JP2009213789A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having increased excitement and enjoyment of a game, with respect to the game machine provided with a real time clock. <P>SOLUTION: A difference value is determined by a different ratio depending on a variation pattern by data 175 for determining the difference value, and an ally character to be used in a battle performance is determined from a plurality of kinds by data 176 for determining the ally character on the basis of the total value of the value of state data for which a different value is set depending on a prescribed state (days of the week or the like) and the difference value. In the data 175 for determining the difference value, setting is executed so that the difference value 0 tends to be determined when a jackpot kind is advantageous. Thus, a highly reliable ally character is made different corresponding to the state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and more specifically, variably displays a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified based on when a start condition is satisfied, and displays a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a variable display device and controls a specific gaming state in which a round game advantageous to a player is executed a predetermined number of times when a display result of identification information of the variable display device is a predetermined specific display result. .

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when the game medium wins in the winning area (start condition is established) is provided. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the result is a specific display result (big hit symbol).

In such a gaming machine, the effect is changed according to the date and time using a real-time clock, the time until the store is closed (for example, Patent Document 1), or the effect according to the season is performed using the real-time clock. There was a thing (for example, patent documents 2).
JP 2005-177010 A JP 2003-225410 A

  However, the gaming machines described in Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2 merely increase the production pattern using a real-time clock, and cannot sufficiently improve the interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a real-time clock with improved gaming interests.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention has a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special information) that can be identified based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied (for example, No is determined in step S231). A variable display device (for example, special symbol display devices 4A, 4B, and image display device 5) that variably displays symbols and decorative symbols and displays the display results, and displays the identification information of the variable display device A specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) in which a round game advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times when the result is a predetermined display result (for example, a big hit symbol or a final stop symbol that becomes a big hit combination). Etc.) (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1), and the specific gaming state includes at least a first round number (for example, 15 rounds). A first specific gaming state (for example, a first jackpot gaming state), in which the probability that the display result becomes the specific gaming state is improved from a normal probability state, A second specific gaming state (for example, a big jackpot gaming state for the fourth jackpot) that executes a round game of a second round number (for example, two rounds) smaller than the first round number, and then shifts to the normal probability state, and the first A third round number smaller than the number of rounds (for example, 7 rounds) or a third specific game state (for example, a big hit for the second big hit or the third big hit) that executes the round game of the second round number and then shifts to the high probability state. A game state), and whether or not to control to the specific game state based on the establishment of the start condition, and to control the specific game state. Pre-determining means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S238, S239, S243 to S247) for determining which specific gaming state to use before deriving and displaying the display result; After the end of the first specific gaming state, a specific effect mode (for example, a battle effect) in which a teammate character and an enemy character confront each other over a plurality of variable displays on the variable display device is continuously executed (for example, A specific effect mode control means (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 switches the mode flag to “1” based on the mode flag switching setting data 200 in the process of step S552) in the process of step S552; When it is determined by the pre-article determination means that the first specific gaming state is set, the ally character The specific effect mode continuation means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs mode flag switching setting data in the process of step S552) by executing the specific effect in which the player wins the enemy character and continuing the specific effect mode after the first specific game state. The mode flag is continuously set to “1” based on 200), and the teammate character loses to the enemy character when it is determined by the pre-determining means to be in the second specific gaming state during the specific effect mode. A specific effect is executed, and after completion of the second specific game state, a transition to the normal probability state and a specific effect mode ending means for ending the specific effect mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 switches the mode flag in the process of step S552). The part that switches the mode flag to “2” based on the setting data 200) and the date Or, a time measuring means (for example, RTCM 126) for timeably specifying at least one of the days of the week, and a character determining means (for example, effect control) for determining the teammate character in the specific effect from a plurality of types based on the value timed by the time measuring means. CPU 120 for executing the processing of steps S578 to S582), and the character determination means is a first specific game compared to when the pre-determination means determines to enter the second specific game state. When it is determined to be in the state, it is determined to be a friendly character corresponding to the predetermined current date and time or day of the week with high probability (for example, in the setting of the difference value determination data 175, the variation pattern corresponds to the first big hit It is easier to determine the difference value “0” than when it corresponds to the fourth big hit. It is, which is easily determined ally character corresponding to days of the week) it is characterized.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, display result determining means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display result of the identification information in the variable display device based on the determination result of the prior determination means and the value timed by the timing means. The display result determining means can determine a display result in which the variable display state of the identification information becomes a predetermined reach state, and the prior determination means When it is determined that the specific gaming state is set as compared with the case where it is determined that the specific gaming state is not set, the display result is a reach state based on the identification information corresponding to a predetermined current date and time or day of the week with a high probability. (For example, the difference value determination data 163A is more easily determined to be the difference value “0” than the difference value determination data 162A. Ri, which is likely to be a reach state by decorative symbols corresponding to the day of the week).

  In claim 3, when performing variable display of the identification information, whether or not to execute a predetermined special effect (for example, a notice effect), and a plurality of types of special effects when executing the special effect Special effect determining means for determining one of the types (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S591 to S596) and special effect executing means for executing the special effect determined by the special effect determining means (for example, The effect control CPU 120 further includes a part for executing the notice effect determined in the process of step S596 in the process of step S162), and the special effect determining means is responsive to whether or not the specific game state is controlled. The difference values are determined at different ratios (for example, for determining the difference value for notice selection set by the effect control CPU 120 in the process of step S592). A difference value is determined based on the data 170), and the special effect based on the determined difference value and the value timed by the time measuring means (for example, the value of the state data read by the effect control CPU 120 in the process of step S593). Determine the type.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the variable display device includes a plurality of types of identification information (for example, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied (for example, it is determined as “first” in step S234)) The first special variable display device (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A) that performs variable display of the special symbol and displays the display result, and that the second start condition is satisfied (for example, “first” in step S234) A second special variable display device (for example, a second special symbol display device 4B) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on each of the identification information based on the second special symbol display device 4B. The specific effect mode continuation means and the specific effect mode end means execute variable display by the first special variable display device and variable display by the second special variable display device. The specific presentation can be executed differently (for example, a battle presentation by a different character can be executed as shown in FIG. 66), and the pre-determining means determines that the first start condition is The ratio of the ratio determined to the first specific gaming state based on the establishment and the ratio determined to the third specific gaming state, and the first specific gaming state determined based on the establishment of the second start condition And the ratio of the ratio determined for the third specific gaming state is determined to be different (for example, the CPU 103 determines a random number for determining the big hit type for each special symbol display device in the processing of steps S245 and S246. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination data 131 having different MR2 allocations).

6. The reach determination means for determining whether or not the variable display state of the identification information is set to the reach state when the prior determination means determines that the game state is not controlled to the specific gaming state. The variable display pattern of the identification information is classified into a plurality of types based on (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S265 to S268), the determination result by the prior determination unit, and the determination result by the reach determination unit. Variable display pattern determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the variation pattern setting process in step S111) to be determined, and variable display of the identification information is performed based on the determination result by the variable display pattern determination means Effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the decorative symbol variation process in step S162. And an operation means that can be operated by the player (for example, the operation button 30), and the effect execution means is configured to display the first variable display based on the determination result by the variable display pattern determination means. When a pattern (for example, the variation patterns of reach C2 and D2 in the modified examples of FIGS. 67 to 70) is executed, the first aspect is a reach effect that is an effect when the variable information display state of the identification information is set to the reach state. The reach effect is executed at the same time as the operation effect for instructing the player to operate the operation means is executed, and then the reach effect is changed based on the operation of the operation means being performed. From the first mode to the second mode (for example, the production control CPU 120 performs processing in the decorative symbol variation process of step S162, FIGS. 67 (A) to (D), F), (G), FIG. 69 (A) ~ (E), and performs a like view of the effect image shown in FIG. 70 (A) ~ (D)),
When executing a second variable display pattern different from the first variable display pattern (for example, the variation pattern of reach B2 in the modified examples of FIGS. 67 to 70), the reach effect of the first mode is executed in the reach effect. At the same time, even if the operation effect is executed and then the operation means is operated, the reach effect mode is not developed as in the first mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the decorative design of step S162). 67 (A) to (F) and the effect images shown in FIGS. 68 (A) and 68 (B) are displayed in the changing process), the first variable display pattern and the second variable display pattern. When executing a third variable display pattern different from the above (for example, the variation pattern of reach B1 in the modified examples of FIGS. 67 to 70), the reach effect of the first aspect is executed. The reach effect is executed in the first mode without executing the operation effect (for example, the effect control CPU 103 performs processing in the decorative symbol variation process of step S162, FIGS. 67 (A) to (E), and 68 (A) and 68 (B) are displayed).

  The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a character determining unit that determines a teammate character in a specific effect from a plurality of types based on a value measured by the time measuring unit. When it is determined to be in the first specific gaming state compared to when it is determined to be in the two specific gaming state, it is determined to be a teammate character corresponding to a predetermined current date and time or day of the week with high probability. Thereby, a specific effect (battle effect) becomes rich in change, and the interest of the game is improved. At the same time, it is possible to notify whether it is advantageous or disadvantageous for the player, and the player's expectation can be improved.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising display result determining means for determining the display result of the identification information in the variable display device based on the determination result of the predetermining means and the value timed by the time measuring means. The determining means can determine the display result in which the variable display state of the identification information becomes a predetermined reach state, and is determined to be in the specific gaming state as compared to when it is determined not to be in the specific gaming state by the prior determining means. In such a case, the display result is determined to be a reach state based on the identification information corresponding to the present date and time or day of the week set with a high probability. This makes it possible to notify whether the type of identification information is advantageous or unfavorable for the player, so that variations of the notification can be varied and the player's expectation can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3, when performing variable display of identification information, whether or not to execute a predetermined special effect, and a plurality of types of special effects when executing the special effect A special effect determining means for determining the difference value, and the special effect determining means determines the difference value at a different rate depending on whether or not the game is controlled to the specific gaming state, and measures the determined difference value and time count The type of special effect is determined based on the value measured by the means. In this way, since the type of special effect is determined using the difference value, an increase in the amount of data for determination can be prevented.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 4, the specific effect mode continuation means and the specific effect mode end means can perform variable display by the first special variable display device and variable display by the second special variable display device. Different specific effects can be executed when executed, and the pre-determining means determines the ratio to be determined as the first specific gaming state and the third specific gaming state based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied. The ratio of the ratio to be determined and the ratio of the ratio determined to the first specific gaming state and the ratio determined to the third specific gaming state based on the establishment of the second start condition are determined to be different. This makes it possible to execute a specific effect by a different character depending on which special variable display device performs variable display, and which specific game state is likely to be determined depending on which character is a specific effect. It can be different, and the interest of a specific production can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 5, when the effect executing means executes the first variable display pattern based on the determination result by the variable display pattern determining means, the reach effect is executed in the first mode in the reach effect. In addition, an operation effect that instructs the player to operate the operation means is executed, and then the reach effect mode is developed from the first mode to the second mode based on the operation of the operation unit. On the other hand, when the second variable display pattern is executed, the reach effect of the first aspect is executed, and even if the operation of the previous operation means is performed, the aspect of the reach effect remains unchanged in the first aspect. On the other hand, when the third variable display pattern is executed, the reach effect of the first mode is executed, and the reach effect is executed in the first mode without executing the operation effect. In this way, by providing the case where the operation effect is executed and the case where the operation effect is not executed in the reach effect, the reach effect corresponding to the player who operates the operation means can be executed, while the player who does not operate the operation means is provided. Since the corresponding reach production can be executed, the variation of the reach production can be diversified, and the reach production that matches the player's preference can be executed, so that 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 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

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

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In response to the start of either the first special symbol change by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special game, ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be.

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

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

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

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

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H. Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening, the special special symbol display area 5I is displayed in blue during execution of the special special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, the changing symbol display area 5I is displayed in red during execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening. That is, with the establishment of the first or second start condition, the display removed from the start winning storage display area 5H is displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. By the display of the changing special symbol display area 5I, the player can grasp which of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is executing the special symbol game.

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

  In addition, in the display area of the image display device 5, a change start holding number display area 5 </ b> A is arranged. The change start hold number display area 5A displays a number indicating the special figure hold storage number at the start of change of the special figure game according to the first special figure or the second special figure. In this embodiment, the total reserved memory number that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is displayed. By displaying the change start hold number display area 5A, the player or the like can recognize the special figure hold storage number at the start of the change of the special figure game.

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

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

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

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

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

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of the shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate.

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

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

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, after the predetermined time has elapsed, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable symbol variable display result is displayed. Stop display (derived display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “big hit” is obtained as a specific display result, and if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, numbers indicating “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a symbol indicating “−” is a lost symbol. Each symbol such as a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is the 15-round jackpot symbol, A special symbol indicating the number “3” is a 7-round jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the numbers “1” and “5” is a 2-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state) as the first specific gaming state controlled after the 15 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. A round is performed that changes to the first state which is advantageous to the user. In this way, the open / close plate that opened the grand prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closed the grand prize opening to play the special variable prize ball device 7 as a game. Change to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the person, and end one round. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the open cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in a 15-round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15 round big hit state, 15 balls are obtained each time a game ball wins a big winning opening.

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

  Specially variable in each round in the 3rd specified gaming state or the 4th specified gaming state (2nd round jackpot state) controlled after the 2nd round winning game symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game A period during which the winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player (a period during which the big winning opening is opened by the opening and closing plate) is shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state (for example, 0). .5 seconds). In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round becomes a third round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the second round number in the 7 round big hit state. Note that in the 2 round big hit state, it is only necessary to control the number of executions of the round to be the third round number, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the 15 round big hit state or the 7 round big hit state. Good. A game in the round two big hit state in which the number of round executions is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In the two-round big hit state, the predetermined winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round is changed from the second state which is disadvantageous to the player to the first state which is advantageous to the player. It is possible to return to the second state after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed. In such a two-round big win state, if a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls will be obtained, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds) Short. Therefore, the two-round big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a game is not substantially obtained.

  Further, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1” and “5”, which are the two-round jackpot symbol, 2 based on the special symbol indicating the number “1” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. After the round big hit state is over, as one of the special game states, the special symbol variation time (special diagram variation time) in the special figure game is controlled to be a short time state as compared with the normal state. Here, the normal state is a game state other than a special game state such as a big hit game state or a special game state such as a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed) Thus, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on is performed. If the time-saving state ends when either of the predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) the special-figure game is executed and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the second round jackpot symbol controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is the fourth. It is referred to as a jackpot symbol (also referred to as “two-round non-probable big hit symbol”).

  Among the special symbols showing the number of “7” that will be the big hit symbol of 15 rounds, “3” that will be the big hit symbol of 7 rounds, and the special symbols that will show the numbers of “1” and “5” that will be the big hit number of 2 rounds, One of the special game states different from the short-time state after the big hit state based on the special symbol indicating the number of “5” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special-symbol game is terminated. For example, the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state (normal probability state), and the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed is controlled. In this probability change state, the variable display result of each special figure game and the decorative symbol variable display is improved so that the probability that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is further controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal state. Such a probability change state is continued until the next variable display result is “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game. Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the 15 round jackpot symbol controlled to the probabilistic state after the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is the first It is referred to as a big hit symbol (also referred to as “15 round probability variable big hit symbol”). Also, like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 7 round jackpot symbol controlled to the probable change state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is the second It is referred to as a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a “7-round probability variable jackpot symbol”). Further, like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the two-round jackpot symbol controlled to the probable change state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is the third symbol. It is called a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a “two-round probability variable jackpot symbol”). Note that the 15-round jackpot symbol “7”, the 7-round jackpot symbol “3”, and the 2-round jackpot symbol “1” and “5” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  In the probabilistic state or the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and the tilting time of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure” The second start condition is easily established by increasing the possibility that the game ball will enter the second start winning opening, such as control for making the time longer than that in the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts compared to in the normal state. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. That is, the control other than the probability variation control (probability variation control) is the same in the probability variation state and the short time state. Accordingly, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the player is in the state of probability change or in the time-saving state from the control mode.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a plurality of effect modes with different effect modes in the image display device 5 and the like. That is, “battle mode”, “special training mode”, and “normal mode” are provided. The “normal mode” is an effect mode in which the decorative symbols are changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. The “battle mode” (specific effect mode) is an effect mode in which a plurality of characters fight (perform a battle) effect (battle effect) on the image display device 5. For example, a battle effect is executed in which the variable display result is “big hit” and a predetermined ally character fights against any of a plurality of prepared enemy characters. In the “special training mode” (special effect mode), an effect by a teammate character is executed in the image display device 5, and an effect suggesting a shift to the “battle mode” is executed. These modes are switched according to the current performance mode and the jackpot type when the jackpot gaming state ends.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the effect mode. As shown in FIG. 3, when the first jackpot symbol or the second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in all the production modes, the game shifts to the jackpot gaming state, and then enters the “battle mode”. In other words, the “battle mode” is in a certain change state. In the “normal mode”, when the third big hit symbol or the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game proceeds to the “special training mode” through the two round big hit gaming state. During the “special training mode”, it is in a short time state (after the fourth big hit) or a certain change state (after the third big hit). During the “special training mode”, the player cannot recognize whether the state is a short-time state or a probable change state.

  In the “special training mode”, when the third jackpot symbol or the fourth jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the “special training mode” continues. In the “special training mode”, when the special game is executed 50 times, if the time-short state is reached, the time-short state is terminated and the mode is shifted to the “normal mode”. On the other hand, if the probability change state, the “special training mode” continues. When the special game is executed 50 times, the game may be shifted to the “battle mode” when it is in a certain change state.

  When the third big hit symbol or the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the “battle mode”, the mode shifts to the “special training mode”.

  Each effect mode is managed by a mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 shown in FIG. That is, the value of the mode flag is “0” in the normal mode, the value of the mode flag is “1” in the battle mode, and the value of the mode flag is “2” in the special training mode.

  In the display area of the image display device 5 in the “normal mode”, decorative display variable display is performed corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. That is, in the display area of the image display device 5, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5 </ b> L based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. At 5C and 5R, the decorative pattern is started to change, and for example, the fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed (derived display) in a predetermined order such as “left” → “right” → “middle”. Note that the procedure for stopping and displaying the fixed decorative symbol is not limited to the procedure for stopping and displaying the decorative symbol in a predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, there may be included one that stops and displays a decorative symbol that becomes a confirmed decorative symbol simultaneously.

  In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, The decorative display variable display state may become a predetermined reach mode (also referred to as “reach pattern”). Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination. Corresponding to the reach mode, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. Or change the variation of the decorative pattern. Such a change in the character image display, background image display mode, and decorative pattern variation mode is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). A reach that does not involve reach production is called normal reach, and a reach that involves reach production is called super reach. In this embodiment, there are four types of reach, namely reach A (normal reach), reach B (super reach 1), reach C (super reach 2), and reach D (super reach 3). Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability”). Here, the reliability in the reach mode is a value obtained by dividing the appearance rate of the reach mode in the case of “big hit” by the overall appearance rate of the reach mode. Further, in this embodiment, the reliability of each reach mode changes according to the total number of reserved memories. For example, in the reach effect display, when the variable display result is derived and displayed after the character image is displayed, depending on whether the derived display result is “big hit” or “losing”, etc. Although the facial expression of the character (at the time of big hit: rejoicing, at the time of losing: sadness) may change, in this embodiment, the same reach effect in the reach mode is treated as the same reach mode. In the reach effect display, the variation of the decorative symbol is executed in the decorative symbol display area 5M provided in the display area of the image display device 5. For example, in the decorative symbol display area 5M provided at the corner of the display area, the variation of the decorative symbol having a size smaller than that in the normal reach may be executed.

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

  Corresponding to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being changed to the reach mode after the variable symbol display is started when the special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  Also, in the “normal mode”, during the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike the reach effect, there is a possibility that the variable display state of decorative symbols may reach a reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” There is a case where a special effect for notifying the player that there is a possibility is given by a decorative display variable display mode or the like. For example, special effects such as “sliding”, “pseudo-ream”, “intro”, “expansion opportunity”, “end of development opportunity” are set to be executable.

  In the special effect of “slip”, two or more decorative symbol display areas ( For example, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “ 2 ”), the decorative symbols are changed again in the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the“ left ”decorative symbol display area 5L and the“ right ”decorative symbol display area 5R), and then stopped. Thus, an effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped is performed. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed to the player by, for example, performing a fluctuation variation display or immediately changing the decorative symbol again only by stopping for a short time. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative design may be re-fluctuated after the decorative design is stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the stopped decorative display has been confirmed.

  In the special effect of “Pseudo-ream”, “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right” decorative symbols are displayed on the basis that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once. After the decorative symbols are changed in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5C are displayed. The effect display for changing the decorative design again (pseudo continuous change) at 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). As an example, in the special effect of “pseudo-ream”, decorative symbols constituting predetermined pseudo-ream chances are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A temporary stop is displayed. Here, the “left symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed (stopped display or temporary stop display) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the “middle symbol” is displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. The “right symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. Note that the quasi-continuous chances may be determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination.

  In the special effect of “Intro”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, A predetermined effect display such as an introduction part of an effect display performed in a reach effect, for example, is performed before the confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed (final stop display) at 5C and 5R.

  In the special development of “Development Opportunity”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right”, and then all the decorative symbols are displayed. At 5L, 5C, and 5R, after the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, the predetermined reach effect is started with the variable display state of the decorative symbols as the reach state. The As an example, in the special production of “Development chance eyes”, the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined development chance eyes are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A temporary stop is displayed. Therefore, the player's expectation that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state by the temporary stop display of the development chance, and that the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. A feeling is heightened.

  In the special effect of “Development Opportunity End”, all the decorative symbols are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, an effect display is performed in which a combination of decorative symbols predetermined as development opportunities is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). As an example, in the special effect “end of development opportunity”, the development chance that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the special effect “development opportunity” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  In the display area of the image display device 5 in the “battle mode”, the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as in the normal mode described above, The reach effect and the special effect that are executed in the normal mode (low probability state) are not executed. In the “battle mode”, the variation of the decorative symbols is executed in the decorative symbol display area 5M provided in the display area of the image display device 5. For example, in the decorative symbol display area 5M provided at the corner of the display area, the variation of the decorative symbol having a size smaller than that in the “normal mode” may be executed. Further, in the “battle mode”, a teammate character and a plurality of enemy characters are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and a battle effect is performed in which the teammate character and the enemy character fight when a “hit” occurs. In this embodiment, when the variable display result of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is “big hit”, a battle effect is executed in which the enemy character and the teammate character corresponding to the first special symbol display device 4A fight. Is done. Further, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol display device 4B is “big hit”, a battle effect is executed in which the enemy character and the teammate character corresponding to the second special symbol display device 4B fight. The player can recognize in which special symbol display device the variable display result is “big hit” due to the difference in the battle effect. For example, when the first jackpot symbol or the second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed during the “battle mode”, the teammate character performs an effect of winning the enemy character, and then shifts to the jackpot gaming state. When the big hit gaming state ends, the “battle mode” continues. When the third big hit symbol or the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed during the “battle mode”, a battle effect in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character is executed, and then the “special training mode” is entered. If the lost symbol is stopped and displayed during the “battle mode”, the battle effect is not executed and the “battle mode” is continued. Further, the number of times of winning the battle during the “battle mode” (the number of times the first big hit symbol or the second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed) may be counted. Then, the number of times of winning may be displayed in the battle victory number display area 5L provided in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, the number of wins may be counted continuously when the mode is once shifted to the “special training mode” and then shifted to the “battle mode” again before becoming the “normal mode”. In addition, when the variable display result of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A becomes “lost” during the “battle mode”, the variable display result of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is “lost”. It may be so arranged that the effects are executed in different effects modes.

  Furthermore, during the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect and the special effect, for example, by displaying the decorative pattern in a display mode other than the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, such as displaying a predetermined character image or message image. A notice effect may be executed to notify the player that the variable display state may become a reach state and that the variable display result may be a “hit”. In this embodiment, a plurality of notice patterns are set to be executable as notice effects. Each notice pattern has a different possibility of “big hit” (also called “reliability”). Here, the reliability in the notice effect is a value (= a / b) obtained by dividing the appearance ratio (= a) of the notice pattern in the case of “big hit” by the overall appearance ratio (= b) of the notice pattern. is there. In this embodiment, the appearance ratio of the notice pattern varies depending on the variation pattern. Therefore, the reliability of a certain notice pattern N is the sum of (appearance rate of jackpot fluctuation pattern × appearance ratio of notice pattern N in the fluctuation pattern) (= a) (each fluctuation pattern (big hit, reach lose, non-reach lose)). It is a value (= a / b) divided by the total (= b) of the appearance rate × the appearance ratio of the notice pattern N in each variation pattern.

  In the notice effect in the “battle mode”, before the battle effect is executed in the display area of the image display device 5, an effect display such as displaying a motion of fighting characters is performed. The notice effect may also be executed when the variable display result is “lost”. In “Battle Mode”, when a “hit” is achieved, an effect of battle between characters (battle effect) is executed. By making it possible to execute a notice effect that makes it seem that such a battle effect is executed. , The effects in “Battle Mode” will become more diverse. The notice effect in “Battle Mode” has three kinds of notice patterns of notice A, notice B, and notice C with different production modes. In each of the notice patterns, the reliability that is “big hit” and the battle is won. The ratio is different.

  In the display area of the image display device 5 in the “special training mode”, the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as in the normal mode is not executed. Even in the “special training mode”, the variation of the decorative symbols is executed in the decorative symbol display area 5M provided in the display area of the image display device 5. In the “special training mode”, an effect that suggests the transition to the “battle mode” is executed, such as an effect of displaying a teammate character in the display area of the image display device 5 and special training for the battle. For example, when the first jackpot symbol or the second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed during the “special training mode”, the game proceeds to the jackpot gaming state. When the big hit gaming state is finished, the mode shifts to “battle mode”. If the third jackpot symbol or the fourth jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed during the “special training mode”, the “special training mode” continues.

  In the “battle mode”, the variation of the decorative symbol is executed in the decorative symbol display area 5M. However, the variation of the decorative symbol may not be executed.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” that is a special symbol that becomes a 15-round jackpot symbol is stopped, and when the special symbol “3” that becomes a 7-round jackpot symbol is displayed. When a special symbol indicating a number is stopped and displayed, in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol becoming a reach aspect, after the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, The confirmed decorative pattern that is a jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is the determined decorative symbol that is a big hit combination. Any one of the decorative patterns 1 to 8 is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Anything is acceptable. Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the big hit symbol “7”, after the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the confirmed decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “first big hit” variable display mode when the variable display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “first big hit”, it is controlled to the 15 round big hit state, and when the 15 round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the probability change state. . Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the jackpot symbol “3”, after the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the confirmed decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “second big hit” variable display mode when the variable display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “second big hit”, it is controlled to the seventh round big hit state, and when the seventh round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the probability change state. .

  When the special symbol indicating the numbers “1” and “5” that are the two-round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the special symbol for the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach mode. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined two-round jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5 </ b> L and 5 </ b> R in the image display device 5 are the determined decorative symbols that are two round big hit combinations. Any one of the “8” decorative symbols is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and stopped at “left” and “right”. The decorative symbol with the symbol number obtained by subtracting 1 from the symbol number of the displayed decorative symbol (for example, “8” when “left”, “right” is “1”, “7” when “8”). , As long as it is stopped and displayed on the active line in each of the “middle” decorative symbol display areas 5C (for example, “1”, “8”, “1”, etc.). Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the round two big hit symbol “5”, after the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the determined decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is The variable display mode of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed is referred to as a “third jackpot” variable display mode when the variable display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “third big hit”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state, and when the two round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the probability variation state. . In addition, as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, corresponding to the 2-round big hit symbol “1”, after the reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the determined decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “fourth big hit” variable display mode when the variable display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “fourth big hit”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state, and when the two round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the short time state. .

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first and second starter switches 22 </ b> A and 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first and second starter switches 22A and 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, and the like.

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

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

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 4A is an example, 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. 4A, a command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating the start of change in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special graphic game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the result of prior determination as to whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. EXT data that differs depending on the big hit type determination result of whether the decorative display variable display mode is “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, or “fourth big hit” Is set. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command that indicates a determination result that the decorative symbol variable display mode is “first jackpot” when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a determination result that the decorative symbol variable display mode is “second jackpot” when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the decorative symbol variable display mode is “third jackpot” when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “fourth big hit”.

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

  A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot start designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the prior determination result or the jackpot type determination result. Alternatively, in the big hit start designation command, the correspondence relationship between the prior determination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command.

  The command A1XXH is a designation command for the 15th round big hit opening the big prize opening for designating the display of the effect image during the period in which the big prize winning opening is open in each round corresponding to the 15th round big hit state. Command A2XXH designates display of an effect image (for example, an effect image in an interval between rounds) during a period in which the big prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state at the end of each round, corresponding to the 15 round big hit state. This is a designation command for the round jackpot after the big winning opening is opened. In the special command for opening the big prize opening for 15 rounds and the designation command after opening the big prize opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15 round big hit state. Is set.

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

  The command A4XXH is a 7-round jackpot opening big prize opening opening designation command for designating display of effect images during a period in which the big prize opening is open in each round, corresponding to the 7 round big hit state. Command A5XXH designates display of an effect image (for example, an effect image in an interval between rounds) during a period in which the big prize opening changes from an open state to a closed state at the end of each round, corresponding to the 7 round big hit state. This is a designation command for the round jackpot after the big winning opening is opened. In the special command for opening the big prize opening for 7 rounds and the designation command after opening the big prize opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “7”) in the 7 round big hit state. Is set.

  The command A6XXH is a command for specifying the opening of a big winning opening for two rounds that specifies display of an effect image during a period in which the big winning opening is in an open state in each round, corresponding to the two rounds of big hit state. Command A7XXH designates display of an effect image (for example, an effect image in an interval between rounds) in a period in which the big prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state at the end of each round, corresponding to the 2 round big hit state. This is a designation command for the round jackpot after the big winning opening is opened. In the special command for opening a big prize opening for two rounds and a designation command after opening the big prize opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” or “2”) in the two round big hit state Is set.

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

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

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

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for special figure display result determination, a random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, a random value MR3 for reach determination, a fluctuation pattern Numeric data indicating the type determination random number MR4 and the variation pattern determination random value MR5 are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1, MR2, MR3, MR4, and MR5. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR2, MR3, MR3, MR4, and MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2, MR3, MR3, MR4, MR5. The CPU 103 may be updated by software using a random counter. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state as “big hit”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “65535” is taken.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a variable display mode of decorative symbols as a plurality of specific variable display types such as “first big hit” to “fourth big hit”. This is a random value used to determine one of the big hit types, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example. The reach determination random number value MR3 is a random value used for determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach mode when the variable display result is “lost”. For example, “1” ”To“ 100 ”.

  The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. Takes the value of The random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100” Take.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern of a decorative design prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns such as normal loss, reach loss, reach big hit, special, probability variation, and time reduction are prepared as variation patterns. Note that the types of variation patterns are not limited to these, and more variation patterns may be prepared.

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

  The determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, first special figure display result determination data 130A shown in FIG. 7A and second special figure display result determination data 130B shown in FIG. 7B. It is. The first special figure display result determination data 130A is variably displayed before a definite special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. This is judgment data that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as a “big hit” based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. The first special figure display result determination data 130A is a random number value for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 15 is off or on. MR1 is composed of jackpot determination value data, setting data (determination data) or the like that is associated (assigned) to loss determination value data. The second special figure display result determination data 130B is variably displayed before the definite special symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. This is judgment data that is referred to in order to decide whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as a “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment. In the second special figure display result determination data 130B, the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination is assigned to the big hit determination value data or the loss determination value data depending on whether the probability variation flag is OFF or ON. It consists of decision data.

  The determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes jackpot type determination data 131 shown in FIG. When the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” has been made, the big hit type determination data 131 has the decorative symbol variable display mode “first big hit” based on the random number MR2 for big hit type determination. This is judgment data referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of big hit types such as “second big hit”, “third big hit”, and “fourth big hit”. Whether the big hit type determination data 131 is “1” or “2” in the value of the variation special figure designation buffer (variation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. Accordingly, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is composed of determination data assigned to the big hit types of “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, “fourth big hit”, and the like. Yes. Further, the jackpot type determination data 131 is determined based on the jackpot type buffer random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type buffer (the jackpot type buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. Further, setting data for setting to any one of “00” to “03” corresponding to the jackpot type may be included.

  Here, in the setting of the big hit type determination data 131 shown in FIG. 8, depending on whether the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”, the big hit type determination disturbance for each big hit type is determined. The assignment of the numerical value MR2 is different. For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the value (17%) in the range of “1” to “17” of the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is “first jackpot”. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2” while being assigned to the big hit type, the value (67%) in the range of “1” to “67” among the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is It is assigned to the jackpot type of “first jackpot”. Further, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the value (60%) in the range of “18” to “77” of the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is “second jackpot”. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2” while being assigned to the big hit type, a value (10%) in the range of “68” to “77” is selected from the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is assigned to the jackpot type of “second jackpot”.

  With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio between the ratio of determining the big hit type as “first big hit” and the ratio determined as “second big hit” can be made different. That is, when determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, Based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is high, the ratio of “second big hit” is high, and there are a plurality of types of big hit types In the case of determining either of these, the ratio of “first big hit” is high. In this way, the game value of the big hit gaming state can be varied depending on which of the two special symbol display devices fluctuates, and the game can be sharpened. In the case where the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied by increasing the ratio of “first big hit”, the big hit type is selected. In the case of determining one of a plurality of types, the ratio of “second big hit” may be increased. Further, the ratio of “third big hit” may be changed for each special symbol display device.

  The determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes reach determination data 132 shown in FIG. The reach determination data 132 is based on the reach determination random value MR3 as to whether or not the variable display state of the decorative design is set to the reach mode when it is determined that the variable display result is “lost”. The determination data is referred to for determination. The reach selection data 132 is composed of, for example, determination data assigned to either the determination result indicating that the reach determination random number MR3 is not set to the reach mode or the determination result indicating the reach mode.

  Here, for example, in the setting of the reach determination data 132, a value in the range of “1” to “10” of the reach determination random number MR3 corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “1” or less. Is assigned to the determination result indicating that the reach mode is set, and the value in the range of “11” to “100” is allocated to the determination result indicating that the reach mode is not set. Further, in response to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “2” to “3”, the determination that the values in the range of “1” to “7” are set as the reach mode among the random numbers MR3 for reach determination. On the other hand, a value in the range of “8” to “100” is assigned to the determination result indicating that the reach mode is not set. Corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “4” to “5”, the determination result indicating that the value in the range of “1” to “5” among the random value MR3 for reach determination is set to the reach mode. On the other hand, a value in the range of “6” to “100” is assigned to a determination result indicating that the reach mode is not set. Corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “6” or more, a value in the range of “1” to “2” among the random numbers MR3 for reach determination is assigned to the determination result indicating that the reach mode is set. On the other hand, a value in the range of “3” to “100” is assigned to a determination result indicating that the reach mode is not set. With such a setting, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “2”), it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display state is in the reach mode compared to when the total number is less than the predetermined number. The ratio is lower.

  The determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes variation pattern type determination data and variation pattern determination data. In this embodiment, after determining the variation pattern type based on the variation pattern type determination data, a detailed variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination data corresponding to the determined variation pattern type. For example, in the normal state, when the variable display result is “big hit” or “reach lose”, the type of reach production (which one of reach A to reach D) is determined based on the variation pattern type determination data, Based on the variation pattern determination data corresponding to the variation pattern type, the presence / absence and type of special effects and other effects, the variation time, and the like are determined. When the variable display result is “non-reach loss”, the presence / absence of the special effect and the variation time are determined based on the variation pattern type determination data, and the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination data corresponding to the variation pattern type. It is determined. Note that these divisions are examples, and other divisions may be used. Further, in the probability variation state and the short time state, a variation pattern type is prepared corresponding to the jackpot type, the total number of reserved memories, etc., and one or a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times are prepared for each variation pattern type. In other words, in the probability variation state or the short time state, the rendering mode is “battle mode” or “special training mode”, so that the rendering pattern corresponding to the rendering mode and the variation pattern (big hit type, variation time) is on the side of the effect control board 12. Determined by

  The variation pattern type determination data includes, for example, big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A to 133I shown in FIGS. When the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” is made, the variation pattern type determination data for big hits 133A to 133I is used for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the big hit type. The determination data is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR4. Any of the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A to 133I is selected as determination data according to the big hit type and the gaming state.

  The big hit variation pattern type determination data (normal state) 133A to 133C indicate that the determination result of the big hit type in the normal state is “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, “fourth big hit” Depending on which one, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is selected from the variation pattern types of normal A3-1, super A3-2 to super A3-5, special A4-1, and special A4-2. It consists of data for determination to be assigned to.

  Here, as an example, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A shown in FIG. 10A and the big hit type is “second big hit”. With the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133B shown in FIG. 10B, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type for the variation pattern types of normal A3-1, super A3-2, and super A3-3 is used. The assignment is different. In addition, in the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A, the random value MR4 for variation pattern type determination is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super A3-4, while in the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133B. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is not assigned to the variation pattern type of the super A3-4. On the other hand, in the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A, the random value MR4 for variation pattern type determination is not assigned to the variation pattern type of the super A3-5, whereas in the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133B, The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super A3-5. As described above, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the allocation of the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type for each variation pattern type is different according to the jackpot type, and according to the jackpot type. A random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern type is assigned to a different variation pattern type. As a result, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types according to the determination result as to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types, and it is possible to vary the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type. In addition, since the variation patterns that are easily determined differ depending on the variation pattern type, it is possible to indicate to the player an expectation level that will result in a 15-round big hit (first big hit) with a high game value depending on which variation pattern is selected. .

  In particular, in the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133C used when the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, the big hit types such as special A4-1 and special A4-2 are “first”. When it is other than “3 big hits” or “4th big hit”, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to the variation pattern type to which the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is not assigned. As a result, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the type of big hit is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, when controlling to the two round big hit state, the 15 round big hit state or the seventh round big hit state The variation pattern type can be determined differently from the case of controlling to the state. In this embodiment, when the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, the common big hit variation pattern type determination data 133C is used, but the big hit type is “first big hit”. It is also possible to prepare determination data in which the allocation of the random value MR4 to the variation pattern type differs depending on whether it is “3 big hits” or “4th big hit”. By doing so, it is possible to indicate to the player the degree of expectation that will result in a probable variation state depending on which variation pattern.

  Big hit variation pattern type determination data (short-time state) 133D to 133E indicate that the determination result of the big hit type in the short-time state is “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, “fourth big hit” Depending on which one is used, the random pattern MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is composed of determination data that is assigned to either the time pattern C3-1 or the time pattern C4-1. In this way, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of which one of the types of jackpot types in the short-time state, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied. Can do. Here, the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133D is used when it is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, and the big hit variation pattern when it is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”. Although the type determination data 133E is used, big hit variation pattern type determination data corresponding to each big hit type may be prepared.

  The big hit variation pattern type determination data (probability change state) 133F to 133I indicate that the determination result of the big hit type in the probability change state is "first big hit", "second big hit", "third big hit", "fourth big hit" The random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is made up of determination data assigned to any of the variation pattern types of probability variation B3-1, B3-2, B4-1, B4-2, depending on which one is used. Has been. In this way, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types according to the determination result as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the probability variation state, and to vary the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type Can do.

  As described above, since different big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A to 133I are used depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state, the variation pattern type varies depending on the gaming state. It becomes possible to decide.

  The variation pattern type determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes reach loss variation pattern type determination data 134 shown in FIG. The reach-losing variation pattern type determination data 134 includes the variation pattern type, the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type, and the total number of reserved memories when it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state. Is data for determination that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. The variation pattern type determination data 134 for reach-losing uses the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type as a normal A2-1, depending on whether the total number of reserved memories is “3” or less or “4” or more. It consists of determination data assigned to one of the variation pattern types of super A2-2 and super A2-3.

  Here, in the setting of the reach-losing variation pattern type determination data 134, “1” to “60” of the random number MR 4 for variation pattern type determination corresponding to the total reserved memory number being “3” or less. Are assigned to the variation pattern type of normal A2-1, and other random values are assigned to the variation pattern types of super A2-2 and super A2-3. Corresponding to the total number of reserved memories being “4” or more, the value in the range of “1” to “70” of the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is changed to the variation pattern type of normal A2-1. Assign to. With these settings, when the total number of reserved storage is a predetermined number (for example, “4”) or more, the fluctuation pattern of normal A2-1 in which the “normal” reach effect is executed is compared to when the total number is less than the predetermined number. The rate determined for the type increases. And the average special figure fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern that executes the “normal” reach production is set to be shorter than the average special figure fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern that executes the reach production other than “normal”. If so, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the average special figure fluctuation time can be shortened as compared to when the total number is less than the predetermined number.

  The variation pattern type determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes non-reach loss variation pattern type determination data 135A to 135C shown in FIGS. The non-reach losing variation pattern type determination data 135A to 135C includes the variation pattern type, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type, and the total when it is determined that the variable display state of the decorative design is not the reach state. This is data for determination that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the number of reserved memories. Each of the non-reach lose variation pattern type determination data 135A to 135C is selected as determination data depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state, or the probability variation state. That is, non-reach loss variation pattern type determination data (normal state) 135A is selected in the normal state, and non-reach loss variation pattern type determination data (probability variation state) 135B is selected in the probability variation state. In the case of the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination data (short time state) 135C is selected. Each of the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination data 135A to 135C stores the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type in accordance with whether the total reserved storage number is “3” or less or “4” or more. It consists of determination data assigned to any one of the variation pattern types of reach A1-1 to non-reach A1-3, non-reach B1-1 to non-reach B1-2, non-reach C1-1 to non-reach C1-2. ing.

  The variation pattern determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes jackpot variation pattern determination data 136A to 136C shown in FIGS. 12, 13A, and 13B. The big hit variation pattern determination data 136A to 136C are used to determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the variation pattern type when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”. This is determination data that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR5. Each big hit variation pattern determination data 136A to 136C is selected as determination data according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the big hit fluctuation pattern according to the determination result that the normal big hit fluctuation pattern type is normal A3-1, super A3-2 to super A3-5, special A4-1 to special A4-2. Data for judgment (normal state) 136A is selected, and the jackpot is determined according to the determination result that any one of probability variation B3-1, B3-2, B4-1, B4-2, which is the variation pattern type for jackpot in the probability variation state. The data for determining the big hit fluctuation pattern (probability changing state) 136B is selected, and the data for big hit fluctuation pattern judging is selected according to the determination result that either the short time C3-1 or the short time C4-1 is the short pattern big hit fluctuation pattern type. (Time-short state) 136C is selected. Each jackpot variation pattern determination data 136A to 136C includes a random number MR5 for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit”. It consists of data for determination to be assigned to any of the above. The variation pattern of probability variation 1 and probability variation 2 in the big hit variation pattern judgment data 136B is a variation pattern corresponding to the first big hit or the second big hit, and the variation pattern of the probability variation 3 corresponds to the first big hit. The variation patterns of probability variation 4 and probability variation 5 are variation patterns corresponding to the third big hit, and the variation pattern of probability variation 6 is the variation pattern corresponding to the fourth big hit. In the certain change state, the production mode is “battle mode” or “special training mode”. In this way, by making it possible to determine the type of jackpot based on the variation pattern, the execution of the “battle mode” and “special training mode” and mode transition are appropriately executed on the side of the production control board 12 it can. In addition, the fluctuation pattern of time reduction 1 and time reduction 2 in the fluctuation pattern judgment data 136C for big hit is a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the first big hit or the second big hit, and the fluctuation pattern of time reduction 3 and time reduction 4 is the third big hit. Or, it is a variation pattern corresponding to the fourth big hit. In the short time state, the production mode is the “special training mode”. Thus, by making it possible to determine the big hit type by the variation pattern, it is possible to appropriately execute the “special training mode” effect and the mode transition on the effect control board 12 side.

  The variation pattern determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes reach loss variation pattern determination data 137 shown in FIG. The reach-losing variation pattern determination data 137 indicates that when the variable display result is determined to be “losing”, the variation pattern is changed according to the determination result to reach the reach state. This is judgment data that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR5. The variation pattern determination data 137 for reach lose is the random value MR5 for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, when the variable display result of the decorative design is “lost” and the variable display mode is “reach”. It consists of determination data assigned to any one of a plurality of corresponding variation patterns.

  The variation pattern determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138A to 138C shown in FIGS. The non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138A to 138C is determined when the variable display result is determined to be “lost”, and the variation pattern is determined as a variation pattern determination according to a determination result that does not result in the reach state. This is determination data that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR5. Each of the non-reach lose variation pattern determination data 138A to 138C is selected as determination data according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the non-reach loss variation pattern determination data (normal state) 138A is selected in accordance with the determination result indicating that it is one of the non-reach A1-1 to non-reach A1-3, which is the normal non-reach loss variation pattern type. The non-reach loss variation pattern determination data (probability variation state) 138B is selected in accordance with the determination result indicating that the probability variation state non-reach variation pattern type is non-reach B1-1 or non-reach B1-2. The non-reach loss variation pattern determination data (short-time state) 138C is selected according to the determination result indicating that the non-reach C1-1 or non-reach C1-2 is the non-reach variation pattern type in the short-time state. Is done. The variation pattern determination data 138A to 138C for non-reach loss is a random value MR5 for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type. It consists of determination data assigned to one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case.

  Here, in the setting of the non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138A shown in FIG. 14 (B), special effects such as non-reach 3 and non-reach 4 corresponding to the case of the non-reach A1-3 variation pattern type. The random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern for executing the above. With such a setting, even when “non-reach loss” occurs, reach A2, reach A3, etc., which are fluctuation patterns in the case of “big hit” shown in FIG. 12, and “reach lose” shown in FIG. In the same manner as the reach loss A2, reach loss A3, and the like, which are fluctuation patterns in the case, it is possible to execute an effect operation as a special effect. In addition, in the setting of the non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138A, the non-reach A1-1 change pattern type (determined when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or less) corresponds to the case of non-reach 1 The variation pattern is determined to be a non-reach A1-2 variation pattern type (determined when the total number of reserved storage is 4 or more), and is determined to be a non-reach 2 variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern of non-reach 2 is set shorter than the fluctuation pattern of non-reach 1. With this setting, the special figure fluctuation time when the total number of reserved memories is 4 or more can be made shorter than when the total number of reserved memories is 3 or less. It should be noted that the non-reach 3 and non-reach 4 special figure fluctuation times for executing special effects are set longer than the non-reach 1 fluctuation patterns. In the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination data 135A shown in FIG. 11B, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type A1-3 when the total number of reserved memories is 4 or more than when it is 3 or less. Is decreasing. By doing in this way, the generation ratio of special effects when the total number of reserved memories is 4 or more can be reduced, and the average special figure fluctuation time can be shortened.

  Similarly, in the setting of the non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138B, non-reach 5 corresponds to the case where the variation pattern type of non-reach B1-1 (determined when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or less). Corresponding to the non-reach B1-2 variation pattern type (5% when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or less and 4 or more). The variation pattern is determined. The fluctuation pattern of the non-reach 6 is set shorter than the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach 5. In the setting of the non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138C, the non-reach 7 variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern type of the non-reach C1-1 (determined when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or less). And non-reach C1-2 variation pattern type (5% when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or less and determined when the total number of reserved storage is 4 or more) 8 variation patterns are determined. The fluctuation pattern of non-reach 8 is set shorter than the fluctuation pattern of non-reach 7. By doing in this way, the generation ratio of special effects when the total number of reserved memories is 4 or more can be reduced, and the average special figure fluctuation time can be shortened.

  In the big hit variation pattern determination data 136A shown in FIG. 12, variation pattern reach A1 to reach A3 are variation patterns with reach A (normal reach), and variation pattern reach B1 to reach B3 are reach B (super reach). 1), the variation pattern reach C1 to reach C3 is a variation pattern with reach C (super reach 2), and the variation pattern reach D1 to reach D3 is reach D (super reach 3). It is a fluctuation pattern with In addition, in the variation pattern determination data 137 for reach loss shown in FIG. 14A, variation pattern reach loss A1 to reach loss A3 are variation patterns with reach A (normal reach), and variation pattern reach loss B1 to reach loss B3 are: The variation pattern with reach B (super reach 1), and the variation pattern reach loss C1 to reach loss C3 are variation patterns with reach C (super reach 2). Thus, in this embodiment, a variation pattern with a similar reach mode is set as one variation pattern type. When adding variation patterns within the same variation pattern type or changing the occurrence rate of variation patterns, it is only necessary to change the setting of the random value MR5 within the variation pattern type. Time and random time setting time can be shortened. In addition, when adding the reach mode and adding the variation pattern type, or changing the setting of the occurrence rate of the reach mode (variation pattern type), only the setting of the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is changed. Therefore, the development time of the gaming machine and the setting time of the random value can be shortened.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2, game control as shown in FIG. 15, for example, is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A data holding area 150 is provided. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 15 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a start data storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game control. A timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A is a special game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the winning in association with the holding number in the order of winning in the first starting winning opening. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are reserved data and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). .

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B receives the game ball at the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start condition is satisfied, but the second start condition is not satisfied. Hold data of the game (a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the winning in association with the holding number in the winning order to the second starting winning opening. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are reserved data and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). .

  The start data storage unit 151C stores start data indicating which game ball has won in either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, so that the order of winning of each game ball can be specified. As an example, the start data storage unit 151C stores “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening, or “second” start data corresponding to winning in the second starting winning opening. The game balls are stored in association with the hold numbers according to the winning order of each game ball.

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

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In step S15 of FIG. 26 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. The ordinary symbol process flag indicates which process in step S16 of FIG. 26 or the ordinary symbol process shown in FIG. 34 executed for controlling the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20. Instruct whether to select or execute.

  The big hit flag is set to an on state corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, it is cleared and turned off in response to, for example, that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. The probability change flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability change state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the end of the probability change state. . The time reduction flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the time reduction state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the completion of the time reduction state. .

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

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

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

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

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

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 counts a part of numerical data indicating a random number value used for controlling the progress of the game, separately from the random number circuit 104, so that the CPU 103 can be updated by software. belongs to. For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2, MR3, MR4, and MR5 is stored as a random count value, and is periodically or irregularly depending on the execution of software by the CPU 103. In addition, numerical data indicating each random number value is updated.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit type buffer, there are a plurality of decorative display variable display modes when the variable display result is “big hit”, such as “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, and “fourth big hit”. A buffer value corresponding to the determination result of which type of jackpot type is determined is stored. As an example, based on the setting in the big hit type determination data 131 as shown in FIG. 8, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the value of the big hit type buffer (big hit type buffer value) is set to “00”. When the jackpot type is “second jackpot”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “01”, and when the jackpot type is “third jackpot”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “02”. When the jackpot type is “fourth jackpot”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “03”. In the fluctuation start total reserved memory number buffer, the total reserved memory number read out at the start of fluctuation of the special figure game in the first special figure or the second special figure is temporarily stored.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and fixed data, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124, an I / O 125, and an RTCM (real time clock module) 126 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes a program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the receiving control CPU 120 for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect controlling CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed. The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal to the sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14. On the other hand, wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal is connected. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal from the operation button 30 is also connected to the effect control board 12.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, random values SR2 for determining symbols, The numerical data indicating the random number SR3 for determining the notice, the random value SR4 for determining the battle effect pattern type, the random value SR5 for determining the battle effect pattern, and the random value SR6 for determining the teammate character are controlled to be countable. The In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 124 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5, SR6. The effect control CPU 120 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. 27, for example, to update various numerical data by software. Numerical data indicating a part of the numerical values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5, SR6 may be counted. When the random number circuit 124 is not mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 uses the random counter to change the random values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5, SR6. You may make it count the numerical data which show all.

  Random values SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols are “left” and “middle” in the display area of the image display device 5 as finalized decorative symbols that are variable display results of decorative symbols. , A random number value used for determining a decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in each of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Note that the final stop symbol here is finally stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R when the decorative symbol variable display ends. These are the three decorative designs. As an example, the random number value SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol takes a value in the range of “1” to “80”, and the random value SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is “1” to “ The random number value SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol takes a value in the range of “1” to “96”.

  The random number SR2 for design determination includes a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R and a variable display result when the variable display result is a reach-losing combination. This is a random value used to determine a big hit symbol in the case of a big hit combination, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number SR3 for the notice determination is a random value used to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect and to determine one of a plurality of kinds of notice pattern types prepared in advance. ”To“ 100 ”.

  The random value SR4 for determining the battle effect pattern type is a random number value used to determine one of a plurality of types of battle effect pattern types when a big hit is made in the battle mode. It takes a value in the range of “100”. The random value SR5 for determining the battle effect pattern is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types of battle effect patterns that are prepared in advance in the battle mode. Take a value in the range.

  The random character value SR6 for determining a teammate character is a random number value used to determine one of a plurality of types of teammate characters prepared in advance in the battle effect when a big hit is made in the battle mode. The value is in the range of “100”.

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

  In the determination table stored in the ROM 121, for example, final stop symbol determination data 160A shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C as determination data for determining a fixed decorative symbol to be one of the predetermined non-reach combinations. ~ 160C is included. The final stop symbol determination data 160A shown in FIG. 17 (A) is the left that becomes the finalized symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L among the finalized symbols that are the predetermined non-reach combinations. This is determination data referred to for determining the final stop symbol FZ1-1 based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination data 160A is data for determination that assigns the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that become the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. Etc. The final stop symbol determination data 160B shown in FIG. 17B is the right that becomes the fixed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” ornament symbol display area 5R among the fixed ornament symbols that are the predetermined non-reach combinations. This is decision data referred to for determining the final stop symbol FZ1-2 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 or the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination data 160B includes the second final stop symbol determination random number SR1-2 according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. , Data for determination to be assigned to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. The final stop symbol determination data 160C shown in FIG. 17C is a fixed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” ornament symbol display area 5C among the fixed ornament symbols that are a predetermined non-reach combination. For determining the final stop symbol FZ1-3 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol, etc. It is data. For example, by assigning a random number value for each symbol determination data, symbols that are temporarily stopped at the “pseudo ream” or “developed chance” symbols will not appear at the time of non-reach loss where special effects are not executed. Can do.

  Here, the determination data stored in the ROM 121 includes left / right outcome determination data 161 as shown in FIG. 18, and a combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. Therefore, it is determined whether the left and right output type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR18, or LR31 to LR38. The final stop symbol determination data 160C includes a random number SR1 for determining the third final stop symbol according to the determination result of whether the left / right outcome type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR18, or LR31 to LR38. -3 is made up of determination data and the like assigned to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of decorative symbols to be the middle final stop symbols FZ1-3.

  In the final stop symbol determination data 160B shown in FIG. 17B, the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 are the same. The portion is not assigned the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol. With such an assignment, when a final decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the final decorative symbol combination can be prevented from being a reach combination or a jackpot combination.

  The determination data stored in the ROM 121 includes, for example, the difference value determination data 162A shown in FIG. 19A and the reach shown in FIG. 19B as determination data for determining a final decorative symbol that is a reach-losing combination. Symbol determination data 162B is included. The difference value determination data 162A shown in FIG. 19A is determination data for determining a reach symbol determination difference value based on a symbol determination random value SR2. Further, the reach symbol determination data 162B shown in FIG. 19B includes a difference value determined based on the difference value determination data 162A and a state data setting unit 195 provided in the effect control data holding area 190. This is data for determination for determining the reach symbol (left final stop symbol and right final stop symbol) at the time of reach loss based on the set state data value to any one of “1” to “8”. Specifically, the total value obtained by adding the determined difference value to the value of the state data set in the state data setting unit 195 is any of “1” to “8” (subtract 8 if 9 or more). Depending on whether or not, the corresponding reach symbol is selected. For example, when the value of the state data is “1” and the difference value is “3”, the reach symbol of “4” corresponding to the total value of “4” is determined. In addition, in order to avoid a jackpot combination, the middle stop symbol that constitutes the reach symbol at the time of reach loss is not the same as the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol or the right final stop symbol, but a symbol number that is one smaller It is sufficient to select the decorative pattern. When determining the middle final stop symbol, a random value is extracted, a difference value (for example, “+1” to “+7”, etc.) is determined based on the random number value, and the difference is added to the symbol number determined as the reach symbol You may make it determine the symbol number which added the value as a middle last stop symbol.

  The determination data stored in the ROM 121 includes determination data for determining a jackpot combination. For example, difference value determination data 163A shown in FIG. 20 (A) and first / second big hit symbol determination data 163B shown in FIG. , The third and fourth big hit symbol determination data 164 shown in FIG. 20C is included. The difference value determination data 163A shown in FIG. 20A is determination data for determining the first and second jackpot symbol determination difference values based on the symbol determination random number SR2. In addition, the first and second big hit symbol determination data 163B shown in FIG. 20B is provided in the difference value determined based on the difference value determination data 163A and the effect control data holding area 190. Based on the value of the state data set in the data setting unit 195, the big hit combination (first first) that becomes the left / middle / right final stop symbol when the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” The second big hit symbol) is data for determination for determining one of “1” to “8”. Specifically, the total value obtained by adding the determined difference value to the value of the state data set in the state data setting unit 195 is any of “1” to “8” (subtract 8 if 9 or more). Depending on whether or not, the corresponding jackpot symbol is selected. For example, when the value of the state data is “1” and the difference value is “3”, the big hit symbol “4” corresponding to the total value “4” is determined. Note that the first jackpot combination and the second jackpot combination are common ornamental symbol combinations, but may be different combinations.

  In the setting of the difference value determining data 162A for determining the reach symbol at the time of the lose reach shown in FIG. 19A, the ratio determined as the difference value “0” is low (5%). On the other hand, in the setting of the difference value determining data 163B for determining the big hit symbol at the time of the first and second big hits shown in FIG. 20 (A), the ratio determined as the differential value “0” is high (50 %). With such a setting, when the difference value becomes a reach symbol determined based on “0”, the reliability becomes a big hit compared to the case where the difference symbol is determined based on another difference value. The degree is the highest. In this embodiment, the value set in the state data setting unit 195 is a value corresponding to the current day of the week. In addition, the decorative symbols “1” to “7” that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are combined character images corresponding to days of the week. (See FIG. 51). Therefore, when the reach symbol corresponds to the current day of the week, the reliability that is a big hit is the highest.

  The third and fourth big hit combination determination data 163C shown in FIG. 20C is a big hit combination (third big hit combination / fourth big hit combination) when the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”. ) Is determined data that is referred to for determining based on the symbol determining random number SR2. The third / fourth big hit combination determining data 163C is composed of determining data for assigning the symbol determining random number SR2 to the third big hit combination / fourth big hit combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20C, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5,・ 1、2 ・ 1 ・ 2 、 「3 ・ 2 ・ 3」 、 「4 ・ ３ ・ 4」 、 「5 ・ 4 ・ 5」 、 「6 ・ 5 ・ 6」 、 「7 ・ 6 ・ 7 ”,“ 8 · 7 · 8 ”are combinations of third big hits or fourth big hit combinations. In addition, although the 3rd big hit combination and the 4th big hit combination were made into the combination of a common decorative design, it is good also as a different combination, respectively.

  The selection data stored in the ROM 121 includes the preliminary selection difference value determination data 170 shown in FIG. 21A, the preliminary selection data 171 shown in FIG. 21B, and the battle mode advance notice shown in FIG. Selection data 172 is included. The notice selection difference value determination data 170 shown in FIG. 21A indicates whether or not the notice effect is executed based on the notice determination random value SR3 in the “normal mode” and the “special training mode”, and This is decision data for determining a difference value for selecting a notice when executing. Further, the notice selection data 171 shown in FIG. 21B includes a difference value determined based on the notice selection difference value determination data 170 and a state data setting unit provided in the effect control data holding area 190. The type of the notice pattern to be executed based on the value of the state data set in 195 is one of a plurality of types (“Mon”, “Tue”, “Wed”, “Thurs”, “Fri”, “Sat”, and “Sun”). It is the data for selection for determining. Specifically, the total value obtained by adding the determined difference value to the value of the state data set in the state data setting unit 195 is any of “1” to “7” (subtract 7 if 8 or more). The notice pattern corresponding to whether or not is selected. For example, when the value of the state data is “1” and the difference value is “3”, the notice pattern “Thu” corresponding to the total value “4” is selected. Note that in the “normal mode” and the “special training mode”, the notice pattern is determined by the same processing and determination data, but different notice patterns are produced in the “normal mode” and the “special training mode”. The Note that the notice pattern may be determined by different processing and determination data in the “normal mode” and the “special training mode”.

  In the notice selection difference value determination data 170, the allocation of the random number SR3 differs depending on which variation pattern is used. For example, in the case of reach A1, which is a variation pattern when the variable display result is “big hit”, a value (10%) in the range of “1” to “10” is assigned among random numbers without notice, and the difference value A value (30%) in the range of “11” to “40” is assigned to “0”, and 10% is assigned to the difference values “+1” to “+6”. In this way, in the case of “big hit”, the rate at which the notice effect is executed is set high. Further, the difference value is most often assigned to “0”. In addition, in the case of non-reach 1, which is a variation pattern when the variable display result is “losing”, a value (80%) in the range of “1” to “80” is assigned among random numbers without notice, and the difference A value (10%) in the range of “81” to “90” is assigned to the value “+3”, and a value (10%) in the range of “91” to “100” is assigned to the difference value “+4”. In this way, in the case of “losing”, the rate at which the notice effect is executed is set low. In addition, the random value is not allocated to the difference value “0”, or the difference value “0” is a small value even if it is allocated. With such a setting, the difference value becomes a highly reliable notice pattern in which the notice pattern determined based on “0” is the biggest hit.

  In addition, in the case of non-reach 2 (short time), which is a variation pattern when the variable display result is “losing”, a value (100%) in the range of “1” to “100” among the random numbers is assigned without notice. It is. Thus, in the case of “losing”, the notice effect is not executed in the variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is shortened. In the case of non-reach 3 which is a variation pattern for executing a special effect when the variable display result is “losing”, a value (60%) in the range of “1” to “60” is assigned without random notice. Then, a value (10%) in the range of “61” to “70” is assigned to the difference value “+1”, and a value (10%) in the range of “71” to “80” is assigned to the difference value “+2”. Then, a value (10%) in the range of “81” to “90” is assigned to the difference value “+3”, and a value (10%) in the range of “91” to “100” is assigned to the difference value “+4”. It is. In this way, in the case where the variable display result is “losing”, in the variation pattern in which the special effect is executed, the ratio at which the notice effect is executed is set higher than in the case where the special effect is not executed.

The battle mode advance notice selection data 172 shown in FIG. 21C indicates whether or not the notice effect is to be executed based on the random number SR3 for the notice determination in the “battle mode” and the notice pattern in the case of executing the notice pattern. This is data for selection for determining one of a plurality of types (notice A to notice C).

  In the battle mode notice selection data 172, the assignment of the random number SR3 differs depending on which variation pattern is used. For example, in the case of probability variation 1 which is a variation pattern when the variable display result is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, the notice effect is always executed (there is no allocation without notice) and the notice pattern of notice A A value in the range of “1” to “30” (30%) is assigned, and a value in the range of “31” to “96” (66%) is assigned to the notice pattern of notice B, and the notice pattern of notice C A value (4%) in the range of “97” to “100” is allocated. In the case of probability variation 2 which is a variation pattern when the variable display result is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, the notice effect is always executed, and the notice pattern of notice A is in the range of “1” to “45”. Value (45%) is assigned, the value (51%) in the range of “46” to “96” is assigned to the notice pattern of notice B, and the value of “97” to “100” is assigned to the notice pattern of notice C Value (4%) is assigned. In the case of probability variation 4, which is a variation pattern when the variable display result is “third big hit”, the notice effect is always executed, and the notice pattern of notice A is a value in the range of “1” to “80” (80%). And a value (20%) in the range of “81” to “100” is assigned to the notice pattern of notice B. In the case of probability variation 6 which is a variation pattern when the variable display result is “fourth big hit”, the notice effect is always executed, and the notice pattern of notice A is in the range of “1” to “90” (90%). And a value (10%) in the range of “90” to “100” is assigned to the notice pattern of notice B. In the case of non-reach 5 which is a variation pattern when the variable display result of the first special symbol display device 4A is “losing”, a value in the range of “1” to “90” (90%) of random numbers without notice. ), A value in the range of “91” to “97” (7%) is assigned to the notice pattern of the notice A, and a value in the range of “98” to “100” (3%) to the notice pattern of the notice B ) Is allocated. In the case of non-reach 5 which is a fluctuation pattern when the variable display result of the second special symbol display device 4B is “losing”, a value in the range of “1” to “80” among random numbers (80% without notice) ), A value (17%) in the range of “81” to “97” is assigned to the notice pattern of notice A, and a value in the range of “98” to “100” (3% to the notice pattern of notice B) ) Is allocated. As described above, when the variation pattern is non-reach 5, the execution ratio of the notice effect varies depending on which special symbol display device has the variable display result. In the case of non-reach 6 (short time), which is a variation pattern when the variable display result is “losing”, a value (100%) in the range of “1” to “100” is assigned without random notice. Thus, in the case of “losing”, the notice effect is not executed in the variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is shortened. When the variation pattern is non-reach 5, be sure to execute the notice (without allocation without notice) and perform the notice effect to be executed depending on which special symbol display device has the variable display result. Only the distribution may be different.

  With such a setting, the notice effect is always executed when the variable display result in the “battle mode” is “big hit”. In addition, when the pre-battle notice effect of the notice C is executed, it is determined that the “first big hit” or “second big hit” with a ball is present (the “battle mode” continues). The ratio of the “first big hit” or the “second big hit” when the notice effect of the notice B is executed is more than the “third big hit” when the notice effect of the notice A is executed. Alternatively, it is set higher than the ratio of “fourth big hit”. As described above, since the reliability of “big hit” and the ratio of which type of big hit (the rate at which “battle mode” continues) differ depending on whether or not the notice effect is executed, the notice pattern, The player's expectation can be enhanced by the notice effect in "".

  The determination data stored in the ROM 121 includes battle effect pattern type determination data and battle effect pattern determination data. In this embodiment, after determining the battle effect pattern type based on the data for determining the battle effect pattern type, a detailed battle effect pattern is determined based on the data for determining the battle effect pattern corresponding to the determined battle effect pattern type. Is done. For example, a battle effect pattern type (for example, an attack method or a weapon type) is determined based on the battle effect pattern type determination data, and a big hit round is determined based on the battle effect pattern determination data corresponding to the battle effect pattern type. The presence or absence of other effects such as an effect that promotes the number (promotion effect), an effect that wins after pretending that the battle is defeated (relief effect), or an effect that changes the effect according to the operation of the operation button 30 (operation effect) The type is determined. Note that these divisions are examples, and other divisions may be used.

  The determination data includes battle effect pattern type determination data 173 shown in FIG. The battle effect pattern type determination data 173 shown in FIG. 22A is the variation designated from the main board 11 when the variable display result is “big hit” during the battle mode (when the battle effect is executed). Depending on the pattern, the battle effect pattern type can be any of a plurality of types (Battle A win, Battle B win B, Battle C win, Battle A lose, Battle B lose) based on the random value SR4 for determining the battle effect pattern type. This is data for determination that is referred to in order to determine whether or not.

  The battle effect pattern type determination data 173 wins the battle effect random pattern SR4 for battle A and battle B, depending on whether the variation pattern in the “battle mode” is probability variation 1 to probability variation 6. , Data for determination to be assigned to any one of the battle effect pattern types of battle C win, battle A lose, and battle B lose. Thus, depending on which of the multiple types of jackpot types (variation patterns) in the “battle mode”, it is possible to determine different battle effect pattern types, and the same battle effect pattern type is determined. The ratio can be varied. In this embodiment, in the battle production pattern determined by the battle production pattern type of battle A win and battle A loss, the battle production (battle A) is executed with the same attack method and weapon, and battle B wins and battle B loses. In the battle effect pattern determined by the battle effect pattern type, the same attack method and the battle effect (battle B) are executed by the weapon, and in the battle effect pattern determined by the battle effect pattern type of the battle C, the same attack method An effect (battle C) is executed with a weapon. In the battle effect pattern type determination data 173, the battle A (winning or losing) is set to be easily determined when “third big hit” or “fourth big hit” (probability variation 4, probability variation 5, probability variation 6). The production pattern type battle B (B1 and B2) is set so as to be easily determined when “first big hit” and “second big hit” (probability 1, probability variation 2, probability variation 3), and the battle C (win) is “ It is set to be determined only at the time of “first big hit” and “second big hit”. As described above, since the ratio of which jackpot is different depends on which battle effect pattern type, the player pays attention to the battle effect. It should be noted that when the battle C is reached, the battle is always won and the “battle mode” is set to continue. However, the battle effect pattern type that causes the battle to be lost is prepared, and the variation of the probability variation 4 to the probability variation 6 is prepared. You may make it allocate to a pattern. Further, the assignment of the random value SR4 is an example, and may be arbitrarily assigned without departing from the spirit of the invention.

  The battle effect pattern determination data includes battle effect pattern determination data 174 shown in FIG. The battle effect pattern determination data 174 is referred to in order to determine the battle effect pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the battle effect pattern determination random value SR5 according to the determination result of the battle effect pattern type. Data for determination. The battle effect pattern determination data 174 includes a random effect value SR5 for determining the battle effect pattern according to the battle effect pattern type, and a plurality of types of battle effect patterns corresponding to the case where the decorative display variable display result is “big hit”. It consists of data for determination to be assigned to any of the above.

  In the battle effect pattern determination data 173, the battle effect patterns of battles A-2, A-4, B-2, B-4, and C-2 are other than those described above during variable display, during the jackpot game state, and after the jackpot game state. It is a battle production pattern which performs the production of. When these battle effect patterns are determined, for example, promotion effects, relief effects, operation effects, and the like are executed. On the other hand, in battles A-1, A-3, B-1, B-3, and C-1, other effects are not executed. Thus, in this embodiment, a battle effect pattern that executes another effect and a battle effect pattern that is not executed are included in one battle effect pattern type. When adding a battle effect pattern within the same battle effect pattern type or changing the setting of the rate of occurrence of a battle effect pattern, it is only necessary to change the setting of the random value SR5 in the battle effect pattern type. It is possible to shorten the development time of game machines and the setting time of random numbers. Further, when adding a battle effect mode and adding a battle effect pattern type, or changing the setting of the occurrence rate of the battle effect mode (battle effect pattern type), the battle effect pattern type determination disorder Since only the setting of the numerical value SR4 has to be changed, the development time of the gaming machine and the setting time of the random value can be shortened.

  The determination data stored in the ROM 121 includes, for example, difference value determination data 175 shown in FIG. 22C and teammate character determination data 176 shown in FIG. The difference value determination data 175 shown in FIG. 22 is determination data for determining a difference value for determining a teammate character used in a battle effect in the battle mode based on a random number SR2 for determining a symbol. Also, the teammate character determination data 176 shown in FIG. 22D includes the difference value determined based on the difference value determination data 175, and the state data setting unit 195 provided in the effect control data holding area 190. Based on the value of the status data set, multiple types of friendly characters used in battle effects in the battle mode (“Mon”, “Tue”, “Wed”, “Thurs”, “Fri”, “Sat”, “Sun”, “ALL” )) For determination. Specifically, the total value obtained by adding the determined difference value to the value of the state data set in the state data setting unit 195 is any of “1” to “8” (subtract 8 if 9 or more). Is determined to be a corresponding ally character. In the difference value determination data 175, the allocation of the random value SR6 differs depending on whether the variation pattern is “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 6”. For example, in “probability variation 1”, “probability variation 2”, and “probability variation 3” corresponding to the fact that the big hit type in which the battle mode continues is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, the difference value “0” is often assigned. (50% to 70%). In particular, when the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the difference value “0” is more frequently assigned in “probability variation 3” which is a dedicated variation pattern) (70%). In addition, in “probability variation 4”, “probability variation 5”, and “probability variation 6” corresponding to the big hit type for which the battle mode is ended being “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, the assignment of the difference value “0” is “ It is less (5% to 15%) than in the case of “first big hit” or “second big hit”. In particular, in “probability variation 6” which is a variation pattern when the big hit type is “fourth big hit”, the allocation of the difference value “0” is small (5%). With such a setting, the difference value is determined based on “0”. When a battle effect by a teammate character is executed, the continuation rate of the battle mode (probability of winning the battle) and the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state are large. The probability of being in a probabilistic state even after defeating the battle (the probability of being a third big hit) is high, and the proportion advantageous to the player is high. The variation pattern of “probability variation 4” and “probability variation 5” may be dedicated to “third big hit”, and the variation pattern of “probability variation 6” may be shared by “third big hit” and “fourth big hit”. For this purpose, the variation pattern “probability variation 6” may be included in the variation pattern type of probability variation B4-1 in the big hit variation pattern determination data 136B shown in FIG. Further, the determination ratio of the difference value may be changed depending on whether it is a big hit in the first special symbol display device 5A or a big hit in the second special symbol display device 5B. For this purpose, the variation pattern may be different for each special symbol display device, and a command that can specify which special symbol display device is a big hit is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. It may be.

  As the control pattern table stored in the ROM 121, for example, an effect control pattern table 180 having a configuration as shown in FIG. 23 is used. The effect control pattern table 180 includes various data such as 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 effect control as effect control patterns. The plurality of types of effect control patterns stored in the effect control pattern table 180 are, for example, as shown in FIG. 24, effect control process timer setting values, effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n (n is an arbitrary natural number) ), Display control data # 1 to #n, audio control data # 1 to #n, lamp control data # 1 to #n, and various codes for controlling the production operation, such as an end code. The display control command to be transmitted to the display control board 13, the contents of the various effects control such as the contents of the sound output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, the contents of the effects by the game effect lamp 9, and the timing for switching the effects control are set. Has been. As an effect control pattern, what corresponds to the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern, and the notice pattern need only be prepared for each effect mode. For example, as a big hit effect control pattern, a 15 round big hit effect control pattern, a seven round big hit effect control pattern, a two round big hit effect control pattern in the normal mode, and a two round big hit effect control in the battle mode A pattern, an effect control pattern for a big hit in the special training mode, etc. are prepared. Even if the variation pattern is the same, different production control patterns are prepared for the normal mode and the special training mode, and the production until the big hit is different. The effect during the big hit differs depending on the type of the big hit (number of rounds), but the effect control pattern may be set so as to vary depending on the effect mode and the variation pattern as well as the big hit type. . For example, an effect control mode for two rounds of big hit in an effect control pattern for two rounds of big hit in the normal mode, an effect control pattern for two rounds of big hit in the battle mode, and an effect control pattern for two rounds of big hit in the special training mode The transition effect) may be different.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 25A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 25A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, an effect control buffer setting unit 194, and state data setting. Part 195.

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

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

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

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

  The status data setting unit 195 is an area for holding status data used when determining a notice pattern. For example, the effect control CPU 120 acquires date and time information from the RTCM 126 when the power is turned on, and sets the state data corresponding to the day of the week acquired based on the setting data shown in FIG. For example, if the power is turned on on Monday, “1” is set in the state data setting unit 195 as the state data.

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for taking in various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation button 30, and effect control. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the substrate 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a sound effect signal transmitted to the audio control board 13, an electric decoration signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14, etc. Is output. The RTCM 126 mounted on the effect control board 12 is a device for measuring time to indicate the current “year”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second”. . The effect control CPU 120 acquires date and time information from the RTCM 126 when the power is turned on, and sets the state data corresponding to the acquired date and time information in the state data setting unit 195 provided in the effect control data holding area 190.

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

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

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

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 26 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to detect input from each switch 21, 22A, 22B, 23, etc. via the switch circuit 110. The state of the signal is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a main random number value update process for updating at least a part of the random number values MR1, MR2, MR3, MR4, MR5 and the like used on the main substrate 11 side by software is executed (step S14). ). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 26 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S100). FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 28, the CPU 103 first corresponds to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A among the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided in the ON state is on (step S201). At this time, if the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201; Yes), the first hold memory corresponding to the number of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. It is determined whether or not the number is a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 may specify the first reserved memory number by reading the value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (first reserved memory number count value).

  If the first reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the first reserved memory number count value ( Step S203). Then, from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S204). . Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, whereby each random number value is stored (step S205). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address (first address) of the first start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc., to transmit the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S206). The first start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 26 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S206, for example, by adding 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number counter (total reserved memory number count value) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, the total reserved memory number is set to 1. Add (step S207). Then, “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S208). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved memory number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S209). . The reserved memory number notification command set in this way follows the first start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 26 after the special symbol process process is completed. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12.

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

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

  After executing the process of step S215, the total reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S216), for example, by adding 1 to the total reserved memory number count value. Then, “second” start data corresponding to winning in the second start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S217). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S218). . The reserved memory number notification command set in this way follows the second start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 26 after the special symbol process process ends. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. After executing the start winning determination process as described above, one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 shown in FIG. 27 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

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

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process is based on the determination result of whether or not the mode flag value and the variable display result are “big hit”, the determination result of whether or not the variable display state of the decorative design is the reach mode, etc. Thus, a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types is included.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the special figure variation time is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big winning opening is a process for starting the execution of the round in the big winning gaming state and setting the opening for the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” Etc. are included. At this time, for example, an upper limit of a period during which the big prize opening is in an open state may be set corresponding to the setting of the maximum number of times the big prize opening is opened. As an example, when the maximum value of the number of times a big winning opening is opened is set to “15” corresponding to the 15th round big hit state or “7” corresponding to the seventh round big hit state, Is set to "29 seconds". On the other hand, if the maximum value for the number of times a big winning opening is opened is set to “2” corresponding to the two round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”. Set to. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The special winning opening open process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This process during opening of the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the elapsed time measured, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, processing for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the predetermined solenoid is executed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The special winning opening opening post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-opening process for the big prize opening includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of open big prize openings, Includes processing to update the value of the special figure process flag to “7” when it has reached, and processing to update the value of the special figure process flag to “6” when the maximum number of winning prize opening has not been reached. ing.

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

  FIG. 29 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. 29, the CPU 103 first reads the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example, to determine the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage as the total value is “0” (step S231). At this time, if the total reserved storage number is other than “0” (step S231; No), the start data is read from the start data storage unit 151C (step S232). At this time, the start data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the start data storage unit 151C may be read. Note that the total reserved memory count value read in step S231 is stored in the fluctuation start total reserved memory number buffer of the game control buffer setting unit 155 for use in later determination.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the total reserved memory number count value, the total reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the start data storage unit 151C receives the hold number “1”. The storage contents of the start data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted up by one entry (step S233). Then, it is determined whether the start data read in step S232 is “first” or “second” (step S234).

  If it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “first” (step S234; first), the first special figure hold storage unit 151A stores it in association with the hold number “1”. As the hold data, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are respectively read (step S235). At this time, for example, the first reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1 to update the first reserved memory number so that 1 is subtracted. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S236). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the value of the special fluctuation designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (the fluctuation special figure) The designated buffer value) is set to “1” (step S237).

  After executing the process of step S237, the first special figure display result determination shown in FIG. 7A is used as a determination table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. The data for use 130A is selected and set (step S238). For example, in the process of step S238, the storage address (first address) of the first special figure display result determination data 130A in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination data pointer or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The CPU 103 refers to the first special figure display result determination data 130A set in this manner, so that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination read out in step S235 is the jackpot determination value. It is determined whether or not the data matches (step S239).

  If it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “second” (step S234; second), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data in association with the hold number “1”. As the hold data, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are respectively read (step S240). At this time, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved memory number count value, the second reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B uses the reserved number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S241). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S242).

  After executing the process of step S242, the second special figure display result determination shown in FIG. 7B is used as determination data for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. The data for use 130B is selected and set (step S243). For example, in the process of step S243, the storage address of the second special figure display result determination data 130B in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination data pointer or the like. The CPU 103 refers to the second special figure display result determination data 130B set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random value MR1 read in step S240 is the jackpot determination value. It is determined whether or not the data matches (step S239).

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the big hit determination value data in step S239 (step S239; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S244). ). At this time, the big hit type determination data 131 shown in FIG. 8 is selected and set as the decision data for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S245). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read in step S235 or step S240, the jackpot type is determined by referring to the jackpot type determination data 131 set in step S245. It is determined to be one of a plurality of types of “big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, and “fourth big hit” (step S246). Corresponding to the big hit type determined in step S246, the big hit type buffer value is set to any one of “00” to “03” (step S247).

  After executing the processing of step S247, the maximum value of the number of times of winning a prize opening is set (step S248). At this time, if the big hit type is “first big hit”, the maximum value of the number of big winning opening is set to “15” corresponding to the 15 times open game. If the big hit type is “second big hit”, the maximum value of the number of big winning opening is set to “7” corresponding to the 7 times open game. When the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, the maximum value of the number of big winning opening is set to “2” corresponding to the double opening game.

  When the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value data in step S239 (step S239; No), or after executing the processing of step S248, the variable display result is determined and the jackpot type is determined. A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the result (step S249). As an example, if the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 does not match the big hit determination value data in step S239, corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “lost” The special symbol indicating the symbol “” is set as the confirmed special symbol. If the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 matches the big hit determination value data in step S239, the big hit symbols “1”, “3”, “ One of the special symbols indicating the numbers “5” and “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “first big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” as the first big hit symbol is changed according to the determination result that the big hit type is “second big hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “3” as the second jackpot symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “5” as the third jackpot symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “third jackpot”. Then, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “fourth big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “1” as the fourth big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S249, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S250), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S251), and the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 103 first checks the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag of the game control flag setting unit 152 to identify the gaming state (step S261). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S262). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S262; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 and the start data stored in the start data storage unit 151C are read ( Step S263). Thereafter, according to the selection setting shown in FIG. 31A, based on the gaming state specified in step S261 and the big hit type buffer value read in S263, the big hit variation pattern type determination data is selected and set (step S264). ).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in step S262 (step S262; No), the reach determination data 132 shown in FIG. 9 is set (step S265). At this time, the total reserved memory number is specified by reading the total reserved memory number stored in the variable start total reserved memory number buffer of the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S266). Subsequently, a random value MR3 for reach determination is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S267). Based on the reach determination random value MR3 extracted in step S267, the reach selection data set in step S265 is referred to determine whether or not the reach mode is executed (step S268).

  If the determination result indicating that the reach mode is to be executed is obtained in step S268 (step S269; Yes), the reach-losing variation pattern type determination data is selected and set (step S270). On the other hand, if a determination result indicating that the reach mode is not executed is obtained in step S268 (step S269; No), the gaming state specified in step S261 is set according to the selection setting shown in FIG. Based on this, non-reach lose variation pattern type determination data is selected and set (step S271).

  After performing any of the processes of steps S264, S270, and S271, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S272). Then, based on the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S272 and the total reserved memory number stored in the variation start total reserved memory number buffer of the game control buffer setting unit 155, the values of steps S264, S270, and S271 By referring to the variation pattern type determination data set in either one, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S273).

  Here, in the processing of steps S272 and S273, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol on the basis that the first starting condition is satisfied. Whether to determine the type, or to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied Regardless of the production mode, regardless of the production mode, the variation pattern type is determined using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 used for determination of the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like. Decide on one of multiple types. As an example, in the process of step S273, the variation pattern type may be determined with reference to the determination data stored in the address of the ROM 101 set in the determination data pointer.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S273 in this way, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type, the variation pattern determination data for big hits is used as determination data for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. One of a plurality of types of variation pattern determination data such as 136A to 136B and loss variation pattern determination data 137 and 138A to 138C is selected and set (step S274). Specifically, for example, the address of the variation pattern determination data is stored in association with the determination value of each variation pattern type determination data, and the address is set in the determination data pointer. Subsequently, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S275). Then, based on the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern extracted in step S275, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination data set in step S274 (step S276). ).

  Here, in the processes of steps S275 and S276, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition. Whether or not the second special symbol display device 4B determines the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. In addition, regardless of which effect mode is selected, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns can be selected using numerical data indicating a common random number value MR4 for determining a variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like. Decide on. Further, in the processing of steps S275 and S276, the variation pattern is processed by the common processing module using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern regardless of the determination result of the presence or absence of the reach state in step S268. Can be determined as one of a plurality of types. As an example, in the process of step S276, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to the determination data stored in the address of the ROM 101 set in the determination data pointer.

  Following the determination of the variation pattern in step S276, a special figure variation time corresponding to the determination result of the variation pattern is set (step S277). Thereafter, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the above (step S278). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S278 is executed, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol are performed (step S279). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sequentially issues a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 Stored in the designated buffer area. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sequentially issues a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. When the setting in step S279 is performed, every time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, and the variable display result notification command are sequentially transmitted.

  Following the setting in step S279, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S280), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 32 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. 32, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S301). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S301; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S302). For example, in the process of step S302, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S302, setting for transmitting a big hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S303). For example, in the process of step S303, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the jackpot start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the jackpot start designation command is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Should be stored in. Thereafter, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S304). In addition, a setting for ending the probability variation state and the time reduction state is performed (step S305). For example, in step S305, processing for clearing the probability variation flag and the time-shortage flag to turn it off, processing for clearing the special-figure variation counter for counting the number of times that the special-figure game is executed in the time-shortening state, and the like are executed. That's fine. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S306), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S301 (step S301; No), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S307). After executing the processing of S307, it is determined whether or not the time saving state is to be ended (step S308). For example, in the determination as to whether or not to end the time-saving state in step S308, the value of the special figure fluctuation number counter (special figure fluctuation number count value) is updated by, for example, 1 subtraction or 1 addition, etc. It is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation frequency count value matches a predetermined short time state end determination value (for example, “50”). At this time, if it coincides with the time-short state end determination value, the time-short state may be ended and controlled to the normal state by clearing the time-short flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time-saving gaming state end determination value, the state of the time-saving flag may be maintained and the process of step S308 may be ended. Thereafter, the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 33 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. 33, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end time effect waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the post-opening process for the big winning opening in step S116 shown in FIG. 27, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end stage waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S312). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the big hit type buffer value read in step S312 is “03” corresponding to the big hit type of “fourth big hit” (step S313). At this time, if the big hit type buffer value is “03” (step S313; Yes), the setting for starting the control to the short-time state is performed (step S314). As an example, in the process of step S314, the time reduction flag is set to the on state, and the count initial value (for example, “30”) determined in advance corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state. May be set in the special figure fluctuation counter.

  When the big hit type buffer value is other than “03” in step S313 (step S313; No), setting for starting control to the probability variation state is performed (step S315). As an example, in the process of step S315, the probability variation flag may be set to the on state.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S314 and S315, settings are made to transmit a jackpot end designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S316). For example, in the process of step S316, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the jackpot end designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the jackpot end designation command is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. As long as it is stored. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S317), and then the big hit end process is ended.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process executed in step S16 of FIG. In this normal symbol process, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 21 provided in the passage gate 41 is in an on state, thereby determining whether the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. It is determined whether or not (step S131). When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is turned on (step S131; Yes), a process at the time of passing the gate is executed (step S132). On the other hand, when the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is in the off state (step S131; No), the process of step S132 is skipped.

  As an example of the process at the time of passing through the gate executed in step S132, the following process is executed. That is, first, whether or not the number of pending map storages, which is the number of pending data stored in the pending map storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, is a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). Determine whether or not. At this time, if the number of stored customary drawings is the upper limit value, the current game ball detection is invalidated and the process at the time of passing the gate is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the number of stored customary drawings is less than the upper limit value, for example, the CPU 103 represents a random number value for determining a general map display result from numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter. Extract data. Then, the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value is set as the hold data at the head of the empty entry in the usual hold storage unit. After the above-described processing at the time of passing the gate, or after it is determined in step S131 that the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is in the OFF state, depending on the value of the usual process flag, the following is performed. Each process of steps S140 to S144 is executed.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In the normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display device 20 starts the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the normal symbol storage unit. At this time, for example, if there is pending data stored in the usual figure hold storage unit, the value of the usual figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The normal symbol determination process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol determination process, based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the normal symbol display result, the normal symbol display result as a variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the general symbol game is set to “per normal symbol” or “ A determination is made as to whether or not it is “usually lost”. At this time, for example, when one of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag is on, the determination is set so that the ratio of determining “per normal” is higher than when both are off. You may refer to business data. As a result, in the probability variation state and the short time state, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per normal” than in the normal state. The mouth is likely to be in an expanded open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening. Further, in the normal symbol determination process, the universal symbol variation pattern corresponding to the universal symbol display result is also determined. At this time, for example, when either the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is on, the normal variation pattern may be determined such that the normal variation time is shorter than when both are off. This reduces the interval for deriving and displaying the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game in the probability variation state and the short-time state, thereby shortening the interval for deriving and displaying the variable display result of “per symbol”. The second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is likely to be in the expanded open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting winning opening.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol variation process, a setting for varying the normal symbol is performed in the general symbol game by the normal symbol display 20. For the normal symbols that change based on such settings, the normal symbol display result that is the variable symbol display result of the normal symbols is displayed by stopping the normal symbol stop processing in step S143. In the normal symbol variation process, the elapsed time from the start of variation of the normal symbol is measured. At this time, a determination is made as to whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the normal map change time determined in accordance with the normal map change pattern. Then, when the usual figure change time is reached, the value of the usual figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S143 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 is set to stop and display the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol. Note that the setting for stopping and displaying the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is the normal symbol process flag value when the measured elapsed time reaches the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol variation process of step S142. It may be performed before updating to “3”. Further, in the normal symbol stop process, when the normal symbol display result is “per normal symbol”, for example, for driving the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory connected to the movable wing piece provided in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, for example. After the setting for the enlargement / release control in which the movable blade piece is tilted, such as the setting of the normal electric operation pattern, the value of the normal process flag is updated to “4”. At this time, for example, when either the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is on, a normal operation pattern in which the period and the number of times of performing the expansion opening control are increased as compared with the case where both are off may be set. . As a result, in the probability variation state and the short time state, the period and the number of times that the second start winning opening is in the expanded open state are increased based on the fact that the base map display result is “per base map”, and the game ball is It becomes easier to enter the starting prize opening. If the normal map display result is “general map loss”, the value of the general map process flag is updated to “0”.

  The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S144 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece provided in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is moved from the vertical position to the tilt position in response to the variable display result in the ordinary game being “per game”. Thus, setting for changing the second start winning opening from the normal open state to the expanded open state is performed. For example, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, a drive control signal for driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid is generated according to the setting of the ordinary electric action pattern set in the ordinary symbol stop process in step S143. You can make it. Further, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the elapsed time after the ordinary electric accessory solenoid is driven and the second start winning opening is set to the open expanded state is measured, and the elapsed time is enlarged corresponding to the ordinary electric actuating pattern. A determination is made whether the opening time has been reached. When the elapsed time reaches the expansion opening period, the driving of the ordinary electric utility solenoid is stopped, and the movable wing piece is returned from the tilting position to the vertical position, so that the second start winning opening is in the expansion opening state. Set to change from normal to open state. At this time, the value of the normal process flag may be updated to “0”.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the production control main process shown in FIG. 35 is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the production control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 acquires date / time information from the RTCM 126 and sets state data corresponding to the acquired date / time information in the state data setting unit 195 provided in the effect control data holding area 190.

  Thereafter, a random number update process is executed (step S402), and numerical data indicating a random value counted by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 among various random values used for effect control is displayed by software. Update. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting.

  On the side of the production control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the production control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interruption that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 195. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S405, an effect control process process is executed (step S406). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are performed. The contents of the control of the effect operation using the are determined, determined and set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  In the command analysis process of step S405, for example, a pending storage increase display process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. In the reserved memory increase display process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the reserved memory count notification command transmitted from the main board 11 by, for example, checking the effect control command stored in the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is reception (step S151). At this time, if no pending storage number notification command is received (step S151; No), the pending storage increase display process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S151 that the pending storage number notification command has been received (step S151; Yes), one of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command is received. It is determined whether the designated command has been received (step S152). Here, it is determined whether or not the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command has been received in the command analysis processing in step S405, and any of the start opening prize designation commands is received. When it is determined that there is a command, a command reception flag corresponding to the received start opening winning designation command may be set to an on state. As an example, when the first start opening prize designation command is received, the first start opening prize designation command reception flag is set to ON, while when the second start opening prize designation command is received, the second start opening prize designation command is received. Set the specified command reception flag to the on state. In step S152, if either the first start opening prize designation command reception flag or the second start opening prize designation command reception flag is on, it may be determined that the start opening prize designation command has been received.

  If it is determined in step S152 that the start opening winning designation command has been received (step S152; Yes), for example, depending on whether or not the first starting opening winning designation command receiving flag is ON, etc. It is determined whether or not the received start opening prize designation command is a first start opening prize designation command (step S153). At this time, if it is determined that the command is the first start opening prize designation command (step S153; Yes), the reserved memory display in the start prize memory display area 5H is updated corresponding to the increase in the first reserved memory number. Therefore, the first hold display increase update setting is performed (step S154). In this first hold display increase update setting, for example, the first start by the game ball having entered one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H into the first start winning opening. Display setting for changing to blue display is performed according to the establishment of the condition. After performing such first hold display increase update setting, the hold storage increase display process ends.

  When it is determined in step S153 that the command is the second start opening prize designation command (step S153; No), the reserved memory display in the start prize memory display area 5H corresponding to the increase in the second reserved memory number. The second hold display increase update setting for updating is performed (step S155). In the second hold display increase update setting, for example, one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H is used for the second start due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening. Display setting for changing to red display is performed according to the establishment of the condition. After performing such second hold display increase update setting, the hold storage increase display process ends.

  When it is determined in step S152 that the start opening prize designation command has not been received (step S152; No), the on-hold storage display in the start prize storage display area 5H is displayed correspondingly when there is no start opening prize designation. Display update setting is performed when no start opening winning designation is specified for updating (step S156). In this display update setting when the start opening prize is not specified, for example, a display setting for changing all of the display parts that are displayed in blue or red in the start prize storage display area 5H to gray display, and a start prize storage display. Display setting for changing one of the display parts that are not displayed in the area 5H to gray display is performed. After performing such a display update setting when no start opening prize designation is made, the on-hold storage increase display process is terminated.

  As described above, when the first pending display increase update setting is performed in step S154 and the second pending display increase update setting is performed in step S155, the pending storage number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. If either of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command as the starting opening winning designation command is normally received, the start winning memory is stored as shown in FIG. 37 (A), for example. In the display area 5H, the first reserved memory number that is the number of stored data in the first special figure storage unit 151A based on the establishment of the first start condition and the second special figure reservation based on the establishment of the second start condition The second reserved memory number that is the number of stored pending data in the storage unit 151B can be displayed in an identifiable manner.

  On the other hand, in step S156, when the start opening prize designation is not specified, the display update setting is performed, so that when the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, the first starting opening prize that becomes the start opening prize designation command is received. Based on the determination that neither the designation command nor the second start opening prize designation command has been received, the display mode of the hold storage display in the start prize storage display area 5H is changed to a predetermined display mode, for example, By displaying in gray as shown in FIG. 37 (B), the total reserved memory number can be specified, but the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number can be displayed so that they cannot be specified. After that, if the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, if the start opening winning designation command is normally received, one of the processes of steps S154 and S155 is executed. A new display corresponding to the received start opening winning designation command can be added while maintaining the display mode in the gray display area. As an example, when the hold memory display as shown in FIG. 37B is being performed, if the hold memory number notification command is received after the first start opening winning designation command is normally received, By performing the first hold display increase update setting in S154, as shown in FIG. 37 (C), a blue display corresponding to winning at the first start winning opening is added.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes in steps S160 to S165 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example. Execute.

  The fluctuation start command reception waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variation start command reception waiting process, the image display device 5 is changed depending on whether one of the first variation start command and the second variation start command is received as the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11. And a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area. ing. Also included is a process of displaying a demo screen on the image display device 5 when no change start command is received. If it is determined that variable display is to be started, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “1”.

  The decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this decorative symbol variation setting process, the start of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the start of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In response to the above, in order to perform various effects including variable display of decorative symbols and display of numbers in the variable start hold number display area 5A, the final stop symbols corresponding to the variation patterns and variable display results, etc. And a process for determining a determined decorative pattern, a notice pattern, and the like, and setting an effect control pattern based on the determination result. After such determination and setting are performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The decorative symbol variation process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variation process, various effect control data are read from the effect control pattern in correspondence with the value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 (effect control process timer value) Processing for performing various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols is included. In addition, processing for effect control by switching the effect control pattern in accordance with the operation of the operation button 30 is included. Corresponding to, for example, that an end code indicating the end of variable display of a decorative symbol has been read from the symbol variation control pattern, or that a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received after performing production control. Then, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the effect processing during the big hit control, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound effect sound signal is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on by outputting the electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14. This includes processing for controlling various performance operations in the big hit gaming state, such as turning off / off / flashing. In addition, when a variation pattern command for executing a promotion effect is received during a big hit, a process for setting an effect control pattern or the like for executing a promotion effect and executing a promotion effect for promotion from 7 rounds to 15 rounds include. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” in response to, for example, receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 or a voice control board The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound effect signal to 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on / off / flashing by outputting the electrical decoration signal to the lamp control board 14. A process for controlling various performance operations corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is included. Further, the ending effect process includes a process of executing the mode transition effect according to the effect mode transition notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” in response to the completion of such production operation.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation start command reception waiting process executed in step S160 of FIG. In this variation start command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether either the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received as the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11. Determination is made (step S451). When the variation start command is received (step S451; Yes), the demonstration screen is set to end (step S457), and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the decorative symbol variation setting process. Then (step S458), the variation start command reception waiting process is terminated.

  If the change start command has not been received (step S451; No), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the demonstration screen is being displayed by checking a demonstration display flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Is determined (step S452). If the demonstration screen is not being displayed (step S452; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes setting for starting display of the demonstration screen (step S453). When the demonstration screen is being displayed in step S452 (step S452; Yes), or when the process of step S453 is finished, the effect control CPU 120 is in the on state of the operation button signal based on the operation button 30 being operated. Is determined (step S454). When the operation button signal is in the ON state (step S454; Yes), the setting for displaying the demonstration screen showing the most reliable notice pattern is executed (step S455). For example, it is only necessary to specify a notice pattern corresponding to the value of the state data acquired from the state data setting unit 195 and to perform a setting for displaying a demonstration screen showing the specified notice pattern. When the operation button signal is in the OFF state (step S454; No), the setting for displaying the normal demonstration screen is executed (step S456). When the process of step S455 or S456 is finished, the fluctuation start command reception waiting process is finished. It should be noted that after the operation button signal is determined to be in the ON state in the process of step S454 and the demonstration screen showing the most reliable notice pattern is displayed, the normal demonstration screen is displayed again after a predetermined period. Also good.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display result is “losing” by, for example, reading the EXT data of the variable display result notification command (step S501). . At this time, if the variable display result is “losing” (step S501; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data of the variation pattern designation command, the designated variation pattern sets the variable display mode of the decorative symbol to “non-reach”. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of "" (step S502).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S503). As an example, in the process of step S503, first, final stop symbol determination data 160A shown in FIG. 17A is selected and set. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR1-1, the decorative symbol to be the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination data 160A. Next, the final stop symbol determination data 160B shown in FIG. 17B is selected and set. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR1-2, the decorative symbol to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination data 160B. At this time, based on the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, by referring to the left / right output determination data 161 as shown in FIG. 18, the left / right output type DC1-1 It is determined which of a plurality of types. Thereafter, the final stop symbol determining data 160C shown in FIG. 17C is selected and set. Subsequently, a random value SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. Then, based on the extracted random number SR1-3 and the left and right outcome type DC1-1, the final stop symbol determination data 160C is referred to determine the decorative symbol that becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3. In the case of a non-reach variation pattern in which a special effect is executed, the final stop symbol may be a development chance or a pseudo-continuous chance according to the variation pattern.

  In this way, in the process of step S503, the decorative symbols to be the left middle right final stop symbols FZ1-1 to FZ1-3 are determined with reference to the final stop symbol determination data 160A to 160C and the left / right outcome determination data 161. By doing so, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols does not become a reach combination or a jackpot combination.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; No), a reach symbol determination process is performed to determine a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that becomes a final stop symbol constituting a reach combination. (Step S504). FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the reach symbol determination process executed in step S504. In the reach symbol determination process, first, difference value determination data 162A shown in FIG. 19A is set (step S531). Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value SR2 for design determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S532). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR2 extracted in step S532, the difference value is set to any one of “0” to “+7” by referring to the difference value determination data 162A set in step S531. Determination is made (step S533). Thereafter, the value of the state data is read from the state data setting unit 195 (step S534). Then, the reach symbols are set to “1” to “8” based on the difference value determined in step S533, the state data value read in step S534, and the reach symbol determination data 162B shown in FIG. In addition, the final stop symbol of the reach combination is determined by determining the final stop symbol of the medium symbol that is not the jackpot combination (step S535). Specifically, in the process of step S535, the reach symbol is determined using the reach symbol determination data 162B based on the value obtained by adding the difference value and the value of the state data (the value obtained by subtracting 8 if 9 or more). 1 ”to“ 8 ”. Then, the final stop symbol of the middle symbol that is not a jackpot combination is determined in relation to the determined reach symbol. Thereafter, the reach symbol determination process is terminated.

  If the variable display result is other than “losing” in step S501 (step S501; No), is the variable display result “big hit” and the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”? It is determined whether or not (step S505). At this time, if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” (step S505; Yes), the final stop constituting the first or second big hit combination A jackpot symbol determination process for determining a combination of the determined decorative symbols to be symbols is executed (step S506).

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the jackpot symbol determination process executed in step S504. In the jackpot symbol determination process, first, difference value determination data 163A shown in FIG. 20A is set (step S536). Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value SR2 for design determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S537). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR2 extracted in step S537, the difference value is set to one of “0” to “+7” by referring to the difference value determination data 163A set in step S536. Determination is made (step S538). Thereafter, the value of the state data is read from the state data setting unit 195 (step S539). Then, based on the difference value determined in the process of step S538, the value of the state data read out in the process of step S539, and the jackpot symbol determination data 163B shown in FIG. To determine the final stop symbol of the jackpot combination (step S540). Specifically, in the process of step S540, based on a value obtained by adding the difference value and the value of the state data (a value obtained by subtracting 8 if it is 9 or more), the big hit symbol is determined using the big hit symbol determination data 163B. 1 ”to“ 8 ”. Thereafter, the jackpot symbol determination process is terminated. Note that the reach symbol determination process in step S504 and the jackpot symbol determination process in step S506 are common processes regardless of the effect mode, but the final stop symbols are determined at different rates depending on which effect mode is selected. It may be.

  When the big hit type is not “first big hit” or “second big hit”, that is, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit” (step S505; No), the third and fourth big hit symbol determination data 163C shown in FIG. 20C is set (step S507). Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR2 for determining the symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S508). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR2 extracted in step S508, the final stop constituting the two round jackpot combination by referring to the third and fourth jackpot symbol determination data 163C set in step S507 A combination of the confirmed decorative symbols to be symbols is determined (step S509).

  After performing any of the processes of steps S503, S504, S506, and S509, an effect control pattern determination process is performed (step S510). FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control pattern determination process executed in step S510. In the effect control pattern determination process, first, a notice effect setting process is executed (step S521).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of the notice effect setting process executed in step S521. In this notice effect setting process, first, based on the value of the mode flag, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is “battle mode” (step S591). If it is not “battle mode” (step S591; No), selection data corresponding to the variation pattern is selected and set from the notice selection difference value determination data 170 shown in FIG. 21A (step S592). Subsequently, the value of the state data is read from the state data setting unit 195 (step S593). When it is the “battle mode” (step S591; Yes), selection data corresponding to the variation pattern is set from the battle mode notice selection data 172 shown in FIG. 21B (step S594). After the processing of step S593 or S594, for example, numerical data indicating a random number SR3 for notice determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S595). Then, numerical data indicating the random value SR3 extracted in step S595, preliminary selection difference value determination data 170 set in step S592, status data values read in step S593, and preliminary notification shown in FIG. Based on the selection data 171 or the battle mode notice selection data 172 set in step S594, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the type of the notice pattern are determined (step S596). Thereafter, the notice effect setting process is terminated.

  After executing the above notice effect setting processing in step S521 shown in FIG. 43, whether or not the current effect mode is “battle mode” based on the value set in the effect mode determination buffer. Determination is made (step S522). When it is “battle mode” (step S522; Yes), the effect control pattern corresponding to the “battle mode” is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S523). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the effect control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 23 corresponding to, for example, the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command or the notice pattern determined in step S596 shown in FIG. One of the effect control patterns corresponding to the stored plural types of “battle modes” is determined as the usage pattern. This operation is the same in steps S525 and S526 described below. Further, in order to count the number of battle wins each time a battle victory effect control pattern is selected during the “battle mode”, for example, the battle win number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is incremented by one. The battle win count corresponding to the win count counter may be updated and displayed in the battle win count display area 5L of the image display device 5 after the end of the jackpot gaming state controlled after the effect of the battle win.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a battle effect setting process for determining a battle effect pattern executed in the process of step S523. This battle effect setting process is executed in response to a big hit in the “battle mode”. In the battle effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S571). Then, the battle effect pattern type determination data 173 shown in FIG. 22A is set (step S572). Subsequently, numerical data indicating the random value SR4 for determining the battle effect pattern type is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S573). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR4 extracted in step S573, the battle effect pattern type is determined by referring to the battle effect pattern type determination data 173 set in step S572 (step S574). After the battle effect pattern type is determined in step S574 in this way, as determination data for determining one of a plurality of types of battle effect patterns based on the determination result of the battle effect pattern type, FIG. The corresponding determination data is selected and set from the battle effect pattern determination data 174 shown in FIG. Specifically, for example, the address of the battle effect pattern determination data is stored in association with the determination value of each battle effect pattern type determination data, and the address is set in the determination data pointer. Subsequently, a random value SR5 for determining a battle effect pattern is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S576). And based on the random value SR5 for battle effect pattern determination extracted at step S576, the battle effect pattern determination data set at step S575 is referred to, and the battle effect pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types. (Step S577). Subsequently, determination data corresponding to the variation pattern is selected and set from the difference value determination data 175 shown in FIG. 22C (step S578). Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random value SR6 for determining the teammate character is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S579). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR6 extracted in step S579, the difference value is set to one of “0” to “+7” by referring to the difference value determination data 175 set in step S578. Determination is made (step S580). Thereafter, the value of the state data is read from the state data setting unit 195 (step S581). Based on the difference value determined in the process of step S580, the value of the state data read in the process of step S581, and the teammate character determination data 175 shown in FIG. Step S582). Specifically, in the process of step S582, based on a value obtained by adding the difference value and the value of the state data (a value obtained by subtracting 8 if it is 9 or more), the teammate character is determined using the big hit symbol determination data 163B. Decide on one. Note that the characters used in the decorative design shown in FIG. 51 (“Month”, “Tue”, “Wed”, “Thurs”, “Friday”, “Sat”, “Sun”, “ALL”) ) Are prepared. Then, it determines to the production | presentation control pattern corresponding to the battle production pattern determined by the process of step S577, the friendly character determined by the process of step S582, the notice pattern determined by the process of step S521, etc. (step S583). Thereafter, the battle effect setting process ends.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the current effect mode is not “battle mode” (step S522; No), the current effect mode is “special training mode” based on the value set in the effect mode determination buffer. It is determined whether or not (step S524). When it is the “special training mode” (step S524; Yes), the effect control pattern corresponding to the “special training mode” is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S525). When it is not the “special training mode” (step S524; No), the effect control pattern corresponding to the “normal mode” is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S526). When the effect control pattern corresponding to the “normal mode” is determined, the battle victory number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 may be reset. In this way, when the production control pattern corresponding to the “normal mode” is determined, the battle win count until the fall from the “battle mode” to the “normal mode” can be obtained by resetting the battle win counter. It can be counted continuously. After finishing any one of steps S523, S525, and S526, the effect control pattern determination process is finished.

  When the effect control pattern determination process in step S510 of FIG. 40 is finished, for example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 corresponds to the effect control process timer setting value shown in the effect control pattern set in step S510 shown in FIG. An initial value of the provided effect control process timer is set (step S511). Then, for example, by supplying a display control command corresponding to the effect display control data included in the symbol variation control pattern to the display control unit 123, the “left” and “middle” provided in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. In the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative symbol is started, and the number indicating the total number of reserved memories at the start of the variation is displayed in the variation starting reserved number display area 5A. Then, the setting for starting the variation of various symbols in the image display device 5 is performed (step S512). What is necessary is just to identify the total number of reserved memories at the start of the change from the number displayed in the reserved memory number notification command or the start winning memory display area 5H. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation process (step S513), and the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol changing process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 first performs an effect control pattern for executing an effect (special effect) for changing the effect mode in response to the operation of the operation button 30 by variable display of the decorative symbol. It is determined whether or not (step S541). If the effect control pattern is to execute the special effect (step S541; Yes), the player can operate the operation button 30 by checking the effect control process timer value provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Correspondingly, it is determined whether or not it is a button effective period that is a period during which the effects can be switched (step S542). For example, the predetermined period is set as the button effective period from when the effect image that prompts the operation of the operation button 30 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Note that the display control process timer determination value used when determining whether or not the button is valid is different for each variation pattern (effect control pattern). The button valid period may be started after the reach is established. In that case, after the reach is established, an effect corresponding to the operation of the operation button 30 (an effect for selecting the battle effect or an effect corresponding to the button operation during the battle effect) is executed, and the button effective period is predetermined after the reach is established. What is necessary is just a period.

  If it is within the button valid period in step S542 (step S542; Yes), it is determined whether or not the operation button 30 has been operated by the player (step S543). Specifically, based on an operation detection signal transmitted to the effect control board 12 in accordance with the operation of the operation button 30 by the player, predetermined operations for each effect control pattern (pressing, continuous hitting, jog operation) Etc.) is determined. If it is determined in step S541 that the effect control pattern does not execute the special effect (step S541; No), if it is determined in step S542 that it is not within the button valid period (step S542; No), or step If it is determined in S543 that the player has not operated the operation button 30 (step S543; No), the effect control process timer value is updated, for example, by subtracting 1 (step S544). At this time, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the timer determination values by comparing the updated effect control process timer value with various timer determination values indicated by the effect control pattern (step S545). ). And if it does not correspond to any timer judgment value (step S545; No), the decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S543 that the player has operated the operation button 30 (step S543; Yes), the effect control pattern corresponding to the operation of the operation button 30 is switched (step S546). For example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the operation of the operation button 30 is associated with an effect control pattern for executing a special effect, and the effect control pattern is switched to the associated effect control pattern. At the same time, the production control process timer value is updated by, for example, subtracting one.

  When the timer determination value is matched in step S545 (step S545; Yes), or after the effect control pattern is switched in step S546, various control data stored in the effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value ( Any one of display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and end code) is read (step S547). Here, when the plurality of timer determination values indicated by the effect control pattern in step S545 match the effect control process timer value, the plurality of stored timer determination values are associated with each other. What is necessary is just to read control data by the process of step S547. Then, it is determined whether or not the control data read in step S547 is an end code (step S548). At this time, if it is determined that it is not the end code (step S548; No), after performing the effect control command process for performing the command and setting according to the control data read in step S547. (Step S549), the decorative pattern changing process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S548 that it is an end code (step S548; Yes), for example, by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the production control process timer, the big hit start designation command reception waiting time is set. This is performed (step S550). Then, the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the processing at the end of the decorative symbol variation (step S551). Thereafter, the mode switching setting is executed (step S552). In the mode flag switching setting, for example, the mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is switched in accordance with the mode flag switching setting data 200 and 201 as shown in FIGS. If the value of the mode flag is switched depending on which jackpot type corresponds to the production control pattern, whether it is after 50 revolutions after entering the special training mode (timing to end the short-time state), etc. Good. Thereafter, the decorative symbol variation processing is terminated.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control command process executed in step S549 of FIG. In the effect control command process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the type of control data read out in the process of step S547 shown in FIG. 46 from display control data, audio control data, and lamp control data. (Step S561). Then, it is determined whether or not the type of the control data specified in step S561 is display control data (step S562).

  If it is determined in step S562 that the data is display control data (step S562; Yes), a display control command created according to the read display control data is transmitted to the display control unit 123 (step S563). If it is determined in step S562 that the data is not display control data (step S562; No), or after the process of step S563 is executed, is the type of control data specified in step S561 a voice control data? It is determined whether or not (step S564). At this time, if the type of the control data is voice control data (step S564; Yes), the voice data created according to the read voice control data is transmitted from the output port included in the I / O 124 to the voice control board 13. By doing so (step S565), the sound corresponding to the sound control data read from the effect control pattern is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. When it is determined in step S564 that the data is not voice control data (step S564; No), or after the processing in step S565 is executed, the type of control data specified in step S561 is lamp control data. It is determined whether or not (step S566). At this time, if the type of the control data is lamp control data (step S566; Yes), the lamp data created according to the read lamp control data is transmitted to the lamp control board 14 from the output port included in the I / O 125. By doing so (step S567), the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 corresponding to the lamp control data read from the effect control pattern is performed. If it is determined in step S566 that the data is not voice control data (step S566; No), or after the process of step S567 is executed, the effect control command process is terminated.

  Next, of the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the special effect in the case where the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” will be described. FIG. 49 shows the case where the special effect is not executed among the cases where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”, or when the “pseudo-continuous” special effect is executed, the “slip” special effect is executed. In this case, a display operation example in the case where a special effect of “end of development opportunity” is executed is shown. In FIG. 49 (A), for example, in response to the start of variation of special symbols in a special symbol game, the decorative symbols are displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The fluctuation starts. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 49B, the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. For example, when the non-reach A1 or non-reach 2 variation pattern shown in FIG. 14B is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the special effects as shown in FIGS. 49C1 and 49C2 are not executed. Thus, when the non-reach 3 or non-reach 4 variation pattern is designated, a special effect of “slip” as shown in FIGS. 49 (E1) to (E4) or as shown in FIGS. 49 (D1) to (D6). This is a case where one of predetermined special effects of “pseudo-continuous” or special effects of “end of development opportunity eyes” as shown in FIGS. 49 (F1) to (F6) is executed. In this embodiment, there are two types of variation patterns that execute non-reach special effects, but it is also possible to prepare variation patterns that execute all of these special effects. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines a part of the determination of which special effect is executed (for example, “slip” or “end development opportunity end”) on the effect control board 12 side. It may be.

  Next, of the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the special effect in the case where the decorative display variable display mode is “reach” or the variable display result is “big hit” will be described. FIG. 50 shows the special effect of “sliding” when the special effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed among the cases where the decorative display variable display mode is “reach” or the variable display result is “big hit”. In the example shown in FIG. 2, a display operation example in the case where a special effect of “Development Chance” is executed. In FIG. 50 (A), for example, in response to the start of variation of special symbols in a special symbol game, the decorative symbols are displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The fluctuation starts. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 50B, the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. For example, a variation pattern for executing a special effect when the variable display result such as reach A2 or reach A3 shown in FIG. 12 is “big hit”, or a variable such as reach lose A2 or reach lose A3 shown in FIG. When the variation pattern for executing the special effect when the display mode is “reach” is designated, the “slip” special effect as shown in FIGS. 50 (C1) to (C3), and FIGS. A case in which any one of the “pseudo-ream” special effects as shown in (D5) and the “progress chance” special effects as shown in FIGS. 50 (E1) to (E6) is executed. Become. 50 (C3), (D5), and (E6), after reaching the reach mode, the big hit combination or the lost combination is stopped and displayed depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”. Will be.

  Hereinafter, a display example in the image display device 5 will be described. FIG. 51 is a diagram showing decorative symbols in the display examples of FIGS. 53 to 65 below. Here, as shown in FIGS. 51 (A) to (H), seven types of decorative symbols are used in which the numbers “1” to “8” are combined with different character images. The character images used for the decorative patterns “1” to “8” are characters corresponding to the days of the week. That is, the character image of “Moon” corresponding to Monday is used for the decorative symbol “1” shown in FIG. 51A, and the “Tue” decorative image of “2” shown in FIG. Character image “3” shown in FIG. 51C is used as the character image “Wed” corresponding to Wednesday, and the decorative image “4” shown in FIG. A character image of “Thu” corresponding to Thursday is used, and a character image of “Fri” corresponding to Friday is used for a decorative pattern “5” shown in FIG. 51E, and “ The decorative image “6” uses the character image “Sat” (Saturn) corresponding to Saturday, and the decorative image “7” shown in FIG. 51G uses the character image “Sun” corresponding to Sunday. The The character image corresponding to the day of the week is not used for the decorative pattern “8” shown in FIG. If the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 51 (H) is an almighty decorative pattern and the combination of the decorative pattern “8” and another decorative pattern is used, it may be a big hit. Good. In the special effect display operation examples shown in FIG. 49 and FIG. 50, the display operation example using only decorative figures is shown. However, in this embodiment, the decorative patterns shown in FIGS. used.

  FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a notice pattern of “normal mode” in the display examples of FIGS. 53 to 55 below. Here, seven types of notice patterns corresponding to days of the week as shown in FIGS. 52 (A) to (G) are used. FIG. 52A shows the “Month” notice pattern in the notice selection data 171 corresponding to Monday shown in FIG. FIG. 52B is a notice pattern “Tue” in the notice selection data 171 corresponding to Tuesday. FIG. 52C shows a notice pattern of “Wed” in the notice selection data 171 corresponding to Wednesday. FIG. 52D is a notice pattern of “Thu” in the notice selection data 171 corresponding to Thursday. FIG. 52E shows a notice pattern of “Fri” in the notice selection data 171 corresponding to Friday. FIG. 52F is a notice pattern of “Sat” (Saturn) in the notice selection data 171 corresponding to Saturday. FIG. 52G shows a “Sun” notice pattern in the notice selection data 171 corresponding to Sunday. 21A is set so that the notice pattern determined based on “0” is the most reliable notice pattern with the greatest hit. Has been. In addition, as shown in FIG. 25B, the status data setting unit 195 stores “1” to “7” as status data corresponding to the day of the week being “Monday” to “Sunday”. The value of is set. In the notice selection data 171, the notice pattern of “Sun” to “Sat” is selected corresponding to the total value of the value of the state data and the difference value being “1” to “7”. With these settings, when the notice effect by the notice pattern corresponding to the current day of the week is executed, the reliability that is a big hit becomes the highest. Even in the “special training mode”, the notice effect by the notice pattern shown in FIGS. Although not explicitly shown here, a plurality of types (notice A, notice B, notice C) having different presentation modes are prepared for the notice pattern in the “battle mode”.

  FIG. 53 shows a specific example of variable display in the image display device 5 until “big hit” is obtained in the normal mode. FIG. 53 (A) shows the image display device 5 before the start of variable display. Thereafter, based on the reception of the “big hit” variation pattern designation command (for example, the reach B1 variation pattern designation command), the effect control CPU 120 displays the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The variation of the decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the region. If the variation pattern (for example, reach A2, A3, etc.) for executing the special effect is used, the special effect as shown in FIG. After that, during the change of the decorative pattern, the “month” notice effect as shown in FIG. 53C is executed based on the determination result in the notice effect setting process (step S521) shown in FIG. For example, if the current day of the week is Monday, the “Month” notice production has a high degree of reliability that is a big hit. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 53D, the decorative symbol “1” is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. Also, as shown in FIG. 53E, the “1” decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, and a reach mode is set. For example, if the current day of the week is Monday, the reliability that is a big hit is high when the reach form is based on the decorative pattern “1” in which the character image “Month” is used. In the difference value determination data 162A at the time of reach loss shown in FIG. 19A, the ratio determined as the difference value “0” (the ratio of the reach pattern by the decorative pattern corresponding to the day of the week) was 5%. In the big hit difference value determination data 163A shown in FIG. 20A, since the ratio determined to the difference value “0” is 50%, the reliability of the big hit is high. After that, since the received variation pattern designation command (reach B1) is to execute the reach effect (super reach 1), as shown in FIGS. 53 (F) and 53 (G), the decoration pattern display area 5C is decorated. After the symbols are variably displayed, reach effects as shown in FIGS. 53 (H) to (K) are executed. In this reach effect, after the display for switching the screen as shown in FIG. 53 (H) is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 53 (I) and (J), the character has a number different from the decorative design constituting the reach mode. An effect that breaks the box is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 53 (K), the character succeeds in breaking the box, and an effect is produced in which the same numbers as the numbers constituting the reach form appear in the box, as shown in FIG. 53 (L). In addition, the big hit combination is stopped and displayed as “big hit”. Thereafter, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Note that during the reach effects of FIGS. 53H to 53K, variable display is executed in the decorative symbol display area 5M. As described above, in the variable display in the case of “big hit”, the notice effect of the notice pattern corresponding to the current day of the week is easily executed, and the reach pattern is also likely to be a decorative pattern corresponding to the current day of the week. In this example, the example of reach B (super reach 1) in which reach effects as shown in FIGS. 53H to 53K are executed has been described. However, in the case of reach A (normal reach), reach effects are not executed. The display shown in FIG. 53 (L) is changed from the display shown in FIG. 53 (G). In the case of other super reach (super reach 2, 3), different reach effects are executed at the timings shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 54 shows a specific example of variable display in the image display device 5 in the normal mode until “reach lose” in the same reach manner as in the example of FIG. The variable display in FIGS. 54A to 54J is the same as the example in the case of “big hit” shown in FIG. When a “reach lose” variation pattern designation command (for example, reach lose B1 variation pattern designation command) is received, as shown in FIG. 54 (K), the character breaks the box only by cracking the box. The failed effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 54 (L), the “2” decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C, and the reach-losing combination is stopped and displayed. Even in this display example, the notice effect of “Month” is executed, and it is a reach form with a decorative pattern of “1”. However, even if the present is Monday, the reliability that is a big hit is not 100%. In this way, there is a case of reaching lose. In addition, when the present day is other than Monday, even if the “Month” notice effect is executed, even if the reach pattern with the decorative pattern “1” is achieved, the reliability that is a big hit is low.

  FIG. 55 shows a specific example of variable display in the image display device 5 until “non-reach lose” in the normal mode. FIG. 55A shows the image display device 5 before the start of variable display. After that, based on the reception of the “non-reach lose” variation pattern designation command (for example, non-reach 1 variation pattern designation command), the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. The variation of the decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area. During this change, based on the determination result in the notice effect setting process (step S521) shown in FIG. 44, a “tree” notice effect as shown in FIG. 55C is executed. Even when the notice presentation of “Thu” is executed, the reliability that is a big hit is low except on Thursday. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 55 (D), the decorative symbol “6” is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. As shown in FIG. 55 (E), the decorative symbol “right” is displayed. In the display area 5R, the decorative symbol “4” is stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 55 (F), the decorative symbol “7” is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. The combination is stopped. Note that in the case of the variation pattern for executing the special effect, the special effect as shown in FIG. 49 is executed.

  FIG. 56 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example of the image display device 5 for the battle effect in the “battle mode”. In the “battle mode”, as shown in FIG. 56 (A), the display is such that the teammate character CH1 faces the enemy character CH2. In addition, the variable display of the decorative symbols is performed in the decorative symbol display area 5M. When a “big hit” variation pattern designation command (a variation pattern designation command of “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 6”) is received, an effect of transforming the teammate character CH1 as shown in FIG. 56B is performed. When it is determined in step S582 of FIG. 45 that the “month” ally character CH3 is determined, as shown in FIGS. 56C and 56D, a battle effect is executed by the “moon” ally character CH3. . If it is determined in step S582 that the “Soil” ally character CH4 is determined, as shown in FIGS. 56E and 56F, a battle effect is executed by the “Soil” ally character CH4. If the received variation pattern designation command is “probability change 1”, “probability change 2”, or “probability change 3”, the difference value “decision value“ 175 shown in FIG. 22C in the process of step S580 in FIG. It is easy to determine “0”. For example, if the current day of the week is Monday, it is easy to be determined to be the “month” ally character CH3, so the ratio of the battle mode to continue when the display of FIGS. The ratio that the number increases, the ratio that is in a probable state even when falling from the battle mode is increased, and the player's expectation can be enhanced. On the other hand, when the current day of the week is Monday, the display shown in FIGS. 56E and 56F increases the rate of falling from the battle mode to the special training mode. Even if the current day of the week and the teammate character do not match, if the teammate character and the reach symbol match, the reliability (the ratio that the battle mode continues, the ratio that the number of rounds of big hits increases, the battle mode The distribution may be such that the ratio of the probability change state even if it falls is increased.

  FIG. 57 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example of the battle effect image display device 5 in the “battle mode”, and is a diagram illustrating a display operation example after transforming into a teammate character CH3. For example, when the battle effect pattern is determined to be battle A-2 or battle A-4 in step S577 of FIG. 45, as shown in FIG. 57 (A) after the display of FIG. 56 (D), An effect in which the teammate character CH3 attacks with a weapon (cannon) is executed. Then, the bullet B1 is displayed as shown in FIG. 57 (B), and as shown in FIG. 57 (C), a display (operation effect) that prompts repeated operation of the operation button 30 is performed. Here, in steps S543 and S546 of FIG. 46, for example, every time the operation button 30 is operated a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) within the button effective period, a lottery is performed. When the lottery is won, the bullet is enlarged (in this example, up to two stages). When the lottery is won, the bullet B2 is displayed large as shown in FIG. Here, when the battle effect pattern is battle A-4 that results in the battle being defeated, as shown in FIG. 57 (D), the enemy character CH2 repels the bullet B2, and in FIGS. 57 (E) and (F). As shown in the figure, the teammate character CH3 is hit, and an effect of defeating the battle is executed. After that, the game goes into the special training mode after reaching the big round game condition. In addition, when the battle effect pattern is battle A-2 in which the battle wins, for example, as shown in FIG. 57 (G), the bullet B3 is further selected based on winning the lottery in response to the operation of the operation button 30. As shown in FIGS. 57 (H) and (I), the enemy character CH2 is hit and an effect of winning the battle is executed. Thereafter, the battle mode continues after 15 or 7 rounds of big hit gaming state.

  As described above, the lottery is executed every time the operation button 30 is operated, and when the winning is performed, the effect is changed. Here, in the lottery in response to the operation of the operation button 30 (continuous hit), the winning ratio may be changed in accordance with which of the big hit types. For example, if the jackpot type is “first jackpot” (15 round jackpot), the winning ratio is 10%, and if the jackpot type is “second jackpot” (7 round jackpot), the winning percentage is 5%. When the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit” (2 round big hit), the winning percentage is 2%. By doing in this way, as the big hit type (round number) is an advantageous big hit, it becomes easier to win and the bullet tends to be larger. By doing in this way, the advantage of jackpot can be notified (notice). In addition, you may make it change a winning ratio based on the continuation number of battle mode, the value of state data, etc. Further, in the case of a big hit of 7 rounds or a big hit of 2 rounds, the advantage may be notified by winning only one stage. Further, the winning ratio of the first stage (bullet B1 to B2) may be different from the winning ratio of the second stage (bullet B2 to B3). For example, the winning ratio at the first stage is constant regardless of the type of jackpot, and the winning ratio at the second stage is increased in the case of 15 rounds. In addition, the advantage of the big hit may be notified by changing the button effective period (15 round big hit> 7 round big hit> 2 round big hit). Further, such an operation effect may be executable only when a display that an ally character attacks is displayed.

  58 to 60 are diagrams showing an example of the display operation of the battle effect image display device 5 in the “battle mode”, and are diagrams showing an example of the display operation after transforming into a teammate character CH3. For example, when the battle effect pattern is determined to be battle B-2 or battle B-4 in step S577 in FIG. 45, as shown in FIG. 58 (A) after the display in FIG. 56 (D), An effect in which the teammate character CH3 attacks with a cannon is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 58 (B), the enemy character CH2 is also attacked with a cannon, and the bullets are displayed as shown in FIG. 58 (C). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 58 (D), a display (operation effect) that prompts the operation of the operation button 30 is displayed along with a display that the bullets collide with each other. At this time, in steps S543 and S546 of FIG. 46, it is determined whether or not the operation button 30 has been operated a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) within the button effective period.

  If the operation button 30 has not been operated a predetermined number of times at the timing of FIG. 58 (D), the bullet of the enemy character CH2 is displayed toward the ally character CH3 as shown in FIG. 59 (A). . Here, when the battle effect pattern is battle B-2 in which the battle wins, the teammate character CH3 repels the bullet as shown in FIG. 59 (B), and the battle is performed as shown in FIG. 59 (C). The winning display is executed. Thereafter, the battle mode continues after 15 or 7 rounds of big hit gaming state. Further, when the battle effect pattern is battle B-4 that results in the battle being defeated, as shown in FIG. 59 (D), a display in which the bullet hits the teammate character CH3 and is defeated by the battle is executed. After that, the game goes into the special training mode after reaching the big round game condition.

  When the operation button 30 is operated a predetermined number of times at the timing of FIG. 58 (D), as shown in FIG. 60 (A), a display of the bullet of the teammate character CH3 toward the enemy character CH2 is displayed. Here, when the battle effect pattern is a battle B-2 that results in a battle victory, as shown in FIG. 60 (B), a bullet hits the enemy character CH2, and as shown in FIG. 60 (C), The display of winning the battle is executed. Thereafter, the battle mode continues after 15 or 7 rounds of big hit gaming state. Further, when the battle effect pattern is Battle B-4 that is defeated, the enemy character CH2 repels the bullet as shown in FIG. 60 (D), and the bullet appears as shown in FIG. 60 (E). The display of hitting the teammate character CH3 and defeating the battle is executed. After that, the game goes into the special training mode after reaching the big round game condition.

  As described above, in the display examples shown in FIGS. 58 to 60, the effect is changed depending on whether or not a predetermined operation (continuous hit) of the operation button 30 is executed during a predetermined button effective period. That is, the player can determine the content of the battle effect, such as attacking by repeatedly hitting the operation button 30 and defending if not repeatedly hitting. Thereby, although the display result does not change, the effect is apparently advantageous by the button operation, so that the player's willingness to operate the operation buttons 30 can be improved.

  A battle effect pattern in which such an operation effect is not executed may be prepared. For example, in the battle effect pattern of battle B-1 shown in FIG. 22 (B), the operation effect is not executed in FIG. 58 (D), and then the display of FIGS. 60 (A) to (C) is executed, and the battle is executed. In the battle effect pattern of B-3, the operation effect is not executed in FIG. 58 (D), and then the display of FIGS. 59 (A) and (D) may be executed. In this case, the attacking means of the enemy character may be made different so that the case where the operation effect is executed and the case where the operation effect is not executed can be distinguished. Further, in the battle effect pattern of battle B-4, when the big hit type is “third big hit” and the operation button 30 is repeatedly hit a predetermined number of times (in the case of FIGS. 60D and 60E), at a predetermined rate. The battle mode may be continued. Further, the continuation rate may be varied depending on which of the teammate characters is. In FIG. 58 (D), the production varies depending on whether or not the operation button 30 has been repeatedly hit a predetermined number of times. The display as shown in FIG. The winning ratio may be changed based on the number of times the battle mode is continued, the value of state data, and the like. Further, when the big hit type is “fourth big hit” and the operation effect is executed, the difficulty of the operation is increased, for example, the number of button operations is increased, so that the teammate character is hard to attack. Good.

  FIG. 61 shows a display operation example of variable display in the image display device 5 until the big hit in the special training mode. After the end of the two round big hit gaming state, the mode shifts to the special training mode as shown in FIG. When the notice effect of “month” is determined in the notice effect setting process (step S521) shown in FIG. 44 during the special training mode, the notice effect as shown in FIG. 61B is executed. The notice pattern is determined by the same process in the normal mode and the special training mode, but another effect is executed as an effect in this way. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 61 (C), the reach mode is displayed in the decorative symbol display area M in the special training mode, and reach effects as shown in FIGS. 61 (D) to (G) are executed. This reach effect is the same as the effect in the normal mode shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 61 (H), the big hit combination is stopped and displayed as “big hit”. After this, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and then the battle mode is entered.

  FIG. 62 is a diagram showing a display example of a demonstration screen. FIG. 62 (A) shows the image display device 5 when no game is played. When the change start command is not received for a predetermined period in this state, a demo screen as shown in FIG. 62B is displayed according to the demo screen display start setting in step S453 of FIG. When the operation signal of the operation button 30 is turned on during the demonstration screen display (step S454; Yes), as shown in FIG. 62 (C), according to the value of the state data set in the state data setting unit 195. The teammate character used for the production with the highest reliability (in this case, the “monthly teammate character CH3 corresponding to Monday) is displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize a highly reliable performance (decorative pattern).

  In the above embodiment, the state data set in the state data setting unit 195 is a value corresponding to the day of the week obtained from the date and time information obtained from the RTCM 126 and based on the setting data shown in FIG. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other values may be set as the state data. For example, values corresponding to other date and time states such as month, day, week, and time may be set. Also, in the process of step S401 shown in FIG. 35, when the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 acquires date and time information from the RTCM 126, and status data corresponding to the acquired date and time information is stored in the status data setting unit 195. However, the timing for setting the state data is not limited to this. For example, the state data may be set every predetermined time, or set every time the effect control board 12 receives the variation pattern designation command. You may make it do.

  For example, as a variation pattern, a variation pattern that presents one of a plurality of conditions (missions) and specifies the start of an effect (mission effect) that becomes a “hit” when the conditions are achieved Then, a value corresponding to the mission type may be set in the state data setting unit 195. For example, a mission to reach with any of the symbols “1” to “7” is prepared, and when it reaches the reach mode with the designated symbol, it becomes “big hit”. When a variation pattern designation command designating the start of a mission effect is received, the mission control board 12 shifts to a mission mode in which the mission effect is continued while executing variable display a plurality of times. The mission mode ends when a predetermined number of variable displays are executed, when a predetermined time elapses, when a “big hit” occurs.

  In the modified example in which such mission effects and mission modes are performed, state data corresponding to the type of mission is set in the state data setting unit 195 based on the setting data shown in FIG. That is, “1” is set as the value of the state data in the mission to reach with the symbol “1”, “2” is set as the value of the state data in the mission to reach with the symbol “2”, and “3” "3" is set as the value of state data for the mission to reach with the symbol "", and "4" is set as the value of state data for the mission to reach with the symbol "4", with the symbol "5" In the mission to reach, "5" is set as the state data value, in the mission to reach with the symbol "6", "6" is set as the state data value, and the mission to reach with the symbol "7" Then, “7” is set as the value of the state data. When a variation pattern designation command for designating the start of a mission is received, the mission type is determined on the side of the effect control board 12, and a value corresponding to the determined mission type is set in the state data setting unit 195. What should I do?

  Further, in the mission mode that shifts to the reception of the variation pattern designation command that designates the start of the mission, step S531 of the reach symbol determination process shown in FIG. 41 or step S536 of the jackpot symbol determination process shown in FIG. In FIG. 63B, the reach symbol difference value determining data 177 shown in FIG. 63B is set, and the reach symbol is determined using the reach symbol determining data 178 shown in FIG. 63C in the process of step S535 or step S540. In the mission mode, the effect control CPU 120 selects the reach symbol difference value determination data 177 based on whether the variation pattern is the “big hit” variation pattern or the “reach lose” variation pattern (steps S531, S536). Based on the selected reach symbol difference value determination data 177 and the random number value SR2 for reach symbol determination, a difference value is determined (steps S533 and S538). Subsequently, a reach symbol corresponding to a value obtained by summing the determined difference value and the value of the state data set in the state data setting unit 195 (a value obtained by subtracting “7” when “8” or more) is used. Determination is made based on the reach symbol determination data 178 (steps S535 and S540). In the reach symbol difference value determination data 177 when the variation pattern is “big hit”, the difference value “0” is determined at a ratio of 70%. Further, in the reach symbol difference value determination data 177 for the “reach lose” variation pattern, the difference value “0” is not determined. When the difference value is “0”, the reach symbol determined based on the reach symbol determination data 178 is a symbol corresponding to the mission. As described above, the mission mode is set so that the mission is successful when it is “big hit” and the mission is not successful when it is “reach lose”. In addition, in the process of S509 corresponding to the big hit with 2 rounds without any play, as in the case of “Leach Loss”, the data for determining the reach symbol difference value that is not assigned to the difference value “0” is used. May be.

  FIG. 64 shows a specific example of variable display in the image display device 5 until the big hit in this modification. FIG. 64A shows the image display device 5 before the start of variable display. Thereafter, based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command (designation of the start of the mission effect), the effect control CPU 120 varies in the decorative symbol display area 5M of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 64 (B). To start. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 64 (C), the characters “Please reach with the symbol of 1” are displayed, the contents of the mission are presented, and the mode is shifted to the mission mode. At this time, a value “1” is set in the state data setting unit 195. When the display result is “non-reach loss”, the display is as shown in FIGS. It is the same as the variable display in the normal mode except that the contents of the mission are displayed on the image display device 5. Thereafter, when a “big hit” variation pattern designation command is received, the difference value “0” is determined based on the reach symbol difference value determination data 177, and the reach symbol is set to “1” based on the reach symbol determination data 178. It is determined. In this case, as shown in FIG. 64 (G), the decorative symbol “1” is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the “right” decorative symbol is displayed as shown in FIG. 64 (H). The decorative symbol “1” is stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 5R, and the reach of the symbol “1” is set. Thereafter, the fact that the mission was successful is displayed as shown in FIG. 64 (I), and the decorative symbol “1” is displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L as shown in FIGS. Stop is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 64 (L), the big hit combination is stopped and displayed as “big hit”. Thereafter, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, when the player operates the operation button 30 while the demonstration screen is displayed, the effect mode can be selected from a plurality, and a value corresponding to the selected effect mode is set in the state data setting unit 195. May be.

  FIG. 65 shows a display example of the effect mode selection screen (demo screen). FIG. 65A shows the image display device 5 when a game is not being played. In addition, it is displayed that the current mode is “water”. When a change start command is not received for a predetermined period in this state, a demo screen as shown in FIG. 65 (B) is displayed. In this demonstration screen, the cursor CU is switched every predetermined time as shown in FIG. When the operation button 30 is operated at this time, the mode is switched to the effect mode (“month” mode) corresponding to the character selected by the cursor CU. In addition, a value corresponding to “month” is set in the state data setting unit 195. Then, as shown in FIG. 65 (D), the fact that the selected “month” character can be expected is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 65 (E), the “month” mode is displayed. . Thus, the value corresponding to the player's selection may be set in the state data setting unit 195 instead of the value corresponding to the day of the week. Note that selection of 58 (B) and (C) may be made by a jog operation.

  As described above, in the above embodiment, a plurality of teammate characters are prepared in the battle mode, and in the process of steps S578 to S582 of the battle effect setting process shown in FIG. Depending on the situation, a different ally character is determined. As shown in FIG. 56, in the battle mode, the reliability of the battle victory is different when the battle effect by the teammate character corresponding to the current day of the week is executed. Thereby, a battle production becomes rich and the interest of a game improves. At the same time, it is possible to notify whether it is advantageous or disadvantageous for the player, and the player's expectation can be improved.

  Further, in the reach symbol determination process shown in FIG. 41 and the jackpot symbol determination process shown in FIG. 42, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it corresponds to the current day of the week than when it reaches “reach lose”. The percentage of reach design was high. Thereby, it is possible to notify whether the player is advantageous or disadvantageous depending on which decorative symbol is used to reach the player, so that variations of the notification can be varied and the player's expectation can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the difference value determination data 170 shown in FIG. 21A is used to determine difference values at different rates according to the variation pattern, and the determined difference value and state data setting unit Based on the value of the state data set in 195, the notice pattern of the notice effect is determined using the notice selection data 171 shown in FIG. As a result, it is possible to vary the highly reliable performance that is “big hit” according to the value of the state data. Moreover, since the determination is performed using the difference value, an increase in the data amount of the determination data can be prevented.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 62, since it is possible to notify the type of performance with high reliability that is a big hit, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the player.

  In addition, since the value corresponding to the day of the week is set in the state data setting unit 195 in the initialization process in step S401, it is possible to vary the highly reliable production that becomes “big hit” according to the day of the week.

  Further, in the modified example capable of executing the mission mode shown in FIGS. 63 and 64, since the value corresponding to the mission is set in the state data setting unit 195, the reliability that becomes “big hit” according to the type of mission. High production (reach design) can be varied.

  In addition, in the modification example in which the effect mode shown in FIG. 65 can be selected, a value corresponding to the effect mode selected by the player is set in the state data setting unit 195, so that “big hit” is set according to the type of effect mode. The production with high reliability can be varied.

  Further, in the variation pattern type determination data 135B shown in FIG. 11F for determining the variation pattern type to be “non-reach loss” in the battle mode, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or less, non-reach It is determined only for the non-reach B1-1 variation pattern type (first variable display pattern type) including five variation patterns (first variable display pattern). Further, when the total number of reserved memories is 4 or more, the variation pattern type of the non-reach B1-1 (first variable display pattern type) and the variation pattern of the non-reach 6 (second variable) whose variation time is shorter than that of the non-reach 5. Non-reach B1-2 (second variable display pattern type) including the variable display pattern). Thus, by providing a plurality of “non-reach lose” variation patterns, it is possible to give a range of effects. In addition, it is possible to reduce invalid winnings by shortening the average fluctuation time when the total number of reserved storage is large (in the case of 4 or more).

  Further, in the notice selection difference value determination data 170 shown in FIG. 21A, the notice selection data 171 shown in FIG. 21B, and the battle mode notice selection data 172 shown in FIG. , It is set so that the recreation effect can be executed even when it becomes “non-reach lose” (when the variation pattern is “non-reach 1”, “non-reach 5”, etc.) and the variation time is shortened. In the variation pattern (“non-reach 2”, “non-reach 6”, etc.), the notice effect is set not to be executed. Thereby, the player's expectation in “non-reach lose” can be improved.

  Further, when the big hit type determination data in FIG. 8 determines the big hit type in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the ratio of “second big hit” is set. In the case where the big hit type is determined in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the ratio of “first big hit” is high. In this way, the game value of the big hit gaming state can be varied depending on which of the two special symbol display devices fluctuates, and the game can be sharpened.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 21C, the execution ratio of the notice effect is varied depending on which of the two special symbol display devices corresponds to the “losing” variation pattern. Thereby, the reliability which develops into battle mode can be varied depending on which of the two special symbol display devices is the notice effect.

  The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern type based on the variation pattern type determination data shown in FIGS. 10 to 11, and based on the variation pattern type, the detailed variation is determined based on the variation pattern determination data shown in FIGS. It is configured to determine a pattern. With this configuration, when the variation pattern type is added or the occurrence rate is changed, only the setting of the random value MR4 of the variation pattern type determination data needs to be changed, so that the setting time can be shortened. In addition, when adding a detailed variation pattern or changing the occurrence rate, it is only necessary to change the setting of the random value MR5 of the variation pattern determination data, so the setting time can be shortened.

  Further, in the setting of the non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138A shown in FIG. 14B, special effects such as non-reach 3 and non-reach 4 are provided corresponding to the case of the non-reach A1-3 variation pattern type. A random value MR5 for determining a variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern to be executed. With such a setting, even when “non-reach lose” occurs, reach A2, reach A3, etc., which are fluctuation patterns in the case of “big hit” shown in FIG. 12, and “reach lose” shown in FIG. In the same way as the reach loss 2, reach lose 3, etc., which are the fluctuation patterns in the case, it is possible to execute an effect operation as a special effect. In addition, the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 30 determines the variation pattern in a common process regardless of whether it is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, or “big hit”, so individual processes are provided. There is no need, and the processing load on the CPU 103 does not increase even if the variation pattern increases.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. The ally character may be made different depending on which special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 4A or second special symbol display device 4B) is executed. For example, in the battle effect corresponding to the execution of the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the battle effect in which the teammate character CHB and the enemy character CHA shown in FIG. 66 confront each other is executed. In the battle effect corresponding to the execution of the special symbol game by the 2 special symbol display device 4B, the battle effect in which the friend character CHC and the enemy character CHA shown in FIG. 66 confront each other may be executed. As shown in FIG. 8, in the above embodiment, when the special symbol game is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A and when the special symbol game is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B, The determination ratio of the jackpot type was different (the special game with the first special symbol display device 4A is likely to be the second big hit, and the special game with the second special symbol display device 4B is likely to be the first jackpot). In this way, the big hit type (number of rounds) that tends to be different for each teammate character can be made different by changing the teammate character depending on which special symbol display device is used to execute the special figure game. Conversely, the enemy character may be made different depending on which special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 4A or second special symbol display device 4B) is executed. Thereby, depending on which enemy character is, the big hit type (number of rounds) that is likely to be different can be made different. Further, the enemy characters may be made different based on the number of times the battle mode is continued or the value of the state data.

  Further, the jackpot type determination data 131 shown in FIG. 8 is an example, and the allocation to each jackpot type is not limited to this. Furthermore, the big hit type is not limited to “first big hit” to “fourth big hit”. For example, a “5th big hit” (“15 round non-probable big hit”) that is controlled to a short-time state (or normal state) after the 15th round big hit state is provided as a big hit type of the second special symbol display device 4B. In the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 5A, the second special symbol display device 5B is determined to be one of the big hit types of "first big hit", "third big hit", and "fourth big hit". In the special game in, a big hit type of “first big hit”, “third big hit”, or “fifth big hit” may be determined. That is, in the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 5B, instead of “fourth big hit” (“two round non-probable big hit”), “fifth big hit” (“15 round non-probable big hit”) is determined. You may do it. By doing so, the game value of the jackpot can be made different depending on which special symbol display device the special game is, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the reach effect in the normal mode, a display (operation effect) that prompts the operation of the operation button 30 may be performed, and when the operation button 30 is operated, an effect that develops the effect operation in the reach effect may be executable. .

  67 to 70 show display operation examples when the variable display result in the modification is “reach lose” or “big hit” (first and second big hits). In this display operation example, first, as shown in FIG. 67 (A), for example, in response to the start of variation of special symbols in a special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are displayed. As shown in FIG. 67 (B), the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed at 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Start fluctuation. Thereafter, as an example, as shown in FIG. 67 (C), the decorative symbols indicating the number “4” are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. The variable display state of the symbol becomes the reach state. After reaching the reach state as shown in FIG. 67 (C), after passing through the “normal” reach effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 67 (D), the friend character and the enemy character face each other. An image is displayed.

  Here, when the reach effect of reach B1 is executed, for example, when the variation pattern is reach B1, reach lose B1, etc., the effect operation in the reach effect is not developed, as shown in FIG. 67 (E). Such reach production display proceeds. Further, when the reach effect of reach C1 is executed, such as when the variation pattern is reach C1, reach lose C1, or the like, when the reach effect of reach D1 when reach D1 is executed, FIG. An effect image in which an ally character and an enemy character fight as shown in FIG. 67 (G) is displayed without displaying an effect image in the operation effect instructing the player to operate the operation button 30 as shown in (F). By doing so, the production operation in the reach production is developed.

  On the other hand, for example, when reach pattern of reach B2 is executed such as when the variation pattern is reach B2 or reach lose B2, or when reach reach of reach C2 is executed such as when reach C2 or reach lose C2. When the reach effect of reach D2 that is reach D2 is executed, the effect image in the operation effect as shown in FIG. 67 (F) is displayed. When the reach effect of reach B2 is executed, the process proceeds to the effect display shown in FIG. 67E regardless of whether or not the operation button 30 is operated within the button effective period. When the reach effect of reach C2 and reach D2 is executed, when the operation button 30 is not operated within the button effective period, the process proceeds to the effect display shown in FIG. By not developing the presentation operation, the operation is executed in a disadvantageous manner compared to when the operation button 30 is operated within the button effective period.

  As described above, the reach effect of reach B (reach B1, B2) in which only the effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character face each other is displayed as shown in FIG. 67 (E) is executed. A reach effect of reach C (reach C1, C2) or reach D (reach D1, D2) in which an effect image in which an ally character and an enemy character image fight as shown in FIG. 67 (G) can be displayed. The higher the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”) is set higher. For this reason, the effect image in the reach effect is developed and the effect image in the reach effect is not developed, and the effect image shown in FIG. 67 (E) is displayed. Even when the reach effect of reach C or reach D is being executed, the appearance is disadvantageous.

  On the other hand, when the reach effect of reach C or reach D is being executed, the player operates the operation button 30 within the button operation effective period, and accordingly, from the operation button 30 to the effect control board 12. When the transmitted operation detection signal is turned on, an effect image in the reach effect is developed by displaying an effect image in which a friend character and an enemy character image fight as shown in FIG. 67 (G).

  Then, when the reach effect display proceeds without development of the effect operation in the reach effect as shown in FIG. 67 (E), when the change pattern is reach lose B1, or the change pattern is reach lose B2 or reach lose C2, When the operation button 30 is not operated within the button effective period, for example, as shown in FIG. 68A, the decorative symbols constituting the reach-losing combination are stopped and displayed (final stop display). On the other hand, when the variation pattern is reach B1, reach C2, reach D2, for example, as shown in FIG. 68 (B), the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are stopped and displayed. Note that when the variation pattern is reach D2 and the operation button 30 is not operated within the button effective period, the variation pattern is the same as when the operation button 30 is operated within the button effective period. After the effect image shown in FIG. 67 (E) is displayed without change, the effect images shown in FIGS. 69 (A), (D), (E), and FIGS. When the same time as the time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 68B, the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are stopped and displayed. That is, an effect that matches the variation time is executed.

  In the case where the reach effects of reach B, reach C, and reach D are executed, when the variable display result is “big hit”, instead of the effect image shown in FIG. 67 (E), for example, FIG. ) To (C) may display an effect image in which the ally character loses the battle with the enemy character. When such an effect image is displayed, for example, the doctor character gives an injection to the ally character. After displaying the effect image in the revival effect to revive the teammate character by hitting or the like, the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 68 (B) may be stopped (temporarily stopped). .

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 67 (G), when the effect operation in the reach effect develops and the reach effect display advances, the variation pattern is reach lose C2, and the operation button 30 is operated within the button effective period. 69, the effect image as shown in FIGS. 69 (A) and 69 (B) is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 69 (C), the effect image in which the teammate character loses the battle with the enemy character is displayed. While being displayed, the decorative symbols constituting the reach-losing combination are stopped and displayed. When the variation pattern is reach C2, in place of the display of FIGS. 69A to 69C, an effect image in which the teammate character wins the battle with the enemy character is displayed and a jackpot combination is configured. The decorative design is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern is reach D1, or when it is reach D2 and the operation button 30 is operated within the button effective period, FIG. 69 (A), (D), (E), FIG. ) To (C), after the effect images are displayed, as shown in FIG. 70D, an effect image in which the teammate character wins the battle with the enemy character is displayed, and a jackpot combination is configured. The decorative pattern to be displayed is stopped (temporarily stopped). Regardless of whether or not the operation button 30 is operated within the button effective period, an effect image in which the teammate character and the enemy character fight is displayed as shown in FIG. You may make it provide the reach production which develops.

  Thus, it is possible to deal with a player who operates the operation button 30 by providing a case where the operation effect is executed in the reach effect (reach B2, C2, D2, etc.) and a case where the operation effect is not executed (reach B1, C1, D1, etc.). While the reach production can be executed, the reach production corresponding to the player who does not operate the operation button 30 can also be executed, so that the variation of the reach production can be diversified and matches the player's preference. As a result of being able to execute the reach production, the interest of the game can be improved.

  The values set in the state data setting unit 195 are values corresponding to the day of the week, the type of mission, and the effect mode selected by the player. However, other values may be set. For example, the number of fluctuations of “losing” until it becomes “big hit” may be counted on the effect control board 12 side, and a value corresponding to the number of fluctuations may be set in the state data setting unit 195. For example, a value of “0” is set when the number of fluctuations of “losing” is less than 10 times, a value of “1” is set when the number of fluctuations is 10 times or more and less than 20 times, and when the value is 20 times or more and less than 30 times A value of “2” is set to “3” when it is 30 times or more and less than 40 times, and a value of “4” is set when it is 40 times or more and less than 50 times. A value of “5” is set when the number is less than 60, and a value of “6” is set when the number is 60 or more. By doing in this way, it is possible to vary the highly reliable production that becomes “big hit” according to the number of fluctuations of “losing”.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the total number of reserved memories may be set in the state data setting unit 195. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may specify the total reserved memory number based on the reserved memory number notification command, and set a value corresponding to the total reserved memory number in the state data setting unit 195. By doing in this way, it is possible to vary the highly reliable production that becomes “big hit” according to the total number of reserved memories.

  Also, different values may be set in the state data setting unit 195 depending on whether the gaming state is a normal probability state, a high probability state, or a short-time state, and the effect mode is “normal mode”. Different values may be set in the state data setting unit 195 depending on whether it is “battle mode” or “special training mode”.

  In the above embodiment, the ally character, the reach symbol, the notice pattern, etc. are determined based on the value obtained by adding the value of the state data and the difference value, but the value obtained by subtracting the difference value from the value of the state data is used. You may make it determine a notice pattern etc. based on it. Further, the teammate character, reach design, notice pattern, and the like have been determined based on the value of the state data and the difference value, but the teammate character, reach design, notice pattern, etc. corresponding to the time and day of the week that the RTCM 126 counts. If it can determine, it will not be limited to the method of using a difference value, You may be arbitrary.

  Further, in the notice selection difference value determination data 170 shown in FIG. 21A and the difference value determination data 175 shown in FIG. 22C, the difference value is determined according to which variation pattern. In the difference value determining data 162A shown in FIG. 19, the difference value determining data 163A shown in FIG. 20, and the reach symbol difference value determining data 177 shown in FIG. The determination ratio of the difference value was varied depending on whether there was a reach loss. It is not limited to this, for example, whether it is the first big hit or the second big hit, or whether the probability big hit or the non-probable big hit is provided for the big hit with a ball, whether or not to reach Alternatively, the difference value may be determined based on whether or not to execute a special effect (indicating whether or not the effect is likely to be a big hit gaming state). Thus, the notification (suggestion) target may be arbitrary as long as it is possible to notify (suggest) that it is advantageous to the player by the production according to the current day of the week (value of the state data).

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the example in which the notice pattern of a notice effect, the character used by a battle effect, and a reach design were determined based on state data and a difference value, it is not limited to this, Reach The type of effect and the jackpot effect may be determined. For example, when the type of reach effect is determined, the reach effect with a reliability level of “big hit” can be varied according to the value of the state data.

  Further, the reach symbol determination data 162B shown in FIG. 19B, the first and second big hit symbol determination data 163B shown in FIG. 20B, and the notice selection data 171 shown in FIG. 21B. In the difference value determination data 175 shown in FIG. 22 (C) and the reach symbol determination data 178 shown in FIG. 63 (C), the notice pattern and the reach symbol are based on only the difference value and the state data value. It was decided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined based on a value obtained by adding other elements (such as variable display of which special symbol display device or total reserved memory number when the total reserved memory number is not set as state data). You may do it.

  Also, in the notice selection difference value determination data 170 shown in FIG. 21A, the difference value “0” is easily determined in the variation pattern that is a big hit. It is not limited to such a setting. For example, in the variation pattern that is a big hit, the ratio determined as the difference value “0” is lowered (1%, etc.), and the variation value that is not a big hit is also decided as the difference value “0”. As a result, the appearance rate of a highly reliable notice pattern may be made very low to create a premium effect (a high value effect). Also, in contrast to the notice selection difference value determination data 170 shown in FIG. 21A, the variation pattern that is a big hit is made such that all the difference values are determined to be “0” when the variation pattern is not a big hit. At this time, it is possible to determine other than the difference value “0” so that the reliability of effects other than the effects corresponding to the day of the week (state data) is increased.

  Further, in the reach determination data 132 shown in FIG. 9, only the presence / absence of reach is determined. However, in the reach determination data, the address of the variation pattern type determination data is specified in association with the random value MR3. Possible data may be set, and in the process of step S268 shown in FIG. 30, not only presence / absence of reach but also variation pattern type determination data to be used may be determined. Specifically, for example, in the reach determination data 132, the total number of reserved storages is “1” or less and the random number MR3 is associated with a value in the range of “1” to “10” to determine the variation pattern type for reach loss. An address of data to be referred to when the total reserved storage number of the data for use 134A is “3” or less is set in a predetermined pointer. Further, in the reach determination data 132A, the total reserved storage number is “1” or less and the random number MR3 corresponds to a value in the range of “11” to “100”, and the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination data 135A. The address of data to be referred to when the total number of stored storages is “3” or less is set in a predetermined pointer. In step S273, the variation pattern type may be determined based on the variation pattern type determination data specified in step S268 and the random value MR4 extracted in step S272.

  For example, the setting of the variation pattern type determination data shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 and the variation pattern determination data shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 are examples, and can be changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. is there.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although "battle mode", "special training mode", and "normal mode" were prepared as production modes, the number of production modes is not limited to this. For example, the production modes may be only “battle mode” and “normal mode”. In this case, the “special training mode” in the above embodiment may be replaced with “battle mode” or “normal mode”. Further, other production modes may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, four types of jackpot types, “first jackpot”, “second jackpot”, “third jackpot”, and “fourth jackpot” are prepared. However, the jackpot type is limited to this. Not. For example, only the “first big hit” as the probability variation big hit and the “fourth big hit” as the non-probable big hit may be used. Also, other big hit types may be provided. Also, a plurality of big hits with different number of times after the end of the big hit gaming state of non-probable big hits are provided (for example, 10 times, 30 times, 50 times), after 10 times fluctuation, after 30 times fluctuation, You may make it perform the production | presentation whether a door closes and a time-short state is complete | finished or continues.

  In the embodiment described above, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes the process of step S596 shown in FIG. 44, thereby executing the effect operation that becomes the notice effect during the variable display of the decorative symbols. “Left”, by determining whether or not to perform, and determining any one of a plurality of types of effect operations as a notice effect, and executing the processes of steps S503, S504, S506, and S509 shown in FIG. It has been described that the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined in the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect operation that becomes a notice effect during variable display of decorative symbols by a plurality of CPUs respectively mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the effect operation. The determination as to whether or not to execute, and the determination of any one of a plurality of types of effect operations as a notice effect and the determination of the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed may be performed in a shared manner.

  As an example, a display control board 16 as shown in FIG. 71 is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. On the display control board 16, a display control CPU 140, a ROM 141, a RAM 142, a random number circuit 143, and an I / O 144 are mounted. In this case, since the display control CPU 140 mounted on the display control board 16 executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The displayed control unit 123 may not be provided. In the display control board 16, for example, the display control CPU 140 executes a program read from the ROM 141, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU 140 reads fixed data from the ROM 141, the display control CPU 140 writes various variation data to the RAM 142 and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU 140 stores the RAM 142 in the RAM 142. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading various variation data temporarily stored, display operation CPU 140 receiving operation for receiving input of various signals from outside of display control board 16 via I / O 144, display control CPU 140 I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board 16 via O144 is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU 140 performs the process of step S596 shown in FIG. 44 based on, for example, a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. By executing, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform an effect operation that becomes a notice effect during variable display of decorative symbols, or to determine which of a plurality of kinds of effect operations that become a notice effect Good. Alternatively, the display control CPU 140 executes at least a part of the processes in steps S503, S504, S506, and S509 shown in FIG. 40 to thereby display each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorations. You may make it determine all or one part of the decoration symbol stopped and displayed in symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. The display control CPU 140 may execute any part of the processes executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. The sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal and an electrical decoration signal from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the total number of reserved memories at the start of change is notified by displaying a number in the change start hold number display area 5A. However, the notification method is not limited to this as long as the total number of reserved memories at the start of fluctuation can be notified. For example, the display of the hold decreased from the start winning memory display area 5H with the start of change may be notified by an effect such as moving to the change start hold number display area 5A, or may be notified by sound or a lamp. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol display device for executing the special symbol game is such that only one of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is alternately changed. May fluctuate simultaneously.

  Further, the reach symbol determination data 162 shown in FIG. 19 is a single one regardless of which of the special symbol display devices is changed, but 2 corresponding to the special symbol display device. One may be prepared.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that in the start winning memory display area 5H, blue display is performed when the first start condition is satisfied, and red display is performed when the second start condition is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a round symbol is displayed when the first starting condition is satisfied, and a triangular symbol is displayed when the second starting condition is satisfied. The symbol may be displayed. Alternatively, a number indicating the number of times each of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied may be displayed in an identifiable manner. Further, a first start prize storage display area indicating that the first start condition is satisfied and a second start prize storage display area indicating that the second start condition is satisfied may be provided separately.

  In the above embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the notice pattern type in step S596 shown in FIG. It was like that. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the presence / absence of the notice effect may be determined first, and the type of the notice effect may be determined when it is determined that the notice effect is present.

  In the above embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the final stop symbol of the non-reach combination in step S503 shown in FIG. 40, the final stop symbol determination data 160A to 160C and the left and right appearance determination data 161 are displayed. In the above description, the determined decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are individually determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after determining the fixed decorative symbol in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the determined decorative symbol and the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas are determined. You may make it determine the symbol difference with the fixed decoration symbol in 5C, 5R with reference to the data for predetermined | prescribed determination.

  In the above embodiment, as the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 27, the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 30 is executed regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. It was explained as a thing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the first start condition is satisfied and when the second start condition is satisfied, a process different from each other is executed to determine whether to reach a reach mode, You may make it determine in any one of several types of fluctuation patterns. In this case, the process for determining the fluctuation pattern and the process for determining the fluctuation pattern are made different depending on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, while for the reach determination As the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 and the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern, common numerical data may be used regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied.

  For example, with regard to the determination process for determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach mode, different processes are executed when the first start condition is satisfied and when the second start condition is satisfied. It may be. In this case, the process for determining whether or not the reach mode is set differs depending on whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, while the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for reach determination is used. Regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the common numerical data may be used. Further, for example, in place of the process in step S246 shown in FIG. 29 in the above embodiment, as a process of determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types, the case where the first start condition is satisfied and the second start condition Different processing may be executed depending on whether or not is established. In this case, the process for determining the big hit type is different depending on whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, while the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is Regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the common numerical data may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display results are only “big hit” and “losing”, but “small hit” may be prepared. In this case, based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, the game state is controlled to the same small hit gaming state as the two round big hit gaming state, and after the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is changed. Do not break. Such a “small hit” is used as a hit for two rounds of big hit, and the open mode of the big prize opening is the same as in the case of two rounds of big hit. Therefore, since the player cannot distinguish whether it is a big hit or a “small hit” for two rounds, the chance of opening the big prize opening is increased without changing the big hit probability, and the player's expectation is improved. be able to.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the game state such as the probability change state or the time-short state can be controlled after the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result being “big hit”. In the probability variation state and the short-time state, it is described that the control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility of the game ball entering the second start winning opening and easily establishing the second start condition. . However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the probability variation state, the probability variation control is continuously performed, and the advantageous release control that increases the possibility that the game ball enters the second start winning opening is performed. A high base state and a high probability low base state in which the probability variation control is performed but the advantageous release control is not performed may be included. Also, in the short-time state, a low-accuracy base state where the special figure fluctuation time is shortened and advantageous opening control is performed, and a low-accuracy low-base state where the special figure fluctuation time is shortened but advantageous opening control is not performed. May be included. As an example, depending on whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, control is made to either the high-accuracy high-base state or the high-accuracy-low base state after the big-hit gaming state ends. You may be made to do. As another example, depending on whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, control is made to either the high-accuracy high base state or the high-accuracy low base state after the big hit gaming state is finished. The ratios to be used may be different from each other. Further, the big hit type may be increased and different control may be executed.

  Further, a special jackpot may be provided as a jackpot type. For example, a plurality of big hits (for example, open once, open twice, open three times, etc.) may be provided with the same number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds) and different number of special variable winning ball devices 7 being opened. . In this way, even if the number of rounds is the same, the game value of each big hit gaming state may be varied by varying the number of times of opening per round. In this case, a special special winning opening different from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 may be provided, and the special winning opening may be opened. In addition, when the 16 rounds are released, an interval may be set to continue the effect of whether or not the big hit gaming state continues. Further, such a continuation effect may be executed only when the probability variation state or the big hit gaming state corresponding to the second special symbol display device 4B.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result command are described as being prepared as separate effect control commands. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one type of effect control that can specify a variation pattern and a variable display result (one of “losing”, “big hit”, and a big hit type in the case of “big hit”). A command may be used. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands.

  In the above-described embodiment, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided in the display area of the image display device 5, and the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided. In the above description, it is assumed that one decorative symbol is stopped and displayed so that the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed on one predetermined effective line. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, “upper”, “middle”, and “lower” It is also possible that the decorative symbols can be stopped and displayed, and the finalized decorative symbols that will be the final stopped symbols are stopped and displayed on five or eight active lines.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine, the description has been given using the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a function of variably displaying special symbols and decorative symbols and a function of displaying various effect images. However, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, but can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine. Hereinafter, a case where the present invention is applied to a slot machine which is an example of another gaming machine will be described.

  FIG. 72 is a front view of a slot machine 500 as an example of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied, and shows a layout of main members. The slot machine 500 is roughly composed of a housing whose front surface is open and a front door pivotally supported at a side end of the housing. Inside the casing of the slot machine 500, there is installed a variable display device 501 in which reels RL, RC, RR having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. An image display device 510 having a display function is provided on the front door of the slot machine 500.

  On the outer periphery of the reels RL, RC, RR, for example, “Red 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”, “JAC”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, which can be distinguished from each other Are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels RL, RC, and RR are displayed on the variable display device 501 in upper, middle, and lower three stages, respectively. Each of the reels RL, RC, RR is displayed while the symbols of the reels RL, RC, RR are continuously changed by being rotated by the corresponding reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R (FIG. 73). At the same time, by stopping the rotation of the reels RL, RC, RR, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed so as to be visible as display results.

  Below the image display device 510 at the front door of the slot machine 500 is provided an operation table 520 on which various input switches and the like for the player to perform various operations are arranged. On the far side of the operation table 520, there are a medal insertion slot 502 into which medals can be inserted, a BET switch 503 for setting (BET) the number of bets for one medal, and the maximum number of bets that can be bet in one game ( In this example, a MAXBET switch 504 for setting the number of bets (three) in this example, used for setting medals and bets stored as credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own gaming value). A checkout switch 508 for paying out medals is provided. The medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 502 is detected by a predetermined insertion medal sensor.

  On the front side of the operation table 520, a start lever 505 that is operated when starting a game in the slot machine 500, stop switches 506L and 506C that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels RL, RC, and RR, respectively. 506R is provided. A medal payout exit 507 through which medals are paid out is provided at the bottom of the operation table 520.

  In the upper part of the image display device 510 on the front door of the slot machine 500, a game information display unit for displaying various information related to games in the slot machine 500 is provided. For example, the game information display unit displays a credit indicator that displays the number of medals stored as credits, an auxiliary display that displays the number of medals acquired in the big bonus, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like And a payout display for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize. Two speakers 511L and 511R that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right sides of the game information display section. In addition, game effect lamps 512 are provided on the upper part of the image display device 510, and game effect lamps 513 and 514 are provided on the left and right sides of the operation table 520, respectively.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 500, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 502, or credits are used to set the number of bets. To use the credit, the BET switch 503 or the MAXBET switch 504 is operated. When the number of bets is set in this way, one of a plurality of pay lines according to the number of bets becomes valid, the operation of the start lever 505 is valid, that is, the game can be executed, and the variable display The execution condition is met. Note that even when a re-gamer winning such as replay occurs in the previous game, the next game can be executed continuously, and the variable display execution condition is satisfied.

  When the start lever 505 is operated in such a state that the game can be executed, based on the fact that the operation is detected by the start lever switch 505A (FIG. 73), the variable display start condition is satisfied, The reels RL, RC, RR rotate, and the symbols of the reels RL, RC, RR continuously change. If any one of the stop switches 506L, 506C, 506R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed so as to be visible.

  Then, when the rotation of all the reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of symbols called a predetermined combination on any activated pay line is assigned to each reel RL, When the display results of RC and RR are stopped, a winning is generated. The types of winning combinations are roughly divided into small roles with medals, re-players that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets, and special cases that have a transition in gaming state. There is a role, and the winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. In the slot machine 500, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not the winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state is allowed based on the random number value extracted at the timing when the start lever 505 is operated. The fact that winning in the internal lottery and winning is permitted is also referred to as “internal winning”. Of the winning of each role, the winning of the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game for which the winning is determined, but the winning of the special role has the roles allowed to be generated by the internal lottery. It is effective until. In other words, once a special winning combination is allowed, even if the special winning combination cannot be generated in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game.

  The gaming state in the slot machine 500 includes, for example, a regular bonus, a big bonus, and a normal gaming state. In the regular bonus game state, for example, small roles such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are defined as winning combinations and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery. In the big bonus, special small roles such as cherry, watermelon, and bell, and special bonuses such as regular bonus (or JACIN) are determined as winning roles in a predetermined small role game. It is a lottery target in the internal lottery. In the normal gaming state, for example, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, replay roles such as replay, special roles such as big bonus, regular bonus, etc. are predetermined as winning roles, It is a lottery target in the lottery.

  When a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. With the big bonus, a predetermined game called a small role game can be played. The big bonus is ended when the total number of medals given to the player in the big bonus becomes equal to or more than a prescribed number (eg, 466). When a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs in a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, the gaming state shifts to a regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games have been consumed or when 8 games have been won (any kind of combination can be used), whichever comes first. In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals given to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  In the slot machine 500, when the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It becomes a game state. Note that the special gaming state is not limited to a regular bonus or a big bonus, and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than the normal gaming state, and the gaming state may be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. That's fine. As such a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, for example, an operation that satisfies the conditions for deriving notification target winnings that occur on condition that reel deriving conditions (for example, stop order and stop timing) are satisfied By restricting the gaming state (so-called assist time) in which the procedure is notified and the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, the symbols displayed when the stop switches 506L, 506C, 506R are operated are stopped. Challenge time (CT) that allows control to be easily controlled and allows players to derive a combination of winning symbols, and allow for specific winnings (such as replay winnings and single bonus winnings) Game state (so-called replay time or concentration state) that increases the probability of being played, and further combining these It may be any such tricks state.

  In the slot machine 500, for example, a main board 600, an effect control board 620, a reel unit 650 and the like as shown in FIG. 73 are mounted. In addition, other boards such as a power supply board and a relay board connected to the main board 600 are mounted on the slot machine 500. The main board 600 is provided with a game control microcomputer 610. Similar to the game control microcomputer 100 in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 610 is a CPU that performs control according to a program, a ROM that stores user programs and data, and a RAM that is used by the CPU as a work area. And so on.

  The reel unit 650 includes reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R, a reel lamp 652, a reel sensor 653, and the like. The reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R are motors for rotating the reels RL, RC, RR. The reel lamp 652 is provided inside each reel RL, RC, RR, and irradiates a symbol that can be visually recognized by the variable display device 501 from the inside of the reel among the symbols drawn on each reel RL, RC, RR. It is a lamp to do. The reel sensor 653 is a sensor for detecting the rotation state, the number of rotations, and the like of each reel RL, RC, RR.

  On the effect control board 620, an effect control microcomputer 630, a display control unit 631, a sound control unit 632, a lamp control unit 633, an RTCM 634, and the like are mounted. The effect control microcomputer 630 is similar to the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The CPU performs control according to the program, the ROM that stores user programs and data, the RAM used by the CPU as a work area, and the reset. / An interrupt controller is provided. The display control unit 631 controls the display operation in the image display device 510, and the image data according to the display control command from the effect control microcomputer 630 is the same as the display control unit 121 in the above embodiment. VDP that executes the above processing and an image data memory that stores various types of image data used for displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 510.

  In the effect control microcomputer 630, instructions for controlling the effect operations by the image display device 510, the speakers 511L and 511R, the game effect lamps 512 to 514, and the like according to the effect control pattern based on the effect control command received from the main board 600, Processing is executed by the CPU. In the display control unit 631, processing of image data according to a display control command from the effect control microcomputer 630 is executed by the VDP.

  On the screen of the image display device 510, for example, similarly to the image display device 5 in the above embodiment, “left”, “middle”, “right” variable display portions DL, DC, DR are provided. The CPU of the effect control microcomputer 630 executes the same processing as the processing in the above embodiment, so that a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other corresponding to the variable display of the symbols on the variable display device 501 are obtained. Variable display.

  Also in the slot machine 500 to which the present invention is applied, a state data setting unit is provided in the RAM of the effect control microcomputer 630 as in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above. The state data setting unit includes a value corresponding to the RTCM 634, a value based on a player's selection, a value corresponding to a mode determined by a lottery by the production control microcomputer 630, a gaming state (assist time, challenge time). , Replay time, concentration state, or none), a value corresponding to the number of digested games after the bonus ends, and the like.

  Also, the difference value is determined based on difference value determination data for different distributions according to the type of the winning combination.

  Then, based on the value of the state data and the difference value, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 630 executes the image display device 510 at a predetermined timing (for example, when the stop switches 506L, 506C, and 506R are operated). Determine the production to be performed. As a result, for example, depending on the day of the week, it is possible to vary the production with high expectation that has won the big bonus internally. Further, since the determination is performed based on the difference value, an increase in the data amount of the determination data can be prevented.

  In addition, if 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 winning balls, and encloses game balls and gives points in response to detection of winning balls. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a slot machine that can play a game using medals and credits, for example, a slot machine that plays a game using pachinko balls, or credits without medals being discharged to the outside. The present invention can also be applied to a complete credit type slot machine that can be played using the game, an image type slot machine in which a variable display device is displayed as an image, and the like.

  The present invention can also be applied to a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the slot machine 500. 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.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating transition of production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for special figure display result determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for jackpot classification determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for reach determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern classification determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern classification determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern determination. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for final stop symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for right / left appearance determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for reach design determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for 3rd and 4th big hit symbol determination. It is a figure showing an example of composition of notice selection data. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for battle production determination. 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. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data holding area for production 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 start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the selection setting of the data for a variation pattern classification determination. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding memory increase display process. It is a figure which shows the operation example in a pending | holding memory | storage display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a reach design determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a battle effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for mode flag switching setting. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control command processing. It is a figure which shows the display of each special effect. It is a figure which shows the display of each special effect. It is the figure which showed an example of the decoration design. It is the figure which showed the notice pattern of the normal mode. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the variable display in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the variable display in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the variable display in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the variable display in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the variable display in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the variable display in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the variable display in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the variable display in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the variable display in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a demo screen. It is a figure which shows the modification of state data and the data for determination. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the variable display in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the selection screen of production mode. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the variable display in the image display apparatus of a modification. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the variable display in the image display apparatus of a modification. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the variable display in the image display apparatus of a modification. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the variable display in the image display apparatus of a modification. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the variable display in the image display apparatus of a modification. It is a figure which shows the structural examples, such as various control boards in a modification. It is a front view of the slot machine to which this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the slot machine.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 16 ... Display control board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start port switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Operation button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121, 141 ... ROM
102, 122, 142 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124, 143... Random number circuits 105, 125, 144... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 126 ... RTCM
140 ... CPU for display control

Claims (5)

A variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the start condition being satisfied and displays and displays a display result, and the display result of the identification information of the variable display device is predetermined. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times when the specified display result is obtained,
The specific gaming state is at least
A first specific gaming state that executes a round game of a first number of rounds, and then transitions to a high probability state in which a probability that the display result becomes the specific gaming state is improved from a normal probability state;
A second specific gaming state in which a round game with a second number of rounds less than the first number of rounds is executed and then transitioned to the normal probability state;
A third specific gaming state in which a third round number less than the first round number or a round game of the second round number is executed, and then the state shifts to the high probability state.
Based on the establishment of the start condition, the display result is derived and displayed as to whether to control to the specific gaming state and which specific gaming state to control when controlling to the specific gaming state. A pre-determination means to be determined before;
After the end of the first specific gaming state, a specific effect mode for controlling to a specific effect mode in which a specific effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character confront each other over a plurality of variable displays on the variable display device is continuously executed. Control means;
When it is determined that the first specific gaming state is set to the first specific gaming state by the pre-determining means during the specific rendering mode, the teammate character executes a specific rendering that wins the enemy character, and after the first specific gaming state, the specific Specific production mode continuation means for continuing the production mode;
If it is determined by the pre-determining means to enter the second specific game state during the specific effect mode, the team member character performs a specific effect that the enemy character loses, and after the second specific game state ends, A specific effect mode ending means for shifting to the normal probability state and ending the specific effect mode;
A time measuring means for measuring time and / or day of the week in an identifiable manner,
Character determining means for determining, from a plurality of types, the teammate character in the specific effect based on the value measured by the time measuring means;
When the character determining means is determined to be in the first specific gaming state compared to when it is determined by the prior determining means to be in the second specific gaming state, the character determining means has a high probability and is determined in advance. A gaming machine characterized in that it is determined to be a friend character corresponding to the date and time or day of the week. Further comprising display result determination means for determining the display result of the identification information in the variable display device based on the determination result of the prior determination means and the value measured by the timing means;
The display result determining means can determine a display result in which the variable display state of the identification information is a predetermined reach state, compared with the case where the predetermining means determines not to enter the specific gaming state. 2. The game according to claim 1, wherein when it is determined to be in a specific game state, the display result is determined to reach a reach state based on identification information corresponding to a predetermined current date and day of the week with a high probability. Machine. When performing the variable display of the identification information, whether or not to execute a predetermined special effect, and special effect determining means for determining one of a plurality of special effect types when executing the special effect When,
A special effect execution means for executing the special effect determined by the special effect determination means,
The special effect determining means determines a difference value at a different rate depending on whether or not the game is controlled to the specific gaming state, and based on the determined difference value and the value timed by the time measuring means, The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a type is determined. The variable display device includes a first special variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified based on the establishment of the first start condition and derives and displays a display result, and a second start condition And a second special variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable on the basis of the establishment of
The specific effect mode continuation means and the specific effect mode end means are when the variable display is executed by the first special variable display device and when the variable display is executed by the second special variable display device. Different specific effects can be executed,
The pre-determining means includes a ratio of a ratio determined to the first specific gaming state and a ratio determined to the third specific gaming state based on the establishment of the first starting condition, and the second starting condition is The ratio of the ratio determined for the first specific gaming state and the ratio determined for the third specific gaming state based on the establishment is determined so as to be different from each other. The gaming machine according to item 1. Reach determining means for determining whether or not the variable display state of the identification information is set to the reach state when the prior determination means determines that the specific gaming state is not controlled.
Variable display pattern determination means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result by the prior determination means and the determination result by the reach determination means;
On the basis of the determination result by the variable display pattern determination unit, an effect execution unit that performs variable display of the identification information;
An operation means operable by a player, and
In the reach effect which is the effect when the variable display state of the identification information is set to the reach state when the first variable display pattern is executed based on the determination result by the variable display pattern determination unit. The reach effect is executed in the first mode, and the operation effect for instructing the player to operate the operation means is executed. Thereafter, the operation of the operation means is performed. An aspect is developed from the first aspect to the second aspect,
When executing a second variable display pattern different from the first variable display pattern, the reach effect of the first aspect is executed and the operation effect is executed in the reach effect, and then the operation means is operated. Even if it is performed, the aspect of the reach production is not developed as the first aspect,
When executing a third variable display pattern different from the first variable display pattern and the second variable display pattern, the reach effect of the first aspect is executed, and the reach effect is performed without executing the operation effect. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the game machine is executed in the first mode.