JP5340586B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the attractiveness of games by enhancing performance effects when the control to a variable probability is made. <P>SOLUTION: When a jackpot game state is ended, any of many types is set for the probability of determining in the determination on the dropping down to the variable probability status according to any of many types for the type of the jackpot. Any of a plurality of performance modes is determined for the performance state at a different determinant probability according to any of many types for the probability of determining end. Any of many types is set for the upper limit frequency of a special pattern game with the control to the time shortening status at a different probability for setting frequency according to any of many types for the probability of determining end. Thereafter, when the variable display of decoration figures is executed, the presence of a suggestive performance as "suggestive script performance" or any of many types for the performance pattern when it is executed is determined at a different determinant probability according to the probability of determining end. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable based on the start condition being satisfied after the start condition is satisfied. And a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player after the variable information display result of the identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, it can be changed by displaying predetermined identification information (hereinafter referred to as a display symbol) on a display device such as a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as “LCD”) by updating or scrolling. There are a number of games that have been enhanced by a so-called variable display game that performs variable display and determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result.

  Some variable display games are played by using the above display device as an image display device. In such a variable display game, the change of the display symbol is started based on the detection of the game ball passing through the start winning opening (the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied), and the stop when the change of the display symbol is completely stopped. A game in which a case of a symbol (determined symbol) is a specific display mode is a “big hit”. When a “big hit” occurs in the variable display game, a special electric combination called a big prize opening or an attacker is opened, and a state in which a game ball can be won extremely easily is provided to a player for a certain period of time. This state is referred to as “specific game state” or “hit game state”. In addition, probability variation control (probability variation control) that improves the probability of a “big hit” in a variable display game after the end of a specific gaming state, and time reduction control (time reduction) that shortens the execution time of a variable display game than usual. A gaming machine in which control such as control is performed is also provided.

As a gaming machine in which such control such as probability variation control is performed, a stage decision effect display determined from any of a plurality of types of stages is performed, and the continuation condition of probability variation control after the end of the big hit game is determined by the determined stage. In addition to making the difference, it has been proposed to display whether or not the probability variation control is being performed (for example, Patent Document 1). Here, the setting probability of the falling lottery for lottering whether or not the probability variation control is ended may be changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the effect display is inconsistent with the gaming state. It is possible to do it.
JP-A-2006-87699 (paragraphs 0110, 0150 to 0153, 0168, 0292, 0300, 0301, etc.)

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, even when the setting probability of the falling lottery, which is a determination probability of whether or not to end the probability variation control, is changed, the player determines whether or not the probability variation control is performed by the effect display. It was a recognizable level, and the determination probability of whether or not to end the probability variation control could not be predicted. Therefore, the effect display until the probability variation control is finished becomes monotonous, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game is lowered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect of the game by enhancing the effect when the probability variation control is performed.

In order to achieve the above object, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application, the processing of steps S203 to S209 is executed based on the start condition (for example, based on the determination of Yes in step S201 and the determination of No in step S202). Or, based on the determination of Yes in Step S210 and the determination of No in Step S211, the start condition (for example, No in Step S241) is determined after the processing in Steps S212 to S218 is executed. Etc.), variable display means (for example, first and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B) that variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) that can each be identified. And the image display device 5), and the variable display result of the identification information is predetermined. A game machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player after a display result (for example, a big hit symbol or a combination of big hits) In addition, prior determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S252) that determines whether or not to control to the specific gaming state before the variable display result is derived and displayed, and the specific gaming state High probability state control means (for example, the CPU 103) that controls the gaming state after the end to a high probability state (for example, a high-accuracy high-base state or a high-accuracy low-base state) that has a higher probability of being the specific display result than the normal state. After executing the process of step S322, the part for executing the processes of steps S250 to S252) and whether to end the high probability state Ending determination probability setting means for setting the ending determination probability to any one of a plurality of types (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S 324 and S 325 and then the processing of steps S 401 to S 404), the high When the control is in the probability state, the end determination means for determining whether or not to end the control of the high probability state by the end determination probability set by the end determination probability setting means (for example, the CPU 103 performs step S405, A portion that executes the process of S406) and a high-probability end control unit (for example, the CPU 103) that terminates the control of the high-probability state by the high-probability state control unit when it is determined by the end-determination unit (step S407). After executing the process of step S250 to S252, etc.) Effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect that suggests the end determination probability set by the completion determination probability setting means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S504 to S508, S511 to S515, or the effect of step S46) In the control process, the process of step S544 after executing the process of step S533 and step S534, the part of executing process of steps S552 to S555, or the process of step ST16 based on the determination of Yes in step ST15 Etc.) and whenever the variable display of the identification information by the variable display means is executed when the high probability state control means is controlled to the high probability state, the suggestion execution means performs the suggestion. When deciding whether or not to perform the production In addition, there is an effect determining means for determining the effect mode in the suggestive effect as any one of a plurality of types, and the end determination probability set by the end determination probability setting means includes a first probability, There is a second probability that is higher than the first probability that it is determined that the high-probability state is to be ended, and the end determination probability set by the end determination probability setting means is the production mode of the suggestion effect. There is a first effect mode that suggests that there is a high possibility of being the first probability, and a second effect mode that indicates that the possibility of being the first probability is low, and the effect determination means is configured to determine whether to end the process. When the end determination probability set by the probability setting means is the second probability, it is determined not to execute the suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the probability is the first probability.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 2, a specific first effect image (for example, a character) during the variable display of the identification information by the variable display unit a plurality of times as an effect state in which the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution unit. A second effect image that is different from the first effect image during variable display of the identification information by a plurality of times by the variable display means. An effect state control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S559) that controls one of the second effect states (for example, the effect mode MD2) that displays (for example, an effect image showing the character CH3). Then, after executing the processing of step S533 and step S534, the processing of step S544 is executed. And when the high-probability state control is started by the high-probability state control means, the production state control means controls whether to control the first effect state or the second effect state. Effect state determining means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S552 to S555) that determines with different state determination probabilities according to the end determination probability set by the end determination probability setting means.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3, the effect continuation determination for determining whether or not the execution of the suggested effect by the effect execution unit is continued after the control of the high probability state by the high probability state control unit is finished. Means (for example, after the determination of Yes is made in step S518, the portion in which the production control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S504 and S508, the determination of No in step S511 or step S514, and the determination of No in step S606) And the like to execute the processing of step S609.

  5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein when the high probability state control by the high probability state control means is started, the variable display time of the identification information by the variable display means is shorter than the normal state. Time reduction control means for performing control (for example, a part for executing the processes of steps S279 and S281 after the CPU 103 executes the process of step S323) and the time by the time reduction control means after the specific gaming state is completed. The upper limit number of times that the variable display means performs variable display of the identification information by the time when the shortening control is finished is set to a number of different setting probabilities according to the end determination probability set by the end determination probability setting means. A variable display number setting means for setting the number of steps (for example, after the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S324 and S325, It comprises a portion, etc.) and for executing the processing up S311～S314.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the game machine includes operation means (for example, the operation button 30) that can be operated by the player, and the effect execution means performs the identification information by the variable display means during a predetermined period during variable display. The suggestion effect is executed at a timing when the operation means is operated (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step ST16 based on the determination of Yes in step ST15).

  7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the variable display means is configured to perform a process of steps S203 to S209 based on a first start condition (for example, determination of Yes in step S201 and determination of No in step S202) among the start conditions. Based on the fact that the first start condition (for example, No is determined in step S241 and the first is determined in step S245) among the start conditions is satisfied after the execution is satisfied. , First special variable display means (first special symbol display device 4A, etc.) for variably displaying a plurality of types of special identification information (for example, the first special figure, etc.) each identifiable, and the second start among the start conditions Conditions (for example, based on the determination of Yes in step S210 and the determination of No in step S211) Based on the fact that the second start condition (for example, No is determined in step S241 and second is determined in step S245) among the start conditions is satisfied. A second special variable display means (second special symbol display device 4B, etc.) for variably displaying a plurality of types of special identification information (for example, the second special figure, etc.) each identifiable. Whether to end the high probability state when the first start condition is satisfied and whether to end the high probability state when the second start condition is satisfied are determined using a common processing module (For example, in the probability change fall determination process of step S242 executed in the special symbol normal process of step S110 in the special symbol process process of step S15, the CPU 103 performs step S4. 5, such as portions for performing the process of S406).

  8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the variable display means includes special variable display means (for example, first and second special symbol display devices 4A) that variably display special identification information (for example, special symbols) among the identification information. 4B), and variable decoration display means (for example, the image display device 5) for variably displaying the decoration identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) among the identification information in response to the variable display of the special identification information. And the special identification information includes a plurality of types of special identification information (for example, special symbols having symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “5”, and “7”) included in the specific display result, The end determination probability setting means sets the end determination probability to any one of a plurality of types with different setting probabilities depending on the type of special identification information derived and displayed by the special variable display means as the specific display result. For example CPU103 is based on the falling rate specified buffer values set in step S325, such as portions for performing the process of step S401 to S404).

  The present invention has the following effects.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the end determination probability as to whether or not to end the high probability state is set to one of a plurality of types by the end determination probability setting means. Then, directing execution means executes a suggested directing suggesting the end determination probability.
Thereby, the player's sense of expectation with respect to the determination probability of whether or not to end the high probability state can be enhanced by the suggestion effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the gaming machine according to the second aspect, which of the first effect state and the second effect state for displaying different effect images is determined with different state determination probabilities according to the end determination probability.
Thereby, the player can easily recognize the suggestion effect, enhance the effect of the suggestion effect, and improve the interest of the game.

In the gaming machine according to claim 3, it is determined whether or not the execution of the suggestion effect is continued after the control of the high probability state is finished.
As a result, the suggestion effect may continue even after the control of the high probability state is completed, so that the expectation of the high probability state is maintained even after the high probability state ends, and the game entertainment interest and the customer are reduced. Separation can be prevented.

In the gaming machine according to claim 4, an end determination probability of whether or not to end the high probability state is set as the upper limit number of variable displays executed from the end of the specific gaming state to the end of the time reduction control. It is set to one of a plurality of types with different frequency setting probabilities depending on
As a result, in addition to the suggestion effect, the number of executions of variable display for which time reduction control is performed can also indicate the end determination probability of whether or not to end the high probability state, and whether or not to end the high probability state It is possible to maintain the player's expectation for such determination probability and improve the interest of the game.

In the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, the suggestion effect is executed at the timing when the operation means is operated.
Thereby, the stage effect in stage operation performed when the operation means is operated can be heightened, and the interest of a game can be improved.

In the gaming machine according to claim 6, when the first start condition for starting the variable display by the first special variable display means is satisfied, and when the first special variable display means starts the variable display by the second special variable display means. 2 When the start condition is satisfied, it is determined whether to end the high probability state using a common processing module.
As a result, the processing when the first start condition is satisfied and the processing when the second start condition is satisfied can be shared, and the program capacity can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 7, when decoration identification information is variably displayed corresponding to variable display of special identification information, the setting differs depending on the type of special identification information derived and displayed as a specific display result With the probability, the end determination probability can be set to any one of a plurality of types.

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

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

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, in the special symbol game, any one of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In response to this, variable display of decorative symbols (for example, vertical or horizontal scroll display) is performed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. Be started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game (completely stopped display), the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L in the image display device 5 are displayed. At 5C and 5R, the fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped (completely stopped). The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are movable within the display area of the image display device 5, and display the decorative symbols in a reduced or enlarged manner. You may be able to do that. When the special symbol or the decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the display result in the variable display of each symbol is definitely displayed, and thereafter, the display state is such that the player can recognize that the current variable display does not proceed. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is displayed completely stopped, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”. Ornamental symbols may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Stopping and displaying the display symbol to the extent that the player can recognize that the variation of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is not progressing like the complete stop display or the temporary stop display is also referred to as a derivation display.

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

  While the decorative symbols are changing, in the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol numbers, for example, from top to bottom. Alternatively, a scrolling display that flows from the right side to the left side is performed. Then, when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

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

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

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

  The display area of the image display device 5 may be provided with a color symbol display area for variably displaying a color symbol as identification information different from the decorative symbol. As an example, in the color symbol display area, when the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, the variation of the color symbol (for example, the display color update display) is started. When the special symbol game using the second special symbol is started by the “left” color symbol display unit and the second special symbol display device 4B, the variation of the color symbol is started. The display part should just be included. Then, when the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special graphic game is completely stopped and displayed, the variation of the color symbol is finished, and the fixed color symbol that is the variable display result of the color symbol is completely stopped and displayed. The color symbols variably displayed on the “left” and “right” color symbol display sections include, for example, a plurality of types such as four types of symbols (“yellow”, “green”, “red”, “blue”, etc.) As long as the color pattern is included. Each of the color symbols is assigned a corresponding symbol number. As an example, the symbol numbers “1” to “4” only need to be assigned to the “yellow”, “green”, “red”, and “blue” color symbols.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilted position by a predetermined solenoid for a normal electric accessory (normally A second start winning opening is provided. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball is unlikely to enter the second start winning opening. It becomes. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the normal electric accessory solenoid is turned on, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening. It becomes a state. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a predetermined large winning opening solenoid, and is opened (first state) and closed (second state) by the large winning opening door. Forms a big prize opening that changes. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid is in the ON state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening. A game ball that has entered a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

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

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. For example, at a predetermined position in the gaming machine frame 3 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a central position on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided. Note that the operation button 30 is not limited to a button that can be pressed, and may be a button that can be rotated, such as a rotary selector, or a touch operation or a pressing operation, such as a touch panel. It may be a thing, and the thing which can be tilted like a lever type switch may be sufficient. Further, instead of the operation button 30, a sensor that can detect a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. That is, the operation button 30 only needs to be able to detect a predetermined operation action by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  In the normal game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined variable display time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol is completely stopped and displayed. The variable symbol display time may be determined as one of a plurality of variable display times by, for example, extracting numerical data indicating a predetermined random value at the start of each normal game. . If a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol that becomes a variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is It becomes "per ordinary figure". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, for a predetermined time. When elapses, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is caused by the fact that the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. The process starts when the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. The first start condition is satisfied when the current special figure game using the first special figure can be started, for example, when the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state is ended. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a game ball that has entered the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. Is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the second start condition is satisfied. The second start condition is satisfied when the current special figure game using the second special figure can be started, for example, when the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state is ended.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after a predetermined variable display time elapses after the variable symbol special display is started, the result of the special symbol variable display is determined. The special symbol is displayed as a complete stop. The variable display time of the special symbol is plural in correspondence with the variation pattern determined based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern as shown in FIG. One of the variable display times of the type is determined. If a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the special display result is a “big hit”, and a special symbol other than the big bonus symbol (losing) If the symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes “losing” as a non-specific display result. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, four special symbols having symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “5”, and “7” are used as jackpot symbols, and the symbol number is “10”. A special symbol is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit game state as the specific game state controlled after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number. A round that changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is performed by opening the large winning opening in a period until (for example, ten) winning balls are generated. . In this way, the open / close plate that opened the grand prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closed the grand prize opening to play the special variable prize ball device 7 as a game. Change to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the person, and finish one round. In this embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, the round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeated until a predetermined number of executions (for example, “15”) is reached.

  Note that the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a closed state at a normal winning time, for example, before the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on and before being controlled to the big hit gaming state. A game ball that has entered one area (V prize area; special area) of the game balls led to the back of the game board 2 after winning the big prize opening that has been opened in the big hit game state is a predetermined V prize switch. The game ball detected by the count switch 23 after entering the other area and entering the other region may be detected by the count switch 23 as it is without being detected by the V winning switch. In this case, a solenoid for switching the route in the special winning opening may be provided on the back of the game board 2. Then, in each round other than the final round in the big hit gaming state, the detection of the game ball by the V winning switch may be a condition for transitioning to the next round. Alternatively, without providing the V winning area, it is possible to always shift to the next round in each round other than the final round in the big hit gaming state.

  After the big hit gaming state ends, the high-accuracy base state, which is one of a plurality of types of special gaming states, is obtained. Here, in this embodiment, as the special game state, in addition to the highly accurate and high base state, a plurality of types of game states such as a highly accurate and low base state and a low probability and high base state are provided. In a gaming state that includes a high base state (also referred to as a “short-time state” or “short time state”), such as a high-accuracy base state or a low-accuracy base state, a low base state such as a low-accuracy low base state that is a normal state Compared to the game state including the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display unit 20 has a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol fluctuation time), and the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each regular game is Control for improving the probability of “per figure”, control for increasing the tilting time of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”, and increasing the number of tilts Control, such as control, increases the possibility of a game ball entering the second start winning opening as compared to a game state including a low base state, and the second start condition is more easily established. Control is performed. In the gaming state including the high base state, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In the game state including the high base state, the time-shortening control is performed in which the average special symbol change time (variable display time) in the special game is shortened. In gaming states that include high-probability states (also referred to as “probability change state” or “high-probability state”), such as high-accuracy high-base state and high-probability low-base state, Compared to gaming states that include low-probability states such as low-probability high-base states, the probability that the variable display result in the variable display of each special figure game or decorative symbol will be `` big hit '' and further controlled to the big hit gaming state, Improve to be higher. The low probability low base state, which is a normal state, is a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state or a special gaming state in which at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 The same control as in the initial setting state (for example, a state in which initialization processing is executed after power-on as in the case of system reset) is performed.

  In this embodiment, the advantageous release control and the time-saving control in the gaming state including the high base state are executed by a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times or 20 times), and the variable display result is “big hit”. The process ends when any of the conditions is satisfied first. The upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the game state including the high base state is the number setting probability according to the type of jackpot symbol (big jackpot type) when the variable display result is “big jackpot”, and the number of types (for example, 100 times or 20 times). In the high-accuracy high-base state, when the high-base state is terminated because the number of executions of the special figure game has reached the upper limit before the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is Highly accurate and low base state. Further, in the low-accuracy high-base state, when the high-base state is terminated because the number of executions of the special-purpose game has reached the upper limit before the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 The state becomes a low probability low base state.

  In the gaming state including the high probability state, it is determined whether or not the probability variation control is terminated every time the special game is executed. The determination as to whether or not to end the probability variation control that is performed each time such a special game is executed is also referred to as “probability variation fall determination”, “probability variation fall lottery”, or “probability variation puncture lottery”. The end determination probability as to whether or not the probability variation control is to be terminated in the probability variation fall determination is a set probability according to the type of jackpot symbol (big hit type) when the variable display result is “big hit”, and a plurality of types (for example, 1 / 100 or 1/5). In addition, the probability variation control in the gaming state including the high base state is also ended when the variable display result is “big hit”. If it is determined that the probability variation control is to be terminated in the probability variation fall determination in the highly accurate high base state, if the high base state control is continued when the high probability state is terminated, a pachinko game The gaming state in the machine 1 becomes a low probability and high base state. Further, when it is determined that the probability variation control is to be ended in the probability variation fall determination in the high probability low base state, when the high probability state is terminated, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed to the low probability low base state. Become.

  In this embodiment, the big hit type SP1 to the big hit type SP4 are determined in advance as the four types of big hit types. The jackpot type SP1 is a variable display mode of a special symbol or a decorative symbol when the special symbol of the symbol number “7” is derived and displayed as a fixed special symbol which is a variable display result of the special symbol game. The jackpot type SP2 is a variable display mode of a special symbol or a decorative symbol when the special symbol of the symbol number “5” is derived and displayed as a confirmed special symbol. The jackpot type SP3 is a variable display mode of a special symbol or a decorative symbol when the special symbol of the symbol number “4” is derived and displayed as a confirmed special symbol. The jackpot type SP4 is a variable display mode of a special symbol or a decorative symbol when the special symbol of the symbol number “2” is derived and displayed as a confirmed special symbol.

  On the display screen of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B. That is, on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, the “left”, “middle”, or “right” decorative symbol display section 5 </ b> L based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. In all of 5C and 5R, decorative symbols are displayed in an accelerated manner (all symbols accelerated display). When a predetermined speed is reached, the decorative symbols are displayed at a constant speed (all symbols are displayed at a constant speed). Such all symbols acceleration display and all symbols constant speed display are included in all symbol variations that variably display the ornament symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” ornament symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. . After all the symbols change, for example, display the symbols in a decelerating display (each symbol deceleration display) in a predetermined order such as “Left” → “Right” → “Medium”. While stopping and displaying, for example, temporary stop display that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction is performed. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern reaches the variable display time determined based on the variation pattern or the like, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is displayed in a completely stopped state. Note that the procedure for stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbols is not limited to displaying the decorative symbols in a predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, a decorative symbol that is a confirmed decorative symbol at the same time may be displayed in a decelerating display (all symbol decelerating display).

  After all symbols change is started, the decorative symbols are reach-displayed on all or some of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. It may be derived and displayed in the state. Here, the reach display state refers to a decorative symbol that has not yet been derived and displayed when the decorative symbol derived and displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variation symbol”). ")" Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R, etc.) The remaining decorative symbol display part (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been derived and displayed when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is derived and displayed. In the symbol display portion 5C, etc., the decorative symbols are changing, or the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, 5R are all or part of the decorative symbols. This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination. Corresponding to the reach display state, an effect image such as an animation image or a live-action image different from the decorative design is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display mode of the background image is changed, There are times when the variation pattern of the decorative design is changed. Such an effect image display, background image display mode change, and decorative pattern change mode change are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). Some reach productions are set such that when they appear, a big hit is likely to occur (a high probability is a big win) compared to a normal reach production (normal reach). Such a special reach production is also called a super reach production (or simply “super reach”). As an example, for reach production that becomes super reach, after performing a reach production similar to normal reach until a predetermined time elapses, for example, a decorative pattern such as a background image display mode, a displayed character, a decorative pattern variation direction, etc. The change of the production mode (so-called “development”) by changing at least one of the fluctuation modes before the reach display state or at the time of the normal reach, and the reach production peculiar to the super reach It is sufficient if the introduction part in is started. In addition, in the reach production that becomes super reach, when the decorative design is derived and displayed in the reach display state, the introduction part in the reach production peculiar to super reach is started without performing the reach production similar to the normal reach. Things may be included.

  During the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike a reach effect, for example, a predetermined character image or message image is displayed before the variable graphic display state reaches the reach display state after all symbol variations have started. Depending on the display mode other than the variable display mode of the decorative design, such as, the variable display status of the decorative design may be the reach display status, and the variable display result may be “big hit” A notice effect for informing the player may be executed. Here, the notice effect for notifying the player that there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach display state is particularly referred to as “reach notice effect”. The effect operation as the notice effect may be executed (started) after all the symbol changes are started and before the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach display state. In this embodiment, a notice effect that is a “notice line effect” is set to be executable. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect may be any effect that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time depending on whether or not it is executed. In addition to the notice effect that becomes the “notice line effect”, any of a plurality of types of notice effects may be selected and executed.

  In the notice effect that is the “notice line effect”, the decoration is displayed on two or more decorative symbol display parts (for example, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display parts 5L, 5R, etc.) after all the symbol changes are started Before the symbol is derived and displayed, a predetermined effect operation serving as a button operation promotion effect is performed. The button operation promotion effect is an effect operation that prompts the player to operate the operation button 30 by, for example, displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5. If it is. The effect operation that prompts the player to operate the operation button 30 is not limited to an effect that causes the image display device 5 to display an effect image. The effect that causes a predetermined sound to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED for lighting or blinking in a predetermined lighting pattern, one for operating a movable member provided in a play accessory provided in or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or any of these It may be a combination. When such a button operation promotion effect is performed, an operation effective period for effectively detecting the operation of the operation button 30 by the player is set. When an operation of the operation button 30 by the player is detected within the operation effective period, execution of the button operation promotion effect is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected, and a plurality of types of lines prepared in advance are stopped. An effect operation such as displaying a message image indicating one of the notice lines in the notice line on the image display device 5 is executed. Note that, as the effect operation for notifying the notice line, various effect operations such as outputting predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, for example, may be performed.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach and notice effects, the variable display state of decorative designs may be reached, and the variable display result may be a “hit” May be executed in order to notify the player by a variable display mode of the decorative symbols. For example, a specific effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream” may be set to be executable. When the specific effect is executed, the variable display time may be longer than when the specific effect is not executed. In the specific effect of “sliding”, two or more decorative symbol display units (the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display units 5L, 5C, and 5R are changed, and then two or more decorative symbol display units ( For example, after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “ 2 ”), the decorative symbol display unit (for example, one or both of the“ left ”decorative symbol display unit 5L and the“ right ”decorative symbol display unit 5R) is changed again and then stopped. Thus, an effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped is performed. In the specific effect of “pseudo-ream”, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols are displayed based on the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special game is established once. After all the decorative symbols are changed in the portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5C are displayed. The effect display for changing the decorative design again (pseudo continuous change) at 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). In the specific effect of “pseudo-ream”, a combination of decorative symbols predetermined as pseudo-ream chances is temporarily displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be. Different variation patterns may be used depending on whether or not such specific effects are executed.

  If the special symbol that will be a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the special symbol game that corresponds to the variable display result being “losing”, a decoration of “left”, “middle”, or “right” Among the symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, all of the symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R display patterns 5L, 5C, and 5R. In some cases, the decorative design is derived and displayed in the reach display state in some decorative design display units, and the reach effect is executed. When the reach effect is completed, a definite decorative design that is a reach-losing combination may be derived and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  If the special symbol that becomes the losing symbol is stopped and displayed as the special symbol for the special symbol game that corresponds to the variable display result being “losing”, the “left”, “ Reach the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display portions (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5R, etc.) of the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, 5R. After the derivation display is performed in a non-reach display state different from the display state, a fixed decorative design that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be derived and displayed without executing a reach effect. Such a decorative pattern variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “non-reach loss” or “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in a special symbol game, as with the variable display mode of “Leach Loss”, all symbols change from “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” The reach effect is executed after the decorative symbols are derived and displayed in the reach display state in some of the decorative symbol display portions of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. When the reach effect ends, a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the determined decorative symbols that are jackpot combinations. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. If it is.

  In this way, the fixed special symbol becomes a big hit symbol in response to the variable display result being “big hit”, and after the definite decorative symbol of the big hit combination is derived and displayed, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. After the big hit gaming state is finished, the game state is controlled to a special gaming state such as a high-accuracy base state. When the high-accuracy and high-base state is reached after the big hit gaming state, the production state is different from the normal production state. In this embodiment, in addition to the production mode MD0 that is a normal production state, a plurality of types of production states such as the production mode MD1 to the production mode MD3 are provided. In the effect mode MD0 to the effect mode MD3, various effect operation modes such as a display mode of the effect image on the image display device 5, a sound output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting display mode of the game effect lamp 9 and the like are provided. It only has to be different. The effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be switched to any one of the effect modes MD0 to the effect mode MD3 based on the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 or the like. Among these, the effect mode MD0, which is a normal effect mode, is an effect state that can be controlled when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a low-probability low base state as a normal state. In other words, when the gaming state includes a low probability state (a gaming state that does not include a high probability state), the effect mode MD0 may be controlled. On the other hand, when the game state includes a highly probable state or when the game state includes a high base state, the effect mode MD0 is not controlled.

  The effect mode MD1 and the effect mode MD2 are effect states that can be controlled when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is either the high-accuracy base state or the low-accuracy base state. In other words, the production mode MD1 and the production mode MD2 correspond to any one of a gaming state including a high probability state and a gaming state including a low certainty state (a gaming state not including a high certainty state). Further, when the gaming state includes the high base state, the effect mode MD1 or the effect mode MD2 is controlled. At the end of the jackpot gaming state, control is made to either the presentation mode MD1 or the presentation mode MD2 with a decision probability corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol (big jackpot type) in the special figure game that has been controlled in the jackpot gaming state. Is decided.

  The effect mode MD3 is an effect state that can be controlled when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is either the high-accuracy low base state or the low-accuracy low base state. That is, the production mode MD3 corresponds to any one of a gaming state including a high probability state and a gaming state including a low probability state (a gaming state not including a high probability state). On the other hand, in the gaming state including the high base state, the effect mode MD3 is not controlled. In the game state including the high base state, when the high base state is ended because the number of executions of the special figure game reaches the upper limit number before the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the high probability state is obtained. It is determined to switch between the effect mode MD0 and the effect mode MD3 at a different determination ratio depending on whether the state is in the low probability state. In addition to the effect modes MD0 to effect mode MD3, the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be prepared so that it can be switched by the player's selection. For example, in response to a predetermined operation action (for example, a pressing operation) being detected by the operation button 30 within a period during which a predetermined demonstration screen (demo screen) is displayed on the image display device 5, the effect state is changed. What is necessary is just to be able to switch to any of a plurality of types.

  Whether or not the probability variation control is to be ended by the probability variation fall determination during the variable display of the decorative pattern when being controlled to any one of the performance modes MD1 to MD3 other than the performance mode MD0 which is the normal performance state. There may be a suggestion effect that suggests that the end determination probability may be a predetermined probability (for example, either 1/100 or 1/5). As in the case of the notice effect, the effect operation as the suggestive effect may be executed (started) after all the symbol changes are started and before the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach display state. In this embodiment, the “suggested speech effect” is set to be executable as the suggested effect. When the suggestion effect that is the “suggest speech effect” is executed, two or more decorative symbol display units (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display units 5L, 5R, etc.) are started after all the symbol variations are started. ), The button operation promotion effect similar to the notice effect that becomes the “notice line effect” is performed before the decoration symbol is derived and displayed, and the operation valid period is reached. When an operation of the operation button 30 by the player is detected within the operation effective period, execution of the button operation promotion effect is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected, and a plurality of types of lines prepared in advance are stopped. An effect operation such as displaying a message image indicating one of the suggested lines on the image display device 5 is performed. In addition, as an effect operation for informing the suggestion line, for example, various effect operations such as outputting predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R may be performed. On the other hand, when the operation valid period ends without detecting the operation of the operation button 30 even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the operation valid period, the execution of the button operation promotion effect is stopped and It is sufficient that the notification is not performed. Whether or not to execute such suggestion effects may be determined with different determination probabilities depending on which of the plurality of types of end determination probabilities in the probability variation fall determination. In addition, the effect mode in the case of executing the suggestion effect may be determined to be one of a plurality of types with a different determination probability depending on which of the plurality of types is the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination.

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wiring 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.

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating the start of change of the first special figure in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating the start of change of the second special figure in the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special graphic game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated. The EXT data in the variation pattern designation command is also referred to as variation pattern designation data.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. EXT data is set corresponding to the jackpot type determination result indicating whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a prior determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command indicating a prior determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type SP1 and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a prior determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type SP2 and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a prior determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type SP3 and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a prior determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type SP4 and the big hit type determination result. The EXT data in the variable display result notification command is also referred to as variable display result designation data.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result indicated in the variable display result notification command may be configured to be specified by one effect control command. As an example, an effect control command for setting EXT data corresponding to a combination of a variation pattern and a variable display result (one of “losing” and “big hit” and a big hit type in the case of “big hit”) is prepared. Then, information that can specify the variation pattern and the variable display result may be transmitted by the effect control command. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The decoration symbol stop command may not be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In this case, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is specified on the side of the effect control board 12, and the elapsed time from the start of variable display of the decorative design is variable display time. Even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not received, the determined decorative design may be displayed in a completely stopped state to confirm the variable display result.

  The command 90XXH is a background designation command for designating display of a background image corresponding to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the background designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3C, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state such as a low probability low base state, or a low probability high base state, a high probability low base state, Different EXT data is set depending on which of a plurality of types of special game states such as a highly accurate and high base state. More specifically, the command 9000H is a first background designation command transmitted when the gaming state is a low probability low base state. The command 9001H is a second background designation command transmitted when the gaming state is the low probability base state. The command 9002H is a third background designation command transmitted when the gaming state is the high probability low base state. The command 9003H is a fourth background designation command that is transmitted when the gaming state is the high-accuracy base state. In this embodiment, a background designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started and when display of a demo screen is designated. That's fine. The EXT data in the background designation command is also referred to as background designation data.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates the start of the big hit gaming state. In the hit start designation command, different EXT data is set depending on which of the big hit types SP1 to SP4 is the big hit type in the special figure game or the like that triggered the big hit gaming state. The As an example, in the hit start designation command, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command may be set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the prior determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command, the correspondence relationship between the preliminary determination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. The EXT data in the hit start designation command is also referred to as start designation data.

  The command A1XXH is a special prize opening opening designation command that designates display of an effect image during a period in which the big prize opening is open in each round, corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH corresponds to the number of executions of the round in the big hit gaming state, and the period (from the end of each round to the closing state of the big winning opening being closed to the opening of the big winning opening in the next round ( This is a designation command after opening the big prize opening that designates display of the effect image in the interval period). In the special winning opening opening designation command and the special winning opening open designation command, different EXT data is set according to, for example, the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the big hit gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, regardless of whether it is a period in which the big prize opening is in an open state in each round or a period in which the big prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state at the end of each round, A continuous performance operation may be executed from the start time to the end time of the big hit gaming state.

  The command A3XXH is a hit end specifying command for specifying the end of the big hit gaming state. In the hit end designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3D, the big hit type in the special game that triggered the big hit gaming state is any one of a plurality of types of big hit types SP1 to big hit type SP4. Accordingly, different EXT data is set. More specifically, the command A300H is a first hit end designation command indicating that the jackpot type determination result is the jackpot type SP1. Command A301H is a second hit end designation command indicating that the jackpot type determination result is jackpot type SP2. Command A302H is a third hit end designation command indicating that the jackpot type determination result is jackpot type SP3. Command A303H is a fourth hit end designation command indicating that the jackpot type determination result is jackpot type SP4. The EXT data in the hit end specifying command is also referred to as end specifying data.

  The command B001H is for executing a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. This is a first start port winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition is satisfied. The command B002H is for executing a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established.

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

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A random access memory (RAM) 102 that provides an area, a central processing unit (CPU) 103 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and I / O (Input / Output port) 105. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a probable fall, a reach Numerical data indicating each of the determination random value MR4 and the variation pattern determining random value MR5 is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 103 as a random counter. It may be updated by software using The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. For example, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. For example, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number MR3 for the probability variation fall determination is a random value used for the probability variation fall determination as to whether or not to end the probability variation control. For example, the random value MR3 for probability variation fall determination takes a value in the range of “1” to “200”. The reach determination random value MR4 is a random value used for determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach display state when the variable display result is “lost”. For example, the random number MR4 for reach determination takes a value in the range of “1” to “239”. The random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random number MR5 for determining the variation pattern takes a value in the range of “1” to “150”.

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

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 5A and a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 12 is off or on. Thus, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is allocated so as to be associated with the jackpot determination value data and the loss determination value data. In the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special symbol display result determination table 130B, the table data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is allocated to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state. This is the judgment data. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the probability variation flag is on, a larger number of random values MR1 than when the probability variation flag is off, Allocated to jackpot decision data. Here, when the gaming state includes a highly accurate state such as a highly accurate low base state or a highly accurate high base state, the probability changing flag is turned on. On the other hand, the probability variation flag is turned off when the gaming state includes a low probability state such as a low probability low base state or a low probability high base state. As a result, when the gaming state includes a highly probable state, the probability that it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than when the gaming state includes a low probability state. Become. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state includes a high probability state, and when the gaming state includes a low probability state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of determining to control the jackpot gaming state is higher.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 is used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the big hit game state. It is a table that is referred to. The jackpot type determination table 131 indicates whether the value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 12 is “1” or “2”. Accordingly, the jackpot type determination random number MR2 is allocated to the jackpot type SP1 to the jackpot type SP4. Here, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “1” when the special figure game using the first special figure is started on the first special symbol display device 4A when the first start condition is satisfied. Thus, “2” is set when the second special symbol display device 4B starts the special figure game using the second special figure when the second start condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, depending on which of the jackpot type SP1 to the jackpot type SP4, one of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols becomes a fixed special symbol as a variable display result in the special figure game. That is, the table data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type in the big hit type determining table 131 is the determination data allocated to a plurality of types of big hit symbols corresponding to the plurality of types of big hit types. The jackpot type determination table 131 corresponds to the jackpot type determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, using the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (the jackpot type buffer value). Thus, table data (setting data) for setting to any one of “1” to “4” is included.

  In the setting of the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 6, the jackpot type determination for each of the jackpot type SP1 to the jackpot type SP4 depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. The random number MR2 is assigned differently. Therefore, when the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, When determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established, The determination probability of the jackpot type will be different. With these settings, the probability of determining the jackpot type, which is the type of jackpot symbol, can be made different depending on whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. Further, in the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 6, the determination probability of the jackpot type SP1 is set to be equal to or higher than the determination probability of the jackpot type SP2. On the other hand, the determination probability of the jackpot type SP3 is set to be lower than the determination probability of the jackpot type SP4.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the structure of the probability variation fall determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a first fall determination table 132A shown in FIG. 7A and a second fall determination table 132B shown in FIG. 7B are prepared in advance as probability variation fall determination tables. The first fall determination table 132A indicates that when the value of the fall rate designation buffer (fall rate designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to end probability variation control in a gaming state including a highly certain state such as a highly certain and high base state based on a random value MR3 for probability variation falling determination. The second fall determination table 132B is referred to in order to determine whether or not to end the probability variation control based on the random value MR3 for the probability variation fall determination when the fall rate designation buffer value is “2”. It is a table.

  In each of the first fall determination table 132A and the second fall determination table 132B, the random value MR3 for probability variation fall determination is assigned so as to be associated with the fall determination value data and the continuation determination value data. In the first fall determination table 132A and the second fall determination table 132B, the table data indicating the random number MR3 for probability variation fall determination is data for determination that is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not the probability variation control is to be ended. In the first drop determination table 132A, more random number values MR3 are assigned to the continuation determination value data than in the second drop determination table 132B. Thereby, when the fall rate designation buffer value is “1”, the probability that it is determined to continue without ending the probability variation control is higher than when the fall rate designation buffer value is “2”. That is, in the first fall determination table 132A and the second fall determination table 132B, the end determination probability determined to end the probability variation control depending on whether the fall rate designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. Are different from each other, the determination data is allocated to the determination result as to whether or not to end the probability variation control. In the example shown in FIG. 7A, the end determination probability is 1/100 when the probability change fall determination is performed with reference to the first fall determination table 132A. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 7B, when the probability variation fall determination is performed with reference to the second fall determination table 132B, the end determination probability becomes 1/5.

  Note that the probability of determining that the probability variation control is to be ended may be varied depending on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. In this case, in the probability variation fall determination table, the allocation of the random number MR3 to the fall determination value data and the continuation determination value data may be made different according to the variation special figure designation buffer value. As an example, the determination data referred to when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” has more disturbances than the determination data referred to when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”. The numerical value MR3 may be configured to be assigned to the continuation determination value data. According to such setting, when the first start condition is satisfied, the probability that it is determined to continue without ending the probability variation control is higher than when the second start condition is satisfied.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the reach determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The reach determination table 133 determines whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach display state when it is determined that the variable display result is “losing” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred in order to determine based on MR4. In the reach determination table 133, for the reach determination, the total number of reserved memories is “0”, “1”, “2”, “3” or “4”, “5” to “8”. Is assigned to the determination result of “non-reach” or “reach”. In the setting of the reach determination table 133, when the total reserved memory number is less than the predetermined number, more random number values MR4 are allocated to the determination result of “reach” than when the total reserved memory number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. It is. As an example, when the total reserved storage number is “0”, a value in the range of “205” to “239” of the random value MR4 is assigned to the determination result of “reach”. On the other hand, when the total reserved storage number is “1”, a value in the range of “218” to “239” of the random value MR4 is assigned to the determination result of “reach”. With such a setting, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the probability that it is determined that the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach display state is lower than when the total number is less than the predetermined number. The average variable display time of special symbols and decorative patterns in the variation pattern corresponding to “non-reach” is set to be shorter than the average variable display time in the variation pattern corresponding to “reach”. Thus, the average variable display time can be shortened when the total number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to the predetermined number compared to when the total number is less than the predetermined number.

  It is determined that the reach display state is set according to which of the plurality of types of gaming states in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or according to which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. You may make it vary a probability. In this case, a plurality of reach determination tables having different allocations of the random value MR4 for determination results of “non-reach” and “reach” are prepared. Then, refer to different reach determination tables depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or according to which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. Thus, it may be determined whether or not to reach the reach display state. As an example, when a game state includes a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, the probability that the reach display state is determined is higher than that in a game state including a low-base state. A plurality of reach determination tables may be set (selected) so as to be lower. In this way, when the gaming state includes a high base state in which time reduction control is performed, the average when the variable display result is “losing” compared to the gaming state including a low base state in which time reduction control is not performed. The variable display time can be shortened.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table 134A shown in FIG. 9A, the reach loss variation pattern determination table 134B shown in FIG. 9B, and the non-change shown in FIG. 9C. A reach loss variation pattern determination table 134C is prepared in advance. The jackpot variation pattern determination table 134A determines that the variable display result is “big hit” and controls to the big hit gaming state (at the time of jackpot determination), based on the random number MR5 for determining the variation pattern, It is a table that is referred to to determine either. The reach loss variation pattern determination table 134B determines that the variable display result is “lost” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the variable display state of the decorative symbol is determined to be the reach display state (at the time of reach loss determination). This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the random number MR5 for determining the variation pattern. The non-reach loss variation pattern determination table 134C determines that the variable display result is “lost” and does not control the jackpot gaming state, and also determines that the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is not set to the reach display state (non-reach loss determination). This is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern.

  In this embodiment, reach patterns that are a plurality of types of big hit fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance as fluctuation patterns that can be determined at the time of jackpot determination. In addition, as a variation pattern that can be determined at the time of reach loss determination, reach patterns that are a plurality of types of reach loss variation patterns are prepared in advance. Further, as the variation patterns that can be determined at the time of non-reach loss determination, non-reach patterns that are a plurality of types of non-reach loss variation patterns are prepared in advance. As an example, a plurality of types of variation patterns serving as reach patterns include normal, super A to super D variation patterns. Further, the plurality of types of variation patterns that are non-reach patterns include a variation pattern of normal A to normal D.

  When the big hit variation pattern determination table 134A and the reach loss variation pattern determination table 134B are compared, the allocation of the variation pattern random number MR5 for each reach pattern (reach type) is different. That is, the reach probability of each reach pattern varies depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As a result, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” varies depending on the production mode of the reach effect that is executed after the reach display state during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In this way, the possibility (probability) that the variable display result determined for each type of reach is a “big hit” is also referred to as the reach big hit reliability or simply the reach reliability. Here, the reach reliability corresponding to each reach pattern is ((selection probability of the variable display pattern at the time of big hit) × (probability of big hit)) / ((selection probability of the variable display pattern at the time of loss) × ( Loss probability) × (reach appearance rate) + (selection probability of the variable display pattern at the time of big hit) × (big hit probability)). Note that (loss probability) = 1− (big hit probability).

  In the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table 134C, the allocation of the random value MR5 to the non-reach pattern differs depending on whether the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 12 is off or on. ing. In the example shown in FIG. 9C, when the time reduction flag is on, the random value MR5 is assigned to the variation pattern with a short variable display time compared to when it is off. Here, when the game state includes a high base state, such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, the time reduction flag is turned on. On the other hand, when the game state includes a low base state, such as a high probability low base state or a low probability low base state, the time reduction flag is turned off. Therefore, when the gaming state includes the high base state, the variable display time can be shortened compared to when the gaming state includes the low base state. By such setting of the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table 134C, when the gaming state includes the high base state, the time reduction control for shortening the variable display time can be performed as compared with the gaming state including the low base state. it can.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the jackpot end setting table 135 stored in the ROM 101. The big hit end setting table 135 shows the count initial value in the short time counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. 12 and the game control according to the big hit type buffer value when the big hit gaming state ends. It is a table referred to for setting a value (falling rate designation buffer value) in a falling rate designation buffer provided in the buffer setting unit 155. As shown in FIG. 10, in the jackpot end time setting table 135, the jackpot type buffer values “1” to “4” are associated with the time reduction counter setting value and the falling rate designation buffer setting value.

  Here, when the fall rate designation buffer value is “1”, the probability change fall determination is performed with reference to the first fall determination table 132A shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the fall rate designation buffer value is “2”, the probability change fall determination is performed with reference to the second fall determination table 132B shown in FIG. Therefore, the end determination probability of whether or not to end the probability variation control in the gaming state including the high probability state is a set probability that is different depending on whether the jackpot type which is the type of the jackpot symbol is a plurality of types, and a plurality of types Is set to one of the determination probabilities. In the example shown in FIG. 10, when the big hit type buffer value is “1” corresponding to the big hit type SP1 (big hit symbol of symbol number “7”), or the big hit type SP2 (big hit symbol of symbol number “5”) When the jackpot type buffer value is “2” corresponding to the above, the fall rate designation buffer value is set to “1” with a setting probability of 1/1 (100%), so that the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination Becomes 1/100. On the other hand, when the jackpot type buffer value is “1” or “2”, the fall rate designation buffer value is set to “2” and the end determination probability does not become 1/5 (the set probability is 0). %). Also, when the big hit type buffer value is “3” corresponding to the big hit type SP3 (big hit symbol of symbol number “4”), or big hit corresponding to the big hit type SP4 (big hit symbol of symbol number “2”) When the type buffer value is “4”, the fall rate designation buffer value is set to “1” and the end determination probability is never 1/100 (the setting probability is 0%). On the other hand, when the jackpot type buffer value is “3” or “4”, the fall determination designation buffer value is set to “2” with a setting probability of 1/1 (100%), so that the end determination probability Becomes 1/5.

  In the big hit end setting table 135 shown in FIG. 10, when the big hit type buffer value is “1” or “3” corresponding to the big hit type SP1 or the big hit type SP3, the count initial value in the time reduction counter is “100”. "Is set. On the other hand, when the big hit type buffer value is “2” or “4” corresponding to the big hit type SP2 or the big hit type SP4, the count initial value in the time-count counter is set to “20”. Here, in the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 6, the determination probability of the jackpot type SP1 is set to be equal to or higher than the determination probability of the jackpot type SP2, while the determination of the jackpot type SP3 is made. The probability is set to be lower than the determination probability of the jackpot type SP4. Therefore, when the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination is set to 1/100 (in the case of the big hit type SP1 or the big hit type SP2), the probability that the count initial value in the time reduction counter is set to “100” is The probability is equal to or higher than the probability that the count initial value is set to “20”. On the other hand, when the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination is set to 1/5 (in the case of the big hit type SP3 or the big hit type SP4), the probability that the count initial value in the time-count counter is set to “100”. Is a lower probability than the probability that the initial count value is set to “20”. The short-time count value, which is the value of the short-time count counter, is decremented by 1 every time a special figure game is executed in a gaming state including a high base state. When the count value becomes “0”, the high base state is Control is completed to enter the low base state. Therefore, the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the gaming state including the high base state after the big hit gaming state is ended is different from the number setting probability depending on the termination determination probability in the probability change fall determination, and any one of a plurality of types Will be set to.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of a command table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, the command table stored in the ROM 101 includes a first change start command table 136A shown in FIG. 11A and a second change start command table 136B shown in FIG. And are included. The first change start command table 136A is displayed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when starting the special display game using the first special figure and the variable display of the decorative symbols based on the establishment of the first start condition. On the other hand, it is composed of setting data for transmitting various effect control commands. The second variation start command table 136B is transferred from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when starting the special display game using the second special figure and the variable display of the decorative symbols based on the establishment of the second start condition. On the other hand, it is composed of setting data for transmitting various effect control commands.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, as setting data constituting the first change start command table 136A, first change start command setting data, change pattern designation command setting data, variable display result notification command setting Data, setting data for background designation command, and setting data for pending storage number notification command are included. In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as setting data constituting the second variation start command table 136B, second variation start command setting data, variation pattern designation command setting data, variable display result notification command setting Data, setting data for background designation command, and setting data for pending storage number notification command are included. The first variation start command setting data is setting data used for transmitting the first variation start command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second variation start command setting data is setting data used to transmit a second variation start command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The variation pattern designation command setting data is setting data used to transmit a variation pattern designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The variable display result notification command setting data is setting data used to transmit a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The setting data for background designation command is setting data used for transmitting a background designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The reserved memory number notification command setting data is setting data used to transmit a reserved memory number notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In the first variation start command table 136 </ b> A and the second variation start command table 136 </ b> B, each effect control command is transmitted in accordance with the order in which a plurality of types of effect control commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. It suffices if setting data for transmission is arranged. For example, in the configuration example of the first variation start command table 136A shown in FIG. 11A, the first variation start command, variation pattern designation command, variable display result notification command, background designation command, pending storage number notification command In turn, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The order in which a plurality of types of effect control commands are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is arbitrary. For example, after the background designation command is transmitted first, the first change start command or the second change command is sent. The start command, the change pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order. In this case, the arrangement order of the setting data in the first variation start command table 136A and the second variation start command table 136B may be set in conformity with the transmission order of each effect control command.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2, game control as shown in FIG. 12, for example, is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A data holding area 150 is provided. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 12 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a start data storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game control. A timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A is a special game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, when the first start condition is established by winning a game ball at the first start winning opening, the CPU 103 receives numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result from the random number circuit 104 or the like, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the probability variation fall, and the like are extracted. In the first special figure holding storage unit 151A, these numerical data become the holding data, and the holding numbers correspond to the holding numbers in the order of winning in the first start winning opening until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). It is memorized.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B receives the game ball in the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the second start condition is satisfied, but the second start condition is not satisfied. Hold data of a game (a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, when the second start condition is established by winning a game ball at the second start winning opening, the CPU 103 receives numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result from the random number circuit 104 or the like, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the probability variation fall, and the like are extracted. In the second special figure holding storage unit 151B, these numerical data become the holding data, and the holding numbers correspond to the holding numbers in the order of winning in the second start winning opening until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). It is memorized.

  Note that the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for the probability change fall determination is stored in the first start winning prize in the holding storage unit provided separately from the first special figure holding storage unit 151A and the second special figure holding storage unit 151B. It may be stored in association with the hold number in the order of winning to the mouth and the second start winning mouth.

  The start data storage unit 151C stores start data indicating which game ball has won in either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, so that the winning order of each game ball can be specified. As an example, the start data storage unit 151 </ b> C stores “first” start data indicating a winning at the first start winning port or “second” start data indicating a winning at the second start winning port. The game ball is stored in association with the hold number according to the winning order of the game balls.

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

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In the step S15 of FIG. 24 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 25, it is instructed which process should be selected and executed. The ordinary symbol process flag is selected and executed in the ordinary symbol process performed in step S16 of FIG. 24 in order to control the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol indicator 20. Tell what to do.

  The big hit flag is set to the on state in response to the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is controlled when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, it is cleared and turned off in response to, for example, that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. The probability variation flag is turned on when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a gaming state including a high probability state such as a high probability high base state or a high probability low base state, while a gaming state including a high probability state When the game is finished and the game state including the low probability state is entered, it is cleared and turned off. The time-short flag is turned on when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a gaming state including a high base state such as a high probability high base state or a low probability high base state, while a gaming state including a high base state When the game ends and the game state including the low base state is entered, the game is cleared and turned off. It should be noted that the probability variation flag and the hourly flag may be cleared and turned off even when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol becomes “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 13 shows a correspondence relationship between the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the states of the probability variation flag and the hourly flag. As shown in FIG. 13, the probability variation flag is turned off when the gaming state includes a low probability state such as a low probability low base state or a low probability high base state, and the high probability low base state or the high probability high base state. The game is in an on state when the game state includes a highly accurate state. The time-short flag is turned off when the game state includes a low base state such as a low probability low base state or a high probability low base state, and includes a high base state such as a low probability high base state or a high probability high base state. When in the gaming state, it is turned on.

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

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

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

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

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

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 counts a part of numerical data indicating a random number value used for controlling the progress of the game, separately from the random number circuit 104, so that the CPU 103 can be updated by software. belongs to. For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as random count values. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated.

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

  The time reduction counter is a special game that can be executed until the time reduction control is completed when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming state including a high base state such as a highly accurate high base state or a low probability high base state. This is to count the remaining number of times in an identifiable manner. As an example, when the jackpot gaming state ends, data indicating the count initial value “100” or “20” corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value is set as the hourly count count value in the hourly number counter. Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the time count count value is subtracted by 1 every time the special game is finished. Then, when the time reduction count value reaches “0”, a control for ending the high base state and shifting to the low base state is performed by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off.

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

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

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

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

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. As an example, based on the setting in the jackpot type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. 6, if the jackpot type SP1, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “1”, and if the jackpot type SP2, the jackpot type buffer value is set. Is set to “2”. If the jackpot type is SP3, “3” is set to the jackpot type buffer value. If the jackpot type is SP4, “4” is set to the jackpot type buffer value.

  The fall rate specification buffer supports the setting of one of multiple types of end determination probabilities for whether or not to end probability variation control in gaming states that include high-probability states such as high-accuracy and high-base states. Stored buffer value is stored. As an example, if the fall rate designation buffer value is “1”, the end fall probability becomes 1/100 by performing the probability variation fall determination with reference to the first fall determination table 132A shown in FIG. . On the other hand, if the fall rate designation buffer value is “2”, the end change probability is 1/5 by performing the probability change fall determination with reference to the second fall determination table 132B shown in FIG. It becomes. Further, when the game state is controlled to include a low probability state such as a low probability high base state or a low probability low base state, the fall rate designation buffer value may be set to “0”.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes a program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed. The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal to the sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14. On the other hand, wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal is connected. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal from the operation button 30 is also connected to the effect control board 12.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. FIG. 14 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, on the side of the production control board 12, the random value SR1 for determining the big hit end mode, the random value SR2 for determining the low base transition mode, and the normal mode transition determination Numerical data indicating the random value SR3, the random number value SR4 for determining the notice pattern, and the random value SR5 for determining the suggested serif pattern are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 124 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values SR1 to SR5. The effect control CPU 120 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. 22 to update various numerical data by software. Numerical data indicating a part of the numerical values SR1 to SR5 may be counted. When the random number circuit 124 is not mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 may count numerical data indicating all of the random number values SR1 to SR5 using a random counter.

  The random number SR1 for determining the big hit end mode is a random value used for determining which of the plurality of types of effect modes is to be switched when the big hit gaming state is ended. In this embodiment, when the big hit gaming state is finished, it is decided to switch to the production mode MD1 or the production mode MD2 with a different decision probability depending on the type of big hit corresponding to the type of big hit symbol. As an example, the random number SR1 for determining the jackpot end mode takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number SR2 for determining the mode at the time of transition to the low base switches the effect mode to any of a plurality of types when the control is performed to end the gaming state including the high base state and shift to the gaming state including the low base state It is a random value used to determine In this embodiment, when control for shifting to a gaming state including a low base state is performed, the rendering mode MD0 and the rendering mode MD3 have different determination probabilities depending on whether or not the gaming state includes a highly probable state. It is decided to switch to one of the following. As an example, the random number value SR2 for determining the low base transition mode takes a value in the range of “1” to “50”.

  The random number SR3 for determining whether to shift to the normal mode indicates whether to switch to the effect mode MD0 that is the normal effect state or to continue the effect mode MD3 when the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the effect mode MD3. , A random value used to determine. In this embodiment, when the production state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the production mode MD3, whether to switch to the production mode MD0 with different determination probabilities depending on whether or not the game state includes a highly accurate state. Whether to continue the production mode MD3 is determined. As an example, the normal mode transition determination random number SR3 takes a value in the range of “1” to “150”.

  The random number value SR4 for determining the notice pattern is a random value used to decide whether or not to execute the notice effect, and to determine one of a plurality of kinds of notice patterns when the notice effect is executed. As an example, the random number SR4 for determining the notice pattern is used to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect as the “notice line effect” and the notice pattern in the case of execution. It takes a value in the range of “250”. In this embodiment, the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the determination probability varies depending on whether the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is a plurality of types, The determination as to whether or not to execute the notice effect and the decision as to which of the plurality of kinds of notice patterns are made.

  The random value SR5 for determining the suggested serif pattern determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect when the effect state is controlled to any of the effect modes MD1 to MD3, and executes the suggestion effect. This is a random value used to determine any one of a plurality of types of effect patterns. As an example, the random number SR5 for determining the suggested serif pattern is used to determine whether or not to execute the suggestive effect to be the “suggested serif effect”, and to determine the serif pattern in the case of execution. It takes a value in the range of “300”. In this embodiment, the value of the drop rate determination buffer (fall rate determination buffer value) provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 shown in FIG. 22 differs depending on whether the value is “0” to “2”. With the determination probability, a determination as to whether or not to execute the suggestion effect and a determination as to which of a plurality of types of serif patterns are performed.

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

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of an effect mode determination table stored in the ROM 121. In this embodiment, as the effect mode determination table, a jackpot end effect mode determination table 160A shown in FIG. 15A and a high base end effect mode determination table 160B shown in FIG. 15B are prepared in advance. Has been. The big hit end presentation mode determination table 160A determines, when the big hit gaming state is ended, whether the presentation state is the presentation mode MD1 or the presentation mode MD2 based on the random number SR1 for determining the big hit end mode. This is a table to be referred to. The high base end-time effect mode determination table 160B is based on the random number value SR2 for determining the low base transition time mode when ending the game state including the high base state and shifting to the game state including the low base state. It is a table referred to in order to determine which state is switched to effect mode MD0 or effect mode MD3.

  In the big hit end effect mode determination table 160A, the random value SR1 for determining the big hit end mode is associated with the effect mode MD1 and the effect mode MD2 in accordance with the end specification data which is the EXT data of the hit end specifying command. Has been allocated. Here, as shown in FIG. 3D, the end designation data which is the EXT data of the hit end designation command shows different numerical values depending on which of the big hit type SP1 to the big hit type SP4. In the big hit end effect mode determination table 160A, the allocation of the random number SR1 to the effect mode MD1 and the effect mode MD2 differs depending on whether the end designation data is “00” to “03”. With such a setting, when the jackpot gaming state is ended, the rendering mode MD1 and the rendering mode MD1 have different determination probabilities according to the jackpot type which is the type of jackpot symbol in the special figure game that has been controlled in the jackpot gaming state. Which of the effect modes MD2 is to be controlled is determined.

  As an example, in the setting example shown in FIG. 15A, the determination probability determined for the rendering mode MD1 is “01”, higher than “01” when the end designation data is “00”. The random value SR1 is assigned so that it is sometimes higher than when it is “02” and higher than when it is “03”. Here, when the end designation data is “00”, the jackpot type buffer value is “1” corresponding to the jackpot type SP1. When the end designation data is “01”, the jackpot type buffer value is “2” corresponding to the jackpot type SP2. Then, by referring to the big hit end setting table 135 as shown in FIG. 10, when the big hit type buffer value is “1” or “2”, the fall rate designation buffer value is set to “1”. Thereafter, in the probability variation fall determination, the first fall determination table 132A shown in FIG. 7A is selected as the usage table, so that the end determination probability of whether or not to end the probability variation control becomes 1/100. On the other hand, when the end designation data is “02”, the big hit type buffer value is “3” corresponding to the big hit type SP3. When the end designation data is “03”, the jackpot type buffer value is “4” corresponding to the jackpot type SP4. Then, by referring to the big hit end setting table 135 as shown in FIG. 10, when the big hit type buffer value is “3” or “4”, the fall rate designation buffer value is set to “2”. Thereafter, in the probability variation fall determination, the second fall determination table 132B shown in FIG. 7B is selected as the use table, so that the end determination probability becomes 1/5. Thus, according to the setting example shown in FIG. 15A, when the end determination probability is set to 1/100, the rendering mode has a higher determination probability than when the end determination probability is set to 1/5. MD1 will be determined. In other words, depending on the setting of the jackpot end time setting table 135, the effect state can be determined to be one of a plurality of types with different determination probabilities depending on which of the plurality of types is the end determination probability. Note that the table data in the big hit end setting table 135 is set so that the presentation state can be determined to be one of a plurality of types with different determination probabilities depending on which of the plurality of types is the end determination probability. The setting is not limited to the setting example shown in FIG.

  In the high base end effect mode determination table 160B, the random value SR2 for determining the low base transition mode is associated with the effect mode MD0 and the effect mode MD3 in accordance with the background specification data that is the EXT data of the background specification command. So that it is allocated. Here, as shown in FIG. 3 (C), the background designation data, which is the EXT data of the background designation command, shows different numerical values depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. Then, in the high base end effect mode determination table 160B, the allocation of the random number SR2 to the effect mode MD0 and the effect mode MD3 differs depending on whether the background designation data is “00” or “02”. . With such a setting, when the gaming state including the high base state is finished and the game state including the low base state is shifted to, the gaming state after the transition is the low probability low base state or the high probability low base state. Whether to control the effect mode MD0 or the effect mode MD3 is determined with different determination probabilities.

  As an example, in the setting example shown in FIG. 15B, when the background designation data is “00” corresponding to the shift to the low probability low base state, the effect is determined with a determination probability of 9/10 (90%). It is determined to control to the mode MD0 and to control to the production mode MD3 with a determination probability of 1/10 (10%). On the other hand, when the background designation data is “02” corresponding to the transition to the high-accuracy low base state, it is determined to control to the effect mode MD3 with a determination probability of 1/1 (100%). That is, when the time-shortening control in the high-accuracy high-base state is finished and the state shifts to the high-accuracy low-base state, the production mode MD0 is not switched, but only the production mode MD3 is switched. As described above, according to the setting example shown in FIG. 15B, when the transition to the high-accuracy and low-base state is performed, the effect mode MD3 is determined with a higher determination probability than when the transition to the low-accuracy and low-base state is performed. Will be. With the setting of the high base end-time effect mode determination table 160B, which of the plurality of types of effect states is determined with different determination probabilities depending on which of the plurality of game states to be transferred after completion of the time-saving control in the high base state. Can be determined. It should be noted that the table data in the high base end-time effect mode determination table 160B indicates that the effect state is set to any one of a plurality of types with different determination probabilities depending on which of the plurality of game states to be transferred after the end of the short-time control. Any setting is possible as long as it can be determined, and the setting is not limited to the setting example shown in FIG. However, in this embodiment, only when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the low probability low base state, it can be controlled to the rendering mode MD0 which is the normal rendering state. Therefore, it is desirable that the setting is made so that the mode is not switched to the effect mode MD0 when shifting to the high accuracy low base state.

  FIG. 16 shows a configuration example of the normal mode transition determination table 161 stored in the ROM 101. When the effect state is the effect mode MD3, the normal mode transition determination table 161 switches to the effect mode MD0 that is the normal effect state based on the random number SR3 for determining the normal mode or continues the effect mode MD3. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not. In the normal mode transition determination table 161, the random number SR3 for determination of transition to the normal mode is allocated so as to be associated with the rendering mode MD0 and the rendering mode MD3 according to the background designation data that is the EXT data of the background designation command. ing. In the normal mode transition determination table 161, the allocation of the random number SR3 to the effect mode MD0 and the effect mode MD3 differs depending on whether the background designation data is “00” or “02”. With such a setting, when the production state is the production mode MD3, a normal determination probability varies depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the low probability low base state or the high probability low base state. It is determined whether to shift to the production mode MD0 that is the production state or to control the production mode MD3 continuously.

  As an example, in the setting example shown in FIG. 16, when the background designation data is “00” corresponding to the low probability low base state, the rendering mode MD0 is controlled with a determination probability of 7/50 (14%). Then, it is determined, and it is determined that the effect mode MD3 is continued with a determination probability of 43/50 (86%). On the other hand, when the background designation data is “02” corresponding to the high and low base state, it is determined that the rendering mode MD3 is continued with a determination probability of 1/1 (100%). In other words, when the gaming state is the high probability low base state and the production state is the production mode MD3, the production mode MD3 is continued without being switched to the production mode MD0. As described above, according to the setting example shown in FIG. 16, the rendering mode MD <b> 3 is continued with a higher determination probability when the base state is high and low than when the base state is low and low. By such setting of the normal mode transition determination table 161, the production mode is the normal production state with a different determination probability depending on which of the plurality of types of game states when the production state is the production mode MD3. It can be determined whether or not to shift to MD0. Note that the table data in the normal mode transition determination table 161 is set so that it is possible to determine whether or not to shift to the normal performance state with different determination probabilities depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states. The setting is not limited to the setting example shown in FIG. However, in this embodiment, only when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the low probability low base state, it can be controlled to the rendering mode MD0 which is the normal rendering state. For this reason, it is desirable that the setting is made so as not to be switched to the effect mode MD0 when the base state is high and low.

  FIG. 17 shows a configuration example of the notice determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, notice determination tables 162A to 162H shown in FIGS. 17A to 17H are prepared in advance as the notice determination tables. Each of the notice determination tables 162A to 162H determines whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the random number SR4 for determining the notice pattern, and which of the plural kinds of notice patterns when executing the notice effect is determined. It is a table that is referred to to determine. Each of the advance notice determination tables 162A to 162H is designated by a change pattern designation command, for example, according to the table selection setting as shown in FIG. Depending on the variation pattern, it is selected as a use table. In each of the notice determination tables 162A to 162H, the determination result of “no notice effect” and the allocation of the random value SR4 to each of the notice patterns YP1 to YP3 are different. With such a setting, whether or not the notice effect is to be executed with different determination probabilities according to whether the variable display result is `` losing '' or `` big hit '', and the determination result of the variation pattern. It is possible to decide, or to decide one of a plurality of types of notice patterns.

  As an example, in the setting examples shown in FIGS. 17A to 17H, when any one of the normal A to normal D variation patterns which are non-reach patterns is designated, the reach pattern normal, super A to super The random value SR4 is assigned so that “no notice effect” is determined with a higher determination probability than when any of the fluctuation patterns of D is designated. Thus, when the notice effect is executed, the possibility that the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach display state is higher than when the notice effect is not executed. Further, according to the setting example of the notice determination table 162A shown in FIG. 17A, when the non-reach pattern is designated, the notice pattern YP1 may be decided, while the notice pattern YP2 or the notice pattern YP3 is decided. Never happen. Therefore, when the notice effect is executed by the notice pattern YP1, the decorative symbol variable display state may be the reach display state or may not be the reach display state. On the other hand, when the notice effect is executed by the notice pattern YP2 or the notice pattern YP3, the variable display state of the decorative symbols is always the reach display state. Therefore, the possibility of reaching the reach display state when the notice effect by the notice pattern YP1 is executed (the reach reliability of the notice effect) is lower than when the notice effect by the notice pattern YP2 or the notice pattern YP3 is executed. Become. In addition, in the setting examples shown in FIGS. 17A to 17H, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” when the notice effect by each notice pattern is executed (hit reliability of the notice effect). The random number SR4 is assigned to each of the notice patterns so that it is the lowest in the notice pattern YP1 and increases in the order of the notice pattern YP2 and the notice pattern YP3.

  FIG. 18 shows a configuration example of the suggestion serif determination table 163 stored in the ROM 101. The suggestion serif determination table 163 determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect as the “suggest serif effect” based on the random number SR5 for determining the suggestion serif pattern, and becomes an effect pattern in the case of executing the suggestion effect. It is a table referred to in order to determine which of a plurality of types of serif patterns. In the suggestion serif determination table 163, the random number SR5 for determining the suggestion serif pattern is determined according to whether the fall rate determination buffer value is “0” to “2”. Are allocated to the serif pattern ZP1 or serif pattern ZP2. In the suggestion serif determination table 163, the determination result of “no suggestion serif effect” and the allocation of the random value SR5 to the serif pattern ZP1 or serif pattern ZP2 are different according to the fall rate determination buffer value. Here, the fall rate determination buffer value becomes “1” when the end determination probability in the probability variation drop determination is 1/100, and becomes “2” when the end determination probability is 1/5. Therefore, the determination of whether to execute the suggestion effect that becomes the `` suggested speech effect '' with a different determination probability according to the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination, and the determination of which of the plurality of types of the serif pattern, Will be done.

  As an example, in the setting example shown in FIG. 18, when the fall rate determination buffer value is “1” corresponding to the end determination probability being 1/100, the line rate is 5/100 (5%). The pattern is determined to be the pattern ZP1, and is determined to be the serif pattern ZP2 with a determination probability of 45/100 (45%). On the other hand, when the fall rate determination buffer value is “2” corresponding to the end determination probability being 1/5, the line pattern ZP1 is determined with a determination probability of 15/100 (15%), The serif pattern ZP2 is determined with a determination probability of 15/100 (15%). That is, when the end determination probability is 1/100, the suggested effect by the serif pattern ZP1 is executed with a lower probability than when the end determination probability is 1/5, and the suggested effect by the serif pattern ZP2 is performed with a higher probability. Executed. Thus, according to the setting example shown in FIG. 18, when the suggestion effect by the serif pattern ZP1 is executed, the end determination probability becomes 1/5 compared to when the suggestion effect by the serif pattern ZP2 is executed. There is a high possibility. Further, when the suggestion effect by the serif pattern ZP2 is executed, it is more likely that the end determination probability is 1/100 than when the suggestion effect by the serif pattern ZP1 is executed. By setting the suggestion serif determination table 163, it is possible to determine any one of a plurality of types of effect modes in the suggestion effect to be the “suggest serif effect” with different determination probabilities according to the end determination probabilities in the probability change fall determination. It should be noted that the table data in the suggestion serif decision table 163 has a different determination probability depending on which of the plural types of end determination probabilities, and any one of a plurality of types of effect modes in the suggestion effect that becomes the “suggest serif effect” Any setting is possible as long as it can be determined, and the setting is not limited to the setting example shown in FIG.

  When the probability change fall determination is not performed because the game state includes the low probability state and not the game state including the high probability state, the fall rate determination buffer value becomes “0”. In the setting example shown in FIG. 18, the random value SR5 is determined so that the serif pattern ZP1 is determined with a determination probability of 10/100 (10%) even when the fall rate determination buffer value is “0”. Allocated. Thereby, even when the probability change fall determination is not performed because the game state includes a low-probability state, the suggested effect that becomes the “suggested speech effect” is executed by being determined to the serif pattern ZP1 with a predetermined determination probability. In addition, it is possible to increase the expectation that the game state includes a highly probable state.

  FIG. 19 shows a configuration example of the drop rate determination buffer setting table 164 stored in the ROM 121. The fall rate determination buffer setting table 164 is a table that is referred to when setting the fall rate determination buffer value according to the end designation data that is the EXT data of the hit end designation command when the big hit gaming state ends. . As shown in FIG. 19, in the drop rate determination buffer setting table 164, numerical values “00” to “03” indicated in the end designation data are associated with the drop rate determination buffer setting values. Here, when the end designation data is “00”, the jackpot type buffer value is “1” corresponding to the jackpot type SP1. When the end designation data is “01”, the jackpot type buffer value is “2” corresponding to the jackpot type SP2. Then, by referring to the big hit end setting table 135 as shown in FIG. 10, when the big hit type buffer value is “1” or “2”, the fall rate designation buffer value is set to “1”. Thereafter, in the probability variation fall determination, the first fall determination table 132A shown in FIG. 7A is selected as the usage table, so that the end determination probability of whether or not to end the probability variation control becomes 1/100. On the other hand, when the end designation data is “02”, the big hit type buffer value is “3” corresponding to the big hit type SP3. When the end designation data is “03”, the jackpot type buffer value is “4” corresponding to the jackpot type SP4. Then, by referring to the big hit end setting table 135 as shown in FIG. 10, when the big hit type buffer value is “3” or “4”, the fall rate designation buffer value is set to “2”. Thereafter, in the probability variation fall determination, the second fall determination table 132B shown in FIG. 7B is selected as the use table, so that the end determination probability becomes 1/5. Thus, according to the setting example shown in FIG. 19, when the end determination probability is 1/100, the fall rate determination buffer value is set to “1”, and when the end determination probability is 1/5, the drop rate determination The buffer value is set to “2”.

  FIG. 20A shows a configuration example of the symbol variation control pattern table 165 stored in the ROM 121. In the symbol variation control pattern table 165, the decorative symbol variable display on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the period from the start of the variable symbol display to the final stop symbol, which is the final stop symbol, is displayed. It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as operations and effect display operations in reach effects as symbol variation control patterns. For example, as shown in FIG. 20B, each symbol variation control pattern includes data indicating an effect control process timer initial value, pattern data constituting a display control pattern, a sound control pattern, and a lamp control pattern. The production control process timer initial value corresponds to the start of the production operation corresponding to each production control pattern, for example, the timer initial value set in the production control process timer provided in the production control timer setting unit 192 shown in FIG. It is. The display control pattern is composed of control data for controlling the display operation of the effect image according to the progress of the variable display of the decorative design, and the display of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 in time series. It is only necessary to set the contents, the display control switching timing, and the like. The voice control pattern is composed of control data for controlling the voice output operation in accordance with the progress of the variable display of the decorative symbols, and the contents of the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the voice output in time series. The control switching timing or the like may be set. The lamp control pattern is composed of control data for controlling the lamp lighting operation in accordance with the progress of the variable display of the decorative design, and the contents of the lighting operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED in time series. Or, the lighting control switching timing or the like may be set.

  The effect control CPU 120 reads the symbol variation control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command from the symbol variation control pattern table 165. Then, by transmitting a display control command corresponding to the display control data to the display control unit 123, the control contents of the effect display operation such as the variable display operation of the decorative symbols on the display screen of the image display device 5 are instructed. Also, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R is controlled by transmitting a sound effect signal corresponding to the sound control data to the sound control board 13 via the I / O 125 or the like. Further, the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is controlled by transmitting an illumination signal corresponding to the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14 via the I / O 125 or the like. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20C, symbol variation control pattern tables 165A to 165D are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the rendering modes MD0 to rendering mode MD3, and each symbol variation control pattern is prepared. The table data constituting the tables 165A to 165D may be stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121.

  In the configuration example shown in FIG. 20A, regardless of whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, it corresponds to which of a plurality of types of variation patterns to be reach patterns. Thus, a common symbol variation control pattern is prepared. On the other hand, different symbol variation control patterns may be prepared depending on whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”.

  FIG. 21A shows a configuration example of the changing effect control pattern table 166 </ b> A stored in the ROM 121. In the changing effect control pattern table 166A, data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as an effect display operation in a notice effect or a suggestion effect corresponding to each of a plurality of types of notice patterns and a plurality of types of serif patterns. However, a plurality of types of variation control patterns may be stored. Each variation effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating an initial value of the effect control process timer, pattern data constituting a display control pattern, a sound control pattern, and a lamp control pattern, and various effect operations that become a notice effect or a suggestive effect It is only necessary to set various contents of the effect control, the timing of switching the effect control, and the like in time series.

  The changing effect control pattern table 166A stores a changing effect control pattern CYP1-1 and a changing effect control pattern CYP1-2 corresponding to the notice pattern YP1, and a changing effect control pattern corresponding to the notice pattern YP2. CYP2-1 and changing effect control pattern CYP2-2 are stored, and changing effect control pattern CYP3-1 and changing effect control pattern CYP3-2 are stored corresponding to notice pattern YP3. The changing effect control pattern table 166A stores changing effect control patterns CZP1-1 and changing effect control patterns CZP1-2 corresponding to the serif pattern ZP1, and changing effects corresponding to the serif pattern ZP2. The control pattern CZP2-1 and the changing effect control pattern CZP2-2 are stored.

  As an example, the changing effect control pattern CYP1-1 corresponds to the notice pattern YP1, and after the variable symbol display is started, before the operation of the operation button 30 is detected, the operation button 30 is displayed to the player. It is comprised from the data for controlling execution of the button operation promotion effect BN1 which urges operation. Further, the changing effect control pattern CYP1-1 includes data for setting an operation valid period during which the operation of the operation button 30 is detected effectively when the button operation promotion effect BN1 is executed. Further, the changing effect control pattern CYP1-1 includes data for setting so that the operation of the operation button 30 is not detected as invalid when the operation of the operation button 30 is not detected within the operation valid period. Yes. The changing effect control pattern CYP1-2 corresponds to the notice pattern YP1 and executes the notice line YN1 serving as an effect action to notify the notice line at the timing when the operation button 30 is detected within the operation valid period. It consists of data for controlling. In addition, the changing effect control pattern CYP1-2 includes data for setting so that the operation of the operation button 30 is not detected as invalid after the operation of the operation button 30 is detected within the operation effective period.

  As another example, the changing effect control pattern CZP1-1 is a notice pattern YP1 or the like before the operation of the operation button 30 is detected after the decorative symbol variable display is started corresponding to the serif pattern ZP1. It is comprised from the data for controlling execution of button operation promotion effect BN1 used as the effect aspect similar to. Further, the changing effect control pattern CZP1-1 includes data for setting the operation effective period when the button operation promotion effect BN1 is executed. Further, the changing effect control pattern CZP1-1 includes data for setting so that the operation of the operation button 30 is not detected as invalid when the operation of the operation button 30 is not detected within the operation effective period. Yes. The changing production control pattern CZP1-2 is executed in response to the dialogue pattern ZP1, and the suggested dialogue ZN1 that becomes the production operation for informing the suggested dialogue at the timing when the operation of the operation button 30 is detected within the operation effective period. It consists of data for controlling. The changing production control pattern CZP1-2 includes data for setting the operation button 30 so as not to be detected as invalid after the operation of the operation button 30 is detected within the operation valid period.

  FIG. 21B shows a configuration example of the big hit effect control pattern table 166B stored in the ROM 121. In the big hit effect control pattern table 166B, a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of various kinds of effect control when the big hit game state is controlled and when the big hit game state ends are stored as the effect control patterns. That's fine. Each effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating an initial value of an effect control process timer, display control pattern, sound control pattern, and pattern data constituting a lamp control pattern. The contents of the production control, the production control switching timing, and the like may be set in time series.

  In the configuration example shown in FIG. 21B, different types of big hit effect control patterns are prepared according to the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, in the case of the big hit gaming state, in the case where a continuous performance operation is executed regardless of the number of rounds executed, at least one type of big hit time is associated with the entire period controlled in the big hit gaming state An effect control pattern may be prepared.

  In the configuration example shown in FIG. 21B, different ending effect control patterns are prepared depending on whether the effect state transitions to the effect mode MD1 or the effect mode MD2 after the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereby, as the ending effect executed when the big hit gaming state is ended, it is possible to execute an effect operation for notifying whether the effect state is the effect mode MD1 or the effect mode MD2. Note that the timing at which the performance operation for informing the performance state is executed may be a period during which any round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, or after any round is ended in the jackpot gaming state. It may be a period until the next round is started, or may be a period during which the first special symbol or decorative symbol is changing after the end of the big hit gaming state. Or you may make it perform the production | presentation operation | movement which alert | reports an effect state over two or more periods among these periods (including the execution period of an ending effect).

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 22, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 22 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

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

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

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

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with an effect mode designation buffer. In the effect mode designation buffer, different values are stored as the effect mode designation buffer value depending on which of the plurality of kinds of effect modes MD0 to effect mode MD3 is the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 23 shows a correspondence relationship between the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the effect mode designation buffer value. As shown in FIG. 23, the effect mode designation buffer value is set to “0” when in the effect mode MD0, set to “1” when in the effect mode MD1, and set to “2” when in the effect mode MD2. When it is set and the production mode MD3, it is set to “3”.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 executes various types of effect display such as variable display of decorative symbols and effect display in reach effects by determining timing for switching effect images to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Control for. The display control unit 123 may be configured to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes an input port for taking in various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation button 30, and effect control. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the substrate 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a sound effect signal transmitted to the audio control board 13, an electric decoration signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14, etc. Is output.

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

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

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process. When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 24 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to detect input from the switches 21, 22A, 22B, 23, etc. via the switch circuit 110. The state of the signal is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a main random number value update process for updating at least a part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. In the normal symbol process, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming state including a high base state such as a high probability high base state or a low probability high base state, compared to a gaming state including a low base state Thus, setting and control are performed to increase the possibility that the game ball enters the second start winning opening. For example, when the game state includes a high base state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol variable display time in the normal game to be shorter than that in the low base state, or each time the normal game is a normal symbol. Control that improves the probability of the variable display result of “per figure” as compared to the low base state, and the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per figure” Control to make the tilting time of the base is longer than in the low base state, control to increase the number of tilts than in the low base state, or setting to perform a combination of these controls is performed. .

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. When the command control process is finished, the game control timer interrupt process is finished after the interrupt is permitted.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 24 as the special symbol process. In this embodiment, the special symbol process is used for both the first special figure and the second special figure. That is, the special symbol process is a process in which the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B are controlled by a common processing module. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S100), and makes various settings according to whether one of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. Do. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S100.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first corresponds to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A among the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided in the ON state is on (step S201). At this time, if the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201; Yes), the first reserved storage number that is the number of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. Is determined to be a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) (step S202). Here, the CPU 103 may specify the first reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  If the first reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the first reserved memory number count value ( Step S203). Then, among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter, each of the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the probable fall is determined. The numerical data shown is extracted (step S204). The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, whereby the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored ( Step S205). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address (first address) of the first start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc., to transmit the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S206). The first start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 24 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After the process of step S206 is executed, the total pending storage number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the total pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S207). Then, “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S208). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved memory number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S209). . The reserved memory count notification command set in this way follows the first start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 24 after the special symbol process is completed. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  If the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the OFF state in step S201 (step S201; No), or if the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes) ) Or, after the process of step S209 is executed, the detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the ON state. Is determined (step S210). At this time, if the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in an OFF state (step S210; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step S210; Yes), it is the number of the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. 2. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) (step S211). Here, the CPU 103 may specify the second reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S211 (step S211; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S211; No), the second reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the second reserved memory number count value. (Step S212). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S213). . Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, whereby each random number value is stored (step S214). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the second start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. (Step S215). The second start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 24 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After the process of step S215 is executed, the total reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S216), for example, by adding 1 to the total reserved memory number count value. Then, “second” start data corresponding to winning in the second start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S217). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S218). . The reserved memory count notification command set in this way follows the second start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 24 after the special symbol process process is completed. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. After the start winning determination process as described above is executed, one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 shown in FIG. 25 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special symbol storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not a first start condition for starting or a second start condition for starting a special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Further, in the special symbol normal process, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming state including a high probability state such as a high probability high base state or a high probability low base state, the probability change whether or not the probability variation control is ended. Fall determination is performed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, whether to control the variable display result of the special symbol, the decorative symbol, the color symbol, etc. as the “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result as “big hit”. A determination is made whether or not. Then, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the finalized special symbol (one of the big hit symbol or the lost symbol) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a prior determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit”, and a reach determination result as to whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set as the reach display state. Based on the above, processing for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types is included.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and after the special symbol starts variable display. It includes a process for measuring the elapsed time. It is also determined whether the elapsed time thus measured has reached the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern. When the variable display time is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for performing settings, a process for performing settings for transmitting a decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 12, and the like are included. Note that the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is specified, and the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the decorative design is specified. When the display time is reached, the determined decorative design may be confirmed by completely stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative design without receiving the effect control command from the main board 11. In the special symbol stop process, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special chart process flag is set. Is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big winning opening is a process for starting the execution of the round in the big winning gaming state and setting the opening for the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” Etc. are included. As an example, in the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is opened in the big hit gaming state is set to “15”, and the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened in each round Is set to “29 seconds”.

  The special winning opening releasing process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This process during opening of the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the elapsed time measured, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. As an example, in the special prize opening opening process, a setting for transmitting a special prize opening open designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when the special prize opening is changed from the closed state to the open state. I do. Thereafter, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 is predetermined when the elapsed time from the open state of the special winning opening reaches a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) or before the elapsed time reaches the predetermined time. When the number (for example, 10) is reached, it is determined that it is time to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state. At this time, a setting for transmitting a designation command after opening the big prize opening from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed. Here, when changing the grand prize opening from the closed state to the open state in the process for opening the special prize opening, a process for starting the supply of a drive signal to a predetermined solenoid is executed, while the special prize opening is opened. When returning from the state to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid may be executed.

  The post-opening processing for the special winning opening in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the post-opening process for the big prize opening, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in an open state has reached “15”, which is the maximum number of big prize opening times, This includes a process for making a setting for sending an end designation command when the maximum number of times of opening has been reached.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. This jackpot end process corresponds to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by the electric parts for effects such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. For example, a process for waiting until the waiting time elapses and a process for performing various settings corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first sums the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number based on, for example, the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154. It is determined whether or not the total pending storage number as a value is “0” (step S241). At this time, if the total pending storage number is other than “0” (step S241; No), the probability variation fall determination process is executed (step S242), and the probability variation control is performed when the gaming state includes the highly certain state. Probability fall judgment of whether to end is performed. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the probability change fall determination process executed in step S242.

  In the probability change fall determination process shown in FIG. 28, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the fall rate designation buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1” (step S401). At this time, if the fall rate designation buffer value is “1” (step S401; Yes), the first fall determination shown in FIG. 7A is used as a use table for determining whether or not the probability variation control is terminated. The table 132A is selected and set (step S402). On the other hand, if the fall rate designation buffer value is a value other than “1” in step S401 (step S401; No), it is determined whether or not the fall rate designation buffer value is “2” ( Step S403). If the fall rate designation buffer value is “2” (step S403; Yes), the second fall determination table 132B shown in FIG. 7B is selected and set as a use table (step S404). In addition, when the fall rate designation buffer value is a value other than “2” in step S403 (step S403; No), since the fall rate designation buffer value is “0”, the gaming state including the high probability state. If not, the probability variation fall determination process is terminated.

  After the fall determination table is selected in either of the processes of steps S402 and S404, the random value MR3 for probability variation fall determination stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B. Is obtained (step S405). As an example, in the process of step S405, the CPU 103 first reads the start data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the start data storage unit 151C, and whether the start data is “first”. It is determined whether it is “second”. Next, if the starting data is “first”, the random number value MR3 stored in association with the holding number “1” is read in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A while the starting data is “second”. ”, The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B reads the random number value MR3 stored in association with the reservation number“ 1 ”, thereby obtaining numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for the probability change fall determination. That's fine. As another example, when the random value MR3 for probability change fall determination is stored in a holding storage unit provided separately from the first special figure holding storage unit 151A and the second special figure holding storage unit 151B, In the process of step S405, the random number value MR3 for probability variation fall determination may be acquired by reading the random number value MR3 stored in association with the hold number “1” in the hold storage unit. . At this time, the storage contents in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted upward by one entry in the hold storage unit that stores the random number MR3. You can do it.

  After the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 is acquired in step S405, the random number value MR3 for probability variation fall determination acquired in step S405 is obtained by referring to the use table set in either step S402 or S404. It is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the value matches the fall determination value data (step S406). At this time, when the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 matches the continuation determination value data and does not match the fall determination value data (step S406; No), the probability variation fall determination process ends. On the other hand, when the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 matches the fall determination value data (step S406; Yes), the probability variation control is ended by clearing the probability variation flag (step S407). At this time, the fall rate designation buffer is cleared (step S408), the buffer value is initialized to “0”, and the probability variation fall determination process is terminated.

  In such a probable fall determination process, regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, a fall determination table corresponding to the fall rate designation buffer value is set in either step S402 or S404. . Then, after acquiring the random value MR3 for probability variation fall determination in step S405, in step S406, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 matches the fall determination value data, thereby performing probability variation control. Whether or not to end the process is determined. That is, in the probability variation fall determination process, the probability variation end determination as to whether or not the probability variation control is terminated when the first start condition is satisfied, and the probability variation as to whether or not the probability variation control is terminated when the second start condition is satisfied. The end determination is executed by a common processing module.

  After executing the above-described probability variation fall determination process, the process proceeds to step S243 shown in FIG. 27, and the start data is read from the start data storage unit 151C (step S243). At this time, the start data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the start data storage unit 151C may be read. Subsequently, the CPU 103 updates the total reserved storage number so as to subtract 1 by, for example, subtracting 1 from the total reserved storage number count value. The stored contents of the start data stored in the entries (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted up by one entry (step S244). Then, it is determined whether the start data read in step S243 is “first” or “second” (step S245).

  If it is determined in step S245 that the start data is “first” (step S245; first), the first special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In response to the establishment of the 1 start condition, the variable special figure designation buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” (step S246). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S245 that the start data is “second” (step S245; second), a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In response to the establishment of the second start condition, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S247).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S246 and S247, the hold data is read from the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start data read in step S243 (step S248). For example, when the start data is “first”, among the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A, the special figure display result determination is made. The numerical data indicating the random number MR1 and the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 may be read out. On the other hand, when the start data is “second”, the special figure display result determination is performed among the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for use and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type may be read out.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S248, 1 is subtracted from the reserved storage number count value corresponding to the start data, and the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the hold number “1” in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start data). The stored contents of the pending data stored in the entries corresponding to “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry (step S249). For example, when the start data is “first”, the first reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1, and the stored content of the held data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. Let On the other hand, when the start data is “second”, the second reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1, and the stored contents of the reserved data in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B are stored one entry at a time. Shift to the top.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S249, a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the start data is selected and set as a use table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. (Step S250). For example, if the start data is “first”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 5A is set as the use table, while if the start data is “second”, FIG. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in B) is set as a use table. The CPU 103 refers to the special figure display result determination table set in this way, and sets a different range of values as jackpot determination value data depending on whether the probability variation flag is off or on (step S251). . As an example, when the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 5A is set in step S250, the value in the range of “8001” to “8190” is a big hit when the probability variation flag is off. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is ON, a value in the range of “8001” to “9900” is set as jackpot determination value data while being set as determination value data. As another example, when the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 5B is set in step S250, and the probability variation flag is OFF, the value in the range of “1” to “190”. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is ON, a value in the range of “1” to “1900” is set as the big hit determination value data.

  Thus, in the process of step S251, a value in a different range is set as jackpot determination value data depending on whether the probability variation flag is off or on. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read in step S248 matches the big hit determination value data (step S252). Thereby, when the probability variation flag is on, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment read out in step S248 is higher than the probability variation flag is off, and the jackpot judgment value. In accordance with the data, a determination is made that the variable display result is “big hit”.

  When the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 matches the big hit determination value data in step S252 (step S252; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S253). ). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 6 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S254). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read in step S248, the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S254 is referred to, and the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types. (Step S255). In the process of step S255, the jackpot type buffer value may be set to any one of “1” to “4” corresponding to the determined jackpot type.

  When the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value data in Step S252 (Step S252; No), after executing the process of Step S255, it is determined in advance whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state. A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the result and the determination result of the jackpot type (step S256). As an example, if the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value data in step S252, the symbol that becomes a lost symbol corresponding to the prior determination result that the variable display result is “lost” The special symbol with the number “10” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data in step S252, the special numbers “2”, “4”, “5”, and “7” that are the jackpot symbols are displayed. Among the symbols, a special symbol that differs depending on the determination result of the jackpot type in step S255 is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, when the big hit type SP1 is determined, the special symbol of symbol number “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol. When the big hit type SP2 is determined, the special symbol of symbol number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol. When the big hit type SP3 is determined, the special symbol of symbol number “4” is set as the confirmed special symbol. When the big hit type SP4 is determined, the special symbol of symbol number “2” is set as the confirmed special symbol. After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S256, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S257), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. .

  If the total number of reserved storage is “0” in step S241 (step S241; Yes), it is determined whether or not a demonstration is being displayed (step S257). As an example, in the process of step S257, the CPU 103 determines that the demonstration display flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is off, determines that the demonstration display is not being performed, and determines that the demonstration display flag is on. What is necessary is just to determine with displaying. Here, the demonstration display flag is turned on when, for example, an effect control command for designating display of a demo screen is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the first start condition and the second start condition are set. As long as the special figure game is started based on the establishment of, the game can be cleared and turned off. If the demonstration is being displayed in step S257 (step S257; Yes), the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  When the demonstration is not being displayed in step S257 (step S257; No), for example, the background designation command is sent to the effect control board 12 by setting the storage address of the background designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer. Is set for transmitting (step S258). The background designation command table includes, for example, data for determining EXT data (background designation data) in the background designation command by referring to a probability change flag and a time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Just do it. The background designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 24 after the special symbol process process is completed. . Then, after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S259), the special symbol normal process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S259, a setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating display of a demonstration screen from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, a setting for setting the demonstration display flag to an ON state, and the like. However, it should be made to be performed.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S271). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S271; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 134A shown in FIG. Is selected and set (step S272).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in step S271 (step S271; No), the reach determination shown in FIG. 8 is used as a use table for determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach display state. The table 133 is selected and set (step S273). At this time, for example, the total reserved memory number is specified by reading the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S274). Subsequently, a random value MR4 for reach determination is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S275). Then, based on the reach determination random number MR4 extracted in step S275, the reach determination table 133 set in step S274 is referred to, and the reach corresponding to the determination result indicating whether or not the reach display state is set. The presence or absence is determined (step S276).

  Following the processing in step S276, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S276 indicates that there is a reach (step S277). At this time, if it is a determination result with reach (step S277; Yes), a reach-losing variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9B is used as a use table for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types of reach patterns. Select and set 134B. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S276 that there is no reach (step S277; No), as a use table for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types of non-reach patterns, FIG. ) To select and set the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table 134C (step S279).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S272, S278, and S279, numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step). S280). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 extracted in step S280, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the use table set in any of steps S272, S278, and S279. (Step S281). Subsequently, a special symbol variable display time is set according to the determination result of the variation pattern in step S281 (step S282). For example, in the process of step S282, the CPU 103 refers to the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table 134C shown in FIG. 9C or a predetermined variation pattern table stored in advance in the ROM 101. Identify. Corresponding to the variable display time specified at this time, the timer initial value in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 may be set. In this case, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 25 is executed, for example, the value of the special symbol variation timer is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and when the value becomes “0”. Then, it may be determined that the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol has reached the variable display time. Alternatively, in the process of step S282, by clearing the special figure variation timer, “0” may be set as the timer initial value, and a special figure fluctuation end determination value corresponding to the variable symbol display time may be set. . In this case, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 25 is executed, for example, the value of the special symbol variation timer is updated to be incremented by 1, and the value reaches the special diagram variation end determination value. In this case, it may be determined that the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol has reached the variable display time. Thus, a common special figure variation timer is used for 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. It is possible to measure the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol.

  After the variable display time is set in step S282, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. In order to start one of the special figure games using the second special figure according to the above, a setting for starting the variable symbol display is performed (step S283). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S283, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol variation display are performed (step S284). That is, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” as the command table for fluctuation start corresponding to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value, the first fluctuation start command table 136A shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second variation start command table 136B shown in FIG. 11B is set. Subsequently, settings for transmitting various effect control commands corresponding to the set change start command table from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 are performed. For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table 136A is set in the transmission command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table 136B is set in the transmission command buffer. When the setting in step S284 is performed in this way, for example, the command control processing in step S17 shown in FIG. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the background designation command, and the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted is arbitrary. For example, after the background designation command is first transmitted, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification The commands may be sent in the order of the pending storage number notification command.

  By such setting in step S284, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, and further In response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5, a background designation command corresponding to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Can do. After executing the process of step S284, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S285), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S301). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S301; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S302). For example, in the process of step S302, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the process of step S302, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S303). As an example, in the process of step S303, the storage address of the hit start designation command table in the ROM 101 may be set in the transmission command buffer. The hit start specifying command table includes data for setting different start specifying data in the EXT data of the hit start specifying command depending on whether the big hit type buffer value is “1” to “4”. It only has to be. For example, when the jackpot type buffer value is “1”, start specification data indicating “00” is set, and when the jackpot type buffer value is “2”, start specification data indicating “01” is set. When the buffer value is “3”, start specification data indicating “02” is set, and when the big hit type buffer value is “4”, start specification data indicating “03” is set. The hit start designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 24 after the special symbol process process is completed. The

  Following the setting in step S303, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S304). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on (step S305). When the probability variation flag is on (step S305; Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off (step S306). When the probability variation flag is off in step S305 (step S305; No), after executing the process of step S306, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is on (step S307). At this time, if the time reduction flag is on (step S307; Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off (step S308), and the time reduction counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is cleared. The count value is initialized to “0” (step S309). When the time flag is off in step S307 (step S307; No), after executing the process of step S309, the value of the special figure process flag is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening “4”. "" (Step S310), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S301 (step S301; No), it is determined whether or not the hourly flag is on (step S311). At this time, if the time reduction flag is on (step S311; Yes), the time reduction count value is updated to be subtracted by 1 (step S312). Then, it is determined whether or not the updated time count count value in step S312 has become “0” (step S313). Here, if the time reduction count value becomes “0” in step S313, the number of executions of the special-purpose game in the game state including the high base state such as the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state is the predetermined upper limit number. Since it has reached (100 times or 20 times), it is determined that the time reduction control in the gaming state including the high base state is to be ended, and the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off (step S314). Thereby, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the variable display result does not become “big hit”, and when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches the predetermined upper limit number (100 times or 20 times), the high base state The short-time control in is finished, and a gaming state including a low base state is entered. That is, when the base state is high and high, the base state is high and low, while when the base state is low and high, the base state is low and low.

  If the time reduction flag is off in step S311 (step S311; No), or if the time reduction count value is a value other than “0” in step S313 (step S313; No), or the processing of step S314 Is executed, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S315), and then the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 31, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S <b> 321). As an example, in the post-hit opening post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 25, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end stage waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the setting for controlling the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is finished to the high-accuracy high-base state is set. Do. That is, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the on state (step S322) and sets the time reduction flag to the on state (step S323). Subsequently, the big hit end setting table 135 shown in FIG. 10 is selected and set as a use table for performing various settings at the end of the big hit gaming state (step S324). At this time, for example, referring to the big hit end setting table 135 set in step S324 based on the big hit type buffer value, the big hit end setting corresponding to the big hit type is performed (step S325). As a result, depending on whether there are multiple types of jackpot types, which are the types of jackpot symbols in the special game that triggered the jackpot game state, the count initial value in the short-time counter and the fall rate designation A buffer value or the like is set to one of a plurality of types.

  As an example, when the jackpot type buffer value is “1” corresponding to the jackpot type SP1, the count initial value in the time reduction counter is set to “100”, and the fall rate designation buffer value is set to “1”. As a result, the upper limit number of special figure games executed in the gaming state including the high base state after the big hit gaming state is ended is “100”. In addition, when the probability change fall determination whether or not to end the probability change control in the gaming state including the high probability state is performed, the first fall determination table 132A shown in FIG. When the probability variation control is terminated, the termination determination probability is 1/100 (1%). As another example, when the big hit type buffer value is “4” corresponding to the big hit type SP4, the count initial value in the time reduction counter is set to “20”, and the fall rate designation buffer value is set to “2”. The As a result, the upper limit number of special figure games executed in the gaming state including the high base state after the big hit gaming state is ended is “20”. Further, when the probability change fall determination as to whether or not to end the probability change control in the gaming state including the high probability state is performed, the second fall determination table 132B shown in FIG. When the probability variation control is terminated, the termination determination probability is 1/5 (20%).

  After performing various settings in step S325, the big hit type buffer is cleared and the buffer value is initialized to “0” (step S326). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S327), the big hit end process is ended.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 32 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S41), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit).

  Thereafter, a random number update process is executed (step S42), and numerical data indicating random values counted by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 among various random values used for effect control are displayed by software. Update. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S43). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S43 (step S43; No), the process returns to step S42. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S43 (step S43; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S44), and command analysis processing is executed (step S45). . In the command analysis process executed in step S45, for example, after the various effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer are read, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S45, an effect control process process is executed (step S46). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are performed. The contents of the control of the effect operation using the are determined, determined, set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like. After performing the effect control process, the process returns to step S42.

  In the command analysis process of step S45, various processes as shown in FIG. 33, for example, are executed according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. In the command analysis process in step S45, first, the effect control command reception buffer is checked to determine whether or not an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When it is determined that there is a reception command, the command is read from the effect control command reception buffer. Subsequently, various processes corresponding to the read reception command are executed.

  For example, when the received command is either the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation start flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state and the variation end flag is set. Clear to off state. When the received command is a variation pattern designation command, for example, variation pattern designation data that is EXT data of the variation pattern designation command is stored in a predetermined buffer (for example, a pattern storage buffer) provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. For example, the fluctuation pattern can be saved in an identifiable manner. When the received command is a variable display result notification command, for example, variable display result designation data that is EXT data of the variable display result notification command is stored in a predetermined buffer (for example, variable display result buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 ), The variable display result is saved so as to be specified.

  In the command analysis process, if the received command is a decorative symbol stop command, the variation end flag is set to the on state. If the received command is a background designation command, a predetermined process is executed as a background designation process. When the received command is a hit start specifying command, for example, start specifying data that is EXT data of the hit start specifying command is stored in a predetermined buffer (for example, a hit start specifying buffer) provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Save the start specification data. When the received command is a hit end specifying command, for example, end specifying data that is EXT data of the hit end specifying command is stored in a predetermined buffer (for example, a hit end specifying buffer) provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Save the end designation data.

  In the command analysis process, when the received command is the first start opening winning designation command, the first winning designation receiving flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state. When the received command is the second start opening winning designation command, the second winning designation receiving flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state. If the received command is a pending storage count notification command, a pending storage display update process is performed to update the pending storage display in the start winning memory display unit 5H of the image display device 5. In the hold memory display update process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether a decrease in the hold memory number is specified or an increase is specified by the hold memory number notification command. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control only needs to be able to specify the number of reserved memories based on the value of the variable display hold counter (variable display hold count value) provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. In this case, the pending storage count notified by the pending storage count notification command is compared with the variable display pending count value, and if the notified pending storage count is larger, it is determined that the increase in the pending storage count is designated. On the other hand, if the notified number of reserved memories is smaller, it may be determined that a decrease in the number of reserved memories is designated.

  Then, when a decrease in the number of reserved memories is designated, a hold display decrease update setting for updating the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display unit 5H is performed in response to the decrease in the number of reserved memories. In this hold display reduction update setting, for example, one of the display parts changed to the opaque color display in the start winning memory display unit 5H (for example, the leftmost display part of the display parts that are in the opaque color) The display setting for moving the display in each display part to the next one by one is performed. At this time, the display setting for returning one of the display parts that have been changed to the predetermined opaque color display (for example, the rightmost display part of the display parts that have become opaque color) to the transparent color display is also performed. Done. Further, in the hold display reduction update setting, the variable display hold count value may be updated by 1. After performing such a hold display reduction update setting, the hold storage display update process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if an increase in the number of reserved memories is designated, it is determined whether or not any of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command has been received. To do. Here, it is determined whether or not the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command has been received in the command analysis processing in step S45, and any of the start opening prize designation commands is received. When it is determined that there is a command, a command reception flag corresponding to the received start opening winning designation command may be set to an on state. As an example, when the first start opening prize designation command is received, the first start opening prize designation command reception flag is set to ON, while when the second start opening prize designation command is received, the second start opening prize designation command is set. Sets the specified command reception flag to the on state. In this case, if either the first start opening prize designation command reception flag or the second start opening prize designation command reception flag is on, it may be determined that the start opening prize designation command has been received.

  When it is determined that the start opening prize designation command has not been received, the start opening prize designation for updating the hold memory display in the starting prize storage display section 5H corresponding to the absence of the starting opening prize designation is not made. Display update settings are made. In the display update setting when the start opening prize is not specified, for example, blue display (display color corresponding to establishment of the first start condition) or red display (display corresponding to establishment of the second start condition) on the start prize storage display unit 5H. Display setting for changing all of the display parts that are colored) to gray display, and display for changing one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning memory display unit 5H to gray display Settings are made. After performing such a display update setting when no start opening winning designation is made, the on-hold storage display update process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the start opening prize designation command has been received, the received start opening prize designation command is determined depending on, for example, whether or not the first start opening prize designation command reception flag is on. It is determined whether or not it is a first start opening winning designation command. At this time, if it is determined that the command is the first start opening prize designation command, the first hold display for updating the hold memory display in the start prize memory display unit 5H corresponding to the increase in the first hold memory number. An incremental update setting is made. In this first hold display increase update setting, for example, the first start by the game ball having entered one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H into the first start winning opening. Display setting for changing to blue display is performed according to the establishment of the condition. After performing such first hold display increase update setting, the hold storage display update process ends. If it is determined that the command is the second start opening prize designation command, the second hold for updating the hold memory display in the start prize memory display area 5H corresponding to the increase in the second hold memory number. Display increase update setting is performed. In the second hold display increase / update setting, for example, one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is used for the second start due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening. Display setting for changing to red display is performed according to the establishment of the condition. After performing such second hold display increase update setting, the hold storage display update process ends.

  In this way, before receiving the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11, either the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command serving as the starting opening winning designation command is normally performed. 1st hold display increase update setting and 2nd hold display increase update setting are performed. At this time, in the start winning memory display unit 5H, the first reserved memory number that is the number of stored data in the first special figure storage unit 151A based on the establishment of the first start condition and the second start condition are established. The second reserved memory number that is the stored number of the hold data in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B can be displayed in an identifiable manner.

  On the other hand, the reserved memory count notification command transmitted from the main board 11 notifies the increase of the reserved memory count, and becomes the start slot winning designation command before receiving the reserved memory count notification command. When neither a winning designation command nor a second starting opening winning designation command is received, display update setting is performed when no starting opening winning designation is specified. At this time, the display mode of the hold storage display in the start winning storage display unit 5H is changed to a predetermined display mode. For example, by setting the display mode of the hold memory display to gray, the total hold memory number can be specified, but the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number can be displayed so that they cannot be specified. After that, when the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, if the start opening winning designation command is normally received, the first hold display increase update setting and the second hold display increase update setting are set. By performing either one, it is possible to add a new display corresponding to the received start opening winning designation command while maintaining the display mode in the display portion which is displayed in gray. As an example, when the reserved memory number notification command is received after the first start opening winning designation command is normally received, the first hold display increase update setting is performed, thereby winning the first start winning opening A blue display corresponding to is added.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a background designation process that is executed in response to a received command being a background designation command in the command analysis process. In the background designating process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation start flag is on (step S501), thereby obtaining either the first variation start command or the second variation start command. It is determined whether or not it has been received. At this time, if the variation start flag is on (step S501; Yes), the effect mode designation buffer value stored in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 is read (step S502). Then, it is determined whether the read value in step S502 is “1” or “2” or any other value (step S503). Here, when the production mode designation buffer value is “1” or “2”, the production state is the production mode MD1 corresponding to the gaming state including the high base state such as the high probability high base state and the low probability high base state. Alternatively, the production mode MD2 is set.

  If the read value is “1” or “2” in step S503 (step S503; Yes), for example, by reading background designation data, the gaming state including the high base state ends and the low base state It is determined whether or not a gaming state including is reached (step S504). For example, when the background designation data is “00” or “02”, it can be specified that the game state includes a low base state such as a low probability low base state or a high probability low base state. Thus, when it is determined in step S504 that the gaming state including the high base state has ended (step S504; Yes), as a use table for determining the effect state to be switched at the end of the high base state, FIG. The high base end effect mode determination table 160B shown in (B) is selected and set (step S505). Subsequently, the random value SR2 for determining the low base transition mode is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S506). Thereafter, based on the random number SR2 for determining the low base transition mode extracted in step S506 and the like, by referring to the high base end effect mode determination table 160B set in step S505, the effect state is set to a plurality of types. One of the effect modes is determined (step S507). At this time, it is determined whether the effect state is switched to the effect mode MD0 or the effect mode MD3 with a different determination probability depending on whether the background designation data is “00” or “02”. In the process of step S507, the effect mode designation buffer value may be updated in accordance with the determined effect mode. For example, when the production mode MD0 is determined, the production mode designation buffer value is updated to “0”, while when the production mode MD3 is decided, the production mode designation buffer value is updated to “3”.

  Following the process of step S507, it is determined whether or not the determined effect state is the effect mode MD3 (step S508). At this time, if the effect mode MD3 is determined (step S508; Yes), for example, a predetermined initial value (for example, “0”) is set in a variable display counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step 0). S509). Here, the variable display count value, which is the value of the variable display counter, reaches a predetermined count value (for example, “20”) determined in advance as the normal transition determination execution value when the effect state is the effect mode MD3. Each time the decorative symbol variable display is started, it is updated so that 1 is added in the process of step S517 described later.

  If the read value is neither “1” nor “2” in step S503 (step S503; No), it is determined whether or not the read value is “3” (step S510). Here, when the production mode designation buffer value is “3”, the production state is the production mode MD3 corresponding to the high probability low base state or the low probability low base state. If the read value is “3” in step S510 (step S510; Yes), it is determined whether or not the variable display count value has reached the normal transition determination execution value (step S511). At this time, if the variable display count value has reached the normal shift determination execution value (step S511; Yes), as a use table for determining whether or not to shift to the effect mode MD0 which is the normal effect state, FIG. The normal mode transition determination table 161 shown in FIG. 16 is selected and set (step S512). Subsequently, for example, a random number SR3 for determination of transition to the normal mode is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S513). Thereafter, based on the random number SR3 for normal mode transition determination extracted in step S513 and the like, the normal mode transition determination table 161 set in step S512 is referred to, so that the transition is made to the effect mode MD0 which is the normal effect state. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S514). At this time, it is determined whether the effect state is switched to the effect mode MD0 or the effect mode MD3 is continued with a different determination probability depending on whether the background designation data is “00” or “02”.

  If it is determined in step S514 to shift to the effect mode MD0 which is the normal effect state (step S514; Yes), the effect state is changed to the effect mode MD0 by updating the effect mode designation buffer value, for example. (Step S515). At this time, the effect mode designation buffer value may be updated to “0”. After executing the process of step S515, the variable display counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S516).

  When the variable display count value has not reached the normal transition determination execution value at step S511 (step S511; No), or when it is determined at step S514 that the transition to the rendering mode MD0 that is the normal rendering state is not performed. (Step S514; No), the variable display count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (Step S517). The process of step S517 is executed only when the variable display count value has not reached the normal transition determination execution value in step S511, and is not executed when it is determined in step S514 that the transition to the rendering mode MD0 is not performed. You may do it.

  When it is determined in step S504 that the gaming state including the high base state has not ended (step S504; No), when it is determined that the effect state determined in step S508 is not the effect mode MD3 (step S508; No), or after executing any of the processes of steps S509, S516, and S517, it is determined whether or not the gaming state including the high probability state has ended and the gaming state including the low probability state has been entered. (Step S518). For example, in the process of step S518, first, the fall rate determination buffer value stored in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 is read. Next, it is determined whether the read value is “1”, “2”, or “0”. Here, when the fall rate determination buffer value is “1” or “2”, the probability variation corresponding to the fact that the probability variation control for determining whether or not the probability variation control is ended in the gaming state including the highly certain state is performed. It can be determined that the control end determination probability is set to one of a plurality of types (1/100 or 1/5). Therefore, when the reading value of the fall rate designation buffer is “1” or “2” and the background designation data is “00” or “01”, the low accuracy high base state and the low accuracy low base state are low. It can be determined that the game state including the certain state has been entered. Thus, when it is determined in step S518 that the gaming state including the high probability state has been completed (step S518; Yes), the fall rate determination buffer is cleared and the buffer value is initialized to “0”. (Step S519).

  If the variation start flag is off in step S501 (step S501; No), if the read value of the effect mode designation buffer is “0” and other than “3” in step S510 (step S510; No), step When it is determined in S518 that the gaming state including the high probability state has not ended (step S518; No), or after the process of step S519 is executed, the background designating process ends. Even when the variation start flag is off in step S501, processing corresponding to the end of the gaming state including at least the high base state may be executed. For example, if the variation start flag is off in step S501, the same processing as in steps S504 to S509 is executed, and the effect state is set to one of effect mode MD0 and effect mode MD3 at the end of the high base state. You may make it perform the setting for switching.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S46 of FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes in steps S160 to S165 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example. Run.

  The decorative symbol variation start waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In the decorative symbol variation start waiting process, the image display device 5 depends on whether one of the first variation start command and the second variation start command is received as the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11. Whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display, and variable display of color symbols in the color symbol display area. This includes processing to determine whether or not. At this time, if it is determined to start variable display, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

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

  The decorative symbol variation process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variation process, various types of symbol variation control patterns, varying variation control patterns, and the like corresponding to the value of the representation control process timer (production control process timer value) provided in the representation control timer setting unit 192 are used. The control data is read out, and various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative design are performed. As an example, when the changing effect control pattern CYP1-1 is set in the decorative symbol change setting process in step S161, the predetermined operation included in the I / O 125 is used when performing the effect operation that becomes the button operation promotion effect BN1. The effect control CPU 120 reads the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation button 30 through the input port, and determines whether or not the operation detection signal is turned on within the operation effective period. Then, when the operation detection signal is turned on within the operation valid period, switching to the effect operation that becomes the notice line YN1 by switching the changing effect control pattern CYP1-1 to the changing effect control pattern CYP1-2 or the like. . After performing such effect control, for example, the effect control process timer value has reached a predetermined variable display end value (for example, “0”), or a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. Corresponding to the above, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the effect control process timer value is set to the variable display end value and the fixed decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Sometimes, without depending on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative symbol on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The decorative symbol variation end process includes a process of determining whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. At this time, if it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the hit start designation command, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the variable display result being “lost”. The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the big hit control effect processing, for example, a big hit effect control pattern corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting sound effect signals to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off by output of electric decoration signals to the lamp control board 14. A process for controlling various effects in the big hit gaming state, such as flashing / flashing, is included. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” in response to, for example, receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, an ending effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or a voice control board For example, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting sound effect signals to 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off / flashing by outputting electric decoration signals to the lamp control board 14. A process for controlling various performance operations corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is included. In addition, the ending effect process includes a process for setting the effect mode to any one of a plurality of types in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the high-accuracy and high-base state. . When the ending effect process ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a stop symbol derived and displayed by variable display of decorative symbols (step S531). As an example, in the process of step S531, whether or not the variable display result indicated in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is “big hit” by reading the variable display result designation data, for example. judge. At this time, if the variable display result is “big hit”, a combination of decorative symbols to be a definite decorative symbol is determined from among a plurality of types of predetermined big symbol combinations. More specifically, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the big hit symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in a decorative symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Refer to the included jackpot symbol determination table. As a result, among the plurality of types of decorative symbols, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed on the predetermined active line and stopped. A decorative design may be determined. In this embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types, the determined decorative design may be determined to be one of a plurality of types with a fixed determination probability.

  If the variable display result is “losing” in the process of step S531, the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is read by, for example, reading variation pattern designation data. It is determined whether or not it is a reach pattern. At this time, if the variation pattern is a reach pattern, a determined decorative design of the reach-losing combination is determined. More specifically, a decorative symbol determination table in which numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right fixed symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Of the determined decorative symbols included in the left and right decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R in the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and included in the decorative symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the “middle” decorative symbol display unit 5C in the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol does not become a jackpot combination but a reach-losing combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  Furthermore, in the process of step S531, when the variable display result is “losing” and the variation pattern is a non-reach pattern, a determined decorative design for the non-reach combination is determined. More specifically, a decorative symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. By referring to the left determined symbol determination table included in the left determined symbol, the left determined symbol to be stopped and displayed on the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L in the image display device 5 is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and included in the decorative symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the right determined symbol determination table, the right determined symbol to be stopped and displayed on the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R in the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and included in the decorative symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the medium fixed symbol determination table, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the “medium” decorative symbol display unit 5C in the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols.

  In the process of step S531, for example, when a specific effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” is executed, a decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped during decorative display of the decorative symbol may be determined.

  After the stop symbol is determined in step S531, a predetermined process is executed as the changing effect setting process (step S532). FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the changing effect setting process executed in step S532. In the changing effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first sets a notice determination table corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command as a use table for determining the presence / absence of the notice effect and the notice pattern. Select and set (step S601). At this time, in accordance with the table selection setting as shown in FIG. 17 (I), depending on whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit” and the variation pattern, FIGS. Any of the notice determination tables 162A to 162H shown in FIG.

  After selecting the notice determination table in step S601, a random number SR4 for determining the notice pattern is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S602). Thereafter, based on the random number SR4 for determining the notice pattern extracted in step S602, by referring to the notice determination table set in step S601, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed, and the notice effect is executed. If so, the notice pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S603). For example, when it is determined in step S603 to execute the notice effect, it is determined as any one of the notice pattern YP1 to the notice pattern YP3. Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S603 is “no notice effect” (step S604). At this time, if the determination result is not “no notice effect” and the notice pattern is determined in step S603 (step S604; No), the changing effect setting process is terminated. As a result, when the notice effect is executed, the suggestion effect that becomes the “suggested message effect” is not executed, so that the notice effect and the suggestion effect can be prevented from being executed redundantly.

  If it is determined in step S604 that the determination result is “no notice effect” (step S604; Yes), the effect mode designation buffer value stored in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 is read (step S605). . Then, it is determined whether or not the read value in step S605 is “0” (step S606). At this time, if the read value is “0” (step S606; Yes), the changing effect setting process is terminated. Here, when the production mode designation buffer value corresponds to “0” and the production mode MD0 is the normal production state, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a low probability and low base state. On the other hand, when the suggestion effect that becomes the “suggested speech effect” is a gaming state including a highly accurate state such as a highly accurate high base state and a highly accurate low base state, the end of the probability variation control is terminated in the probability variation fall determination This is an effect operation that suggests that the determination probability may be a predetermined probability. Therefore, when the effect state is the effect mode MD0, the suggestion effect that becomes the “suggested message effect” is not executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the suggestion effect from being executed even if the probability change fall determination is not performed and to cause the player's distrust to the suggestion effect.

  If the read value is a value other than “0” in step S606 (step S606; No), whether or not to execute the suggestion effect that becomes the “suggest speech effect” and use for determining the serif pattern As the table, the suggested speech determination table 163 shown in FIG. 18 is selected and set (step S607). Then, for example, a random value SR5 for determining the suggested serif pattern is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S608). Then, based on the random number SR5 for determining the suggested serif pattern extracted in step S608, whether or not to execute the suggested effect that becomes the “suggested serif effect” by referring to the suggested serif determination table 163 set in step S607. If it is determined to be executed, the line pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S609). For example, when it is determined in step S609 to execute the suggestion effect that becomes the “suggested serif effect”, it is determined to be either the serif pattern ZP1 or the serif pattern ZP2. After the process of step S609 is executed in this way, the changing effect setting process ends.

  After performing the changing effect setting process as described above, the process proceeds to step S533 shown in FIG. 36, and an effect control pattern table is selected according to which effect state is effect mode MD0 to effect mode MD3. (Step S533). As an example, any of the symbol variation control pattern tables 165A to 165D shown in FIG. 20 (C) prepared corresponding to each of the effect modes MD0 to MD3 is used as a use table for reading the symbol variation control pattern. Select and set. Further, when executing a notice effect that becomes a “notice speech effect” or when performing a suggest effect that becomes a “suggest word effect”, the changing effect control pattern table 166A shown in FIG. 21A is used. Select and set as a table.

  Following the processing in step S533, any one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns is read from the selected effect control pattern table and set as a use pattern (step S534). For example, in accordance with whether the effect state is effect mode MD0 to effect mode MD3, the pattern variation control patterns 165A to 165D are selected as the use table in step S533, and the variation pattern is selected. Select and set the symbol variation control pattern. Thereby, even if it is the same fluctuation pattern, according to whether the production state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the production mode MD0 to the production mode MD3, the display mode of the background image, the display mode of the decorative pattern, the decoration The type of character displayed during variable display of symbols can be varied. In addition, in the process of step S534, the changing effect control pattern table shown in FIG. 21A corresponding to the notice pattern determined in step S603 of FIG. 37 and the serif pattern determined in step S609. One of the plurality of types of changing effect control patterns stored in 166A is selected as a use pattern and set.

  After executing the process of step S534, for example, the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 corresponding to the effect control process timer set value shown in the symbol variation control pattern set in step S534. An initial value is set (step S535). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the various symbols in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S536). For example, in the process of step S536, the display control command corresponding to the control data read from the display control pattern included in the symbol variation control pattern is supplied to the display control unit 123, etc. Decorative display of decorative symbols is started in all of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation process (step S537), and the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the effect control process timer value (for example, 1), and then updates the updated effect control process timer value with a predetermined variable display end value (for example, It is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed by comparing with “0”) (step S541).

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S541 (step S541; Yes), the decorative symbol stop command reception waiting time is set by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer (step S541). S542). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the process at the end of the decorative symbol variation (step S543), the process during the decorative symbol variation is terminated.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; No), for example, based on the effect control process timer value, the elapsed time since the start of variable display of the decorative design (or the confirmed decorative design is displayed). The effect control is set according to the remaining time until the stop display is performed (step S544). As an example, in the process of step S544, timer determination values indicated by display control patterns, audio control patterns, lamp control patterns, and the like included in various effect control patterns such as a symbol variation control pattern and a variation effect control pattern, and effect control By comparing with the process timer value, it is determined whether or not it matches any one of the timer determination values. Then, when it matches one of the timer determination values, the control data stored in each control pattern is read in association with the timer determination value. At this time, when control data is read from the display control pattern, a display control command created according to the control data may be transmitted to the display control unit 123. When control data is read from the sound control pattern, a sound effect signal created according to the control data may be transmitted to the sound control board 13. Furthermore, when the control data is read from the lamp control pattern, an electrical decoration signal created according to the control data may be transmitted to the lamp control board 14. Thus, after effect control is set in step S544, the decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the ending effect process executed in step S165 of FIG. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the ending effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S551). Here, the ending effect flag is set to an on state by executing a process in step S560, which will be described later, while being cleared to an off state when the process in step S563 is executed.

  When the ending effect flag is OFF in step S551 (step S551; No), for example, end designation data that is EXT data of a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is read (step S552). At this time, the end designation data may be read from a predetermined buffer (for example, a hit end designation buffer) provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Subsequently, as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of effect states after the end of the big hit gaming state, the big hit end time effect mode determining table 160A shown in FIG. S553). Then, for example, the random number SR1 for determining the big hit end mode is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S554). After that, based on the random value SR1 for determining the big hit end mode extracted in step S554, by referring to the big hit end presentation mode determination table 160A set in step S553, the presentation state is changed to a plurality of types of presentation modes. Either one is determined (step S555). At this time, it is determined whether to control the effect state in the effect mode MD1 or the effect mode MD2 with different determination probabilities depending on whether the end designation data indicates “00” to “03”. In the process of step S555, the effect mode designation buffer value may be updated in accordance with the determined effect mode. For example, when the production mode MD1 is determined, the production mode designation buffer value is updated to “1”, while when the production mode MD2 is decided, the production mode designation buffer value is updated to “2”.

  After determining the effect mode in step S555, the drop rate determination buffer setting table 164 shown in FIG. 19 is selected and set as a use table for setting the drop rate determination buffer value (step S556). Then, by referring to the fall rate determination buffer setting table 164 based on the end designation data, a fall rate discrimination buffer value corresponding to the end designation data is set (step S557). Thereafter, the storage of the end designation data is cleared by clearing a predetermined buffer (for example, a hit end designation buffer) provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example (step S558).

  Following the processing in step S558, one of a plurality of types of ending effect control patterns is selected according to the effect mode determined in step S555 (step S559). As an example, when the effect mode MD1 is determined in step S555, the effect mode MD1 stored in the jackpot effect control pattern table 166B shown in FIG. 21B is used as a usage pattern for controlling the effect operation in the ending effect. Select and set the ending effect control pattern for transition. When the effect mode MD2 is determined in step S555, the ending effect control pattern for transition to the effect mode MD2 stored in the jackpot effect control pattern table 166B is selected and set as a use pattern. Then, after setting the ending effect flag to the on state (step S560), the ending effect process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S551 that the ending effect flag is on (step S551; Yes), for example, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and then the updated effect control process timer is updated. By comparing the value with a predetermined ending effect end value (for example, “0”), it is determined whether or not the end time of the ending effect has come (step S561). At this time, if it is not the end timing of the ending effect (step S561; No), the setting for controlling the effect operation serving as the ending effect is performed (step S562). As an example, in the process of step S562, the display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123 according to the control data read from the ending effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, and the sound effect signal is sent to the sound control board 13. It is only necessary to control the rendering operation that becomes the ending effect by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 or the like. After executing the process of step S562, the ending effect process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S561 that it is the end timing of the ending effect (step S561; Yes), for example, the ending effect flag is cleared and turned off, and a predetermined display is displayed on the display control unit 123. For terminating the ending effects such as supplying a control command, transmitting a predetermined sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, and transmitting a predetermined lighting signal to the lamp control board 14. Setting is performed (step S563). At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start waiting process (step S564), and then the ending effect process ends.

  Hereinafter, an example of a specific operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing transitions relating to the gaming state and effect state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment. In this embodiment, when the big hit gaming state ends, the probability variation flag is set to the on state in step S322 shown in FIG. 31, and the time reduction flag is set to the on state in step S323. Thereby, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a highly accurate and high base state. For example, in the process of step S251 shown in FIG. 27, a value in a different range is set as jackpot determination value data depending on whether the probability variation flag is on or off. Thereafter, in the processing of step S252, when the probability variation flag is on, the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment matches the jackpot judgment value data with a higher probability than when the probability variation flag is off. Then, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” and control is made to the big hit gaming state. Also, in step S279 shown in FIG. 29, a non-reach loss variation pattern determination table 134C shown in FIG. 9C is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of non-reach patterns. In the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table 134C, a random value MR5 for determining a variation pattern for each non-reach pattern so that the variable display time is shorter when the time reduction flag is on than when the time reduction flag is off. Is allocated. In this way, in the gaming state including the high base state in which the time reduction flag is turned on, the time reduction control in which the variable display time is shortened is performed as compared with the gaming state including the low base state in which the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, in the game state including the high base state, in the normal symbol process in step S16 shown in FIG. 24, the game ball is more likely to win the second start winning opening as compared to the game state including the low base state. Open control is performed.

  When the big hit gaming state ends, for example, when the number of round executions reaches a predetermined maximum number of big winning opening opening (for example, “15”) in the processing after opening the big winning opening in step S116 shown in FIG. A setting for transmitting any of the first to fourth per-end specifying commands is performed. Here, as shown in FIG. 3D, the end designation data, which is the EXT data of the first to fourth hit end designation commands, takes different values depending on whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types. . On the side of the production control board 12, the production control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S552 to S555 shown in FIG. 39, so that different determinations are made depending on whether the end designation data is “00” to “03”. With the probability, it is determined which of the production mode MD1 and the production mode MD2 is controlled. That is, when the end designation data is “00” according to the setting of the jackpot end time presentation mode determination table 160A (see FIG. 15A) selected in step S553, the determination probability is 9/10 (90%). Is determined to be the production mode MD1, and the production mode MD2 is determined with a determination probability of 1/10 (10%). When the end designation data is “01”, the effect mode MD1 is determined with a decision probability of 7/10 (70%), and the effect mode MD2 is determined with a determination probability of 3/10 (30%). When the end designation data is “02”, the effect mode MD1 or the effect mode MD2 is determined with a determination probability of 5/10 (50%). When the end designation data is “03”, the effect mode MD1 is determined with a determination probability of 3/10 (30%), and the effect mode MD2 is determined with a determination probability of 7/10. Thus, when the end designation data is “00” or “01”, the effect mode MD1 is determined with a higher decision probability than when the end designation data is “02” or “03”.

  As an example, when the production state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the big hit gaming state is the production mode MD0 which is a normal production state, the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. . After that, when the big hit gaming state is ended, as shown in FIG. 40, it is controlled to either the production mode MD1 or the production mode MD2 with a decision probability corresponding to the type of jackpot (from “production mode MD0” to “production mode MD1”). Or state transition to “production mode MD2”). Even if the production state before the big hit gaming state is other than the production mode MD0, as in the case of the production mode MD0, when the big hit gaming state is ended, the production mode is performed with a probability determined according to the big hit type. It is controlled to either MD1 or effect mode MD2.

  When the big hit gaming state ends, the fall rate designation buffer value is set in step S325 based on the big hit end setting table (see FIG. 10) selected in step S324 shown in FIG. Thereby, when the big hit type buffer value is “1” or “2” corresponding to the big hit type SP1 or big hit type SP2, the fall rate designation buffer value is set to “1”. On the other hand, when the jackpot type buffer value is “3” or “4” corresponding to the jackpot type SP3 or jackpot type SP4, the fall rate designation buffer value is set to “2”. Thereafter, when the probability change fall determination of whether or not to end the probability change control is performed, if it is determined in step S401 shown in FIG. 28 that the drop rate designation buffer value is “1”, the step shown in FIG. The first fall determination table 132A shown in A) is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S403 that the fall rate designation buffer value is “2”, the second fall determination table 132B shown in FIG. 7B is selected in step S404. And according to the setting of the first fall determination table 132A, the end determination probability that the probability variation control is ended is 1/100. On the other hand, according to the setting of the second fall determination table 132B, the end determination probability that the probability variation control is ended is 1/5.

  Thus, when the fall rate designation buffer value is set to “1” so that the first fall judgment table 132A is selected, the fall rate designation buffer value is “2” so that the second fall judgment table 132B is selected. The production mode MD1 is determined with a higher probability of determination than when it is set to. On the other hand, when the fall rate designation buffer value is set to “2” so that the second fall judgment table 132B is selected, the fall rate designation buffer value is set so that the first fall judgment table 132A is selected. The production mode MD2 is determined with a higher determination probability than when it is set to “1”. Therefore, when the production mode MD1 is set, there is a high possibility that the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination is 1/100, and when the production mode MD2 is set, the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination is 1/5. There is a high possibility. For example, the effect mode in various effect operations such as the display mode of the background image, the display mode of the decorative pattern, the type of character to be displayed, the effect display mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and the voice output mode are the effect modes MD1. It differs depending on whether there is a production mode MD2. As described above, various rendering operations performed in the rendering mode corresponding to the rendering mode MD1 suggest that the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination may be 1/100 (high). It becomes. In addition, various performance operations performed in the performance mode corresponding to the performance mode MD2 are suggested performances that suggest that the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination may be 1/5 (high). .

  In addition, when the big hit gaming state ends, the short-time count value is set in step S325 based on the big hit end setting table selected in step S324 shown in FIG. Thus, when the big hit type buffer value is “1” or “3” corresponding to the big hit type SP1 or the big hit type SP3, the initial count value in the time-count counter is set to “100”. On the other hand, when the big hit type buffer value is “2” or “4” corresponding to the big hit type SP2 or the big hit type SP4, the count initial value in the time-count counter is set to “20”. The count initial value in the time-count counter set in this way indicates the upper limit number of special game executed in the game state including the high base state after the big hit game state is finished. Here, when the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types in step S255 shown in FIG. 27, the determination probability of the jackpot type SP1 is determined based on the setting of the jackpot type determination table 131 (see FIG. 6). While the probability is equal to or higher than the probability, the determination probability of the jackpot type SP3 is lower than the determination probability of the jackpot type SP4. Therefore, when the falling rate designation buffer value is set to “1” and the end determination probability in the probability variation falling determination is set to 1/100 (in the case of the big hit type SP1 or the big hit type SP2), the initial count in the time reduction counter The probability that the value is set to “100” is equal to or higher than the probability that the initial count value is set to “20”. On the other hand, when the falling rate designation buffer value is set to “2” and the end determination probability in the probability variation falling determination is set to 1/5 (in the case of the big hit type SP3 or the big hit type SP4), the time reduction counter The probability that the initial count value at “100” is set to “100” is lower than the probability that the initial count value is set to “20”. Accordingly, the upper limit number of special figure games executed in the gaming state including the high base state after the end of the big hit gaming state is “100” or “20” with different number setting probabilities depending on the termination determination probability in the probability change fall determination. It will be set to either. It should be noted that the upper limit number of special figure games executed in the gaming state including the high base state after the end of the big hit gaming state is, for example, when the big hit gaming state is ended or during the period of the gaming state including the high base state. In this case, by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 or the like, the player may be notified so that the player can recognize the number of time reductions. Or, when the big hit gaming state ends or during the period of the gaming state including the high base state, the game state including the high base state ends and the low base state is included without performing the time-short notification. When shifting to the gaming state, the player may be able to recognize the number of time reductions for the first time.

  When the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a high-probability base state, if either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the random number value for the probability change fall determination in step S406 shown in FIG. If the numerical data indicating MR3 matches the fall determination value data, the probability variation flag is cleared in step S407. As a result, the accuracy variation control in the high accuracy base state is terminated and the low accuracy high base state is entered. Thereafter, based on the setting in step S284 shown in FIG. 29, the second background designation command in which the EXT data (background designation data) becomes “01” in response to the low-accuracy base state is produced from the main board 11. It is transmitted to the control board 12. On the side of the effect control board 12, when it is determined in step S518 shown in FIG. 34 that the high-accuracy state has ended, the process for changing the effect mode is not executed. Therefore, even if the gaming state shifts from the high-accuracy base state to the low-accuracy base state, the production state continues to be the production mode MD1 or the production mode MD2.

  After the probability variation control in the highly accurate and high base state is thus completed and the low accurate and highly accurate base state is established, every time it is determined in step S501 shown in FIG. 34 that the variation start flag is ON, in step S504. It is determined whether the high base state has ended. When it is determined in step S504 that the high base state has ended, it is determined in step S505 to S507 whether the effect state is switched to effect mode MD0 or effect mode MD3. As described above, after the probability variation control in the high-accuracy base state is finished and the low-accuracy base state is established, it is determined in step S504 whether or not the high-base state is finished, thereby producing the rendering mode MD1 It is determined whether to continue the effect mode MD2, or to end the effect mode MD1 or the effect mode MD2 and switch to the effect mode MD0 or the effect mode MD3.

  When it is determined in step S504 that the high base state has ended, the effect mode MD0 or effect mode MD3 is selected with a different determination probability depending on whether the background designation data is “00” or “02”. Decide whether to control. Here, when the advantageous opening control and the time reduction control in the high-accuracy high-base state are finished and the high-accuracy low-base state is entered, the high-accuracy low-base state is determined based on the setting in step S284 shown in FIG. In response, a third background designation command whose EXT data (background designation data) is “02” is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, when the advantageous opening control and the time-shortening control in the low-accuracy base state are completed and the low-accuracy-low base state is entered, the low-accuracy-low base state is determined based on the setting in step S284 shown in FIG. Thus, the first background designation command whose EXT data (background designation data) is “00” is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When the background designation data is “00” according to the setting in the high base end rendering mode determination table 160B (see FIG. 15B) selected in step S505, the determination probability is 9/10 (90%). The effect mode MD0 is determined, and the effect mode MD3 is determined with a determination probability of 1/10 (10%). When the background designation data is “02”, the effect mode MD3 is determined with a determination probability of 1/1 (100%).

  As an example, when the production state is the production mode MD1, the advantageous opening control and the time reduction control in the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state are finished, and the high-accuracy low-base state or the low-accuracy low-base state is entered. Suppose that At this time, a state transition corresponding to “after high base end” occurs from “effect mode MD1” shown in FIG. That is, the ratio is 1/10 (10%) in the case of “low accuracy time” when the low-accuracy low base state is entered, and 1/1 if it is “high accuracy time” in which the high-accuracy low base state is entered. Transition to the production mode MD3 at a rate of (100%) (state transition from the “production mode MD1” to the “production mode MD3”). Further, at the time of “low probability” when shifting to the low-probability / low-base state, the mode is shifted to the production mode MD0 at a rate of 9/10 (90%) (the state from “production mode MD1” to “production mode MD0”). transition).

  As another example, when the production state is the production mode MD2, the advantageous opening control or the time reduction control in the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state ends, and the high-accuracy low-base state or the low-accuracy low base state Suppose that At this time, a state transition corresponding to “after high base end” occurs from “effect mode MD2” shown in FIG. That is, the ratio is 1/10 (10%) in the case of “low accuracy time” when the low-accuracy low base state is entered, and 1/1 if it is “high accuracy time” in which the high-accuracy low base state is entered. Transition to the production mode MD3 at a rate of (100%) (state transition from the “production mode MD2” to the “production mode MD3”). Further, at the time of “low-probability” when the low-probability / low-base state is entered, the mode is changed to the production mode MD0 at a rate of 9/10 (90%) (the state from “production mode MD2” to “production mode MD0”). transition).

  Even when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the high probability low base state, as in the case of the high probability high base state, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, FIG. If the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for the probability variation fall determination in step S406 matches the fall determination value data, the probability variation flag is cleared in step S407. As a result, the accuracy variation control in the high accuracy low base state is completed, and the low accuracy low base state is entered.

  When the effect state is effect mode MD3, it is determined that the effect mode designation buffer value read in step S502 shown in FIG. 34 is “3” (step S510; Yes). When the variable display count value has reached the normal transition determination execution value (step S511; Yes), it is determined whether or not to end the rendering mode MD3 and shift to the rendering mode MD0 that is the normal rendering state. (Steps S512 to S514). Thus, when the effect state becomes the effect mode MD3, if the variable display count value reaches the normal transition determination execution value, the effect mode MD3 is ended every time a background designation command is transmitted at the start of variable display. It is determined whether or not. At this time, when the background designation data is “00” according to the setting of the normal mode transition determination table 161 (see FIG. 16) selected in step S512, the rendering mode MD0 has a determination probability of 7/50 (14%). And it is determined that the production mode MD3 is continued with a determination probability of 43/50 (86%). When the background designation data is “02”, it is determined that the rendering mode MD3 is continued with a determination probability of 1/1 (100%). Therefore, only when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the low probability low base state, it is determined that the production mode MD3 is ended and the production mode MD0 is entered. In addition, when the variable display count value does not reach the normal transition determination execution value in step S511 (step S511; No), the processing of steps S512 to S516 is not executed, and the effect state is maintained in the effect mode MD3. . Here, after the production state has changed to the production mode MD3, if the transition is made to the production mode MD0, which is the normal production state in a short period of time, it is immediately determined that the gaming state is the low probability low base state. , The expectation that the gaming state is a highly accurate low base state may be reduced, and the interest of the game may be reduced. On the other hand, according to this embodiment, until the variable display count value reaches the normal transition determination execution value, the process for shifting the rendering state to the rendering mode MD0 is not performed, so that the game Decline in interest can be prevented.

  As described above, when the gaming state is the low probability low base state and the production state is the production mode MD3, a state transition corresponding to the “during normal mode transition determination” occurs from the “production mode MD1” shown in FIG. That is, when the gaming state is the low probability low base state and the rendering state is the rendering mode MD3, if the variable display count value reaches the normal transition determination execution value, 7/50 (14%) at the start of the variable display. At the rate, the production mode MD3 is ended and the production mode MD0 is shifted (the state transition from the “production mode MD3” to the “production mode MD0”).

  41 and FIG. 42 are controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” when the production state is the production mode MD0, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the production mode MD1 or An example of a display operation in the image display device 5 is shown for the case where control is performed so as to shift to the effect mode MD2. In this display operation example, first, in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5, for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. At this time, an effect image indicating the character CH1 is displayed as an example of the effect operation corresponding to the effect state being the effect mode MD0. Then, in response to the special game started when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R For example, as shown in FIG. 41 (B), all symbol variations for variably displaying decorative symbols are performed.

  Then, the decorative symbols are decelerated and stopped at the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R. For example, as shown in FIG. 41C, the decorative symbols indicating the number “6” are all derived and displayed, so that the variable display state of the decorative symbols becomes the reach display state. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 41 (D), the effect that the character CH1 notifies the message “reach!” Is performed, for example, so that the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach display state. Inform. Subsequently, for example, as shown in FIG. 41E, a reach effect according to the effect state and the variation pattern is performed. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 41 (F), the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is derived and displayed on the “middle” decorative symbol display section 5C, so that the definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Is done.

  In this way, when the variable display result is “hit”, for example, an effect image for notifying that “hit” is displayed as shown in FIG. A round that becomes open is executed. In each round in the big hit gaming state, an effect operation corresponding to the number of executions of the round may be executed. As an example, in the first round in which the number of executions of the round is “1”, an effect image informing that “1 round” is displayed as shown in FIG. In addition, in the fifteenth round in which the number of executions of the round is “15”, an effect image informing that “15th round” as shown in FIG. 41 (I) is displayed. In the big hit gaming state, regardless of the number of executions of the round, a continuous presentation operation may be executed over the entire period controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the big hit gaming state is finished, the production operation corresponding to the production state after the big hit gaming state is executed as the ending production. For example, as shown in FIGS. 41 (J) and 41 (K), an effect operation that is a lottery effect for selecting the effect state is executed.

  Thereafter, when transitioning to the effect mode MD1, an effect image showing the character CH2 as shown in FIG. 42A is displayed. Subsequently, in the effect mode MD1, decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 42B are displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. At this time, the display mode of the decorative design is different from the display mode of the decorative design (for example, see FIG. 41A) in the effect mode MD0. Then, in response to the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition, as shown in FIG. 42C, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed. In all cases, all symbol variations for variably displaying decorative symbols are performed. At this time, the decorative pattern variation mode in the effect mode MD1 is different from the decorative pattern variation mode in the effect mode MD0. That is, for example, the decorative pattern variation mode in the effect mode MD0 as shown in FIG. 41B is changed by scrolling the decorative design, whereas as shown in FIG. 42C. The decoration pattern variation mode in the effect mode MD1 is varied by rotating and displaying the decoration pattern. When transitioning to the effect mode MD2, an effect image showing the character CH3 as shown in FIG. 42 (D) is displayed. Subsequently, in the effect mode MD2, as shown in FIG. 42 (E), the decoration patterns having different display modes from those in the effect mode MD0 and the effect mode MD1 are the decorations “left”, “middle”, and “right”. It is displayed on the symbol display parts 5L, 5C, 5R. Then, in response to the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition, as shown in FIG. 42 (F), the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed. In all cases, all symbol variations for variably displaying decorative symbols are performed. At this time, the decorative pattern change mode in the effect mode MD2 is different from the decorative pattern change mode in the effect mode MD0, for example, and may be the same as the effect mode MD1.

  Further, when the effect mode MD1 or the effect mode MD2 ends and the effect mode MD3 is entered, an effect image indicating the character CH4 as shown in FIG. 43 (A) is displayed. At this time, the decorative pattern is displayed in a display mode different from that in the effect mode MD0 to the effect mode MD2. For example, the display color of the decorative design is different between the decorative design display mode in the production mode MD0 as shown in FIG. 41A and the decorative design display mode in the production mode MD3 as shown in FIG. It only has to be different. Thereafter, in response to the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition, as shown in FIG. 43 (B), the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed. In all cases, all symbol variations for variably displaying decorative symbols are performed. At this time, the decorative pattern change mode in the effect mode MD3 is different from, for example, the decorative pattern change mode in the effect mode MD1 and the effect mode MD2, and may be the same as the effect mode MD0.

  Corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the presence / absence of the warning effect as the “warning speech effect” and the warning pattern when executing the warning effect are determined. (Step S603 in FIG. 37). At this time, if it is determined not to execute the notice effect (step S604; Yes), if the effect state is other than the effect mode MD0, the effect mode designation buffer value is a value other than “0”. (Step S606; No), the presence / absence of the suggestion effect that becomes the “suggestion effect”, and the serif pattern when the suggestion effect is executed are determined (Step S609).

  FIG. 44 shows an example of the progress of the rendering operation from the start to the end of the variable display of decorative symbols when the preview effect that becomes the “notice speech effect” or the suggestive effect that becomes the “suggest speech effect” is executed. It is a flowchart to show. Each process shown in FIG. 44 is based on the design variation control pattern selected during execution of the process in step S534 shown in FIG. 36 and the changing effect control pattern in step S162 shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to implement | achieve by performing the process of step S544 shown in FIG. 38 in the process during symbol change, or performing the decoration symbol change completion | finish process of step S163 shown in FIG.

  In the processing shown in FIG. 44, first, all symbols that variably display decorative symbols on all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5 are used. Variation starts (step ST11). Thereafter, a button operation promotion effect is performed based on the control data read from the changing effect control pattern corresponding to the effect control process timer value (step ST12). In this embodiment, when it is determined as one of the warning pattern YP1 to the warning pattern YP3 at step S603 shown in FIG. 37, and when it is determined as one of the serif pattern ZP1 and the serif pattern ZP2 at step S609. The button operation promotion effect BN1 that is a common effect mode is executed.

  When the button operation promotion effect is started in step ST12, it becomes an operation effective period, and the operation action on the operation button 30 by the player is detected effectively (step ST13). The timing when the button operation promotion effect is started and the timing when the operation is valid may be the same timing or different timings. As an example, after the button operation promotion effect is started, after the effect display indicating the countdown operation such as “3” → “2” → “1” is performed, and the operation valid period is set, the button operation promotion effect is started. The timing may be different from the start timing of the operation effective period. After that, for example, based on the control data read from the design variation control pattern and the varying production control pattern corresponding to the production control process timer value, or the production control process timer value itself, it is determined whether or not the operation valid period has ended. (Step ST14). For example, if the end of the operation valid period is indicated in the control data read from the design variation control pattern or the variation production control pattern corresponding to the production control process timer value, the detection of the operation on the operation button 30 is invalidated. What is necessary is just to complete the operation valid period. Alternatively, the operation effective period may be ended when the effect control process timer value matches a predetermined operation effective period end determination value. If the operation valid period has not expired in step ST14 (step ST14; No), it is determined whether or not a button operation is detected, for example, by checking an operation detection signal transmitted from the operation button 30. (Step ST15). If no button operation is detected in step ST15 (step ST15; No), the process returns to step ST14.

  When it is determined in step ST15 that button operation has been detected (step ST15; Yes), for example, by switching the changing effect control pattern, the notice pattern in the notice effect that becomes the “notice speech effect” or “suggestion” In accordance with the dialogue pattern in the suggestion effect that becomes “the speech effect”, the effect operation in a different effect mode is performed (step ST16). For example, in the notice pattern YP1 to the notice pattern YP3, the button operation promotion effect BN1 is switched to any one of the notice line YN1 to the notice line YN3, so that the notice effect is executed in different effect forms according to each notice pattern. Further, in the serif pattern ZP1 or serif pattern ZP2, the button operation promotion effect BN1 is switched to the suggested serif ZN1 or the suggested serif ZN2, so that the notice effect is executed in different effect modes according to each serif pattern.

  When the operation valid period ends in step ST14 (step ST14; Yes), or after performing the effect operation in the notice effect or suggestive effect in step ST16, the decoration of “left”, “middle”, “right” In each of the symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, decorative symbols are derived and displayed sequentially or simultaneously (step ST17). Thereafter, for example, it is determined whether or not the variable display time has passed based on the control data read from the symbol variation control pattern corresponding to the effect control process timer value or the effect control process timer value itself (step ST18). If the variable display time has not elapsed in step ST18 (step ST18; No), the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. Display is made (step ST19), and the process returns to step ST18. Thereby, until the variable display time elapses, the decorative symbol derivation display performed in step ST17 is continued. On the other hand, if the variable display time has elapsed in step ST18 (step ST18; Yes), the decorative symbols are displayed on all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. By displaying the complete stop (step ST20), the variable display of decorative symbols is terminated.

  In this embodiment, depending on whether the fall rate determination buffer value is “0” to “2” according to the setting of the suggestion serif determination table 163 (see FIG. 18) selected in step S607 of FIG. The presence / absence of a suggestion effect as a “suggest speech effect” and a speech pattern are determined with different determination probabilities. Here, the fall rate determination buffer value is “1” when the probability determination end probability of probability variation control is 1/100, and is “2” when the probability of termination is 1/5. In addition, when the probability change fall determination is not performed because the game state includes a low probability state, the fall rate determination buffer value becomes “0”. When the fall rate determination buffer value is “0”, it is determined as “no suggesting serif effect” with a determination probability of 90/100 (90%), and the serif pattern ZP1 with a determination probability of 10/100 (10%). To be determined. On the other hand, when the fall rate determination buffer value is “1”, the decision probability is 50/100 (50%), “no suggesting serif effect”, and the decision probability is 5/100 (5%). It is determined as the serif pattern ZP1, and is determined as the serif pattern ZP2 with a determination probability of 45/100 (45%). When the fall rate determination buffer value is “2”, it is determined as “no suggestion serif effect” with a determination probability of 70/100 (70%), and is determined as a serif pattern ZP1 with a determination probability of 15/100 (15%). And the serif pattern ZP2 is determined with a determination probability of 15/100 (15%). Therefore, when the effect state is any one of the effect modes MD1 to MD3 and the suggestive effect by the serif pattern ZP2 is frequently executed, the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination becomes 1/100. If the suggestion effect by the serif pattern ZP1 and the suggestion effect by the serif pattern ZP2 are executed at the same frequency, there is a possibility that the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination is 1/5. high. In addition, while the suggestion effect by the serif pattern ZP1 is sometimes executed (about once per 10 variable displays), when the suggestion effect by the serif pattern ZP2 is not executed, it is a gaming state including a low probability state. There is a high possibility that the probability change fall judgment will not be executed. Therefore, among the suggested effects that are “suggested speech effects” executed when any of the effect modes MD1 to MD3, the suggested effects by the serif pattern ZP1 have an end determination probability of 1 / While it can be said that the production operation suggests that there is a possibility of being 5 (high), the suggestion production by the serif pattern ZP2 may have an end determination probability of 1/100 in the probability variation fall determination. It can be said that the production action suggests that there is something (high).

  FIG. 45 shows an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 when a notice effect that becomes a “notice speech effect” is executed or when a suggest effect that becomes a “suggest word effect” is executed. In this display operation example, the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the effect mode MD1, and an effect image showing the character CH2 is displayed. Then, in response to the special game that is started when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, For example, as shown in FIG. 45A, all symbol variations for variably displaying decorative symbols are performed.

  Thereafter, the button operation promotion effect BN1 by the notice pattern YP1 to the notice pattern YP3, the serif pattern ZP1 and the serif pattern ZP2 respectively includes, for example, a character as shown in FIG. 45A and a message “Please press the button”. The effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, when an operation of the operation button 30 by the player is detected within the operation effective period, the effect mode corresponding to each notice pattern or each serif pattern is changed by switching the effect control pattern during change at the detection timing. The production operation is executed. For example, a notice line YN1 as shown in FIG. 45B is displayed in the notice pattern YP1, a notice line YN2 as shown in FIG. 45C is displayed in the notice pattern YP2, and a notice line YN2 as shown in FIG. ) Is displayed as shown in FIG. In the serif pattern ZP1, the suggested serif ZN1 as shown in FIG. 45 (E) is displayed, and in the serif pattern ZP2, the suggested serif ZN2 as shown in FIG. 45 (F) is displayed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, when the big hit gaming state ends, the fall rate designation buffer value is set in step S325 shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the fall rate designation buffer value is “1”, the first fall determination table 132A is selected in step S402 shown in FIG. 28, while the fall rate designation buffer value is “2”. In step S404, the second fall determination table 132B is selected. In this way, in step S406, the probability change fall determination of whether or not to end the probability change control is performed with a different end determination probability depending on whether the drop rate designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. In step S325 shown in FIG. 31, when the fall rate designation buffer value is “1”, the effect mode MD1 is determined with a higher decision probability than when the fall rate designation buffer value is “2”. Thus, when the fall rate designation buffer value is “2”, the effect mode MD2 is determined with a higher decision probability than when the fall rate designation buffer value is “1”. Therefore, the production operation performed in the production mode corresponding to the production mode MD1 is a production operation that suggests that the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination may be 1/100. In addition, the rendering operation performed in the rendering mode corresponding to the rendering mode MD2 is a rendering operation that suggests that the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination may be 1/5. Thereby, when the production state is the production mode MD1, the player can easily recognize that the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination may be 1/100 lower than 1/5. Can do. Here, if the end determination probability determined to end the probability variation control is low, the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the expectation of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is enhanced. Therefore, when the production state is the production mode MD1, the expectation that the end determination probability is lower than that when the production state is the production mode MD2, and the production effect by the suggestion production is enhanced. The interest of the game can be improved.

  When it is determined in step S518 shown in FIG. 34 that the high-accuracy state has ended, the process for changing the effect mode is not executed. Therefore, even if the gaming state shifts from the high-accuracy base state to the low-accuracy base state, the production state continues to be the production mode MD1 or the production mode MD2. Thereafter, whenever it is determined in step S501 that the variation start flag is on, whether or not the production mode MD1 or the production mode MD2 is continued is determined in step S504 by determining whether or not the high base state has ended. Alternatively, it is determined whether to end the effect mode MD1 or the effect mode MD2 and switch to the effect mode MD0 or the effect mode MD3. Thus, after the probability variation control in the high-accuracy base state is finished and the state is shifted to the low-accuracy base state, the production operation performed in the production mode corresponding to the production mode MD1 and the production mode corresponding to the production mode MD2 are performed. It is determined whether or not to continue the execution of the suggestion effect that suggests that the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination such as the effect operation may be a predetermined probability. As a result, even after the probability variation control is finished, the suggestive effect may be continuously performed. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that is a gaming state including a state, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest. When the effect state is the effect mode MD3, it is determined in step S606 shown in FIG. 37 that the read value of the effect mode designation buffer is not “0”, so that the diagram selected in step S607 in step S609. The presence / absence of a suggestion effect to be a “suggest speech effect” and a speech pattern are determined with reference to the suggestion speech determination table 163 shown in FIG. At this time, even if the fall rate determination buffer value is “0” corresponding to the gaming state being the low probability low base state, the suggested effect that becomes the “suggested speech effect” is determined by determining the speech pattern ZP1. It can be executed continuously. As a result, it is possible to continue the execution of the suggestion effect even after the probability variation control is finished, and even after the transition to the gaming state including the low probability state such as the low probability low base state, the high probability state such as the high probability low base state. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that is a gaming state including and prevent customers from leaving.

  When the big hit gaming state is finished, the short time count value is set in step S325 shown in FIG. At this time, one of a plurality of types of initial count values is set depending on which of the big hit type SP1 to the big hit type SP4. Also, in step S255 shown in FIG. 27, the jackpot type is set to any one of a plurality of types so that the short-time count value is set to any one of a plurality of types with different number setting probabilities according to the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination. To decide. For example, when the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination is set to 1/100, the probability that the short time count value is set to “100” is equal to or higher than the probability set to “20”. On the other hand, the probability that the time reduction count value is set to “100” when the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination is set to 1/5 is lower than the probability set to “20”. In this case, when the number of executions of the variable display (upper limit number) in which the time reduction control is performed is “100” without the variable display result being “big hit” after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of executions is “20”. As compared with the case of the above, the expectation that the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination is low is enhanced. Thus, the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination can be suggested by the number of executions of the variable display in which the time reduction control is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state. Then, the setting of the time reduction count value at the end of the big hit gaming state can be recognized by the player for the first time when the time reduction control ends. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation with respect to the end determination probability of ending the probability variation control after the big hit gaming state is ended until the time-shortening control is ended, thereby improving the interest of the game.

In step S609 shown in FIG. 37, the presence / absence of a suggestion effect that becomes a “suggest speech effect” and a speech pattern are determined with different determination probabilities depending on whether the fall rate determination buffer value is “0” to “2”. decide. Then, when it is determined to be either the serif pattern ZP1 or the serif pattern ZP2, a button operation promotion effect for accelerating the operation of the operation button 30 is executed after the decorative symbol variable display is started due to the total symbol variation. . Then, at the timing when the operation of the operation button 30 is detected within the operation effective period during the variable display of the decorative design, the probable fall determination is performed by performing the production operation of the production mode according to the dialogue pattern ZP1 and the dialogue pattern ZP2. It is suggested that there is a possibility that the end determination probability at is a predetermined probability. Thereby, the production effect in the production | presentation operation performed when the operation button 30 is operated can be heightened, and the interest of a game can be improved. Here, whether the effect state is effect mode MD1 or effect mode MD2 is determined only when the process of step S555 shown in FIG. 39 is executed in response to the end of the big hit gaming state.
On the other hand, if the read value of the effect mode designation buffer is a value other than “0” in step S606 shown in FIG. 37, the presence or absence of the suggestive effect that becomes the “suggested serif effect” in step S609, or the serif pattern Is determined each time the decorative symbol variable display is executed. For this reason, the presence / absence of the suggestion effect that becomes the “suggested speech effect” and the determination of the speech pattern are performed more frequently than the determination of the effect mode MD1 or the effect mode MD2. . Thereby, the end operation probability in the probable fall determination is more accurately compared with the effect operation performed in the effect mode corresponding to the effect mode MD1 and the effect mode MD2 in the effect operation in the suggestion effect that becomes the “suggested line effect”. It can be set as a presentation operation that suggests the possibility of a predetermined probability.

  When the probability variation fall determination process is executed in step S242 shown in FIG. 27, it falls in either step S402 or S404 shown in FIG. 28 regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. A fall determination table corresponding to the rate designation buffer value is set. Then, after acquiring the random value MR3 for probability variation fall determination in step S405, in step S406, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 matches the fall determination value data, thereby performing probability variation control. Whether or not to end the process is determined. Thus, in the probability variation fall determination process, the probability variation end determination as to whether or not the probability variation control is terminated when the first start condition is satisfied, and the probability variation as to whether or not the probability variation control is terminated when the second start condition is satisfied. The end determination is executed by a common processing module. As a result, the processing when the first start condition is satisfied and the processing when the second start condition is satisfied can be shared, and the program capacity can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol process in step S15 shown in FIG. 24 is a common process for the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The process is controlled by the module. Therefore, the start winning determination process in step S100 and the processes in steps S110 to S117 shown in FIG. 25 can be executed using a common processing module. As a result, a special symbol is variably displayed as a special symbol game by a plurality of special symbol display devices such as the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the special symbol variable display result by each is displayed. When controlling the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to prevent the program amount from being extremely increased as compared to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which only a special game is played by one special symbol display device. Reduction can be achieved.

  In step S256 shown in FIG. 27, symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “5”, and “7” that become jackpot symbols depending on which of jackpot type SP1 to jackpot type SP4 is determined in step S255. Of these special symbols, a different special symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. Then, in step S325 shown in FIG. 31, the fall rate designation buffer value is set to one of a plurality of types with different setting probabilities depending on which of jackpot type SP1 to jackpot type SP4. Therefore, the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination can be set to any one of a plurality of types with different setting probabilities depending on the special symbol that is the jackpot symbol derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol. As a result, it is possible to infer the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination performed after the end of the big hit gaming state from the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, and the player's expectation for the variable symbol display result of the special symbol Can increase the interest of the game.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, when the stop symbol is determined in step S531 shown in FIG. 36, regardless of the big hit type SP1 to the big hit type SP4, the decorative symbol of the big hit combination is determined with a fixed determination probability. It has been described that it is determined as one of a plurality of types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the decorative symbol to be the jackpot combination may be determined with different determination probabilities depending on which of the jackpot type SP1 to the jackpot type SP4.

  As an example, when the jackpot type is SP3 or jackpot type SP4, a definite decorative symbol made up of a predetermined high puncture rate symbol is derived and displayed. Here, the high puncture rate symbols have symbol numbers “1” to “1” that are variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5, for example. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any decorative symbol whose symbol number is an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” may be used. When the jackpot type SP3 or jackpot type SP4, the fall rate designation buffer value is set to “2” in step S325 shown in FIG. . That is, when the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination executed after the end of the big hit gaming state is 1/5, any one of a plurality of types of high puncture rate symbols is “left”, “middle”, “right All of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, 5R are stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. On the other hand, in the case of the big hit type SP1 or the big hit type SP2, a definite decorative symbol composed of a predetermined low puncture rate symbol may be derived or displayed, or a definite decorative symbol composed of a high puncture symbol symbol may be derived and displayed. If there is something to do. Here, for example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the low puncture rate symbols. Of the decorative patterns of “8”, any decorative pattern having the odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” may be used. When the jackpot type SP1 or jackpot type SP2 is set, the drop rate designation buffer value is set to “1” in step S325 shown in FIG. . That is, any one of a plurality of types of low puncture rate symbols is displayed in a stop on the predetermined effective line in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. When this is done, it is determined that the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination executed after the end of the big hit gaming state is 1/100.

  Further, when the big hit type SP1 or the big hit type SP2, the effect state may be controlled so as to shift to the effect mode MD1 after the big hit game state. On the other hand, when the jackpot type SP3 or jackpot type SP4, the effect state may be controlled so as to shift to the effect mode MD2 after the jackpot game state ends. That is, the production operation in the production mode corresponding to the production mode MD1 is a production operation informing that the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination is 1/100, and the production operation in the production mode corresponding to the production mode MD2 is Further, it may be an effect operation to notify that the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination is 1/5.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the re-lottery effect, a jackpot combination decorative pattern consisting of a high puncture pattern is temporarily placed on the effective lines of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. After the stop display, for example, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are changed again in a state where the same decorative symbols are aligned, and are composed of high puncture rate symbols. One of the big winning combination decorative symbols and the big winning combination decorative symbols composed of the low puncture rate symbols is derived and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed in response to the big hit type SP3 or the big hit type SP4, the high puncture rate is obtained after changing the temporarily stopped display of the decorative symbols as the re-lottery effect. A fluctuating promotion failure effect for deriving and displaying a decorative pattern of a jackpot combination consisting of symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed in correspondence with the big hit type SP1 or the big hit type SP2, as the re-lottery effect, the decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped is changed again and then reduced. A variation promotion success effect that derives and displays a jackpot combination decoration pattern composed of puncture rate symbols may be executed, or a variation promotion failure effect may be executed.

  Whether or not to execute such a re-lottery effect may be determined with a predetermined determination probability when, for example, the variation pattern is determined in step S281 shown in FIG. In this case, as a reach pattern used when the variable display result is “big hit”, a variation pattern that does not execute the re-lottery effect and a variation pattern that executes the re-lottery effect are prepared in advance. In addition, the variation pattern for executing the re-lottery effect includes a variation pattern for executing the promotion success during variation and a variation pattern for executing the promotion failure during variation in the case of the big hit type SP1 or the big hit type SP2. It may be prepared in advance. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 134A shown in FIG. 9A, random number values MR5 for determining variation patterns are assigned to a plurality of types of variation patterns depending on whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed. The table data only needs to be configured. Further, whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed with different determination probabilities depending on which of the jackpot type SP1 to the jackpot type SP4 is determined in step S255 shown in FIG. The random value MR5 only needs to be assigned to each variation pattern so that it is determined which of the promotion failure effects is executed.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, a plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns correspond to the plurality of types of variation patterns depending on whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed, and the symbol variation control pattern shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that it may be stored in the table 165. FIG. Then, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol in step S531 shown in FIG. 36, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern for executing the re-lottery effect. judge. Then, if the variation pattern for executing the re-lottery effect is designated, the decorative symbol of the jackpot combination consisting of the high puncture symbols that are temporarily stopped before the re-lottery effect is executed is determined. At this time, for example, from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a temporary stop symbol before re-lottery is extracted, and a temporary stop symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 By referring to the above, it is only necessary to determine the decorative symbol of the jackpot combination consisting of the high puncture rate symbols. It should be noted that the jackpot combination decorative pattern composed of high puncture symbols that are temporarily stopped before the re-lottery effect may be executed may be determined based on the confirmed decorative pattern that is the final stop symbol. In this case, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination decorative symbol consisting of a high puncture rate symbol, the same decorative symbol as the confirmed decorative symbol is determined as a decorative symbol to be displayed temporarily before executing the re-lottery effect. do it. In addition, when the confirmed decorative pattern is a jackpot combination decorative pattern consisting of low puncture patterns, a decorative pattern to be temporarily displayed may be determined from any high puncture ratio symbols. A high puncture symbol whose symbol number is different by “1” may be determined as a decorative symbol for temporary stop display.

  Note that whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect may be determined on the side of the effect control board 12 by, for example, the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined process. In this case, a common variation pattern may be used as the variation pattern regardless of whether or not the re-lottery effect is executed. On the side of the effect control board 12, for example, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 shown in FIG. 35, if the variable display result is “big hit”, is the re-lottery effect executed? What is necessary is just to determine with a predetermined determination probability. At this time, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for re-lottery effect execution determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the re-lottery effect determination table stored in the ROM 121 in advance is referred to. By doing so, it may be determined whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect.

  If the variable display result is “big hit”, whether or not the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination becomes a predetermined probability in the period from when the variable display result is stopped and displayed until the big hit gaming state ends. The promotion effect during the big hit may be executed as the notification effect. Here, the timing at which the jackpot promotion effect is executed may be a period before the first round in the jackpot gaming state is started after the variable display result is stopped and displayed. It may be a period during which the round is running, or may be a period from the end of any round in the jackpot gaming state to the start of the next round, or the final in the jackpot gaming state It may be a period from the end of this round until the next variable display game is started. Alternatively, an effect operation corresponding to the promotion effect during the big hit may be performed during the change of the first special symbol or the decorative symbol after the end of the big hit gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. If the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type SP1 or the big hit type SP2, if the definite decorative symbol of the big hit combination consisting of the low puncture symbols is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, The promotion effect during the big hit should not be executed.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, during the jackpot to notify that there is a promotion that the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination is 1/100 even though the confirmed decorative symbol is a decorative symbol of a big hit combination consisting of a high puncture rate symbol There are a promotion success production and a jackpot promotion promotion production that informs that the end determination probability is not 1/100 but 1/5 and there is no promotion. When a big hit combination symbol consisting of a high puncture rate symbol is derived and displayed in spite of being a big hit type SP1 or a big hit type SP2, by executing a big hit medium promotion success production until the big hit gaming state is finished. It is only necessary to notify that there is a promotion with an end determination probability of 1/100. On the other hand, in the case of the jackpot type SP3 or the jackpot type SP4, there is a promotion in which the jackpot promotion status is not executed and the end determination probability is 1/100 before the jackpot game state is ended. It is sufficient that the notification is not performed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the decoration symbol variation end process in step S163 shown in FIG. 35 or when the effect process during the big hit control in step S164 is started, the big hit is made. Decide whether or not to promote. At this time, for example, based on the end designation data which is the EXT data of the hit end designation command, it is specified which of the big hit type SP1 to the big hit type SP4. When the jackpot type SP1 or jackpot type SP2 is determined, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a definitive decorative symbol of the jackpot combination including a low puncture symbol. Here, if it is not a definitive decorative symbol of the big hit combination consisting of low puncture rate symbols, or if it is specified that it is the big hit type SP3 or the big hit type SP4, it is decided to execute the big hit middle promotion effect Good. Alternatively, when the jackpot type SP3 or the jackpot type SP4 is specified, it may be determined whether or not to execute the jackpot promotion effect with a predetermined determination probability.

  When it is decided to execute the promotion effect during the jackpot, the ending at the end of the jackpot gaming state is set as the “running round” during the round in the jackpot gaming state when the promotion effect is executed to execute the promotion effect. It is determined as one of a plurality of types such as “when ending” during the performance. At this time, for example, numeric data indicating the random number SR10 for determining the promotion effect is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the promotion execution time determination table 170A as shown in FIG. 46A, the promotion effect execution time may be determined as one of a plurality of types.

  When it is determined that the promotion effect is to be “in the round”, the “promotion round” that is the round scheduled to execute the promotion effect is determined as one of a plurality of rounds. At this time, for example, numerical data indicating the promotion round determination random value SR11 is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, the promotion round may be determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the promotion round determination table 170B as shown in FIG.

  Further, when the promotion round is determined, “promotion timing”, which is the timing for starting the promotion effect in the round, is determined as one of a plurality of elapsed times. The elapsed time determined at this time may be an elapsed time after the grand prize opening is opened in the “promotion round” scheduled to execute the promotion effect. Here, for example, numeric data indicating the promotion timing determination random value SR12 is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, the promotion timing may be determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the promotion timing determination table 170C as shown in FIG.

  Note that the promotion effect execution time, the promotion round, and the promotion timing may be determined to any one of a plurality of types with different determination probabilities depending on which of the jackpot type SP1 to the jackpot type SP4. Thus, when the decoration symbol variation end process of step S163 shown in FIG. 35 is executed, or when the effect process during the big hit control of step S164 is started, the big hits such as the promotion effect execution, the promotion round, and the promotion timing are in progress. The presence / absence and execution timing of the promotion effect may be determined. In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes predetermined processing on the effect control board 12 side to determine the presence / absence of the jackpot promotion effect and the execution timing. On the other hand, on the main board 11 side, for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 may execute predetermined processing to determine the presence / absence of the big hit promotion effect and the execution timing. In this case, for example, the presence / absence and execution timing of the jackpot promotion effect may be specified on the side of the effect control board 12 by start specifying data which is EXT data of the hit start specifying command. On the main board 11 side, for example, when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 25 or when the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed, etc. If the display result is “big hit”, whether or not to execute the jackpot promotion effect and the execution timing in the case of execution may be determined with a predetermined determination probability. At this time, for example, from the random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the big hit middle promotion effect execution is extracted, and the big hit middle promotion effect execution determination table stored in the ROM 101 in advance. By referring to the above, the presence / absence and execution timing of the promotion effect during the big hit may be determined.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, for example, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect process during the big hit control in step S164 shown in FIG. 35, it has received the special winning opening opening designation command transmitted from the main board 11. In response to this, a round effect (round display) for notifying the player that the round in the big hit gaming state is being executed is executed. At this time, for example, an effect image indicating a character indicating the current round or other characters is displayed on the image display device 5, a sound effect during the round is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration. The round effect may be executed by turning on the LED for lighting in the lighting pattern during the round, or by combining any of these.

  Then, when the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, for example, from the EXT data of the designated command during opening of the big prize opening, it is determined whether or not the number of round executions has reached the number of round executions determined as the “promotion round”. judge. At this time, if the “promotion round” has been reached, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the start of the round has reached the elapsed time determined as “promotion timing”. Thus, when the number of executions of the round determined as “promotion round” is reached and the elapsed time determined as “promotion timing” is reached, execution of the jackpot promotion effect is started. At this time, for example, a promotion effect completion flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 may be set to an on state.

  Here, when it is determined that the “promotion round” has been reached, if the designation command after opening the big prize opening transmitted from the main board 11 is received before the “promotion timing” is reached, execution of that round is executed. In the round effect corresponding to the inside, the jackpot promotion effect may be executed in the round effect or the ending effect in the next and subsequent rounds without executing the jackpot promotion effect. As an example, referring to the promotion execution time determination table 170A shown in FIG. 46A, when the “promotion effect execution time” is determined to be “during round”, the promotion round determination table shown in FIG. Referring to 170B, “promotion round” is determined as “seventh round”, and referring to the promotion timing determination table 170C shown in FIG. 46C, “promotion timing” is set to “5 seconds later”. It shall be decided.

  FIG. 47 is a timing chart when a jackpot promotion effect (simply shown as “promotion effect” in the figure) is executed in “seventh round” in which the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game state is “7”. is there. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the round of promotion is “7” when the number of round executions is specified to be “7” by the command for opening a special prize opening transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. It is determined that “seventh round” has been reached. Therefore, for example, by measuring the elapsed time from the reception timing of the special winning opening opening designation command, it is determined whether or not “after 5 seconds” determined as the “promotion timing” has been reached. Then, when the designated command is not received after the big prize opening is opened before reaching “after 5 seconds” determined as “promotion timing”, the promotion effect is executed, and the end determination probability becomes 1/100. It is notified whether or not. At this time, for example, an effect image indicating a predetermined character or message is displayed on the image display device 5, sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are displayed in the lighting pattern of the promotion effect. The promotion effect which alert | reports whether there exists any promotion should just be performed by lighting or combining these. The execution period of the promotion effect may be determined in advance so as to be the same as or shorter than the predetermined period required for the interval effect informing the player that the interval is between rounds in the big hit gaming state. When executing the promotion effect in this way, the promotion effect completed flag is set to the on state. In addition, after it is determined that the “seventh round” determined as the “promotion round” has been reached, the designation command after opening the big prize opening is determined before it is determined that “5 seconds later” has been determined as the “promotion timing” Is received, the promotion effect in the seventh round is not executed, and the promotion effect flag is kept off.

  FIG. 48 is a timing chart in the case where the promotion effect is executed in the next round “8th round” when the promotion effect in the “seventh round” determined as the “promotion round” is not executed. is there. Also in this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the number of rounds to be executed is “7” when the number of rounds to be executed is “7” based on the command for opening a special prize opening transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined that the determined “seventh round” has been reached. However, the promotion effect in the 7th round was executed because the designated command was received after the grand prize opening was opened before it reached “5 seconds later” determined as the “promotion timing” (2 seconds after the start of the round). do not do. Thereafter, when the number of round executions is specified to be “8” by the command for opening a special prize opening transmitted from the main board 11, the “seventh round” determined as the “promotion round” is reached again. It is determined that At this time, it is determined whether or not the promotion effect flag is on. If it is off, it may be determined that the promotion effect is executed during the current round effect.

  Thus, when it is determined that the promotion effect is to be executed during the current round effect, for example, by measuring the elapsed time from the timing of receiving the special command opening opening command, the “5 seconds” determined as the “promotion timing” It is determined whether or not “after” has been reached. Then, when the designated command is not received after the big prize opening is opened before reaching “after 5 seconds” determined as “promotion timing”, the promotion effect is executed, and the end determination probability becomes 1/100. It is notified whether or not. In addition, after determining that the “seventh round” determined as the “promotion round” has been reached in the eighth round, and before determining that “five seconds later” has been determined as the “promotion timing” When the designation command is received after the big winning opening is opened, the promotion effect in the eighth round is not executed, and the promotion effect flag is held in the OFF state. In this case, when the round effect corresponding to the next round (for example, the ninth round, the tenth round,...) Is executed, the “seventh round” determined as the “promotion round” is reached. The promotion effect may be executed, for example, when the designated command is not received after the big prize opening is opened until the “5 seconds later” determined as the “promotion timing” is reached. Alternatively, after determining that the promotion effect is to be executed during the current round effect, there is a condition that the designation command is received after the grand prize opening is opened before it is determined that the predetermined time determined as “promotion timing” has been reached. When it is established once, or when it is established continuously for a predetermined number of times, a time shorter than the predetermined time determined as “promotion timing” elapses when a round effect corresponding to the next round is executed. If the designation command is not received after the special winning opening is opened at the timing (for example, “after 1 second”), the promotion effect may be executed.

  FIG. 49 is a timing chart when a probability change notification effect corresponding to the promotion effect is executed in the ending effect when the promotion effect in the “seventh round” determined as the “promotion round” is not executed. Also in this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the number of rounds to be executed is “7” when the number of rounds to be executed is “7” based on the command for opening a special prize opening transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined that the determined “seventh round” has been reached. However, the promotion effect in the 7th round was executed because the designated command was received after the grand prize opening was opened before it reached “5 seconds later” determined as the “promotion timing” (2 seconds after the start of the round). do not do. After that, when the hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, if it is specified that the jackpot type SP1 or the jackpot type SP2 is specified, the decorative symbol variable display result, the jackpot promotion effect, etc. It is determined whether or not notification that the end determination probability is 1/100 has been performed. At this time, if the variable display result of the decorative symbol is determined to be a jackpot combination decorative symbol consisting of a high puncture rate symbol, and the promotion effect flag is off, the end determination probability is still 1/100. Is not reported. Therefore, it is determined to execute a probability change notification effect that becomes an “ending promotion effect” for notifying whether or not the end determination probability becomes a predetermined probability in the ending effect. Based on the determination result, the probability change notification effect may be executed when the start timing of the probability change notification effect is reached. Even when it is specified that the jackpot type SP3 or the jackpot type SP4 is specified, it is decided to execute the “ending promotion effect” with a predetermined determination probability, and an ending promotion failure effect that notifies that there is no promotion is provided. It may be executed.

  50 to 52 show display operation examples in the image display device 5 in the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state. In this display operation example, first, in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5, for example, FIG. ), The decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a stopped state. At this time, an effect image indicating the character CH1 is displayed as an example of the effect operation corresponding to the effect state being the effect mode MD0. Then, in response to the special game started when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R For example, as shown in FIG. 50 (B), all symbol variations for variably displaying decorative symbols are performed. Then, the decorative symbols are decelerated and stopped at the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R.

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 50C, the decorative symbols indicating the number “6” corresponding to the symbol number “6” are arranged in the decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R of “left” and “right”. As a result, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes a reach display state with a high puncture rate symbol. Subsequently, for example, a reach effect as shown in FIG. 50 (D) is performed. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 50 (E), the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is derived and displayed on the “middle” decorative symbol display section 5C, so that a big hit combination is achieved with a high puncture symbol. The confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, for example, an effect image for notifying that the game is “big hit” as shown in FIG. 50 (F) is displayed, and a round in which the big prize opening is opened under the control of the big hit gaming state is executed.

  As another example, as shown in FIG. 50 (G), the decorative symbol indicating the number “7” corresponding to the symbol number “7” is displayed on the decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R of “left” and “right”. By being derived and displayed all together, the decorative display variable display state becomes a reach display state with a low puncture pattern. Subsequently, for example, a reach effect as shown in FIG. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 50 (I), the decorative symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed on the “middle” decorative symbol display unit 5C, so that a combination of big hits with a low puncture rate symbol is obtained. The confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Also at this time, for example, an effect image for notifying that a “big hit” as shown in FIG. 50J is displayed, and the round is executed under the control of the big hit gaming state.

  After the effect image as shown in FIG. 50 (F) is displayed, the first round in which the number of executions of the round is “1” is notified that it is “1 round” as shown in FIG. The effect image to be displayed is displayed. Thereafter, in the seventh round in which the number of executions of the round is “7”, an effect image informing that “7 rounds” as shown in FIG. 51B is displayed. At this time, if it is determined that the “seventh round” determined as the “promotion round” has been reached, it is determined whether or not “promotion timing” has been reached. If the designation command is not received after the big prize opening is opened before the “promotion timing” is reached, the promotion effect is executed to notify whether or not there is a promotion with an end determination probability of 1/100. As the promotion effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 51C to 51E, an effect image such as “Super Lucky!” Is displayed together with an effect image in which the character CH10 moves from right to left. It suffices to be able to notify that there is a promotion with an end determination probability of 1/100. Subsequently, when the number of executions of the round is the eighth round, which is “8”, an effect image for informing that “8 rounds” as shown in FIG. 51 (F) is displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the promotion effect during the big hit, when it is determined that the “promotion round” is not reached in the seventh round, or it is determined that the “promotion timing” is reached. If the designation command is received after the grand prize opening is opened before the promotion, the promotion effect in the seventh round is not executed. In these cases, for example, as shown in FIGS. 51 (G) to (I), an effect image for informing that “7 rounds” is displayed. Subsequently, when the number of executions of the round is the eighth round, which is “8”, an effect image for informing that “8 rounds” as shown in FIG. 51 (J) is displayed.

  After the effect image as shown in FIG. 50J is displayed, in the first round in which the number of executions of the round is “1”, it is informed that it is “1 round” as shown in FIG. The effect image to be displayed is displayed. Thereafter, as the number of executions of the round increases, an effect image for informing the number of executions is displayed. For example, after displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 51 (F) or after displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 52 (A), in the fifteenth round, the number of executions of the round is “15”. An effect image informing that “15 rounds” as shown in FIG. 52 (B) is displayed. In addition, after displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 51 (J), the fifteenth round in which the number of executions of the round is “15” is “15 rounds” as shown in FIG. 52 (C). An effect image for notification is displayed.

  After the effect image as shown in FIG. 52 (C) is displayed, when the big hit gaming state ends, the effect image showing the character CH3 corresponding to the transition to the effect mode MD2 as shown in FIG. 52 (D). Is displayed. At this time, when it is determined to execute the probability change notification effect that becomes the “ending promotion effect” in the ending effect, for example, by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. Notify that there is a promotion of 100. On the other hand, when the probability change notification effect is not executed, the effect image as shown in FIG. 52 (E) is not displayed and the ending effect ends. Thereafter, in the effect mode MD2, as shown in FIG. 52 (F), in response to the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portion 5L In all of 5C and 5R, all symbol variations for variably displaying decorative symbols are performed.

  After the effect image as shown in FIG. 52 (B) is displayed or after the effect image as shown in FIG. 52 (E) is displayed, a transition is made to the effect mode MD1 as shown in FIG. 52 (G). An effect image showing the character CH2 corresponding to is displayed. Thereafter, in the effect mode MD1, as shown in FIG. 52 (H), in response to the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portion 5L. In all of 5C and 5R, all symbol variations for variably displaying decorative symbols are performed. In this way, when the decisive decorative symbol of the jackpot combination including the low puncture rate symbol is derived or displayed, or when the jackpot promotion promotion effect is executed, the effect state after the end of the jackpot game state becomes the effect mode MD1. In some cases, it is determined that the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state is 1/100. On the other hand, when the big hit combination promotion effect is not executed after the jackpot combination definite decoration symbol composed of the high puncture rate symbols is derived and displayed, the effect state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is the effect mode MD2. The end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state is determined to be 1/5.

  As described above, when it is determined that the “promotion round” has been reached, but the designated command is received after the grand prize opening is opened before the “promotion timing” is reached, the round performance corresponding to the execution of the round is received. Then, the jackpot promotion effect is not executed, and the jackpot promotion effect is executed in the round effect or the ending effect in the subsequent rounds. As a result, the round ends during execution of the promotion effect in the round effect, and the execution time of the promotion effect is longer than the interval period until the next round starts. By being started, it is possible to prevent the promotion effect from being interrupted in the middle. Further, when priority is given to the execution of the promotion effect over the execution of the round effect corresponding to the next round, there is a disadvantage that it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the transition of the round in the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when a designation command is received after opening the big prize opening before the “promotion timing” is reached, such an inconvenience is caused by executing the promotion effect during the big hit in the round effect or the ending effect in the next and subsequent rounds. Can also be prevented.

  In the above embodiment, the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination is assumed to be set to 1/100 or 1/5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as it can set any of a plurality of types of determination probabilities determined arbitrarily according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the above embodiment, the number of executions of the special figure game that can be executed in the game state including the high base state such as the high probability high base state and the low probability high base state is set to “100” or “20”. Explained as a thing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as it can set any of a plurality of upper limit numbers arbitrarily determined according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the above embodiment, when the execution of the ending effect is started by referring to the jackpot end effect mode determination table selected in step S553 based on the end designation data read in step S552 shown in FIG. In the above description, it is determined whether the production mode MD1 or the production mode MD2 is controlled. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the presentation state is determined to be one of a plurality of types of presentation modes before being controlled to the big hit gaming state or within the period of being controlled to the big hit gaming state. May be. As an example, in the decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 shown in FIG. 35, the big hit gaming state is controlled based on the variable display result designation data that is the EXT data of the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Previously, it may be determined which of the effect mode MD1 and the effect mode MD2 is to control the effect state after the end of the big hit gaming state. As another example, in the big hit control effect processing in step S164 shown in FIG. 35, the period in which the big hit gaming state is controlled based on the start designation data which is the EXT data of the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, it may be determined which of the effect mode MD1 and the effect mode MD2 is to control the effect state after the end of the big hit game state.

  In the above embodiment, in steps S401 to S404 shown in FIG. 28, by selecting a different fall determination table depending on whether the fall rate designation buffer value is “1” or “2”, In the processing, regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the probability variation control is ended with different end determination probabilities depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types SP1 to jackpot type SP4. It has been described that it is determined whether or not the probability change falls. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation fall determination may be performed with different end determination probabilities depending on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. As an example, in the first fall determination table 132A shown in FIG. 7A and the second fall determination table 132B shown in FIG. 7B, the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. Accordingly, the table data is configured so that the allocation of the random value MR3 as the fall determination value data is different. Then, for example, instead of executing the probability change fall determination process in step S242 shown in FIG. 27, executing the probability change fall determination process before executing the process of step S250 after executing the process of step S249, The probability change fall determination may be performed with different end determination probabilities depending on the variation special figure designation buffer value set in step S246 or step S247. Here, in a game state including a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state, an advantageous release control is performed that makes it easier for a game ball to win a second start winning opening than in a game state including a low base state. Therefore, by changing the end determination probability according to which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the probability change between the high-accuracy high-base state and the high-accuracy low-base state is established. The possibility of determining that the probability variation control is to be ended by the fall determination can be made different, and the interest of the game according to the gaming state can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the display character such as the effect image showing the characters CH1 to CH4, the display pattern of the decorative pattern, and the decorative pattern depending on which of the plurality of types of the effect state is the effect mode MD0 to the effect mode MD3. In the above description, the variation mode is different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display character such as the effect image showing the characters CH1 to CH4 is made different and the display form of the decorative design is made different depending on which of the plural kinds of effect states. Of course, some of the decorative patterns may be changed. In addition, depending on which of the multiple types of effect state, the type of effect image to be displayed as the background image, the display color of the background image, the display character added to the decorative pattern, “left”, “middle”, You may make it make all or a part differ among the number of effective lines etc. by which the decorative design is stopped-displayed by the "right" decorative design display parts 5L, 5C, and 5R. Furthermore, depending on which of the plurality of types of effect states, the display mode of the effect image on the image display device 5 such as the sound output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting display mode of the game effect lamp 9, etc. May be different from all or part of the different performance operation modes.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether to control the effect mode MD1 or the effect mode MD2 in step S555 shown in FIG. In step S609 shown in FIG. 37, by determining the presence / absence of the suggestion effect to be the “suggested speech effect” and the speech pattern, it is suggested that the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination may be a predetermined probability. It demonstrated as what determines execution of production operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 performs a rendering operation that suggests that the end determination probability may be a predetermined probability. May be determined. As an example, the variation pattern may be determined as one of a plurality of types with different determination probabilities depending on whether the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination is a plurality of types. In this case, it is possible to execute an effect operation that suggests that the end determination probability may be a predetermined probability due to the decorative pattern variation pattern. For example, the ratio at which a specific effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” is executed may be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of end determination probabilities in the probability change fall determination. Alternatively, depending on which of the plurality of types of end determination probabilities in the probability change fall determination, the ratio of the reach effect to be executed, the ratio of the reach effect to be a super reach, the reach effect by a predetermined fluctuation pattern You may make it vary all or one part among the ratios performed. As another example, depending on whether the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination is a plurality of types, the determination ratio when determining whether to perform the notice effect on the main board 11 side, or the main board 11 All or a part of the determination ratio when determining the notice pattern as one of a plurality of types may be made different.

  Further, it may be suggested that the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination may be a predetermined probability by the stop symbol or the temporary stop symbol in the variable display of the decoration symbol. As an example, in step S531 illustrated in FIG. 36, a stop symbol is selected by selecting a different stop symbol determination table depending on whether the fall rate determination buffer value is “1” or “2”. In this case, for example, in the stop symbol determination table selected when the fall rate determination buffer value is “1”, compared to the stop symbol determination table selected when the drop rate determination buffer value is “2”, A random value for determining a stop symbol may be allocated to each decorative symbol so as to increase the probability of determining a predetermined decorative symbol (such as a decorative symbol having the symbol number “1”) as a final decorative symbol. .

  When the presence / absence of the notice effect or the notice pattern is determined in step S603 shown in FIG. 37, the presence / absence of the notice effect or the notice pattern is determined at different determination ratios depending on which of the plurality of types of end determination probabilities in the probability variation fall determination. It may be determined which of a plurality of types. As an example, in the notice determination table 162A shown in FIG. 17A, a different random value SR4 is assigned to the notice pattern YP3 depending on whether the fall rate determination buffer value is “0” to “2”. Next, the table data is configured. For example, if the fall rate determination buffer value is “0”, the random number SR4 is not allocated to the notice pattern YP3, whereas if the fall rate judgment buffer value is “1”, the random number SR4 is assigned to the notice pattern YP3. Among these, a value from “226” to “250” is allocated, and if the fall rate determination buffer value is “2”, a table is set so that the value “250” among the random number SR4 is allocated to the notice pattern YP3. Configure the data. In this case, when the variable display result is “losing” and the variation pattern is determined to be any one of normal A to normal D, if the fall rate determination buffer value is “0”, the notice pattern YP3 is determined. On the other hand, if the fall rate determination buffer value is “1”, the prediction pattern YP3 is determined with a probability of 25/250 (10%), and if the fall rate determination buffer value is “2”, 1 is set. The notification pattern YP3 is determined with a probability of / 250 (0.4%). Thus, by changing the determination rate of the notice pattern YP3 according to the fall rate determination buffer value, the probability (appearance rate) that the notice effect by the notice pattern YP3 appears depending on which of the plurality of types of end determination probabilities It is possible to suggest that the end determination probability may be a predetermined probability. That is, the notice effect that becomes the “notice speech effect” may also have the role of the suggest effect that becomes the “suggest message effect”. As a result, even if the variable display result becomes “lost” after the notice effect that becomes the “notice speech effect” is executed, the end determination probability in the probability change fall determination may be a predetermined probability. As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation of becoming a “big hit” in the variable display after the next time, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The effect mode in the notice effect that becomes the “notice speech effect” and the effect mode in the suggestion effect that becomes the “suggested serif effect” may be made different depending on which of the plurality of effect states. In this case, in the changing effect control pattern table 166A shown in FIG. 21A, depending on whether the notice pattern or the serif pattern is a plurality of types, and the effect state is a plurality of types, It is only necessary to store different types of changing effect control patterns. And in step S534 shown in FIG. 36, according to whether the notice pattern, the serif pattern, and the production state are a plurality of types, different varying production control patterns may be selected and set as usage patterns. .

  In the above embodiment, by referring to the jackpot end time setting table 135 selected in step S324 shown in FIG. 31, the jackpot end time setting in step S325 is performed, so that the end determination probability and the number of time reductions in the probability change fall determination are determined. It has been described that the count initial value in the counter is determined simultaneously. In the example of the big hit end time setting table 135 shown in FIG. 10, if the big hit type buffer value is “1” or “2” corresponding to the big hit type SP1 or the big hit type SP2, the end determination probability is 1/100. If the big hit type buffer value is “3” or “4” corresponding to the big hit type SP3 or big hit type SP4, the end determination probability is 1/5. Further, in the example of the big hit end setting table 135 shown in FIG. 10, if the big hit type buffer value is “1” or “3” corresponding to the big hit type SP1 or the big hit type SP3, the count initial value in the short time counter is If it is set to “100” and the big hit type buffer value is “2” or “4” corresponding to the big hit type SP2 or the big hit type SP4, the initial count value in the short-time counter is set to “20”. On the other hand, after setting the end determination probability to any one of a plurality of types according to whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types, the determination probabilities differ depending on whether the end determination probability is a plurality of types Thus, the initial count value in the time reduction counter may be determined as one of a plurality of types. Alternatively, after setting the count initial value in the hour / times counter to one of a plurality of types depending on which of the big hit types is a plurality of types, the determination differs depending on whether the count initial value is a plurality of types Depending on the probability, the end determination probability may be determined as one of a plurality of types. Alternatively, the end determination probability and the initial count value in the hourly number counter may be determined as one of a plurality of types with different determination probabilities depending on which of the big hit types is a plurality of types.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined in step S604 shown in FIG. 37 that there is “no notice effect”, the presence or absence of the suggestive effect that becomes the “suggest speech effect” and the speech pattern are determined in step S609. As explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, the presence / absence of the notice effect that becomes the “notice speech effect”, the presence / absence of the suggestion effect that becomes the “suggest word effect”, and the notice pattern or the serif pattern as a common random number value. May be determined simultaneously using. In this case, for example, in the notice determination tables 162A to 162H shown in FIGS. 17A to 17H, the random value SR4 is assigned not only to the notice pattern YP1 to the notice pattern YP3 but also to the serif pattern ZP1 and the serif pattern ZP2. The table data may be configured as described. Further, in the notice determination tables 162A to 162H, the table data may be configured so that the allocation of the random value SR4 to the serif pattern ZP1 and the serif pattern ZP2 differs according to the fall rate determination buffer value. Furthermore, different notice determination tables may be selected depending on whether the production state is the production mode MD0 or the production state other than the production mode MD0. In this case, by referring to the notice determination table selected in step S601 based on the random value SR3 extracted in step S602, the presence / absence of the notice effect that becomes the “notice line effect” in the process of step S603, The presence / absence of the suggestion effect as the “suggest message effect”, and the notice pattern and the serif pattern may be determined simultaneously.

  In the embodiment described above, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes the background designation process shown in FIG. 34 and the processes of steps S552 to S555 shown in FIG. It was described as being determined as one of the types. In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the stop symbol, the effect control pattern, and the like by executing the processes of steps S531, S533, and S534 shown in FIG. Explained as a thing. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of CPUs mounted respectively on a plurality of control boards provided for controlling the rendering operation can determine the rendering state, stop symbol, rendering control pattern, etc. , It may be executed in a shared manner.

  As an example, a display control board 16 as shown in FIG. 53 is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. On the display control board 16, a display control CPU 180, a ROM 181, a RAM 182, a random number circuit 183, and an I / O 184 are mounted. In this case, since the display control CPU 180 mounted on the display control board 16 executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The displayed control unit 123 may not be provided. In the display control board 16, for example, the display control CPU 180 executes a program read from the ROM 181, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU 180 reads fixed data from the ROM 181, the display control CPU 180 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 182 and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU 180 loads the RAM 182 into the RAM 182. Fluctuating data reading operation for reading various temporarily stored data, receiving operation for the display control CPU 180 to receive input of various signals from the outside of the display control board 16 via the I / O 184, and the display control CPU 180 for the I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board 16 via the O184 is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU 180, for example, based on the display control command from the effect control board 12 or the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12, the background designation processing shown in FIG. 39, by executing all or a part of the processes in steps S552 to S555 shown in FIG. 39, at least a part of the processes for determining one of a plurality of types of effect states may be executed. . Alternatively, the display control CPU 180 executes at least part of the determination of the stop symbol and the effect control pattern by executing all or part of the processes of steps S531, S533, and S534 shown in FIG. You may make it do. Further, the display control CPU 180 executes all or part of the processes in steps S160 to S165 shown in FIG. 35, thereby displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 including the variable display of the decorative symbols. You may make it control production | movement operation by. The display control CPU 180 may execute any part of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. The sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal and an electrical decoration signal from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  Further, the functions of the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are provided in the voice control circuit and the lamp control circuit mounted on the effect control board 12 so that independent control to be the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 is performed. The substrate may not be provided. In the above-described embodiment, in the configuration shown in FIG. 2, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are not equipped with a microcomputer including a control CPU and the like, but the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. Thus, processing for controlling various effects such as output control of sound and sound effects and lighting control of lamps, decoration LEDs, and the like is performed. On the other hand, in the configuration shown in FIG. 2, the processing executed by the CPU 120 for effect control in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is performed. Any part of them may be executed. Thus, when a plurality of control boards are provided to control the rendering operation, the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the control of the audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. The process for determining the control content of various effect operations, such as the process for determining the content and the process for determining the control content of the lighting operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like, is executed on any control board. Any combination may be used.

  In the embodiment described above, the button operation promotion effect BN1 having a common effect mode is executed corresponding to each of the notice pattern YP1 to the notice pattern YP3, the serif pattern ZP1, and the serif pattern ZP2. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a button operation promotion effect, different presentation modes may be executed according to the notice pattern or the serif pattern, or corresponding to a part of the notice pattern or the serif pattern. The button operation promotion effect may include an effect operation that is a common effect mode. Here, as in the above embodiment, the button operation promotion effect BN1 having a common effect mode is executed corresponding to each of the notice pattern YP1 to the notice pattern YP3, the serif pattern ZP1, and the serif pattern ZP2. In this case, after the button operation promotion effect BN1 is executed in the common effect mode, the operation of the operation button 30 is detected, so that the notification effect of different effect modes is executed according to the notice pattern or the serif pattern. It will be. Therefore, by operating the operation button 30, the player can recognize whether the notice effect is the “notice speech effect” or the “suggest message effect” for the first time. Further, in the notice effect that becomes the “notice speech effect”, the user can recognize the jackpot reliability of the notice effect for the first time by operating the operation button 30. It is possible to recognize for the first time that the end determination probability in the probability variation fall determination may be a predetermined probability (1/100 or 1/5). In addition, when setting a plurality of types of effect modes of button operation promotion effects, the correspondence relationship between the effect modes in the button operation promotion effect and the effect operation for notifying the line need not be a one-to-one correspondence relationship. Good. For example, after performing the effect operation that becomes the button operation promotion effect BN1, the effect operation of the notice serif YN1 may be executed, or the effect operation of the suggestion serif ZN1 may be executed. Alternatively, the production of the notice line YN1 is performed regardless of whether the production operation to be the button operation promotion production BN1 is executed or the button operation promotion production having a different production mode from the button operation promotion production BN1. The operation may be executable.

  In the above embodiment, as the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 25, the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 29 is executed regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. Explained as a thing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the first start condition is satisfied and when the second start condition is satisfied, different processes are executed and the variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types. A decision may be made. In this case, the process for determining the fluctuation pattern is different depending on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, while the numerical data indicating the random value SR5 for determining the fluctuation pattern is Regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the common numerical data may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern determination table is selected in steps S272, S278, and S279 shown in FIG. 29, and the variation pattern is determined in step S281. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern type may be determined as one of a plurality of types before the variation pattern is determined. In this case, for example, as a variation pattern type determination table such as a big hit variation pattern type determination table, a reach loss variation pattern type determination table, or a non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table, it is determined in advance whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Depending on the result and the reach determination result of whether or not the decorative display variable display state is set to the reach display state, a random number value allocation for determining the variation pattern type for each variation pattern type is prepared in advance. That's fine. And in the process of step S272, S278, S279 shown in FIG. 29, a different variation pattern type determination table is selected according to a prior determination result or a reach determination result. Thereafter, one of a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables is selected in accordance with the variation pattern type determined based on the random number value for determining the variation pattern type, and then the process proceeds to steps S280 and S281. May be determined as one of a plurality of types.

  In the above embodiment, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”. In the big hit gaming state, a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of winnings is controlled. It has been described that the round in which the special winning opening is opened in the period until the ball is generated is repeatedly executed until a predetermined number of executions (for example, “15”) is reached. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a “big hit” is provided as a big hit type different from the big hit type SP1 to the big hit type SP4, and the big hit type becomes “outstanding”, a big winning opening in each round The game may be controlled to a big hit gaming state in which the opening time of the game is shortened, the number of rounds executed is reduced, or a combination of these is performed. As an example, when the big hit type is “accurate”, the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the big winning opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) (Period) is a shorter period (for example, 0.5 seconds) than the case where it is one of the jackpot type SP1 to the jackpot type SP4. In addition, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the number of round executions is smaller (for example, “2”) than when the big hit type is SP1 to big hit type SP4. When the big hit type is “Accuracy”, at least one of the control for shortening the period during which the big winning opening is opened in each round and the control for reducing the number of rounds executed is performed. The other control may be performed in the same manner as in the case of any one of the jackpot type SP1 to the jackpot type SP4.

  In this case, it may be determined whether or not the big hit type is “surprise” with different determination probabilities depending on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. As an example, when the first start condition is satisfied, the big hit type may be determined as “surprise accuracy”, while when the second start condition is satisfied, the big hit type is not determined as “surprise accuracy”. May be. Alternatively, when the second start condition is satisfied, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” so that the average number of executions of the round in the big hit gaming state is larger than when the first start condition is satisfied. Probabilities may vary. When the big hit type is “probable”, the high hit high base state may be controlled after the big hit gaming state ends. Alternatively, when the big hit type becomes “surprise” when in the low probability low base state, the high hit low base state may be controlled after the big hit gaming state ends.

  Also, instead of or in addition to the case where the big hit type is “surprise”, in addition to this case, when the variable display result is “small hit”, or the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “ A case of “suddenly short” or “suddenly normal” may be provided. In this case, the first and second special figure display result determination tables 130A and 130B are tables for assigning the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination to the small hit determination value data corresponding to the variable display result of “small hit”. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that data may be included. Alternatively, in the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the random number value MR1 is assigned to the small hit determination value data, whereas in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the random number MR1 is not assigned to the small hit determination value data. By setting the variable special figure designation buffer value to “2”, the variable display result may not be “small hit”. The jackpot type determination table 131 includes table data that assigns the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type to the jackpot types of “surprise”, “suddenly short”, and “suddenly normal” according to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that it may be included.

  Then, when the variable display result is “small winning”, the variable winning operation for opening the large winning opening may be performed in the same way as when the big winning type is “accurate”. After the variable winning operation is completed, the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continued, and the gaming state is not changed. Thereby, when the variable winning operation is executed, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation as to whether or not the gaming state including the highly-probable state is entered after the completion of the control, thereby improving the game entertainment.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short”, the big hit gaming state is entered and the big hit gaming state is terminated in the same manner as when the big hit type is “surprising”. The game state may be controlled to include a high base state such as a low probability high base state, unlike the case where the big hit type is “probable”. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “suddenly normal”, the big hit gaming state is entered in the same way as when the big hit type is “surprise”, and after the big hit gaming state ends. Is controlled to a low-probability low-base state, which is a normal state, unlike the case where the big hit type is “probability”. As a result, even if the player can recognize that the player will be in the big hit gaming state, the player's expectation for the gaming state to be controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state can be increased, and the gaming interest can be improved.

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

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

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

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fall determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a reach determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the big hit end time setting table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command table for fluctuation | variation start. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows the correspondence of a game state, the probability change flag, and the state of a time-short flag. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a normal mode transfer determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of a notice determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a suggestion serif decision table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fall rate determination buffer setting table. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of a symbol fluctuation | variation control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect control pattern table. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is explanatory drawing which shows the correspondence of an effect state and effect mode designation | designated buffer value. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a probability change fall determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the process performed in a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of background designation | designated. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production | presentation setting process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition regarding a game state and an effect state. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the example of progress of production | presentation operation | movement until it complete | finishes after the variable display of a decoration symbol is started. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the various decision tables in a modification. It is a timing diagram in the case of performing a promotion effect during execution of a round. It is a timing diagram in the case of performing a promotion effect during execution of a round. It is a timing diagram in the case of executing the probability change notification effect in the ending effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural examples, such as various control boards in a modification.

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

Claims (7)

A variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied, and a specific display in which the variable display result of the identification information is predetermined After the result, a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to control to the specific gaming state before the variable display result is derived and displayed;
High probability state control means for controlling the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state to a high probability state in which the probability of the specific display result being higher than a normal state;
An end determination probability setting means for setting an end determination probability of whether to end the high probability state to any of a plurality of types;
An end determination means for determining whether or not to end the control of the high probability state when the high probability state is controlled, with an end determination probability set by the end determination probability setting means;
A high-probability termination control unit that terminates the control of the high-probability state by the high-probability state control unit when it is determined to be terminated by the termination determination unit;
And presentation means for executing an indication effect suggesting set end determination probability by the end determining probability setting unit,
Whether or not the suggestion effect is executed by the effect execution means each time the variable display of the identification information by the variable display means is executed while being controlled to the high probability state by the high probability state control means. In addition to determining, in the case of execution, provided with an effect determining means for determining the effect mode in the suggestion effect to any of a plurality of types,
The end determination probability set by the end determination probability setting means includes a first probability and a second probability that is higher than the first probability and determined to end the high probability state.
The production mode of the suggestion production may be the first production mode which suggests that the completion determination probability set by the completion determination probability setting means is likely to be the first probability, and the first probability. There is a second production mode that suggests that the nature is low,
The effect determining means determines that the suggested effect is not executed at a higher rate when the end determination probability set by the end determination probability setting means is the second probability than when the end determination probability is the first probability. To
A gaming machine characterized by that. As an effect state in which the suggestion effect is executed by the effect executing means, a first effect state in which a specific first effect image is displayed during variable display of the identification information for a plurality of times by the variable display means, and by the variable display means. Effect state control means for controlling to any one of a second effect state in which a second effect image different from the first effect image is displayed during variable display of the identification information a plurality of times;
When the control of the high probability state is started by the high probability state control means, the end determination probability setting means determines which of the first effect state and the second effect state is controlled by the effect state control means. Production state determination means for determining at a different state determination probability according to the end determination probability set by
The gaming machine according to claim 1. An effect continuation determining means for determining whether or not the execution of the suggestion effect by the effect execution means is continued after the control of the high probability state by the high probability state control means is completed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. A time reduction control means for performing time reduction control in which the variable display time of the identification information by the variable display means is shorter than the normal state when the control of the high probability state by the high probability state control means is started;
The end determination probability setting means sets an upper limit number of times that the variable display means performs variable display of the identification information from the end of the specific gaming state to the end of time reduction control by the time reduction control means. Variable display frequency setting means for setting to any of a plurality of types with different frequency setting probabilities according to the end determination probability,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3. It has operating means that can be operated by the player,
The effect execution means executes the suggestion effect at a timing when the operation means is operated in a predetermined period during variable display of identification information by the variable display means.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The variable display means includes
A first special variable display that variably displays a plurality of types of special identification information that can be identified based on the fact that the first start condition among the start conditions is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied among the start conditions. Means,
A second special variable display that variably displays a plurality of types of special identification information that can be identified based on the fact that the second start condition among the start conditions is satisfied after the second start condition is satisfied among the start conditions. Means,
The end determination means determines whether to end the high probability state when the first start condition is satisfied and whether to end the high probability state when the second start condition is satisfied. Judging using modules,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The variable display means includes
Special variable display means for variably displaying special identification information among the identification information;
Corresponding to the variable display of the special identification information, including decoration variable display means for variably displaying the decoration identification information among the identification information,
The special identification information includes a plurality of types of special identification information included in the specific display result,
The end determination probability setting means sets the end determination probability to any one of a plurality of types with different setting probabilities depending on the type of special identification information derived and displayed by the special variable display means as the specific display result.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that:

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