JP2019072605A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine has notification performance execution means capable of executing: a specific performance including a first specific performance suggesting whether or not an advantageous game state is obtained and a second specific performance indicating that the advantageous game state is obtained; and a notification performance being a performance indicating that the advantageous game state is obtained, depending on execution of the specific performance. The notification performance execution means can execute a plurality of types of notification performances, can execute one notification performance when the first specific performance is executed, and does not execute the one notification performance when the second specific performance is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

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

  As a game machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device, and when the game medium is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a premium game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls There is something to be paid out to the player. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "variation") is provided when the gaming media wins in a predetermined winning area (starting condition is satisfied), and variable display of identification information in the variable display device There is one configured to be able to be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player when the display result of the is a specific display result (big hit symbol).

  There has also been proposed a gaming machine which switches to reach presentation with high jackpot reliability during reach presentation with low jackpot reliability (eg, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, there is no notification of the result of the reach effect before switching.

JP, 2006-305223, A

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has room for improvement in terms of improving interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention is:
A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
It is possible to execute a specific effect including a first specific effect indicating whether or not an advantageous gaming state is obtained, and a second specific effect indicating that an advantageous gaming state is obtained.
According to the execution of the specific effect, it is provided with notification effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect that is an effect indicating that an advantageous gaming state is to be achieved,
The notification effect executing means is
Multiple types of notification effects can be performed,
When the first specific effect is executed, one informing effect can be executed,
When the second specific effect is performed, the one notification effect is not performed.
According to such a configuration, interest can be improved.

(1) Other game machines
A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect (for example, reach effect) capable of displaying a success or failure effect result;
Special effect executing means for executing a special effect capable of displaying a success or failure effect result in place of the specific effect during execution of the specific effect (for example, a special effect pattern is set in step S610; An effect control CPU 120) for executing special effects in the variable display effect process;
After the effect result of the failure of the special effect by the special effect executing means is displayed, it is possible to display the effect result of the failure of the specific effect which has been executed before the execution of the special effect (for example, FIG. 21 (I) can be displayed after displaying the special rendering failure image 220h of)),
The specific effect includes a first specific effect indicating whether or not an advantageous gaming state will be obtained, and a second specific effect indicating that an advantageous gaming state will be obtained,
According to the execution of the specific effect, it is provided with notification effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect that is an effect indicating that an advantageous gaming state will be obtained,
The notification effect executing means is
Multiple types of notification effects can be performed,
When the first specific effect is executed, one informing effect can be executed,
When the second specific effect is performed, the one notification effect is not performed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to display the effect result of the specific effect, and it is possible to suppress the player's dissatisfaction.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The special effect execution unit reports whether or not a high expectation degree effect (for example, reach effect for all rotation reach) indicating that the degree of expectation for becoming an advantageous gaming state is high is generated (for example, the fluctuation pattern PA3 The special effect based on -5) may be made executable.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to special effects, and to improve the interest of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
When the special effect ends, the timing at which the effect result of the specific effect is displayed before the execution of the special effect is different from the timing at which the display result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed. (For example, after the super reach failure image 220i of FIG. 21 (I) is displayed, the decorative symbol 220j that constitutes the lost combination of FIG. 21 (J) may be displayed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly distinguish the effect result of the specific effect from the display result of the variable display of the identification information.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
As the specific effect, a first specific effect (for example, reach effect of super reach) indicating whether or not to be an advantageous gaming state, and a second specific effect indicating that an advantageous gaming state is to be (for example, all rotation reach Reach production) and,
Informing effect executing means (for example, steps S602 and S606 performing the informing effect performing the informing effect that is an effect indicating that the advantageous gaming state is to be achieved according to the execution of the first specific effect and the second specific effect The CPU 120 for effect control, which sets a pattern and executes notification effect in variable-display effect processing of step S172,
The notification effect executing means is
At the time of execution of the first specific effect, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of informing effects (for example, an effect of outputting a definite informing sound and an effect of operating a feature).
At the time of execution of the second specified effect, it may be possible to execute notification effect (for example, effect of operating a combination) in which a part of a plurality of types of notification effects are limited.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the notification effect from interfering with the second specific effect, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Specific gaming state control means (for example, the CPU 103 which executes the processing of steps S114 to S117) for controlling to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the predetermined condition;
A reproduction unit (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, sound control board 13) for performing control to reproduce music;
As the specific gaming state, a first specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state of "15R probability variation A"), and a second specific gaming state (for example, "5R probability variation") having a shorter period advantageous than the first specific gaming state Gaming state), and
The reproduction means is
It is possible to reproduce common music (for example, music A) in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state,
The timing to start the reproduction of the common music is made different between when it is controlled to the first specific gaming state and when it is controlled to the second specific gaming state (for example, as shown in FIG. 27, FIG. 28) The timing to start the reproduction of the music may be made different between the case of “15R definite variation A” and the case of “5R definite variation”.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably reproduce the common music without complicating the control.

It is a front view of a pachinko game 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 figure which shows an example of a production control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of start winning a prize judging processing. It is a figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR3. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table and a small hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a production | presentation pattern setting process. It is a time chart which shows the production | presentation aspect of super reach and all the rotation reach. It is a figure which shows the transition of the presentation at the time of super reach. It is a figure which shows the transition of the presentation at the time of all the rotation reach. It is a time chart which shows a branch of production when super reach A is performed. It is a figure which shows the transition of the presentation in case special presentation is performed. It is a block diagram which shows a voice control board. It is a figure which shows the kind of audio | voice, and the channel to be used. It is a time chart which shows an example of the state of the game at the time of super reach, and the sound outputted from each reproduction channel. It is a time chart which shows an example of the state of the game at the time of all the rotation reach, and the sound outputted from each reproduction channel. It is an example of composition of voice control data. It is a time chart in the case of reproducing a music. It is a time chart in the case of reproducing a music.

  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, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. In the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot and shot from a predetermined ball striking device.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is constituted of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc., and identifies each in a special view game as an example of a variable display game. Special symbols (also referred to as "special figures"), which are plural types of possible identification information (special identification information), are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. Do.

  In addition, 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" and symbols indicating "-", etc. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols, in which combinations of what are turned on and turned off in the 7-segment LED are different. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is configured of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special figure game and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols which are plural types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. Then, in response to any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B being started in the special figure game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special view game, the decorative symbol is variable in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5 The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed is stopped and displayed. The finalized decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during the variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the decorative pattern to be scrolled may be a finalized decorative pattern.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special figure game in synchronization with the special pattern game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B Then, variable display of a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol to be a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to stop display (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) identification information such as a decorative symbol and to end variable display. . On the other hand, during the variable display from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, the change speed of the decorative symbol is "0", and the decorative symbol is displayed. For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed in a definite manner, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, complete stop display of the decorative pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction.

  On the screen of the image display 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is disposed. In the start winning storage display area 5H, a holding display is performed to display the number of holdings of the variable display (the number of special drawing holding memories) corresponding to the special drawing game in a distinguishable manner. Here, when the variable display corresponding to the special view game is suspended, the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs on the basis of the start winning by (for example, passing). That is, although a start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing a variable display game such as a special view game or variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, a variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc., the hold of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is To be done. In this embodiment, the hold display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols (in the present embodiment, it is a circle or the like, and hereinafter also referred to as a hold display symbol) as the variable display being held. One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display being held. The pending variable display corresponding to the special view game using the first special view is represented by the on-hold display symbol displayed in the area on the left side in the starting winning a prize storage display area 5H. The pending variable display corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special view is represented by the holding display symbol displayed in the area on the right side in the start winning storage display area 5H.

  For example, the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning that the game ball enters the first start winning opening If the first start condition for starting the special view game using the first special drawing based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the number of first special view reservation memories is incremented by 1 (increment) And the execution of the special drawing game using the first special drawing is suspended. In addition, the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning that the game ball enters the second start winning opening If the second start condition for starting the special view game using the second special view based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the second start condition is satisfied, the number of second special view reservation storages is incremented by 1 (increment And the execution of the special drawing game using the second special drawing is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure reservation memory number is decremented by 1 and the special figure game is executed using the second special figure Is decremented by one.

  The number of pending storages of the variable display obtained by adding the number of the first special view pending storage and the number of the second special view pending storage is particularly referred to as the total pending storage number. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second to reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular It may refer to a concept including the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages, but excluding the total number of pending storages.

  In addition to or in place of the start winning storage display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of stored special figures may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning combination storage display area 5H, a first hold for specifying the number of special view hold storages to be identifiable on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B are, for example, the number corresponding to the upper limit (for example, "4") in each of the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number (for example, 4 Components) are configured. Here, the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  A movable effect member 60 is provided in the vicinity of a predetermined edge in the display area of the image display device 5 (here, in the vicinity of the right side). The movable effect member 60 is tilted toward the left side of FIG. 1 with the lower end portion as a fulcrum toward the image display device 5 side by the rotational drive of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG. A rendering model (rendering service device) is configured to advance to the front of the display area. That is, the movable effect member 60 can be changed between a non-tilting state extending in the vertical direction and the above-described tilting state by rotational driving of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG.

  Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A is provided, and on the right of the normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B is provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B has an electric tulip type role having a pair of movable wing pieces that changes between a closed state in which the vertical position is achieved by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character shown in FIG. (Normal motorized role) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is in the off state, so the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening Make it On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is in the on state, whereby the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening. Put in a state. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is normally open when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning port while the enlarged opening state is in the state when the solenoid 81 is on. Also, the game ball may be configured to be difficult to enter. As described above, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state such as the opening state where the gaming ball can enter or the opening state where the game ball can enter, and the closing state where the gaming ball can not enter or entry difficulty It is configured to be changeable to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the gaming ball is more likely to enter the second start winning opening than the second variable state.

  The game ball entering the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball entering the second starting winning opening formed on the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media) based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first special view reserve memory number is a predetermined number. If the upper limit value (for example, "4") or less, the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second special view reserve memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit For example, the second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of the winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. The numbers may be the same or different from each other. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out the gaming balls to be the winning balls, or may give a score corresponding to the number of gaming balls to be the winning balls.

  Below the regular winning ball device 6A, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided. The special variable winning prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2 and a specific area which changes to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is off, the big winning mouth door closes the big winning mouth, and the game ball enters the big winning mouth (for example, Do not pass. On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door opens the big winning mouth, and the game ball easily enters the big winning mouth Become. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state advantageous for the player to easily enter the game ball, and a closed state disadvantageously for the player because the game ball can not enter. In place of the closed state in which the game ball can not enter the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball having entered the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as winning balls based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23. Thus, when the game ball enters the large winning opening that is in the open state in the special variable winning ball device 7, for example, when the game ball enters the other winning opening such as the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, when the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter the special winning prize opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning hole is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by entering the gaming ball into the big winning hole, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes 2 states.

  An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs of 7 segments or dot matrix as in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, plural types different from the special symbol An ordinary symbol (also referred to as "common figure" or "ordinary figure") that is identification information is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of ordinary symbols is referred to as a common-play game (also referred to as a "normal-figure game"). Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The general drawing retention indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general drawing retention memory number as the number of effective passing balls passed through the passing gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, besides the above-described configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. 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 a plurality of general winning openings which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. It may be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a game ball entering one of the general winning openings is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided, and further, a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming 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 and the like) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a bat operating handle (operation knob) 31C is provided which is operated by a player or the like to fire a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area. For example, the hit ball operating handle adjusts the resilience of the gaming ball according to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball and a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device (stored ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided which holds (retains) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A which can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower tray, for example, at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is hit when the player holds the operating rod). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger or the like) while the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like) It should just be comprised. Inside the operating rod, a trigger sensor may be incorporated so as to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button.

  A controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2) including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod may be provided in the lower main body inside the lower portion of the stick controller 31A or the like. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit may be two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) disposed parallel to the board of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod as viewed from the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 Four transmission types combining the pair) and two transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged vertically to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation stick viewed from the player's side It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper tray is, for example, a push button 31B (in which a player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A)). See FIG. 2). The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor 35B may be provided inside the main body of the upper tray or the like at the installation position of the push button 31B, for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 31B.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13 and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Besides, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate, a touch sensor substrate, etc. are disposed on the back of the gaming board etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing 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 the first special figure or the second special figure The variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or performing the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 to control the variable display of the normal symbol by 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 (detection signals indicating that passage or entry of game media has been detected) from various switches for game ball detection, and transmits the signals to the microcomputer 100 for game control. The solenoid circuit 111 generates a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning on or off the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) for the ordinary electric role And the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening 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. And, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electric component for presentation such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative 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 audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. It has a function of controlling the control content for causing the electric component for effect such as a part to execute a predetermined effect operation and controlling the determined control content.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the effect control board 12 and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output voice based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. The processing circuit etc. which perform the audio | voice signal processing for this are 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, decorative LED, etc. The lamp driver circuit etc. which perform lighting / extinguishing drive in are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the start port switch (the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B), and the count switch 23 are transmitted to the main substrate 11. Wiring is connected. The various switches may be of any type that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called, for example. Further, the main substrate 11 is connected with a wire for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20 and the like.

  The control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 is relayed by the relay substrate 15. The control command transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 via the relay substrate 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. In the effect control command, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control an audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9 A lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED or the like may be included.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. The command 80XX (H) is a production control command (variation pattern command) for specifying a variation pattern of the production design that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns that can be used, which will be described later, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when the command 80XX (H) is received, the effect control microcomputer 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of the effect pattern.

  The command 8A01 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning opening designation command) for notifying that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening. The command 8A02 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning opening designating command) for notifying that effect when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C07 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether the result of the special figure game is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss, and also a big hit type in the case of a big hit. Here, the jackpot type indicates whether it is a definite variation, an indeterminate variation, or an exact variation, which will be described later, and whether the number of rounds of a large hit, which will be described later, is 15 times (15R) or 5 in the case of the definite variation Indicates which of (5R). In this embodiment, if the type of the big hit is 15R and positive variation, the types of positive variation are positive variation A and positive variation B. The odd variation A is a jackpot type in which 15 rounds of round games (normally open rounds) are executed, and the odd variation B is an interval longer than normal after 5 rounds of round games (normally open rounds) are executed It is a jackpot type in which the sixth round game is started later.

  Since the effect control microcomputer 120 determines the display result of the effect pattern in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C08 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C08 (H) are referred to as display result specification commands. The command 8C01 (H) (display result 1 designation command) designates a loss. The command 8C02 (H) (display result 2 designation command) designates the 15R big hit and the definite variation A. The command 8C03 (H) (display result 3 designation command) designates the 15R big hit and the definite variation B. The command 8C04 (H) (display result 4 designation command) designates 15R big hit and non-probability change. The command 8C05 (H) (display result 5 designation command) designates 5R big hit and definite variation. The command 8C06 (H) (display result 6 designation command) designates 5R big hit and non-probability change. The command 8C07 (H) (display result 7 designation command) designates a big hit and a probability. The command 8C08 (H) (display result 8 designation command) designates a small hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation start designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation start designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is to be started. The first symbol variation start specification command and the second symbol variation start specification command may be generically referred to as a special symbol specification command (or a symbol variation start specification command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or to start variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the effect symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Upon receiving the symbol determination designation command, the effect control microcomputer 120 terminates the variable display (variation display) of the effect pattern and derives and displays the display result.

  A command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started (initial setting). The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed (initial setting at restart). When power supply to the gaming machine is started, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise initialization designation Send a command The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for specifying a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command A 001 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command: fan fare designation command) for specifying the start of the fanfare in the case of the big hit (start of the big hit gaming state).

  In the jackpot gaming state, the fanfare is executed first, and then the jackpot gaming which is the main of the jackpot gaming state in which the opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 or the like (round game) is performed is executed. The ending is executed after the game. Fanfare is an indication or notification that the big hit gaming state has been started, that is, the big hit game is about to be started. The ending is an effect to notify that the big hit gaming state is ended, that is, the big hit game is finished.

    In the small hit gaming state, a small hit game which is the main of the small hit gaming state in which opening of the special variable winning prize ball device 7 or the like is performed is executed, and a small hit ending is executed after the small hit game. The small hit ending is an effect to notify that the small hit gaming state is ended, that is, the small hit game is ended.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (small hit start designation command) for specifying the type of the small hit and specifying the start of the small hit gaming state. In the case of the first small hit, a small hit start specification command in which "01 (H)" is set in the EXT data is transmitted, and in the case of the second small hit, the small data in which "02 (H)" is set in the EXT data A hit start specification command is transmitted, and in the case of the third small hit, a small hit start specification command in which "03 (H)" is set in the EXT data is transmitted, and in the case of the fourth small hit, the EXT data "04 A small hit start designation command in which "H" is set is transmitted.

  The command A2XX (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) for designating the release of the special variable winning prize ball device 7 for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A3XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the special winning opening) for designating closing of the special variable winning prize ball device 7 for the number (round) indicated by XX.

  The command A 601 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designated command: ending designated command) that designates the start of the big hit ending. The command A 603 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end designation command) for specifying the start of the small hit ending.

  The command B 000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is the normal state (normal gaming state). The command B 001 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state specifying command) for specifying that the gaming state is the time saving (favorable) state. The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number specification command) for specifying the remaining number of time reduction (advantage) states (how many times the time reduction state continues until the variable display ends). “XX” in the command B1XX (H) indicates the remaining number of time saving (favorable) states.

  The command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number specifying command) for specifying the total pending storage number obtained by adding the first special view pending storage number and the second special view pending storage number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total number of pending storages. The command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number designation command) for specifying the first special view pending storage number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the number of first special view reserved storages. The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number designation command) for specifying the second special view pending storage number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the second special view reserved storage number.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a program for game control, fixed data, etc., and a work for game control. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 for providing an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 for executing a control operation by executing a game control program, and updating of numerical data representing a random number independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103 Data reading operation to read out the data, reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 Also, a transmission operation for outputting various signals is performed.

  The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may be at least incorporated with the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, etc. may be externally attached.

  In the gaming control microcomputer 100, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the progression of the game is countable, for example, by the random number circuit 104 or the like. The random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers. The gaming 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 gaming control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be For example, a random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and updating the stored value periodically or irregularly by the CPU 103.

  The ROM 101 of the microcomputer 100 for game control stores various selection data, table data, and the like used to control the progress of the game, in addition to the program for game control. 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 make various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 101 also includes table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used by 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 variation patterns. Table data to be configured is stored. Various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is temporarily stored in the RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 in a rewritable manner.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores effect control programs, 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 random number circuit 124 for executing processing for determining control contents of the display operation in 5, and the like, the random number circuit 124 for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the effect control CPU 120, and I / O 125 And is mounted.

  As an example, the effect control board 12 executes a program for effect control read out from the ROM 121 by the effect control CPU 120 to execute a process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121, a change data write operation in which the effect control CPU 120 writes various change data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 in the RAM 122 Fluctuation data reading operation to read out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, reception operation to which CPU 120 for production control receives input of various signals from outside of production control board 12, CPU 120 for production control goes to outside of production control board 12 A transmission operation for outputting various signals 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. The effect control board 12 includes a wire for transmitting image data to the image display device 5 and a wire for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring or the like for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14 is connected. Furthermore, in the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a person's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected. Furthermore, a wire 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 .

  In the effect control board 12, for example, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the effect operation is counted by the random number circuit 124 or the like in an updatable manner. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, in the ROM 121, a plurality of determination tables prepared to make various determinations, determinations, and settings by the effect control CPU 120, table data forming the determination tables, pattern data forming the various effect control patterns, etc. It is memorized. The effect control pattern is, for example, process data including effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, etc. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used to control the effect operation.

  The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 generates various commands. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the content to be displayed by the image display device 5, and outputs a display control instruction to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. 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 instruction from the effect control CPU 120, and generates the image data. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control to execute variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed in the display screen of the image display device 5 or the like. As an example, in the display control unit 123, a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like may be mounted. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing which is more generally 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 any of non-volatile recording media such as a magnetic memory and an optical memory. It may be configured.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has, for example, an input port for taking in the 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 And including. For example, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, an instruction (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 13, and an instruction transmitted to the lamp control board 14 from the output port of the I / O 125 (Electrical decoration signal), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16 and the like are output.

  With the above configuration, the effect control CPU 120 causes the display control unit 123 to display the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the voice control board 13 to output voice, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 or the decorative LED via the lamp control board 14 To display the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, or to drive the movable effect member motor 61 via the motor drive circuit 16 to move the movable effect member 60. . In this manner, various effects (reach effect, movable effect member effect, message effects such as the image display device 5 displaying an image of a message for the player, effects for exciting the game, etc.) are executed.

  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 provided based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is launched based on the player having performed a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) the hitting operation handle installed at the lower right of the front of the case in pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is shot toward the game area by a shooting motor or the like included in the device. When the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area enters the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the gaming ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 2 Thus, the first start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the establishment of the first start condition, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A starts Be done.

  Also, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the establishment of the second start condition, for example, due to the end of the previous special drawing game or the big hit gaming state, the special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display device 4B is started Be done. However, when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the gaming ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball having passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, a common drawing start condition for executing variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the fact that the common drawing start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is established, for example, that the previous common drawing game has ended, the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time passes, the determined normal symbol as the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (common symbol per symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per common symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol in the common drawing is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "general drawing lost". In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol becoming "per common figure", the open control and the enlargement open control are performed such that the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is tilted The closing control or the normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when the predetermined time has elapsed. Whether or not to make the variable display result of the normal symbol "per common drawing" as the predetermined specific display result is the variable display result when the common pattern game by the normal symbol display 20 is started, etc. It is decided (predetermined) before deriving and displaying.

  When the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started Whether to make the variable display result of the symbol a "big hit" as a predetermined specific display result or whether to make a "small hit" as a special display result different from the specific display result It is decided (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. 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 or the variation pattern is the microcomputer 100 for gaming control of the main substrate 11 shown in FIG. From the stage to the effect control board 12.

  After the special view 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 has passed, a finalized special symbol to be a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. "Left", "Medium" and "Right" decorations arranged on the screen of the image display 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, or in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the finalized special display result of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a finalized ornamental symbol as a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the image display device 5.

  When the jackpot symbol predetermined as the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special drawing display result) becomes a "big hit" (specific display result), and an advantageous value is given to the player It is controlled to the big hit game state as a specific game state. That is, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special image display result) becomes a "small hit" (special display result), which is different from the specific gaming state It is controlled to the small hit game state as a special game state. As the variable display result of the special symbol, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special image display result) becomes "loss".

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5” and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is a small hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a “-” symbol Design as a lost design. In addition, each symbol such as big hit symbol or small hit symbol or lost symbol in the special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special drawing game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, the special symbol common to both of the special figure games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit game state, the big winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player. Then, continue the large winning opening in 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 large winning opening and a winning ball is generated A round game (also referred to simply as a "round") to be released is executed. In a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the special winning opening is closed, making it difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When the gaming ball enters the big winning opening, the winning switch is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball each time the detection is made. The round game in the jackpot gaming state is repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (for example, "15") is reached.

  When the special figure display result is "big hit", the case where the big hit type becomes either "non-probability change", "probability change", or "probability" is included. For example, when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "3" is derived and displayed as the variable symbol result of the special symbol, the jackpot type becomes "non-probability change" and the jackpot symbol indicating the number "7" is jackpotted when the jackpot is displayed When the type is "probable" and the jackpot symbol indicating the number "5" is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is "probable". When the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", the special variable winning ball device 7 is set as the first state advantageous to the player (opening the big winning opening) as a round game in the jackpot gaming state. A normal open round is performed in which the upper limit time is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds). On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable", the upper limit time for making the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state (big winning opening open) is relatively short as a round game in the jackpot gaming state A short open round is performed, which is a time (e.g., 0.1 second). The jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed is also referred to as a normal opening jackpot state or a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a short-term opening big-hit state or a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “probable”, the upper limit time to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term opening round (the big winning port by the big winning port door The upper limit of the open period is a second period (e.g., 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. The same control as in the case where the normal opening round is performed may be performed except that the opening period of the big winning opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when the short-term opening round is executed, the number of second rounds (for example, "2") in which the number of round game executions is smaller than the number of first rounds (for example, "15") which is the number of executions of the normal opening round. It may be). That is, the big hit gaming state in which the short opening round is executed is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily enters the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed. Is a second period which is shorter than the first period, and it may be at least one of the second round number in which the number of round game executions is smaller than the first round number.

  When the short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if the game ball is won in the large winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the special winning opening being the second period (0.1 second or the like), there may be a big hit gaming state in which the balls (prize balls) can not be obtained substantially.

  The first specific gaming state may be any one having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the second specific gaming state, and the second specific gaming state may have a lower degree of advantage for the player than the first specific gaming state As long as it is a thing, these aspects should just be appropriate. The second specified gaming state may not be advantageous to the player.

  When a small hit symbol predetermined as a special symbol variable display result is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special image display result) becomes a "small hit" and is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state . In this small hit gaming state, similarly to the short-term opening round, a variable winning operation is performed to change the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player by opening it. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state for the second period is repeatedly executed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the variable display result is "small hit" may be maintained.

  After the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability that the variable display result will be the "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to the positive change state higher than the normal state based on the establishment of the predetermined probability change control condition There is. The definite change state is controlled to continue until a predetermined definite change termination condition is satisfied, such as the next big hit gaming state being started. Also, after the big hit gaming state ends, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short time state where it is shorter than the normal state. The short time state has a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state, and for example, the average variable display time is different. The time saving state is controlled so as to continue until one of the time saving end conditions is first established among the fact that the variable display of the predetermined number of times has been executed and that the next big hit gaming state is started. . The definite change state is controlled so as to be continued until one of the fixed change termination conditions of the other is established first among the variable display of a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit gaming state It may be done.

  As an example, when the jackpot type is "non-deterministic", after the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes a time saving state. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable change" or "probable", after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes a time saving state and a probability changing state. After the small hit gaming state ends, the previous gaming state to be the small hit gaming state continues. However, if the number of times the special figure game is executed in the short time state has reached a predetermined number of times when the special view game in which the variable display result is "small hit" is executed, the short time state is displayed after the small hit game state ends. May end and enter a normal state.

  In the time saving state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening more easily than in the normal state, and the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state (open state or enlarged open state) and the second variable state Change to the closed state or the normally open state). For example, control to shorten the variation time of the normal symbol (general figure variation time) in the regular game by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state or the variable display result of the regular symbol in each regular game Control to improve the probability of being “per-figure” than in normal condition, tilt control time to perform tilting control of movable wing in ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result becoming “per-flat” Is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode by the control to make the length of the ball longer than that in the normal state, and the control to increase the number of tilting times more than in the normal state. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. As described above, control for changing the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode is referred to as high open control (also referred to as "time-saving control" or "high base control"). Be done. By being controlled to such a short time state, the time required for the next variable display result to be a "big hit" is shortened, and a special gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is attained.

  For example, when high opening control is not being performed and the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "probable", the positive change state is performed after the big hit gaming state ends, although time change state is performed. Alternatively, the high release control may not be performed. In addition, when the game state before the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" is at least a short time and high open control is being performed, high open control even after the end of the big hit game state May be performed.

  It should be noted that the high open control is performed when the short state is said to be "high base state", "high base", etc., and the non-time-saving state is also called "low base state", "low base". The certainty state in which the certainty change control is performed is said to be “high certainty state”, “high certainty” and the like, and the gaming state not definite change state is also considered as “low certainty state” and “low certainty”. The gaming state when in a definite variation state and a short time state is also referred to as a "high probability high base state", "high probability high base", and the like. The game state when the time change state is not a definite change state is also referred to as "low probability high base state", "low probability high base", and the like. The game state when it is in a definite change state without being in a short time state is also referred to as "high probability low base state", "high probability low base", and the like. The normal state which does not become either the short time state or the definite state is also referred to as "low probability low base state", "low probability low base" and the like.

  The game ball used as a game medium in pachinko gaming machine 1 and the record information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have a valuable value which can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity, for example Just do it. Alternatively, the recorded information of the gaming balls and the scores may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have a valuable value that can be used for playing the game again with the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In addition, the game value that can be awarded in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the payout of the game ball serving as a winning ball or the provision of a score, and for example, control to a big hit gaming state or special gaming state such as a probability change state To control, to be the first round number (for example "15") that the upper limit number of round games that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is more than the second round number (for example "7"), execute in time saving state The upper limit number of possible variable display becomes the first number (for example, "100") that is larger than the second number (for example, "50"), and the big hit probability in the positive change state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50) The high first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of times of consecutive chanting which is the number of times of being repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state is more than the second consecutive chan number (for example Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  In "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in first special symbol display device 4A Among the special drawing games using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B, variable display of the decorative design is started in response to the start of one of the special drawing games. Then, a period from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when variable display is ended by stop display of the decorative symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. In the (during variable display period), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, with the reach mode, a decorative symbol ("reach variation symbol") which is not displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination The term “display mode” also refers to a display mode in which the fluctuation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative patterns are synchronously fluctuated while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in "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 decorative pattern display area (for example, "inside") which is not displayed as stopped when the decorative pattern (for example, the decorative symbol showing "7" alphanumeric characters) constituting the defined big hit combination is stopped and displayed In the display mode in which the decorative pattern changes in the symbol display area 5C, etc., or the decorative pattern is a big hit in all or part of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is a display mode which is fluctuating synchronously while constituting all or a part of the combination.

  In addition, in response to the reach mode, the variation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Or, by changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the fluctuation mode of the decorative pattern, a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach mode is executed. May be Such a rendering operation such as display of a character image or change in display mode of a background image, reproduction display of a moving image, or change in change mode of a decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect display). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, etc. An operation mode different from the operation mode may be included. Further, in this embodiment, the reach effect is a specific effect capable of displaying the effect result of success or failure. That is, it is an effect result of success that the reach effect is executed and the variable display result is "big hit", and an effect result of failure that the variable display result is "loss".

  As the rendering operation in the reach rendering, a plurality of types of rendering patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (rendering modes) may be prepared in advance. And, depending on the presentation mode in each reach production, "big hit" (in this embodiment, the big hit type is "big hit" that is "probable variation" or "non-probable variation", but includes "probability" The possibility of becoming a "big hit" may be different (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability", "expected degree" or "big hit expectation"). That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be the "big hit" can be differentiated depending on which of the plurality of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are set in advance. The reach effects of the super A and B are reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight. Below, the reach production of super A and B may be called super reach A and B, and the reach production of normal may be called normal reach.

  Super reach A and B are reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight. In the super reach A and B, for example, the fighting characters may be different, and the super reach A and B may be set to different presentation modes. In Super Reach A or B, when the predetermined character wins the battle, the variable display result is "big hit", and when the predetermined character loses the battle, the variable display result is "loss". In such reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight, an effect in which a predetermined character wins a fight is an effect result of success in a specific effect, and an effect in which a predetermined character loses in a fight is an effect result of failure in a specific effect Become.

  Note that super reach A may be executed (may be developed into super reach A) after execution of a predetermined reach (for example, normal reach). For example, when the normal reach is executed but the super reach A does not develop, the variable display result is "loss". On the other hand, when developing into Super Reach A, the variable display result may be a "big hit".

  Depending on which reach effect is executed, the variable display result of the variable display may become "big hit" (in the present embodiment, "big hit" where the big hit type is "non-probability change" or "probability change") The jackpot expectation) changes. For example, the jackpot expectation rate is higher when super reach A or B is executed than when normal reach is executed. Further, among the super reach, when super reach A is executed, the jackpot expectation degree is higher than when super reach B is executed.

  The jackpot expectation is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) / {(probability that the effect will be executed at the time of big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) + (except for big hit time (Probability that the effect will be executed) × (probability that will not be a big hit)}) (If the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result will always be a “big hit”. Hereinafter, the big hit expectation The same for degrees).

  When the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is "big hit", a finalized decorative figure to be a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", it is identical to the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is only necessary to derive and display a finalized decorative symbol to be a big hit combination by arranging and stopping and displaying the decorative symbols. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable", the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R constitute predetermined short-term opening chance eyes on a predetermined effective line By stopping and displaying the decorative symbol to be displayed, a finalized decorative symbol as a special display result may be derived and displayed. Also, when the jackpot type is "probable", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a reach mode, a finalized decorative symbol to be a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as a "reach losing combination") is derived and displayed Sometimes. When the special view display result is "small hit", the decorative symbol that constitutes the short-term opening chance is displayed in a stopped manner, as in the case where the special view display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable". It is sufficient if there is a case in which a finalized decoration pattern to be a special display result is derived and displayed, or a finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined reach combination is derived and displayed.

  When the jackpot type is “non-deterministic change”, a definite decoration pattern to be a non-probability change big-hit combination may be derived. For example, the fixed decorative symbol to be the non-probable variation big hit combination has symbol number “1” which is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, “right” in the image display device 5, for example. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are “2”, “4”, “6” and “8” is “left”, “middle” and “right” The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed on the predetermined effective line and stop-displayed, and may be one type of finalized decorative symbol that is a big hit combination. A decorative symbol whose symbol number constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination is an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” in this way is called a non-probable variation symbol (also referred to as “normal symbol”) .

  When the jackpot type is "ceremony change", a finalized decorative symbol may be derived which is a non-probable variable jackpot combination, or a finalized decorative symbol which may be a probability variation big hit combination may be derived. For example, the fixed decorative symbols to be used in the probability variation big hit combination have symbol numbers “1” to “1” which are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle” and “right” in the image display device 5, for example. Among the decorative symbols of "8", any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are "1", "3", "5" and "7" is "left", "middle" and "right" It is displayed on the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R and is stopped and displayed, and it is sufficient if it is one kind of a finalized decorative symbol that is a big hit combination. A decorative symbol whose symbol number constituting the probability variation big hit combination is an odd number “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” in this way is called a probability variation symbol.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol that the finalized decorative symbol becomes the non-probable variation big hit combination or the positive variation big hit combination, the re-lottery effect may be executed. In the re-lottery effect, for example, after temporarily displaying a decorative pattern to be a non-probable variation big hit combination on the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the image display device 5, for example The left "," "middle", "right" decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R again in the state that the same decorative symbol is aligned, and decorative symbol (probable symbol) and non-deterministic big hit combination, Of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) to be the probability variation big hit combination, one is displayed as a finalized display symbol (final stop display) as a finalized decorative symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probability change”, the decoration pattern that has been temporarily stopped is re-varied as the re-lottery effect, and then the determined decoration that becomes the non-probability change big hit combination A re-lottery disappointing effect is performed to derive and display the symbol. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "certain change", the decoration pattern that has been temporarily stopped is re-varied as the re-lottery effect, and then the fixed decoration becomes the positive change big hit combination The re-lottery winning effect for stopping and displaying the symbol may be performed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be performed.

  When the jackpot type is "probable change", the decoration pattern which is non probability change big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decoration pattern, and the re-lottery effect is executed during the variable display, and the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be a positive change state may be notified. During the jackpot promotion state, during the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, in the jackpot gaming state, from the end of any round in the jackpot gaming state to the start of the next round In the period from the end of the last round to the start of the next variable display game, etc., a definite change notification of whether to control in a positive change state or not is performed. Note that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion promotion may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state or the like. The jackpot promotion promotion that is executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state may be referred to in particular as "ending promotion promotion". The start of control to be a probability change state may be notified without the re-lottery effect or the jackpot promotion effect being executed.

  When the special drawing display result is "loss", the decorative display forming the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without the variable display mode of the decorative design being the reach mode, and the non-specific display result The finalized decorative design that is In addition, when the special figure display result becomes “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the decorative pattern that constitutes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach losing combination”) is stopped and displayed As a result, a finalized decorative symbol that is a nonspecific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, 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 initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 having 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 disable state and executes predetermined game control timer interrupt processing. The game control timer interrupt process includes, for example, a switch process, a main side error process, an information output process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, and a command control process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Includes processing to control the progress of the

  The switch process is a process of determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 through the switch circuit 110. The main side error processing is processing for diagnosing abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enabling generation of a warning if necessary according to the result of the diagnosis. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number updating process is a process for updating at least a part of the plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by software.

  As an example, random numbers for special display display determination, a random number MR2 for determination of a big hit type, and a random number MR3 for variation pattern determination are used as random numbers for gaming used on the main substrate 11 side. It should be included (see FIG. 6). The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination determines the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a "big hit" or not, and determines the variable display result as a "small hit". It is a random number used to determine whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state, it can take any value from "1" to "65535". When the variable display result is "big hit", the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type determines the big hit type to any of a plurality of types such as "non-probability change", "probability change" or "probability" It is a random number value used for and can take any value of "1"-"100". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, and “1” to “251 It can take one of the following values:

  In the special symbol process process included in the timer control process for game control, the value of the special view process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display in the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operation and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process processing controls the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 20, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the tilting operation setting of the movable wing in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, etc. 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 or the like. As an example, in the special symbol process processing and the ordinary symbol process processing, the transmission setting of the control command (such as the effect control command) is set to the command transmission table (predetermined for each command in the ROM 101 according to the effect control command to be sent ) Is specified (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102), etc., and provided in the RAM 102 in the command control process. Of the output ports included in I / O 105, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address etc. in ROM 101) Send the production control command After setting control data to the output port for setting the predetermined control data to the output port of the effect control INT signal and setting the effect control INT signal to the on state for a predetermined time and then turning it off, etc. It enables transmission of effect control commands (effect control commands set for transmission) based on settings in the transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 5 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 opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the number of first special drawing pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special drawing game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit 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 (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, thereby suspending the first special view. It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the starting opening which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to "1" (step S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is off at step S201 (step S201; No), or when the number of first special view storages has reached the upper limit at step S202 (step S202; Yes) Whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is on is determined based on a detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the number of second special view pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special view game using the second special view, is a predetermined upper limit It is determined whether (for example, "4") is set (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second hold storage count value, which is a storage value of a second hold storage count counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, to hold the second special view hold. It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure storage number is not the upper limit (step S205; No), the starting opening buffer value is set to "2" (step S206). If the second starting port switch 22B is not on (step S204; No), or if the number of second tomogram storage is the upper limit (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is ended.

  After one of the processes in steps S203 and S206 is executed, the pending storage count value corresponding to the starting opening buffer value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first pending storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second pending storage number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 (increment when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special view game using the first special figure is satisfied). ) To be updated. Also, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1 (increment when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special view game using the second special figure is satisfied). ) To be updated. At this time, the total on-hold storage number count value, which is the storage value of the on-hold storage number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined gaming 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 value data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted. Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored as hold data at the top of the empty entry in the special view hold storage unit according 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 view hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 7 (A). On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the hold data is set in the second special view hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 7 (B).

  The first special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7A is not yet started although the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first start winning occurs. The reserve data of the special drawing game (the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the order of detecting the game balls) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first start condition by the entry of the game balls. The number of stored data is the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for variation pattern determination Are stored until a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4") is reached. The reserve data thus stored in the first special view reserve storage unit indicates that execution (variable display) of the special view game using the first special view is suspended, and the variable display result in the special view game ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect of super reach etc.) It becomes pending storage information.

  The second special figure reserve storage unit shown in FIG. 7 (B) is still started although the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second start winning occurs. Hold data of no special figure game (special figure game using second special figure in second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) to the second start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second start condition by the entry of the game balls. The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc. It stores until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the second special view reserve storage unit indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special view game using the second special view is suspended, and the variable display result in the special view game ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect of super reach etc.) It becomes pending storage information.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting such as a start winning prize opening designation command is performed according to the start mouth buffer value (step S211). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 performs a first special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A on the effect control board 12. A setting for transmitting a first start winning opening designation command, which is an effect control command for notifying that the start condition is established, is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second special game for executing special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B to the effect control board 12 A setting for transmitting a second start winning opening designation command, which is an effect control command for notifying that the start condition is satisfied, is performed. Furthermore, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control board 12 of the first special view pending storage number (which may be specified from the first pending storage number count value etc.) The setting for transmitting the first pending storage number designation command to be performed is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 causes the effect control board 12 to hold the second special view hold storage number (from the second hold storage number count value etc.) Perform settings for sending a second pending storage count specification command for notifying. For example, after the special symbol process processing is completed, the start winning opening designation command and the pending storage number designation command set in this way are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process. Be done. In addition, regardless of the starting opening buffer value, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the total hold storage number designation command.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S212). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S212; "2"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S213), and the starting winning combination is made. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "1" (step S212; "1"), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214), The process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a starting winning combination of valid gaming balls, it is possible to surely complete the processing based on the detection of both starting starting winning combinations.

  The 1st start winning a prize mouth specified command here is the production control baseplate 12 as the production control information which notifies the increase of the 1st special figure reservation memory count, when the 1st starting condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the 1st start winning a prize Sent to the Further, the second start winning opening designation command is used as effect control information of effect control board 12 for notifying an increase in the second special view reservation storage number when the second start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning. Sent to the side. Here, the first starting winning opening designation command and the second starting winning opening designation command notify which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has entered and the starting winning has occurred. At the same time, it is transmitted as hold notification information specifying which of the first special figure hold storage number and the second special view hold storage number has increased.

  The first reserve storage count specification command and the second reserve storage count specification command correspond to the start of the execution of the special figure game, etc. when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be sent. Alternatively, when the number of pending storages increases, the pending storage number addition specification command (the first pending storage number addition is a rendering control command indicating that the first special view pending storage number or the second special view pending storage number has increased) A production control command indicating that the number of first special view pending storages or the number of second special view pending storages decreases when the number of pending storages decreases while transmitting the designated command or the second pending storage number addition designation command) Alternatively, a pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. Select and execute one of the following processing.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or 4A is based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special view pending storage unit or the second special view pending storage unit. A determination is made as to whether or not the special drawing game is to be started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit" is based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined to be any of a plurality of types such as "non-probability change", "probability change", and "probability". The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, the finalized special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B (big hit symbol or Small hit design, lost design either) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “1”.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 in FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether the number of second special view reservations is “0” (step S 231). The second special figure reservation storage count is the number of reserved storages of the special view game using the second special view by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second hold storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”.

  When the number of second special figure holding storages is other than "0" at step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the top area of the second special drawing holding storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to holding number "1") The numerical value data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as pending data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (the second starting winning) at the second starting winning opening is read out in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, the second special storage storage count is updated by subtracting one, for example, by subtracting the second storage storage count value by one, and the second special storage storage is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers "2" to "4") lower than the pending number "1" in the second special view pending storage unit is advanced by one entry each shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special feature designation buffer value, which is the storage value of the variation special feature designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the number of second special figure holding memories is "0" at step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the number of first special drawing holding memories is "0" (step S235). The first special view reservation storage number is the number of suspension storages of the special view game using the first special view by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first pending storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”. As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is “0”, and the number of first special views suspension storage is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special view game using the second special view starts being executed with priority over the special view game using the first special view.

  In addition, regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening when the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting winning opening. The starting opening data indicating which of the second starting winning opening and the game ball has entered is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding data together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, The order in which the start conditions are satisfied may be specified for the special-figure games corresponding to the respective hold data.

  Subsequent to the process of step S 236, the first TOC pending memory number is updated to be decremented by 1 by, for example, subtracting 1 from the first pending memory number count value, and so on. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers “2” to “4”) lower than the pending number “1” in the first special view pending storage unit is advanced one entry at a time shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special feature designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is determined to be "big hit", "small hit" or "lost" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in the use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination designates the special figure display result as "big hit". It may be allocated according to the presence or absence of probability change control in the probability change state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability change state) as the determination result of “small hit” or “loss”. The CPU 103 reads, from the variation random number buffer, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determination of the special view display result included in the game random number temporarily stored in the variation random number buffer in step S232 or S236, and the gaming state is in a definite state By referring to the special chart display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is a numerical value data indicating the random number value MR1, the game state is irregular depending on whether or not it is a definite change state The determination result of either “big hit”, “small hit” or “losing” assigned to the determined value corresponding to the numerical value MR1 may be determined as the special map display result. The CPU 103 determines that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on in the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on. do it. For example, when the random number value MR1 is "9000", the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is "big hit" when the probability change flag is on (when probability change control is present), and the probability change flag is When it is in the off state (when there is no probability change control), it is determined that the special figure display result is to be "lost".

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when the probability change control is performed in the probability change state, the special view display result is “at a higher rate than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. It is determined to be a "big hit". Therefore, for example, based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is "probable" by the jackpot end processing of step S117 shown in FIG. When the present is a definite change state in which the definite change control is performed, the special view display result is more likely to become a "big hit" and a big hit game state than when the definite change control is not performed in the normal state .

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the special map display result determined by the process of step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). If the special view display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241) .

  In addition, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type as any one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S 242, a jackpot type determination table shown in the example prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in the use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination is that this special view game (variable display) uses the first special view or the second special view Are assigned (for example, according to whether the random number value is read from the first special view hold storage unit or the second special view hold storage unit). For example, in FIG. 9B, the determination value is assigned to each of a plurality of jackpot types. Specifically, in the case of the first special drawing, the determination result of "certain change", "non definite change", "probable", and in the case of the second special drawing, "probable change" or "non definite change". Is assigned to Furthermore, in the case of either "positive variation" or "non-negative variation", the number of rounds of the big hit is assigned to the determination result of 15 times (15R) or 5 times (5R) .

  The CPU 103 reads, from the variation random number buffer, numeric data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation at step S232 or S236, and the first special figure game is the first Set in the use table based on whether it is the one using the special drawing or the second special drawing and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination read from the variable random number buffer By referring to the determined big hit type determination table, the random number value according to whether this special view game (variable display) uses the first special view or the second special view. One of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value corresponding to MR2 may be selected. For example, when the big hit classification determination table of FIG. 9B is used and the random number MR2 is "75", the CPU 103 determines whether the present special figure game uses the first special figure or not It is determined whether it is a game using a special figure (for example, it can be determined whether any of the processes in steps S232 and S236 has been performed), and the special figure game this time is a game using a first special figure ((1) When the process of step S232 is performed), the "probable" is determined (selected) as the big hit type, and when the special figure game this time uses the second special figure (the process of step S236 is performed) If it is determined that “15R probability B” is the big hit type (selected).

  Further, in FIG. 9 (B), the determination ratio of the jackpot type is made different depending on whether the variation feature is the first feature or the second feature. More specifically, the jackpot type does not become "probable" in the second in the variation special figure in the second special figure. In addition, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be "probable" becomes higher when the variation feature is the second feature than when the variation feature is the first feature. As described above, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different ratio depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special view game.

  When the gaming state is in the short time state, the high opening control is performed, and in the advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening, the first variable state winning device 6B is in the first variable state (opened state or enlarged It may be changed between the open state) and the second variable state (closed state or normally open state). When the special view display result is determined to be "big hit" based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening when such high opening control is being performed, the big hit type is "probable" By limiting so as not to be determined, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game entertainment due to the extension of the game. When the variation special figure is the second special figure, the jackpot type may be set so as not to be determined as “probable” as compared to the case where the variation special figure is the first special figure.

  After the process of step S242 is performed, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). In the big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, the CPU 103 sets a big hit type buffer setting value (for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of "non-deterministic change", "0" in the case of "5R specific change", "2" in the case of "15 R specific change A", "3" in the case of "15 R specific change B" In the case of “5R definite variation”, the “big hit type” may be stored by storing “4” and “5” in the case of “probable”.

  When the special figure display result is not "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S244). At this time, if the special view display result is "small hit" (step S244; Yes), the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to ON Step S245).

  If the special figure display result is not "small hit" in step S244 (step S244; No) or after performing any of the processes in steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special view display result is not a "big hit" or a "small hit", a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special view display result is "big hit", a plurality of big hit types according to the big hit type determination result in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value) Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the determined special symbol. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is "small hit", a special symbol predetermined as a small hit symbol may be determined as the determined special symbol.

  After the process of step S246 is performed, the value of the special view process flag is updated to "1" (step S247), and the special symbol normal processing is ended. When the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "1" in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special drawing game using the first special drawing in step S235 is "0" (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol End normal processing. In this demonstration display setting, for example, a presentation control command (waiting customer demonstration designation command) for specifying a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, etc. It is determined whether transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demonstration display setting is ended. In the effect control board 12, when the customer waiting demo specification command is transmitted, the demonstration screen is displayed.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special process process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types based on, for example, a preliminary determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit". ing. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the content of the variable display of the decorative symbol is determined by this determination. The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is preset corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern setting process, the variable display time from when the variable display of the special symbol is started to when the determined special symbol to be the variable display result is derived 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 pattern is to be "reach" when the variable display result is "loss". Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is to be "reach" by determining the change pattern when the change display result is "loss" in the change 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 special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2".

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (step S261). Then, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special view display result is "big hit" is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S263). Then, if the small hit flag is on (step S263; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special image display result is "small hit" is determined (step S264). On the other hand, if the small hit flag is off (step S263; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the lost time when the special view display result is "loss" is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 11 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special figure display result) is "loss", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non reach" not to be the reach mode and "reach mode" Corresponding to the case of "reach", the variable display result (special map display result) is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "non-probability change" or "probability change" or the big hit type is "probability" or A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special map display result) is "small hit".

  In this embodiment, fluctuation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3 for normal time (non-time-short time) and fluctuation for time-short time as fluctuation patterns specifying variable display result as "losing" and "non-reach" Patterns PB1-1 to PB1-2 are prepared.

  In addition, a variation pattern is prepared in which the contents correspond to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" (big hit type is "big hit" or "non-big change" big hit) and when it is "losing". Specifically, a fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (for losing) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-1 ("big hit") for designating execution of normal reach are prepared. Further, a variation pattern PA2-2 (for losing) and a variation pattern PA3-2 ("big hit") designating execution of the super reach A are prepared. Further, a variation pattern PA2-3 (for losing) and a variation pattern PA3-3 ("big hit") for designating execution of the super reach B are prepared.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, during the execution of the reach effect (specific effect) of the super reach A, the special effect may be executed in place of the reach effect of the super reach A. The special effect can display the result of success or failure, and if it is a "big hit", the result of success is displayed. If it is "loss", the result of failure is displayed. In this embodiment, a variation pattern PA2-4 (for losing), a variation pattern PA3-4 ("big hit") and a variation pattern PA3-5 ("" for designating execution of a special effect after execution of Super Reach A A big hit ") is prepared.

  The variation pattern PA2-4 is a variation pattern that displays the display result of the loss as the rendering result of the failure of the special rendering. At this time, the rendering result of the reach effect of Super Reach A, which has been executed before the special rendering, is displayed together. By doing this, it is possible to suppress the player's dissatisfaction due to the display result of the reach effect of the super reach A, which has been executed first, not being displayed.

  The variation pattern PA3-4 is a variation pattern that displays the display result of the big hit as the rendering result of the success of the special rendering.

  Moreover, fluctuation pattern PA3-5 is a fluctuation pattern which displays shifting to all rotation reach as a production result of success of special production. The full rotation reach is a reach indicating that the variable display result is necessarily a "big hit", and is a reach displayed while switching in a manner in which three identical decorative patterns rotate.

  As described above, the special effect is an effect to notify whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", and a high expectation (100% here) to be a "big hit" such as all rotation reach (high) It is an effect to notify whether or not an expectation effect effect occurs. Thereby, the player can be made to pay attention to the special effect, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, high expectation degree production is not limited to all the rotation reach, other high reach reach production with high degree of expectation to become "big hit" (reach production with high degree of expectation to become a big hit than reach production performed earlier) It may be, or it may be an effect during other fluctuation such as pseudo ream or slip. Further, the special effect may be an effect unrelated to the display result of the variation, such as the advance notice and the selection of the effect mode.

  In this embodiment, a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the execution of the special effect is provided, and the fluctuation pattern is determined to determine the presence or absence of the execution of the special effect or the effect mode on the main substrate 11 side. It has become. The present invention is not limited to this, and on the side of the effect control board 12, the presence or absence of the execution of the special effect or the effect mode may be determined based on the fluctuation pattern or the display result. In this case, the special effect may be executable on the condition that the fluctuation pattern is to execute a predetermined reach effect (specific effect).

  Furthermore, as a variation pattern to be selected when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" and when the variable display result is "small hit", the short-term open opportunity is derived from the non-reach display A variation pattern PC1-1 is provided to designate that. A fluctuation pattern PC2-1 is prepared which specifies that a normal reach is executed and a predetermined decorative symbol of a predetermined reach combination is derived and displayed.

  In this embodiment, the full rotation reach is performed after the special effect, but a variation pattern may be provided in which the full rotation reach is performed without the special effect. In addition, to temporarily move the variable display of the decorative symbol temporarily and then resume the variable display, move the fluctuation pattern that executes the pseudo continuous change, or slide some decorative symbols (for example, the decorative symbol of "right") You may provide the fluctuation pattern which performs the slip production | presentation which carries out and is changed. It is possible to provide a fluctuation pattern for executing a special production after executing such pseudo continuous fluctuation or slip production, or a fluctuation pattern for executing a pseudo continuous fluctuation or slip production as a high expectation degree production after the special production is successful. .

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 10, for example, a big hit variation pattern is determined using the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (A). As an example, in the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” or “probable” (by the big hit type buffer setting value stored in the big hit type buffer A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination may be allocated to the fluctuation pattern determination result.

  The CPU 103 refers to the big hit variation pattern determination table based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination read out from the variation random number buffer and the big hit type buffer setting value, whereby the big hit type is “ If the variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number MR3 is determined (selected) as the variation pattern to be used this time according to whether it is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation” or “probability”. Good. For example, when the random number MR3 is "140", the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA3-3 when the big hit type buffer setting value is "0" or "1", and the big hit type buffer setting value is "2". Occasionally, the variation pattern PC2-1 is selected.

  In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 10, for example, using the small hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (B), the variation pattern at the time of small hit is determined. In the small hit variation pattern determination table, a numeric value (decision value to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination for the same variation pattern as when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "probable" ) Is assigned. However, the assignment of the decision value to each fluctuation pattern is different from the case where the jackpot type is "probable". As a result, the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "probable" depending on the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in the variation pattern and the production mode of the reach effect, and the possibility of becoming a definite change state after the big hit gaming state The expected degree of expectation can be made different.

  Note that among the variation patterns that can be determined when the jackpot type is "probable", a variation pattern that is not determined when the variable display result is "small hit" may be included. . Alternatively, among the variation patterns that can be determined when the variable display result is "small hit", a variation pattern that is not determined when the big hit type is "probable" may be included. . The CPU 103 is assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR3 by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination read out from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern to be used this time.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 10, the lost fluctuation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the normal state where the gaming state is the normal state and the case where the gaming state is the short state and the time saving control is performed. The change pattern at the time of losing is determined using the determination table. For example, it is specified whether the time saving flag (the flag which is turned on in the time saving state) provided in the predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in the on state or not If the time is not short (when the time short flag is in the off state), the change pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13A. On the other hand, when the time is short (when the time short flag is in the on state), the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the lost fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 (B).

  In each lost fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination may be allocated to the fluctuation pattern determination result according to the total number of pending storages. The total pending storage number may be specified from, for example, the total pending storage number count value which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter, the total value of the first pending storage number count value and the second pending storage number count value, etc. .

  The CPU 103 determines whether the time is short or not, the total reserve memory number count value, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination read from the fluctuation random number buffer, and indicates normal time and time delay. By referring to any of the lost fluctuation pattern determination tables according to the total number of pending storages, when the time is not short, “0” to “1”, “2” to “4”, “5” to “8” The fluctuation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR3 according to which of the following applies and which time it is during the time-saving, according to which of “0”, “1” and “2” to “8”. Is selected (selected) as the fluctuation pattern used this time.

  For example, when the time saving flag is on and the random number value MR3 is "229", the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the total pending storage count value is "0", and the total pending The variation pattern PB1-1 is selected when the storage number count value is “1”, and the variation pattern PB1-2 is selected when the total pending storage number count value is any of “3” to “8”.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264 and S265 shown in FIG. 10, a special figure fluctuation time which is a variable display time of the special symbol is set (step S266). Special figure fluctuation time that is the variable display time of the special symbol, from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time it is derived derived display of the finalized special symbol to be the variable display result (special figure display result) It is. As shown in FIG. 11, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special drawing fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selected in the processing of steps S262, S264, and S265.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S266, of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, start In order to start one of the special drawing games for which the condition is satisfied, setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S 267). As an example, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special view, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of identifying the number of the first special view hold storage subtracted by one. It is also possible to cause the hold indicator 25A to perform (for example, to decrease the number of lighted LEDs by one). When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the second special view, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special view which can be used to specify the second special view hold storage number subtracted by one. For example, the number of lighted LEDs may be reduced by one on the hold indicator 25B.

  After execution of the process of step S267, transmission setting of a command at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 transmits a first symbol fluctuation start designation command, a fluctuation pattern command, a display result designation command to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. Performs transmission settings to transmit pending storage count specification commands sequentially. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second symbol variation start designation command, a variation pattern command, a display result designation command, and the second command to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. Performs transmission settings to transmit pending storage count specification commands sequentially. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. The first symbol variation start specification command and the second symbol variation start specification command here are transmitted as hold notification information specifying which of the first special view hold storage number and the second special view hold storage number decreased. Be done.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2" (step S269), and then the variation pattern setting process is ended. When the value of the special view process flag is updated to "2" in step S269, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process of varying a special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process of measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation, and the like It is included. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the change of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the special symbol is The fixed special symbol (fixed special symbol set in step S110) which is the result of variable display of the symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display), and the special symbol is displayed stopped when it is stopped and displayed (derived and displayed) The transmission setting of the symbol determination designating command, which is an effect control command for notifying the game), is also performed, and the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “3”. The symbol determination designation command set for transmission is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 by, for example, executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed. By repeatedly executing step S112, variable display of the special symbol, derivation display of the determined special symbol, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stopping process of step S113 in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In the special symbol stop processing, processing to determine whether the big hit flag or the small hit flag is in the ON state, or when the big hit flag is in the ON state, the time saving flag and the probability change flag are turned OFF, Set the count value of the time reduction counter, which is provided in the game control counter setting unit, etc., to count the remaining number of variable display to be executed during time reduction control to "0", and the big hit start waiting time (big hit gaming state) It is a waiting time until execution of the effect corresponding to the start is started, which is a predetermined time.), And the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special view display result being "big hit" The process includes transmission setting of a hit start designation command (effect control command) to be designated, and a process of updating the special view process flag to "4".

  In the special symbol stop process, when the big hit flag is off, if the time saving flag is on, the count value of the time saving counter is decreased by "1" and the decremented count value is " When it is "0", the short time flag is turned off, and the process to end the short time state, or when the small hit flag is on, the small hit start time for presentation (the small hit corresponds to the start of the gaming state Control to specify the start of the small hit gaming state based on the special view display result being "small hit", which is a waiting time until execution of the is started, which is a predetermined time. A process to set the transmission of the hit start specification command (effect control command) which is a command, and update the special process process flag to “8”, or when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not in the on state The value of the flag contains the process of updating to "0".

  The command set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  By these series of processing, the time-shortening state or the probability variation state ends once at the time of big hit, and at the time of loss or small hit, the remaining variable display that can be performed during time saving is reduced by one. When the remaining variable display that can be performed during time saving becomes “0” times, the time saving flag is turned off, and the time saving state ends. That is, the time saving state (time saving control) is ended when the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (the initial count value described below) which is determined in advance before the variable display result becomes "big hit" from the start. In addition, when there is a change in the gaming state, notification of the gaming state after the change is made to the effect control board 12 side.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes that the variable display result is "big hit" and that the round game start timing has come (for example, the big hit start presentation waiting time set in the above has elapsed). Based on etc., the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening, the process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time from the opening state, and the like are included. In this process, for example, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probability”, “probability”, or “probability” (can be specified by the jackpot type buffer setting value stored in the jackpot type buffer), the big winning game The upper limit of the period during which the mouth is open may be set. As an example, in response to the jackpot type "non-probability" or "probability", by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to "29 seconds", a normal release round is performed do it. On the other hand, the short-term opening round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to "0.1 second" in response to the jackpot type "probable". When the process of opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "5". By repeatedly performing step S114, standby until the start timing of the round game, opening of the big winning opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit open processing of step S115 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. Processing to determine whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open), or the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state A process of returning the special winning opening to a closed state when it is determined that the number has reached a predetermined number (for example, nine) or when the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S114. And the process of starting measurement of the elapsed time after returning to the closed state. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6". By repeatedly performing step S115, the opening state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the special winning opening from the opening state to the closing state.

  The big hit opening post process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of times of execution of the round game with the big winning opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit, or when the upper limit is not reached It includes a process of measuring the elapsed time after returning to the closed state. Then, when the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time becomes the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (in this case) Is a control command to notify that the big hit gaming state has ended, for example, when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number of times, the big winning opening is immediately opened in the process of step S114. A setting is made to send a big hit end designation command, and the value of the special view process flag is updated to “7”. The command set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly performing step S116, the process waits until the special winning opening is again opened.

  By repeatedly performing steps S114 to S116, a big hit gaming state is realized.

  The big hit end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". The big hit end process is a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect described later as an effect operation to notify the end of the big hit gaming state is performed, which is a preset time. A process of determining whether or not time has elapsed is included. If the jackpot end production waiting time has not elapsed, it ends the jackpot end processing as it is. When the big hit end production waiting time has passed, if the big hit type is "non-probability" according to the big hit type (big hit type buffer set value) stored in the big hit type buffer (the big hit type buffer set value is If it is "0", leave the definite change flag in the off state, turn on the short time flag, and if the big hit type is "probable change" or "probable" (the big hit type buffer setting value is "1" or "2") ), The probability change flag and the time saving flag are turned on. In this way, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is "non-probability change" will be a low probability high base state of only time saving control, if the big hit type is "probability change" or "sudden" The game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes a high probability high base state with probability change control and time saving control. Further, when the time saving flag is turned on, an initial count value (for example, 100 times) is set in the time saving number counter. When the jackpot end effect waiting time has elapsed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "0" at the end.

  The time saving state (time saving control) is ended only when the next big hit gaming state is started, of the predetermined number of variable display being executed and the next big hit gaming state being started. It is also good. In this case, the setting of the initial count value and the time saving counter itself are unnecessary.

  The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “8”. In this small hit opening pre-processing, the variable display result is "small hit" and it is the timing to open the big winning opening (for example, the small hit start waiting time set in the above) Processing including opening the big winning opening, processing of starting measurement of an elapsed time after opening the opening, and the like. Furthermore, in the small hit opening pre-processing, for example, the upper limit of the period for which the big winning opening is in the open state is “0.1 second, as in the case where the variable display result is“ big hit ”and the big hit type becomes“ probable ” By setting to "," a setting to be a small hit gaming state is performed. When processing such as opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "9". By repeatedly performing step S118, the process waits until the special winning opening is opened.

  The small hit open processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "9". In this small hit open process, a big win based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. Processing to determine whether it is time to return the mouth from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open) or the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state Processing that returns the special winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number of has reached a predetermined number (for example, nine) or when the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S118 Etc. are included. Then, when the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, processing to determine whether the number of opening times has reached the predetermined upper limit number, or the timing when the special winning opening is returned to the closing state when the upper number has not been reached. A process of measuring the elapsed time from the above, and a process of setting the special winning opening again when the measured elapsed time reaches a preset time are executed. When the opening number of the special winning opening reaches the upper limit number, the small hit end designated command which is a control command for notifying that the small hit gaming state has ended is set to be transmitted, and the value of the special view process flag is "10 Is updated to The command set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Step S118 is repeatedly performed, and step S119 is repeatedly performed to realize the small hit gaming state.

  The small hitting end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special process process flag is "10". In this small hitting end process, the waiting time corresponding to the period when the rendering operation to notify the end of the small hitting gaming state is executed by the rendering device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the gaming effect lamp 9, etc. It includes a process of waiting until it passes (it ends the small hitting end process until the waiting time passes) and the like. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag is not changed, and the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, the main operation of 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 effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the effect control board 12 Perform register setting etc. of the circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the register setting of CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 occurs separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. If an interrupt occurs because the effect control INT signal is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable state, but interrupts using the CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state. It is desirable to issue a prohibited instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal to be an effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored, for example, in a effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be in the off state, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main substrate 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process, various effects such as display operation of effect images in the display area of the image display device 5, sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting operation of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LED The control content of the rendering operation using the device is determined, determined, set, and the like according to the rendering control command or the like transmitted from the main substrate 11. Subsequent to the effect control process, the effect random number updating process is executed, and software is used to update numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 as various random number values used for effect control. Thereafter, the process of step S72 is performed again.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the value (initially “0”) of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Then, one of the processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". In this variable display start waiting process, variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is started based on whether or not the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command or the like from the main substrate 11 is received. It includes the process of determining whether or not to When it is determined that the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is received and it is determined that variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "1". Be done.

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process is a decorative symbol on image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special drawing game by first special symbol display device 4A or second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display of and various other rendering operations, processing for determining a finalized decorative pattern and various rendering control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. is included. The variable display start setting process ends with the value of the effect process flag updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process of step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control determined in step S 171 corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 Various control data are read out from the pattern, and various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern.

  The process for waiting for a special figure in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3." In the waiting process for the special drawing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, and the big hit type specified by the display result designation command received before that is "probable". Alternatively, if "non-deterministic", the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "6". If the hit start designating command designates start of the small hit gaming state, or the hit start designating command designates start of the big hit gaming state, and the display result specifying command received before that If the jackpot type specified by is “probable”, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “6”. Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "missing" Then, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value.

  The special winning opening short-term opening process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In the special winning opening short-term opening process, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the "big hit" big hit gaming state or small hit gaming state, and the effect image based on the setting contents Are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 or output of voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13; Various effects control (big hit and small hit) in big hit gaming state or small hit gaming state of "probability", such as turning on / off / flashing game effect lamp 9 and decorative LED by output of decoration signal) , And, for example, effect control to be notified in the image display device 5). In the big winning opening short-term opening process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the ending effect processing in response to the reception of the big hit end designation command or the small hit end designation command from the main substrate 11 Update to "6".

  The special winning opening process in step S175 is performed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In this large winning opening normal opening process, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit gaming state of “probable change” or “non-probable change”, and the effect image based on the set contents Are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 or output of voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13; Various effect control (big hit) occurred in big hit gaming state of "probable change" or "non-probable change", such as turning on / off / flashing game effect lamp 9 and decoration LED by the output of decoration signal), for example , And effect control to be notified in the image display device 5). In the special winning opening normal opening process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to “6” corresponding to the ending effect process in response to the reception of the big hit end designation command from the main board 11. Update.

  The ending effect process of step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, the small hit gaming state, etc. To output voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by displaying them on the sound control board 13 (a sound effect signal), and outputting game commands (electric decoration signals) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 and the decorative LED, is executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 14 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, based on, for example, the display result designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11, whether the special view display result is "lost" or not. It determines (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "loss" (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main substrate 11 changes the display pattern of the decorative symbol It is determined whether it is the non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of "non-reach" which is not considered as the reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the combination of the finalized design symbols to be the final stop design constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a left determined symbol determination random number value updated by a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of random number circuit 124 or RAM 122 By extracting the numerical data and referring to the left fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, etc., in the left decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 in the fixed display symbol. Determine the left fixed decoration pattern to be displayed stopped. Next, the numerical data indicating the right determined symbol determination random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like is extracted, and the right determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the finalized decorative symbols is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical value data indicating a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be displayed in the stop display on the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 in the finalized decorative symbol is determined.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), the combination of the finalized design symbols to be the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating the random value for determining the left and right fixed symbol determined updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the left and right stored in advance in the ROM 121 By referring to the finalized symbol determination table or the like, symbol numbers of the finalized symbol in the display area of the image display device 5 in the left and the right represent the symbol numbers displayed on the left and the right in the symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Determine the same decorative pattern. Furthermore, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be displayed stopped in the decorative symbol display area 5C of "middle" in the display area of the image display device 5 in the finalized decorative symbol is determined. Here, for example, when the determined decoration pattern becomes a big hit combination, as in the case where the symbol number of the middle determined decoration symbol becomes identical to the symbol number of the left determined decoration symbol and the right determined decoration symbol, an arbitrary value By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to the symbol number of the middle fixed decoration symbol, etc., the fixed decoration symbol may be a reach combination without being a big hit combination. Alternatively, when the middle fixed decoration pattern is determined, the difference between the left fixed decoration pattern and the right fixed decoration pattern with the pattern number (pattern difference) may be determined, and the middle fixed decoration pattern corresponding to the design difference may be set. .

  If it is determined in step S521 that the special view display result is not "losing" (step S521; No), the special view display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", or the special view display It is determined whether the result is a "small hit" or a case other than these (step S525). The jackpot type when the special view display result is “big hit” may be specified by the CPU for effect control 120 by reading a display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. When it is determined to be "probable" or "small hit" (step S525; Yes), it corresponds to the case of "probable" or "small hit", such as a short-term opening chance, a predetermined reach combination, etc. The combination of the finalized decorative pattern to be the variable display result of the decorative pattern is determined (step S526). In steps S523 and S524, a combination of fixed decoration patterns to be displayed as a variable display result of the decoration pattern corresponding to the case of "probable" or "small hit", such as a short-term opening chance, a predetermined reach combination, etc. (For example, once such a combination has been determined, a decorative symbol that constitutes a previously prepared reach combination or non-reach combination that does not correspond to these combinations is determined as a finalized decorative symbol (selected ) To do)).

  As an example of the processing in step S526, when the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 is designated by the fluctuation pattern command, the combination of the finalized design symbol that will be the final stop design that constitutes any of a plurality of short-term opening chances decide. In this case, the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like extracts the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the chance eye to be updated, and refers to the predetermined chance eye determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. It is sufficient to determine the combination of the finalized decorative symbols that make up any of the short-term opening chance eyes by doing.

  As another example of the process in step S526, when fluctuation pattern PC2-1 is designated by the fluctuation pattern command, a random number value for determining a predetermined reach combination to be updated by random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect is indicated. By extracting numerical data and referring to a predetermined reach combination determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance, a predetermined reach combination corresponding to the “probable” or “small hit” case can be obtained. It is sufficient to determine the combination of the finalized decorative symbols to be the final stop design to be configured. Alternatively, when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated, the same processing as in step S524 is performed and the stop display is aligned and stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R for "left" and "right". By performing processing different from step S524 while determining the decorative symbol, a special decorative symbol (short-term opening chance) that is not used in the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol at the normal time in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C It may be decided to stop and display the symbol). The determined decorative symbol of the reach combination including such a short-term opening chance symbol may be included in the predetermined reach combination corresponding to the short-term opening chance or “accurate” or “small hit”.

  Even when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, for example, the same decorative pattern is aligned in the decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right". After becoming a reach mode by being displayed temporarily stop, the variable display effect of "slip" to change the decoration symbol displayed temporarily stop by changing the decoration symbol again in the decoration symbol variable display area 5R of "right" By performing stop display of a predetermined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5C of "middle", a combination of decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chance eyes may be derived and displayed. . In this case, in the process of step S526, even when one of the fluctuation patterns PC2-1 is designated, it is sufficient to determine the combination of the determined decorative symbols that constitute any of the short-term opening chances.

  When it is determined in step S525 that "non-probability" or "probability" other than "probable" or "small hit" (step S525; No), a finalized decorative symbol of the final stop design constituting the big hit combination A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for jackpot determination symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like is extracted. Subsequently, the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5 L in the display region of the image display device 5 are referred to by referring to the big hit finalized symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. 5C and 5R are fixed and the symbol numbers displayed stopped are determined the same decorative pattern. At this time, for example, the same decorative pattern is determined according to the jackpot type specified by the display result specification command or the like.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect pattern setting process (step S529).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S529 of FIG. 15 as the effect pattern setting process. In the effect pattern setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command from the main substrate 11 is any one of PA3-2, PA3-3, and PA3-4 ( Step S601). As shown in FIG. 11, fluctuation patterns PA3-2, PA3-3 and PA3-4 are fluctuation patterns when the variable display result is a “big hit” of positive or negative change and super reach is performed.

  If the variation pattern is any one of PA3-2, PA3-3, and PA3-4 (step S601; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 suggests execution of the super reach effect and whether it will be a big hit or not A production pattern for performing the execution of a suggested effect, the output of a confirmation notification sound for notifying a big hit, and the execution of a notification effect including the operation of the movable effect member 60 that is a product (big hit super reach production pattern) Are set (step S602).

  Here, the effect pattern (big hit super reach effect pattern) is set from the timing of start of the super reach to the timing of symbol determination at which the stop display which is the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display of the effect design ends. . The timing chart of the effect executed in accordance with the jackpot super reach effect pattern is as shown in FIG. That is, first, at the timing of start of super reach, output of music for super reach (super reach music) is started from the speakers 8 L and 8 R as super reach effect, and the image display device 5 is provided for super reach The image is displayed. Thereafter, at a predetermined timing, as a suggestive effect, the image display device 5 has a button operation instruction image for instructing the player to press the push button 31B or a lever operation instruction image for instructing the operation of the stick controller 31A. Is displayed.

  Furthermore, the timing when the display of the button pressing instruction image or the lever operation instructing image is finished (for example, the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the display of the button pressing instruction image or the lever operation instruction image, or the push button 31B before the timing The output of the super reach music is stopped at the timing when the operation of the stick controller 31A or the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected, and the output of the confirmation notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R is started as the notification effect. The normal operation of the movable effect member 60 is started. Here, the normal operation of the movable effect member 60 indicates an operation in which the movable effect member 60 is rotationally moved to the upper surface of the image display device 5 around the rotation axis of the tip. Furthermore, at the timing when the output of the confirmation notification sound and the normal operation of the movable effect member 60 are finished, the output of the super reach music is started again from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the image display device 5 has the determined symbol (stop symbol) image The display of is started, and the output of the super reach music and the display of the confirmed symbol image are continued until the timing of the symbol determination.

  In step S602, an effect pattern (effect pattern for big hit super reach) according to the timing chart shown in FIG. 17A is set. In step S602, the effect control CPU 120 selects any of the button press instruction image and the lever operation instruction image as a display target, but the ratio (for example, the button operation instruction image) is higher than that of the lever operation instruction image. Selection ratio of pressing instruction image 7: Selection ratio of lever operation instructing image 3). Information for identifying the jackpot super reach effect pattern is stored in the RAM 122.

  Again referring back to FIG. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is not any of PA3-2, PA3-3, and PA3-4 (step S601; No), the CPU for effect control 120 causes the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command from the main substrate 11 to be PA2. It is judged whether it is any one of -2, PA2-3 and PA2-4 (step S603). As shown in FIG. 11, the variation patterns PA2-2, PA2-3 and PA2-4 are variation patterns when the variable display result is “loss” and the super reach is performed.

  If the variation pattern is any one of PA2-2, PA2-3, and PA2-4 (step S602; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 suggests execution of the super reach effect and whether or not to be a big hit A presentation pattern (a presentation pattern in the case of a miss super reach) for performing the suggested presentation is set (step S604).

  Here, similarly to step S602, the effect pattern from the timing of start of super reach to the timing of symbol determination at which the stop display which is the display result is ended by the end of variable display of the effect design (effect pattern at the time of lost reach) ) Is set. However, unlike step S602, the notification effect is not performed. That is, unlike the timing chart of the effect executed according to the no-super reach effect pattern, unlike the one shown in FIG. 17A, the output of the notification sound is not executed, and the output of the super reach music continues, and The normal operation of the movable effect member 60, which is an object, is not performed. Information for specifying a lost-super-reach effect pattern is stored in the RAM 122.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern is not any of PA2-2, PA2-3, and PA2-4 (step S603; No), the CPU 120 for effect control controls the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command from the main substrate 11 to be PA3. It is determined whether or not -5 (step S605). As shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern PA3-5 is a variation pattern in the case where the variable display result is a "big hit" of positive or negative variation and full rotation reach is executed.

  If the fluctuation pattern is PA3-5 (step S605; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect of the full rotation reach, executes the suggested effect indicating whether or not to be a big hit, and determines the notification sound An effect pattern (all-rotation reach effect pattern) for performing an announcement effect including the operation of the movable effect member 60 without output is set (step S606).

  Here, the effect pattern (all-rotation reach effect pattern) from the timing of the start of the all-rotation reach to the timing of the symbol determination at which the stop display as a display result is derived is displayed after the variable display of the illustration symbol Ru. The timing chart of the effect performed in accordance with the all-rotation reach effect pattern is as shown in FIG. That is, first, at the timing of the start of the full rotation reach, the output of the full rotation reach music (full rotation reach music) is started from the speakers 8L and 8R as the full rotation reach effect and the image display device 5 The effect image for full rotation reach is displayed on. Thereafter, at a predetermined timing, a button pressing instruction image for instructing the player to press the push button 31B is displayed on the image display device 5 as a suggested effect.

  Furthermore, the timing when the display of the button pressing instruction image or the lever operation instructing image is finished (for example, the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the display of the button pressing instruction image or the lever operation instruction image, or the push button 31B before the timing The normal operation of the movable effect member 60, which is an accessory, is started at the timing when the operation of the stick controller 31A is detected) or Furthermore, at the timing when the normal operation of the movable effect member 60 is finished, the display of the final symbol (stop symbol) image is started on the image display device 5, and the output of all rotation reach music and the final symbol image display until the timing of final symbol And will continue.

  Comparing the timing chart of FIG. 17A with the timing chart of FIG. 17B, in the effect at the time of the big hit super reach, the output of the super reach music is interrupted and a definite notification sound is output. On the other hand, in the effect at the time of full rotation reach, the confirmation notification sound is not output, and the output of the full rotation reach music is continued from the start of full rotation reach to the symbol determination.

  In step S606, an effect pattern (all-turn reach effect pattern) according to the timing chart shown in FIG. 17B is set. In step S606, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the button pressing instruction image and the lever operation instructing image as a display target, but the ratio at which the lever operation instructing image is higher than the button pressing instruction image (for example, a button Selection ratio of pressing instruction image 3: Selection ratio of lever operation instruction image 7). Information specifying the all-rotation reach effect pattern is stored in the RAM 122.

  Again referring back to FIG. After setting the super reach effect pattern in step S602 and step S604, or after setting the all rotation reach effect pattern in step S606, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command from the main substrate 11 It is determined whether or not any one of PA2-4, PA3-4, and PA3-5 (step S609). As shown in FIG. 11, fluctuation patterns PA2-4, PA3-4 and PA3-5 are fluctuation patterns when the special effect is performed after the start of the super reach A.

  If the variation pattern is any one of PA2-4, PA3-4, and PA3-5 (step S609; Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control performs a special effect instead of executing the effect of the super reach A. The effect pattern of is set (step S610).

  Here, an effect pattern (special effect pattern) from the timing of starting the special effect to the timing of displaying the effect result of success or failure of the special effect in place of the effect of the super reach A is set. In addition, when a change pattern is PA2-4, since a variable display result is "loss", the special presentation pattern which displays the presentation result of a failure is set. Further, when the variation pattern is PA3-4, the variable display result is "big hit", so a special effect pattern is set to display the success result result ("big hit" stop symbol). Further, when the variation pattern is PA3-5, a special effect pattern is set to display the effect result of the success (switching to the full rotation reach). The information specifying the special effect pattern is stored in the RAM 122.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is not any of PA2-4, PA3-4 and PA3-5 (step S609; No), the CPU 120 for effect control has another effect pattern (effect pattern in super reach and effect in all rotation reach) An effect pattern other than the pattern is set (step S 607). In setting an effect pattern, information specifying an effect to be executed is stored in the RAM 122.

  If the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command from the main substrate 11 is not PA3-5 (step S605; No), the effect control CPU 120 changes the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command from the main substrate 11 An effect pattern corresponding to the selected one is selected (step S608). In the selection of the effect pattern, information specifying the effect to be performed is stored in the RAM 122.

  Again referring back to FIG. Subsequently, based on the effect pattern set in step S529, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern to be a usage pattern to be used later from among a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530).

  Subsequently, for example, in response to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set (step S531).

  Then, the setting for starting the change of the decorative symbol or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, the display control instruction specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S531 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like, and the like. It is sufficient to start the variation of the decorative symbol in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the display region of the above. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S533), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

  Since one pending storage is digested with the start of variable display, in step S532, depending on whether the first change start command or the second change start command is received from main substrate 11, the display control unit By performing control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of 123 or the like, the color of a predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5 is changed, etc. Processing is also performed to change the pending storage display of the area 5H, reduce the pending display symbol by one, and reduce the pending count of the variable display that can be identified by the pending storage display by one.

  Specifically, when receiving the first variation start command, the effect control CPU 120 changes the color of the predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H, for example, to the left of the start winning storage display area 5H. The hold display symbol displayed is reduced by one (the rightmost hold display symbol in the left hold display symbol is erased), and the number of first special view hold memories which can be identified by the display of the hold memory is reduced by one. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the second change start command, for example, the hold display displayed on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5H by changing the color of the predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H, etc. Decrease the design by 1 (delete the rightmost hold display symbol in the right hold display symbol), change the second hold memory display of the start winning memory display area 5H, it can be specified by the display of the hold memory Reduce the number of 2nd special map pending storage which is one by one.

  Subsequent to the variable display start setting process in step S171 in FIG. 14, the variable display effect process in step S172 is performed. In this variable-display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 performs various controls from the effect control pattern selected in step S530 in FIG. 15 corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122. The data is read out, and various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative design.

  In the variable display effect process of step S172, the effect at the time of super reach, the effect at the time of full rotation reach, and the special effect are executed according to the effect pattern set in FIG. 16 described above.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing transition of effects in super reach. First, at the timing shown in FIG. 18A (the timing of the start of super reach) shown in FIG. 17A, the effect control CPU 120 instructs output of a super reach effect image (opening image) indicating the start of the super reach. Are sent to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and causes the image display device 5 to display the opening image 201a as shown in FIG. 18 (A). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sends out an output command of the super reach music to the voice control board 13. The voice control board 13 causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output super reach music, as shown in FIG. 18A, based on the output command.

  Thereafter, at the timing of FIG. 18B shown in FIG. 17A, the effect control CPU 120 displays the output command of the super reach effect image (super reach in progress image) indicating that the super reach is in progress. Send to 123. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and displays the image 201b during super reach on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 18 (B). Let In addition, the output of the super reach music is continued.

  Thereafter, when displaying a button pressing instruction image for instructing the player to press the push button 31B at the timing of FIG. 18C shown in FIG. 17A, the CPU 120 for effect control An output instruction of the button pressing instruction image is sent to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and as shown in FIG. The display of the image 202a is performed. In addition, the output of the super reach music is continued. On the other hand, when a lever operation instruction image for instructing the player to operate the stick controller 31A is displayed, the effect control CPU 120 sends an output instruction of the lever operation instruction image to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and as shown in FIG. The image 202b is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the variable display result is "big hit", the effect control CPU 120 presses the player's push button 31B or operates the stick controller 31A at the timing of FIG. 18D shown in FIG. In response to this, the motor drive circuit 16 is controlled to cause the movable effect member 60 which is an accessory to perform a normal operation. The motor drive circuit 16 drives the movable effect member motor 61 according to the control of the effect control CPU 120 to cause the movable effect member 60 to perform a normal operation as shown in FIG. 18 (D). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sends, to the display control unit 123, an output command of a super reach effect image (feature object action image) according to the normal operation of the movable effect member 60. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and displays the bonus image 201d on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 18 (D). Let Further, the effect control CPU 120 sends out an output command of the confirmation notification sound to the voice control board 13. The voice control board 13 causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output a confirmation notification sound, as shown in FIG. 18D, based on the output command.

  Furthermore, when the variable display result is "big hit", the effect control CPU 120 sends an output command of the determined symbol image of the big hit to the display control unit 123 at the timing of FIG. 18 (E) shown in FIG. Send out. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and displays the determined symbol image 203 of the big hit on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. Let it go. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sends out an output command of the super reach music to the voice control board 13. The voice control board 13 causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output the super reach music as shown in FIG. 18 (E) based on the output command.

  On the other hand, when the variable display result is "losing", the transition from FIG. 18 (D) and FIG. 18 (E) does not occur, and the effect control CPU 120 displays the output command of the losing symbol image Send to 123. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and as shown in FIG. 18G, the image display device 5 displays the finalized symbol image 204 for losing. Let it go. In addition, the output of the super reach music is continued.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing transition of effects during full rotation reach. First, at the timing of FIG. 19A (the timing of the start of the full rotation reach) shown in FIG. 17B, the effect control CPU 120 produces a full rotation reach effect image (opening image) indicating the start of the full rotation reach. Output command to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and causes the image display device 5 to display the opening image 211 a as shown in FIG. 19 (A). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sends an output command of the full rotation reach music to the voice control board 13. The voice control board 13 causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output all-rotation reach music, as shown in FIG. 19A, based on the output command.

  Thereafter, at the timing shown in FIG. 19B shown in FIG. 17B, the effect control CPU 120 outputs an output command for a full rotation reach effect image (full rotation reach image) indicating that a full rotation reach is in progress. It is sent to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and as shown in FIG. 19B, the image display device 5 displays the all-rotation reach image 211b. Let it go. In addition, the output of all the rotation reach music is continued.

  Thereafter, at the timing shown in FIG. 19C shown in FIG. 17B, the effect control CPU 120 displays a button pressing instruction image output command for instructing the player to press the push button 31B. Send to 123. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and as shown in FIG. 19C, the image display device 5 presses the button together with the image 211c during the full rotation reach. The instruction image 212a is displayed. In addition, the output of all the rotation reach music is continued.

  Thereafter, at the timing of FIG. 19 (D) shown in FIG. 17 (B), the CPU 120 for effect control controls the motor in order to cause the movable effect member 60 which is a character to perform a normal operation The drive circuit 16 is controlled. The motor drive circuit 16 drives the movable effect member motor 61 according to the control of the effect control CPU 120 to cause the movable effect member 60 to perform a normal operation as shown in FIG. 19 (D). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sends, to the display control unit 123, an output command of a full rotation reach effect image (feature object action image) according to the normal operation of the movable effect member 60. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and displays the bonus image 201 d on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 19 (D). Let On the other hand, unlike the effect at the time of super reach when the variable display result is "big hit", the output of the definite notification sound is not performed. In the case where an effect other than the output of the definite notification sound or the operation of the movable effect member 60 is performed as the notification effect, for example, the display of an image, the light emission of the game effect lamp 9, etc. Effects such as display of an image and light emission of the game effect lamp 9 may also be limited. For example, although an image (effect image) corresponding to the operation of the movable effect member 60 is normally displayed on the image display device 5, the effect image may not be displayed at the timing of FIG. . Such restriction makes it easy for the player to visually recognize that the full rotation reach is being performed.

  Further, at the timing shown in FIG. 19E shown in FIG. 17B, the effect control CPU 120 sends out an output command of the determined symbol image of the big hit to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and displays the determined symbol image 203 of the big hit on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 19 (E). Let it go. In addition, the output of all the rotation reach music is continued.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 sets the big hit super reach effect pattern in the variable display start setting process in order to execute the effect of the super reach at the big hit, and in the variable display effect process Perform the production at Super Reach. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets an all-rotation reach effect pattern in the variable display start setting process to execute the all-rotation reach effect, and an all-rotation effect effect in the variable display effect process of step S172. Run. Furthermore, according to both the super reach at the big hit and the full rotation reach, the effect control CPU 120 gives notification in the variable display start setting process in order to execute notification effect indicating that the variable display result is "big hit". The effect pattern of the effect is set, and the notification effect is executed in the variable display effect processing. However, when the effect of super reach at the time of big hit is executed, the CPU for effect control 120 executes both the effect of outputting the definite notification sound and the effect of operating the feature as the notification effect, but all When the effect of the rotation reach is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes only the effect of operating the combination without executing the effect of outputting the confirmation notification sound as the notification effect.

  After the full turn reach presentation is performed, the variable display result is always a "big hit". Therefore, it is possible for the player to recognize that the variable display result is always "big hit" before the informing effect is performed by the effect of the full rotation reach being performed. For this reason, when the effect of the full rotation reach is executed, the output of the confirmation notification sound which is a part of the notification effect is limited, and the notification effect may be an obstacle to the effect of the full rotation reach. It is prevented and the game interest can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, any one of the button pressing instruction image and the lever operation instructing image is displayed in the suggestion effect. At this time, when the effect of super reach is executed, the effect control CPU 120 selects the button pressing instruction image as the display target at a higher rate than the lever operation instruction image, and the effect of the full rotation reach is executed. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 selects the lever operation instruction image as the display target at a higher rate than the button pressing instruction image.

  As a result, the player can press the push button 31B or operate the stick controller 31A prior to the execution of the informing effect so as to pay attention in advance to the presence or absence of the informing effect, and the game interest can be improved. .

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing transition of effects when the special effect is performed when the reach effect of the super reach A is performed. Moreover, FIG. 20 is a timing chart which shows the branch of the presentation in that case. As shown in FIG. 20, reach is established by stopping and displaying the same decorative symbol display area of “left” and “right” at predetermined timing t2 after fluctuation is started at timing t1. Thereafter, reach effect of the super reach is started at a predetermined timing t3. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 sends, to the display control unit 123, an output command for a super reach effect image (opening image) indicating the start of super reach. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and causes the image display device 5 to display the opening image 220a as shown in FIG. 21 (A). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sends out an output command of a super reach effect image (super reach in progress image) corresponding to the reach effect of the super reach A to the display control unit 123, and the display control unit 123 based on the output command. The control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 is determined, and as shown in FIGS. 21B and 21C, the image display device 5 is caused to display the images 220b and 220c during super reach. Here, as shown in FIGS. 21B and 21C, the reach effect of the super reach A is an effect in which a plurality of characters fight.

  Although the description is omitted here, as described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R to output the super reach music, and operates the push button 31B and the like. Control of presentation is also executed.

  Here, when the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA2-2 or PA3-2 in which the special effect is not performed during the reach effect of the super reach A, “losing” or “big hit” at the timing t4 corresponding to the variation time Is derived and displayed.

  If the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA2-4, PA3-4, PA3-5 that performs the special effect during the reach effect of the super reach A, it is changed to the reach effect of the super reach A at the timing t5, and the special The production is started. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 sends, to the display control unit 123, an output command of a special effect start image indicating the start of the special effect. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and as shown in FIG. 21 (D), the special effect start image 220d (eg, “special” is displayed on the image display device 5). Display a character image such as “Punch!”. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21E, the image display device 5 displays a special effect image 220e (for example, a character image such as "Please switch the screen by continuously pressing the button within 20 seconds!").

  As shown in FIG. 21E, the special effect of this embodiment is an effect of operating the push button 31B. Then, in response to the push button 31B being operated a predetermined number of times and the execution time (for example, 20 seconds) of the special effect having passed, the effect result of success or failure of the special effect is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the special effect fails if the screen is not switched to the predetermined screen within 20 seconds after the special effect is started. In this case, the variable display result is "lost".

  If the special effect fails, that is, if the variation pattern is PA2-4, at timing t6, regardless of the operation of the push button 31B, the effect result of the failure of the special effect is displayed. Then, at the subsequent timing t7, the display result of "lost" is derived and displayed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 sends, to the display control unit 123, a special rendering failure image indicating a rendering result of failure of the special rendering, and an output command of the rendering result of the super reach A. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and displays the special effect failure image 220h on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 21 (H). Let After that, as shown in FIG. 21I, the process returns to the reach effect of the super reach A, and the predetermined character (right side) loses to display the super reach failure image 220i of the failure of the super reach A. And as shown to FIG. 21 (J), the display of the decorative pattern 220j which comprises a lost combination is performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, during the execution of the specific effect such as the super reach A, the special effect may be executed instead of the specific effect. Then, when the rendering result of the failure of the special rendering is displayed, it is possible to display the rendering result of the failure of the specific rendering which has been executed before the execution of the special rendering. Thus, even if the special effect is interrupted, the effect result of the specific effect can be displayed, so it is possible to suppress the player's dissatisfaction due to the fact that the effect result of the specific effect is not displayed. That is, the special effect is executed to interrupt the super reach A during the execution of the super reach A, thereby giving the player unexpectedness and enhancing interest while executing the special effect when the special effect fails. By additionally displaying the rendering result of the reach effect of the super reach A, which has been executed before being played, it is possible to inform the player that the interruption has ended and to suppress the player's dissatisfaction. Note that the display of the rendering result of the failure of the special rendering and the display of the rendering result of the failure of the specific rendering may be simultaneous, or either may be first.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (I), the timing of displaying the rendering result of failure of the specific effect such as Super Reach A, and the timing showing that the variable display result is lost as shown in FIG. 21 (J) And are different. Thereby, the rendering result of the specific rendering can be clearly shown. In addition, it is possible to clearly show the variable display result of the decorative symbol. The effect result of the specific effect and the variable display result of the decorative symbol may be displayed at the same timing. By doing this, it is possible to secure a longer duration of special effects. In addition, after the variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the effect result of the specific effect may be displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the screen is switched to a predetermined screen within 20 seconds after the start of the special effect, the special effect is successful, and the variable display result is "big hit" or the variable display result is "big hit" Transition to a full turn reach (high expectation degree effect) that is determined to be

  When the variation pattern is PA3-4, at timing t8, the display result of "big hit" is derived and displayed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 sends, to the display control unit 123, an output command of the special rendering success image indicating the special rendering success. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and as shown in FIG. 21 (G), the special effect success image 220g (big hit combination is displayed on the image display device 5). Make the display of the decorative design to be configured.

  When the fluctuation pattern is PA3-5, at timing t9, transition to full rotation reach is made. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 sends, to the display control unit 123, an output command of the special rendering success image indicating the special rendering success. The display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the output command, and as shown in FIG. 21F, the special effect success image 220 f (full rotation reach) is displayed on the image display device 5. ) Is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19, the reach effect of the full rotation reach is executed, and the variable display result of the big hit is derived and displayed at timing t10.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, with regard to the operation of the movable effect member 60 which is a part of the notification effect, the normal operation is performed both when the effect of super reach is performed and when the effect of all rotation reach is performed. Was supposed to However, the mode of the operation of the movable effect member 60 may be different between when the effect of the super reach is performed and when the effect of the full rotation reach is performed. For example, when the effect of the full rotation reach is executed, the movable effect member 60 performs an operation other than the normal operation (in the direction opposite to the direction of the image display device 5 with the movable effect member 60 centered on the rotation axis of the tip) An operation of rotating and moving) may be performed. Also, the notification effect may be the same between when the effect of super reach is performed and when the effect of all rotation reach is performed. That is, even when the effect of the full rotation reach is performed, the informing effect (for example, the output of the confirmation informing sound) may be performed without limitation. Furthermore, the notification effect may not be performed depending on whether the effect of super reach is performed or the effect of full rotation reach is performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the reproduction channel in the audio control board 13 for outputting the confirmation notification sound is not particularly limited, but a specific reproduction channel may be used.

  FIG. 22 is a block diagram of the voice control board 13. The voice control board 13 (or a voice synthesis IC included in the voice control board 13) includes a decoder 131, a voice data ROM 132, an output I / F (interface) 133, and the like. In addition to this, the voice control board 13 may be provided with a tone generator circuit that generates various sounds, a timing generation circuit that generates a clock for determining processing timing, and the like.

  The decoder 131 reads the compressed audio data from the audio data ROM 132 according to a command (command) from the effect control board 12 (CPU 120 for effect control), and decodes (decodes and expands) the read audio data. The decoder 131 has 32 channels (reproduction channels 0 to 31) as reproduction channels of audio, and can simultaneously reproduce 32 independent types of audio. In this embodiment, two channels are paired to output stereo sound, and 16 types of stereo sound can be reproduced simultaneously.

  The voice data ROM 132 compresses and stores voice data of voice used for effects and the like. The voice data may be stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12 or another storage device.

  The output interface 133 mixes the audio data decoded and reproduced in each channel of the decoder 131. Then, the mixed audio data (digital data) is converted into analog data, and the converted analog data is amplified and output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the correspondence between an example of the type of sound used for effect etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the channel used for reproduction of the sound. The BGM shown in FIG. 23 is a BGM (music) output during, for example, variable display of a decorative symbol. The symbol stop sound is a sound output when the decorative symbol stops. The fluctuation start sound is a sound that is output when variable display of a decorative pattern is started. The notice effect (SU) is a sound that is output when a step-up notice effect in which the contents of the effect are changed stepwise as the notice effect during change is executed. The notice effect (serif) is a voice (serif) that is output when a serif notice effect in which a predetermined line is outputted as a notice effect during change is executed. The confirmation notification sound is a sound that is output when it is determined that the variable display result is to be a "big hit" after the decorative symbol in the middle is stopped. The fanfare is a voice of the fanfare for notifying that the big hit gaming state is started, which is output at the start of the big hit gaming state.

  The music is a music for presentation (big hit music) to be reproduced in the big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, a plurality of music pieces are reproduced in the jackpot gaming state.

  The reach effect (BGM + serif) is a voice of speech in the BGM or reach effect when the reach effect is executed. The prefetch advance notice effect is a sound that is output when the prefetch notice effect is performed. The error sound is a sound that is output when various errors such as a winning error occur.

  As shown in FIG. 23, reproduction channels 0 and 1 are used for BGM reproduction, reproduction channels 2 and 3 are used for reproduction of symbol stop sound, and reproduction channels 4 and 5 are for reproduction of fluctuation start sound. The reproduction channels 6 and 7 are used to reproduce the sound of the announcement effect (SU), the reproduction channels 8 and 9 are used to reproduce the sound of the announcement effect (serif), and the announcement sound is reproduced. The reproduction channels 10 and 11 are used, the reproduction channels 12 and 13 are used for reproduction of the fanfare, the reproduction channels 14 and 15 are used for reproduction of the music, and reproduction of the sound of reach effect (BGM + serif) is performed Channels 0 and 1 are used, the reproduction channels 20 and 21 are used for reproduction of the audio of the advance notice announcement effect, and the reproduction channels 30 and 31 are used for reproduction of the error sound. Audios using different reproduction channels can be reproduced and output simultaneously.

  FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 are time charts showing an example of the state of the game and the sound outputted from each reproduction channel, and FIG. 24 shows the effect of super reach when the variable display result is "big hit" An example of the case, FIG. 25 shows an example of the case where the full rotation reach is performed. The following control is executed in the voice control board 13 by an instruction (command) from the CPU 120 for effect control.

  When the effect of super reach is executed when the variable display result is "big hit", as shown in FIG. 24, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the variable display of the decorative symbol in the reproduction channels 0 and 1 is performed. Playback of BGM corresponding to being medium is started. At this time, the fluctuation start sound is reproduced on the reproduction channels 4 and 5.

  When the decorative pattern on the left, right or middle is stopped, a symbol stop sound is reproduced on the reproduction channels 2 and 3. For example, in response to the same decorative pattern being stopped on the left and right, after being in the super reach state, voices (BGM, words, etc.) corresponding to the contents of the super reach are reproduced on the reproduction channels 0 and 1 Be done. The example shown in FIG. 24 indicates that the BGM corresponding to the super reach effect is continuously reproduced along the time series, and the speech corresponding to the reach effect is reproduced from a predetermined timing. In addition, after the super reach state is established, the confirmation notification sound is reproduced on the reproduction channels 10 and 11.

  Further, when executing the step-up notice effect, for example, the sound of the notice effect (SU) is reproduced on the reproduction channels 6, 7 at an arbitrary timing from the start of the variable display to the stop of the decorative symbol. When performing speech advance notice effect, for example, the sound of the notice effect (serif) is reproduced on the reproduction channels 8 and 9 at an arbitrary timing from the start of the variable display to the stop of the decoration pattern on the right (until reaching reach). Be done.

  When the decorative pattern is stopped and the variable display result is a big hit, and a big hit gaming state is started, a fanfare (sound indicating that the big hit gaming state is started) is reproduced in the reproduction channels 12 and 13. Furthermore, in the big hit gaming state, a sound (sound effect, speech, etc.) corresponding to the presentation contents of the big hit gaming state is reproduced in the reproduction channels 0 and 1, and corresponding to the presentation contents of the big hit gaming state in the reproduction channels 14 and 15. The music (big hit music) is played back.

  On the other hand, when the effect of the full rotation reach is executed, it is different from the case where the effect of the super reach is executed when the variable display result is "big hit". That is, in comparison with FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, when the effect of the full rotation reach is executed, as shown in FIG. It does not play.

  As described above, the reproduction channels 10 and 11 are used only for the output of the confirmation notification sound. Therefore, various settings such as the timing of confirmation notification ON and the volume can be easily set without considering other sounds.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the music pieces reproduced in the big hit gaming state are not distinguished according to the big hit type, but they may be distinguished. For example, music to be reproduced in the jackpot gaming state is composed of intro, A melody, B melody, rust and the like, and voice control data corresponding to the music reproduces intro, A melody, B melody, rust and the like in time series It has become data for. For example, as shown in FIG. 28, music A, which is a common music, is intro, A mer, B mer, Sabi (No. 1), A mer, B mer, Sabi (No. 2), A mer, B mer, Sabi It consists of (No. 3).

  If the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "15R probability A" consisting of 15 rounds of round games, a full chorus of all songs or something close to it during the jackpot gaming state (at least let the player know The part is playable. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27, the reproduction of the selected music is started from the start of the big hit gaming state in the reproduction channels 14 and 15.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot type is "5R probability variation" consisting of 5 rounds of round games, the period of the supposed big hit gaming state is shorter than the time of the full chorus of the music, so common music during the big hit gaming state The full chorus of (Song A) can not be reproduced.

  When the common music (music A) is reproduced in the case of "5R definite variation", control for reproducing / outputting the main part (for example, No. 1 etc.) of the music A during the big hit gaming state is executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, reproduction of voice control data corresponding to music A is started from a predetermined timing during variable display of a decorative symbol. At this time, the volume is set to 0 during the period until the jackpot gaming state starts. That is, the reproduction of the music A is started behind the other effects being performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. As described above, the reproduction channel (14, 15) for reproducing the music is independent of the reproduction channel (0 to 9 etc.) for reproducing the other effect sound in the variable display of the decorative pattern Therefore, the music can be reproduced without interfering with the reproduction of the other effect sound.

  Then, when the jackpot gaming state starts, the normal volume is set. Note that the timing for starting reproduction of the voice control data corresponding to the music A may be any timing at which the first music A can be reproduced during the big hit gaming state, for example, as shown in FIG. The timing is such that the last part of the intro is played at the start. The timing to start reproduction of the voice control data corresponding to the music is not constant but may be different. For example, in the jackpot gaming state of “5R probability change”, it may be determined which of the first, second and third to be reproduced, and the reproduction start timing may be made different according to the determination result. The reproduction start timing in that case becomes earlier in the order of the third, the second and the first. Further, it may be determined which of the first, second and third ones to be reproduced depending on the number of continuations (the number of consecutive times of “5R probability change”). For example, in the case of the first "5R definite variation", the first number is reproduced, and in the case where the "5R definite variation" is twice, the second number is reproduced, and the "5R definite variation" is continuously numbered In the case of three times, the third may be reproduced. By doing this, it is possible to execute the reproduction of the music according to the game situation.

  Among the songs selected in the case of "5R definite variation", the songs (Songs E and F) other than the common song (Song A) have a length such that the full chorus can be reproduced during the round game of 5 rounds It has become.

  Also, in the case of reproducing the common music (music A) in the case of “15R definite variation B”, “5R definite variation” is performed until the fifth round in order to perform the same effect as in the case of “5R definite variation” The same control as in the case of

  By performing such reproduction control, it is possible to preferably reproduce common music without complicating the control.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the final notification sound is output, the final notification sound is output after interrupting the super reach music, but the output aspect of the final notification sound is It is not limited. For example, the volume of the super reach music may be lowered to output the confirmation notification sound.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the output of the confirmation notification sound is limited at the time of the effect of the full rotation reach, but the operation of the movable effect member 60 which is a bonus may be restricted. Here, the restriction of the operation of the movable effect member 60 means, for example, that the movable effect member 60 remains stopped in the initial state (for example, the state shown in FIG. 1) or the movable effect member 60 moves. It means that it does not move to the upper surface of 5 and the like. In addition, both the output of the confirmation notification sound and the operation of the movable effect member 60 may be limited at the time of the effect of the full rotation reach.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the effect of the full rotation reach is performed, the confirmation notification sound is not output, but the mode of the execution restriction of the notification effect is not limited to this. For example, when the effect of the full rotation reach is executed, a confirmation notification sound whose volume is lower than that of the effect of the super reach may be output. In addition, when the confirmation notification sound can be output at a plurality of timings, the confirmation notification sound is output at a timing that does not interfere with the effect of the full rotation reach, or the output time of the confirmation notification sound is shortened. Good. Furthermore, the informing effect is not limited to the output of the informing sound, and, for example, when the determined symbol image is displayed as the informing effect, the determined symbol image is displayed small or the image of the background is transmitted. For example, the visual recognition of the effect image displayed in the effect of the full rotation reach may not be hindered. In addition, for example, when the game effect lamp 9 emits light while changing color as a notification effect (in the case of performing a rainbow light emission), the rainbow light emission is limited at the start timing of the rainbow light emission. May be performed. Furthermore, among the game effect lamps 9, for example, the light emission of a part of the game effect lamp 9 behind the character or the game effect lamp 9 behind the game board 2 may be restricted.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the output of the confirmation notification sound is generated only when the variation pattern is any one of PA3-2, PA3-3, and PA3-4 (step S601; Yes). I set the jackpot super reach production pattern to be performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result is "big hit", the effect pattern is set so that the output of the definite notification sound is performed uniformly, and thereafter, the change pattern is PA3-5. In the case of full rotation reach, the output of the definite notification sound may be limited.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the output of the confirmation notification sound, which is the notification effect, is a notification that a big hit will be made, but it is for notifying that it becomes an advantageous gaming state for the player. If there is any case, for example, the notification effect is executed for notification such as becoming a definite change, becoming a short time state, promoting from a big hit with a small amount of balls to a big hit with a large number of balls during a big hit game state, Further, the output of a definite notification sound, which is a part of the notification effect, may be restricted.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the button pressing instruction image for instructing the player to press the push button 31B is displayed at the time of the full rotation reach, but the player is notified of the stick controller 31A. A lever operation instruction image for instructing an operation may be displayed. Also in this case, the effect control CPU 120 controls the motor drive circuit 16 in order to cause the movable effect member 60, which is a character, to perform a normal operation in response to the depression of the push button 31B. In addition, for example, while an action of the player can be detected using an infrared sensor or the like, an image instructing the player to perform a predetermined action may be displayed. Furthermore, when the detected player's action is a predetermined action, the effect control CPU 120 drives a motor to cause the movable effect member 60, which is a bonus, to perform a normal action according to the action. The circuit 16 may be controlled.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the notification effect is always executed when the fluctuation pattern is a big hit, but the notification effect may not be performed. For example, at the time of the fluctuation pattern which becomes the big hit, it draws drawing whether which of each notification effect such as the output of sound, the display of the picture, the light emission of game effect lamp 9, the operation of movable effect member 60 etc. It may be determined at a predetermined rate (a rate other than 0% or 100%). In this case, the executability of each notification effect may be determined by lottery, or each notification effect may be collectively determined and the executability may be determined by lottery. In any lottery method, when it is all rotation reach, depending on the variation pattern or the type of the big hit, a predetermined kind of notification effect (for example, the output of sound or the display of an image) is not performed as the target of the lottery May be limited, and the lottery may be performed similarly to the case other than the full rotation reach, but may be restricted so as not to be executed even if the execution of the lottery is determined as a result of the lottery.

  Also, there may be a plurality of types of instruction images for instructing the player's operation as a suggested effect with respect to a single operation means. For example, the button pressing instruction image may have a small image and a large image. In addition, as an indication effect, when the LED and the like provided in the operation means are made to emit light, the mode of the emission may be different (for example, white and red, blinking and lighting, low speed blinking and high speed blinking) . Also, as a suggested effect, when the vibration element provided in the operation means vibrates, the mode of vibration when the operation is effective or when the effective operation is performed is different (for example, with vibration and without vibration) You may do so. In addition, a plurality of detection means for detecting the action of the player such as an infrared camera are provided, and in the case of instructing the player to perform the action in the suggested effect, the action detected by a single detection means is instructed The mode of the instruction (for example, the mode of the instruction image) may be different depending on the case where the operation detected by the detection unit is instructed.

  Further, the specific effect is not limited to the reach effect, but may be a pre-reading effect or the like. In this case, in the case of executing the special effect, success or failure of the special effect whether or not to execute the prefetching effect having a high expectation of big hit (or the expected degree of reach occurrence) than the previously performed prefetching effect. You may notify by.

  Also, when effect control is performed to output music during a change, the determination of the effect is executed at the start of the change that is a big hit, and the gaming state is changed as a process performed independently of each process in the effect process process The process may be switched in the event of a failure. For example, when the jackpot effect is started, the volume may be switched from 0 to a normal volume. At that time, the effect control CPU 120 may perform control based on a command from the main substrate 11. For example, after the output of the music is started at the volume 0 during the fluctuation, the normal volume may be switched based on the fanfare command and the opening instruction command for the first round, and the processing is switched based on the confirmation command etc. May be

  It is provided with effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control which performs the effect control process processing of FIG. 14) which can execute a predetermined effect (for example, normal reach effect, movable effect member effect, effect in big hit game state, etc.) You may

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute various effects in the gaming machine.

The notification effect executing means is
At the time of execution of the second specific effect, a part of a plurality of types of informing effects are not performed (for example, when the CPIU for effect control 120 executes the effect of all-rotation reach in the variable-display effect process of step S172) , And performing the remaining notification effects in a mode different from that at the time of execution of the first specific effect (for example, the CPIU 120 for effect control performs the variable-in-progress effect processing of step S172) In the case where the effect of the full rotation reach is to be performed in (1), the bonus function operation may be made different from the normal time).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game interest when the second specific effect is executed.

Indication effect execution means (for example, a figure showing an indication effect that displays the indication effect (for example, a button depression instruction image or a lever operation instruction image) indicating whether or not the notification effect is executed before the notification effect The CPU 120 for effect control is configured to set a variable display start setting process of step S171 in step 14 and an effect pattern of suggested effect in step S602 in FIG. 16 and step S606 in FIG. 16 and perform suggested effect in variable display effect process in step S172. ,
The suggestion effect executing means is
Depending on whether or not the notification effect is performed, one of a plurality of suggested effects is performed at a different ratio (for example, when the confirmation notification sound is not output, it is higher than the case where the confirmation notification sound is output The lever operation instruction image may be displayed in proportion).

  According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention in advance to the presence or absence of the execution of the notification effect, and the game interest can be improved.

An audio output unit (eg, an audio control board 13) having a plurality of channels for outputting sound;
The confirmation notification sound may be output using a specific channel (for example, channels 10 and 11 in FIG. 21) that is not used in the output of another sound.

  According to such a configuration, since a dedicated channel is used for outputting the confirmation notification sound, output setting of the confirmation notification sound can be easily performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 has been described as determining control content of various effect operations. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, control contents of various rendering operations may be shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs or the like mounted respectively on a plurality of control boards provided to control rendering operations. You may

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the CPU for effect control 120 of a fluctuation pattern indicating a fluctuation mode such as fluctuation time and type of reach effect, one fluctuation pattern command is transmitted when fluctuation is started, but 2 The variation pattern may be notified to the CPU 120 for effect control by one or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the microcomputer 100 for gaming control is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (if it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (if it does not reach, so-called It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the fluctuation time or the fluctuation mode) after 2 stop. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the fluctuation time by each of two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. It is also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can also be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 which variably displays the special symbol and the decorative symbol by firing the gaming ball to be the gaming medium in the gaming area and informing the fact that the specific effect is to be recognized is recognized. The configuration and the configuration for providing different benefits according to the content of the operation are described as being provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration or function characterizing the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines.

  For example, when applied to a slot machine, the game state advantageous to the player is, for example, a state such as regular bonus, big bonus, assist time (AT), challenge time (CT), replay time (RT) and the like.

  In the regular bonus game state, small roles such as JAC, cherries, watermelons and bells, for example, are determined as winning combinations, and are selected as lottery targets in the internal lottery. In the gaming state of the big bonus, for example, in a predetermined small combination game, small combination such as cherry, watermelon and bell, and special combination such as regular bonus are defined as winning combination, and the inside of each small combination game It will be the lottery target in the lottery. Further, in the assist time (AT), for example, the game state is notified that an operation procedure satisfying a derivation target winning condition that is generated on condition that a reel derivation condition (for example, stop order or stop timing) is satisfied. . In addition, the challenge time (CT) is controlled so that the symbol displayed when the stop switch is operated can be easily stopped by restricting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, and the player has an eye It is a gaming state where it is possible to derive a combination of winning symbols by performing a push. The replay time (RT) is a gaming state in which the probability that the occurrence of a specific winning (for example, a replay winning or a single bonus winning) is permitted is increased.

  In such a slot machine, in order to notify that it will be various game states advantageous to the player, a notification effect is executed, and further, a part of the notification effect may be limited. In the slot machine, like the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first specific effect indicates whether or not to be in an advantageous gaming state, and may not be in an advantageous gaming state thereafter. The effect is the case, and the second specific effect is an effect in which it is determined that the advantageous gaming state is established thereafter. In the slot machine, the first specified effect and the second specified effect are not limited to effects completed in one game, but may be effects continuously performed over a plurality of games. Further, similarly to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the notification effect in the slot machine may be executed by the operation of a sound, an image display, a lamp, and a movable object. Furthermore, the movable object is not limited to the movable object for effect, and for example, when the notification effect is limited, the operation of the reel may be different from the normal operation. Further, in such a slot machine, as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a specific effect capable of displaying a success or failure effect result is executed, and during the specific effect execution, the success or failure is changed to the specific effect. You may make it perform the special presentation which can display the presentation result of. Then, when the effect result of the failure of the special effect is displayed, the effect result of the failure of the specific effect executed before the execution of the special effect may be able to be displayed. That is, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various rendering operations including the display operation of effect images in the display area of the image display device 5 deviate from the spirit of the present invention. As long as it does not, it is possible to change and modify arbitrarily. In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of winning balls in response to detection of winning balls, but encloses the gaming balls and responds to detection of winning balls. The present invention can also be applied to other game machines such as an enclosed game machine that gives a score.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed / provided by a removable recording medium to the computer device etc. included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the computer device etc. may be previously provided. It may be distributed by pre-installing it in the storage device of. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  And the execution form of the game is not limited to that executed by attaching the removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

1 ... pachinko gaming machine 2 ... gaming 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 ... Effect control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start port switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... stick controller 31B ... push button 31C ... operation knob 100 ... microcomputer for game control 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 125 ... I / O

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that plays a game,
It is possible to execute a specific effect including a first specific effect indicating whether or not an advantageous gaming state is obtained, and a second specific effect indicating that an advantageous gaming state is obtained.
According to the execution of the specific effect, it is provided with notification effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect that is an effect indicating that an advantageous gaming state is to be achieved,
The notification effect executing means is
Multiple types of notification effects can be performed,
When the first specific effect is executed, one informing effect can be executed,
When the second specified effect is executed, the one notification effect is not executed.

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