JP2016128139A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with a high game amusement level.SOLUTION: In a presentation performed in a variable display of a special symbol, a pachinko game machine controls a meter display that changes according to a progress of the variable display. In the variable display, when a meter display device becomes a MAX state, a super ready-to-win presentation which is related to whether or not to become a big win is performed at a prescribed ratio. At this time, a selection ratio as to which of a plurality of kinds of super ready-to-win presentations is performed differs according to at which timing the MAX state has been achieved from among a plurality of kinds.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

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

  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.

  In such a gaming machine, a specific effect suggesting that there is a high ratio of entering a specific game state after changing the effect state display (meter display etc.) over a plurality of stages from the initial stage to a specific aspect. There is one that executes (super reach production etc.) (for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the timing at which the effect state display is in a specific mode does not affect the subsequent effect.

JP 2011-255040 A

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, since the timing at which the effect display becomes a specific aspect does not affect the subsequent effects, the player is less interested in when the effect display becomes the specific aspect, and the interest of the game is low.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with high interest in gaming.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
(1) Variable display means for performing variable display (for example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the image display device 5 and the like) are provided and controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player. A possible gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state (for example, the CPU 103 or the like determining the special figure display result in step S239 of FIG. 6);
Specific effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect based on the determination result of the determining means (for example, a variation pattern including or including a specific effect (super reach effect) in step S262 or S265 in FIG. 8) CPU103 to determine any variation pattern)
Effect state display means for executing effect state display (for example, meter display in FIGS. 16 and 17) in which the display mode changes (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing effect state display control in step S525 in FIG. 14). When,
When the specific effect is determined to be executed by the specific effect determining means, the specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect after the display state of the effect state display is changed to the specific mode (for example, step S509 in FIG. 12). 14 at the start timing of execution of the specific effect determined in accordance with the effect control pattern determined in step S529 in FIG.
With
The production status display means can change the display mode of the production status display to a specific mode at any timing among a plurality of types.
The specific effect execution means is different from the plurality of types of effect modes at a different rate depending on at which timing the effect state display means changes the display mode of the effect state display to the specific mode. That specific production,
The effect state display means can change the display state of the effect state display over a plurality of effect stages.
It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, since the ratio of which specific effect is executed among the plurality of effect modes is different depending on the timing when the effect state display becomes the specific mode, the game to the timing when the effect state display changes The attention of the person increases. As a result, it is possible to improve the production effect by the production status display and enhance the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the specific effect execution means is different in proportion depending on whether or not the determining means determines to control to the advantageous state, and any of the effect modes of a plurality of types It may be determined whether to execute the specific effect (see FIG. 10).
According to such a configuration, the ratio (so-called reliability) controlled to the advantageous state can be varied with respect to the effect mode of the specific performance. Therefore, the player's attention to the timing at which the production state display changes to determine the proportion of which production effect is executed is higher. As a result, it is possible to improve the production effect by the production status display and enhance the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), based on the determination results of the determining means and the specific effect determining means, the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect before executing the specific effect. Reach effect start means for starting a predetermined reach effect including a part of the effect (for example, when the reach effect execution period is determined in step S528 in FIG. 14, reach effect operation control is started in step S529) And a production control CPU 120 to perform
The plurality of types of timings may include a timing after the reach start unit starts a reach effect (for example, a timing during a reach effect execution period).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the specific effect is executed in the specific state during the execution of the reach effect. Therefore, the production effect of reach production can be improved and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(4) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (3) above, a specific notification effect (for example, FIG. 16 (C) and the effect shown in FIG. 17 (B), etc.) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the specific notification effect operation control process in step S527 in FIG. 14). It may be provided.
With such a configuration, it is possible to reliably notify the player at which timing the specific mode is achieved by the specific notification effect. Therefore, the timing at which the specific effect related to the ratio of the specific effect is performed becomes clearer by the player, and the effect of the effect by displaying the effect state is strengthened, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), a special notification effect for notifying whether or not the specific effect is executed when the effect state display is in the specific mode ( For example, it is further provided with special notification effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes special notification effect operation control processing in step S527B in FIG. 14) for executing the effect shown in FIG. Also good.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to ask whether or not the specific effect is executed by the special notification effect when the effect state display becomes a specific mode, so that a player's expectation is enhanced, and the game It can enhance interest.

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 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 a block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a special figure display result. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of whether it will be in a MAX state. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of various effects. It is a figure which shows the example of the image displayed at the time of various production execution. It is a figure which shows the example of the image displayed at the time of various production execution.

  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 a predetermined position of the game board (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) and the like. 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 (variably displayed). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays 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 limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, 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. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 2 on the game board. 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 plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified 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. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “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.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol 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. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  In the configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator 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. 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  The first special figure holding memory number is, for example, a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A when a first start winning that a game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is generated. When the start condition (first start condition) is satisfied, 1 is added 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. (Increment). As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended.

  The second special figure holding memory number is a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, when a second starting prize is generated when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting prize opening. 1 is added 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 start condition (second start condition) is satisfied (Increment). Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended.

  When the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). When the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the second special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). In this way, based on the fact that the game ball has entered (start 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, The start condition (also called “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed or a pachinko machine. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied, for example, because 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display is suspended.

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number). Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  A start winning memory number display area may be provided in the display area of the image display device 5 together with the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B or instead of these hold indicators. In other words, in the start winning memory display area, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed.

  In the vicinity of the predetermined edge of the image display device 5 (in the vicinity of the right side in the configuration shown in FIG. 1), an effect item (movable effect member 60) is provided. The movable effect member 60 is attached to the rotating shaft of the movable member motor 61 and rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the movable member motor 61. When performing an effect using the image display device 5, an effect (for example, a specific notification effect shown in FIG. 16C) in which a movable object such as the movable effect member 60 moves may be performed. When the movable effect member 60 moves, a visual effect different from the case where an image is displayed on the image display device 5 is generated. As a result, an effect that gives a strong impression to the player can be executed.

  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 starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally 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 the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  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 (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), 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 if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, 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. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  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 special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  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 big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. 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 winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  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”). 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 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, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state 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.

  An operation button 130 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation is installed at a predetermined position on the upper part of the hitting ball supply tray (for example, an upper portion of a stick controller provided on a member that forms an extra ball receiving tray (lower plate)). Yes. The operation button 130 is provided with an operation detection switch 131 for detecting an operation. Note that the operation button 130 is not limited to a button to be pressed, and may be configured by operation means having other configurations such as a pressable jog button and a rotatable jog dial. Such an operation button 130 is requested to be operated when a predetermined effect is performed, for example, according to the effect during the variable display.

  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, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like 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 and controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  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 rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  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 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the power-saving notification LED 9L , 9R and the like are mounted with a lamp driver circuit for performing on / off driving.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Also, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. 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.

  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 fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. 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.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control 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. Further, the ROM 101 includes 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 a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply 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 capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). 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. The RAM 102 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  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. 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, wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable effect member motor 61 for operating the movable effect member 60 is also connected to the effect control board 12. . Further, the operation detection signal of the operation detection switch 131 for detecting the operation of the operation button 130 is input to the effect control CPU mounted on the effect control board 12.

  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.

  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. As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect accessory, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, the special effect change effect control pattern, the notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns for various effects including a special notification effect and a specific notification effect described later. .

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. 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 (Electric decoration signal), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16 and the like are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Therefore, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the 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) 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 symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In 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, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lose 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 the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game that is opened is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “14”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. It should be noted that the jackpot type may include “non-probability change” and “probability” that is a big hit game state different from “probability change”. Further, the special figure display result may include “small hit” controlled to “small hit gaming state” different from the big hit gaming state.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. .

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. Control, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “14”) more than the second round number (for example, “7”), can be executed in a short time state The upper limit number of variable display becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) First Communicating Chang number (e.g. "10") and such part or all of becoming, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  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 in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in 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 decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode 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”) that has not yet been stopped 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 fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Further, in response to the reach mode, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode 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). The reach effect includes 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. 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 (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. 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. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, super B, and super C are preset. Then, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A, Super B, and Super C is executed, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (big hit) Expectation level) is higher. Also, the big hit expectation degree is lowest in Super A, and higher in the order of Super B and Super C. In the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition that a meter display described later is in a MAX state during a normal reach effect is satisfied, a reach effect of Super A, Super B, or Super C is executed. In this way, after the normal reach production being executed is started, the start of the super reach production with a higher expectation degree of big hit is said to be the development of the reach production.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach production, the variable display mode of decorative designs may become the reach mode, and the variable display result may be a “hit”, etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player by a variable display operation of a decorative design is executed. As an example, it is only necessary that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect can be executed during decorative display of the decorative design. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result after the variable symbol display is started in response to the start condition of the special symbol game being satisfied once. Is temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R until all the decorative symbol display areas 5L are displayed. The effect display that fluctuates the decorative design again (pseudo-continuous variation) at 5C and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (the number of re-variation). In the period from when all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed until the final decorative symbol is derived after the first variation is started, the first pseudo variation that is executed first is the first variation. Also referred to as pseudo continuous fluctuation, the pseudo continuous fluctuation executed for the second time is also called second pseudo continuous fluctuation, and the pseudo continuous fluctuation executed for the third time is also called third pseudo continuous fluctuation.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, as an example, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, a plurality of pre-set chances for a pseudo combination of special combinations are displayed. A decorative symbol that is one of the various types of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. The quasi-continuous chance may include a combination of decorative symbols that is a predetermined non-reach combination, instead of the variable display mode of decorative symbols. In addition, the quasi-continuous chance may include a combination of decorative symbols that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination (also simply referred to as “reach combination”) after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. For example, a decorative symbol (middle symbol) that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C among the pseudo consecutive chances is replaced with a special decorative symbol (pseudo consecutive chance symbol) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative symbol at normal time. ). Among the decorative symbols that are also used in the variable display of the decorative symbol at normal time, a pseudo consecutive symbol that becomes a pseudo consecutive chance by being displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C may be included. .

  A predetermined effect such as an image display executed in accordance with a plurality of variable displays including the initial fluctuation in the variable display effect of the “pseudo-continuous”, such as stopping and displaying the pseudo continuous chance including the pseudo continuous chance symbol. This is called re-variation production. Note that the re-variation effect is not limited to the display by performing image display (for example, temporary stop display of pseudo-chance pattern) on the screen of the image display device 5 (for example, the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C). Any rendering operation using various rendering devices may be included.

  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 number of repeated executions (pseudo-continuous times) of pseudo-continuous fluctuation (re-variation) increases, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) than when the number of pseudo-continuous times is small. Get higher. Further, the production ratio may be controlled so as to change depending on the number of repeated executions of the pseudo continuous variation (number of pseudo continuous runs). For example, “reach determination” may be achieved by performing pseudo continuous variation twice, and “super reach determination” may be performed by performing pseudo continuous variation three times. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using such variable display operation of decorative symbols include, for example, “slip”, “expansion chance eyes”, “end development opportunity eyes”, “slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “sliding”, “variable” of “left”, “middle”, “right” from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the definite decorative symbol that is the variable display result is displayed. After changing the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a single or a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area 5L) of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols are displayed. And / or the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed. Thus, an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped is performed.

  In the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, the decoration of “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern that results in the variable display. In all of the 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 mode is set as a reach mode. Reach production begins. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity”, after variable display of decorative symbols is started, all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are 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. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  In the present embodiment, an effect state display in which the display mode changes in accordance with the progress of variable display during a predetermined period during variable display of decorative symbols, such as during all symbol variation periods (including after revariation) or during normal reach production execution. (For example, the meter display shown in FIGS. 16 and 17) may appear on the screen of the image display device 5. The effect state display can be changed to a plurality of kinds of effect stages from 0% (initial stage) to 100% MAX state (final state) in one variation display. The production status display changes to a mode closer to the final stage, triggered by the fact that the decorative pattern of the pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped in the production display production of the “pseudo ream”, the notice production to be described later is executed, etc. Yes (the meter accumulates). Such an aspect change overlaps, and before the decorative symbol is in the reach state, the reach state is displayed at a predetermined ratio at any of a plurality of predetermined timings, such as during the execution of reach after the reach state. It will be in the MAX state. In the MAX state, the super reach effect (super A, super B or super C) is executed at a predetermined rate in the variable display being executed. On the other hand, when the effect state display does not become the MAX state, the super reach effect is not executed. In this way, since it is related to whether or not the super reach effect with a high expectation degree of big hit is executed, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the effect state display.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike variable display effects such as reach production, “pseudo-ream” and “sliding”, for example, displaying a production image such as a predetermined character image or message image. 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” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. Anything that is executed (started) before reaching the reach state may be used. 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 display” and “step-up operation” 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 present embodiment, when the notice effect is executed, the effect state display changes toward the final state. With such a configuration, the notice effect and the effect state display can be associated with each other, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  In the “character display” notice effect, an effect display in which a character image prepared in advance at a predetermined position is displayed, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative design.

  In the notice effect of “step-up operation”, during the variable display of the decorative pattern, for example, an effect display that switches and displays a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance in a predetermined order on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example. An effect operation may be performed in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages. 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 switching.

  Further, the rate at which various types of super reach effects are executed varies depending on at which timing the effect state display is in the MAX state. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's interest in which timing the effect state display becomes the MAX state (specific mode). Further, the determination ratio of which of the plurality of types of super reach effects is executed depends on at which timing the effect state becomes the MAX state. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's interest in which timing the effect state display becomes the MAX state (specific mode).

  In the present embodiment, as an effect using the operation button 130, a special notification effect (button of FIG. 16D) for notifying whether or not the super reach effect is executed when the effect state display is in a specific mode. (Direction). In the button effect, an effect screen that prompts the player to press the operation button 130 is displayed. Then, the effect screen displayed is controlled so as to differ depending on whether or not the operation detection switch 131 detects a pressing operation. By executing such a button effect, it is possible to give an impression as if the player is participating in the effect and enhance the effect in conjunction with the effect state display.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display The finalized decorative symbol that is the result may be derived and displayed.

  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 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as 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 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number 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, There may be a random value MR4 for determining the figure display result. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. For the jackpot type determination random number MR2, the jackpot type which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit” is determined as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change” and “probability change”, for example. It is a random value used to The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR4 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. It is a random value.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A. In addition, various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. . The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, 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 and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command 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. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is used for determining the special figure display result determination. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. The numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not limited to those extracted when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first special figure and the first figure It may be extracted when a special figure game using two special figures is started.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 5A is a special figure game (first game) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. 1 special symbol display device 4 </ b> A, a special figure game using the first special figure) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 5 (B) is a special figure game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The holding data of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, command transmission setting at the time of start winning is performed (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a first start port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. The first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for designating that the first starting condition is established when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening. The second start opening prize designation command is an effect control command that designates that the second start condition is established by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening. In addition, transmission setting of a reserved memory number notification command for notifying the production control board 12 of the total reserved memory number may be performed. The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. The

  After executing the process of step S211, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S120 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  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 or the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  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 of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol 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 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 a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. In this processing, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in an open state may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” for the big hit type. do it. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  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 to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probable change state or the short time state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number count value may be updated by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer set at a predetermined position in the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number count value may be updated by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is determined to be either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is displayed as the special figure display result depending on whether or not the probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. In this determination example, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. More specifically, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than when probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or in the short time state. The Therefore, in the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is the jackpot type depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result as to which of a plurality of types. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the fluctuation random number buffer.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit).

  If the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing any of the processes in steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is obtained. A confirmed special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 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 it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is OFF in step S261, a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 9 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” which does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”.

  In the variation pattern of FIG. 9, a variation pattern (PA1-1 to PB1-2) in which the effect state display does not enter the MAX state in the middle of the change, and a process executed by the effect control board 12 as to whether or not to enter the MAX state. Variation patterns (PA2-1 to PB2-3, PA4-1 to PB4-3) determined in (1), and variation patterns (PB3-1 to PB3-6, PB5-1 to PB5-7) that are in the MAX state are Each is set. In the variation patterns (PB3-1 to PB3-6, PB5-1 to PB5-7) that enter the MAX state, a plurality of timings to enter the MAX state are set. The type of the super reach effect to be executed differs depending on whether the timing when the MAX state is reached is before or after the reach is established. Specifically, in the fluctuation pattern (PB3-1 to PB3-4, PB5-1 to PB5-4) where the timing when the MAX state is reached before reach is established, the reach effect of Super A is stopped, and the decorative pattern of the combination of the suspension is stopped In the fluctuation pattern (PB5-7) after the effect as if it was displayed (after the loss), the change effect of the super C reach effect is a predetermined timing (excluding after the loss) after the reach is established (during the normal reach effect). In (PB3-5 to PB3-6, PB5-5 to PB5-6), the reach effect of Super B is executed.

  FIG. 10A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. For example, in the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 8, by referring to the jackpot variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, FIG. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “big hit” at the determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 10B shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of loss. For example, in the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 8, based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, FIG. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” at the determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  In the determination example shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the ratio of the ratio (cumulative) determined at the time of big hit to the ratio (cumulative) determined at the time of losing is a variation pattern ( Fluctuation patterns (PB3-5 to PB3-6, PB5-5 to PB5-6) in which the reach effect of Super B is executed are better than PB3-1 to PB3-4, PB5-1 to PB5-4) It is set high. Therefore, the super hit reliability of Super B reach production is higher than Super A. Further, since the fluctuation pattern (PB5-7) in which the super C reach effect is executed is set only at the time of the big hit, the big hit reliability of the super C reach effect is the maximum (100%), and the super A and super It becomes higher than B. For this reason, the big hit reliability of the super reach effect to be executed differs depending on at which timing the effect state display (meter display) becomes the specific mode (MAX state). Therefore, the player's attention to the timing at which the production state display changes to determine the proportion of which production effect is executed is higher. As a result, it is possible to improve the production effect by the production status display and enhance the interest of the game.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S262 and S265 shown in FIG. 8, a special figure variation time that is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the variation pattern determination result is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). 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 in 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 for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After executing the process of step S267, command transmission setting is performed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the first variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  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 a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. 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. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  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 occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, 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 RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, 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 read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the movable effect member 60 The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the predetermined motion (for example, swinging or moving) is determined, determined, or set according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like.

  Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S175 in accordance with the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit). Select one of the processes to execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine are included.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit). Are read out, and various effect controls are performed during variable display of the decorative symbols. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final 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 finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. If it is determined that a hit designating command specifying the start of the big hit gaming state is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit effect processing. On the other hand, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The big hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. In the ending effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “0” in response to receiving an ending effect end command from the main board 11.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 11 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Is determined (step S501). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S501; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is displayed as a decorative symbol variable display mode. It is determined whether or not the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” that does not have a reach mode (step S502).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S503). As an example, in the process of step S503, first, a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative pattern to be stopped is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. 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, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter or the like is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; No), a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S504). As an example, in the process of step S504, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area 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, the 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 S501 that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S501; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the big hit combination is determined (step S505). . As an example, in the process of step S505, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for performance is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined.

  After executing the processing of step S503 or S505, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is a pattern that needs to determine whether or not the meter display is in the MAX state. It is determined whether or not there is (step S506). In the present embodiment, among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 9, among the variation patterns in which the super reach production is not performed, those in which the normal reach production is performed (PA2-1, PB2-1 to PB2-4, PAP4-1, In PB4-1 to PB4-3), it is not specified whether or not to enter the MAX state with the variation pattern. Therefore, it is necessary to determine when any of the variation patterns PA2-1, PB2-1 to PB2-4, PAP4-1, PB4-1 to PB4-3 is designated in the received variation pattern designation command. It is determined that the pattern is a certain pattern (step S506; Yes). In this case, it is next determined whether or not the meter display is set to the MAX state in the variable display and which timing is selected when the meter display is set to the MAX state (step S507). As an example, in the process of step S507, first, a numerical value indicating a random number value for determining the MAX state, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to enter the MAX state at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 13 by extracting data and referring to a MAX arrival determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 13 (determination example in a variation pattern in which the super reach effect is not executed), the meter display is not determined to be in the MAX state after reaching and after losing. On the other hand, when the super reach effect is executed, a variation pattern in which the meter display becomes the MAX state after reaching or losing at a predetermined rate is determined (see FIG. 10). Also, when the meter display is in the MAX state at the timing before reach, the selection ratio when the Super A reach effect is executed (FIG. 10) and the selection ratio when it is not executed (FIGS. 10 and 13). ) Differs depending on the number of re-variations at the time when the MAX state is reached. Thus, the determination ratio of the timing at which the meter display becomes the MAX state is different between the case where each super reach effect is executed and the case where it is not executed. As a result, since the ratio at which each super reach effect (super A, super B, or super C) is executed depends on the timing at which the effect state display (meter display) is in a specific mode (MAX state), the effect state The player's attention to the timing at which the display changes increases.

  A variable display effect determination process is executed (step S508). The variable display effect determining process is a process for determining various effect modes corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode or the case where the “pseudo-continuous” variable display mode is executed. Is included. In the variable display effect determination process, the timing at which the meter display changes (the meter accumulates) is determined depending on whether or not the meter display is in the MAX state, and at which timing the MAX display is in the MAX state. . For example, when the meter is in the MAX state, the stage immediately before the meter is in the MAX state by the timing when the meter is in the MAX state by using the effect determination random number updated by the effect random number update process. What is necessary is just to determine the timing which a meter accumulates so that a meter may accumulate. Then, in accordance with the timing at which the meter accumulates, the execution timing of the notice effect, the form of the notice effect to be executed, the display timing of the pseudo-continuous chance, and which pseudo-continuous chance are displayed may be determined. On the other hand, if the meter does not enter the MAX state, the presence / absence of the event that the meter accumulates (execution of the notice effect or display of the pseudo-continuous chance) and the mode thereof are set to such an extent that the meter does not enter the MAX state by the end of the variable display. decide. Alternatively, for each type of variation pattern and the determination result in step S507, the timing at which a predetermined meter display changes and an event in which a meter is accumulated according to the timing (execution of a notice effect or display of a pseudo consecutive chance) An effect determination table in which presence / absence and the mode thereof are registered is stored in the ROM 121, and the mode of the variable display effect is determined with reference to the effect determination table according to the type of the variation pattern and the determination result in step S507. May be.

  In the variable display effect determination process, when a variation pattern designation command instructing execution of a pseudo-continuous is received, a pseudo-continuous chance such as a pseudo-continuous chance symbol corresponding to a case where a pseudo-continuous variation is executed after reaching is configured. The temporary stop symbol to be determined is determined. The CPU 120 for effect control determines the same decorative pattern to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in order to set the decorative symbol variable display mode to the reach mode. The temporary stop symbol constituting the pseudo continuous chance may be determined by determining the pseudo continuous chance symbol for temporary stop display in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. At this time, in the variable display effect determined in step S507, if it is determined that the meter display is large (for example, 40%) due to the temporary stop of the chance, the meter display of the big hit combination does not accumulate. If it is determined, the decorative combination of the lost combination may be determined as the temporary stop symbol. In addition, after changing the decorative pattern variable display mode to the reach mode, the “slip” variable display for changing the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern by changing the decorative pattern again in the “right” decorative pattern variable display area 5R. In addition to performing an effect, a predetermined decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C so that a combination of decorative symbols constituting any of the pseudo-continuous chances is temporarily stopped and displayed. Also good. In this case, after executing the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, or the decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. By determining the temporary stop symbol constituting the quasi-continuous chance.

  After executing the variable display effect determination process in step S508, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S509). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 in accordance with the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, the determination result in the variable display effect determination process, or the like. Can be selected and set as a usage pattern. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S510).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S511). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S510 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 decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S512), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 11 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S521). ). As an example, in the process of step S521, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S521 (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not it is a notice effect execution period for executing the notice effect (step S522). The notice effect execution period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected in step S509 according to the content of the notice effect determined in step S508, for example. When it is a notice effect execution period in step S522 (step S522; Yes), effect operation control for executing the notice effect is performed (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, a notice effect in a predetermined effect mode is executed according to the notice effect control execution data (for example, display control data, audio control data, or lamp control data) read from the effect control pattern or the like. Therefore, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like.

  When it is not the notice effect execution period in step S522 (step S522; No), after executing the process of step S523, it is determined whether or not it is the effect state display period for displaying the effect state display ( Step S524). The effect state display period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected in step S509, for example. In the present embodiment, the period before the decorative symbol is in the reach mode in the variable display and the period during which the normal reach effect is being executed are defined as the effect state display period. When it is an effect state display period in step S524 (step S524; Yes), effect state display control for controlling the effect state display is performed (step S525).

In the process of step S525, the display created according to the display control data read from the effect control pattern or the like in order to control the meter display as the effect state display based on the determination result of the variable display effect determination process in step S508. A control command may be transmitted to the display control unit 123. In response to the display control command transmitted at this time, the display control unit 123 generates a predetermined video signal and supplies it to the image display device 5, so that the display mode is as if the meter is accumulated at the timing determined in step SS507. A meter display that changes can be realized.
In addition, although the process example in which the effect state display is displayed only in a part of the variable display period has been described here, a configuration in which the entire variable display period is displayed is also possible. In this case, step S524 may be omitted, and when the variable display effect process is executed, the effect state display control process of step S525 may be executed.

  When it is not the effect state display period in step S524 (step S524; No), after executing the process of step S525, it is determined whether or not it is the specific notification effect period for executing the specific notification effect ( Step S526). The specific notification effect period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected in step S509 based on, for example, the determination that the meter display is in the MAX state. In the present embodiment, a period until a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses from the timing when the meter display becomes MAX is set as the specific notification effect period. When it is determined in step S526 that it is the specific notification effect period (step S526; Yes), effect operation control for executing the specific notification effect is performed (step S527).

  As an example, in the process of step S527, in order to execute a specific notification effect period in a predetermined effect mode according to effect control execution data (for example, display control data or movable effect member control data) read from the effect control pattern or the like. In addition, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the motor drive circuit 16, and the like.

  In response to the drive control signal transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 or the like by the processing of step S527, the motor effect circuit 60 rotates the movable effect member motor 61, so that the movable effect member 60 is displayed. A specific notification effect that notifies that the meter display shown in FIG. 16C is in the MAX state, which moves as if the region is shielded, is executed.

  If it is not the specific notification effect execution period in step S526 (step S526; No), is the special notification effect execution period for executing the special notification effect (button effect) after executing the process of step S527? It is determined whether or not (step S527A). The special notification effect period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected in step S509 based on, for example, the determination that the meter display is in the MAX state before reach. In the present embodiment, the period from when the specific notification effect is ended after the meter display becomes MAX before reach until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses is set as the special notification effect period. When it is determined in step S527A that it is the special notification effect period (step S527A; Yes), effect operation control for executing the special notification effect is performed (step S527B).

  As an example, in the process of step S527B, a specific notification effect period according to a predetermined effect mode according to special notification effect control execution data (for example, display control data, audio control data, or lamp control data) read from the effect control pattern or the like. In order to execute the above, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the present embodiment, a predetermined operation effective period is set within the special notification effect period, and an effect screen that prompts the player to press the operation button 130 within the operation effective period is displayed. Then, when the operation detection switch 131 detects a pressing operation within the operation effective period, the effect control pattern is replaced so that an effect screen different from the case where the operation is not detected is displayed.

  When it is not the specific notification effect execution period in step S527A (step S527A; No), after executing the process of step S527B, it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect ( Step S528). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected according to the variation pattern. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S528 (step S528; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S529).

  As an example, in the process of step S523, a reach effect according to a predetermined effect mode (for example, display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, or the like) read from the effect control pattern or the like (for example, display control data, audio control data, or lamp control data). In order to execute the normal, super A, super B or super C reach effect), various commands are created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. That's fine.

  When it is not the reach effect execution period in step S528 (step S528; No), after executing the process of step S529, the simulation is performed based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern, for example. After performing the rendition effect control including the continuous re-variation effect and the decorative display variable display operation (step S530), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S521 (step S521; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S531). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S531; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S531 (step S531; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result is performed (step S532). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving a hit start designation command (step S533). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S534), and then the effect process during variable display is ended.

  In this embodiment, an example of the effect executed by one variable display is shown in FIG. The variation (a) in FIG. 15 shows an execution example of effects performed in accordance with the variation pattern PB5-7 in FIG. When the variation pattern PB5-7 is determined in step S262 in FIG. 8, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern PB5-7 is transmitted in step S268. In accordance with the transmitted variation pattern designation command, an effect control pattern for executing the effect of variation (a) is determined in step S508 of the variable display start setting process of FIG. In the variation (a), all the decorative symbols are first displayed in a variable manner and temporarily stopped (time T0 to T1). During this time, a 0% meter is displayed at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5. When the decorative pattern of pseudo chances is temporarily stopped at time T1, the meter display changes to 10% and the first pseudo fluctuation is executed (time T1 to T2). When the notice effect indicated by the black arrow is executed during the first pseudo continuous fluctuation, the meter display changes to 20%. Hereinafter, the second pseudo continuous fluctuation (time T2 to T3) and the third pseudo continuous fluctuation (time T3 to T4) are executed, and the meter display is a display mode in a stage before the MAX state (100%) ( 50%). Then, reach production is started (time T4).

  As a result of the reach effect, the meter display is in the MAX state at the timing after the effect is started as if the decorative symbol of the combination of losing is derived and displayed. After the specific notification effect (see FIG. 16B) for notifying that the meter display is in the MAX state is executed at the timing when the state is changed to the MAX state, the reach effect of Super C is started. After that, the jackpot combination decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot gaming state is started. In this way, the change in the meter display does not proceed as in the variation (a) (the meter does not accumulate), the normal reach effect is executed, and the meter display after the effect as if the display result of the variable display is “lost” Is in the MAX state, and the reach effect of Super C is executed, so that it is possible to give an unexpected feeling to the player who pessimistic about the result of the variable display. In addition, there is a possibility that the reach effect of Super C that will be “big hit” is always executed after the effect screen as if it was “lost” is displayed, so that the meter display changes greatly. Even if the presentation progress is not executed, it is possible to give the user a sense of expectation that will be a “hit”.

  Variation (b) shows an execution example of effects performed in accordance with the variation pattern PB3-6 (when lost) or PB5-6 (when big hit) in FIG. In the variation (b), the meter display is changed more than the variation (a) (a lot of meters are accumulated) before the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode (time T0 to T4). Then, a predetermined timing (for example, “right” and “left” decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, and the jackpot type is a decorative symbol corresponding to “non-probable change” or “probable change” during normal reach production execution. And the like, the meter display changes to the MAX state at the timing when the type of the decorative symbol that has reached the reach mode becomes clear. Then, the specific notification effect and the super B specific effect are executed. By executing such an effect, while the reach effect is being executed, the meter display (effect state display) becomes the MAX state (specific mode), and the super B reach effect with a high expectation degree of big hit is executed. Can give you a sense of expectation. Therefore, the production effect of reach production can be improved and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, when the decorative pattern is in a reach form and the player's expectation is raised, the meter display is further set to the MAX state, so that the effect of the effect state display can be enhanced.

  Note that the player presses the operation button 130 during the button operation valid period set during the normal reach production period as the timing when the meter display (production state display) becomes the MAX state (specific mode) during the execution of the reach production. The operation timing may be set. In this case, by changing the length of the specific notification effect according to the pressing timing, even if the time for executing the button operation is changed, the variable display change time may be adjusted to be constant. By changing the meter display to the MAX state at such a timing and developing the production to Super A, even if the normal reach production with a low hit reliability is not developed, the player has a sense of expectation. I can do it.

  Variation (c) shows an execution example of effects performed in accordance with the variation pattern PB3-4 (when lost) or PB5-4 (when big hit) shown in FIG. In the variation (c), the meter display (effect state display) becomes the MAX state (specific mode) at the timing (T5) until the decorative symbol reaches the reach mode (until any of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed). . Then, after the specific notification effect is executed, it is notified whether or not the Super A reach effect is executed with a button effect (special notification effect) as shown in FIG. Then, the reach effect of Super A is executed at a predetermined rate. By executing such an effect, whether or not the Super A reach effect is executed by the special notification effect (button effect) when the effect state display (meter display) is in a specific mode (MAX state). Since it can be beaten, the player's expectation is raised and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Variations (d) and (e) show an execution example of effects executed according to the variation pattern PB2-3 (when lost) or PB4-3 (when big hit) in FIG. Of these, the fluctuation (d) is the case where the fluctuation pattern PB2-3 or PB4-3 is determined in step S262 or S265 of FIG. 8, and when the change to the MAX state is determined in step S507 of FIG. This is a production execution example. In this case, the effect is executed in the same manner as the variation (c) until the execution of the special notification effect. Then, as the result of the special notification effect, it is notified that the reach effect of Super A is not executed (effect development failure), and the execution of the normal reach effect is resumed. With such a configuration, as a result of the special notification effect, not only the reach effect of Super A is executed (variation (c)) but also the effect when it is not executed can be executed. It is possible to ask whether or not the Super A reach effect is executed. On the other hand, the variation (e) is the effect when the variation pattern PB2-3 or PB4-3 is determined in step S262 of FIG. 8 and is determined not to change to the MAX state in step S507 of FIG. This is an execution example. In this case, the meter display is not in the MAX state, and the specific notification effect and the special notification effect are not executed. By setting such an effect example, whether or not the meter display is in the MAX state can be determined also by the effect CPU 120, and therefore the processing can be appropriately shared.

  An example of the effect screen displayed on the image display device 5 in the variation (c) of FIG. 15 is shown in FIG. In the variation (c) of FIG. 15, the meter display and the decorative pattern are displayed on a predetermined portion of the screen of the image display device 5 before the meter display is in the MAX state and before any decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. Is displayed (FIG. 15A). Then, when the meter display is in the MAX state at a predetermined timing (T5) before the decorative pattern is in the reach mode (FIG. 15B), the movable effect member 60 is the image display device 5 like a wiper as a specific notification effect. Is informed that the MAX state has been reached (FIG. 15C). Then, an effect image as if the door is opened is displayed as a button effect (FIG. 15D), and an image that prompts an operation of pressing the operation button 130 is displayed. When the player presses the operation button 130 and the operation detection switch 131 detects the pressing operation, an effect image is displayed as if the door opens and a landscape appears, and the reach effect of Super A is started. When the operation detection switch 131 does not detect the pressing operation, the super-A reach effect is started after displaying the image of FIG. 15D for a predetermined time. Then, the reach effect of Super A is started (FIG. 15E).

  FIG. 17 shows an example of the effect screen displayed on the image display device 5 in the variation (b) of FIG. In the variation (b) in FIG. 15, at a predetermined timing after the decorative symbol has reached the reach mode (here, the timing at which the type of the decorative symbol that has reached the reach mode has been determined to be “7”). The meter display becomes the MAX state (FIG. 17A). Then, the specific notification effect is executed as in FIG. 16C (FIG. 17B), and the reach effect of Super B is started (FIG. 17C).

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment displays an effect state (at one of a plurality of preset timings at a different rate depending on whether or not a super reach effect is executed). It is determined whether the meter display is in a specific mode (MAX state). For this reason, since the ratio at which one of the super reach effects relating to whether the display result of the variable display is a big hit depends on the timing at which the effect state display (meter display) becomes the specific mode (MAX state), the effect state display The player's attention to the timing of the change will increase. As a result, it is possible to improve the production effect by the production status display and enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, since the ratio of which of the plurality of types of super reach effects is executed differs depending on the timing at which the effect state display becomes a specific mode, the player's attention to the timing at which the effect state display changes increases. As a result, it is possible to improve the production effect by the production status display and enhance the interest of the game.

  Moreover, about the production | generation aspect of a super reach production, the ratio (big hit reliability) from which the display result of variable display turns into a specific display result can be varied. Therefore, the player's attention to the timing at which the production state display changes to determine the proportion of which production effect is executed is higher. As a result, it is possible to improve the production effect by the production status display and enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, the display state of the effect state display (meter display) is changed over a plurality of effect stages from the initial stage (0% state of the meter display) to the final stage (MAX state). Therefore, it is possible to present to the player which aspect the effect state display is from the initial stage to the final stage. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand how much the change in the production state display is progressing, and the production effect by the production state display is strengthened, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, when the effect state display (meter display) is in a specific mode (MAX state), a specific notification effect for notifying that the MAX state has been reached is executed. Therefore, it is possible to reliably notify the player at which timing the specific mode is achieved by the specific notification effect. Therefore, the timing at which the specific effect related to the ratio of the specific effect is performed becomes clearer by the player, and the effect of the effect by displaying the effect state is strengthened, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, when the effect state display (meter display) becomes a specific mode (MAX state), a special notification effect (button effect) for notifying whether or not one of the super reach effects is executed is executed. Therefore, since it is possible to ask whether or not the specific effect is executed by the special notification effect when the effect state display becomes a specific mode, the player's expectation can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be enhanced. .

  Moreover, the timing before the reach state is included as a plurality of types of timing at which the effect state display (meter display) becomes the specific mode (MAX state). Therefore, the player's sense of expectation can be increased even during a period until any identification information is first stopped and displayed in variable display. In addition to this, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by giving the player an unexpected feeling.

  In addition, the timing during the reach effect execution period is included as a plurality of types of timing at which the effect state display (meter display) is in the specific mode (MAX state). Therefore, during the execution of the reach effect, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the specific effect is executed in the specific state of the effect state display. Therefore, the production effect of reach production can be improved and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  As a specific example, in the above embodiment, the production status display (meter display) is specified at any one of a plurality of preset timings at different rates depending on whether or not the super reach production is executed. As an example of determining whether the mode (MAX state) is reached, Super A is used when the timing for entering the MAX state is before reaching the reach mode, and Super B is selected when reaching the reach (before losing). In the above description, the configuration is described in which the super C is executed when the display result of the variable display is after the effect as if it was “losing”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any one of a plurality of reach effects can be selected when the MAX state is reached at the same timing. In this case, for example, if the timing is before reaching the reach mode, execution of the reach effect of Super B is selected at a higher rate than Super A. On the other hand, if the timing is after reaching the reach mode, Super B is selected. In other words, it is only necessary to change the super reach production in a mode in which the ratio executed by the timing is high, such as selecting the execution of the reach production of Super A at a higher rate. Even with such a configuration, the player's attention to the timing at which the player changes the effect state display is increased. As a result, it is possible to improve the production effect by the production status display and enhance the interest of the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the presentation state display changes in one variable display has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the change in the presentation state display over a plurality of presentation state displays, such as a meter being accumulated from 0% to 50% in the first variable display and from 50% to 100% in the second time. It is also possible to configure to control the above. In this case, for example, the CPU 103 transmits the hold data including the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern as a command at the time of starting winning in step S211. To do. Then, in the variable display setting process, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation and the pending data of the fluctuation that has not yet been started, and spans a plurality of variable displays when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In step S508, the timing at which the presentation status display changes (the meter accumulates) is determined so that the presentation status display changes. Then, in the next variable display, the change of the effect state display may be started from the mode displayed last in the previous variable display. Specifically, the change (or the change and a predetermined number of changes following the change) does not execute the super reach effect, the variable display result is the change of the loss, and the change that executes the super reach effect following this. When the pattern is set, the effect state display is changed until a predetermined aspect (for example, 50% state) other than the specific aspect in the variable display in which the super reach effect is not executed, and in the next variable display, the predetermined state (50% The change of the production status display starts from (status). Then, the variable display for executing the super reach effect may be changed to a specific mode (MAX state) before the start of the super reach effect.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 that executes a so-called pseudo-continuous effect has been described as an example. However, the present invention can be applied even when the pseudo continuous effect is not executed. In this case, the timing at which the production state display changes may be changed to the temporary stop display at the chance in the pseudo-continuous production, and the execution timing of the so-called step-up notice.

  Moreover, the aspect of the special notification effect is not limited to meter display. For example, if the player can identify which of the plurality of stages in which the display state of the presentation state display is set from the initial stage to the final stage is visible to the player, It may be an arbitrary form such as a character to be played and a position of an accessory moving over a plurality of stages.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the button effect is described as an example in which the super reach effect is executed in the same effect process except for the presence / absence of the display of the image that opens the door even when there is no pressing operation by the player. However, the button effect is not limited to this, and if the player's pressing operation cannot be detected, a screen is displayed as if the decorative pattern of the lost combination has been stopped, and then the effect state display is again in the MAX state. It is possible to have any production configuration such as starting a super reach production.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the aspect of the production | presentation state display was demonstrated as one type, multiple types may be match | combined. For example, as a display mode of meter display, one may be determined from a plurality of meter displays of different colors. In this case, the meter display mode is determined by the meter display mode by determining the meter display mode at different ratios depending on whether or not the big hit gaming state is set or the super reach effect is set. Can be informed of the rate at which is in the MAX state. Therefore, interest in the aspect of the effect state display increases.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the display state of the effect state display gradually changes through a plurality of stages from the initial stage to the final stage has been described. However, it is also possible to produce an effect in which the display state of the effect state display changes from the initial stage to the final stage at once. Such effects can give the player an unexpected feeling.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is transmitted when the change is started. Although the example to do was shown, you may make it notify a variation pattern to a production control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine, the description has been given using the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a function of variably displaying special symbols and decorative symbols and a function of displaying various effect images. However, at least a part of the configuration and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device for executing predetermined effects such as the previous stage effect and the notice effect, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the game Various rendering operations including lighting operations in effect lamps and decorative LEDs can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. 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 gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer 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 60 ... Movable effect member 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 (1)

A gaming machine comprising variable display means for performing variable display, which can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state;
Based on the determination result of the determining means, a specific effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect;
Effect state display means for executing effect state display in which the display mode changes;
A specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect after the display state of the effect state display is changed to a specific mode when the specific effect is determined to be executed by the specific effect determining unit;
With
The production status display means can change the display mode of the production status display to a specific mode at any timing among a plurality of types.
The specific effect execution means is different from the plurality of types of effect modes at a different rate depending on at which timing the effect state display means changes the display mode of the effect state display to the specific mode. That specific production,
The effect state display means can change the display state of the effect state display over a plurality of effect stages.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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