244 that it is a “hit” (step S244; Yes), the big win flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S245). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S246). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type read in step S235, “15R uncertain change”, “15R probability change”, “2R probability change” ”Or any of the jackpot types prepared in advance (step S247). If the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S241, the decision value is not assigned to the big hit type “2R probability change” in the big hit type decision table 131. The jackpot type is not determined to be “2R probability change”. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, the determined jackpot type is stored, for example, by updating the jackpot type buffer value that is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 ( Step S248). As an example, if the jackpot type is “15R uncertain variation”, the jackpot type buffer value may be “0”, “15R certain variation” may be “1”, and “2R certain variation” may be “2”. .

  After executing the processing of step S248, the maximum value of the number of winning prize openings is set (step S253). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type buffer value set in step S248 is either “0” or “1”. If this is the case, the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big prize opening is set to “15” corresponding to the 7-time open game. On the other hand, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, and if the big hit type buffer value set in step S248 is “2”, the maximum value for the number of big winning opening is set to 15 times. Set to “2” corresponding to.

  When it is determined in step S244 that it is not “big hit” (step S244; No), after executing the process of step S253, the result of the prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S254). As an example, if it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to a pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “1”, “3”, “7” are determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S248. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “15R non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes the non-probable big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “15R probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability change big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is “2R probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number of the sudden big hit symbol “1” is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S254, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S255), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In addition, when the total number of reserved storage is “0” in step S231 in FIG. 18 (step S231; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S256), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In the demonstration display setting in step S256, a customer waiting demonstration designation command for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, for example, is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In contrast, it is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not yet transmitted, the transmission setting of the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed by setting the storage address of the customer waiting demonstration designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, for example. The customer waiting demonstration designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process is completed. Is done.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S261). S262).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction control in the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy base state is being executed is set. Is determined (step S263). If the hourly flag is off (step S263; No), a stored value (a special figure fluctuation count) is counted in a special figure fluctuation number counter that counts the number of executions of the special figure game after the big hit gaming state is completed. It is determined whether or not (value) is “0” (step S264). At this time, if the special figure variation count value is “0” (step S264; Yes), the lost variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. ) 132B is selected and set (step S265).

  If the time reduction flag is ON in step S263 (step S263; Yes), or if the special figure fluctuation count value is other than “0” in step S264 (step S264; No), the special figure fluctuation count The count value is updated by adding 1 or the like (step S266), and it is determined whether or not the updated special figure fluctuation frequency count value is in the range of “101” to “104” (step S267). At this time, if the updated special figure variation count value is not a value in the range of “101” to “104” (step S267; No), the use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. Then, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C is selected and set (step S268). On the other hand, if the updated special figure variation count value is in the range of “101” to “104” (step S267; Yes), the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types. As the use table, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D is selected and set (step S269).

  After performing any of the processes of steps S262, S265, S268, and S269, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the special figure variation random value buffer or the like, By referring to the usage table set in any one of S262, S265, S268, and S269, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S270). Here, in the process of step S270, the variation pattern type determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like when detecting the start winning and stored as the hold data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is performed. The variation pattern type is determined based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3. Therefore, it is possible to match the determination result of whether or not it is within the range of the specific pattern common range when the start winning is detected and the determination result of the variation pattern type by the process of step S270, and specify when the start winning is detected. It can be prevented that a variation pattern type different from a variation pattern type including a specific variation pattern with super reach is determined despite being determined to be within the pattern common range. Also, based on the establishment of the first start condition, the first special symbol display device 4A determines the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol, or the second start Regardless of whether the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the condition is satisfied, a common random counter, etc. Using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 used for determining the variation pattern type updated by the above, the common processing module can determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S270, either the loss variation pattern determination table 133A or the hit variation pattern determination table 133B is selected depending on whether the special figure display result is “lost” or “big hit”. Is selected and set as a usage table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step S271). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table set in step S271 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S272). The numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S272 is executed, or may be the first start prize. The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation memory together with the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are extracted when a game ball that has entered the mouth or the second start winning opening (start winning prize) is detected. You may memorize | store as pending data in the part 151B.

  In the process of step S272, whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition, Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition, a common random Using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern updated by a counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any of a plurality of types by a common processing module. In the process of step S272, regardless of the result of determination of the variation pattern type in step S270, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S272, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S273). Thereafter, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the above (step S274). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S274, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S275). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a pending storage from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (head address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance in order to sequentially transmit the number notification command. In the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a pending storage from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit the number notification command sequentially, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. When the setting in step S275 is performed, every time the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 applies to the effect control board 12. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. Alternatively, it may be transmitted in the order of the pending storage number notification command. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S276), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S291; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S292, setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. What is necessary is just to store in the buffer area | region designated with the pointer. Thereby, when the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 is executed after the special symbol stop process is finished, the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is executed. Is sent. After the setting in step S293, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). In addition, the CPU 103 clears the probability variation flag and turns it off (step S295). Further, the CPU 103 clears the time reduction flag and turns it off (step S296). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” that is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S297), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), the stored value (special figure fluctuation frequency count value) in the special figure fluctuation number counter provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is “100”. It is determined whether or not (step S298). If the special figure fluctuation count value is “100” (step S298; Yes), the time-short flag is cleared and turned off (step S299).

  When the special figure fluctuation count value is other than “100” in step S298 (step S298; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation frequency count value is “104” (step S300). If the special figure fluctuation count value is “104” (step S300; Yes), after clearing the special figure fluctuation count counter (step S301), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on (step S302). . At this time, if the probability variation flag is on (step S302; Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off (step S303).

  When the special figure variation count value is other than “104” in step S300 (step S300; Yes), or when the probability variation flag is off in step S302 (step S302; No), any of steps S299 and S303 is performed. After such processing is executed, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S304).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S <b> 311). As an example, in the post-opening process for the big prize opening in step S116 shown in FIG. 15, when the special figure process flag value is updated to “7”, A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), “0” is set as the initial count value in the special figure fluctuation frequency counter (step S312). The big hit type buffer value is read (step S313). Then, it is determined whether or not the read value is “0” (step S314). At this time, if the read value is other than “0” (step S314; No), the probability variation flag is set to the ON state (step S315).

  If the read value is “0” in step S314 (step S314; Yes), or after executing the process of step S315, the time reduction flag is set to the on state (step S316). After executing the process of step S316, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S317), and then the big hit end process is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 of FIG. 14 as normal symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S130). For example, in the gate passage determination process in step S130, it is determined whether the gate switch 21 is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21, and if it is off, the gate passage determination process ends. On the other hand, when the gate switch 21 is on, a general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the number of general-purpose reserved memory, which is the number of stored reserved data in a predetermined general-purpose reserved storage unit, is set as a general-purpose reserved upper limit value. It is determined whether or not the value is a predetermined value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the usual figure holding upper limit value has been reached, the passage of the current game ball at the passing gate is invalidated and the gate passing determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the usual figure hold upper limit value is not reached, for example, random numbers for updating the usual figure display result are selected from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR5 is extracted. The numerical data indicating the random value MR5 extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the beginning of the empty entry in a predetermined general-purpose reserved storage unit, whereby the random value MR5 is stored. In this case, after updating so as to add 1 to the usual reserved memory number count value, the gate passage determination process is terminated.

  After executing the gate passage determination process in step S130, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S140 to S143 shown in FIG. 23 according to the value of the normal process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display device 20 starts the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined general symbol hold storage unit. At this time, for example, when there is holding data stored in a predetermined general-purpose holding storage unit, the general-purpose display result, which is a variable display result of the normal symbol in the general-purpose game, is set to “per-standard” or “ After the usual drawing display result decision process for deciding whether or not to make “figure losing” is executed, the value of the usual figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  In the general map display result determination process, a predetermined general map display result determination table is created based on numerical data indicating the random number MR5 for determining the general map display result included in the reserved data read from the predetermined general map storage unit. Refer to and determine the general map display result. Here, in the common map display result determination table, when the time reduction flag is on, the ratio of the decision to make the general map display result “per map” is higher than when the time reduction flag is off. The decision value is assigned to the normal map display result. Thereby, in the special game state such as the probability change state and the short time state, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per normal” than in the normal state, thereby forming the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the expanded open state increases, and the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening.

  In the general map display result determination process, the general map change time corresponding to the general map display result is also determined. At this time, when the time reduction flag is on, the normal time fluctuation time is set to be shorter than when the time reduction flag is off. As a result, in the special game state such as the probability variation state and the short time state, the interval for deriving and displaying the normal symbol variable display result in the regular game is shortened, and the variable display result of “per regular diagram” is derived and displayed. The interval is also shortened, and the frequency at which the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the expanded open state increases, and the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. Further, in the general map display result determination process, when the general map display result is “per normal map”, the tilt control time that is the time for the second start winning opening to be in the expanded open state or the number of times to be in the expanded open state A certain number of tilt control times may be set. At this time, when the time reduction flag is on, the tilt control time and the number of times of tilt control are set to be larger than when the time reduction flag is off. As a result, in a special game state such as a probability change state or a short time state, the time and number of times that the second start winning opening is in the expanded open state increases, so that the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening. . Note that the setting for setting the second start winning opening in the expanded open state may be performed in the normal symbol stop process in step S142 or the normal electric accessory actuating process in step S143.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol display 20 is set to vary the normal symbol, and the elapsed time after the normal symbol starts to be varied is measured. Further, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a predetermined normal time fluctuation time.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 stops the change of the normal symbol based on the elapse of the normal symbol change time, and the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). ) To make settings. The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece included in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is vertically aligned with the fact that the variable display result (the general map display result) in the normal game is “per normal map”. The setting for changing the second start winning opening from the normal open state to the enlarged open state by moving from the position to the tilt position is performed.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 24 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, the effect random number update process is executed (step S402), and among the effect random numbers used for effect control, numerical data indicating a random number value counted by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is displayed as software. Update with Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S403 (step S403; No), the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S404), and command analysis processing is executed (step S405). . In the command analysis process executed in step S405, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S405, the effect control process process is executed (step S406), and the process returns to step S402. In the effect control process in step S406, for example, an effect image display operation on the display screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and an effect object With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation of the movable member provided, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  In the command analysis process in step S405, for example, a start winning command process as shown in FIG. In the start winning command process shown in FIG. 25B, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a prefetch result notification command has been received (step S501). The received effect control command is stored in the effect control command reception buffer, and the effect control CPU 120 reads the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer and confirms the contents, thereby receiving the received effect control command. A control command can be specified. At this time, if the prefetch result notification command has not been received (step S501; No), the start winning process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S501 that the prefetch result notification command has been received (step S501; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the prefetch result notification command, the variable display result, the jackpot type, and the variation pattern type (Whether it is within the range of the specific pattern common range) is specified (step S502). Then, the production control CPU 120 stores the specified variable display result and jackpot type at the head of the empty entry in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 200 shown in FIG. 13 (step S503).

  As will be described later, among the variable display of decorative symbols that are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, prefetching for variable display of decorative symbols in which the number of executions of decorative symbols is “101” to “104” When the production is not executed, as shown in FIG. 25B, after executing the process of step S503, for example, whether or not the chance flag provided in the production control flag setting unit 191 is on. Is determined (step S504). If the in-chance flag is on (step S504; Yes), for example, the stored value (prefetched number count value) in the prefetched number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is updated by adding one. This can be done (step S505). Here, the pre-reading number counter counts the number of pre-reading results that are targets of pre-reading effects that are executed after the transition to the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy high-base state. When it is determined in step S634 that the end timing of the ending effect has come, the number of pre-read results held in the pre-read result notification command reception buffer 200 (the number of pre-read hold) is set as the initial count value. In contrast, if the in-chance flag is off (step S504; No), the start winning process may be terminated as it is.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the following processes in steps S160 to S165, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Select and execute.

  The decorative symbol variation start waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In the decorative symbol variation start waiting process, the image display device 5 depends on whether one of the first variation start command and the second variation start command is received as the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11. Includes a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. . At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” in response to the determination to start variable display.

  The decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this decorative symbol variation setting process, the start of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the start of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform various production operations including variable display of decorative symbols, the final decorative symbol, temporary stop symbol, warning pattern, etc., depending on the variation pattern and variable display result, etc. The process to determine is included. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, various effect control patterns such as a symbol variation control pattern and a prefetch effect control pattern are set based on these determination results. After such determination and setting are performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The decorative symbol variation process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variation processing, various types of symbol variation control patterns, pre-reading effect control patterns, and the like corresponding to the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 are used. The control data is read out, and various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative design are performed. After performing such effect control, for example, when an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the symbol variation control pattern, or when a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Correspondingly, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the final decorative design is displayed in response to the end code being read from the design variation control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. In addition, even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. This decoration symbol variation end process includes a process of determining whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. At this time, if it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, when the special figure display result specified from the hit start designation command is “big hit”, the value of the effect process flag is set to “4”. Updated. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the hit start designation command, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the variable display result being “lost”.

  The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the big hit control effect processing, for example, a hit effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Display the sound, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect is output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Processing for controlling various performance operations in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the lamp 9 and the decoration LED is included. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, a hit effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 or voice Sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Processing for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing, is included. Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” in response to the completion of the production operation.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation setting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a final stop symbol determining process (step S551). FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the final stop symbol determination process executed in step S551. In the final stop symbol determination process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S751). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S751; Yes), it is designated by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to a case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S752).

  If it is determined in step S752 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S752; Yes), after determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination (step S753), The final stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S753, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Further, by referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right confirmed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the confirmed decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols.

  If it is determined in step S752 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S752; No), a final decorative symbol combination that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S754), and the final The stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S754, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left / right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S751 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S751; No), after determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination (step S759). Then, the final stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S759, first, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the big hit fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Stop by aligning with the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 by referring to the stored predetermined jackpot fixed symbol determination table. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number is determined.

  After the final stop symbol determination process as described above is executed in step S551 in FIG. 27, a variable display effect setting process is executed (step S552). FIG. 29A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display effect setting process executed in step S514. In the variable display effect setting process shown in FIG. 29A, the effect control CPU 120 first reads, for example, the EXT data in the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and responds to the specified change pattern. Then, it is determined whether or not the “slip” variable display effect is executed (step S771).

  If it is determined in step S771 that there is “slip” (step S771; Yes), a decorative symbol that is a pre-slip temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped in the “slip” variable display effect is determined (step S772). As an example, in the process of step S772, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a pre-slip temporary stop symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. The decorative symbol that becomes the temporary stop symbol before slip may be determined by referring to a predetermined pre-slip temporary stop symbol determination table.

  When it is determined in step S771 that there is no “slip” (step S771; No), after executing the process of step S772, for example, the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is read. In accordance with the variation pattern specified in the above, it is determined whether or not the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect is executed (step S773). At this time, if it is determined that there is “pseudo-continuous” (step S773; Yes), the decoration that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” and constitutes one of the pseudo-continuous chance items GC1 to GC8. A symbol is determined (step S774). As an example, in the process of step S774, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a pseudo-continuous chance updated by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined pseudo-continuous chance determination table, etc., every time a pseudo-continuous change (re-variation) is executed, a temporary stop display is performed and a decorative pattern constituting any of the pseudo-continuous chances GC1 to GC8 is determined. do it.

  When it is determined in step S773 that it is not “there is pseudo-continuity” (step S773; No), the variable display effect setting processing is ended as it is.

  After executing the variable display effect setting process as described above in step S552 of FIG. 27, for example, it is determined whether or not the during-chance flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S553). ). Here, the in-chance flag is set to an on state by executing a process in step S638 in FIG. 31 described later, while being cleared and in an off state by executing a process in step S568 in FIG. It becomes. At this time, if the in-chance flag is on (step S553; Yes), for example, 1 is added to the stored value (decorative drawing fluctuation count value) in the decorative drawing fluctuation counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. (Step S554), and it is determined whether or not the updated decorative drawing fluctuation count value is in the range of “101” to “104” (step S555). The decorative figure variation frequency counter is used to count the number of variations of the decorative symbol after the big hit gaming state has ended, and is a data indicating a count initial value “0” when the big hit gaming state ends. Is set as the decorative drawing fluctuation count value. Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the decorative drawing variation count value is incremented by 1 every time the decorative symbol variable display is completed.

  If the during-chance flag is off in step S553 (step S553; No), or if the decorative symbol variation count value is not a value in the range of “101” to “104” (step S555; No), first A reading effect setting process is executed (step S556). For example, in the prefetching effect setting process, it is determined whether or not a prefetching result with a special figure display result of “big hit” is stored in the prefetching result notification command reception buffer 200, or a random number value for determining the variation pattern type. A determination is made as to whether or not a pre-read result is stored in which the numerical data indicating MR3 falls within the specific pattern common range. And based on this determination result, the determination of whether to perform a pre-reading effect, the determination of which pre-reading effect is performed among multiple types, etc. are performed. In addition, a process of determining a prefetch pattern as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance according to the type of prefetch effect (prefetch effect type) is also performed.

  In this embodiment, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the pre-reading effect is not executed in the variable display of the “101” -th to “104” -th decorative symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the “101” -th to “104” -th decorative symbols is a specific display result. The pre-reading effect to be notified may not be performed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 29B, when the in-chance flag is on in step S553 (step S553; Yes), the process is executed after the transition to the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state. It is determined whether or not the stored value (prefetched number count value) in the prefetched number counter that counts the number of prefetched results to be prefetched effects is a value in the range of “101” to “104”. (Step S5545). If the pre-read count value is not in the range of “101” to “104” (step S5545; No), the pre-read effect setting process is executed (step S556), while the pre-read count count value. Is a value in the range of “101” to “104” (step S5545; Yes), the prefetch effect setting process in step S556 may be skipped. In this way, after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is impossible to specify whether or not the high probability control is being performed after the end of the variable display of the decorative symbols “101” to “104”, that is, the time-shortening control. It is determined whether or not the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are derived and displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbols depending on whether or not the pre-reading effect for the variable display of the decorative symbols is executed. It is possible to prevent a loss of expectation regarding whether or not high-probability control is being performed. As a result, game entertainment can be improved.

  When the decorative symbol variation count value is in the range of “101” to “104” in step S553 (step S553; Yes), after executing the processing of step S556, an effect control pattern is prepared in advance. The pattern is determined as one of the plurality of patterns (step S557). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared symbol variation control patterns corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, and sets it as a usage pattern. Also, one of a plurality of pre-reading effect control patterns prepared corresponding to the pre-reading pattern determined in the pre-reading effect setting process in step S556 is selected and set as a use pattern.

  Following the process of step S557, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set in accordance with the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command (step S558). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S559). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the symbol variation control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S557 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the display screen 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation process (step S560), and then the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the effect control process timer value (for example, 1 subtraction, for example) (step S561), and then produces the updated effect control process timer value. Compared with the production control process timer determination value indicated by the control pattern, it is determined whether or not any of the timer determination values is met (step S562). And if it does not correspond to any timer judgment value (step S562; No), the decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  When the timer determination value is matched in step S562 (step S562; Yes), various control data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data) stored in the effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value. , One of the end codes) is read (step S563). Here, if the plurality of timer determination values indicated by the effect control pattern in step S562 match the effect control process timer value, the plurality of stored timer determination values are associated with each other and stored. What is necessary is just to read control data by the process of step S563. Then, it is determined whether or not the control data read in step S563 is an end code (step S564). At this time, if it is determined that it is not an end code (step S564; No), after performing an effect control command process for performing a command or setting according to the control data read in step S563 (step S564) S565), the decorative pattern changing process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S564 that the code is an end code (step S564; Yes), for example, a stored value (decoration drawing fluctuation count value) in a decoration drawing fluctuation counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 153 is used. It is determined whether or not “104” (step S566). At this time, if the decorative drawing variation count value is “104” (step S566; Yes), the decorative diagram variation counter is cleared (step S567), and the in-chance flag is cleared and turned off (step S567). S568).

  When the decoration drawing variation count value is other than “104” in step S566 (step S566; No), for example, after executing the process of step S568, a predetermined timer initial value is set in the effect control process timer, for example. Accordingly, the waiting start designation command reception waiting time is set (step S569). Then, the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation end process (step S570), and then the decorative symbol variation processing is terminated. When a decorative symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, when it is determined in step S564 that it is an end code, “left”, “middle”, “right” ”In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, for example, temporarily stop display is performed so as to display the fluctuation variation of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol stop command is received in the decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 shown in FIG. In response to this, the decorative design may be stopped completely.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the ending effect process executed in step S165 of FIG. In the ending effect process shown in FIG. 31A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the ending effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S631). Here, the ending effect flag is set to an on state by executing a process in step S633, which will be described later, while being cleared to an off state by executing a process in step S636.

  If the ending effect flag is OFF in step S631 (step S631; No), settings are made to start the effect operation for a predetermined ending effect (step S632). As an example, in the process of step S632, an effect control pattern for executing a predetermined ending effect is read from various effect control pattern tables, and an effect control process timer is set. After executing one of the processes in step S632, the ending effect flag is set to the on state (step S633), and the ending effect process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S631 in FIG. 31A that the ending effect flag is on (step S631; Yes), for example, the effect end determination shown in the effect control process timer value and the effect control pattern is performed. It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the ending effect depending on whether or not the values match (step S634).

  If it is determined in step S634 that it is not the end timing of the ending effect (step S634; No), settings are made to control the effect operation that becomes the ending effect (step S635). As an example, in the process of step S635, the display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123 according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, and the sound effect signal is sent to the sound control board 13. It is only necessary to control the rendering operation as an ending effect by transmitting the illumination signal or transmitting the illumination signal to the lamp control board 14. After executing the process of step S635, the ending effect process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S634 that it is the end timing of the ending effect (step S634; Yes), for example, the ending effect flag is cleared and turned off, and the display control unit 123 Ending effects such as supplying a predetermined display control command, transmitting a predetermined sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, and transmitting a predetermined electrical signal to the lamp control board 14. Is set to end the process (step S636).

  After executing the process of step S636, for example, the decoration variation counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 153 is cleared (step S637), and the in-chance flag is set to the on state (step S638). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “0” which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start waiting process (step S640), the ending effect process is ended.

  Note that, among the variable display of decorative symbols executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, the pre-reading effect for the variable display of decorative symbols in which the number of executions of the decorative symbols is “101” to “104” is not executed. 31B, as shown in FIG. 31B, the pre-reading result notification command reception buffer is added to the pre-reading number counter together with the clearing of the decorative drawing variation counter in step S637 and the setting of the in-chance flag in step S638. It is only necessary to set the number of reserved storages of prefetched results in 200 (the number of prefetched stored memories) as the initial count value (step S639).

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the big hit ending process shown in FIG. 22, “0” is set as the initial count value in the special figure fluctuation frequency counter, and the time reduction flag is set to the on state. The If the big hit type buffer value is other than “0”, the probability variation flag is set to the on state. As a result, after the big hit gaming state is finished, if the big hit type is “15R non-probable change”, the low probability high base state, and if the big hit type is “15R positive change” or “2R positive change”, the high probability is high. Transition to the base state.

  Thereafter, in the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 21, if the variable symbol display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game is “lost”, whether or not the special symbol variation count value is “100” or “104”. Whether or not is determined. Then, when the gaming state is shifted to the low-accuracy base state, when the special figure variation count value is “100”, the time-short flag is cleared and turned off, so that the low-accuracy base Transition to the state. On the other hand, when the game state is shifted to the high-accuracy and high-base state, when the special figure fluctuation count value is “100”, the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off. When the state shifts to the low probability base state and the special figure fluctuation count value becomes “104”, the low probability base flag state is cleared by clearing the probability variation flag and turning it off.

  In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, when the gaming state is in a low probability low base state and the special figure variation number count value is not in the range of “101” to “104”, that is, after power-on, If the game is not controlled to the big hit game state or if the special symbol variable display result is “lost” 105 times or more after the big hit game state is finished, multiple variation pattern types are used. As a use table for determining one of the types, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B is selected and set. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state, that is, after the big hit gaming state, the special symbol variable display result of “losing” is repeated 100 times. In the meantime, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for high base) 132C is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a high probability low base state, that is, after the high probability high base state is finished, it will fluctuate until a special symbol game in which the special symbol variable display result is “losing” is performed four times. A loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of pattern. In addition, when the gaming state is a low probability low base state and the special figure variation count value is in the range of “101” to “104”, that is, after the low probability high base state ends, a special symbol variable display result Until the special game with “losing” is played four times, the variation pattern type is set in the same manner as in the case where the low probability low base state is controlled despite the low probability low base state. A loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types.

  Then, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D, all determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types CA1-4, and in the variation pattern type CA1-4, all determination values are the last chance effects. It is assigned to a variation pattern PA1-5 that is a non-reach variation pattern to be executed. For this reason, when the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D is selected as the usage table, it is not determined when another variation pattern type determination table is selected as the usage table. A variation pattern PA1-5 for executing the last chance effect is determined as a usage pattern.

  In this way, when the number of executions of the special figure game after the big hit gaming state is over exceeds 100 times when the time-shortening control is finished, but is not over 104 times when the probability variation control is finished, the gaming state Even in the low probability low base state, as in the high probability low base state, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D is selected and set as the use table. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D, the variation pattern PA1-5 that always performs the last chance effect is determined as the use pattern, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern are displayed. When the type determination table (for high base) 132C is selected as the use table, a last chance effect that is not executed is executed. As a result, even if the low-accuracy base state ends and the gaming state becomes the low-accuracy low base state, the same as when the high-accuracy high-base state ends and the gaming state becomes the high-accuracy low base state The non-reach fluctuation pattern PA1-5 for executing the last chance effect is determined as the usage pattern, and the decorative display variable display with the last chance effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing whether or not the probability variation control is being performed after the time-shortening control is completed, and the gaming interest is improved.

  Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D, a variation pattern PA1-5 that is a non-reach variation pattern that always executes the last chance effect is determined, and reach effect, “pseudo-continuous”, and “slip” are determined. Such a variation pattern with a variable display effect is not determined. As a result, when the low-accuracy base state ends and the gaming state becomes the low-accuracy low-base state, or when the high-accuracy high-base state ends and the gaming state becomes the high-accuracy low base state, it is variable. In the variable display of decorative designs that display “losing”, the last chance effect can be executed, while the variable display effects such as reach effect, “pseudo-ream”, and “slip” can be avoided. It is possible to improve amusement entertainment by diversifying the production.

  Furthermore, after the end of the big hit gaming state, until the special symbol game with the special symbol variable display result of “losing” is executed 100 times, the low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state are controlled. In the high base state or the high-accuracy high-base state, high opening control is performed to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening, and a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. It becomes easy to satisfy the second start condition for execution. Further, when the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B, the second special figure hold storage unit 151B regardless of whether the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. Since the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A is read in preference to the hold data stored in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, it is executed in preference to the special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, in the setting of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” based on the fact that the second start condition is established, the big hit game state is controlled. Unlike the case where it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” based on the fact that it is established and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, it is not decided to control to the two round big hit state where almost no winning ball is obtained. It is determined to control to the 15 round big hit state where the sphere is obtained. Then, the number of times the special figure game is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state where the use of the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D ends (“104 times” in this embodiment), and the loss variation pattern type determination table (For last chance) The difference ("4 times" in this embodiment) from the number of executions of the special figure game after the jackpot gaming state where the use of 132D is started (in this embodiment "100 times") Is the same as the upper limit (“4” in the present embodiment) of the number of reserved data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B. As a result, the special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is used for the first special game while the number of executions of the special figure game after the end of the big hit gaming state is 101 to 104. Since the possibility of being executed is higher than the special figure game using the first special figure by the symbol display device 4A, the ratio controlled to the 15 round big hit state where the winning ball is obtained is determined after the end of the big hit gaming state. It can be made higher than before the special game is executed 100 times.

  In the decorative symbol variation setting process shown in FIG. 27, when the number of executions of the special figure game after the end of the big hit gaming state is between 101 and 104, the first special figure holding storage unit 151A and the second special figure storage unit 151A The pre-reading effect for notifying whether or not the hold data in which the variable symbol display result of the special symbol in the special game is “big hit” is stored in the figure hold storage unit 151B is not executed. As a result, depending on whether or not the pre-reading effect has been executed, it has been found that there is a high possibility that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol game will be a “big hit”. It is possible to prevent the player from losing a sense of expectation regarding whether or not the game is being performed, and to improve the gaming interest.

  Further, among the variable display of decorative symbols executed after the end of the above-mentioned jackpot game state, a pre-reading effect is executed for the variable display of decorative symbols whose decorative symbol execution count is “101” to “104” In the modified example, the stored value in the pre-reading number counter that counts the number of pre-reading results that are targets of the pre-reading effect that is executed after the transition to the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state (pre- It is determined whether or not (the reading count value) is a value in the range of “101” to “104”. If the pre-read count value is in the range of “101” to “104”, the pre-read effect setting process in step S556 is skipped. As a result, after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is possible to variably display the decorative pattern from the “101” th time to the “104th” time, that is, after the time-shortening control is finished, it is possible to determine whether or not high probability control is being performed. Depending on whether or not a pre-reading effect intended for variable display has been executed, it becomes clear whether or not the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are derived and displayed in the variable display of such decorative symbols, and the player has a high probability. It is possible to prevent a sense of expectation regarding whether or not the control is being performed from being lost. As a result, game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change and application are possible.

  In the above embodiment, when the special figure variation count value is in the range of “101” to “104”, regardless of whether the gaming state is the low probability low base state or the high probability low base state. When the variable display result in the special game is “losing”, the description is made assuming that the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D is selected and set as the use table. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 32, when the gaming state is a low probability low base state, the special figure variation count value is “101” to “103”. Depending on whether the value is in the range of “104” or “104”, a different variation variation pattern type determination table may be selected and set as the use table. In the example shown in FIG. 32, when the gaming state is the high probability low base state, regardless of whether the special figure variation count value is in the range of “101” to “103” or “104”, The loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D is selected and set as a use table. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the low probability low base state, if the special figure variation frequency count value is a value in the range of “101” to “103”, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for the last chance) While 132D is selected and set as a use table, if the special figure fluctuation frequency count value is “104”, the loss fluctuation is the same as when the special figure fluctuation frequency count value is “0”. The pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B may be selected and set as the use table.

  In this case, in the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. 15, as shown in FIG. 33, after updating by adding 1 to the special figure variation frequency count value in step S266, the updated pattern is updated. It is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation count value is in the range of “101” to “103” (step S1261). At this time, if the updated special figure variation count value is in the range of “101” to “103” (step S1261; Yes), the use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. Then, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D is selected and set (step S1262). On the other hand, if the updated special figure fluctuation count value is not in the range of “101” to “103” (step S1261; No), the updated special figure fluctuation count value is “104”. It is determined whether or not there is (step S1263).

  When the updated special figure fluctuation count value is “104” in step S1263 (step S1263; Yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on (step S1264). At this time, if the probability variation flag is off (step S1264; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B is selected as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. On the other hand, if the probability change flag is on (step S1264; Yes), the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D is selected and set (step S1266).

  When the updated special figure fluctuation frequency count value is “104” in step S1263 (step S1263; No), the loss variation pattern type determination is performed as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. The table (for high base) 132C is selected and set (step S1267). In this way, after the big hit gaming state is finished, in the 104th special game, if the gaming state is a high-precision low-base state, the variation pattern PA1-5 is determined as the use pattern, while the low-precision gaming state is determined. Since the variation pattern other than the variation pattern PA1-5 is determined as the usage pattern in the low base state, it is determined whether or not the probability variation control has been performed after the end of the big hit gaming state depending on the presence or absence of the last chance effect. Can be notified.

  Further, in this case, the number of times of execution of the special figure game “103 times” after the end of the big hit gaming state in which the use of the loss variation pattern type determination table (last chance) 132D ends, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (last chance) ) The difference “3 times” from the number of times of execution of the special figure game “100 times” after the end of the jackpot gaming state where the use of 132D is started is the upper limit of the number of reserved data stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B The value is less than “4”. Even if it does in this way, the special figure game using the 2nd special figure by the 2nd special symbol display device 4B during the number of times of execution of the special figure game after the end of the big hit gaming state is 101 to 103 times, Since the possibility of being executed is higher than the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the ratio controlled to the 15 round big hit state where the winning ball is obtained is set to the value of the big hit gaming state. After the end, it can be higher than the special figure game is executed 100 times. That is, the number of executions of the special figure game after the end of the big hit gaming state where the use of the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D and the use of the loss variation pattern type determination table (for last chance) 132D are started. If the difference between the number of executions of the special figure game after the end of the big hit gaming state is equal to or less than the upper limit “4” of the number of reserved data stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, the pachinko game in the above embodiment is used. The same effect as the gaming machine 1 can be obtained.

  Further, when the special figure variation count value is “104”, it is determined in other cases regardless of whether the gaming state is the low probability low base state or the high probability low base state. A special variation pattern having no value may be determined as the usage pattern. In this case, in the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 33, when the updated special figure fluctuation frequency count value is “104” (step S1263; Yes), if the probability variation flag is off (step S1264; No), while the variation pattern type determination table determined to be a special variation pattern for notifying that the gaming state is the low probability low base state is selected as the use table, if the probability variation flag is on (step S1264; Yes), a variation pattern type determination table including a special variation pattern for notifying that the gaming state is the high probability low base state may be selected as the use table. Alternatively, when the updated special figure fluctuation count value is “104” (step S1263; Yes), the low-accuracy low base state and the high-accuracy low base are determined without determining whether or not the probability variation flag is on. A variation pattern type determination table determined as a special variation pattern common to the states may be selected as the use table.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is “big hit”, the use table for determining the variation pattern type as any one of a plurality of types regardless of the special figure variation frequency count value. As described above, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the special figure fluctuation count value is in the range of “101” to “104”, the special figure fluctuation count value is “101” to “101”. A variation pattern type determination table that is determined as a special variation pattern that is not determined when the value is not in the range of 104 ″ may be selected. In this way, the variable display result of the decorative symbol including the predetermined variable display effect (premium effect) is executed according to the special variation pattern, so that the variable display result of the decorative symbol becomes “big hit” for the player. This can be definitely notified. Alternatively, a variation pattern type determination table that is determined as a special variation pattern may be selected only when the special figure variation count value is “104”.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. Explained as being. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol is determined according to the winning order of each game ball regardless of whether the game ball has won at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. A special figure game using the first special figure by the display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has been described. However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with one special symbol display device is also described. The invention can be applied.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 performs the final stop symbol determination process in step S551 shown in FIG. 27, the variable display effect setting process in step S552, and the pre-read effect setting in step S556. It demonstrated as what determines the control content of various production | presentation operation | movement by performing a process. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control contents of various rendering operations are shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the rendering operations. It may be.

  As an example, a display control board is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. The display control board only needs to be equipped with a display control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a random number circuit, and an I / O. In this case, since the display control CPU mounted on the display control board executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The display control unit 123 may be mounted on the display control board. In the display control board, for example, the display control CPU executes a program read from the ROM, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU reads fixed data from the ROM, the display control CPU writes various variation data to the RAM and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU stores the various data in the RAM. Fluctuating data reading operation for reading various temporarily stored data, receiving operation for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the display control board via the I / O display control CPU, I / O for the display controlling CPU A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board via the display is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU performs steps S551 to S556 shown in FIG. 27 based on, for example, a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. Any of the processes may be executed. The display control CPU only needs to execute any part of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. Further, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a control command from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  Alternatively, the functions of the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are provided in the voice control circuit and the lamp control circuit mounted on the effect control board 12, and independent control to become the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. The substrate may not be provided. In this case, a display control board as described above is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5, and the effect control pattern determined by the effect control CPU 120 in step S557 in FIG. The display control command may be transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the display control board. In the configuration shown in FIG. 2, any one of the processes executed by the production control CPU 120 in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is selected. May be executed. Thus, when a plurality of control boards are provided to control the rendering operation, the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the control of the audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. The process for determining the control content of various effect operations, such as the process for determining the content and the process for determining the control content of the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 is performed on any control board. The combination to be executed may be any combination.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is controlled to be “2R probability change (surprise)”, and the two round big hit state is controlled. Has been described as being controlled to a highly accurate and high base state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the two round big hit state is finished, if it is controlled to the low accuracy low base state or the high accuracy low base state before being controlled to the two round big hit state, the high probability is high. If the low base state is controlled to the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state, the high-accuracy base state may be controlled. The small hit game state may be controlled based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, and the game state may not be changed after the small hit game state ends. Instead of or in addition to the case where the big hit type is “2R probability change” or the variable display result is “small hit”, there is a case where “sudden short time” or “suddenly uncertain change” is provided. You may do it. As an example, “sudden time reduction” and “suddenly uncertain change” are included in the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit”. In this case, the jackpot type determination table 131 sets a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type according to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value as “sudden shortening” or “suddenly uncertain change”. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that the table data allocated to a jackpot type may be included. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short time”, the two round big hit state is controlled in the same way as when the big hit type is “2R probability change”. After the end, unlike the case where the big hit type is “2R probability change”, the low probability high base state is controlled. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “suddenly uncertain” when the variable display result is “big hit”, the two-round big hit state is controlled in the same way as when the big hit type is “2R probability change”. After ending, unlike the case where the big hit type is “2R probability change”, the low probability low base state is controlled. Thereby, a player's expectation with respect to the gaming state controlled after the end of the two round big hit state can be enhanced, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  When such “sudden shortening” or “suddenly uncertain change” is provided, a different variation pattern type or variation pattern than those other than “sudden shortening” and “suddenly uncertain change” may be determined. . As a result, although the big hit type is “suddenly short” or “suddenly uncertain”, the same effect operation as in the case of being controlled to the 15 round big hit state is performed despite being controlled to the 2 round big hit state. This can prevent distrust to the player. In addition, when the big hit type is “suddenly short” or “suddenly uncertain”, the variable display result is “small hit”, or when the big hit type is “2R probable”. The pattern type may be determined. As a result, when determining the fluctuation pattern, the big hit type is “suddenly short” or “suddenly uncertain”, or the variable display result is “small hit” or the big hit type is “2R probable”. In this case, a common variation pattern determination table can be used regardless of whether or not the data amount is “”, and the data capacity can be reduced.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in advance a computer It is possible to adopt a form distributed by pre-installing in a storage device such as a device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Operation button 31 ... Operation detection switch 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (3)

Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a predetermined start area provided in the game area, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and deriving and displaying the display result is provided. When the specific display result obtained is derived and displayed as the display result of the identification information, it is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state is A gaming machine that executes high-base control in which a game medium is more likely to be given than in a normal gaming state until reaching the number of times,
Pre-determining means for deciding whether to display and display the specific display result as a display result of the identification information and whether to establish a high probability condition before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed; ,
When the prior decision means decides to establish the high probability condition, the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state controlled based on the decision is greater than the first number. High probability control means for executing the high probability control in which the specific display result is more easily derived and displayed than in the normal gaming state until the second number of times is reached,
A determination table storage means for storing a plurality of types of variable display pattern determination tables for determining a variable display pattern of the identification information;
Whether or not the high base control is being executed, whether or not the high probability control is being executed, and the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state exceeds the first number. A determination table selection unit that selects the variable display pattern determination table from the determination table storage unit based on whether or not the third number that is the number of times equal to or less than two is exceeded;
Using the variable display pattern determination table selected by the determination table selection means, variable display pattern determination means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information to any one of a plurality of types;
Variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means according to the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means;
With
The determination table selection means is not executing the high base control, is executing the high probability control, and the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state exceeds the third number. And when the high base control and the high probability control are not executed, and the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information after the end of the specific gaming state does not exceed the third number, Selecting a variable display pattern determination table that can determine a specific variable display pattern that is not determined or difficult to determine in the variable display pattern determination table;
A gaming machine characterized by that. A right acquisition means for acquiring a right to execute variable display of the identification information based on a game medium passing through the start area;
A holding storage unit that holds the right acquired by the right acquisition unit until a start condition that allows the start of variable display executed based on the right is satisfied;
A right reading means for reading a right to perform variable display of the identification information that is permitted to start by the establishment of the start condition based on the establishment of the start condition;
Before the right reading means reads out whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the identification information in the variable display executed based on the right stored in the hold storage means. Pre-determination means for determining;
Based on the determination result by the prior determination means, a notice is given that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the identification information in the variable display of the identification information executed based on the right to be determined. Pre-reading effect execution means for executing the pre-reading effect,
Further comprising
In the variable display of the identification information executed after the end of the specific gaming state, the pre-reading effect executing means has the number of executions after the end of the specific gaming state exceeds the first number, but the third number of times. Do not execute the pre-reading effect for the variable display of the identification information that does not exceed the number of times,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The variable display means includes
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first start area provided in the game area, first variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of first identification information that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying a display result When,
Second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of second identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start area provided in the game area, and for deriving and displaying the display result. When,
Including
A variable starting device that changes between a first state that is difficult for a player who does not pass through the second starting area or that does not pass through the second starting region, and a second state that is advantageous for a player who easily passes the game medium;
First right acquisition means for acquiring a first right to execute variable display of the first identification information based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first start area;
Second right acquisition means for acquiring a second right to execute variable display of the second identification information based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start area;
First hold storage means for storing the first right acquired by the first right acquisition means up to a first upper limit number;
Second reserved storage means for storing the second right acquired by the second right acquisition means up to a second upper limit number;
On-hold storage determination means for determining whether or not the second right is held in the second hold storage means based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of the variable display;
A first right reading means for reading out the first right from the first reserved storage means when it is determined that the second right is not stored in the reserved storage determining means;
A second right reading means for reading the second right from the second reserved storage means when it is determined that the second right is reserved and stored in the reserved storage determining means;
When the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the second identification information, the specific is highly advantageous at a higher rate than when the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the first identification information Specific gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
Further comprising
The predetermination means derives and displays the specific display result based on the first right read by the first right reading means or the second right read by the second right reading means. And whether to establish the high probability condition,
In the high base control, the frequency that the variable starting device is in the second state is higher than that in the normal gaming state, so that the game medium is more easily given than in the normal gaming state,
The difference between the third number and the first number is less than or equal to the second upper limit number.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.

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