JP2008048915A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the savor of a game by increasing player's expectations to a high probability game state. <P>SOLUTION: When a big winning game state based on the decision of turning a big winning kind to a "sudden probability variation" in a normal game state ends, a game state is shifted to a probability variable game state and a performance mode is shifted to a special performance mode. Also, in the case that the game state before a small winning game state is the normal game state, the performance mode is shifted to the special performance mode when the small winning game state ends. In the special performance mode, a variable display pattern is decided by referring to a table for variable display pattern decision different from the one in a normal performance mode, and the average variable display time of a special pattern and a decorative pattern is made different from the one in the normal performance mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, a variable in which a player plays a game by launching a game medium in a game area, and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. Display means and special variable winning means that is provided in the game area and can be changed to either a first state that is advantageous to the player or a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and variable display of identification information In response to the result being a predetermined specific display result, the special variable winning means is controlled to a specific gaming state in which a round for changing the second state from the second state to the first state is executed a predetermined number of times. Based on the fact that the variable display result is a special display result determined in advance among the specific display results, the probability that the specific display result will be the specific display result after the end of the specific game state is higher than the normal game state. About the control that can be a game machine to.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, variable display is performed by updating or scrolling predetermined identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) on a display device such as a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as LCD). There are a number of games that have been enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result (variable display result).

  A special figure game that is performed as one of the variable display games is a variable display of a display symbol based on the detection of a game ball passing through the start winning opening (that the variable display start condition is satisfied). In this game, a case where the stop symbol mode (variable display result) when the display is completely stopped is a predetermined specific display mode is determined as “big hit”. In this special figure game, when a “hit” is made, a special electric accessory called a big prize opening or an attacker is opened, and a state in which a game ball can be won very easily is provided to a player for a certain period of time. . Such a state is referred to as a “specific game state” or a “hit game state”.

As such a gaming machine, after the end of a specific gaming state, it is possible to improve the probability of being a “big hit” in a special figure game for a predetermined period such as while a variable display game is being executed a plurality of times. There are known gaming machines that control to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a probabilistic gaming state and a time shortening state in which the variable display time of display symbols in a special game is controlled to be short. For example, when the first probability variation symbol is displayed as the variable display result of the display symbol, the winning symbol is opened according to the first operation mode, and then the high probability gaming state is set, while the display symbol When the second probability variation symbol is displayed as the variable display result, after the big winning opening is opened according to the second operation mode in which the winning rate of the game ball is lower than that in the first operation mode, A probabilistic gaming state has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-329876 A

  Even with the technique described in Patent Document 1, the period during which the high probability gaming state is controlled is only a short period in terms of the entire period during which the gaming machine is played. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to improve the interest of the game in the normal game state that is not controlled to the high probability game state.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and it aims at providing the game machine which can improve the interest of a game by raising the expectation with respect to becoming a high probability game state.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application is a game machine in which a player plays a game medium (for example, a game ball) in a game area, and a plurality of types each of which can be identified. Variable display means (for example, the image display device 5) that variably displays identification information (for example, decorative symbols), a first state (for example, an open state) that is provided in the game area and is advantageous to the player, and the player Special variable winning means (for example, special variable winning ball apparatus 7) that can be changed to any one of a second state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous to the user, and a variable display result of the identification information is predetermined. In response to a specific display result (for example, a decisive effect symbol of a big hit combination), a round of changing the special variable winning means from the second state to the first state is executed a predetermined number of times. To a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and further, a variable display result of the identification information is a special display result (for example, a definite effect combination of a probability variable jackpot combination, etc.) predetermined among the specific display results. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a high-probability gaming state (for example, a probable gaming state or the like) that has a higher probability of being the specific display result after the specific gaming state is ended than the normal gaming state (for example, pachinko gaming) Machine 1 or the like), in the specific gaming state, the special variable winning means is set to 29 seconds or 10 per opening for a first period (for example, until the opening number of the big winning opening becomes “15”). The first specific game state (for example, the 15th round big hit game state) is executed to change to the first state until a winning ball is generated). Technique state execution means (for example, the CPU 111 executes the processing of steps S114 to S116 after executing the processing of step S415 in response to the determination of the big hit type as “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” in step S414. And the special gaming state, the special variable prize-winning means is released once for a second period shorter than the first period (for example, until the number of times of opening the big prize opening becomes “2”). The second specific gaming state execution means (for example, the CPU 111 proceeds to step S414) that executes the second specific gaming state (for example, the two round big hit gaming state) that is changed to the first state until a period of 0.5 seconds per unit has elapsed. In response to determining that the big hit type is “suddenly probable”, after executing the process of step S415, the process of steps S114 to S115 is performed. And the first gaming state control means for shifting to the high probability gaming state or the normal gaming state after the first specific gaming state is completed (for example, the big hit type determination buffer value is “00H”). Or, when it is “01H”, after the CPU 111 executes the process of step S273, the part that executes the process of step S404, etc.) and after the second specific gaming state is completed, the CPU 111 shifts to the high probability gaming state Second gaming state control means (for example, a part that executes the process of step S404 after the CPU 111 executes the process of step S273 when the big hit type determination buffer value is “02H” or “03H”); After the second specific gaming state ends, third gaming state control means for continuing the gaming state before the second specific gaming state (for example, The CPU 111 executes the processes of steps S292 to S295, and then executes the process of step S404) and the variable display of the identification information on the variable display means based on the end of the second specific gaming state. In correspondence with the fact that the special effect mode control means (for example, the CPU 111 determines that the big hit type is “suddenly probable” in step S414), the mode is changed to a special effect mode different from the normal effect mode among a plurality of kinds of effect modes , After executing the process of step S415, the part for executing the process of step S273, the part for executing the process of step S293, and the like, and when the special effect mode control means shifts to the special effect mode, Continue the gaming state before the second specific gaming state by the third gaming state control means Correspondingly, as a determination table for determining a variable display pattern of the identification information, a normal pattern determination table used in the normal performance mode (for example, normal pattern determination tables 220A to 220D, etc.) ) Different from the first special time pattern determination table (for example, the first special time pattern determination tables 221A to 221D) (for example, the CPU 111 performs steps S454, S456, S459, and S460). And the like.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 2, in response to the transition to the high-probability gaming state by the second gaming state control means when transitioning to the special rendering mode by the special presentation mode control means, As a table for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information, a second special time pattern determination table (for example, second special time pattern determination tables 222A to 222D) different from the normal time pattern determination table is selected. Second special time table selection means (for example, the part where the CPU 111 executes the processing of steps S465, S467, S470, S471, etc.), the first special time pattern determination table and the second special time pattern determination table are , Including determination data for determining a common variable display pattern (for example, the first special time) In the turn determination tables 221A to 221D and the second special time pattern determination tables 222A to 222D, normal loss A, normal loss B, reach loss A, reach loss B, big hit B, big hit C, big hit D, chance eye E variable display Table data for assigning a random value MR3 for determining a variable display pattern to a pattern).

  4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the first special time table selection means is an average of the identification information in a variable display pattern determined using the determination table as the first special time pattern determination table. 5. The determination data is allocated to each variable display pattern so that the variable display time is different from the average variable display time of the identification information in the variable display pattern determined using the normal pattern determination table. 49 (for example, the first special time pattern determination table 221A) is selected (for example, the CPU 111 executes the processing of step S460, and then executes the processing of steps S461 and S462, for example, an average as shown in FIG. 49). For example, the part with variable display time).

  5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the special effect mode control means shifts to the special effect mode based on the fact that the game state before the execution of the second specific game state is the normal game state. (For example, based on the fact that the CPU 111 has set the big hit type determination buffer value to “02H” in step S415, the part where the effect mode designation buffer value is set to “01H” in step S273, or the No determination in step S292) Based on the above, in step S293, the effect mode designation buffer value is set to “01H”).

  6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the second special time table selection means can determine data for determination using the first special time pattern determination table as the second special time pattern determination table. A determination table (for example, the second special time pattern determination tables 222A, 222B, etc.) allocated to a specific variable display pattern different from the variable display pattern (for example, a variable display pattern of normal lose C or reach lose C, etc.) is selected ( For example, the part where the CPU 111 executes the processes of steps S470 and S471).

  In the gaming machine according to claim 6, based on the fact that the identification information is variably displayed in the specific variable display pattern, the variable display mode of the identification information in the variable display means is the plurality of types. Of the effect modes, specific effect mode control means (for example, CPU 111 determines the effect mode designation buffer value in step S475 based on the determination of Yes in step S474 based on the specified effect mode different from the normal effect mode and the special effect mode). A portion set to “02H”, etc.).

  The present invention has the following effects.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, based on the end of the second specific gaming state, the special display mode control unit changes the variable information display mode of the identification information in the variable display unit to a plurality of types of display modes. Of these, the special production mode is changed from the normal production mode. Then, when the transition to the special effect mode is made, the first special time table selecting means corresponds to the identification information corresponding to the fact that the game state before the second specific gaming state is continued by the third gaming state control means. As the determination table for determining the variable display pattern, a first special time pattern determination table different from the normal time pattern determination table used in the normal performance mode is selected.
As described above, after the second specific gaming state is ended, the special special mode is selected, and the first special time pattern determination table is selected in response to continuing the gaming state before the second specific gaming state. In addition, by determining the variable display pattern of the identification information, the player's expectation that a high-probability gaming state will be achieved even when the previous gaming state continues after the end of the second specific gaming state, Can be improved.

In the gaming machine according to claim 2, the variable display pattern of the identification information is determined by the second special time table selection means in response to the transition to the high probability gaming state when the transition is made to the special performance mode. For this purpose, a second special time pattern determination table different from the normal time pattern determination table is selected. Here, the first special time pattern determination table and the second special time pattern determination table include determination data for determining a common variable display pattern.
This makes it difficult for the player to determine whether the game state prior to the second specific gaming state has been continued or has become a high-probability gaming state in the special effect mode. (2) Even when the previous gaming state continues after the end of the specific gaming state, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for becoming a high-probability gaming state and improve the interest of the game.

In the gaming machine according to claim 3, the average variable of the identification information in the variable display pattern in which the average variable display time of the identification information is determined by using the normal pattern determination table as the first special time pattern determination table. A determination table in which determination data is allocated to each variable display pattern is selected so as to be different from the display time.
Thus, when the previous gaming state continues after the end of the second specific gaming state, the variable display mode of the identification information is diversified by making the average variable display time of the identification information different from the normal performance mode, The interest of the game can be improved.

In the gaming machine according to claim 4, the game state is shifted to the special effect mode based on the fact that the game state before the execution of the second specific game state is the normal game state.
Thereby, the game state before the execution of the second specific game state is a game state advantageous to the player, for example, a high probability game state, but the special effect mode is set after the end of the second specific game state. It is possible to prevent the player from becoming distrustful due to the transition. On the other hand, when the gaming state before being controlled to the second specific gaming state is the normal gaming state, the transition to the special effect mode after the end of the second specific gaming state, Even when the previous gaming state continues after the end, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation for a high-probability gaming state and improve the interest of the game.

In the gaming machine according to claim 5, the data for determining the specific variable display pattern different from the variable display pattern that can be determined using the first special time pattern determining table in the second special time pattern determining table. Is allocated.
As a result, when the player enters the high probability gaming state after the end of the second specific gaming state, the player can recognize the high probability gaming state from the variable display mode of the identification information, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to.

In the gaming machine according to claim 6, based on the fact that the identification information is variably displayed in the specific variable display pattern, the specific display mode control means changes the identification information variable display mode to the normal effect mode and the above-described display mode. A transition is made to a specific performance mode different from the special performance mode.
Thereby, the player can clearly recognize from the variable display mode of the identification information that the high probability gaming state has been reached after the end of the second specific gaming state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  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 1 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. A special symbol display device 4 for variably displaying (variably displaying) a plurality of types of special symbols each identifiable is provided at a predetermined position in the game area. The installation position of the special symbol display device 4 is not limited to a predetermined position in the game area, and may be a predetermined position outside the game area.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, at the center position of the game area, for example, a plurality of types of decorative symbols (also referred to as “designed symbols”) that can be distinguished from the special symbols are variably displayed. There is also provided an image display device 5 that is used for performing a rendering operation by displaying a plurality of types of images, such as displaying a rendering image different from a decorative design. Below the image display device 5, an ordinary variable winning ball device 6 that forms a start winning opening is disposed. Below the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6, a special variable winning ball apparatus 7 that forms a large winning opening and an ordinary symbol display apparatus 20 are provided.

  The special symbol display device 4 includes, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs. The special symbol display device 4 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “00” to “99”, symbols indicating “−−”, and the like in a special symbol game as a variable display game. . For example, after the execution condition for variably displaying the special symbol is established, for example, the previous special game is displayed after the game ball is won at the start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6. The game starts when a start condition for variably displaying a special symbol, such as the end or the big hit gaming state, is satisfied. In this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol display device 4 includes “left” and “right” special symbol variable display units, and in each special symbol variable display unit, numerical values indicating “0” to “9” A special symbol composed of a symbol indicating “−” or the like is variably displayed. A plurality of types of special symbols that are variably displayed in each special symbol variable display section are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. For example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numerical values indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Has been.

  The image display device 5 is composed of an LCD or the like, for example, and may be any device that performs screen display by a dot matrix method using a large number of pixels (pixels). On the display screen of the image display device 5, each can be identified by a variable display section as a display area divided into three, for example, corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4. Various kinds of decorative designs are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative symbols is also a variable display game performed based on the start condition being satisfied.

  For example, the image display device 5 is provided with variable display portions “left”, “middle”, and “right”, and each variable display corresponding to the special symbol display device 4 executing a special game. The decorative design is variably displayed at the part. That is, when the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 4 is started, the decorative symbol variable display (for example, switching) is displayed on each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display portions in the image display device 5. Display and scroll display) is started, and after that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4, the “left”, “middle”, “ The fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed (derived display) at each variable display section “right”. In addition, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display portions can be moved within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. Also good.

  In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display sections in the image display device 5, for example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals “1” to “8”, English Characters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images, etc. Note that character images include, for example, people, animals, objects other than these, Or, a symbol such as a character, or an effect image showing any other figure may be displayed) as a decorative pattern so as to be variable. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” only need to be assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”.

  When variable display of decorative symbols is started in the image display device 5, for example, switching display and scroll display from a small symbol number to a large symbol are displayed on each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display units. When the decorative symbol with the maximum symbol number “8” is displayed, the decorative symbol with the minimum symbol number “1” is displayed. Alternatively, when a display symbol with the smallest symbol number “1” is displayed by performing switching display or scrolling display from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number, the next largest symbol number is “8”. A certain decorative pattern may be displayed.

  Further, the image display device 5 has a special symbol start memory display area for displaying the number of reserved memories (the number of special figure reserved memories) as the number of effective winning balls won in the start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6. It may be provided. In the special symbol start memory display area, a winning display is performed in response to an effective start winning when the special figure reservation storage number is less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). As a specific example, when 1 is added to the special figure reservation storage number, one of the display parts that is normally blue (for example, the leftmost display part among the display parts that are blue) is displayed in red. Change. On the other hand, when 1 is subtracted from the special figure hold storage number, one of the display parts displayed in red (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part displayed in red) is returned to blue display. . Alternatively, in the special symbol start storage display area, 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. You may make it provide the indicator (special symbol start memory display) which displays the number of special symbol reservation memory together with the special symbol start memory display area or instead of the special symbol start memory display area.

  The normal symbol display device 20 is configured to include, for example, a light emitting diode (LED) and the like. In the normal game, the lighting, blinking, coloring, etc. are controlled.

  The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 includes an electric tulip-type accessory (a normal tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces which are controlled to move between a vertical (normally open) position and a tilt (enlarged open) position by a solenoid 81 (FIG. 2). It has an electric accessory) and forms a start winning opening. The game ball that has entered the start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 is detected by the start opening switch 22 (FIG. 2), and based on the detection, a special symbol and a decorative symbol are displayed in a variable manner. The execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the start port switch 22, a predetermined number (for example, four) of prize balls are paid out.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes an opening / closing plate that opens and closes a large winning opening serving as a winning area by a solenoid 82 (FIG. 2). When a game ball enters the big prize opening opened by the opening / closing plate in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, a predetermined number is determined based on the detection of the gaming ball by the count switch 23 (FIG. 2). (For example, “15”) is paid out.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill with a built-in lamp, an out port, and the like. 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 provided around each structure (for example, the normal variable winning ball device 6, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball is provided at a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3.

  In the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 20, when the normal symbol variable display is started and then displayed in a predetermined hit pattern, the display result is “win” (normal hit), and the normal variable winning ball device The movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting 6 is controlled to the tilting position (enlargement opening control), and is controlled to the vertical position (normal opening control) when a predetermined time elapses.

  In the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4, after the special symbol variable display is started, when the predetermined time elapses, the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol variable display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If the special symbol other than the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it will be “lost”.

  When the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. When the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as a specific example, a special symbol indicating “11”, “33” or “77” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating “55” is a small bonus symbol, A special symbol indicating “-” is a lost symbol. Among the big hit symbols, a special symbol indicating “11” is a 2-round big hit symbol, and special symbols indicating “33” and “77” are 15 round big hit symbols.

  When the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 is 15 round big hit symbol “33” or “77”, as a variable display result of the decorative symbol in the image display device 5, for example, “left”, The fixed decorative symbols constituting the predetermined jackpot combination are stopped and displayed on the “middle” and “right” variable display portions. For example, if the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed on the active line set in advance in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display parts, Good. As an example, the effective lines are the horizontal direction consisting of only the upper stage, only the middle stage, and only the lower stage in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display areas, ”In the diagonal direction consisting of the middle stage in the variable display section and the lower stage in the“ right ”variable display section, or the middle stage and“ right ”in the lower stage in the“ left ”variable display section and the“ middle ”variable display section. What is necessary is just to be predetermined in the diagonal direction etc. which consist of the upper stage in a display part. Such a big-decision combination definite decorative symbol is included in the specific display result corresponding to being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In the case where the confirmed decorative symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 is the 2-round jackpot symbol “11”, the variable display result of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is, for example, “left”, “middle”, On the active line set in each “right” variable display portion, a predetermined combination of predetermined decorative symbols (for example, “left”, “middle”, and “right”) that are predetermined as chances. Numbers “3”, “5” and “7”) are stopped and displayed. When the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 is the small hit symbol “55”, the “left” in the image display device 5, as in the case of the two round big hit symbol “11”, A predetermined combination of predetermined decorative symbols predetermined as chances is stopped and displayed on the “middle” and “right” variable display portions.

  In the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4, the 15 round big hit symbol “33” or “77” is stopped and displayed, and as a result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5, the fixed symbol combination of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed. In the big hit gaming state controlled in response to this, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball device 7 is used until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. In the first period, the first winning state is advantageous for the player by opening the special winning opening. In this way, the open / close plate with the grand prize opening in the open state receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the grand prize opening, so that the second state is disadvantageous for the player. To do. Thus, one round is completed by setting the grand prize winning opening to the first state and then the second state to the closed state. Corresponding to the fact that the 15-round big hit symbol “33” or “77” is stopped and displayed in the special game, and the definite decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5. In the big hit gaming state as the first specific gaming state, the round as the opening / closing cycle of the big prize opening can be repeated until a predetermined number (for example, “15”) which is the first number of times is reached.

  In the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4, the two-round jackpot symbol “11” is stopped and displayed, and the fixed decorative symbol that becomes a chance as a variable display result of the decorative symbol in the image display device 5 is stopped and displayed. In the big hit gaming state controlled correspondingly, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the second period until a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period elapses. The first state is set by opening the grand prize opening. Thereafter, by closing the special winning opening, the second state is completed and one round is completed. In the big hit game state as the second specific game state corresponding to the fact that the two round big hit symbol “11” is stopped and displayed in the special figure game, the number of rounds as the opening / closing cycle of the big prize opening is less than the first number of times. The process can be repeated until a predetermined number of times (for example, “2”) is reached.

  Corresponding to the fact that the small winning symbol “55” is stopped and displayed in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 and the fixed decorative symbol that becomes a chance as a variable display result of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is stopped and displayed. In the small hit gaming state controlled in this way, the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a state where the large winning opening is opened in a second period until a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses. Thus, the first state is established. Thereafter, the second winning state is set by closing the special winning opening. In the small hit game state corresponding to the fact that the small hit symbol “55” is stopped and displayed in the special figure game, the opening / closing cycle of the big prize opening is the same as the case where the two round big hit symbol “11” is stopped and displayed. It is only necessary to be able to repeat until a predetermined number of times equal to 2 (for example, “2”) is reached. In this embodiment, in the small hit gaming state, the big winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in the same manner as the big hit gaming state as the second specific gaming state. In the small hit gaming state, unlike the second period, the first state may be set by opening the big prize opening in a third period (for example, 2 seconds) shorter than the first period. . Also, in the small hit gaming state, unlike the second number of times, even if the big prize opening is changed from the open state to the closed state until the third number (for example, “1”) smaller than the first number is reached. Good.

  Note that the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball device 7 has the big winning opening closed in a normal state, for example, after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on and before being controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. Yes. Those that entered one area (V winning area; special area) out of the game balls led to the back of the game board 2 after winning the big winning opening that was opened in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state A game ball detected by the count switch 23 after being detected by a predetermined V winning switch and entering the other area may be detected by the count switch 23 as it is. 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, it may be set as a condition for transitioning to the next round that the game ball is detected by the V winning switch. Alternatively, it may be possible to always shift to the next round in each round other than the final round in the big hit gaming state without providing the V winning area.

  The 15 round jackpot symbols “33” and “77” that are stopped and displayed in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 include the normal jackpot symbol “33” and the probability variation jackpot symbol “77”. Among the decorative symbols with symbol numbers “1” to “8” that are variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display portions in the image display device 5, the symbol number is an odd number “ The decorative patterns of “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” are used as the probability variation symbols for probability variation big hits, and the ornaments of “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” whose symbol numbers are even numbers. The symbol is usually a normal symbol for big hits.

  For example, when the confirmed special symbol is a probable big hit symbol “77” in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4, the variable display result of the decorative symbol in the image display device 5 is “left”, “middle”, On the active line set in each “right” variable display section, there is a case where the same probability variation symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of probability variation jackpot combination in which the same probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed. When the probability variation jackpot symbol “77” is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game, the probability variation jackpot included in the predetermined special display result among the specific display results is obtained.

  When the confirmed special symbol is normally a big hit symbol “33” in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4, the variable display result of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is “left”, “middle”, On the effective line set in each of the “right” variable display portions, the same normal symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a normal jackpot combination that is stopped and displayed together. When the normal big hit symbol “33” is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special figure game, the normal big hit that is not included in the special display result among the specific display results is obtained.

  Furthermore, when the two-round jackpot symbol “11” is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game, and a fixed decorative symbol that is a chance is displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, the special display result is displayed. Is a sudden probability variation big hit (sudden probability variation) different from the probability variation big hit.

  Thus, when the special symbol variable display result in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 is “big hit”, the special display result is “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable”, The case where it becomes a “normal jackpot” as a specific display result other than the special display result is included. In addition, when the small winning symbol “55” is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special game, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a chance is displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, it is a small hit. .

  When the variable display result is “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable”, after the big hit gaming state corresponding to the variable display result is finished, as one of the special gaming states, the probability variation control ( Transition to a probability variation gaming state (high probability gaming state) in which probability variation control is performed. In this probability-changing gaming state, the display result in the special display game and the variable display of decorative symbols becomes “big hit”, and the probability of being further controlled to the big hit gaming state is improved to be higher than in the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a gaming state other than a special gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a probability variation gaming state, etc., and the probability that a variable symbol display result of a special symbol or a decorative symbol will be a big hit, It is controlled in the same manner as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a state when a predetermined return process is not executed after power-on as in the case where a system reset is performed). In this embodiment, regardless of the number of executions of the special game, the probability variation gaming state continues until the variable display result is a big hit. On the other hand, after entering the probability variation gaming state, when one of the conditions is satisfied, that is, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) a special game is executed and the variable display result is a big hit In addition, the probability variation gaming state may be terminated. In addition, even before the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times in the probability variation game state or before the variable display result is a big hit, the probability variation game state ends at a predetermined rate when the special figure game is started. There may be.

  When the variable display result is “ordinary big hit”, after the big hit gaming state corresponding to the variable display result is finished, the state shifts to the normal gaming state. When the variable display result is “small hit”, the gaming state before the small hit gaming state is continued after the small hit gaming state corresponding to the variable display result is completed.

  When the confirmed special symbol becomes a probable big hit symbol “77” in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4, “left”, “right”, “middle” are displayed as the variable display results of the decorative symbol in the image display device 5. On the active line set in each of the variable display sections, the same normal symbol may be a fixed decorative symbol of a normal jackpot combination in which the same normal symbol is stopped and displayed. As described above, when the variable display result in the special figure game is the probability variable big hit symbol “77” is stopped and displayed, and the fixed symbol combination of the normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, It is a kind and included in the special display result.

  If the result of variable display of the decorative symbol is a confirmed decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination, the control to the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit is started and before the end of the big hit gaming state, or the big hit game A predetermined notification effect may be executed at the end of the state. This notification effect is an effect operation for notifying whether or not there is a promotion in which the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is a probable change gaming state based on the fact that the determined winning symbol of the normal jackpot combination is obtained. The notification effects executed in this embodiment include a jackpot promotion effect executed before the end of the jackpot gaming state and an ending promotion effect executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, the normal jackpot combination fixed decoration symbol is displayed at a predetermined timing or the like during the period when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state in response to the fact that the normal jackpot combination fixed decoration pattern is obtained. This is a notification effect for notifying whether or not there is a promotion to a probabilistic gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state despite the derivation display. In the jackpot promotion effect, there is an effect corresponding to the fact that there is no promotion, and a jackpot promotion success effect that performs an effect corresponding to the promotion and notifies that it will be a probable gaming state after the jackpot game state ends There is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that it will not become a probabilistic gaming state after execution and the jackpot gaming state ends.

  For example, when the promotion effect during the big hit is started, a notification image indicating that the effect corresponding to the presence or absence of promotion is executed is displayed on the image display device 5. As a result, even when the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a confirmed decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination, a re-lottery is performed as to whether or not there is a promotion in which the gaming state becomes a probable gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Is notified to a player or the like. Subsequently, for example, an effect display accompanied by a predetermined animation image is performed on the image display device 5. As a specific example, an effect image indicating a roulette game is displayed on the image display device 5, and when the ball thrown into the rotating roulette enters “odd”, an effect image “Probability!” Is displayed. Thus, it is only necessary to notify that there is a promotion in which the gaming state becomes a probable gaming state. On the other hand, when the ball thrown into the roulette enters “even”, an effect image “Sorry!” May be displayed to notify that there is no promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable gaming state. When such a jackpot promotion effect is performed, it is only necessary that the fixed decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is not changed.

  When notifying that there is no promotion by displaying the effect image in the jackpot promotion failure effect, the game state becomes a probable game state by an effect operation different from the display of the effect image such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. You may alert | report that there is no promotion. Further, when notifying that there is a promotion by displaying the effect image during the jackpot promotion success effect, the game state is definitely changed by the effect operation different from the display of the effect image such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. You may alert | report that there exists a promotion which becomes.

  The ending promotion effect is a notification effect that informs whether there is a promotion at the end of the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the fact that it has become a confirmed decorative pattern of the normal jackpot combination or the promotion failure effect during the jackpot is executed It is. For the ending promotion effect, an effect corresponding to the fact that there is a promotion is executed and an effect that corresponds to the fact that there is no promotion is executed, and an ending promotion success effect that notifies that it will be a probable game state after the jackpot game state ends In addition, there is an ending promotion failure effect that notifies that the probabilistic gaming state is not reached after the jackpot gaming state ends.

  For example, when the ending promotion effect is started, a notification image indicating that the effect corresponding to the presence or absence of promotion is executed is displayed on the image display device 5. As a result, even if the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a confirmed decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination and the promotion effect during the big hit is not executed, or even if the promotion failure during the big hit is executed, after the jackpot gaming state ends A player or the like is informed that a re-lottery will be performed to determine whether or not there is a promotion in which the gaming state becomes a probable gaming state. Subsequently, for example, by displaying an effect image accompanied by a predetermined animation image on the image display device 5 or the like, while in the ending promotion success effect, while notifying that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable gaming state, In the ending promotion failure production, it is notified that there is no promotion in which the gaming state becomes a probable gaming state. When such an ending promotion effect is performed, it is only necessary that the fixed decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is not changed.

  When notifying that there is no promotion by displaying the effect image in the ending promotion failure effect, the game state is promoted to be a probable gaming state by an effect operation different from the effect image display such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. You may alert | report that there is no. Further, when notifying that there is a promotion by displaying the effect image in the ending promotion success effect, the game state is changed to the probable game state by the effect operation different from the display of the effect image such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. You may be notified that there is a promotion.

  In addition, the effect operation for notifying whether or not the game state is likely to be changed in the jackpot promotion effect or the ending promotion effect is not limited to displaying an effect image with an animation image on the image display device 5, It may include a variable display of decorative symbols. For example, in jackpot promotion failure production and ending promotion failure production, after starting a variable display of decorative symbols, when a predetermined period has elapsed, the decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed to indicate that there is no promotion Inform. At this time, it may be notified that there is no promotion by a presentation operation different from the decorative display variable display such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. On the other hand, in the success promotion effect during the big hit and the ending promotion success effect, after starting the variable display of the decorative design, when the predetermined period has passed, the decorative design of the promiscuous jackpot combination is stopped and displayed to indicate that there is a promotion. Inform. At this time, it may be notified that there is a promotion by an effect operation different from the decorative display variable display such as audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this way, when the jackpot promotion promotion effect or the ending promotion success effect is executed, the variable display result of the decoration pattern executed corresponding to the special figure game is a fixed decoration pattern of the normal jackpot combination However, after the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit is finished, the probability change gaming state is controlled. In this embodiment, when the variable display result in the special figure game is a probable big hit symbol “77”, after the variable symbol display result of the decorative symbol becomes the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination, the promotion success and the ending in the big hit Corresponding to the fact that one of the promotion success effects is executed and the jackpot gaming state is finished, the probability variation gaming state is controlled. On the other hand, when the variable display result in the special figure game is the normal jackpot symbol “33”, the variable symbol display result of the decorative symbol becomes the fixed symbol pattern of the normal jackpot combination, and then the success and promotion of ending the jackpot promotion and the ending promotion After the jackpot gaming state is completed without any successful performances being performed, the probability variation control is not performed, so the display result in the variable display of the special figure game or the decorative symbol becomes “big hit” and the jackpot gaming state is further increased. The probability of being controlled does not improve.

  In this embodiment, the decorative display variable display mode in the image display device 5 can be set to any one of a plurality of types of effect modes. For example, as a plurality of types of effect modes, a normal effect mode, a special effect mode, and a specific effect mode are determined in advance. Then, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial setting state or when the big hit gaming state is ended after the variable display result is “normal big hit”, the mode is shifted to the normal performance mode. On the other hand, the special effect mode is set based on the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state after the fixed decorative symbol that becomes a chance as a variable display result of the decorative symbols in the normal gaming state is stopped and displayed. Transition. Further, after the variable display result becomes “probable big hit”, the game is shifted to the specific effect mode based on the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the image display device 5, a different background image is displayed as an image serving as a background of a decorative design corresponding to the currently set effect mode. As a specific example, a “blue” background image is displayed when the normal effect mode is set, while a “yellow” background image is displayed when the special effect mode is set. When the specific effect mode is set, a “red” background image is displayed.

  In the special effect mode and the specific effect mode, for example, a mission effect such as a mission effect may be performed which is different from that set in the normal effect mode. Here, the mission effect indicates whether or not the mission can be succeeded (achieved) after presenting the player by notifying the player of the achievement condition of a certain mission (task) when special symbols and decorative symbols are variably displayed. Production. When the achievement condition is established and the mission is achieved, for example, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is controlled to a state advantageous to the player such as a normal big hit or a probable big hit for 15 rounds. . The mission presented by being notified in this mission effect is, for example, predetermined before the number of executions (variable display count) in which special symbols and decorative symbols are variably displayed reaches a predetermined number (for example, “30”). Any character may be used as long as it indicates the type of effects that can be executed within a predetermined period, such as the appearance of a character image. After that, if the variable display result is a big hit of 15 rounds within the period during which the mission effect is being executed, for example, an effect that the mission is successful, such as causing a predetermined character image to appear during variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. Is done. It should be noted that the predetermined period specified as the period in which the mission should be accomplished in the mission effect is a period corresponding to the variable display count, such as a period until the variable display count of the special symbol or the decorative design reaches 30 times. It may be a period corresponding to the elapsed time, such as a period of 5 minutes or less.

  If the variable display result does not become a big hit of 15 rounds within the period during which the mission effect is being executed, an effect in which the mission fails is performed at the last variable display within the mission effect execution period. Note that, within the mission effect execution period, until the mission is successful, for example, a predetermined character image may not appear and the variable display result may be lost. Then, after the mission effect is started, while the mission is not achieved, the mission effect is continued until the predetermined period designated as the period in which the mission is to be completed, while the predetermined period is ended. Even if it exists, it is only necessary to end the mission effect when the mission is successful. Furthermore, it may be possible to selectively set an effect mode such as a decorative display variable display mode in the mission effect so as to be one of a plurality of predetermined types of effect modes.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, and a display control board 13 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a signal relay board 14 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 pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each segment constituting the special symbol display device 4 to control the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display device 4, and to turn on / off the normal symbol display device 20. It also has a function of controlling variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable symbol display by the normal symbol display device 20 by turning off / coloring control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 101 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 102 that outputs a drive signal for each of the solenoids 81 and 82 according to the command is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for receiving detection signals from the gate switch 21, the start port switch 22, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. Note that the gate switch 21, the start port switch 22, and the count switch 23 may have any configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. In addition, the main board 11 is provided with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 to the solenoid 81 and opening / closing control of the opening / closing plate in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing the operation to the solenoid 82 is connected. Further, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the special symbol display device 4 and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal output from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the signal relay board 14. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the signal relay board 14, 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 the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 14 and prevents the signal from being input from the signal relay board 14 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the signal relay board 14 side to the main board 11 side.

  For example, the signal relay board 14 may be provided with a transmission direction regulating circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal output from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Each transmission direction regulating 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 input from the effect control board 12 to the signal relay board 14 and allow the signal to pass 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 signal relay board 14, and an output buffer is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing the circuit, 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 signal relay board 14 is an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal, for example. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control 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. 3 and 4 are explanatory views showing an example of 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 forms shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are examples, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but 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, commands 80XXH, 81XXH, and 82XXH are variable display start commands that are transmitted when the special symbol display device 4 starts variable display of special symbols as a special symbol game. XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the command content by the effect control command. In the variable display start command, different EXT data is set according to the variable display pattern of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. Also, different MODE data “80H”, “81H”, “82H” is set according to the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol determined based on the number of special figure storage. For example, when the special figure pending storage number is “0” or “1”, the MODE data “80H” is set to transmit the command 80XXH of the variable display pattern # 1. On the other hand, when the special figure holding storage number is “2”, the command 81XXH of the variable display pattern # 2 is transmitted by setting the MODE data “81H”. When the special figure hold storage number is “3” or “4”, by setting the MODE data “82H”, the command 82XXH of the variable display pattern # 3 is transmitted.

  A command 8CXXH shown in FIG. 3A is a display result notification command indicating the type of display result in variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. In the display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “lost”, “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable”. Different EXT data is set according to whether it is “small hit”. Here, the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is determined in advance as a special symbol preliminary determination result before the variable display result is derived and displayed. In this embodiment, the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “normal jackpot” when the confirmed special symbol is “33”, and the “probable bonus” is the confirmed special symbol. Is the case where the probability change big hit symbol “77”, “the sudden probability change big hit” is the case where the confirmed special symbol is the round two big hit symbol “11”, and the “small hit” is the confirmed special symbol. Is a small hit symbol “55”.

  A command 9000H shown in FIG. 3A is a variable display end command transmitted when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is ended. The command 95XXH is a background designation command for designating a display state of an image that is a background in the image display device 5. In the background designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3C, the background displayed on the image display device 5 in accordance with whether the effect mode is the normal effect mode, the special effect mode, or the specific effect mode. Different EXT data are set in order to designate the image.

  A command 9F00H shown in FIG. 3A is a demonstration display command for displaying a demonstration image (demonstration display) by displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 5. Command A0XXH is a big hit indicating that the big hit gaming state is started in response to the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol being a big hit such as “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, or “sudden probability big change” This is a start command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”). For example, as shown in FIG. 4 (A), the jackpot start command corresponds to a special figure pre-determined result indicating whether the special symbol variable display result is “normal jackpot”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable” Thus, different EXT data is set. Command A3XXH is a jackpot end command indicating that the jackpot gaming state is ended. For example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the jackpot end command corresponds to a special figure pre-determined result indicating whether the special symbol variable display result is “normal jackpot”, “probable big hit”, or “suddenly probable”. Thus, different EXT data is set.

  A command A600H shown in FIG. 3A is a small hit start command indicating that the small hit gaming state is started in response to the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol being “small hit”. . The command C0XXH shown in FIG. 3 (A) has won a start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6 in order to perform a winning display in a special symbol start memory display area provided in the image display device 5. This is a special figure holding memory number notification command for notifying the special figure holding memory number that is the number of valid winning balls. In the special figure hold memory number notification command, different EXT data is set corresponding to the special figure hold memory number.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. A game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 5 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111 that performs a control operation according to a program, and a ROM (Read that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like. Only Memory) 112, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 113 that provides a work area for the CPU 111, a random number circuit 114 that updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 111, and an input / output port 115. Configured. In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 111 executes a program read from the ROM 112 and uses the RAM 113 as a work area, thereby executing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The random number circuit 114 is a circuit that generates all or part of various random numbers used on the main board 11 side. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random values used on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 6, 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 reaching determination, a random value MR3 for determining a variable display pattern, a jackpot The random number value MR4 for type determination is used, and control is performed so that numerical data indicating these random number values can be counted. In order to enhance the gaming effect, random numbers other than these may be used on the main board 11 side. Numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR4 may be counted by the random number circuit 114. Further, the numerical data indicating a part of the random number values MR1 to MR4 may be counted by updating by software using the random counter different from the random number circuit 114 by the CPU 111.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used to determine whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game state or the small hit game state based on the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is a random value, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. That is, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game and the decorative symbol variable display result performed in the image display device 5 corresponding to the special figure game are “big hits”. ”,“ Small hit ”, or“ lost ”.

  The random value MR2 for reach determination is a random value used for determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is to be reached when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “losing”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “1” to “239”. Here, the reach means that a decorative display (referred to as a reach variation pattern) that has not yet been derived and displayed when the decorative pattern derived and displayed by the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination is a variable display. It is a display mode that is being performed, or a display mode in which all or some of the decorative symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, the variable display on the active line that has not been stopped and displayed when the symbols constituting the predetermined jackpot combination are stopped and displayed on some variable display portions on the predetermined active line. Display modes (for example, “left”, “middle”, “right” variable display units provided in the display area include “left”, “right” variable display units) A display mode in which a variable display part of “medium” is still displayed in a variable state in a state where a part of the jackpot combination (for example, a decorative pattern indicating alphanumeric characters “7”) is stopped and displayed, or A display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols on the active line are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination (for example, “left” provided in the display area, Fluctuation display on all of the “middle” and “right” variable display sections The same display mode change display is carried out in a manner decoration pattern are aligned) be displayed which states are cracking. In addition, during the reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps or sounds. This production is called reach production. In addition, during the reach, the image display device 5 displays a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design, changes the display mode of the background, or changes the decorative display mode of the decorative design. It may change. This change in character display, background display mode, and decorative pattern variation mode is referred to as reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variable display pattern is a random number value for display used to determine the variable display pattern of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” It takes a value in the range of “10”. The random number MR4 for determining the big hit type is determined as “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable” when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “big hit”. This is a random value used for performing (decision), and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 112 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 5 stores various data tables used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 112 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the CPU 111 to make various determinations and determinations. The ROM 112 also stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 111 to transmit control commands to other control boards and the like via the input / output port 115.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 112 includes a big hit determination table referred to for determining whether or not the variable symbol display result of special symbols and decorative symbols is “big hit”, and whether or not “small hit” is used. A small hit determination table that is referred to for determining whether or not a “losing”, a reach determination table that is referred to for determining whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is to be reached, etc. .

  In the determination table stored in the ROM 112, when the display result in the variable display of the special symbol or the decoration symbol is “big hit”, the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, “suddenly probable change”. Is included in the jackpot type determination table that is referred to in order to make a special figure prior determination. The determination table stored in the ROM 112 also includes a variable display pattern determination table that is referred to for determining variable display patterns for special symbols and decorative symbols.

  As an example of the jackpot type determination table, in this embodiment, the jackpot type determination table 200 shown in FIG. 7 is stored in the ROM 112. The jackpot type determination table 200 uses the setting data (determination data) that associates the random number MR4 for determining the jackpot type with a determination result of any one of “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. It is configured.

  The variable display pattern determination table stored in the ROM 112 is based on the variable display pattern determination random value MR3 by associating each variable display pattern with the variable display pattern determination random value MR3, for example. It is only necessary to be configured from setting data (determination data) or the like that enables selection.

  The variable display patterns of special symbols and decorative symbols in this embodiment include a normal lose pattern, a reach lose pattern, a big hit pattern, and a chance eye pattern. Here, the normal losing pattern is a variable display pattern that can be selected when it is determined to display the final decorative design of the losing combination (normal losing combination) without reaching the variable display mode of the decorative design. is there. That is, the normal loss pattern is a variable display pattern for displaying the “normal loss” variable display result. The reach lose pattern is a variable display pattern that can be selected when it is determined to display the final decorative pattern of the lost combination (reach lose combination) after setting the variable display mode of the decorative pattern to reach. That is, the reach loss pattern is a variable display pattern for displaying a variable reach result of “reach lose”.

  The jackpot pattern is a variable display pattern that can be selected when it is determined to display a fixed jackpot symbol of a normal jackpot combination or a probability variable jackpot combination as a variable symbol display result. In other words, the jackpot pattern is a variable display for displaying a definite decorative combination of jackpot combinations when it is determined in advance that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is 15 round jackpots such as “normal jackpot” or “probable bonus jackpot”. It is a pattern. The chance eye pattern is a variable display pattern that can be selected when it is determined to display a definite decorative symbol that becomes a chance as a decorative symbol variable display result. In other words, the chance eye pattern is variable for displaying the determined decorative pattern of the chance eye when it is determined in advance that the special symbol variable display result is a two-round big hit or “small hit” such as “sudden probability change”. It is a display pattern.

  Data indicating each variable display pattern in the variable display pattern determination table starts variable display, for example, in the variable display pattern determination table or in a variable display pattern setting table different from the variable display pattern determination table. Corresponding to control data set as EXT data by a command. FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the variable display pattern table 210 as an example of a variable display pattern setting table. The variable display pattern table 210 includes, for example, setting data that associates a plurality of types of variable display patterns, variable display time, and control data set as EXT data of a variable display start command. Here, the variable display time is the time from the start of variable display of a special symbol or decoration symbol to the display of the display result.

  In this embodiment, variable display patterns of normal loss A to normal loss C are prepared as a plurality of types of normal loss patterns. In addition, variable display patterns of reach loss A to reach loss C are prepared as a plurality of types of reach loss patterns. Furthermore, variable display patterns of big hit B to big hit D are prepared as a plurality of types of big hit patterns. In addition, variable display patterns of chance eyes C and chance eyes E are prepared as a plurality of types of chance eye patterns.

  Here, each of the variable display patterns of normal loss A, reach loss A and reach loss B, big hit B to big hit D is selected even when the production mode is set to any of the normal production mode, the special production mode, and the specific production mode. be able to. On the other hand, the variable display pattern of the normal loss B can be selected when the effect mode is set to either the special effect mode or the specific effect mode. Furthermore, each variable display pattern of normal lose C and reach lose C is specified when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable game state and the effect mode is set to the special effect mode, or the effect mode is specified. This can be selected when the production mode is set. The variable display pattern of chance chance C can be selected when the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode. The variable display pattern of the chance eye E can be selected when the effect mode is set to either the special effect mode or the specific effect mode.

  In a plurality of types of jackpot patterns and reach lose patterns, for example, the display mode after the variable display mode of decorative symbols is set to reach is different. For example, when the variable display result is derived and displayed after the variable display mode is set to reach, the variable display differs after reaching reach depending on whether the variable display pattern is reach lose A to reach lose C. The decorative design is variably displayed in a manner, or a different character image or moving image appears on the screen of the image display device 5.

  As a specific example of the variable display pattern determination table, in this embodiment, it is shown in FIGS. 9 (A) to (D), FIGS. 10 (A) to (D), and FIGS. 11 (A) to (D). Such pattern determination tables 220A to 220D, 221A to 221D, and 222A to 222D are stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 112 or the like.

  The normal pattern determination table 220A for normal lose shown in FIG. 9A displays the fixed decorative pattern of the normal lose combination as the variable display result of the decorative pattern when the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode. In this case, based on the numerical data updated as the random value MR3 for determining the variable display pattern, the variable display pattern of the normal loss A can be selected and determined as the variable display pattern of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. That is, the normal pattern determination table 220A is composed of table data in which “1” to “10”, which are all of the random value MR3 for determining the variable display pattern, are assigned to the variable display pattern of the normal loss A. Yes.

  9B shows a case where the reach-losing normal pattern determining table 220B displays a fixed decorative pattern of the reach-losing combination as a variable display result of the decorative pattern when the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode. 1, the variable display pattern of reach loss A and reach loss B can be selected and determined as the variable display pattern of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the numerical data updated as the random value MR3 for determining the variable display pattern. Has been. For example, the normal pattern determination table 220B assigns “1” to “9” to the variable display pattern of reach lose A among random number values MR3 for variable display pattern determination, and sets “10” to the variable display pattern of reach lose B. It consists of the table data assigned to.

  9C is a case where the big hit normal pattern determination table 220C is used to display a big hit combination fixed decorative pattern as a variable display result of the decorative pattern when the production mode is set to the normal production mode. , Based on the numerical data updated as the random display pattern MR3 for determining the variable display pattern, any one of the variable display patterns from the big hit B to the big hit D can be selected and determined as the variable display pattern of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. Has been. For example, the normal pattern determination table 220C assigns "1" to "7" to the big hit B variable display pattern among the random display pattern MR3 for variable display pattern determination, and assigns "8" and "9" to the big hit C. Table data in which “10” is assigned to the jackpot variable display pattern.

  The normal pattern determination table 220D for sudden probability change / small hit shown in FIG. 9 (D) has a sudden probability change or small hit as a variable display result of the decorative pattern when the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode. When displaying the determined decorative pattern of the chance chance, the variable display pattern of the chance eye C is used as a special display or a variable display pattern of the decorative pattern on the basis of the numerical data updated as the random value MR3 for determining the variable display pattern. It is configured so that selection can be made. That is, the normal pattern determination table 220D is composed of table data in which “1” to “10”, which are all of the random value MR3 for variable display pattern determination, are assigned to the variable display pattern of the chance C. Yes.

  The first special time pattern determination table 221A for normal lose shown in FIG. 10A is when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal game state and the effect mode is set to the special effect mode. In addition, when displaying a fixed decorative symbol of a normal losing combination as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display of the normal losing A and the normal losing B is based on the numerical data updated as the random display pattern determining random value MR3 Any one of the patterns can be selected and determined as a variable display pattern of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. For example, the first special time pattern determination table 221A assigns “1” to “8” to the variable display pattern of the normal loss A among the random display value MR3 for variable display pattern determination, and sets “9” and “10”. Is composed of table data assigned to the variable display pattern of normal loss B.

  The first special pattern determining table 221B for reach lose shown in FIG. 10 (B) is when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state and the rendering mode is set to the special rendering mode. In the case of displaying the determined decorative design of the reach-losing combination as the variable display result of the decorative design, one of the variable display patterns of reach-losing A and reach-losing B based on the numerical data updated as the random display pattern determining random value MR3. Can be selected and determined as a variable display pattern for special symbols and decorative symbols. For example, the first special time pattern determination table 221B assigns “1” to “5” to the variable display pattern of reach lose A among the random value MR3 for variable display pattern determination, and assigns “6” to “10”. It is composed of table data assigned to the variable display pattern of reach lose B.

  The first special time pattern determination table 221C for jackpot shown in FIG. 10C is when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal game state and the effect mode is set to the special effect mode. In the case where a definite decorative combination of a big hit combination is displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbols, any one of the variable display patterns from big hit B to big hit D based on the numerical data updated as the random value MR3 for determining the variable display pattern. Can be selected and determined as a variable display pattern for special symbols and decorative symbols. For example, the first special time pattern determination table 221C assigns “1” to “3” to the variable display pattern of big hit B among the random display value MR3 for variable display pattern determination, and assigns “4” to “8”. The table data is assigned to the variable display pattern of the big hit C and “9” and “10” are assigned to the variable display pattern of the big hit D.

  In the first special time pattern determination table 221D for sudden probability change / small hit shown in FIG. 10D, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state, and the rendering mode is set to the special rendering mode. When displaying a decorative pattern of chance chance corresponding to sudden probability change or small hit as the variable display result of the decorative pattern, based on the numerical data updated as the random value MR3 for determining the variable display pattern, The variable display pattern of the chance eye E can be selected and determined as a variable display pattern of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. That is, the first special time pattern determination table 221D is configured by table data in which “1” to “10”, which are all the random number MR3 for variable display pattern determination, are assigned to the variable display pattern of the chance eye E. ing.

  The second special time pattern determination table 222A for normal lose shown in FIG. 11 (A) is when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probabilistic gaming state and the rendering mode is set to the special rendering mode. Or, when the definite decorative pattern of the normal losing combination is displayed as the variable display result of the decorative design when the display mode is set to the specific rendering mode, it is updated as the random value MR3 for determining the variable display pattern. Based on the numerical data, one of the variable display patterns of normal loss A to normal loss C can be selected and determined as a variable display pattern of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. For example, the second special time pattern determination table 222A assigns “1” to “8” to the variable display pattern of the normal loss A among the random value MR3 for determining the variable display pattern, and sets “9” as the normal loss B. The table data is assigned to the variable display pattern and “10” is assigned to the normal display C variable display pattern.

  The second special time pattern determination table 222B for reach lose shown in FIG. 11 (B) is when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probabilistic gaming state and the rendering mode is set to the special rendering mode. Alternatively, numerical data that is updated as the random display value MR3 for determining the variable display pattern in the case where the determined decorative pattern of the reach-losing combination is displayed as the variable display result of the decorative pattern when the display mode is set to the specific rendering mode. Based on the above, one of the variable display patterns of reach loss A to reach loss C can be selected and determined as a variable display pattern of special symbols or decorative symbols. For example, the second special time pattern determination table 222B assigns “1” to “5” to the variable display pattern of reach lose A among random number values MR3 for variable display pattern determination, and assigns “6” to “9”. The table data is assigned to the variable display pattern of reach lose B and “10” is assigned to the variable display pattern of reach lose C.

  The second special time pattern determination table 222C for jackpot shown in FIG. 11C is when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable game state and the production mode is set to the special production mode. Alternatively, when the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode and the display of the definite decorative pattern of the jackpot combination as the variable display result of the decorative pattern, the numerical data updated as the random display pattern MR3 for determining the variable display pattern Based on the above, any one of the variable display patterns from big hit B to big hit D can be selected and determined as a variable display pattern of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. For example, the second special time pattern determination table 222C assigns “1” to the jackpot B variable display pattern among the random display value MR3 for variable display pattern determination, and “2” to “5” are variable for the jackpot C. It is composed of table data assigned to display patterns and “6” to “10” assigned to the variable display pattern of big hit D.

  In the second special time pattern determination table 222D for sudden probability change / small hit shown in FIG. 11 (D), the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability change game state, and the effect mode is set to the special effect mode. When the display mode is set to the specific display mode or the display mode is set to the specific display mode, the variable display pattern is displayed when the fixed decorative pattern of chance chance corresponding to sudden chance change or small hit is displayed as the variable display result of the decorative pattern Based on the numerical data updated as the random number value MR3 for determination, the variable display pattern of the chance eye E can be selected and determined as a variable display pattern of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. That is, the second special time pattern determination table 222D is composed of table data in which “1” to “10”, which are all the random number MR3 for variable display pattern determination, are assigned to the variable display pattern of the chance eye E. ing.

  As an example of a command table stored in the ROM 112, in this embodiment, a variable display start command table 230 as shown in FIG. 12 is prepared. The variable display start command table 230 is configured from setting data for transmitting various effect control commands from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when starting variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. Yes. In the example shown in FIG. 12, as setting data constituting the variable display start command table 230, variable display start command setting data, display result notification command setting data, special figure pending storage number notification command setting data, end code It is included. The variable display start command setting data is setting data used for transmitting a variable display start command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The display result notification command setting data is setting data used to transmit a display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The special figure reserved memory number notification command setting data is setting data used for transmitting a special figure reserved memory number notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Note that command tables such as the variable display start command table 230 are configured so as not to include an end code, and the number of bytes transmitted and received between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 has reached the specified number of bytes. Then, it may be determined that transmission / reception of commands based on each command table is completed.

  In the RAM 113 provided in the gaming control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 5, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the gaming state and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, as shown in FIG. A data holding area 240 is provided. The game control data holding area 240 shown in FIG. 13 includes a special figure hold storage unit 161, a game control flag setting unit 162, a game control timer setting unit 163, a game control counter setting unit 164, and a game control buffer setting unit. 165.

  The special figure storage unit 161 executes the variable display of the special symbol game on the special symbol display device 4 and the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 when the game ball wins the start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6. However, the holding information regarding the special figure game in which the start condition for starting the variable display is not established due to the fact that the previous special figure game or the like is being executed is stored. For example, the special figure holding storage unit 161 associates with the holding numbers in the order of winning to the start winning opening, and for special figure display result determination extracted from the random number circuit 114 or the like by the CPU 111 based on the establishment of the execution condition by the winning. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the big hit type are reserved data and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 162 is provided with, for example, a special symbol process flag, a probability change flag, a demo display flag, a big hit flag, a small hit flag, and the like.

  The special symbol process flag indicates which process is to be selected / executed in the special symbol process (step S15 in FIG. 22) executed to control the progress of the special symbol game in the special symbol display device 4. . The probability variation flag is set to an on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability variation gaming state, while the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “normal jackpot” or “probability variation”. In response to a big hit such as “big hit” or “suddenly probable change”, it is cleared and turned off.

  The demonstration display flag is set to an on state in response to transmission of a demonstration display command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. On the other hand, the demo display flag corresponds to the end of the special figure game when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or decoration symbol is “lost”, or the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. It is cleared and turned off. The jackpot flag is set to the on state in response to a decision that the variable display result of special symbols or decorative symbols is a jackpot, such as “normal jackpot”, “probable bonus jackpot”, or “sudden probability jackpot”. Thus, the game is cleared and turned off in response to the completion of the special game based on the determination. The small hit flag is set to the on state in response to the determination that the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “small hit”, while the special symbol game based on the determination is ended. It is cleared and turned off correspondingly.

  The game control timer setting unit 163 is provided with a special symbol process timer, for example. The special symbol process timer is used to control the progress of the special symbol game, such as the special symbol variable display time which is the execution time of the special symbol game, and the progress of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. This is for measuring time and the like on the main substrate 11 side. For example, the special symbol process timer stores timer value data corresponding to the time measured in order to control the progress of the special symbol game and the progress of the big hit game state or the small hit game state as a special symbol process timer value. It is used as a down counter that counts down automatically. In this case, a timer initial value determined corresponding to the variable display pattern when the special symbol display device 4 starts the special symbol game is set in the special symbol process timer.

  The game control counter setting unit 164 is provided with, for example, a special figure holding memory number counter or a special winning opening number counter. The special figure holding memory number counter counts the special figure holding memory number which is the number of holding data in the special figure holding memory unit 161 based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6. belongs to. For example, the special figure reserved memory number counter stores count value data corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number as a special figure reserved memory number count value, and is updated in accordance with the increase or decrease of the special figure reserved memory number (for example, 1 addition) Alternatively, 1 is subtracted). The big prize opening number counter is for counting the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is opened in the big hit gaming state. For example, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set in the special winning opening release count counter as the special winning opening release count value. Then, when one round is finished and the next round is started, the winning prize opening opening count value is incremented by one and updated.

  The game control buffer setting unit 165 includes, for example, a display result determination buffer, a big hit type determination buffer, a big winning opening release count maximum value buffer, a big hit start information buffer, a big hit end information buffer, an effect mode designation buffer, a pattern data buffer, a confirmation A special symbol buffer is provided.

  In the display result determination buffer, the data indicating the random value MR1 and the random value MR4 read from the special figure holding storage unit 161 when the special figure game start condition is satisfied is used as the display result determination buffer value. Set. With this display result determination buffer value, it is possible to determine whether the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or decoration symbol is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”. In the big hit type judgment buffer, data indicating the value corresponding to the big hit type decision result, such as a special figure pre-determined result of whether the variable display result is "normal big hit", "probable big hit" or "sudden probability big change" Is set as the jackpot type determination buffer value.

  The winning prize opening maximum value buffer is a big win corresponding to the decision result that the variable display result is either “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” or “sudden probability big change”. Data indicating the maximum value of the number of times of opening of the big prize opening, which is the number of rounds executed in the gaming state, is set as the value buffer value of the number of times of opening of the big prize opening. That is, when it is determined in advance that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “normal jackpot” or “probability bonus jackpot”, the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game state corresponds to “15”. Thus, data indicating “0FH” is set in the maximum winning opening count buffer. On the other hand, if it is determined in advance that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol will be “suddenly probable”, the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state will be “2”. Data indicating “02H” is set in the mouth open count maximum value buffer.

  In the jackpot start information buffer, data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type is set as a jackpot start information buffer value. The jackpot start information buffer value is used as setting data to be EXT data in the jackpot start command. In the jackpot end information buffer, data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type is set as a jackpot end information buffer value. The jackpot end information buffer value is used as setting data to be EXT data in the jackpot end command.

  In the effect mode designation buffer, data corresponding to which of a plurality of kinds of effect modes is set is set as an effect mode designation buffer value. That is, when the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode, data indicating “00H” is set in the effect mode designation buffer. When the effect mode is set to the special effect mode, data indicating “01H” is set in the effect mode designation buffer. When the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode, data indicating “02H” is set in the effect mode designation buffer. The data set in the effect mode designation buffer is used as setting data to be EXT data in the background designation command.

  In the pattern data buffer, data set as EXT data in a variable display start command indicating a variable display pattern of a special symbol or a decorative symbol is set as a pattern data buffer value. In the fixed special symbol buffer, for example, data corresponding to a fixed special symbol or a jackpot type determined to be derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game is set as a fixed special symbol buffer value. The confirmed special symbol buffer value may be data used as setting data to be EXT data in the display result notification command.

  An input / output port 115 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 5 includes 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 transmitting.

  The effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11 and receives an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the signal relay board 14 and the like. Various circuits for controlling electric parts for presentation such as the display device 5, the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is used for effects such as all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, lamp lighting operation and extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 9. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation.

  The effect control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting display control commands (display control commands) to the display control board 13, wiring for transmitting drive signals to the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. It is connected. As shown in FIG. 2, an effect control microcomputer 120, a sound control unit 121, and a lamp control unit 122 are mounted on the effect control board 12.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The presentation control microcomputer 120 shown in FIG. 14 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and provides a CPU 131 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 132 that stores a presentation control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the CPU 131. The RAM 133 and the CPU 131 include a random number circuit 134 for updating numerical data indicating a random number value and an input / output port 135 independently of the CPU 131. In the effect control microcomputer 120, the CPU 131 executes a program read from the ROM 132 and uses the RAM 133 as a work area, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect electrical components.

  The random number circuit 134 is a circuit that generates all or a part of various random numbers used on the presentation control board 12 side. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers used on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, a random number SR1 for determining the success of the big hit promotion execution, the random value SR2 for determining the execution of the big hit failure, and the ending promotion failure A random number SR3 for effect execution determination is used, and control is performed so that numerical data representing these random values can be counted. In order to enhance the effect, a random value other than these may be used on the effect control board 12 side. Numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values SR1 to SR3 may be counted by the random number circuit 134. Further, numerical data indicating a part of the random number values SR1 to SR3 may be counted by the CPU 131 using a random counter different from the random number circuit 134 by updating with software.

  The random value SR1 for determining whether or not the jackpot promotion effect is successful is a random value used to determine whether or not to execute the jackpot promotion promotion effect at a predetermined timing before the end of the jackpot gaming state. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100” is taken. The random value SR2 for determining the execution of the jackpot promotion promotion effect is a random value used to determine whether or not to execute the jackpot promotion promotion effect at a predetermined timing before the end of the jackpot gaming state. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100” is taken. The random value SR3 for determining the ending promotion failure production execution is a random value used to determine whether or not to execute the ending promotion failure production at a predetermined timing when the jackpot gaming state ends. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  In the ROM 132, various tables such as a plurality of types of decorative design determination tables, an effect execution determination table, and an effect control pattern table are configured as readable data for performing various determinations and determinations in the control operation by the CPU 131. Data is stored. The decorative symbol determination table is a table used to determine a fixed decorative symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result of decorative symbols in the image display device 5. The effect determination table is a table used on the effect control board 12 side to determine whether or not to execute a predetermined effect operation, an effect pattern indicating an aspect of the effect operation when it is executed, and the like.

  As a specific example of the effect control pattern table stored in the ROM 132, in this embodiment, for example, effect control pattern tables 300A to 300D as shown in FIG. 16 are used. In each of the effect control pattern tables 300A to 300D, data indicating display control commands to be transmitted to the display control board 13, contents of audio output control of the speakers 8L, 8R, etc., contents of effects by the game effect lamp 9, etc. It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of various types of effect control as effect control patterns. As shown in FIG. 17, for example, each production control pattern includes production control process timer setting values, production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n (n is an arbitrary natural number), display control data # 1 to #n, audio Display control composed of various data for controlling the production operation, such as control data # 1 to #n, lamp control data # 1 to #n, and end code, and transmitted to the display control board 13 in time series. Various effects control contents such as commands, audio output contents from the speakers 8L and 8R, contents effects by the game effect lamp 9, switching timing of effect control, and the like are set.

  The effect control pattern table 300A shown in FIG. 16 is a pattern for variable display in the normal effect mode in which a plurality of types of effect control patterns used for variable display of decorative symbols are stored when the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode. It is a table. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, the effect control pattern table 300A includes a normal lose A, a reach lose A and a reach lose B, which are selectable when the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode. In correspondence with each variable display pattern of D and chance eyes C, an effect control pattern indicating the contents of effect control is stored.

  The effect control pattern table 300B shown in FIG. 16 is a special effect mode variable display pattern in which a plurality of kinds of effect control patterns used for variable display of decorative symbols are stored when the effect mode is set to the special effect mode. It is a table. For example, as shown in FIG. 18B, the effect control pattern table 300B includes a normal lose A to a normal lose C, a reach lose A to a reach lose C that can be selected when the effect mode is set to the special effect mode. In correspondence with each variable display pattern of the big hit B to the big hit D and the chance eye E, an effect control pattern indicating the contents of the effect control is stored.

  The effect control pattern table 300C shown in FIG. 16 is a pattern for variable display in a specific effect mode in which a plurality of types of effect control patterns used in variable display of decorative symbols are stored when the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode. It is a table. For example, as shown in FIG. 18C, the effect control pattern table 300C includes a normal lose A to a normal lose C, a reach lose A to a reach lose C that can be selected when the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode. In correspondence with each variable display pattern of the big hit B to the big hit D and the chance eye E, an effect control pattern indicating the contents of the effect control is stored.

  The effect control pattern table 300D shown in FIG. 16 is a pattern table for various effects in which a plurality of effect control patterns used other than during variable display of decorative symbols are stored. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the effect control pattern table 300 </ b> D includes a demonstration display effect control pattern indicating the contents of effect control during the demonstration display, and a jackpot midway promotion success indicating the contents of effect control during the jackpot promotion success effect. Production control pattern, bonfire promotion failure production control pattern showing contents of production control in jackpot promotion promotion effect, ending promotion success production control pattern showing contents of production control in ending promotion success production, contents of production control in ending promotion failure production The ending promotion failure production control pattern etc. which show are stored.

  In the RAM 133 included in the effect control microcomputer 120 shown in FIG. 14, for example, an effect control data holding area 310 as shown in FIG. 20 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. It has been. The effect control data holding area 310 shown in FIG. 20 holds various data such as an effect control flag setting unit 171, an effect control timer setting unit 172, an effect control counter setting unit 173, and an effect control buffer setting unit 174. It has an area to do.

  The effect control flag setting unit 171 sets a plurality of types of flags that are set or cleared according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. For storing data. The effect control timer setting unit 172 stores data indicating a plurality of types of timer values used for effect control such as display control on the image display device 5, for example. The effect control counter setting unit 173 stores data indicating a plurality of types of count values used for effect control such as display control on the image display device 5, for example. The circuit used for flag setting and counter / timer may be constituted by a register circuit provided separately from the RAM 133.

  In addition, the effect control buffer setting unit 174 is provided with, for example, a reception command buffer, a variable display pattern buffer, a display result buffer, a background designation buffer, a special figure reserved memory number buffer, a finalized symbol determination buffer, a notification content determination buffer, and the like. ing.

  The reception command buffer is for temporarily storing the effect control command from the main board 11 received by the effect control board 12. For example, the reception command buffer includes 12 buffer areas # 1 to # 12 each capable of storing 1-byte reception data, and the buffer area for storing the received effect control command is an effect control command reception counter. Specified by. By using such a plurality of buffer areas # 1 to # 12 as ring buffers, a maximum of six 2-byte reception commands can be stored.

  The variable display pattern buffer stores, for example, the EXT data in the variable display start command as a variable display pattern buffer value, and the variable display pattern and the variable display time notified by the variable display start command from the main board 11. Make it identifiable.

  The display result buffer makes it possible to specify the type of variable display result notified by the display result notification command from the main board 11 by storing, for example, EXT data in the display result notification command as a display result buffer value. .

  The background designation buffer makes it possible to specify the type of the background image notified from the background designation buffer from the main board 11 by storing, for example, EXT data in the background designation command as a background designation buffer value.

  The special figure reserved memory number buffer is notified by the special figure reserved memory number notification command from the main board 11, for example, by storing the EXT data in the special figure reserved memory number notification command as a special figure reserved memory number buffer value. The number of special figure hold memory can be specified.

  The finalized decorative symbol determination buffer constitutes a chance eye whether the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a normal lose combination, a reach lose combination, a normal big hit combination, or a probable big hit combination. The data corresponding to the type of the confirmed decorative design, such as whether it is a thing, is set as the fixed decorative design determination buffer value.

  In the notification content determination buffer, data corresponding to the type of the confirmed decorative symbol and whether or not a notification indicating that the game state is likely to be changed due to execution of the jackpot promotion success effect has been performed is set as the notification content determination buffer value. Is done.

  The input / output port 135 provided in the effect control microcomputer 120 shown in FIG. 14 is an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 120 and various signals to the outside of the effect control microcomputer 120. And an output port for transmitting. For example, from the output port of the input / output port 135, a display control command transmitted to the display control board 13, sound data transmitted to the sound control unit 121, lamp data transmitted to the lamp control unit 122, and the like. Is output.

  The sound control unit 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 generates an audio signal by, for example, performing digital / analog conversion on the audio data received from the effect control microcomputer 120 and supplies the audio signal to the speakers 8L and 8R. Is a circuit for outputting sound. The lamp control unit 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 generates, for example, a lamp drive signal corresponding to the lamp data received from the effect control microcomputer 120, and the game effect lamp 9, various decorative lamps, LEDs, etc. It is a circuit which performs lighting / extinguishing switching by supplying to an illumination member. The sound control unit 121 and the lamp control unit 122 may be circuits installed outside the effect control board 12.

  The display control board 13 shown in FIG. 2 performs a display operation in the image display device 5 based on a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. The control is performed. For example, the display control board 13 performs control for causing the image display device 5 to perform switching display of images, for example, to perform variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays.

  FIG. 21A is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of the display control board 13. The display control board 13 shown in FIG. 21A includes a display control microcomputer 140, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 141, a CGROM (Character Generator ROM) 142, a VRAM (Video RAM) 143, and an LCD drive. A circuit 144 is mounted.

  FIG. 21B is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the display control microcomputer 140 mounted on the display control board 13. A display control microcomputer 140 shown in FIG. 21B is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer. The CPU 151 performs control operations according to a program, the ROM 152 stores a display control program, fixed data, and the like. A RAM 153 that provides an area, a random number circuit 154 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 151, and an input / output port 155 are provided. In the display control microcomputer 140, the CPU 151 executes a program read from the ROM 152, and uses the RAM 153 as a work area, thereby executing processing for controlling the display operation in the image display device 5.

  When the CPU 151 receives a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12, the CPU 151 reads control data for performing display control from the ROM 152. Based on the control data read in this way, the CPU 151 controls the display operation of the image display device 5 by sending a drawing command to the VDP 141.

  The ROM 152 is a semiconductor memory that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 151, fixed parameters, and the like. For example, the ROM 152 includes a process table for determining image display timing, switching timing, image reading position (for example, an address of the CGROM 142, etc.) and the like in various rendering operations by image display on the image display device 5. It may be stored.

  The RAM 153 may be provided with, for example, a display control flag setting unit, a display control timer setting unit, and a display control counter setting unit. Here, the display control flag setting unit displays a display control command from the effect control board 12, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12, or a display state in the image display device 5. In response, data for setting a flag to be set or cleared is stored. The display control timer setting unit stores data indicating a timer value used for display control of the image display device 5 and the like. The display control counter setting unit stores data indicating a count value used for display control of the image display device 5. Note that circuits used for flag setting, timers, and counters may be configured by a register circuit provided separately from the RAM 153.

  The random number circuit 154 is a circuit that generates all or part of various random numbers used on the display control board 13 side. If no random number is used on the display control board 13 side, the random number circuit 154 may not be provided.

  The input / output port 155 includes an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the display control microcomputer 140 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the display control microcomputer 140. Has been. For example, a display control command from the effect control board 12 and a control signal that becomes an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12 are input to the input port of the input / output port 155. Further, a drawing command transmitted to the VDP 141 is output from the output port of the input / output port 155.

  A VDP 141 shown in FIG. 21A has, for example, a display control function and a high-speed drawing function for displaying an image on the image display device 5, and performs image processing in accordance with a drawing command from the display control microcomputer 140. Execute. The display control microcomputer 140 has a two-dimensional address space independent from the VRAM 143. For example, the VDP 141 expands and stores the image data read from the CGROM 142 in a predetermined area of the VRAM 143. In addition, various image processing is executed using data stored in the CGROM 142 and the VRAM 143.

  For example, when the image data read from the CGROM 142 is pixel data, the VDP 141 writes the image data as it is in a frame buffer provided inside or outside of the VRAM 143 and stores and stores the image data. On the other hand, when the image data read from the CGROM 142 is vector data indicating points, lines, polygons, etc., pixel data created based on the image data may be written and stored in the frame buffer. In addition, when the image data read from the CGROM 142 is subjected to a predetermined compression encoding such as discrete cosine transform (DCT) or Hadamard transform, the image data is subjected to a predetermined decoding process. The pixel data obtained by applying the data may be written into the frame buffer and expanded and stored. When the pixel data is created from image data for three-dimensional display or image data in vector format indicating polygons, the VDP 141 does not access the CGROM 142 and, for example, a predetermined value such as the CPU 151 of the display control microcomputer 140 is used. The CPU may access the CGROM 142 and read image data. In this case, data obtained as a result of executing a predetermined calculation process based on the image data read by the CPU may be transferred to the VDP 141. Based on the transferred data, the pixel data created by the VDP 141 may be written into the frame buffer and expanded and stored.

  The VDP 141 is R (red), G (green), and B (blue) gradation data supplied to the image display device 5 based on data stored in a frame buffer provided inside or outside the VRAM 143. In addition, a clock signal or the like used for generating the scanning signal is output to the LCD driving circuit 144. As an example, R, G, and B gradation data are each represented by 8 bits, and the image display device 5 synthesizes each of R, G, and B in 256 gradations according to an instruction from the VDP 141, and synthesizes them to about 16.7 million. Multicolor display of colors can be performed. The number of bits of R, G, B gradation data may be other than 8 bits, and the number of bits in each of R, G, B gradation data may be different. .

  The CGROM 142 is for storing various image data used for displaying an image in the image display device 5. For example, the CGROM 142 stores image data for displaying various character images on the image display device 5. The character image is an image showing a person, an animal, or a character, figure, symbol, or the like displayed on the image display device 5.

  The VRAM 143 is a storage device for developing and storing image data used for image processing by the VDP 141. For example, the VRAM 143 has a storage capacity larger than the capacity of image data used for displaying an image in a display area for one screen in the image display device 5.

  The LCD driving circuit 144 is for generating an image by generating a scanning signal from the gradation data input from the VDP 141, a clock signal, and the like and outputting it to the image display device 5.

  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 111 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 111 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 113 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 111 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 111 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. When the CPU 111 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. 22 is started, the CPU 111 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby changing the state of the detection signal input from each of the switches 21 to 23 through the switch circuit 101. Determination is made (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (steps). S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a main random number value update process for updating a part of the random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 111 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 162 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display operation control or special in the special symbol display device 4 is performed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to set the special winning opening / closing operation in the variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 111 executes normal symbol process processing to control display operations (for example, lighting and extinguishing of LEDs) in the normal symbol display device 20, and to perform variable display of normal symbols (for example, lighting and blinking) and the like. Setting of tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 is enabled. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 111 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process (step S17). After executing the command control process in this way, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 22 as special symbol process processing. When the special symbol process shown in FIG. 23 is started, the CPU 111 first checks whether or not the detection signal from the start port switch 22 is turned on, for example, so that the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 forms a start. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won a winning opening (step S101). When the game ball wins the start winning opening and the detection signal from the start opening switch 22 is turned on (step S101; Yes), the start winning process is executed (step S102). On the other hand, when the detection signal from the start port switch 22 is in the OFF state (step S101; No), the process of step S102 is skipped.

  In the start winning process executed in step S102, first, the special figure holding storage number which is the number of numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination stored in the special figure holding storage unit 161 is It is determined whether or not a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) is reached. At this time, if the special figure holding storage number is an upper limit value, the start detection by the current winning is invalidated and the start winning process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the special figure pending storage number is less than the upper limit value, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type out of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 114 or the like. The random number values MR1 and MR4 are read out by extracting numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determination. Then, data indicating the read random number values MR1 and MR4 is set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit 161. At this time, for example, the special figure reserved memory number count value, which is a count value in the special figure reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 164, is updated by one. Subsequently, for example, by setting the head address of the reserved memory number notification command table corresponding to the updated special figure reserved memory number count value to the transmission command pointer provided in the RAM 113 as the work area, the special figure pending Settings are made to transmit the memorized number notification command to the effect control board 12. When such a setting is made, the special design process is completed and the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. A pending storage number notification command is transmitted.

  After the start winning process as described above is performed or after it is determined in step S101 shown in FIG. 23 that the detection signal from the start port switch 22 is in the off state, the game control flag setting unit 162 is provided. Depending on the value of the special symbol process flag, steps S110 to S120 as shown in FIG. 23 are executed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result stored in the special symbol storage unit 161. The process etc. which determine are included. The variable display pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “1”. This variable display pattern setting process includes a process for selecting and determining a variable display pattern for special symbols and decorative symbols.

  The special symbol variable display process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In the special symbol variable display process, the control for changing the special symbol by performing the lighting / extinguishing control of each segment constituting the special symbol display device 4 is performed. In the special symbol variable display process, the remaining time of the variable display in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 is a special symbol process timer value which is a timer value in the special symbol process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 163. And a process for setting the stop display of the confirmed special symbol and the transmission setting of the variable display end command in response to the passage of the variable display time in the special figure game. The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. This special symbol stop process includes a process for performing a setting for transmitting a big hit start command and a setting for transmitting a small hit start command in response to the completion of the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4. It includes processing to be performed.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big prize opening is a process for setting the opening time of the big prize opening when the special prize winning ball apparatus 7 is opened as the round in the big hit gaming state and the first prize is opened. , A process of waiting until a predetermined waiting time elapses before opening the special winning opening, and a drive signal for opening the special winning opening is supplied to the solenoid 82 by the solenoid circuit 102 after the waiting time has elapsed. The processing for doing is included. The special winning opening opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “5”. The process during opening of the big prize opening is a process of measuring the remaining time in the first state by opening the big prize opening for each round executed in the big hit gaming state, using a special symbol process timer value, Includes a process of stopping the supply of the drive signal from the solenoid circuit 102 to the solenoid 82 in order to change the first state from the opened state to the closed second state.

  The special winning opening opening post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “6”. This process after opening the grand prize opening is a process for determining whether or not the number of rounds to open the special prize opening has reached the maximum number of opening times corresponding to the variable display result, or when the maximum number of opening times has been reached. Includes processing for setting transmission of a jackpot end command. The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “7”. In the jackpot ending process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which a rendering operation for notifying the termination of the jackpot gaming state is performed by the electrical components for rendering such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 elapses. And a process for performing various settings corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state.

  The small hit release pre-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits is a process for setting the opening time of the big winning opening before opening the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in the small hit gaming state to the first state, This includes processing for supplying a drive signal for opening the winning opening to the solenoid 82 by the solenoid circuit 102. The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “9”. In this small hit release process, in the small hit game state, the process of measuring the remaining time for opening the big prize opening to the first state by the special symbol process timer value or the first state in which the big prize opening is opened. In order to obtain the closed second state, the process of stopping the supply of the drive signal from the solenoid circuit 102 to the solenoid 82 is included. The small hit release post-processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “10”. The small hit releasing post-process includes a process for performing various settings corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state.

  FIG. 24 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. 24, the CPU 111 first determines whether or not the special figure reserved memory number is “0” by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value in the game control counter setting unit 164, for example. Is determined (step 201).

  In step S201, when the special figure hold storage number is other than “0” (step S201; No), a special figure display result determination process is executed (step S202). In this special figure display result determination process, based on the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination read out from the special figure storage unit 161, the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small” A determination is made as to whether it is “winning” or “losing”.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of special figure display result determination processing executed in step S202 of FIG. In the special figure display result determination process shown in FIG. 25, first, the CPU 111 first stores data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 stored in correspondence with the reservation number “1” from the special figure storage unit 161. And the data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the big hit type are read (step S401). Then, the data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR4 read in step S401 are set in the display result determination buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 165 (step S402).

  When the process of step S402 is executed, the special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (step S403), for example, by subtracting and updating the special figure reserved memory number count value. Further, in the process of step S403, random number values MR1 and MR4 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the special figure holding storage unit 161 are stored. The data shown is shifted up by one entry.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S403, for example, by determining whether or not the data indicating the random value MR1 read from the display result determination buffer matches the predetermined jackpot determination value data, the variable display result is set to “big hit”. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S404). Here, the big hit determination value data is data indicating a value in a predetermined range of the random value MR1 corresponding to whether the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is on or off. If it is. As a specific example, when the probability variation flag is OFF, the value in the range of “8000” to “8208” in the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag is on, the value in the range of “8000” to “10080” in the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data. Note that the jackpot determination value data may be determined by table data of a jackpot determination table stored in advance in the ROM 112.

  If the random value MR1 matches the big hit determination value data in step S404 (step S404; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is set to the on state (step S405). The special figure display result determination process is terminated.

  If the random value MR1 does not match the big hit determination value data in step S404 (step S404; No), it is determined whether or not the data indicating the random number MR1 matches the predetermined small hit determination value data. Then, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is “small hit” (step S406). Here, the small hit determination value data may be data indicating a certain range of values of the random value MR1 regardless of whether the probability variation flag is on or off. As a specific example, a value in the range of “30000” to “30100” in the random value MR1 matches the small hit determination value data.

  If the random value MR1 matches the small hit determination value data in step S406 (step S406; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is set to the on state (step S407). ), The special figure display result determination process is terminated.

  After executing the special figure display result determination process as described above, the special figure information setting process in step S203 shown in FIG. 24 is executed. In this special figure information setting process, determination of a confirmed special symbol that becomes a variable display result in a special figure game is performed.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of special figure information setting processing executed in step S203 of FIG. In the special figure information setting process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 111 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S411). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S411; Yes), when the variable display result is “big hit”, it is determined in advance whether to select “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly positive change”. As a table for performing the above, the jackpot type determination table 200 shown in FIG. 7 is set (step S412). As a specific example, the CPU 111 sets the head address of the table data constituting the jackpot type determination table 200 stored in the ROM 112 to a predetermined table pointer provided in the RAM 113 as a work area in the process of step S412. To do.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S412, data indicating the random number MR4 for determining the big hit type is read from the display result determination buffer (step S413). Based on the random number MR4 read out in this way, the big hit type is determined by referring to the big hit type determination table 200 set in step S412 (step S414). As a result, as the big hit type, it is determined in advance whether the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, or “sudden probability big hit”.

  For example, when the random number MR4 read in step S413 is in the range of “1” to “40”, it is determined in advance to be “ordinary big hit” out of 15 round big hits, and accordingly After the big hit gaming state, it is determined to enter the normal gaming state. When the random value MR4 read in step S413 is within the range of “41” to “81”, it is determined in advance to be a “probable big hit” out of the 15 round big hits. After the gaming state is ended, it is determined that the probability variation gaming state is set. When the random value MR4 read in step S413 is within the range of “82” to “100”, it is determined in advance to be “suddenly probable” that is a big hit of two rounds, and in accordance with this, the jackpot game After the end of the state, it is determined to enter the probability variation gaming state.

  After executing the process of step S414, buffer values corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S414 are set in various buffers provided in the game control buffer setting unit 165 (step S415). FIGS. 27A and 27B are explanatory diagrams illustrating examples of buffer values set in various buffers in step S415. As shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B, in the processing of step S415, various kinds of buffers such as a big hit type determination buffer, a big winning opening release count maximum value buffer, a big hit start information buffer, and a big hit end information buffer are changed to various kinds of buffers. A buffer value corresponding to the flag or jackpot type is set. Subsequently, the CPU 111 determines a confirmed special symbol corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S414 (step S416), and ends the special symbol information setting process.

  In the process of step S416, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol determined in step S414 is “normal jackpot”, the normal jackpot symbol “33” is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol determined in step S414 is “probable big hit”, the probable big hit symbol “77” is decided as the confirmed special symbol. When the variable symbol display result of the special symbol determined in step S414 is “suddenly probable big hit”, the two round big hit symbol “11” is decided as the confirmed special symbol.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S411 (step S411; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S417). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S417; Yes), the small hit symbol “55” is determined as the confirmed special symbol in correspondence with the variable display result being “small hit” ( Step S418), the special figure information setting process is terminated. If the small hit flag is off in step S417 (step S417; No), the lost symbol “-” is determined to be the confirmed special symbol in response to the variable display result being “lost”. After that (step S419), the special figure information setting process is terminated.

  Data indicating the confirmed special symbol determined in any of the processes of steps S416, S418, and S419 may be set in the confirmed special symbol buffer as a confirmed special symbol buffer value. At this time, the data set in the confirmed special symbol buffer is used as EXT data in the display result notification command transmitted to the effect control board 12, and can determine the determined special symbol type and jackpot type. I just need it.

  After executing the special figure information setting process as described above, the process proceeds to step S204 shown in FIG. 24, and the effect mode designation buffer value set in the effect mode designation buffer of the game control buffer setting unit 165 is read. Based on the buffer value read in this way, a process of transmitting a background designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is executed (step S205).

  As a specific example, in the process of step S <b> 205, the CPU 111 produces data indicating “95H” as MODE data in the background designation command with respect to the effect control board 12 among the output ports included in the input / output port 115. Set to an output port (production control command output port) for transmitting a control command. Subsequently, for example, by setting data indicating an ON state in an output port for transmitting the effect control INT signal to the effect control board 12 among the output ports included in the input / output port 115, the effect control INT signal Starts output. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the output of the effect control INT signal is stopped. Furthermore, by setting the effect mode designation buffer value read in step S204 to the effect control command output port and outputting the effect control INT signal, the EXT data in the background designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board. 12 is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S205, the display result determination buffer is cleared and the display result determination buffer value is set to an initial value (step S206). Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variable display pattern setting process (step S207), the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  If the special figure hold storage number is “0” in step S201 (step S201; Yes), it is determined whether or not the demonstration display flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is on (step S201). S208). At this time, if the demo display flag is on (step S208; Yes), the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  When the demonstration display flag is OFF in step S208 (step S208; No), the effect mode designation buffer value is read from the game control buffer setting unit 165 (step S209), and the setting for transmitting the background designation command is made. This is performed (step S210). Here, in the process of step S210, for example, the address of the table data constituting the background designation command table stored in the ROM 112 corresponding to the effect mode designation buffer value read in step S209 is stored in the RAM 113 as a work area. Set to the provided send command pointer. When the setting in step S210 is performed, the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 22 is executed after the special symbol normal process is finished, so that the main board 11 performs the effect control board 12. A background specification command is sent.

  Following the processing of step S210, the CPU 111 performs settings for transmitting a demonstration display command (step S211). Here, the CPU 111 sets the address of the table data constituting the background designation command table in the process of step S210 to the transmission command pointer so that the demo display command can be transmitted following the background designation command. Good. After executing the process of step S211, the demo display flag is set to the on state (step S212), and the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variable display pattern setting process shown in FIG. 28, the CPU 111 first determines whether or not the effect mode designation buffer value read from the game control buffer setting unit 165 is “00H” (step S221). Here, when the effect mode designation buffer value is “00H”, the effect mode is the normal effect mode.

  When the effect mode designation buffer value is “00H” in step S221 (step S221; Yes), a normal effect mode pattern determination process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 29 is executed (step S222). In the normal effect mode pattern determination process shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 111 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S431). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S431; Yes), for example, by determining whether or not the big hit type determination buffer value read from the game control buffer setting unit 165 is "02H", the special symbol It is determined whether or not it is determined beforehand that the variable display result of the decorative symbol is “suddenly probable” (step S432).

  When it is not determined in advance in step S432 that “suddenly probable change” is made (step S432; No), a variable display pattern determination table for determining a variable display pattern is shown in FIG. 9C. The big hit normal pattern determination table 220C is selected (step S433). As a specific example, the CPU 111 sets the head address of the table data constituting the normal pattern determination table 220C stored in the ROM 112 to the table pointer in the process of step S433. Accordingly, when the production mode is the normal production mode, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative design is determined in advance as a 15 round big hit such as “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”. The normal pattern determination table 220C for jackpot is selected.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S431 (step S431; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S434). Then, if it has been determined in advance in step S432 that “suddenly probable change” (step S432; Yes), or if the small hit flag is on in step S434 (step S434; Yes), the variable As the variable display pattern determination table for determining the display pattern, the normal pattern determination table 220D for sudden probability variation / small hits shown in FIG. 9D is selected (step S435). As a specific example, in the process of step S435, the CPU 111 sets the head address of the table data constituting the normal pattern determination table 220D stored in the ROM 112 in the table pointer. As a result, when the production mode is the normal production mode, a pre-decision is made for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol that becomes a chance as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, such as “suddenly probable change” or “small hit”. In response to this, the normal pattern determination table 220D for sudden probability change / small hit is selected.

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S434 (step S434; No), numerical data indicating the reach determination random number value MR2 updated by the random number circuit 114 or the like is extracted (step S436). Then, by determining whether or not the random number value MR2 extracted in step S436 matches the predetermined reach determination value data, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is set to reach (step S437). ). Here, the reach determination value data may be determined by table data constituting a reach determination table stored in advance in the ROM 112 or the like. As a specific example, a value in the range of “210” to “239” in the random value MR2 matches the reach determination value data.

  When the random number MR2 matches the reach determination value data in step S437 (step S437; Yes), a normal pattern determination for reach loss shown in FIG. 9B is performed as a table for determining a variable display pattern. The work table 220B is selected (step S438). As a specific example, the CPU 111 sets the head address of the table data constituting the normal pattern determination table 220B stored in the ROM 112 to the table pointer in the process of step S438. As a result, when the effect mode is the normal effect mode, the normal pattern determination table 220B for reach lose is selected in response to the variable display result of the decorative symbol being the determined decorative symbol of the reach lose combination.

  If the random value MR2 does not match the reach determination value data in step S437 (step S437; No), a normal pattern for normal loss shown in FIG. 9A is used as a table for determining the variable display pattern. The determination table 220A is selected (step S439). As a specific example, in the process of step S439, the CPU 111 sets the head address of the table data constituting the normal pattern determination table 220A stored in the ROM 112 in the table pointer. As a result, when the effect mode is the normal effect mode, the normal pattern determining table 220A for normal lose is selected in response to the variable display result of the decorative symbol being the final decorative symbol of the normal lose combination. The

  After executing any of the processes of steps S433, S435, S438, and S439, numerical data indicating the random display pattern determining random value MR3 updated by the random number circuit 114 or the like is extracted (step S440). Then, based on the random value MR3 extracted in step S440, the variable display pattern determination table selected in any of the processes in steps S433, S435, S438, and S439 is referred to, thereby changing the variable corresponding to the random value MR3. After the display pattern is determined (step S441), the normal effect mode pattern determination process is terminated.

  If the effect mode designation buffer value is not “00H” in step S221 shown in FIG. 28 (step S221; No), it is determined whether or not the buffer value is “01H” (step S223). Here, when the effect mode designation buffer value is “01H”, it indicates that the effect mode is the special effect mode.

  If the effect mode designation buffer value is “01H” in step S223 (step S223; Yes), the special effect mode pattern determination process shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 30 and 31 is executed (step S224). In the special effect mode pattern determination process shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the CPU 111 first determines whether or not the probability variation flag is on (step S451 in FIG. 30).

  When the probability variation flag is off in step S451 (step S451; No), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S452). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S452; Yes), for example, by determining whether or not the big hit type determination buffer value read from the game control buffer setting unit 165 is “02H”, the special symbol It is determined whether or not the variable display result of the decorative design is determined to be “suddenly probable” (step S453).

  When it is not determined in advance in step S453 that “suddenly probable change” is made (step S453; No), a variable display pattern determination table for determining a variable display pattern is shown in FIG. The first special time pattern determination table 221C for jackpot is selected (step S454). As a specific example, in the process of step S454, the CPU 111 sets the top address of the table data constituting the first special time pattern determination table 221C stored in the ROM 112 in the table pointer. As a result, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state and the production mode is the special production mode, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “normal jackpot” or “probability big jackpot”. The first special time pattern determination table 221C for the big hit is selected in response to the fact that the 15-round big hit is determined in advance.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S452 (step S452; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S455). Then, if it is determined in advance in step S453 that “suddenly certain change” (step S453; Yes), or if the small hit flag is on in step S455 (step S455; Yes), it is variable. As the variable display pattern determination table for determining the display pattern, the first special time pattern determination table 221D for sudden probability change / small hit shown in FIG. 10D is selected (step S456). As a specific example, the CPU 111 sets the head address of the table data constituting the first special time pattern determination table 221D stored in the ROM 112 to the table pointer in the process of step S456. As a result, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state and the production mode is the special production mode, as a result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as “sudden probability change” or “small hit” The first special time pattern determination table 221D for sudden probability change and small hitting is selected in response to the fact that the predetermined determination for deriving and displaying the determined decorative symbol that becomes a chance is performed.

  If the small hit flag is off in step S455 (step S455; No), numerical data indicating the reach determination random number MR2 updated by the random number circuit 114 or the like is extracted (step S457). Then, by determining whether or not the random number MR2 extracted in step S457 matches the predetermined reach determination value data, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is to be reached (step S458). ).

  When the random value MR2 matches the reach determination value data in step S458 (step S458; Yes), the first special time pattern for reach loss shown in FIG. 10B is used as a table for determining the variable display pattern. The determination table 221B is selected (step S459). As a specific example, the CPU 111 sets the head address of the table data constituting the first special time pattern determination table 221B stored in the ROM 112 to the table pointer in the process of step S459. Accordingly, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state and the production mode is the special production mode, the variable display result of the decoration design is used as the final decorative design of the reach lose combination. The first special time pattern determination table 221B for reach lose is selected.

  If the random value MR2 does not match the reach determination value data in step S458 (step S458; No), the table is used to determine the variable display pattern as a table for determining the variable display pattern as shown in FIG. The time pattern determination table 221A is selected (step S460). As a specific example, in the process of step S460, the CPU 111 sets the top address of the table data constituting the first special time pattern determination table 221A stored in the ROM 112 in the table pointer. Accordingly, when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal game state and the effect mode is the special effect mode, the variable display result of the decorative pattern corresponds to the fixed decorative pattern of the normal lose combination. Thus, the first special time pattern determination table 221A for normal lose is selected.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S454, S456, S459, and S460, numerical data indicating the random display pattern determining random number value MR3 updated by the random number circuit 114 or the like is extracted (step S461). Then, based on the random value MR3 extracted in step S461, the variable display pattern determination table selected in any of the processes in steps S454, S456, S459, and S460 is referred to, thereby changing the variable corresponding to the random value MR3. A display pattern is determined (step S462).

  If the probability variation flag is on in step S451 (step S451; Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S463 in FIG. 31). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S463; Yes), for example, by determining whether or not the big hit type determination buffer value read from the game control buffer setting unit 165 is “03H”, the special symbol It is determined whether or not the variable display result of the decorative design is determined to be “suddenly probable” (step S464).

  When it is not determined in advance in step S464 that “suddenly probable change” is made (step S464; No), a variable display pattern determination table for determining a variable display pattern is shown in FIG. The second special time pattern determination table 222C for jackpot is selected (step S465). As a specific example, in the process of step S465, the CPU 111 sets the head address of the table data constituting the second special time pattern determination table 222C stored in the ROM 112 in the table pointer. As a result, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation gaming state and the rendering mode is the special rendering mode, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot”. The second special time pattern determination table 222C for the big hit is selected in response to the fact that the 15-round big hit is determined in advance.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S463 (step S463; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S466). Then, if it is determined in advance in step S464 that “sudden probability change” has been determined in advance (step S464; Yes), or if the small hit flag is on in step S466 (step S466; Yes), it is variable. As the variable display pattern determination table for determining the display pattern, the second special time pattern determination table 222D for sudden probability variation / small hits shown in FIG. 11D is selected (step S467). As a specific example, in the process of step S467, the CPU 111 sets the head address of the table data constituting the second special time pattern determination table 222D stored in the ROM 112 in the table pointer. As a result, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation gaming state and the performance mode is the special performance mode, as a result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as “sudden probability variation” or “small hit” The second special time pattern determination table 222D for sudden probability change / small hitting is selected in response to the fact that the predetermined determination for deriving and displaying the determined decorative symbol that becomes the chance is performed.

  If the small hit flag is off in step S466 (step S466; No), numerical data indicating the reach determination random number value MR2 updated by the random number circuit 114 or the like is extracted (step S468). Then, by determining whether or not the random value MR2 extracted in step S468 matches the predetermined reach determination value data, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is set to reach (step S469). ).

  When the random value MR2 matches the reach determination value data in step S469 (step S469; Yes), the second special time pattern for reach loss shown in FIG. 11B is used as a table for determining the variable display pattern. The determination table 222B is selected (step S470). As a specific example, the CPU 111 sets the head address of the table data constituting the second special time pattern determination table 222B stored in the ROM 112 to the table pointer in the process of step S470. Accordingly, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation gaming state and the rendering mode is the special rendering mode, the variable display result of the decorative symbol is set as the final decorative symbol of the reach lose combination. The second special time pattern determination table 222B for reach lose is selected.

  If the random value MR2 does not match the reach determination value data in step S469 (step S469; No), the table is used to determine the variable display pattern as a table for determining the variable display pattern as shown in FIG. The time pattern determination table 222A is selected (step S471). As a specific example, the CPU 111 sets the head address of the table data constituting the second special time pattern determination table 222A stored in the ROM 112 in the process of step S471 in the table pointer. Thereby, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation gaming state, and the production mode is the special production mode, the variable display result of the decoration design corresponds to the fixed decoration design of the normal lose combination. Thus, the second special time pattern determination table 222A for normal loss is selected.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S465, S467, S470, and S471, numerical data indicating the random display pattern determining random value MR3 updated by the random number circuit 114 or the like is extracted (step S472). Then, based on the random value MR3 extracted in step S472, the variable display pattern determination table selected in any of the processes in steps S465, S467, S470, and S471 is referred to, so that the variable corresponding to the random value MR3. A display pattern is determined (step S473).

  After executing the process of step S473, it is determined whether or not the variable display pattern determined in step S473 is a variable display pattern of reach lose C (step S474). Here, the variable display pattern of reach lose C can be determined when the second special pattern determination table 222B for reach lose is selected in step S470. If the variable display pattern of reach lose C has been determined (step S474; Yes), the effect mode designation buffer value is set to “02H” (step S475), and the special effect mode pattern determination process is terminated. . Thus, the effect mode designation buffer value is set to “02H” in step S475, whereby the effect mode shifts from the special effect mode to the specific effect mode. On the other hand, when the variable display pattern other than the reach lose C is determined (step S474; No), the process of step S475 is skipped, and the special effect mode pattern determination process is terminated.

  If the effect mode designation buffer value is not “01H” in step S223 shown in FIG. 28 (step S223; No), it is determined whether or not the buffer value is “02H” (step S225). Here, when the effect mode designation buffer value is “02H”, it indicates that the effect mode is the specific effect mode.

  If the effect mode designation buffer value is not “02H” in step S225 (step S225; No), it is determined that the effect mode designation buffer value is not an appropriate value, and predetermined error processing is executed. (Step S226), the variable display pattern setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the effect mode designation buffer value is “02H” in step S225 (step S225; Yes), the pattern determination process in the specific effect mode shown in the flowchart of FIG. 32 is executed (step S227).

  In the specific effect mode pattern determination process shown in FIG. 32, the CPU 111 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S481). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S481; Yes), for example, by determining whether or not the big hit type determination buffer value read from the game control buffer setting unit 165 is “03H”, the special symbol It is determined whether or not the variable display result of the decorative design is determined to be “suddenly probable” (step S482).

  When it is not determined in advance in step S482 that “suddenly probable change” is made (step S482; No), a variable display pattern determination table for determining a variable display pattern is shown in FIG. The second special time pattern determination table 222C for jackpot is selected (step S483). As a specific example, the CPU 111 sets the top address of the table data constituting the second special time pattern determination table 222C stored in the ROM 112 in the process of step S483, in the table pointer. Accordingly, when the production mode is the specific production mode, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative design is determined in advance as 15 round big hits such as “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”. The second special time pattern determination table 222C for jackpot is selected.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S481 (step S481; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S484). Then, if it is determined in advance in step S482 that “suddenly probable change” is made (step S482; Yes), or if the small hit flag is on in step S484 (step S484; Yes), the variable is changed. As the variable display pattern determination table for determining the display pattern, the second special time pattern determination table 222D for sudden probability variation / small hits shown in FIG. 11D is selected (step S485). As a specific example, the CPU 111 sets the head address of the table data constituting the second special time pattern determination table 222D stored in the ROM 112 to the table pointer in the process of step S485. As a result, when the production mode is the specific production mode, a pre-decision is made for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol that becomes a chance as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, such as “suddenly probable change” or “small hit”. In response to this, the second special time pattern determination table 222D for sudden probability change / small hit is selected.

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S484 (step S484; No), numerical data indicating the reach determination random value MR2 updated by the random number circuit 114 or the like is extracted (step S486). Then, by determining whether or not the random number value MR2 extracted in step S486 matches the predetermined reach determination value data, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is to be reached (step S487). ).

  If the random value MR2 matches the reach determination value data in step S487 (step S487; Yes), the second special time for reach loss shown in FIG. 11B is used as a table for determining the variable display pattern. The pattern determination table 222B is selected (step S488). As a specific example, the CPU 111 sets the head address of the table data constituting the second special time pattern determination table 222B stored in the ROM 112 in the process of step S488 in the table pointer. As a result, when the effect mode is the specific effect mode, the second special time pattern determination table 222B for reach lose is selected in response to the variable display result of the ornament symbol being the determined ornament symbol of the reach lose combination. The

  If the random value MR2 does not match the reach determination value data in step S487 (step S487; No), the second special for normal loss shown in FIG. 11A is used as a table for determining the variable display pattern. The time pattern determination table 222A is selected (step S489). As a specific example, in the process of step S489, the CPU 111 sets the top address of the table data constituting the second special time pattern determination table 222A stored in the ROM 112 to the table pointer. Thus, when the effect mode is the specific effect mode, the second special time pattern determination table 222A for normal lose corresponds to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the decorative symbol is set as the final decorative symbol of the normal lose combination. Selected.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S483, S485, S488, and S489, numerical data indicating the random display pattern determining random value MR3 updated by the random number circuit 114 or the like is extracted (step S490). Then, based on the random value MR3 extracted in step S490, the variable display pattern determination table selected in any of the processes of steps S483, S485, S488, and S489 is referred to, thereby changing the variable corresponding to the random value MR3. After determining the display pattern (step S491), the pattern determination process in the specific effect mode is terminated.

  In this way, the pattern determination process in the normal effect mode is executed in step S222 shown in FIG. 28, the pattern determination process in the special effect mode is executed in step S224, or the specific effect is performed in step S227. When the variable display pattern is determined by executing the mode pattern determination process, data indicating the determined variable display pattern may be set in the pattern data buffer as a pattern data buffer value. At this time, the data set in the pattern data buffer is used as EXT data in the variable display start command transmitted to the effect control board 12, and the determined variable display pattern and the corresponding variable display time can be specified. Anything is acceptable. Alternatively, by setting the address in which the EXT data corresponding to the determined variable display pattern is stored in the variable display pattern table 210 shown in FIG. The EXT data of the start command may be specified.

  After executing any of the normal effect mode pattern determining process in step S222, the special effect mode pattern determining process in step S224, and the specific effect mode pattern determining process in step S227 shown in FIG. The corresponding variable display time is specified (step S228). At this time, a timer initial value corresponding to the specified variable display time may be set in a special symbol process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 163. Thereafter, settings are made to transmit a variable display start command, a display result notification command, and a special figure hold memory number notification command as an effect control command for variable display start (step S229). For example, in the process of step S229, the CPU 111 uses the transmission command provided in the RAM 113 as the work area to set the head address of the table data constituting the variable display start command table 230 as shown in FIG. Set to pointer. When the setting in step S229 is performed, every time the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 22 is executed after the variable display pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 applies to the effect control board 12. Thus, a variable display start command, a display result notification command, and a special figure hold memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted.

  Subsequent to the process of step S229, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variable display process (step S230), and then the variable display pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 33 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. 33, the CPU 111 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S241). At this time, if the big hit flag is turned on (step S241; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S252). For example, in the process of step S242, the CPU 111 sets a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit start presentation waiting time in the special symbol process timer.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S242, setting for transmitting a big hit start command is performed (step S243). For example, in the process of step S243, the CPU 111 sets the start address of the table data constituting the jackpot start command table stored in the ROM 112 in the transmission command pointer. At this time, the head address of the jackpot start command table corresponding to the jackpot start information buffer value read from the game control buffer setting unit 165 may be set. When the setting in step S243 is performed, the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 22 is executed after the special symbol stop process is completed, so that the main board 11 performs the effect control board 12. A jackpot start command is sent.

  After executing the process of step S243, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S244), and the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off (step S245). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” that is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S246), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S241 (step S241; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S247). At this time, if the small hit flag is ON (step S247; Yes), the small hit start start waiting time is set (step S248). For example, in the process of step S248, the CPU 111 sets a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the small hit start time production waiting time in the special symbol process timer.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S248, setting for transmitting a small hitting start command is performed (step S249). For example, in the process of step S249, the CPU 111 sets the head address of the table data constituting the small hitting start command table stored in the ROM 112 in the transmission command pointer. When the setting in step S249 is performed, the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 22 is executed after the special symbol stop process is finished, so that the main board 11 performs the effect control board 12. A small hit start command is sent.

  After executing the process of step S249, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S250). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “8” which is a value corresponding to the small hit pre-release processing (step S251), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the small hit flag is off in step S247 (step S247; No), the demo display flag is cleared and turned off (step S252). Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S253), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the post-winner opening post-processing executed in step S116 of FIG. 34, first, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the number of times of opening of the big prize opening has reached a predetermined maximum number of times of opening (step S261). For example, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the big winning opening opening count value read from the game control counter setting unit 164 matches the maximum winning opening release count maximum value buffer value read from the game control buffer setting unit 165. . If they match, it is determined that the maximum number of times of opening has been reached.

  When the maximum number of times of opening has been reached in step S261 (step S261; Yes), a big hit end presentation waiting time is set (step S262). Thereafter, a setting for transmitting a jackpot end command is performed (step S263). For example, in the process of step S263, the CPU 111 sets the head address of the table data constituting the jackpot end command table stored in the ROM 112 in the transmission command pointer. At this time, the head address of the jackpot end command table corresponding to the jackpot end information buffer value read from the game control buffer setting unit 165 may be set. When the setting in step S263 is performed, the command control processing in step S17 shown in FIG. 22 is executed after the end of the special winning opening opening process, so that the main board 11 changes to the effect control board 12. On the other hand, a jackpot end command is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S263, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S264), and then the process after opening the big prize opening is ended. If the maximum number of times of opening has not been reached in step S261 (step S261; No), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” that is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening. From (Step S265), the post-opening after the special winning opening is finished.

  FIG. 35 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. 35, first, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S271). At this time, if the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed (step S271; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  When the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S271 (step S271; Yes), the big hit type determination buffer value is read from the game control buffer setting unit 165 (step S272). Subsequently, the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 and the effect mode designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 165 are set corresponding to the buffer value read in step S272 (step S273). ). FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the setting in step S273.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in step S273, when the big hit type determination buffer value read in step S272 is “00H”, the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off, and the effect mode designation buffer value is set to “ 00H ". Thereby, after the big hit gaming state based on the normal big hit is completed, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be shifted to the normal gaming state, and the production mode can be set to the normal production mode. On the other hand, if the jackpot type determination buffer value read in step S272 is “01H” or “03H”, the probability variation flag is set to the on state and the effect mode designation buffer value is set to “02H”. Set. As a result, after the big hit gaming state based on the probability variation big hit or after the big hit gaming state based on the sudden change in the probability changing gaming state, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed to the probability changing gaming state. In addition to the transition, the effect mode can be set to the specific effect mode. If the jackpot type determination buffer value read in step S272 is “02H”, the probability variation flag is set to the on state and the effect mode designation buffer value is set to “01H”. Thereby, after the big hit gaming state based on sudden change in probability in the normal gaming state is ended, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shifted to the probability changing gaming state, and the effect mode is set to the special effect mode. be able to.

  After the setting in step S273, the demo display flag is cleared and turned off (step S274), and the big hit type determination buffer value is initialized to the initial value “00H” ( Step S275). Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to “0” (step S276), the big hit end processing is ended.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the small hit release post-processing executed in step S120 of FIG. In the small hit opening post-processing shown in FIG. 37, the CPU 111 first determines whether or not the number of times of opening the big winning opening has reached a predetermined number of small hit opening times (for example, “2”) (step). S291). For example, the CPU 111 determines whether or not the big winning opening opening count value read from the game control counter setting unit 164 matches the numerical value stored in advance in the ROM 112 or the like as the small hit opening count. If they match, it is determined that the number of small hits has been reached.

  If the number of small hits is reached in step S291 (step S291; Yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on (step S292). At this time, if the probability variation flag is off (step S292; No), the effect mode designation buffer value is set to “01H” (step S293). Thereby, after the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” in the normal gaming state, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state before the small hitting. The production mode can be shifted to the special production mode.

  If the probability variation flag is on in step S292 (step S292; Yes), the process of step S293 is skipped. Thereby, after the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” in the probability variation gaming state, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation gaming state before the small hit. The production mode can be continued from the production mode before the small hit, and for example, the production mode can be prevented from changing, for example, from the specific production mode to the special production mode.

  Thereafter, the CPU 111 clears the demo display flag (step S294), updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “0” (step S295), and ends the small hit release post-processing. If the number of small hits at the time of the small hit is not reached in step S291 (step S291; No), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “8” which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit release process. From (step S296), the small post-opening post-processing is terminated.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S17 of FIG. 23 as the command control process. When the command control process shown in FIG. 38 is started, the CPU 111 first determines whether there is a transmission command (step S131). For example, in the process of step S131, the CPU 111 reads stored data at an address specified by a transmission command pointer provided in the RAM 113, and whether or not the read data is setting data for transmitting a valid effect control command. Determine. As a specific example, when the read data is data corresponding to null data “00H” or a predetermined end code, it is determined that the read data is not setting data for transmitting an effective effect control command. On the other hand, for example, when the first bit (bit 7) of the read data is “1”, when the data can be set as MODE data in the effect control command, an effective effect control command is transmitted. It is determined that the setting data. Then, it is determined that there is a transmission command in response to the determination that the read data is setting data for transmitting a valid effect control command.

  If there is no transmission command in step S131 (step S131; No), the command control process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when there is a transmission command (step S131; Yes), the stored data at the address specified by the transmission command pointer is read to read the setting data stored in the specified command table (step S132). ). Then, in order to transmit the setting data read in step S132 as MODE data in the effect control command, an output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12 among the output ports included in the input / output port 115 (effect The control command output port is set (step S133).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S133, for example, data indicating an ON state is set in an output port for transmitting an effect control INT signal to the effect control board 12 among the output ports included in the input / output port 115. Then, output of the production control INT signal is started (step S134). Then, after waiting for a predetermined time (for example, about 1 microsecond) to elapse (step S135), the output of the effect control INT signal is stopped (step S136), and the predetermined time (for example, about 2.5 microsecond) is reached. Wait until the time elapses (step S137).

  After executing the processing in step S137, the value of the transmission command pointer is incremented by 1 (step S138), and the stored data at the address specified by the updated transmission command pointer is read to thereby specify the specified command table. The next setting data stored in is read (step S139). At this time, based on the read data in step S139, it is determined whether or not to refer to the extended data stored in various buffers provided in the game control buffer setting unit 165 (step S140). For example, when the first bit (bit 7) in the read data in step S139 is “1”, it is determined that the extended data is referred to, and when it is “0”, it is determined that the extended data is not referred to. .

  If it is determined in step S140 that the extended data is referred to (step S140; Yes), the extended data is read from a predetermined buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 165 (step S141).

  For example, in the variable display start command table 230 shown in FIG. 12, the second byte of the variable display start command setting data is the data set in the pattern data buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 165 as the extension data. As long as the setting data is read out as Alternatively, the second byte of the setting data for the variable display start command is the data specified by the pattern pointer provided in the RAM 113 among the EXT data for each variable display pattern stored in the variable display pattern table 210 as the extension data. It may be setting data for reading. By reading the extension data corresponding to the variable display start command setting data in this way, it is possible to determine the variable display start command to be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  For example, in the variable display start command table 230 shown in FIG. 12, the second byte of the display result notification command setting data is the data set in the fixed special symbol buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 165. Any setting data for reading out as extended data may be used. Thus, by reading the extension data corresponding to the display result notification command setting data, it is possible to determine the display result notification command to be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  When it is determined in step S140 that there is no reference to the extended data (step S140; No), after the process of step S141 is executed, the read data in either of the processes of step S139 or S141 is used as the effect control command. In order to transmit the data as EXT data, the effect control command output port included in the input / output port 115 is set (step S142). That is, if it is determined in step S140 that the extension data is not referenced, the read data in the process of step S139 is set in the output port for the effect control command, while it is determined that the extension data is referenced in step S140. If so, the read data in the process of step S141 is set in the production control command output port.

  Thereafter, in the same manner as the processes in steps S134 to S137, the production control INT signal is output until a predetermined time elapses, and then the process for stopping the output is executed (steps S143 to S146). Then, the value of the transmission command pointer is incremented by 1 (step S147), and the command control process is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. When the production control board 12 is supplied with the power supply voltage, the production control main process is executed by the CPU 131 provided in the production control microcomputer 120. In this effect control main process, a predetermined initialization process is executed to clear the RAM 133, set various initial values, and register a CTC (counter / timer circuit) (not shown) mounted on the effect control board 12. Settings are made. Thereafter, the CPU 131 executes a loop process until a timer interrupt occurs, for example, by monitoring a predetermined timer interrupt flag. For example, the CPU 131 generates a timer interrupt every 2 milliseconds. When this timer interrupt occurs, the timer interrupt flag is set by executing a predetermined timer interrupt process.

  In addition, the CPU 131 generates an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every 2 milliseconds. This interruption is an interruption that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal is generated, the CPU 131 automatically sets the interrupt prohibited state. It is preferable to issue (DI command).

  When the CPU 131 generates an interrupt when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process is executed and transmitted from the main board 11 via the signal relay board 14 or the like. The effect control command read from the predetermined input port that receives the received control signal is stored in the reception command buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 174. For 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 reception command buffer, and then the interrupt permission is set.

  When the CPU 131 monitors the timer interrupt flag and detects the occurrence of the timer interrupt, the command analysis process for analyzing the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the effect control process for controlling various effect operations Processing is executed.

  In the command analysis process, the received command stored in the received command buffer of the effect control buffer setting unit 174 is read, and various processes are executed according to the type of the read received command. For example, when the received command is a variable display start command, the EXT data in the variable display start command is stored in the variable display pattern buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 174, so that the variable display pattern or variable can be changed. Save the display time so that it can be specified. When the received command is a display result notification command, the EXT data in the display result notification command is stored in the display result buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 174, so that the type of display result can be changed. Save as identifiable.

  When the received command is a background designation command, by storing the EXT data in the background designation command in the background designation buffer provided in the presentation control buffer setting unit 174, the type of the background image, the presentation mode, etc. Save as identifiable. If the received command is a special figure reserved memory number notification command, the EXT data in the special figure reserved memory number notification command is stored in a special figure reserved memory number buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 174. , Save special figure pending storage number etc. can be specified. When the received command is a demonstration display command, for example, the demonstration display command is received by setting the demonstration display command reception flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 171 to the ON state. Save as possible.

  When the received command is a big hit start command, by storing the EXT data in the big hit start command in the big hit start command buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 174, together with the fact that the big hit start command has been received, Save big hit types and other information. When the received command is a jackpot end command, by storing the EXT data in the jackpot end command in the jackpot end command buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 174, together with the fact that the jackpot end command has been received, Save big hit types and other information. When the received command is a small hit start command, for example, the small hit start command has been received by setting the small hit start command reception flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 171 to an ON state. Etc. can be saved.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of a decorative symbol process process included in the effect control process executed by the CPU 131 provided in the effect control microcomputer 120. This decorative symbol process process is a process for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the variable display of decorative symbols in the image display device 5. In the decorative symbol process process shown in FIG. 39, the following processes of steps S160 to S166 are executed according to the value of the decorative symbol process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 171.

  The variable display start command reception waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the decorative symbol process flag is “0”. The variable display start command reception waiting process includes a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a variable display start command is received from the main board 11. Contains.

  The decorative symbol variable display setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the decorative symbol process flag is “1”. This decorative symbol variable display setting process is performed in order to perform various effects including variable display of decorative symbols in the image display device 5 in response to the start of the special symbol game, for example, FIG. 18 (A) to (C). The display control pattern tables 300A to 300C as shown in FIG. 5 include processing for selecting an effect control pattern corresponding to the set display mode from the one corresponding to the set effect mode.

  The decorative symbol variable display process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the decorative symbol process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variable display processing, the CPU 131 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 172, from the effect control pattern to display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc. Read production control data. According to the effect control data read at this time, for example, determination of display control commands to be transmitted to the display control board 13, sound output control of the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting control of the game effect lamp 9, etc. Various effects control during variable display is performed. Then, when an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative design is read from the effect control pattern, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the display control board 13 to confirm the variable display result of the decorative design. Display decorative designs.

  Here, when the end code is read from the effect control pattern, the fixed decorative symbols are swayed without being fixed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display portions in the image display device 5. It is only necessary to perform a temporary stop display in which the fluctuation state is changed and to confirm the display of the fixed decorative pattern in response to receiving the variable display end command from the main board 11. Alternatively, when an end code is read from the effect control pattern, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variables in the image display device 5 can be changed without receiving a variable display end command from the main board 11. The display of the confirmed decorative pattern on the display unit may be confirmed. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern indicated by the variable display start command has elapsed, the effect control board 12 and the display control board can be used without depending on the effect control command from the main board 11. It is possible to autonomously derive and display the determined decorative pattern as a variable display result on the side of 13. At this time, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the jackpot start command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer. Then, the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the big hit start waiting process.

  The big hit start waiting process in step S163 is a process executed when the value of the decorative symbol process flag is “3”. In this jackpot start waiting process, the CPU 131 determines whether or not a jackpot start command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the big hit start command is received, it is determined that the variable symbol display result is “big hit”, and the value of the decorative symbol process flag is set to “4” corresponding to the big hit effect processing. Update. On the other hand, when the small hit start command is received without receiving the big hit start command from the main board 11, it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display result is “small hit”, and the decorative symbol process flag is displayed. Is updated to “6”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect production process. Also, when neither the big hit start command nor the small hit start command is received and the effect control process timer times out, it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display result is “lost”, and the value of the decorative symbol process flag is set. Is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the decorative symbol process flag is “4”. In the jackpot effect processing, the CPU 131 displays a predetermined effect image corresponding to the jackpot gaming state by, for example, transmission of a display control command to the display control board 13, or performs an audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. The jackpot game is controlled such that the sound corresponding to the jackpot gaming state is output and the lighting / extinguishing operation of the game effect lamp 9 is controlled to turn on / off / flash according to the jackpot gaming state. Various effects control in the state is performed. When the round game executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the final round (for example, the 15th round, the second round, etc.), the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process. .

  The ending effect process in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the decorative symbol process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, for example, a display control command is transmitted to the display control board 13 to display a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or the game effect lamp 9 is displayed. The process of controlling the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state is included.

  The small hitting / medium effect process in step S166 is a process executed when the value of the decorative symbol process flag is “6”. This small hit effect processing is, for example, transmitting a display control command to the display control board 13 to display a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, Various effect controls are performed in the small hit gaming state, such as turning on the lamp 9.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start command reception waiting process executed in step S160 of FIG. In the variable display start command reception waiting process shown in FIG. 40, the CPU 131 first determines whether or not a variable display start command has been received, for example, by reading a variable display pattern buffer value from the effect control buffer setting unit 174. (Step S501).

  If no variable display start command is received in step S501 (step S501; No), it is determined whether or not the demonstration display flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 171 is on (step S502). . Here, the demonstration display flag is set to an on state by executing a process of step S505 described later, while being cleared to an off state by executing a process of step S514.

  If the demonstration display flag is off in step S502 (step S502; No), for example, it is determined whether or not the demonstration display command reception flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 171 is on. Thus, it is determined whether or not a demonstration display command has been received (step S503). If a demonstration display command is received (step S503; Yes), for example, a demonstration display effect control pattern is selected from the effect control pattern table 300D for various effects shown in FIG. 19 (step S504). As a specific example, the CPU 131 sets the start address of the demonstration display effect control pattern stored in the ROM 132 to the effect control pattern pointer provided in the RAM 133 as a work area in the process of step S504. At this time, the demonstration display flag is set to the on state (step S505). Thereafter, the effect control process timer setting value read from the demonstration display effect control pattern selected in step S503 is set in the effect control process timer as a timer initial value (step S506). Thus, settings for starting display of the demo screen are performed.

  If the demonstration display flag is on in step S502 (step S502; Yes), the effect control process timer value, which is the timer value in the effect control process timer, is updated by, for example, subtracting 1 (for example). Step S507). At this time, the updated effect control process timer value is compared with the effect control process timer determination value indicated by the demonstration display effect control pattern, thereby determining whether or not it matches any of the timer determination values. (Step S508). If any of the timer determination values matches (step S508; Yes), the display control data, sound control data, and lamp control data stored in the demonstration display effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value. Alternatively, various control data such as an end code is read (step S509).

  Following the processing in step S509, it is determined whether or not the control data read in step S509 is an end code (step S510). If the read control data is an end code (step S510; Yes), the process proceeds to step S506, and based on the effect control process timer setting value stored in the demonstration display effect control pattern, The timer initial value in the effect control process timer may be set again. On the other hand, if it is not an end code in step S510 (step S510; No), a command or process corresponding to the control data read in step S509 is performed (step S511).

  If the variable display start command is received in step S501 (step S501; Yes), it is determined whether or not the demonstration display flag is on (step S512). At this time, if the demonstration display flag is on (step S512; Yes), for example, the display on the display screen of the image display device 5 is temporarily erased, and settings for terminating the display of the demonstration screen are performed (step S513). ). When starting display of the demo screen in response to the reception of the demo display command in step S503, for example, each of the variable display of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5 is displayed. Information that can identify a display image before starting the display of the demo screen, such as data indicating decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the section, is stored in a pre-demo display information buffer provided in the RAM 133, and In the process of S513, based on the information stored in the pre-demo display information buffer, it is preferable to display the image before starting the display of the demo screen and then start the variable display of decorative symbols. Subsequent to the processing in step S513, the demonstration display flag is cleared and turned off (step S514). After executing the process of step S514 or when the demonstration display flag is OFF in step S512 (step S512; No), the value of the decorative symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variable display setting process. It is updated to a certain “1” (step S515).

  If no demonstration display command is received in step S503 (step S503; No), if it does not match the timer determination value in step S508 (step S508; No), or any of the processes in steps S506, S511, and S515 After executing this, it is determined whether or not a background designation command has been received, for example, by reading a background designation buffer value from the effect control buffer setting unit 174 (step S516). At this time, if the background designation command is not received (step S516; No), the variable display start command reception waiting process is terminated.

  If a background designation command is received in step S516 (step S516; Yes), settings for controlling to display the background image designated by the background designation command are performed (step S517). For example, in the process of step S517, the CPU 131 transmits a display control command corresponding to the background designation buffer value read from the effect control buffer setting unit 174 to the display control board 13, thereby displaying the designated background image. Control to be displayed on the display device 5 may be performed on the display control board 13 side. At this time, for example, the value of the effect mode specifying flag is updated by setting the background designation buffer value in the effect mode specifying flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 171 (step S518), and then a variable display start command The reception waiting process ends. In this way, it is only necessary for the effect control board 12 to be able to specify the effect mode from the value of the effect mode specifying flag updated in response to receiving the background designation command.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variable display setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variable display setting process, the CPU 131 first reads the variable display pattern buffer value from the effect control buffer setting unit 174, for example, so that the variable display pattern indicated by the variable display start command is changed to the normal loss pattern or It is determined whether the pattern is a loss pattern such as a reach loss pattern (step S531).

  If it is a loss pattern in step S531 (step S531; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a reach loss pattern among the loss patterns (step S532). If it is determined that the pattern is a reach loss pattern (step S532; Yes), a determined decorative symbol for the reach loss combination is determined (step S533). For example, in the process of step S533, the CPU 131 extracts numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol / left determined symbol, which is updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 134 or by software executed by the CPU 131, and the ROM 132 For example, the left determined decorative symbol derived and displayed on the “left” variable display portion of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols by referring to the left determined decorative symbol determining table stored in advance. Also, the decorative symbol having the same symbol number as the left determined decorative symbol is determined as the right determined decorative symbol derived and displayed on the “right” variable display portion of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Further, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by hardware such as a random number circuit 134 or software executed by the CPU 131 is extracted, and medium fixed decorative symbol determination stored in advance in the ROM 132 or the like is extracted. By referring to the table or the like, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is derived and displayed on the “medium” variable display portion of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols is determined. In this case, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol becomes 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, any value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the confirmed decorative symbol does not become a big hit combination but a reach-losing combination.

  If it is determined in step S532 that the pattern is not a reach loss pattern (step S532; No), based on the determination that the variable display pattern is a normal loss pattern, a variable display result of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is obtained. Then, the fixed decorative symbol of the normal lose combination is determined (step S534). For example, in the process of step S534, the CPU 131 extracts numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol / left determined symbol, which is updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 134 or by software executed by the CPU 131, and the ROM 132 The left determined decorative design is determined by referring to the left determined decorative design determining table stored in advance. In addition, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol, which is updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 134 or the software executed by the CPU 131, is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol design determining table stored in advance in the ROM 132 or the like. The medium-decorated decorative pattern is determined by referring to. Further, a numerical data indicating a random number for determining the right determined symbol, which is updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 134 or software executed by the CPU 131, is extracted, and a right determined decorative symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 132 or the like. The right fixed decorative design is determined by referring to. At this time, when the confirmed decorative symbol becomes a big hit combination or reach lose combination, for example, when the symbol number of the right confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (for example, By adding or subtracting “1”) to or from the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol, the determined decorative symbol may be corrected so as to be a normal lost combination instead of a big hit combination or reach lost combination.

  In addition, even when the confirmed decorative pattern is a combination of decorative symbols constituting a chance eye, an arbitrary value (for example, “1”) is added to the symbol number of any decorative symbol included in the confirmed decorative symbol or What is necessary is just to correct | amend so that a definite decorative pattern may not become a chance eye | texture by a subtraction etc. but a normal losing combination. Or in the process of step S534, you may make it determine the fixed decoration symbol which comprises a chance eye with a fixed probability. As described above, when the determined decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is determined in the process of step S534, the fixed decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol. The small hit game state and the big hit game state based on the result are not executed (false).

  If it is determined in step S531 that the pattern is not a loss pattern (step S531; No), it is determined whether or not the variable display pattern is a chance pattern (step S535). At this time, when it is determined that the pattern is a chance eye pattern (step S535; Yes), a confirmed decorative pattern constituting the “chance eye” is determined (step S536).

  If it is determined in step S535 that the pattern is not a chance eye pattern (step S535; No), based on the determination that the variable display pattern is a big hit pattern, for example, the display result buffer value from the effect control buffer setting unit 174 It is determined whether or not a display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S537). Here, in the process of step S537, when the display result buffer value is an invalid buffer value (for example, “FFH”, etc.) as the EXT data of the display result notification command, it is determined that the display result notification command has not been received. . Further, even if the buffer value is valid as EXT data for the display result notification command, the variable display result type corresponding to the buffer value is different from “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” corresponding to the big hit pattern. Even when the variable display pattern shown in the variable display start command and the display result type shown in the display result notification command do not match due to the display result type being displayed, the display result notification command is received. Judge that there is no.

  If a display result notification command is received in step S537 (step S537; Yes), for example, by determining whether the display result buffer value read from the effect control buffer setting unit 174 is “02H” or the like. On the main board 11 side, it is determined whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is determined in advance to be “probable big hit” (step S538).

  If it is determined in step S538 that it is determined in advance that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “probable big hit” (step S538; Yes), a finalized decorative symbol for the probable big hit combination is determined (step S539). ). For example, in the process of step S539, the CPU 131 extracts numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol / left determined symbol, which is updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 134 or by software executed by the CPU 131, and the ROM 132 For example, by referring to a probability variation symbol determination table stored in advance, a symbol to be determined as a certain decorative symbol among a plurality of types of probability variation symbols is determined.

  When no display result notification command is received in step S537 (step S537; No), or when it is determined in step S538 that it is not predetermined that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “probable big hit”. (Step S538; No), the determined decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is determined (Step S540). For example, in the process of step S540, the CPU 131 extracts numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the big hit symbol / left determined symbol, which is updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 134 or software executed by the CPU 131, and the ROM 132 By referring to a normal symbol determination table stored in advance, etc., a symbol to be determined as a decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. As a result, when the variable display pattern shown in the variable display start command is a big hit pattern but no display result notification command is received, the fixed decorative symbol of the normal big hit combination consisting of the normal symbols as the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed. Can be determined.

  After the determined decorative symbol is determined in any of the processes of steps S533, S534, S536, S539, and S540, for example, the data indicating the determined symbol determined in each processing is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 133. The confirmed decorative design is saved (step S541). Subsequently, buffer values corresponding to the determined confirmed decorative symbols are set in various buffers provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 174 (step S542). FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of buffer values set in various buffers in step S542. As shown in FIG. 42, in the process of step S542, buffer values corresponding to the confirmed decorative symbols are set in various buffers such as the confirmed decorative symbol determination buffer and the notification content determination buffer.

  After performing the process of step S542, the thing corresponding to the value of the effect mode specific flag is selected from the effect control pattern tables 300A to 300C shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C (step S543). For example, when the value of the effect mode specifying flag is “00H” corresponding to the normal effect mode, the effect control pattern table 300A for the normal effect mode shown in FIG. 18A is selected. On the other hand, when the value of the effect mode specifying flag is “01H” corresponding to the special effect mode, the effect control pattern table 300B for the special effect mode shown in FIG. 18B is selected. If the value of the effect mode specific flag is “02H” corresponding to the specific effect mode, the effect control pattern table 300C for the specific effect mode shown in FIG. 18C is selected. Then, among the plurality of types of effect control patterns stored in the effect control pattern table selected in step S543, the one corresponding to the variable display pattern is determined as the effect control pattern used during the variable display of the current decorative design. (Step S544). As a specific example, the CPU 131 sets the head address in the ROM 132 of the effect control pattern selected and determined from the effect control pattern table selected in step S543 in the process of step S544 in the effect control pattern pointer.

  Subsequent to the process of step S544, the CPU 131 sets the effect control process timer setting value read from the effect control pattern determined in step S544 as the timer initial value in the effect control process timer (step S545). Then, for example, by transmitting a display control command corresponding to the display control data included in the effect control pattern from the input / output port 135 to the display control board 13, the variable display of the decorative symbols on the image display device 5 is started. For this purpose (step S546). Thereafter, the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variable display process (step S547), and then the decorative symbol variable display setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the decorative symbol variable display process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variable display process, the CPU 131 first updates the effect control process timer value, for example, by subtracting 1 (step S561). Then, it is determined whether or not a variable display end command is waiting (step S562). Here, after executing the process of step S567, which will be described later, if the process of step S562 is executed again without updating the value of the decorative symbol process flag, it is determined that the variable display end command is waiting. Good.

  If the variable display end command is not waiting in step S562 (step S562; No), the effect control process timer value updated in step S561 and the effect control pattern in which the start address is set in the effect control pattern pointer It is determined whether or not it matches any one of the timer determination values by comparing with an effect control process timer determination value indicated by (step S563). At this time, if it does not match any timer determination value (step S563; No), the decorative symbol variable display in-process is terminated.

  If it matches the timer determination value in step S563 (step S563; Yes), display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, or end code stored in the effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value, etc. Various control data are read (step S564). Then, it is determined whether or not the control data read in step S564 is an end code (step S565). If it is determined in step S565 that the code is not an end code (step S565; No), a command or process corresponding to the control data read in step S564 is performed (step S566), and then the decorative design variable is changed. The displaying process is terminated.

  44 and 45 are flowcharts showing an example of the big hit effect processing executed in step S164 of FIG. 44 and 45, the CPU 131 first determines whether or not a jackpot end command has been received, for example, by reading a buffer value in a jackpot end command buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 174. Is determined (step S581 in FIG. 44).

  If the big hit end command is not received in step S581 (step S581; No), it is determined whether or not the promotion effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 171 is on (step S572). Here, the promotion effect in-progress flag is set to the on state by executing one of the processes of steps S592 and S596 described later, and is cleared to the off state by executing the process of step S601. It becomes.

  When the promotion effect flag is off in step S582 (step S582; No), for example, by determining whether or not the effect control process timer value matches a predetermined effect start determination value, etc. It is determined whether or not the execution timing of the promotion effect has come (step S583). At this time, when it is determined that it is the execution timing of the jackpot promotion effect (step S583; Yes), for example, from the jackpot start command buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 174, the lower byte of the jackpot start command Is read out (step S584).

  Following the processing in step S584, it is determined whether or not the read value in step S584 is “01H” (step S585). At this time, when it is determined that the read value is “01H” (step S585; Yes), the determined decorative symbol determination buffer value is read from the effect control buffer setting unit 174 (step S586). Then, it is determined whether or not the read value in step S586 is “01H” (step S587). Here, as shown in FIG. 4A, the jackpot start command # 1 whose EXT data is “01H” among the jackpot start commands is a special chart in which the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “probable bonus jackpot”. The pre-determined results are shown. Further, as shown in FIG. 42, the determined decorative symbol determination buffer value is set to “01H” corresponding to the fact that the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination. Then, when the main board 11 side makes a pre-determined “probable big hit”, it is determined that the display result notification command has not been received on the side of the effect control board 12 in step S537 shown in FIG. Sometimes, the EXT data of the big hit start command is “01H”, and the finalized symbol determination buffer value is “01H”.

  If it is determined in step S587 that the read value is “01H” (step S587; Yes), the promotion is successful during jackpot, updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 134 or by software executed by the CPU 131, for example. Numerical data indicating the random number SR1 for effect execution determination is extracted (step S588). Then, it is determined whether or not the random value SR1 extracted in step S588 matches predetermined performance execution determination value data (step S589). Here, the performance execution determination value data may be determined by table data constituting a successful performance execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 132 or the like.

  If the random value SR1 matches the effect execution determination value data in step S589 (step S589; Yes), a setting for starting the jackpot promotion success effect is performed (step S590). For example, in the process of step S590, the CPU 131 selects the jackpot / medium promotion success effect control pattern stored in the effect control pattern table 300D for various effects as shown in FIG. The head address of the successful effect control pattern is set in the effect control pattern pointer. Then, based on the control data read from the jackpot promotion promotion effect control pattern, setting the effect control process timer, transmitting a display control command to the display control board 13, and sound data to the sound control unit 121. By transmitting to the lamp, transmitting the lamp data to the lamp control unit 122, and the like, an effect operation that is a successful promotion during the big hit is started.

  After executing the process of step S590, data indicating “02H” corresponding to the notification that the game state is to be changed is set as the notification content determination buffer value (step S591). Then, after the promotion effect flag is set to the on state (step S592), the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  If the read value is not “01H” in step S585 (step S585; No), or if the random value SR1 does not match the effect execution determination value data in step S589 (step S589; No), for example, a random number circuit Numerical data indicating the random number SR2 for determining the execution of the big hit middle promotion failure effect, which is updated by hardware such as 134 or software executed by the CPU 131, is extracted (step S593 in FIG. 45). Then, it is determined whether or not the random value SR2 extracted in step S593 matches predetermined performance execution determination value data (step S594). Here, the performance execution determination value data used in step S594 may be the same data as the data used in step S589 shown in FIG. 44, or may be different data. For example, the effect execution determination value data used in step S594 is used in step S589 of FIG. 44 by table data constituting a failure effect execution determination table different from the successful effect execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 132 or the like. It is only necessary to be determined as data different from the data to be generated.

  If the random value SR2 matches the effect execution determination value data in step S594 (step S594; Yes), a setting for starting the jackpot promotion promotion effect is performed (step S595). For example, in the process of step S595, the CPU 131 selects a jackpot / medium promotion failure effect control pattern stored in the effect control pattern table 300D for various effects as shown in FIG. The head address of the failure effect control pattern is set in the effect control pattern pointer. Then, based on the control data read from the jackpot promotion promotion effect control pattern, setting the effect control process timer, transmitting a display control command to the display control board 13, and sound data to the sound control unit 121. By transmitting to the lamp, transmitting the lamp data to the lamp control unit 122, and the like, an effect operation that becomes a promotion failure effect during the big hit is started. At this time, after the promotion effect flag is set to the on state (step S596), the big hit effect process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S583 in FIG. 44 that it is not the execution timing of the big hit promotion effect (step S583; No), or when it is determined in step S587 that the read value is not “01H” (step S587; No), or when the random value SR2 does not match the effect execution determination value data in step S594 shown in FIG. 45 (step S594; No), the number of rounds that is the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state is determined. Settings for executing a predetermined big hit production are performed (step S597). For example, the CPU 131 identifies the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state from a predetermined round number notification command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 in the process of step S597. When the number of rounds is updated, the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated number of rounds is read from the effect control pattern table 300D for various effects and the effect control process timer is set. Thereafter, every time the timer value in the effect control process timer matches any of the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n, a display control command corresponding to the display control data corresponding to the determination value is given to the display control board 13. Transmitting the sound data corresponding to the sound control data corresponding to the determination value to the sound control unit 121, and transmitting the lamp data corresponding to the lamp control data corresponding to the determination value to the lamp control unit 122. For example, an effect operation that is an effect during a big hit is executed. After executing the process of step S597, the big hit effect process is terminated.

  When the promoted effect flag is on in step S582 (step S582; Yes), for example, based on the effect control process timer value, the effect control data read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value, and the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the end timing of the jackpot promotion effect has come (step S598). At this time, if it is not the end timing of the jackpot promotion effect (step S598; No), for example, a display control command is transmitted to the display control board 13 or audio data is transmitted to the sound control unit 121. Settings are made to control the execution of the jackpot promotion effect according to the effect control process timer value and the effect control pattern, such as transmission of the lamp data to the lamp control unit 122 (step S599). After performing the process of step S599, the big hit effect process is terminated.

  When it is the end timing of the jackpot promotion effect in step S598 (step S598; Yes), for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the display control board 13, or predetermined audio data is transmitted to the sound control unit. The setting for ending the jackpot promotion effect is performed by transmitting to 121, transmitting predetermined lamp data to the lamp control unit 122, and the like (step S600). At this time, after the promotion effect flag is cleared and turned off (step S601), the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  When a jackpot end command is received in step S581 (step S581; Yes), for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the display control board 13, or predetermined sound data is transmitted to the sound control unit 121. The setting for ending the big hit effect is performed by transmitting to the lamp, transmitting predetermined lamp data to the lamp control unit 122, and the like (step S602). At this time, the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process (step S603), and then the big hit effect process is terminated.

  46 and 47 are flowcharts showing an example of the ending effect process executed in step S165 of FIG. In the ending effect process shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, the CPU 131 first determines whether or not the ending effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 171 is on (step S611 in FIG. 46). Here, the ending effect flag is set to an on state by executing a process in step S624, which will be described later, while being cleared to an off state by executing a process in step S628.

  If the ending effect flag is OFF in step S611 (step S611; No), for example, from the big hit end command buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 174, the EXT data that is the lower byte of the big hit end command Is read (step S612). Then, it is determined whether or not the read value in step S612 is “01H” (step S614). Here, as shown in FIG. 4B, the jackpot end command # 1 with EXT data “01H” among the jackpot end commands is a special chart in which the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “probable big hit”. The pre-determined results are shown.

  If the read value is a value other than “01H” in step S614 (step S614; No), it is determined whether or not the read value is “02H” (step S615). Here, as shown in FIG. 4B, the jackpot end command # 2 with the EXT data “02H” among the jackpot end commands is a special chart in which the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “normal jackpot”. The pre-determined results are shown.

  If the read value is “01H” in step S614 (step S614; Yes), the notification content determination buffer value is read from the effect control buffer setting unit 174 (step S616). Then, it is determined whether or not the read value in step S616 is “01H” (step S617). Here, as shown in FIG. 42, the notification content determination buffer value is set to “01H” corresponding to the fact that the confirmed decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination. In addition, when a notification that the success success promotion effect during the big hit is executed and the probability variation gaming state is set is performed, data indicating “02H” is set in the notification content determination buffer in step S592 of FIG. That is, when the read value in step S616 is “01H”, a fixed decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is derived as a variable display result of the decorative symbol even though the probability variation gaming state is entered after the big winning gaming state is ended. After being displayed, there is no notification that the game state is likely to change.

  If the read value is “01H” in step S617 (step S617; Yes), a setting for starting the ending promotion success effect is performed (step S618). For example, in the process of step S618, the CPU 131 reads the effect control pattern for the ending promotion success effect from the effect control pattern table 300D for various effects, and then sets the effect control process timer, which is included in the effect control pattern. Transmitting a display control command corresponding to the display control data to be transmitted to the display control board 13, transmitting audio data corresponding to the audio control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control unit 121, an effect control pattern By transmitting the lamp data corresponding to the lamp control data included in the lamp control unit 122 to the lamp control unit 122, an effect operation that is a successful ending promotion effect is started. At this time, data indicating “02H”, which is a buffer value corresponding to the notification of the probability change gaming state, is set in the notification content determination buffer (step S619).

  If the read value is “02H” in step S615 (step S615; Yes), for example, numerical data indicating the ending promotion failure effect execution random number SR3 updated by the random number circuit 134 or the like is extracted ( Step S620). Then, it is determined whether or not the random value SR3 extracted in step S620 matches predetermined effect execution determination value data (step S621). Here, the performance execution determination value data used in step S621 may be the same data as the data used in step S589 in FIG. 44 or step S594 in FIG. 45, or may be different data. . For example, the production execution determination value data used in step S621 is based on table data that constitutes an ending failure production execution determination table different from the success production execution determination table and the failure production execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 132 or the like. What is necessary is just to be defined as data different from the data used in step S589 of FIG. 44 or step S594 of FIG.

  If the random value SR3 matches the effect execution determination value data in step S621 (step S621; Yes), settings for starting the ending promotion failure effect are performed (step S622). For example, in the process of step S622, the CPU 131 reads the effect control pattern for the ending promotion failure effect from the effect control pattern table 300D for various effects, and then sets the effect control process timer, which is included in the effect control pattern. Transmitting a display control command corresponding to the display control data to be transmitted to the display control board 13, transmitting audio data corresponding to the audio control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control unit 121, an effect control pattern The lamp operation corresponding to the lamp control data included in the lamp is transmitted to the lamp control unit 122, etc., thereby starting an effect operation that becomes an ending promotion failure effect.

  If the read value is not “02H” in step S615 (step S615; No), or if the read value is not “01H” in step S617 (step S617; No), the random value SR3 is rendered in step S621. If it does not match the execution determination value data (step S621; No), a setting for starting a predetermined no-promotion ending effect is performed (step S623). For example, in the process of step S623, the CPU 131 reads the effect control pattern for the non-promotion ending effect from the effect control pattern table 300D for various effects, and then sets the effect control process timer, and is included in the effect control pattern. Transmitting a display control command corresponding to the display control data to be transmitted to the display control board 13, transmitting audio data corresponding to the audio control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control unit 121, an effect control pattern The lamp operation corresponding to the lamp control data included in the is transmitted to the lamp control unit 122, etc., thereby causing the production operation to be a non-elevated ending production.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S619, S622, and S623, the ending effect flag is set to the on state (step S624), and the ending effect process is terminated.

  If the ending effect flag is on in step S611 (step S611; Yes), for example, based on the effect control process timer value, effect control data read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value, and the like. It is determined whether or not the end timing of various ending effects such as an ending promotion effect and a non-promotion ending effect has come (step S625 in FIG. 47). At this time, if it is not the end timing of the ending effect (step S625; No), for example, a display control command is transmitted to the display control board 13, audio data is transmitted to the sound control unit 121, lamp data Is set to control the execution of the ending effect according to the effect control process timer value and the effect control pattern, such as transmitting to the lamp control unit 122 (step S626). After performing the process of step S626, the ending effect process is terminated.

  When it is the end timing of the ending effect in step S625 (step S625; Yes), for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the display control board 13, or predetermined audio data is sent to the sound control unit 121. Is transmitted, predetermined lamp data is transmitted to the lamp control unit 122, etc., and settings for ending the ending effect are made (step S627). At this time, the ending effect flag is cleared and turned off (step S628).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S628, the CPU 131 sets data indicating “00H” in the fixed symbol determination buffer (step S629) and sets data indicating “00H” in the notification content determination buffer (step S630). ), Processing for initializing various buffers is executed. At this time, the process of initializing various buffers provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 174 is not limited to the fixed decorative symbol determination buffer and the notification content determination buffer. Thereafter, the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value (step S631), and then the ending effect process is ended.

  Next, an example of a specific operation in the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the player operates the operation knob 30, a game ball is launched into the game area and driven. Then, in response to the game ball winning a start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6, the special symbol display device 4 performs variable display of the special symbol game or the decorative symbol on the image display device 5. The execution condition for this is satisfied. Thereafter, when a start condition for starting the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 is satisfied, the CPU 111 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 performs the processing of steps S202 to S207 shown in FIG. Steps S221 to S230 are executed, and a variable display start command is transmitted to the display control board 12 based on the setting in Step S229.

  On the display control board 12 side, the CPU 131 of the production control microcomputer 120 determines that the variable display start command has been received in step S501 of FIG. 40 (step S501; Yes), and the steps shown in FIG. The processing of S531 to S547 is executed to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on the setting in step S546.

  The CPU 111 of the game control microcomputer 100 performs the step shown in FIG. 26 when the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result matches the jackpot determination value data in step S404 shown in FIG. 25 (step S404; Yes). In S414, the jackpot type is determined. Then, based on the derivation and display of the variable display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot type determined at this time, the jackpot gaming state as the specific gaming state is executed.

  For example, if it is determined in step S414 that the big hit type is “normal big hit” or “probability big hit”, as shown in FIG. Based on the setting value being set to “0FH” or the like, the process for opening the special winning opening in step S115 and the post-opening process for the special winning opening in step S116 are executed. At this time, the big winning game state is changed to the first state advantageous to the player by opening the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 until the predetermined period as the first period elapses. And then closing the special winning opening to change to the second state which is disadvantageous for the player. The big hit gaming state executed in this way is the first specific gaming state.

  If it is determined in step S414 shown in FIG. 26 that the big hit type is “suddenly certain”, based on the fact that the maximum winning opening opening number buffer setting value is set to “02H” in step S415, etc. The process for opening the big prize opening in step S115 shown in FIG. 23 and the post-opening process for the big prize opening in step S116 are executed. At this time, the big winning game state is changed to the first state by opening the grand prize opening until the second period shorter than the first period elapses, and then the second prize is closed by closing the big prize opening. Change to state. The big hit gaming state executed in this way is the second specific gaming state.

  In step S404 shown in FIG. 25, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result does not match the big hit determination value data (step S404; No), and in step S406, the random value MR1 matches the small hit determination value data. In this case, the small hit gaming state is executed based on the derivation and display of the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol that becomes “small hit”. In this small hit gaming state, the CPU 111 executes the small hit releasing process in step S119 shown in FIG. 23 and the small hit releasing process in step S120. At this time, the small winning game state is changed to the first state by opening the big winning opening until the second period shorter than the first period elapses, and then the first winning opening is closed by closing the big winning opening. Change to 2 states. The small hit gaming state executed in this way is included in the second specific gaming state.

  FIG. 48 shows the gaming state and effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the big hit gaming state included in the first specific gaming state, or the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state included in the second specific gaming state. It is explanatory drawing which shows mode transition.

  First, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 transitions as follows. For example, when the big hit gaming state (15 rounds) included in the first specific gaming state ends, the gaming state is determined to be a normal gaming state or a probable change based on the big hit type determination buffer value read in step S272 shown in FIG. Controlled to gaming state. That is, when it is determined in step S414 in FIG. 26 that the big hit type is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, as shown in FIG. 27A, the big hit type determination buffer is set in step S415. The value is “00H” or “01H”. In the process of step S273 shown in FIG. 35, as shown in FIG. 36, if the big hit type determination buffer value read in step S272 is “00H”, the probability variation flag is set to the off state. Thus, control for shifting to the normal gaming state is performed (the state transition corresponding to “normal big hit” from each gaming state shown in FIG. 48). On the other hand, if the jackpot type determination buffer value read in step S272 is “01H”, the probability variation flag is set to the on state, and control to shift to the probability variation gaming state is performed (FIG. 48. State transition corresponding to “probability big hit” from each gaming state shown in 48).

  When the big hit gaming state (2 rounds) included in the second specific gaming state based on the determination that the big hit type is “suddenly probable” ends, the big hit type determination buffer value read in step S272 shown in FIG. Based on this, the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing gaming state. That is, if it is determined in step S414 in FIG. 26 that the big hit type is “suddenly certain”, the big hit type determination buffer setting value is set to “02H” in step S415 as shown in FIG. Or “03H”. In the process of step S273 shown in FIG. 35, if the big hit type determination buffer value read in step S272 is either “02H” or “03H” as shown in FIG. By being set to the on state, control to shift to the probability change gaming state is performed (state transition corresponding to “sudden probability change” from each gaming state shown in FIG. 48).

  When the second specific gaming state based on the determination that the variable display result is “small hit” ends, the processing of steps S292 to S295 shown in FIG. 37 is executed, and the setting of the probability variation flag is not changed. For this reason, after the end of the small hit gaming state, the game state before the small hit gaming state is continued (state transition corresponding to “small hit” in each gaming state shown in FIG. 48).

  Next, the effect mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1 transitions as follows. For example, when the big hit type determination buffer value is “00H” when the big hit gaming state is ended, in the process of step S273 shown in FIG. 35, as shown in FIG. 00H ". Here, in the processing of step S415 shown in FIG. 26, the big hit type determination buffer value is “normal” regardless of whether the probability variation flag is on or off, as shown in FIG. Corresponding to “big hit”, “00H” is set. Thus, when the big hit type is determined to be “normal big hit”, the effect mode is shifted to the normal mode after the big hit gaming state based on the decision is finished (the respective games shown in FIG. 48). State transition corresponding to “normal big hit” from the state).

  If the big hit type determination buffer value is “01H” or “03H” when the big hit gaming state ends, in the process of step S273 shown in FIG. 35, as shown in FIG. Becomes “02H”. Here, the big hit type determination buffer value is “probable big hit” in step S415 shown in FIG. 26 regardless of whether the probability change flag is on or off, as shown in FIG. 27A. Is set to “01H”. In addition, in the processing of step S415 shown in FIG. 26, the jackpot type determination buffer value indicates that the probability change flag is on and the jackpot type is “suddenly probability change” as shown in FIG. Correspondingly, “03H” is set. As a result, when a decision is made that the jackpot type is “probable change big hit”, or when a decision is made that the jackpot type is “suddenly probable” when in the probable gaming state, After the gaming state is over, the effect mode is shifted to the specific effect mode (in the state transition corresponding to “probability big hit” in each game state and the probability change game state shown in FIG. 48). State transition corresponding to “sudden probability change”).

  If the big hit type determination buffer value is “02H” when the big hit gaming state is finished, in the process of step S273 shown in FIG. 35, the effect mode designation buffer setting value is “01H” as shown in FIG. It becomes. Here, the big hit type determination buffer value corresponds to the fact that the probability variation flag is OFF and the big hit type is “suddenly probable” as shown in FIG. 27A in step S415 shown in FIG. Thus, “02H” is set. If the probability variation flag is off when the small hit gaming state ends, the effect mode designation buffer setting value becomes “01H” in the process of step S293 shown in FIG. As a result, when it is determined that the big hit type is “suddenly probable” in the normal gaming state, and when the variable display result is determined to be “small hit”, based on those decisions After the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state ends, the production mode is shifted to the special production mode (the state transition corresponding to “sudden probability change” or “small hit” in the normal gaming state shown in FIG. 48). . Thus, after the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state that becomes the second specific gaming state, by making it possible to shift to the same special effect mode, even after the end of the small hit gaming state, the probability change gaming state It is possible to increase the player's expectation for becoming and improve the interest of the game.

  Further, based on the fact that the game state before the big hit game state or the small hit game state to be executed in the second specific game state is the normal game state, the special effect mode is entered. Here, in response to the game state advantageous to the player, such as a probability variation game state, when the production mode is the specific production mode, the big hit game state or the small hit game state that becomes the second specific game state If the special effect mode is entered after the game is executed, the player may be distrusted because there is a possibility that the special effect mode is in the normal gaming state. Therefore, by shifting to the special effect mode based on the game state before the second specific game state being the normal game state, it is possible to prevent the player from having distrust.

  As shown in FIG. 41, the effect mode becomes the special effect mode when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state or when the probability changing gaming state. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, in the special effect mode pattern determination process executed in step S224 shown in FIG. 28, it is determined that the probability variation flag is OFF in the process of step S451 shown in FIG. The processes of S452 to S462 are executed. Thus, when the game mode is the normal game state when the performance mode is the special performance mode, any one of the first special time pattern determination tables 221A to 221D shown in FIGS. Will be selected. Further, when the gaming state is the probability variation gaming state, the processing of steps S481 to S491 shown in FIG. 32 is executed in the pattern determination processing at the time of the specific effect mode executed in step S227 shown in FIG. Thus, when the game mode is the probability variation game state when the performance mode is the special performance mode, any of the second special time pattern determination tables 222A to 222D shown in FIGS. 11 (A) to (D). Will be selected. On the other hand, when the effect mode is the normal effect mode, the processes of steps S431 to S441 shown in FIG. 29 are executed in the normal effect mode pattern determination process executed in step S222 shown in FIG. One of the normal pattern determination tables 220A to 220D shown in 9 (A) to (D) is selected.

  As described above, when the small hit gaming state included in the second specific gaming state is ended, the game state before the small hit gaming state is continued and the production mode is shifted to the special production mode. In the special effect mode, a first special display different from the normal pattern determination tables 220A to 220D used in the normal effect mode is used as the variable display pattern determination table for determining the variable display pattern of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. The time pattern determination tables 221A to 221D or the second special time pattern determination tables 222A to 222D can be selected.

  When the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed to the probability change game state and the effect mode is changed to the special effect mode by the end of the second specific game state based on the determination that the big hit type is “suddenly probability change”. Second variable time pattern determination tables 222A to 222D can be selected as variable display pattern determination tables for determining variable display patterns for special symbols and decorative symbols. Then, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D and FIGS. 11A to 11D, the first special time pattern determination tables 221A to 221D and the second special time pattern determination tables 222A to 222D. Is determined to be a common variable display pattern such as a normal display A and a normal loss B, a reach loss A and a reach loss B, a big hit B to a big hit D, and a chance display E variable display pattern. The table random number value MR3 is assigned to each variable display pattern.

  As described above, when the first special time pattern determination tables 221A to 221D and the second special time pattern determination tables 222A to 222D can be determined as common variable display patterns, the special effect mode is set. In addition, it becomes difficult for the player to determine whether the gaming state before the small hit gaming state is continued or whether the gaming state has been changed due to the end of the big hit gaming state based on the “sudden probability change”. Even after the end of the small hit gaming state, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the probability changing gaming state and improve the interest of the game.

  On the other hand, the variable display pattern for determining the variable display pattern is determined so that the variable display pattern of the normal loss C can be determined by the second special time pattern determination table 222A for normal loss shown in FIG. In contrast to the allocation, the random number MR3 is not allocated in the first special time pattern determination table 221A for normal lose shown in FIG. That is, the second special time pattern determination table 222A for normal lose shown in FIG. 11A can be determined using the first special time pattern determination table 221A for normal lose shown in FIG. 10A. In order to be able to determine a variable display pattern of normal loss C different from the variable display pattern, table data to which a random value MR3 for variable display pattern determination is assigned is included.

  Thus, in the second special time pattern determination tables 222A and 222B, it is possible to determine variable display patterns different from the first special time pattern determination tables 221A and 221B, so that the big hit gaming state based on the “sudden probability change” When the game state is changed to the probability change game state by the end, it is possible to recognize that the player is in the probability change game state from the variable display mode of the special symbol or the decoration symbol, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the variable display pattern random number MR3 is allocated so that the variable display pattern of the reach loss C can be determined in the second special pattern determination table 222B for reach loss shown in FIG. 11B. On the other hand, the random value MR3 is not allocated in the first special time pattern determination table 221B for reach lose shown in FIG. That is, the second special time pattern determination table 222B for reach loss shown in FIG. 11B is a variable display that can be determined using the first special time pattern determination table 221B for reach loss shown in FIG. 10B. It includes table data to which a variable display pattern determination random value MR3 is assigned so that a variable display pattern of reach lose C different from the pattern can be determined.

  Then, when the effect mode is the special effect mode, the second special time pattern determination table 222B for reach lose shown in FIG. 11B is selected and the variable display pattern of reach lose C is determined. By the process of step S475 shown in FIG. 31, the effect mode designation buffer value is set to “02H”, and the effect mode is shifted to the specific effect mode (“reach lose C” in the probability change game state of the special effect mode shown in FIG. 48). Corresponding state transition).

  As described above, when the variable display pattern of the reach loss C is determined using the second special time pattern determination table 222B, the effect mode can be shifted from the special effect mode to the specific effect mode, so It is possible for the player to clearly recognize from the variable display form of the special symbol or the decorative symbol that the game state has been changed to the probability change game state by the end of the big hit game state based on "", and the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, in the normal pattern determination table 220A for normal loss shown in FIG. 9A, the random display pattern random number MR3 is assigned only to the variable display pattern of normal loss A. On the other hand, in the first special time pattern determination table 221A for normal lose shown in FIG. 10 (A), in addition to the variable display pattern for normal lose A, the variable display pattern for normal lose B A random value MR3 for determining a variable display pattern is allocated. As shown in FIG. 8, the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is different between the variable display pattern of the normal loss A and the variable display pattern of the normal loss B. Therefore, the average value of the variable display time (average variable display time) determined using the first special time pattern determination table 221A for normal loss shown in FIG. 10A is the normal value shown in FIG. 9A. This is different from the average value of the variable display time (average variable display time) determined using the normal pattern determination table 220A for loss.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 49, when the normal pattern determining table 220A for normal loss shown in FIG. 9A is used, the average variable display time is 10 seconds. On the other hand, when the first special time pattern determination table 221A for normal lose shown in FIG. 10A is used, the average variable display time is 12 seconds. As a result, after the end of the small hit gaming state, the variable display mode of the special symbols and decorative symbols is diversified by changing the average variable display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols different from the normal performance mode. Interest can be improved.

  In addition, in the first special time pattern determination table 221B for reach loss shown in FIG. 10B, numerical data indicating the random display pattern MR3 for determining the variable display pattern for each of the reach loss A and reach loss B variable display patterns is assigned. However, it is different from the normal pattern determination table 220B for reach lose shown in FIG. Therefore, when using the first special time pattern determination table 221B for reach lose shown in FIG. 10B, the appearance rate of reach effect display corresponding to each variable display pattern during variable display of decorative symbols is This is different from the case of using the normal pattern determination table 220B for reach lose shown in FIG.

  For example, it is assumed that the reach corresponding to the variable display pattern of reach lose A is a normal reach, and the reach corresponding to the variable display pattern of reach lose B is a super reach. In this case, in the first special pattern determination table 221B for reach loss shown in FIG. 10B, the variable display of the reach loss B is displayed as compared with the normal pattern determination table 220B for reach loss shown in FIG. 9B. More random numbers MR3 are assigned to the pattern. Therefore, when the first special time pattern determination table 221B is used, super reach appears with a higher probability than when the normal pattern determination table 220B is used. In this way, for example, after the end of the small hit gaming state, the probability (appearance rate) that a predetermined reach that will become super reach appears different from the normal performance mode, thereby diversifying the variable display mode of decorative symbols Can improve the interest of the game.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, for example, when the CPU 131 of the effect control microcomputer 120 receives a background designation command in the process of step S 516 shown in FIG. 40 (step S 516; Yes), the lower level of the background designation command is displayed. From the byte or the like, it can be specified whether the effect mode is the normal effect mode, the special effect mode, or the specific effect mode. Then, in response to the effect mode specified at this time, the effect mode specifying flag is updated in step S518. Thereafter, an effect control pattern table corresponding to the effect mode identification flag is selected in the process of step S543 shown in FIG. 41, and an effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern indicated in the variable display start command is determined in the process of step S544. To do.

  On the display control board 13 side, for example, the CPU 151 or the VDP 141 of the display control microcomputer 140 displays a display control command transmitted from the effect control board 12 or an effect transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. Based on the control command or the like, processing for displaying an image on the image display device 5 is executed. For example, the CPU 151 generates a drawing command corresponding to the display control command or the effect control command, and transmits the drawing command to the VDP 141. In response to a drawing command from the display control microcomputer 140, the VDP 141 executes image processing such as reading out image data from the CGROM 142 and developing and storing the image data in the VRAM 143, and the LCD drive circuit 144 causes the image display device 5 to perform various processes. Display an image.

  When the CPU 131 of the production control microcomputer 120 determines that the variable display pattern is not a chance eye pattern in the process of step S535 shown in FIG. 41 (step S535; No), the display result is displayed. It is determined whether or not a notification command has been received (step S537). At this time, if the display result notification command is not received (step S537; No), the determined decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is determined (step S540).

  In FIG. 50 and FIG. 51, the variable display start command is determined as the command 8007H that can specify the variable display pattern of the big hit B included in the big hit pattern, in response to the decision that the big hit type is “probable big hit”. On the side of the effect control board 12, an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 when it is determined in step S537 shown in FIG. 41 that no display result notification command has been received is shown.

  First, as shown in FIG. 50A, in response to receiving the variable display start command on the side of the effect control board 12, variable display of decorative symbols is started. Thereafter, when the variable display time elapses, for example, as a confirmed decorative pattern of the normal jackpot combination determined in step S540 shown in FIG. 41 in response to receiving a variable display end command from the main board 11, for example, A decorative design as shown in FIG. 50B is derived and displayed. At this time, on the side of the effect control board 12, the command A001H of the jackpot start # 1 that is transmitted from the main board 11 and shows the special figure predetermining result with the variable display result as “probable big hit” is received. Then, as shown in FIG. 50C, an image for notifying that the variable display result is “big hit” is displayed on the image display device 5.

  In this case, after the control to the big hit gaming state is started, when it is the execution timing of the big hit promotion effect in step S583 shown in FIG. 44 (step S583; Yes), the lower byte of the big hit start command is set in step S585. Corresponding to “01H” (step S585; Yes), the determined decorative symbol determination buffer value is read out in step S586. Here, when it is determined to be the fixed symbol design of the normal jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 50B, the fixed symbol determination buffer value is set to “01H” as shown in FIG. In step S587 shown in FIG. 44, if the determined decorative symbol determination buffer value is “01H” as described above, the process proceeds to step S588 (step S587; Yes), and the random value SR1 for determining the success of the big hit promotion execution is determined. Extract the numerical data shown. In the process of step S589, it is determined whether or not the big success promotion effect is executed by determining whether or not the random value SR1 matches the effect execution determination value data.

  At this time, when it is determined to execute the jackpot promotion promotion effect (step S589; Yes), a setting for starting the jackpot promotion success effect is performed in step S590. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 50D, an image for informing that the promotion effect during the big hit is executed is displayed on the image display device 5. Further, in response to being notified that the probable gaming state is achieved by executing the big success promotion effect during the big hit, “02H” is set as the notification content determination buffer value in step S592. Then, when the process of step S599 is executed in response to the big success promotion effect control pattern or effect control process timer value selected from the effect control pattern table 300D for various effects as shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 50 (E), a display control command is transmitted to the substrate 13, audio data is transmitted to the sound control unit 121, lamp data is transmitted to the lamp control unit 122, and the like. As described above, an image for notifying that the probability variation gaming state is set as a result of the re-lottery is displayed on the image display device 5.

  After that, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the main board 11 sends a special jackpot # 1 command A301H indicating a special figure pre-determined result with the variable display result as “probable big hit” to the effect control board 12. . At this time, the lower byte of the big hit end command is “01H” in step S614 shown in FIG. 46 (step 614; Yes), and the notification content determination buffer value is “02H” in step S617. Correspondingly (step S617; No), the setting for starting the non-promoted ending effect is performed in step S623. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 50F, an image that simply notifies the end of the big hit gaming state is displayed on the image display device 5. In this way, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the probability variation gaming state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 51A, in response to receiving the variable display start command on the side of the effect control board 12, variable display of decorative symbols is started. Thereafter, when the variable display time elapses, for example, as a confirmed decorative pattern of the normal jackpot combination determined in step S540 shown in FIG. 41 in response to receiving a variable display end command from the main board 11, for example, A decorative design as shown in FIG. 51B is derived and displayed. Also in this example, on the side of the effect control board 12, the command A001H of the jackpot start # 1 that is transmitted from the main board 11 and indicates the special figure predetermination result that makes the variable display result “probable big hit” is received. Then, as shown in FIG. 51C, an image for notifying that the variable display result is “big hit” is displayed on the image display device 5.

  In this case, after the control to the big hit gaming state is started, when it is the execution timing of the big hit promotion effect in step S583 shown in FIG. 44 (step S583; Yes), the lower byte of the big hit start command is set in step S585. Corresponding to “01H” (step S585; Yes), the determined decorative symbol determination buffer value is read out in step S586. Then, in response to the fact that the confirmed symbol determination buffer value is “01H” in the process of step S587, the process proceeds to the process of step S588 (step S587; Yes), and the random value SR1 for determining the execution of success in jackpot promotion effect. The numerical data indicating is extracted. In the process of step S589, it is determined whether or not the big success promotion effect is executed by determining whether or not the random value SR1 matches the effect execution determination value data.

  At this time, if it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion promotion effect (step S589; No), the random value SR2 for determining the jackpot promotion promotion effect execution is executed in step S594 shown in FIG. By determining whether or not it matches the determination value data, it is determined whether or not to execute the jackpot promotion promotion effect. For example, when it is determined to execute the jackpot promotion promotion effect (step S594; Yes), a setting for starting the jackpot promotion promotion effect is performed in step S595. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 51D, an image for informing that the promotion effect during the big hit is executed is displayed on the image display device 5. Thereafter, when the processing of step S599 shown in FIG. 44 is executed in correspondence with the big hit middle promotion failure effect control pattern and the effect control process timer value selected from the effect control pattern table 300D for various effects as shown in FIG. Further, by transmitting a display control command to the display control board 13, transmitting audio data to the sound control unit 121, transmitting lamp data to the lamp control unit 122, etc., for example, FIG. As shown in E), an image for notifying that the game state is not changed as a result of the re-lottery is displayed on the image display device 5.

  After that, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the main board 11 sends a special jackpot # 1 command A301H indicating a special figure pre-determined result with the variable display result as “probable big hit” to the effect control board 12. . At this time, since the lower byte of the jackpot end command is “01H” in step S614 shown in FIG. 46 (step S614; Yes), the notification content determination buffer value is read in step S616. Here, after it is determined that the regular big hit combination as shown in FIG. 51 (B) is determined to be a confirmed decorative symbol, when it is decided not to execute the big hit middle promotion success production, as shown in FIG. The determined decorative symbol determination buffer value is set to “01H”. In step S617 shown in FIG. 46, the process proceeds to step S618 in response to the determined decorative symbol determination buffer value being “01H” (step S617; Yes), and the setting for starting the ending promotion success effect is performed. Is called. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (F), an image notifying that the big hit gaming state is ended is displayed on the image display device 5. After that, when the process of step S626 shown in FIG. 47 is executed corresponding to the ending promotion success effect control pattern and the effect control process timer value selected from the effect control pattern table 300D for various effects as shown in FIG. For example, by transmitting a display control command to the display control board 13, transmitting audio data to the sound control unit 121, transmitting lamp data to the lamp control unit 122, etc., for example, FIG. As shown in (), an image for notifying that the game state is likely to be changed as a result of the re-lottery is displayed on the image display device 5. In this way, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the probability variation gaming state.

  Corresponding to the determination that the big hit type is “suddenly probable”, the variable display start command may be determined as the command 800AH indicating the variable display pattern of the chance eye C included in the chance eye pattern. In this case, if the variable display pattern is a chance eye pattern in step S535 shown in FIG. 41 on the side of the effect control board 12 (step S535; Yes), regardless of whether the display result notification command is received or not. In step S536, the fixed decorative pattern constituting the chance eye is determined. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 52A, in response to receiving the variable display start command, variable display of decorative symbols is started.

  Thereafter, when the variable display time elapses, for example, as shown in FIG. 52 (B), as a confirmed decorative pattern constituting the chance eye in response to reception of a variable display end command from the main board 11, for example. A symbol is derived and displayed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 52C, for example, an image for informing that the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes have been derived and displayed is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, based on the setting in step S243 shown in FIG. 33, the jackpot start # 3 command A002H indicating the special figure predetermining result for the variable display result “suddenly probable” from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 Is sent. In this case, after the control to the big hit gaming state is started, the execution timing of the big hit middle promotion effect does not arrive, and therefore, the big hit middle promotion effect is not executed.

  Subsequently, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the main board 11 transmits a special jackpot # 3 command A30CH indicating a special figure predetermination result that makes the variable display result “suddenly probable” to the effect control board 12. The At this time, it is determined in step S614 shown in FIG. 46 that the read value is not “01H” (step S614; No), and it is determined in step S615 that the read value is not “02H”. (Step S615; No), the ending promotion effect is not executed. In this way, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the probability variation gaming state.

  Corresponding to the determination that the variable display result is “small hit”, the variable display start command may be determined as the command 800AH indicating the variable display pattern of the chance eye C included in the chance eye pattern. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, the variable display pattern is a chance eye pattern in step S535 shown in FIG. (Step S535; Yes) Regardless of whether the display result notification command is received or not, the confirmed decorative pattern constituting the chance eye is determined in Step S536. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 52D, in response to the reception of the variable display start command, variable display of decorative symbols is started.

  Thereafter, when the variable display time elapses, for example, a decoration as shown in FIG. 52 (E) is used as a confirmed decorative pattern constituting the chance eye in response to reception of a variable display end command from the main board 11, for example. A symbol is derived and displayed. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 52 (F), the image display device 5 is caused to display an image for informing that the confirmed decorative symbol constituting the chance eye has been derived and displayed. Then, based on the setting in step S249 shown in FIG. In this case, after the control to the small hit game state is started, the big hit medium promotion effect and the ending promotion effect are not executed. After the small hit gaming state is completed in this way, the game state before the small hit gaming state is continued.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, when the probability variation flag is OFF, the decision that the jackpot type is “suddenly certain” is made in step S414 shown in FIG. Correspondingly, the big hit type determination buffer value is set to “02H” in step S415. After that, when the big hit gaming state ends, corresponding to the fact that the big hit type determination buffer value is “02H”, the production mode designation buffer value is set to “01H” in step S273 shown in FIG. The production mode is shifted to the special production mode. Also, if the probability variation flag is OFF when the small hit gaming state is ended, the effect mode designation buffer value is set to “01H” in the process of step S293 shown in FIG. Shift to production mode. If the game state is the normal game state (the probability variation flag is off) when the effect mode is the special effect mode, the processing of steps S452 to S462 shown in FIG. One of the first special time pattern determination tables 221A to 221D shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, which is different from the normal time pattern determination tables 220A to 220D used in FIG. In this way, when a decision to make the big hit type “suddenly probable” or a decision to make the variable display result “small hit” is made, the big hit gaming state or the small hit game based on those decisions After the state is over, by changing the production mode to the common special production mode, even after the end of the small hit gaming state, it increases the player's expectation that it will be in the probable gaming state, Can be improved.

  Further, the first special time pattern determination tables 221A to 221D used when the production mode is the special production mode and the game state is the normal game state (the probability variation flag is off), and the production mode is the special production mode. In addition, in the second special time pattern determination tables 222A to 222D used when the game state is the probability change game state (the probability change flag is on), the special effect mode is set by making it possible to determine a common variable display pattern. It is difficult for the player to determine whether the game state before the small hit game state is continued or whether the game state has been changed due to the end of the big hit game state based on "sudden probability change" become. Thereby, even after the end of the small hit gaming state, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for entering the probability variation gaming state and improve the interest of the game.

  When the effect mode is shifted to the special effect mode after the end of the small hit game state, the variable display pattern is changed using the first special time pattern determination tables 221A to 221D shown in FIGS. decide. At this time, the average variation of special symbols and decorative symbols is made as compared with the normal performance mode in which variable display patterns are determined using the normal pattern determination tables 220A to 220D shown in FIGS. Display time is different. As a result, when the effect mode is shifted to the special effect mode after the small hit gaming state is finished, the variable display mode is diversified by changing the average variable display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols from the normal effect mode. Can improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, based on the fact that the game state before the big hit game state or the small hit game state to be executed in the second specific game state is the normal game state, the special effect mode is entered. As a result, while preventing the player from having distrust, the player's expectation for becoming a probable gaming state is enhanced even after the end of the small hit gaming state, and the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

  When the effect mode is shifted to the special effect mode after the big hit game state corresponding to the big hit type being “suddenly probable”, the second special time pattern determination shown in FIGS. 11A to 11D is determined. The variable display pattern is determined using the tables 222A to 222D. At this time, for example, variable display patterns that can be determined using the first special time pattern determination tables 221A to 221D shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, such as variable display patterns of normal loss C and reach loss C, for example. The variable display pattern can be determined as a variable display pattern of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. This enables the player to recognize that the player is in the probability-changing game state from the variable display mode of the special symbol or the decorative symbol when the player enters the probability-changing game state due to the end of the big hit gaming state based on the “sudden probability change”. Can improve the interest of

  Further, when the effect mode is the special effect mode, when the variable display pattern of reach lose C that can be determined using the second special pattern determination table 222B for reach lose shown in FIG. 11B is selected and determined. Shifts the effect mode to the specific effect mode. This makes it possible for the player to clearly recognize from the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols that the game has changed to the probability-changing game state due to the end of the big hit gaming state based on “sudden probability change”, improving the interest of the game Can be made.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, regardless of the gaming state and the production mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol becomes “small hit”, or the big hit type becomes “suddenly probable”. Thus, the description has been given assuming that the probability that the definite decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are derived and displayed is constant. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and depending on the gaming state and the production mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the probability that the finalized decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol is varied. Also good.

  As an example, in the process of step S406 shown in FIG. 25, as shown in FIG. 53, whether or not the variable display result is “small hit” by using small hit determination value data that differs depending on the production mode designation buffer value. This determination may be made. In the example shown in FIG. 53, when the effect mode designation buffer value is “00H” corresponding to the effect mode being the normal effect mode, values in the range of “30000” to “30100” of the random value MR1. However, it matches the small hit judgment value data. On the other hand, when the rendering mode designation buffer value is “01H” or “02H” corresponding to the rendering mode being the special rendering mode or the specific rendering mode, “30000” to “30000” of the random number MR1. The value in the range of “33000” matches the small hit determination value data. As a result, when the effect mode is the special effect mode or the specific effect mode, the definite decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are derived and displayed by setting the variable display result to “small hit” compared to the normal effect mode. The probability of being increased. It should be noted that, depending on whether the effect mode is the special effect mode or the specific effect mode, the probability that the fixed decorative pattern constituting the chance eye is derived and displayed is changed by the variable display result being “small hit”. It may be.

  As another example, in the process of step S414 shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is on, and when it is off, while referring to the jackpot type determination table 200 shown in FIG. When it is ON, the determination of the jackpot type may be made with reference to a determination table different from the jackpot type determination table 200. Here, the decision table that is referred to when the probability variation flag is ON is a table for determining the jackpot type for the decision result that the jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot” and the decision result that is “suddenly probability variation”. The assignment of numerical data indicating the random number MR4 only needs to be configured from table data different from the jackpot type determination table 200. Thereby, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, the definite decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are derived and displayed by setting the jackpot type to “sudden probability variation”. Probability can be different.

  As yet another example, in the process of step S534 shown in FIG. 41, a confirmed decorative pattern constituting a chance eye may be determined with a different probability depending on the value of the effect mode specifying flag. For example, in the processing of step S534, the CPU 131 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining whether or not to use the confirmed decorative pattern as a chance eye, and refers to a chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 132 or the like. To do. Here, the chance eye determination table only needs to be configured from table data in which the assignment of random values to the determination result of whether or not to be a chance eye is different according to the value of the effect mode specifying flag.

  In this way, by changing the probability that the determined decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is derived and displayed as the decorative symbol variable display result in accordance with the gaming state and the production mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the decorative symbol variable display A variety of aspects can improve the interest of the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described as being controlled to either the normal gaming state or the probability-changing gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the big hit gaming state based on the determination result that the big hit type is “normal big hit”, the time may be shifted to a time reduction state in which the time reduction control is performed. . Here, in the time shortening state, the variable display time from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols to when the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is on average compared to that in the normal gaming state. It is only necessary to be controlled so as to be shorter. Further, in the time shortening state, the variable display time in the normal game with the normal symbol display device 20 is shorter than in the normal game state, and the probability that the display result is a winning symbol in each normal game is improved. Also good. At this time, the tilting time of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 may be longer than that in the normal gaming state, and the number of tilts may be increased compared to that in the normal gaming state. As described above, in the time reduction state, the game state is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal game state. However, since the probability variation control like the probability variation gaming state is not performed in the time shortened state, the probability that the display result will be a “big hit” in the variable display of each special figure game or decoration pattern is the same as in the normal gaming state The probability variation gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the time reduction state. Such a time reduction state in which the time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. On the other hand, the normal gaming state in which neither the probability variation control nor the time reduction control is performed is also referred to as a “low probability low base state”.

  In addition, the probability variation gaming state includes a probability variation gaming state in which time reduction control is performed (high probability high base state) and a probability variation gaming state in which time reduction control is not performed (high probability low base state). May be. For example, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly probable” in the low probability low base state, the gaming state is shifted to the high probability low base state after the big hit gaming state based on the determination result. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is determined to be “suddenly probable” after the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the decision result that the jackpot type is “probable big hit” or in a gaming state other than the low probability low base state In this case, after the big hit gaming state based on the determination result, the gaming state is set to a highly accurate and high base state.

  Furthermore, the production mode is not limited to the three production modes such as the normal production mode, the special production mode, and the specific production mode, and may be shifted to more production modes.

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram showing a transition operation example between the gaming state and the effect mode in such a pachinko gaming machine 1. In this operation example, when the big hit gaming state based on the big hit type is “normal big hit”, the probability variation flag is set to the OFF state, while the short time flag is set to the ON state, thereby the gaming state Is shifted to the low-accuracy and high-base state (time reduction state). Then, in response to the gaming state being the low probability and high base state, the effect mode is shifted to the short-time effect mode (state transition corresponding to “normal big hit (NP)” from each game state shown in FIG. 54).

  In the low-accuracy base state, for example, when a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied, for example, that the number of executions of the special-purpose game has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, “100”), the low-accuracy base state is terminated and the low-accuracy base state ends. Transition to a low base state (normal gaming state). Then, in response to the gaming state shifting from the low probability high base state to the low probability low base state, the production mode is changed from the short-time production mode to the normal production mode (from the low probability high base state shown in FIG. State transition corresponding to “short-time control end”).

  In addition, when the big hit gaming state is terminated based on the fact that the big hit type is “probable big hit” or the big hit type is “suddenly probable” in a gaming state other than the low probability low base state, the probability changing flag and the short time flag By setting both to the on state, the gaming state is shifted to the high probability and high base state among the probability changing gaming states. At this time, the effect mode is changed to the specific effect mode (state transitions corresponding to “probability big hit (SP)” from each game state shown in FIG. 54, the low accuracy high base state, the high accuracy low base state, the high accuracy high State transition corresponding to “sudden probability change (AP)” from the base state).

  When the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit type is “suddenly probable” in the low probability low base state, the probability change flag is set to the on state, while the short time flag is set to the off state. The state is shifted to the high probability low base state in the probability variation gaming state. At this time, the effect mode is shifted to the special effect mode (the state transition corresponding to “sudden probability change (AP)” from the low probability low base state shown in FIG. 54).

  When the small hit gaming state based on the determination that the variable display result is “small hit” ends, the setting of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag is not changed. For this reason, after the end of the small hit gaming state, the game state before the small hit gaming state is continued. At this time, when the effect mode is the time-saving effect mode, the special effect mode, or the specific effect mode, the effect mode does not change before and after the small hit gaming state. On the other hand, when the effect mode is the normal effect mode, the effect mode is shifted to the special effect mode after the end of the small hit gaming state (from the normal effect mode and the low probability low base state shown in FIG. State transition corresponding to “small hit (KP)”.

  For example, a predetermined mission effect is executed in the special effect mode. Then, after the mission effect is started in the special effect mode, a predetermined time has elapsed, or the number of times of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols has reached a predetermined number, or a predetermined variable display pattern is selected. The mission effect may be ended in response to the establishment of a predetermined mission end condition such as that, and the effect mode may be changed from the special effect mode to the normal effect mode. In response to the fact that the mission end condition has been established in the special performance mode when in the high-probability low base state, the mission effect is terminated, and after changing the effect mode from the special effect mode to the normal effect mode, the jackpot type is set to “ When the big hit gaming state based on the decision of “suddenly probable” ends, or when the small hit gaming state ends based on the decision that the variable display result is “small hit”, the production mode is changed to the special production mode again, A mission effect may be executed. That is, according to the present invention, in the normal gaming state, based on the determination that the big hit type is “suddenly probable” or the variable display result is “small hit”, the big hit gaming state or the small hit that becomes the second specific gaming state. The game mode is not limited to a mode in which the production mode is changed to the special production mode. For example, in a predetermined gaming state such as a high-accuracy low-base state, a determination that the big hit type is “suddenly probable” or a variable display result is displayed. Based on the determination of “small hit”, the effect mode may be shifted to the special effect mode after the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state that is the second specific gaming state.

  In the example shown in FIG. 54, the variable display pattern is determined with reference to different variable display pattern determination tables depending on whether the effect mode is the normal effect mode, the special effect mode, the time reduction effect mode, or the specific effect mode. do it. Here, when the production mode is the special production mode when the gaming state is the high probability low base state, a variable display pattern determination table different from that when the gaming state is the low probability low base state is referred to. You may do it. This variable display pattern determination table only needs to include a data table for determining a variable display pattern that is the same as the variable display pattern determination table referred to in the low-probability low base state. This makes it difficult for the player to determine whether the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state has been reached after the end of the big hit gaming state. However, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation for becoming a highly accurate and low base state, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the variable display pattern determination table that is referred to when the special performance mode is in the high accuracy low base state is different from the variable display pattern determination table that is referred to in the low accuracy low base state. The variable display pattern (specific variable display pattern) may include table data that can be determined. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the game state is a probabilistic gaming state from the variable display form of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  For example, in the case of the special effect mode when in the high and low base state, as shown in FIG. 11B, in the same manner as when the reach determination random number MR2 is matched in step S469 shown in FIG. The variable display pattern may be determined by referring to the second special time pattern determination table 222B for reach lose. At this time, when the reach display C variable display pattern is determined as the specific variable display pattern in the special effect mode, the effect mode is shifted from the special effect mode to the second special effect mode (the special effect mode shown in FIG. State transition corresponding to “Leach Loss C” from a highly accurate low base state). As an example, in the second special effect mode, after presenting the player with a mission achievement condition different from that in the special effect mode, a special mission effect indicating whether or not the mission can be achieved is executed. In the second special effect mode, the variable display pattern may be determined with reference to a variable display pattern determination table different from that in the other effect modes. Thus, the player can clearly recognize that the base state is highly accurate and low based on the variable display form of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, and the interest of the game can be improved. Alternatively, in the second special effect mode, the variable display pattern is determined with reference to the same variable display pattern determination table as in the case where the effect mode is the special effect mode when the gaming state is the high probability low base state. You may do it.

  When the special mission effect is executed in the second special effect mode, the special mission corresponding to the fact that the predetermined special mission end condition is satisfied, as in the case where the mission effect is executed in the special effect mode. The production may be terminated and the production mode may be shifted from the second special production mode to the normal production mode. In response to the establishment of the special mission end condition in the second special effect mode, the special mission effect is ended, and after the effect mode is changed from the second special effect mode to the normal effect mode, the jackpot type is “suddenly changed”. When the big hit gaming state based on the determination to end or when the small hit gaming state based on the determination that the variable display result is “small hit” ends, the effect mode may be shifted to the special effect mode. . As a result, in the high probability low base state, the big hit gaming state or the small hit game that becomes the second specific gaming state based on the decision that the big hit type is “suddenly probable” or the variable display result is “small hit”. After the state ends, the effect mode can be shifted to the special effect mode.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 12 has been described as specifying the effect mode from the lower byte (EXT data) of the background designation command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in response to the transition of the effect mode on the main board 11 side, an effect control command different from the background designation command is sent to the effect control board 12 side. You may make it notify the production | presentation mode after transfer by transmitting. Alternatively, for example, the lower byte of the variable display start command is used as data indicating the effect mode in addition to the variable display pattern, and the effect control board 12 side specifies the effect mode from the lower byte of the variable display start command. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, when the effect mode is the specific effect mode, the variable display pattern is determined with reference to the second special time pattern determination tables 222A to 222D shown in FIGS. As explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the effect mode is the specific effect mode, a variable display pattern determination table different from the variable display pattern determination table referred to in the special effect mode is referred to. Thus, the variable display pattern may be determined. This makes it possible to vary the variable display pattern between the special effect mode and the specific effect mode, diversify the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols, enhance the effect, and improve the fun of the game. it can.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, in response to the fact that a pre-decision is made to derive and display a confirmed decorative pattern that becomes a chance as a variable display result of the decorative pattern, such as “suddenly probable change” or “small hit”. In the above description, it is assumed that a common variable display pattern determination table for sudden change in probability and small hits is selected. For example, when it is determined in advance in step S432 shown in FIG. 29 that “sudden probability change” is determined in advance, and when the small hit flag is on in step S434, the sudden probability change / change shown in FIG. The normal pattern determination table 220D for small hits is selected. When it is determined in advance in step S453 shown in FIG. 30 that “sudden probability change” is determined in advance, and when the small hit flag is on in step S455, sudden probability change / smallness shown in FIG. The first special time pattern determination table 221D for winning is selected. If it is determined in advance in step S464 shown in FIG. 31 that “sudden probability change” is determined in advance, and if the small hit flag is on in step S466, sudden probability change / smallness shown in FIG. The second special time pattern determination table 222D for winning is selected. If it is determined in advance in step S482 shown in FIG. 32 that “sudden probability change” is determined in advance, and if the small hit flag is on in step S484, sudden probability change / smallness shown in FIG. The second special time pattern determination table 222D for winning is selected. As a result, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly probable” and when the variable display result is determined to be “small hit”, variable display is performed with a common variable display pattern. Become.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display pattern is determined differently depending on whether the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly probable” or the variable display result is determined to be “small hit”. A table for use may be selected. The variable display pattern determination table that is selected corresponding to the determination that the big hit type is “suddenly probable” is the variable display pattern determination table that is selected corresponding to the determination that the variable display result is “small hit”. May include table data for determining different variable display patterns. In this case, in the effect control pattern tables 300A to 300C, a variable display pattern that can be determined when the big hit type is “suddenly probable” and a variable display that can be determined when the variable display result is “small hit”. In correspondence with each pattern, an effect control pattern indicating the contents of different effect control is stored. As a result, in the case of “suddenly probable”, it is possible to perform effect control different from that in the case of “small hit”, and the player can change from the effect mode including the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols to “ This makes it possible to recognize that “suddenly probable” and improve the fun of the game.

  Alternatively, the variable display pattern determination table selected corresponding to the determination that the big hit type is “suddenly probable” is the variable display pattern determination table selected corresponding to the determination that the variable display result is “small hit”. Table data for determining a common variable display pattern may be included, and the allocation of the random value MR3 for variable display pattern determination to a plurality of variable display patterns may be made different in each variable display pattern determination table. . As a result, when variable display is performed in each variable display pattern, the probability (reliability) of “suddenly probable” is varied, and “suddenly probable” according to the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols. It is possible to increase the player's expectation for this and improve the interest of the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, regardless of whether the big hit type is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, the variable display patterns of big hit B to big hit D included in the big hit pattern are variable for special symbols and decorative symbols. It has been described that the display pattern can be determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit pattern includes a normal big hit exclusive pattern which is a variable display pattern that can be determined only when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, and the big hit type is “probable big hit”. Dedicated variable jackpot pattern that is variable display pattern that can be determined only at certain times, normal / probable variable shared pattern that is variable display pattern that can be determined when the jackpot type is either “normal jackpot” or “probable jackpot” May be included.

  In this case, the probability variation jackpot exclusive pattern is a special winning pattern with a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result set to “probability variation jackpot” included in the special display result, and the number of rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state is “15”. It shows that the period in which the mouth is opened to be in the first state is the first period. In the special big hit exclusive pattern, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “normal big hit” included in the specific display result other than the special display result, and the number of round executions in the big hit gaming state is “15”. ”And indicates that the period in which the special winning opening is opened to be in the first state is the first period. In the normal / probable variation pattern, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot” included in the specific display result, and the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game state is “15”. This indicates that the period in which the special winning opening is opened and the first state is set is the first period.

  For example, when the CPU 131 of the production control microcomputer 120 determines that the pattern is not a chance eye pattern in step S535 shown in FIG. 41 (step S535; No), the variable display pattern is usually a special jackpot-only pattern or a probable change. Judge whether it is a big hit exclusive pattern or a normal / probable shared pattern. At this time, if it is determined that the normal / probability common pattern is used, the process proceeds to step S537 to determine whether or not a display result notification command has been received. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pattern is a probability variation big hit exclusive pattern, the process proceeds to the process of step S539 to determine a definite decorative symbol to be a probability variation big hit combination. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pattern is a normal big hit exclusive pattern, the process proceeds to step S540 to determine a definite decorative symbol that is a normal big hit combination.

  As a result, even if the big hit pattern is the normal big hit dedicated pattern or the probability variable big hit dedicated pattern is indicated in the variable display start command, the display result corresponding to the variable display pattern indicated in the variable display start command is The determined decorative design can be determined. On the other hand, when the normal / probability common pattern is indicated in the variable display start small command, it is determined whether or not the display result notification command has been received. It is possible to determine the final decorative pattern of the combination.

  In the above embodiment, if the big hit type is “probable big hit” and the display control notification is received on the side of the effect control board 12, the variable display result of the decorative symbol is determined as the fixed ornament of the probable big hit combination. It was described as a design. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the jackpot type is “probable big hit”, the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a definite decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination consisting of the normal symbols, and the jackpot promotion effect or ending promotion You may make it alert | report that it will be in a probability change game state after completion | finish of a big hit game state by production.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern elapses after starting the variable display of the decorative pattern in response to the reception of the variable display start command on the side of the effect control board 12, the main board 11. When the variable display end command is received from, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result of the decorative graphic is stopped and displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern has elapsed after starting the variable display of the decorative symbol in response to the reception of the variable display start command on the side of the effect control board 12. Then, without receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 11, the determined decorative pattern may be autonomously stopped and displayed as a variable display result on the effect control board 12 side.

  In the above embodiment, determination of a finalized decorative symbol that becomes a variable display result of a decorative symbol, setting of a timer initial value in an effect control process timer corresponding to a variable display time of the decorative symbol, display control data corresponding to an effect control pattern It has been described that the setting of the display mode in the image display device 5 by reading out is performed by the CPU 131 of the effect control microcomputer 120 on the effect control board 12 side. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, determination of a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a variable display result of a decorative pattern, setting of a process timer initial value corresponding to a variable display time of the decorative pattern, and a display mode in the image display device 5 At least one of the settings may be performed by the CPU 151 of the display control microcomputer 140 mounted on the display control board 13. In this case, by sending a control command corresponding to the display mode determined by the CPU 151 to the effect control board 12, the display control of the image display device 5, the electric decoration member such as the game effect lamp 9, and the speaker 8L , 8R and the like, and consistency with the drive control of the sound effect generator may be maintained.

  As an example, the operation when the CPU 151 of the display control microcomputer 140 mounted on the display control board 13 determines a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result of decorative patterns will be described. In this case, the variable display start command and the display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 may be transmitted to the display control board 13 as a display control command via the effect control board 12. Alternatively, the display control board 12 is different from the variable display start command to the display control board 13 but is different from the display control command or the display result notification command that can specify the contents of the variable display start command. A display control command that can specify the content of the message may be transmitted. That is, a display control command corresponding to the variable display start command and a display control command corresponding to the display result notification command may be transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the display control board 13.

  The CPU 151 of the display control microcomputer 140 executes processes similar to those in steps S531 to S540 shown in FIG. 41, so that the variable display pattern indicated in the variable display start command and the variable display result indicated in the display result notification command are obtained. What is necessary is just to determine the corresponding fixed decoration design. According to such a configuration, when the display control command corresponding to the variable display start command indicating the big hit pattern is received on the display control board 13 side, the display control command corresponding to the display result notification command cannot be received. In addition, the variable display result of the decorative symbol can be set to the big hit gaming state after the fixed decorative symbol of the normal big hit combination is used.

  Moreover, CPU151 may perform the process similar to step S561-S573 shown in FIG. 43, after performing the process similar to step S546 shown in FIG. As a result, the CPU 151 transmits from the main board 11 when the variable display time specified from the display control command corresponding to the variable display start command has elapsed after starting the variable display of the decorative symbols on the image display device 5. In accordance with the variable display end command or the like, the confirmed decorative symbol may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result.

  In the above embodiment, the sound control unit 121 and the lamp control unit 122 are mounted on the effect control board 12, and the operation control in the electric parts for effects such as the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 is performed on the effect control board 12 side. It has been described that the processing is performed corresponding to the processing executed in the above. On the other hand, the display control microcomputer 140 and the VDP 141 are mounted on the display control board 13 arranged separately from the effect control board 12, and the operation control of the image display device 5 is executed on the display control board 13 side. In the above description, the processing is performed in response to the processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the sound control unit 121 and the lamp control unit 122 may be mounted on a control board arranged separately from the effect control board 12. Further, the configuration on the display control board 13 may be mounted on the effect control board 12.

  When the sound control unit 121 is mounted on a sound control board as a control board arranged separately from the effect control board 12, the sound control command from the effect control board 12 is received on the sound control board. It is transmitted as a control signal corresponding to the sound control signal in the form. The sound control unit 121 executes processing corresponding to the sound control command to control the sound output operation of the speakers 8L and 8R on the sound control board side arranged separately from the effect control board 12. What is necessary is just to carry out corresponding to the process performed.

  When the lamp control unit 122 is mounted on a lamp control board as a control board arranged separately from the effect control board 12, the lamp control command is sent from the effect control board 12 to the lamp control board. Is transmitted as a control signal corresponding to the lamp control signal. The lamp control unit 122 executes processing corresponding to the lamp control command, thereby controlling the lighting operation and the like in the game effect lamp 9 on the lamp control board side arranged separately from the effect control board 12. What is necessary is just to carry out by the process performed.

  When the display control board 13, the sound control board, the lamp control board, and the like are arranged separately from the effect control board 12, the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes the image display device 5 and the speaker 8L. , 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 may be executed to determine a part or all of the effect mode by the effect electric parts.

  In addition, as long as the gaming machine of the present invention has an image display device in a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, for example, a general electric machine or a ball game machine with a probability setting function called a Pachi-Con It does not matter. In addition, 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 encloses a game ball and gives a score in response to detection of the winning ball It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but preinstalled in a storage device such as a computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form distributed by keeping it. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

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 shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for game control. 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 big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variable display pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table for normal time pattern determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table for 1st special time pattern determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table for the 2nd special time pattern determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command table for variable display start. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for production control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of an effect control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation control pattern table used by this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data holding area for production control. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a display control board and the microcomputer for display control. 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 special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special figure display result determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special figure information setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of the buffer value corresponding to jackpot classification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pattern determination process at the time of normal production mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pattern determination process at the time of special production mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pattern determination process at the time of special production mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pattern determination process at the time of specific production mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process after a special winning opening opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of the flag and buffer corresponding to a big hit classification determination buffer value. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process after small hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of command control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design variable display setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of the buffer value corresponding to a fixed decoration design. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decorative design variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition of the gaming state and effect mode in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of an average variable display time. 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 example of a setting of the small hit determination value data in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transition of the game state and effect mode in a modification.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4 ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6 ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Display control board 14 ... Signal relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display device 21 ... Gate switch 22 ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 41 ... Passing gate 81, 82 ... Solenoid 100 ... Game Control microcomputer 101 ... Switch circuit 102 ... Solenoid circuits 111, 131, 151 ... CPU
112, 132, 152 ... ROM
113, 133, 153... RAM
114, 134, 154 ... random number circuits 115, 135, 155 ... input / output port 120 ... production control microcomputer 121 ... sound control unit 122 ... lamp control unit 140 ... display control microcomputer 141 ... VDP
142 ... CGROM
143 ... VRAM
144 ... LCD drive circuit

Claims (6)

A variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information, each of which is identifiable by the player by launching a game medium in the game area, and provided in the game area is advantageous for the player. A special variable winning means that can be changed to either one state or a second state that is disadvantageous for the player, and the variable display result of the identification information corresponds to a predetermined specific display result Then, the special variable winning means is controlled to a specific gaming state in which a round for changing from the second state to the first state is executed a predetermined number of times, and the variable display result of the identification information is included in the specific display result Based on the predetermined special display result, a game that can be controlled to a high-probability game state in which the probability of the specific display result after the specific game state ends is higher than that in the normal game state. A machine,
A first specific gaming state executing means for executing a first specific gaming state for changing the special variable winning means to the first state until the first period elapses as the specific gaming state;
Second specific gaming state executing means for executing a second specific gaming state for changing the special variable winning means to the first state until a second period shorter than the first period elapses as the specific gaming state; ,
First gaming state control means for making a transition to the high probability gaming state or the normal gaming state after the first specific gaming state has ended;
Second gaming state control means for shifting to the high probability gaming state after the second specific gaming state is ended;
Third game state control means for continuing the game state before the second specific game state is entered after the second specific game state is ended;
A special effect mode in which the variable display mode of the identification information in the variable display means is shifted to a special effect mode different from the normal effect mode among a plurality of types of effect modes based on the end of the second specific game state. Control means;
When the special effect mode control means shifts to the special effect mode, the identification information corresponds to continuing the game state before the second specific game state by the third game state control means. A first special time table selection means for selecting a first special time pattern determination table different from the normal time pattern determination table used in the normal performance mode as a determination table for determining the variable display pattern of Prepare
A gaming machine characterized by that. In order to determine the variable display pattern of the identification information in response to the transition to the high probability gaming state by the second gaming state control means when the special rendering mode control means shifts to the special rendering mode. A second special time table selecting means for selecting a second special time pattern determining table different from the normal time pattern determining table,
The first special time pattern determination table and the second special time pattern determination table include determination data for determining a common variable display pattern.
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The first special time table selection means uses the average variable display time of the identification information in the variable display pattern determined using the determination table as the first special time pattern determination table. Selecting a determination table in which determination data is allocated to each variable display pattern so that the variable display pattern is determined using an average variable display time of the identification information determined using the table for determination,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. The special effect mode control means shifts to the special effect mode based on the fact that the game state before the second specific game state is executed is the normal game state.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3. The second special time table selection means, as the second special time pattern determination table, is a specific variable display pattern whose determination data is different from a variable display pattern that can be determined using the first special time pattern determination table. Select the decision table allocated to
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: Based on the fact that the identification information is variably displayed in the specific variable display pattern, the variable information display means can display the identification information in a variable display mode by changing the normal display mode and the special display mode among the multiple types of display modes. A specific effect mode control means for shifting to a specific effect mode different from the effect mode;
The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein:

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