JP2010115446A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine improving a performance effect in the game machine looking ahead a display result. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine variably displays special symbols by a first special symbol display device and a second special symbol display device and preferentially variably displays the first special symbol display device. A performance control CPU determines that a display result in a win of the first special symbol display device indicates to be a big win only in a probability variable state (a step S573; Yes), and when the big win is determined to be the probability variable big win (a step S575; Yes), executes processing for executing a forenotice performance previously notifying of the big win (steps S577-S585). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, a plurality of types of first identification information that can identify each based on a game medium passing through a first starting area provided in the gaming area. First variable display means for performing variable display and deriving and displaying the display result; and a plurality of types of second identification information that can identify each based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start area provided in the game area. Second variable display means for performing variable display and deriving and displaying a display result, wherein either the first variable display means or the second variable display means performs variable display one by one. When the display result of the variable display of the first identification information in the variable display means or the second identification information in the second variable display means becomes a predetermined specific display result, the specific gaming state is advantageous to the player. control Furthermore, when the display result becomes a special display result determined in advance among the specific display results, the probability that the specific display result is obtained after the specific gaming state is finished is higher than the normal probability state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to a probability state.

  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 addition, when the display result of the variable display is a special display result (probability variation big hit symbol) of the specific display result, the probability that the display result will be a big hit after the end of the specific gaming state is higher than usual. Control is made to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a probability-changing gaming state to be improved.

  A first variable display device is provided that has a first passing area and a second passing area, and when the game medium passes through the first passing area, and the game medium passes through the second passing area. And a second variable display device that variably displays the identification information. When the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in each variable display device, the specific game state is advantageous to the player. Some are configured to be controllable. In a gaming machine in which the first variable display device and the second variable display device change simultaneously, the second variable display device executes a notice effect that suggests (predicts) that the first variable display device is a big hit. There is also a gaming machine (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, whether the display result will be a probable big hit symbol is read in advance before the start of variable display, and if it is confirmed that it will become a probable big hit symbol, it will be predicted to be a probable big hit symbol A gaming machine has also been proposed (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2006-014850 A JP 2005-65900 A

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the first variable display device is a big hit, a continuous announcement effect is performed over a plurality of variable displays of the second variable display device. Since a predetermined effect is only executed for a long time, when the game is played for a long time, the effect becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is reduced. In addition, even if the gaming machine of Patent Literature 1 is combined with the technology of Patent Literature 2 to produce an effect, the problem has not been solved.

  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 that improves the effect in the gaming machine that pre-reads the display result.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides a game medium (a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A) provided in the game area (for example, the first start winning opening). For example, first variable display means (first special display) for variably displaying a plurality of types of first identification information (for example, the first special figure) that can be identified based on the passing of a game ball and for displaying the display result. A plurality of symbols that can be distinguished from each other on the basis of the fact that the game medium has passed through the symbol display device 4A) and a second start area provided in the game area (for example, the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B). Second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display device 4B) for variably displaying the type of second identification information (for example, the second special figure) and deriving and displaying the display result, and the first variable display means. And the second variable display means Variable display is performed one by one, and a display result of variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means or the second identification information in the second variable display means is a predetermined specific display result (for example, When a big hit symbol) is reached, the player is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and the display result is a predetermined special display result among the specific display results. In addition, the gaming machine can be controlled to a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state) in which the probability of the specific display result after the specific game state is finished is higher than the normal probability state, and the gaming medium is the first game medium. Information for specifying whether to control to the specific gaming state when passing through the starting area and whether to control to the high probability state when controlling to the specific gaming state For example, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2-1 for determining a jackpot type, etc.) are stored as first reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit number range, and the game medium is the first reserved information. 2. When passing through the starting area, information for specifying whether to control to the specific gaming state and whether to control to the high probability state when controlling to the specific gaming state is a predetermined upper limit number. Storage means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S100, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, etc.) In the normal probability state, it indicates whether or not the first reserved storage information indicates control to the specific gaming state, and control to the high probability state when controlling to the specific gaming state. Normal-time determination data (for example, determination value data when the probability variation flag is off in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the big hit type determination table 131) for determining whether or not In the high probability state, whether or not the first reserved storage information indicates control to the specific gaming state, and whether to control to the high probability state when controlling to the specific gaming state High-accuracy time determination data (for example, determination value data when the probability variation flag is on in the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the big hit type determination table 131) are stored. In the determination data storage means (for example, the ROM 101) and in the first variable display means and the second variable display means that are not controlled to the specific gaming state The first identification information in the first variable display means based on the first hold storage information stored in the hold storage means when variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information is not executed. The variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means is controlled based on the second reserved memory information, and the second variable display means based on the second reserved memory information Variable display control execution means for executing the variable display of the second identification information in the above in preference to the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means based on the first reserved storage information (for example, the CPU 103 performs step). In the high probability state, according to the high-probability time determination data, the specific gaming state is controlled and the high-probability state is determined. If there is the first reserved storage information that is determined not to be controlled to the specific gaming state according to the normal time determination data (for example, a random value for determining a special figure display result) MR1 is “27”, “37”, or “47”, and the random value MR2-1 for jackpot type determination is any one of “11” to “20”), corresponding to the specific gaming state In the variable display that ends before the variable display from which the specific display result is derived and displayed, the notice effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the notice effect indicating that the specific game state is controlled) is executed in step S154 and When it is determined Yes in S155, the first hold display (star type) increase update setting is executed in the process of step S156, and the effect control CPU 120 performs steps S573 and S573. And the process of steps S579 to S585 is executed when it is determined Yes in S575, and the first hold display or the notice effect as shown in FIG. 52 is executed in the process of step 162). It is characterized by. In the gaming machine according to claim 1, in the high probability state, there is one in which it is determined that the first reserved storage information is controlled to the specific gaming state only in the high probability state and then controlled to the high probability state. Since the announcement effect shown is executed, the player can play the game in the specific game state (stopping the launch of the game medium to variably display the first variable display means).

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the notice effect execution means executes an effect that prompts the player to stop sending the game medium to the game area as the notice effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses FIG. 52 (C)). (A notice effect as shown in (F) is executed). In the gaming machine according to claim 2, it is easy to understand how the player should play the game.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, it further comprises: a notice effect determining means (for example, a part in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of steps S575 to S584) for determining the notice effect performed by the notice effect executing means from a plurality of types, The notice effect determining means is data for selection (for example, a first notice pattern type determination table, for example) set so that the determination ratio of the notice effect varies according to the contents indicated by the first hold storage information to be the object of the notice effect. 170A and the second notice pattern type determination table 170B). In the gaming machine according to the third aspect, it is suggested which one of the specific gaming states is to be achieved, so that the effect is improved.

  According to a fourth aspect of the invention, variable display of decoration identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) is performed in conjunction with variable display of the first identification information on the first variable display means and the second identification information on the second variable display means. To determine a variable display pattern of the decoration identification information in the variable display device when a game medium passes through the variable display device (for example, the image display device 5) to be performed and the first start area or the second start area. Random number extraction means for extracting the variable display determination random number (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S204 or S213), the variable display determination random number, and a determination value are assigned to a plurality of types of variable display patterns Judgment value data (for example, variation pattern type determination table for big hits 133A to 133C, variation pattern type for non-reach loss) Variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern of the decoration identification information using the fixed table 134A, the reach-losing variation pattern type determination table 134B, and the like (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S272 to S276) And variable display executing means for executing variable display of the decoration identification information in the variable display device based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S162). The variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction means based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first start area or the second start area before the determination by the variable display pattern determination means and the determination A plurality of variable display patterns of the decoration identification information using value data Start determination means for determining whether or not a specific variable display pattern is selected from among the various variable display patterns (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S343 to S345 and a portion where the processing of steps S361 to S363 is executed) And the variable display that ends before starting the variable display of the decoration identification information that is determined to be the specific variable display pattern based on the start determination means that is determined to be the specific variable display pattern. In FIG. 71, based on the fact that the effect control CPU 120 receives the winning variation pattern notification command, for example, a supervision as shown in FIG. A portion for displaying a reach notice effect screen), and the determination value data is the specific A common determination value is assigned to the variable display pattern regardless of the number of the first hold storage information and the second hold storage information stored by the hold storage means (for example, reach-losing variation pattern type determination). In the table 134B, the determination values for the variation pattern types of the super CA2-3 to super CB2-2 corresponding to super reach are common to “201” to “241” regardless of the total number of reserved memories). Different determination values are assigned to variable display patterns other than the specific variable display pattern depending on the number of the first reserved storage information and the second reserved storage information stored in the reserved storage means (for example, In the variation pattern type determination table 134B for reach lose, the variation pattern of normal CA2-1 and normal CA2-2 Assignment of the determination value for the emission type is different). In the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, it is possible to perform prefetching of a specific variable display pattern regardless of the number of reserved storage information. In addition to the specific variable display pattern, the determination ratio can be varied depending on the number of reserved storage information.

  In Claim 5, after the said notice effect is performed by the said notice effect execution means, until the said specific game state corresponding to the said notice effect is complete | finished, execution of the notice effect based on the said new 1st pending | holding memory information Is further provided with a notice effect prohibiting means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of steps S521, S571, and S586). In the gaming machine according to claim 5, after the notice effect is performed, the execution of a new notice effect is prohibited until the specific gaming state is ended, thereby reliably preventing the production from being duplicated or inconsistent. Can do. In addition, it is possible to prohibit a notice effect indicating that a high probability state continues (probability of big hits being continued).

  In claim 6, as the effect executed in the variable display device, the effect determining means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S262, S264, S270, S271 to S276) ), And the effect determining means determines which variable display pattern type to which a variable display pattern type is to be executed among a plurality of types of variable display pattern types classified based on the mode of the variable display pattern. First stage pattern determining means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S262, S264, S270, S271 to S273) and the variable display pattern type determined by the first stage pattern determining means. The display execution means can execute the display pattern. Second phase pattern determining means for determining a display pattern (e.g., the portion CPU103 is executing the processing in step S274～S276) includes a, a. In the gaming machine according to claim 6, by determining the variable display pattern in two stages, the variable display pattern type and the variable display pattern can be easily increased and the appearance rate can be adjusted, and the variable display pattern can be diversified. Can be easily realized.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the notice effect determining means determines which notice effect belonging to which notice effect type is to be executed among a plurality of kinds of notice effect types classified based on the aspect of the notice effect. Among the notice effects included in the notice effect type determined by the first notice notice determining means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S577 to S580) and the notice notice effect type determined by the first action notice determining means. Second stage notice determining means for determining the notice effect to be executed by the executing means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S582 to S584). In the gaming machine according to claim 7, since the notice effect is determined in two stages, it is easy to increase the notice effect type and the notice effect and to adjust the appearance rate, and to easily realize a wide variety of the notice effect. be able to.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed is variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of 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, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, a decorative design or color design that is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified in a decorative design display area or a color design display area that is a variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three. (Also referred to as “4th symbol”) is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative design and the color design 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 fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. 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 indicating 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.

  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 the display area of the image display device 5, “left” and “right” color symbol display areas 5A and 5B are arranged. When the first special symbol change by the first special symbol display device 4A is started as the special symbol game, the color symbol variation (for example, update of the display color) starts in the “left” color symbol display area 5A. Is done. On the other hand, when the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started as the special symbol game, the variation of the color symbol is started in the “right” color symbol display area 5B. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the variation of the color symbol is finished, and the fixed color symbol that becomes the variable display result of the color symbol is stopped and displayed.

  For example, four types of symbols (for example, “yellow”, “green”, “red”, “blue”, etc.) are included in the color symbols variably displayed in the “left” and “right” color symbol display areas 5A and 5B. As long as it is included. Each of the color symbols is assigned a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “4” are assigned to the color symbols “yellow”, “green”, “red”, and “blue”, respectively.

  In addition, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged 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 memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the holding of the variable display is based on the fact that the game ball has entered (starting 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 the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the 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 game state or the small hit game state.

  As an example, the start winning memory display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. Yes. When the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, it is normally not One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part among the display parts that are not displayed) is changed to blue display (first reserved storage). Further, when the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game 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 red display (second reserved storage). 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. In this embodiment, when both the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are present (when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are not 0), the second hold is prioritized and digested. To do. That is, when both the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, priority is given to the satisfaction of the second start condition, and the special game using the second special figure is executed first. Therefore, when there is a first reserved memory and a second reserved memory, a red display corresponding to the second reserved memory is displayed on the left side of the blue display corresponding to the first reserved memory. If the second start condition is satisfied when there is already a blue display, the red display increases on the left side of the blue display, and the blue display shifts to the right. The hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H is not limited to this. For example, the display area corresponding to the first hold storage and the display area corresponding to the second hold storage are separately (for example, the image display device 5). (Lower left and lower right). Further, the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory may be displayed so as to be identifiable.

  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. If 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 this embodiment, when there is a first reserved memory that becomes a specific big hit, the player is notified by changing the display mode of the first reserved memory from a normal one (for example, displaying in a star shape). To do. Details of this will be described later.

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number. A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold indicator LED 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 normally 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.

  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 normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball is unlikely to enter the second start winning opening. It becomes. On the other hand, in the 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 apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a predetermined large winning opening solenoid, and forms a large winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid is in the ON state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening. A game ball that has entered a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately illuminating 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 a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. For example, 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 by 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 elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), 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 operation is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state, or the small 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 special condition game, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended, for example.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the fixed special symbol that becomes the 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, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, “small hit” as a predetermined display result is obtained, and “special” other than the big hit symbol or the special symbol other than the small hit symbol 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. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to a small hit game state different from the big hit game state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “1”, “3”, “7”, “9” are the big hit symbols, the numbers indicating “5” are the small hit symbols, The symbol indicating “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “7”, and “9” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “7”, and “9”. The symbol is a 15-round jackpot symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “1” is a 2-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (15 round big hit game state) as the specific game state controlled after the 15 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is The special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the player by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) 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 finish 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, is the first number (for example, “15”). A game in the 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 the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) as the second specific gaming state controlled after the two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played in each round. The period for changing to the first state that is advantageous to the player (the period in which the big prize opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state. . In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round is a second number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first number in the 15 round big hit state. In the two-round big hit state, at least one of the period in which the winning opening is opened in each round is the second period and the number of executions of the round is the second number is performed. Control other than that may be performed, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the 15 round big hit state. A game in the round 2 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 apparatus provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in each round is changed from the second state that is disadvantageous to the player to the first state that 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 addition, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “7”, and “9”, which are the big hit symbols of 15 rounds, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “9” are the confirmed special symbols in the special game. After the 15-round big hit state based on the stop display, the special symbol change time in the special figure game (special figure change time) is shortened as one of the special game states compared to the normal state. Controlled by the state. Here, the normal state is a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a special gaming state such as a short-time state, or a gaming state other than the small hit gaming state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, system reset) As in the case where the initialization process is performed, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on is performed. The time-saving state may be terminated when one of the conditions is satisfied first, that is, a predetermined number of special game is executed and the variable display result is “big hit”. In this embodiment, after the 15 round jackpot state based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is the 15 round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game, 50 times are displayed. The special figure game is executed and the variable display result is “big hit” until one of the conditions is satisfied first. After the 15 round jackpot state is over based on the fact that the special symbol showing the number “9”, which is the 15 round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game, 100 special game games are executed. And the variable display result is “big hit”, and continues until one of the conditions is satisfied first. It should be noted that after the 15 round jackpot state based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “3” and / or “9” among the 15 round jackpot symbols as a finalized special symbol in the special game is terminated, You may make it be a normal state instead of a state. Like the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “9”, the game is controlled to the short-time state or the normal state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special-game 15 The round jackpot symbol is usually referred to as a big jackpot symbol (also referred to as a “non-probable variable jackpot symbol”).

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers of “3”, “7”, “9” that will be the big hit symbol of 15 rounds, the special symbol indicating the number “7” has been stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game After the 15 round jackpot state is over or after the 2 round jackpot state based on the special symbol showing the number “1” that is the 2 round jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game Is a special gaming state that is different from the short-time state, for example, a special variation state (high probability game) in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state and the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed. State). 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 may be continued until the next variable display result is a “hit” regardless of the number of executions of the special game. On the other hand, after the certainty change state is reached, any one of the conditions that the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is first. You may make it complete | finish when it is materialized. In addition, even if the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times in the probability change state or before the variable display result is “big hit”, the probability change state ends at a predetermined rate when the special figure game is started. There may be. Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the 15 round jackpot symbol that is controlled to the probabilistic state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is It is called a symbol.

  After the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, a variable winning operation for changing the special variable winning device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is performed as in the two round big hit state. That is, in the small hit game state, for example, the operation of opening the large winning opening over the second period by the opening / closing plate provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is repeatedly executed until the second number of times is reached. In the small hit gaming state, as in the two round big hit state, the period in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second number. It may be controlled so that at least one of them is performed. After the small hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. A game in the small hit game state in which the number of times that the big winning opening is opened by the variable winning operation is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game, similar to the game in the two round big hit state. When the winning ball apparatus provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in each round in the two round big hit state is changed to the first state, the same as the two round big hit state in the small hit gaming state. In the aspect, the winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state.

  In the probabilistic state and 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 a control for making the time longer than that in the normal state and a control for increasing the number of tilts compared to 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. The control to be performed may be different between the probability variation state and the time-short state, or the combination of the controls to be performed (which may or may not include the same control) may be different.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in response to variable display of 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 is based on the establishment of either the first start condition or the second start condition. At 5C and 5R, variation of the decorative symbols is started, and, for example, the fixed decorative symbols that are variable display results of the decorative symbols in a predetermined order such as “left” → “right” → “middle” are stopped and displayed (derived display). Note that the procedure for stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbols is not limited to the procedure for stopping and displaying the decorative symbols in the 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 be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. 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 state, 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).

  In addition, during the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of decorative symbols may become the reach state, and the variable display result may be a “hit” In some cases, a specific effect for informing the player by a variable display mode of a decorative design or the like may be executed. In this embodiment, specific effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run” are set to be executable.

  In the specific effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then 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 based on one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special game. 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 three times). As an example, in the specific effect of “pseudo ream”, the spurious chance chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. 3A are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decorative symbols constituting any of the above are temporarily stopped and 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. The pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 may be determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination.

  In general, the greater the number of re-variation repeated executions (the number of pseudo-continuous operations), the higher the reliability. In addition, when a quasi-continuous change is executed, a certain reach effect may always be executed. Furthermore, the production ratio may vary depending on the number of repeated re-variations (number of pseudo-continuations). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when the number of re-variation executions reaches two times, “super-reach determination” or “big hit determination” when the number of re-variation executions reaches three. Further, the combination of stop symbols when displaying temporary stop may be a specific chance. For example, the odd number of “1”, “3” and “5”, and the unique series that appeals to the player by appealing to the player, such as “1”, “2”, and “3”, are not double-eyed. can do. In addition, if a special notification effect (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) is executed during temporary stop display and / or re-variation, it is possible to appeal the pseudo-ream to the player. Further, the step-up notice may be executed even at the time of re-variation during “pseudo-continuous variation”. That is, when the re-variation is executed twice (pseudo continuous number of times 3), the step-up notice can be executed three times. In that case, it is possible to notify the player that the reliability is higher by increasing the number of step-ups as the number of pseudo-ream progresses.

  In this embodiment, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation is determined on the main board 11 side, but the execution history of the pseudo continuous fluctuation is stored on the production control board 12 side, and the actual pseudo continuous change is performed according to the history. There is a case where the number of times of change is changed (corrected). Detailed operation will be described later.

  It should be noted that specific effects such as “Intro”, “Development Opportunity”, and “Development Opportunity End” shown below may be executed.

  In the specific 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, Before the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (final stop display) at 5C and 5R, for example, a predetermined effect display such as an introduction portion of the effect display performed in the reach effect is performed.

  In the specific development of “Development Opportunities”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right”, and then all the decorative symbols display areas After 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the predetermined display effect is started with the variable display state of the decorative symbols as the reach state. The As an example, in the specific effect of “Development chance eyes”, the development chance eyes HC1 to HC8 shown in FIG. The decorative symbols constituting any of the above are temporarily stopped and displayed. Therefore, when any of the development chances HC1 to HC8 is temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, or the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. The expectation of the player is raised.

  In the specific production of “end of development opportunity”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all decorative symbols are displayed. 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 specific effect of “end of development opportunity”, any of the development chance items HC1 to HC8 that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the specific effect of “development opportunity” are stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  Furthermore, during the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect or the specific 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”. For example, notice effects such as “character display”, “step-up image”, and “mail display” may be executable. In this embodiment, the variable display result is determined at the time of winning a start (determination at the time of winning), and the notice effect is executed based on the determination result (the determination result at the time of winning). A specific production mode will be described later.

  For example, in the “character display” notice effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, and then two or more ornaments are displayed. Characters prepared in advance at predetermined positions in the display area of the image display device 5 before temporarily displaying decorative symbols in the symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) An effect display for displaying an image is performed.

  For example, in the “step-up image” notice effect (also referred to as “step-up notice effect”), the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, before temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in two or more decorative symbol display areas, a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched in a predetermined order in the display area of the image display device 5. An effect display may be performed. In the notice effect of “step-up image”, after any one of a plurality of kinds of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image that is displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, the effect image The effect display in the notice effect may be terminated without being switched.

  “Step-up notice effect” is a kind of notice effect that is executed during variable display (variation display) of symbols executed for one start winning prize, and in particular, a notice form (display, sound, lamp, This refers to a notice that a moving object, etc.) changes (steps up) in multiple stages. In general, the greater the number of changes (number of steps), the higher the reliability. Many of the notices are for notifying that a jackpot or reach will be reached, but may be a notice for a probable big hit, a specific reach, or a promotion to certainty. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, “reach confirmation” when going to step 3, “super reach confirmation” when going to step 4, “big hit confirmation” when going to step 5 may be used. The notice mode change (step-up) is not limited to those in which different characters appear in order as in this embodiment, but may be step-up by changing the shape, color, etc. of one character. . In other words, as long as it is possible to recognize that the state of the means of notification (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as viewed from the player is changed stepwise, it is not limited to the above example and is “step-up notice effect” I can say that.

  For example, in the notice display effect of “mail display”, two or more decorations are made after changing the decoration symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. An effect operation such as, for example, changing the display of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 in response to the operation button 30 being operated by the player before the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the symbol display area. An effect display that changes is performed.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. 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 a “non-reach loss” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose 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”.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is a normal big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be determined in the special figure game as a 15-round big hit symbol, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is reached. Corresponding to the state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a predetermined decorative symbol that is a predetermined normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol pattern 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 a confirmed decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”). Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed display pattern of the regular jackpot combination is displayed in a variable manner. This is referred to as a variable display mode of “first big hit” (15 round normal big hit) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “first big hit”, the game is controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state, and when the 15 round big hit state ends, the special game is executed 50 times. It will be controlled in a short time until it is.

  When a special symbol showing the number “9”, which is a normal jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be determined in the special figure game as a 15-round jackpot symbol, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is reached. Corresponding to the state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a predetermined decorative symbol that is a predetermined normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed display pattern of the regular jackpot combination is displayed in a variable manner. This is referred to as a variable display mode of “second big hit” (15 round normal big hit) 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”, the game is controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state, and when the 15 round big hit state ends, the special game is executed 100 times. It will be controlled in a short time until it is.

  When the special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is the probability variable big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special figure game as a 15-round big hit symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is reached. Corresponding to the state, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be 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 fixed decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” are “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming a probable big hit symbol, after the reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the probable big jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a variable display mode of “third big hit” (15 round probability variable big hit) when the 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 15 round big hit state, and when the 15 round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the probability change state. .

  When a special symbol indicating the number “1” that is a two-round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state does not become the reach state but the predetermined non-reach A fixed decorative symbol that is a combination is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped or displayed, or one of the chance chance items TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. The fixed decorative pattern may be stopped and displayed. Note that the chances of success TC1 to TC4 may be determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination. In this way, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming a special symbol indicating the number “1” which is the two-round jackpot symbol, various decorative decorative symbol display modes in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed. Is referred to as a variable display mode of “fourth big hit” (also referred to as “crash probability”, “clash probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “surprise accuracy”, 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 changing state.

  When the special symbol indicating the number “5” as the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the same as when the variable symbol display mode of the decorative symbol is “fourth big hit”. After the decorative display is variably displayed, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped or displayed, or the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed. In this way, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming a special symbol indicating the number “5” as the small hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols on which various confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is as follows. This is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. Here, the confirmed decorative pattern that is one of the chance chance items TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. 3C is stopped and displayed only when the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “fourth big hit”. In the case of “small hit”, it is not stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. That is, when the fixed decorative symbol that is one of the chance chances TC1 to TC4 is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “fourth big hit”. It is fixed. After the variable display result becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state in which the variable winning operation similar to the two round big hit state is performed. That is, when the fixed decorative symbol that is one of the chance chances TC1 to TC4 is not stopped and displayed, it cannot be determined whether the variable display result is “fourth big hit” or “small hit”. Yes. When the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed, and thus the gaming state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continued. If it is determined that the probability change state or the short-time state is to be ended in response to the variable display game in which the variable display result is “small hit”, the normal state is returned after the end of the small hit gaming state. Will be controlled.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, the color symbol in the “left” color symbol display area 5 A corresponding to the variable symbol special symbol display in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4 A. The variable display is performed, and the variable display of the symbol in the “right” color symbol display area 5B is performed corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Is called. Then, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A, the fixed color symbol is stopped and displayed in the “left” color symbol display area 5A. The As an example, when a special symbol indicating a number of “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol, the “left” color symbol display area is displayed. In 5A, the color design indicating “yellow” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed color design. In addition, when any of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “7”, and “9”, which are 15 round big hit symbols, is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol. In the “left” color symbol display area 5A, the color symbol indicating “red” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed color symbol. Furthermore, when a special symbol indicating a “-” symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol, it is confirmed in the “left” color symbol display area 5A. A color design indicating “blue” as a color design is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the special symbol indicating the number “5” as the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol, the “left” color symbol display area is displayed. In 5A, the color design indicating “green” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed color design. If any of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “7”, and “9”, which are the 15-round jackpot symbols, is stopped and displayed as the special symbol for the special game using the second special diagram, In the “right” color symbol display area 5B, the color symbol indicating “red” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed color symbol. When a special symbol indicating a “-” symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game using the second special symbol, the fixed color symbol is displayed in the “right” color symbol display area 5B. As a result, the color design indicating “blue” is stopped and displayed.

  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 directed to a sub-side control board including 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 for outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function for 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 equipped with, for example, a game control microcomputer 100 and a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first 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 the relay board 15, for example, 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 regulating circuit includes a diode having an anode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the presentation control board connector corresponding to the presentation control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulating circuit can prevent signals from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and pass signals 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 electrical signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. FIG. 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”. Note that 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, the 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” decoration 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 symbol 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, a prior determination result indicating whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, and the variable display result is Different EXT data is set in accordance with the big hit type determination result indicating which of the “first big hit” to “fourth big hit” the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in the case of “big hit”. 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”. Command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the decorative symbol variable display mode is “fourth big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “small 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 hit start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. In the hit 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 big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command, the correspondence relationship between the preliminary determination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command.

  The command A1XXH is a command for opening a big prize opening for 15 rounds that specifies display of an effect image during a period in which the big prize opening is open in each round, corresponding to the 15 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 opening the big prize opening. 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.

  The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the winning end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command or the winning 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 hit start designation command. .

  Command A4XXH is a two-round big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “fourth big hit”, and the small hit gaming state based on the variable display result being “small hit”. Correspondingly, this is a command for specifying the opening of the big prize opening for the accuracy and small hitting that designates the display of the effect image during the period when the big prize opening is in the open state in each round or variable winning action. Command A5XXH specifies the display of the effect image during the period when the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state by the end of each round or variable winning operation corresponding to the two round big hit state or the small hit game state. This is a command that is designated after opening the big prize opening for small hits. In the command for opening the big winning opening for the accuracy / small hit and the command specifying after opening the big winning opening, for example, the number of executions of the variable winning action in the round or the small hit gaming state (for example, “1” or “2” )), Different EXT data 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 For example, in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition being established, 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”) of the reserved data in the first special figure reserved storage section 151A and the second special figure reserved storage section 151B shown in FIG. Correspondingly, different EXT data is set. 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 figure 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 command D0XXH is a winning display result notification command for notifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol when winning. In the winning determination result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4C, the variable display result is “big hit” only when the probability changes (normally “lost”), or “big hit” only during normal time. (“Lost” at the time of probability change), “Big hit” at normal time and at time of probability change, “Lost” at both normal time and probability change, or “Small hit” Thus, different EXT data is set. More specifically, the command D000H is a winning big hit notification 1 command indicating a winning big decision result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” only when the probability is changed. The command D001H is a winning big hit notification 2 command indicating a winning decision result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” only during normal times. The command D002H is a winning big hit notification 3 command indicating a winning big decision result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” both in the normal time and in the probability change. The command D003H is a winning lose notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost” both during normal times and when the probability changes. The command D004H is a winning small hit notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command D1XXH is a winning jackpot type notification command for notifying a jackpot type when a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol is a jackpot at the time of winning. In the winning big hit type notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4D, the big hit type is “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, or “fourth big hit”. Different EXT data is set corresponding to the big hit type determination result. More specifically, the command D100H is a winning first jackpot notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the jackpot type is “first jackpot” (15 round normal jackpot (50 times shorter)). The command D101H is a winning second big hit notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the big hit type is “second big hit” (15 round normal big hit (short time 100 times)). The command D102H is a winning third big hit notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the big hit type is “third big hit” (15 round probability variable big hit). The command D103H is a winning big fourth jackpot notification command indicating a winning judgment result indicating that the big hit type is “fourth big hit” (surprise big hit; two round probability variable big hit).

  The command D200H is a winning change pattern notification command for notifying the contents of a changing pattern (a result of determination as to whether or not a super reach is reached) when winning. In this embodiment, a case where a common winning determination result designation command is transmitted regardless of whether or not it is a big win based on determining that it becomes super reach at the time of winning determination, Different determination result designation commands may be transmitted depending on whether or not the big hit. In this case, for example, a winning determination result specifying command having a different EXT data value may be transmitted depending on whether or not it is a big hit. For example, if it is a big hit, a command including “01” (ie, command D201H) is transmitted as EXT data, and if it is a loss, a command including “02” as EXT data (ie, command D202H). May be transmitted. In addition to notifying the super-reach, it may be possible to produce a jackpot notice on the side of the effect control board 12 when a determination result designation command at the time of a jackpot is received. Further, besides the case of super reach, the contents of the variation pattern may be notified at the time of winning.

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

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 counts numerical data indicating various random numbers 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 determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2-1 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR2 for determining the reach 2. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern 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, MR2-1, MR2-2, MR3, and MR4. 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 MR2-1, MR2-2, MR3, and MR4 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 indicates the other random number values MR2-1, MR2-2, MR3, and MR4. The numerical data may be updated by software by the CPU 103 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 MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, and whether the variable display result is the “small hit”. This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “256”, for example.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the random display value MR2-1 for determining the big hit type is “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, “ This is a random value used to determine one of the big hit types as the plurality of types of specific variable display types such as “fourth big hit”, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “20”, for example. The reach determination random number value MR2-2 is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state when the variable display result is “lost”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number 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 MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. 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, non-reach PA1-1 is used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. ~ Non-reach PA1-4 variation patterns are prepared. In addition, normal PA2-1, normal PA2-2, super PA3-1 to super PA3 are the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. -4, super PA4-1 to super PA4-4, super PA5-1 to super PA5-4, super PA6-1 to PA6-4 are prepared.

  In addition, as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit” (other than suddenness), normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-5, super PA3-5 to super PA3-8, super PA4-5 -Variation patterns of Super PA4-8, Super PA5-5 to Super PA5-8, Super PA6-5 to Super PA6-8 are prepared. In addition, special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, special PG2-1, and special PG2-2 can be used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result of the decorative symbol is "small hit" or "big hit" (surprise). Variation patterns are provided.

  In FIG. 6, in the case of non-reach and a specific effect is not executed, or in the case of normal reach, a plurality of variation patterns having different special diagram variation times are prepared. By properly using these in accordance with the number of reserved memories, it is possible to control to shorten the special figure fluctuation time in accordance with the number of reserved memories. Further, in the variation pattern in which the specific effect is executed, the special figure variation time is longer than that in the variation pattern in which the specific effect is not executed. In addition, in the variation pattern in which a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, the number of executions of pseudo-continuous variation is also set. The number of executions of the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is more likely to be greater when reach loses than when non-reach loses, and is more likely to be greater when hits are greater than when reach loses.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables (selection data) used for controlling the progress of the game. Yes. For example, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and determinations, and table data constituting the determination tables. 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 table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 7A and a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 7B. ing. The first special figure display result determination table 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. Based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, whether or not the result is controlled as a big hit game state with “big hit” and whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a small hit game state with “small hit”. This table is referred to for determination. The first special figure display result determination table 130 is a random 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. 14 is off or on. MR1 is composed of setting data (determination data) that is associated (assigned) to big hit determination value data, small hit determination value data, and loss determination value data. The second special figure display result determination table 130B is variably displayed before the fixed 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. It is a table 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 second special figure display result determination table 130B assigns a random value MR1 for special figure display result determination 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 table stored in the ROM 101 includes a jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. When it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit type determination table 131 sets the variable symbol display mode of the decorative symbol as “first big hit” based on the random value MR2-1 for determining the big hit type. A table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “fourth jackpot”. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 14 is “1” or “2”. Correspondingly, it is composed of determination data assigned to the jackpot types from “first jackpot” to “fourth jackpot”, and the like. Further, the jackpot type determination table 131 determines the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 14 (the jackpot type buffer value) based on the random number MR2-1 for determining the jackpot type. Table data (setting data) for setting to any of “00” to “04” corresponding to the jackpot type that has been set may be included.

  Here, in the setting of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, depending on whether the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”, the big hit type of “fourth big hit” (surprise) The assignment of the random value MR2-1 for determining the jackpot type is different. That is, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the value in the range of “16” to “20” of the random value MR2-1 for jackpot type determination is “fourth jackpot” (surprise) If the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the big hit type determination random number MR2-1 is set for the big hit type of “fourth big hit” (surprise). Not assigned. 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 of determining the big hit type as “fourth big hit” can be varied.

  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. In the setting of the reach determination data 132, among the random numbers MR3 for reach determination, values in the range of “1” to “7” are assigned to the determination result indicating that the reach mode is set, while “8” to “100”. The range value is assigned to the determination result indicating that the reach mode is not used.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes big hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C shown in FIGS. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C indicate that when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is determined for the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3. Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the big hit type. Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C includes a random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type as normal CA3-1, normal CA3-2, super CA3-3, super CA3-4, super CB3-1, super It consists of decision data assigned to any of the variation pattern types CB3-2, special CA4-1, and special CA4-2.

  For example, the jackpot variation pattern type judgment table 133A shown in FIG. 10A used when the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” (these are also collectively referred to as “normal jackpot”). The big hit variation pattern type determination table 133B shown in FIG. 10B used when the big hit type is “third big hit” (probable variation big hit), normal CA3-1, normal CA3-2, super CA3- 3, the assignment of determination values to the variation pattern types of super CA 3-4, super CB 3-1, and super CB 3-2 is different.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C selected according to the big hit type are compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the big hit type. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, in this embodiment, if the random hit value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is 61 to 241 in the case of normal big hit or probable big hit, It can be seen that variable display with at least super reach (super reach A1 to A3, super reach B) is executed.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type judgment table 133C used when the big hit type is “fourth big hit”, the big hit types other than “fourth big hit” such as special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 are used. In some cases, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to the variation pattern type to which the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is not assigned. As a result, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “fourth big hit”, when the control is set to the two round big hit state, the variation pattern type is different from the case of controlling to the 15 round big hit state. Can be determined.

  FIG. 10D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit variation pattern type determination table 133D. The small hit variation pattern type determination table 133D has a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 when it is determined that the variable display result is “small hit”. It is a table that is referenced to determine one of them. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10D, when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. . That is, it is set to include a variation pattern type common to the variation pattern type determined when the big hit type is “fourth big hit”.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes a non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134A shown in FIG. The non-reach variation pattern type determination table 134A has a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display state is not the reach state. It is a table that is referred to to determine one of The non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134 is for determining that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to any one of the variation pattern types of non-reach CA1-1, non-reach CA1-2, and non-reach CA1-3. It consists of data.

  Here, for example, in the setting of the non-reach losing variation pattern type determination table 134A shown in FIG. 11A, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved storage is “2” or less. Among these, the value in the range of “1” to “231” is assigned to the determination result of the non-reach CA1-1, while the value in the range of “232” to “241” is assigned to the determination result of the non-reach CA1-3. Corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more, among the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, a value in the range of “1” to “231” is determined as the determination result of non-reach CA1-2. On the other hand, a value in the range of “232” to “241” is assigned to the determination result of non-reach CA1-3. With such a setting, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “3”), the ratio that the special figure variation time is determined to be short is higher than when the total number is less than the predetermined number. . Thereby, when the total number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the average special figure fluctuation time can be shortened compared to when the total number is less than the predetermined number. Note that the total number of reserved memories is arbitrarily determined here.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes a reach / losing variation pattern type determination table 134B shown in FIG. The reach variation pattern type determination table 134B has a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination when it is determined that the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state. It is a table that is referred to to determine either. The reach-losing variation pattern type determination table 134B sets the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type to normal CA2-1, normal CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CA2-4, super CB2-1, super CB2-2. Data for determination to be assigned to any one of the fluctuation pattern types.

  Here, for example, in the setting of the non-reach losing variation pattern type determination table 134A shown in FIG. 11A, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved storage is “2” or less. Among these, values in the range of “1” to “100” are assigned to the determination results of normal CA2-1, values in the range of “101” to “200” are assigned to the determination results of normal CA2-2, and “201” to A value in the range of “211” is assigned to the determination result of the super CA2-3, a value in the range of “212” to “221” is assigned to the determination result of the super CA2-4, and a value in the range of “222” to “231” is assigned. A value is assigned to the determination result of super CB2-1, and a value in the range of “232” to “241” is assigned to the determination result of super CB2-2. Corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more, a value in the range of “1” to “100” of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used as the normal CA2-1 determination result. Assign values in the range of “101” to “200” to the determination result of normal CA2-2, assign values in the range of “201” to “211” to the determination result of super CA2-3, and “212” to A value in the range of “221” is assigned to the determination result of the super CA2-4, a value in the range of “222” to “231” is assigned to the determination result of the super CB2-1, and a value in the range of “232” to “241” is assigned. A value is assigned to the determination result of the super CB 2-2. With such a setting, the determination ratio of the variation pattern type can be made different between when the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “3”) or more and when it is less than the predetermined number. Note that the total number of reserved memories (predetermined number) can be arbitrarily determined here.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “losing”, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is 201 to 241, the gaming state It can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A1 to A3, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storage.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, regardless of the current gaming state, the common hit (big hit / small hit) variation pattern type determination table or lose (reach lose / non-reach lose) Although the case where the variation pattern type determination table is used is shown, the winning variation pattern type determination table prepared separately depending on whether the current gaming state is a probabilistic variation state, a short time state or a normal state. Alternatively, a variation pattern type determination table for loss may be used. In this embodiment, in the setting of the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134A, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation pattern type for shortening is selected and the variation pattern of the shortening variation is set. Although the case where it is configured so that it may be determined is shown, the total pending storage number (the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state The threshold value may be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3, (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example) When the variation pattern type for loss is selected and the variation pattern of the shortened variation is determined, and the gaming state is a short-time state or a probable variation state, the case of 1 or 2 with a smaller total number of pending storage However (or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is smaller 0 or 1), when the shortening variation pattern type is selected and the variation pattern of the shortening variation is determined. There may be.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes hit variation pattern determination tables 135A and 135B shown in FIGS. The winning variation pattern determination tables 135A and 135B indicate that when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the variation pattern is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type. Is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Each of the winning variation pattern determination tables 135A and 135B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the variation pattern for winning according to the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1, normal CA3-2, super CA3-3, super CA3-4, super CB3-1, and super CB3-2. The determination table 135A is selected as a usage table. The winning variation pattern determination table 135B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is either special CA4-1 or special CA4-2. The variation pattern determination tables 135A and 135B for each hit correspond to the random pattern MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type, when the decorative pattern variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. It consists of decision data assigned to one of a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12A, the variation pattern types are normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach, and variation pattern types including a variation pattern with normal reach and a specific effect. With a normal CA 3-2, a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A (including A1 to A3), and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with super reach A and a specific effect. A super CA 3-4, a super CB 3-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a super reach B, a super CB 3-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a super reach B and a specific effect, It is classified. In this way, by classifying the fluctuation patterns according to the fluctuation pattern types and determining the fluctuation patterns in two stages, it is easy to increase the fluctuation pattern types and fluctuation patterns, and to adjust the appearance rate. It can be easily realized.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes a loss variation pattern determination table 136 shown in FIG. The variation pattern determination table 136 for losing changes the variation pattern according to whether or not to reach a reach state or the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “losing”. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern. The loss variation pattern determination table 136 is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the variation pattern type is any one of non-reach CA1-1 to non-reach CA1-3, normal CA2-1, normal CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CA2-4, super CB2-1, super CB2-2. The variation pattern determination table 136 for loss is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result to the effect. The variation pattern determination table for loss 136 indicates the random value MR4 for determination of the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type when the decorative pattern variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. It consists of decision data assigned to any one of a plurality of corresponding variation patterns.

  Here, in the setting of the variation pattern determination table 136 for loss shown in FIG. 13, specific effects such as non-reach PA1-3 and non-reach PA1-4 are provided in correspondence with the case where the variation pattern type is non-reach CA1-3. A random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern to be executed. With this setting, non-reach PA1-3, non-reach is determined in response to the determination that the decorative symbol variable display result is “lost” and the determination that the decorative symbol variable display state is not the reach state. It is possible to determine that one of the variation patterns of the reach PA1-4 and perform an effect operation as a specific effect.

  Further, in the setting of the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134A shown in FIG. 11A, when the total number of reserved storage is 2 or less, it is easy to determine the non-reach CA1-1 variation pattern type. It was easy to determine the variation pattern type of CA1-2. In the setting of the variation pattern determination table 136 for loss shown in FIG. 13, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA1-1, the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-1 (special diagram variation time 5.75 seconds) is determined. When the variation pattern type is non-reach CA1-2, the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-2 (special drawing variation time 1.5 seconds) is determined. Thereby, when the total number of reserved memories is 3 or more, the average special figure fluctuation time can be shortened compared to the case where it is 2 or less.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13, as in the example shown in FIG. 12A, the variation pattern types are non-reach CA1-1 and non-reach CA1- that are variation pattern types including a variation pattern without reach. 2, normal CA1-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a specific effect without reach, normal CA2-1 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only a normal reach, normal reach and a specific effect Normal CA2-2, which is a variation pattern type including the accompanying variation pattern, Super CA2-3, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern involving Superreach A (including A1 to A3), Superreach A, and specific effects Super CA2-4, which is a variation pattern type including the accompanying variation pattern, and Super Reach B Cormorant super CB2-1 a variation pattern type including variation pattern, the super CB2-2 a variation pattern type comprising a variation pattern with super reach B and specific effect, are classified as. In this way, by classifying the fluctuation patterns according to the fluctuation pattern types and determining the fluctuation patterns in two stages, it is easy to increase the fluctuation pattern types and fluctuation patterns, and to adjust the appearance rate. It can be easily realized.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2, game control as shown in FIG. 14, 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. 14 includes a first special figure storage unit 151A, a second special figure storage unit 151B, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, and a game. A control counter setting unit 154 and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure 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. On-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 start condition according to the winning in association with the holding number in the order of winning in the first starting winning opening. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2-1 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR2-2 for determining the reach, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type The data is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B receives the game ball at the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start condition is satisfied, but the second start condition is not satisfied. Hold data of a game (a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, 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 order of winning in the second starting winning opening. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2-1 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR2-2 for determining the reach, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type The data is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  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 small hit flag, a probability change flag, a short time 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. 29 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 30, which process is to be selected and executed is instructed. The ordinary symbol process flag indicates which process in step S16 of FIG. 29 or the ordinary symbol process shown in FIG. 39 executed for controlling the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol indicator 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, the game is cleared and turned off in response to the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game. The small hit flag is set to an on state corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, it is cleared and turned off in response to the fact that the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. The probability variation flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability variation state, while being cleared to correspond to the end of the probability variation state and to the off 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 game state or the small hit game state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured in order to control the progress of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. It is used as a down counter that counts down automatically. Alternatively, the game control process timer is used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time point, such as a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state start time, and periodically counts up. May be.

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

  The 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 MR2-1, MR2-2, MR3, and MR4 is stored as a random count value, and periodically according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random value is updated periodically or irregularly.

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

  The 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. The round number counter may also count the number of executions of the variable winning operation in the small hit gaming state.

  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 jackpot type buffer, and the like.

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

  The variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. A buffer value indicating whether the special figure game is executed is stored. As an example, the value of the variable 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, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0” corresponding to the completion of the special figure game.

  In the jackpot type buffer, determination as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “first jackpot” to “fourth jackpot” is to be made as the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The buffer value corresponding to the result is stored. As an example, based on the setting in the jackpot type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. 8, when the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the value of the jackpot type buffer (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 type is “fourth big hit”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “03”.

  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 and an I / O 125 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 component. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed. The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal to the sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14. On the other hand, wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal is connected. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal from the operation button 30 is also connected to the effect control board 12.

  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. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, the temporary stop symbol determination for slipping, Random number value SR3, random numbers SR4-1 to SR4-3 for determining first to third pseudo-simultaneous temporary stop symbols, random number value SR7 for determining notice pattern type, random value SR8 for determining notice pattern, sub variation pattern Numerical data indicating each of the determination random value SR9 is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 124 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR3, SR4-1 to SR4-3, SR7, SR8, SR9. The effect control CPU 120 uses various random counters different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of the numerical values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR3, SR4-1 to SR4-3, SR7, SR8, SR9 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 select random values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR3, SR4-1 to SR4-3, Numerical data indicating all of SR7, SR8, SR9 may be counted.

  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 SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of slipping is used in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R when the specific effect “slip” is executed. This is a random number value used for determining a decorative pattern to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the section, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “101”.

  The random numbers SR4-1 to SR4-3 for determining the first to third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbols are “left”, “middle”, and “right” when executing a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous”. This is a random value used to determine a combination of temporary stop symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. As an example, the first pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol determination random value SR4-1 takes a value in the range of “1” to “211”, and the second pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol determination random value SR4-2. Takes a value in the range of “1” to “229”, and the random value SR4-3 for determining the third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol takes a value in the range of “1” to “311”.

  The random value SR7 for determining the notice pattern type is used to determine whether or not to execute the notice effect, and to determine any one of a plurality of kinds of prepared notice pattern types when the notice effect is executed. It is a random value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “191”. The random number SR8 for determining the notice pattern is a random value used for determining the notice pattern as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “200”.

  When the variation pattern (main variation pattern) determined on the side of the main substrate 11 is a variation pattern for executing the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect, the random value SR9 for determining the sub variation pattern is the effect control substrate 12. Is a random value used to determine a sub variation pattern corresponding to the main variation pattern to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

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

  In the determination table stored in the ROM 121, for example, a final stop shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D is used as a table for determining a predetermined decorative pattern to be one of the predetermined non-reach combinations and the development chances HC1 to HC8. Symbol determination tables 160A to 160D are included. The final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 16 (A) is a final left symbol that is a finalized symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L among the predetermined ornamental symbols that are predetermined non-reach combinations. It is a table referred in order to determine the stop symbol FZ1-1 based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination table 160A includes determination data 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. It is composed of The final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 16 (B) is a final right symbol that becomes a finalized decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R among the predetermined decorative symbols that are predetermined non-reach combinations. It is a table referred to in order to determine the 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 table 160B stores the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol in accordance with the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. It consists of data for determination assigned to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of decorative symbols to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. The final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 16C is a final final symbol that 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 predetermined non-reach combinations. This table is referred to for determining the stop symbol FZ1-3 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, the third final stop symbol determination random number SR1-3, and the like. .

  Here, the determination table stored in the ROM 121 includes a left / right outcome determination table 161 as shown in FIG. 17. From the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, It is determined whether the left / right output type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR18, or LR31 to LR38. The final stop symbol determination table 160C has a third random number SR1- 3 is made up of data for determination assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that are the middle final stop symbols FZ1-3.

  In the final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 16B, the symbol number of the decorative symbol that is the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 is the same as the symbol number of the decorative symbol that is the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. Is not assigned the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol. With such an allocation, when a finalized symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the combination of the finalized symbol is a reach combination or a jackpot combination (except for the odd chance TC1 to TC4). It can be avoided. Also, in the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 16C, combinations of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, and the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3 are predetermined decorative symbols. The random number value SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is not assigned to the portion that becomes the combination of. For example, even if it is other than the reach combination or the big hit combination, the part that becomes the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. 3A, the part that becomes the development chances HC1 to HC8 shown in FIG. The random number values SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol are set in the portion that becomes the odd chance TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. 3 (C), and further in the portion that becomes a certain non-reach combination as shown in FIG. Not assigned. 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 is a pseudo-continuous chance item GC1 to GC8, an expansion chance item HC1 to HC8, or a random chance symbol TC1. ˜TC4, and even non-reach combinations similar to these chances.

  The final stop symbol determination table 160D shown in FIG. 16D is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5C when the specific effect of “end of development chance” is executed. 5R, the final stop symbols FZ1-4, FZ1-5, and FZ1-6 are determined as the combinations of the final decorative symbols based on the random numbers SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbols. It is a table that is referred to to determine either. The final stop symbol determination table 160D is composed of determination data that assigns the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol to the development chance items HC1 to HC8.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 121 includes, for example, final stop symbol determination tables 162A and 162B shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, as tables for determining a confirmed decorative symbol that is a reach-losing combination. The final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 19A is a left final stop symbol FZ2 that becomes a finalized decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L among the finalized decorative symbols that are reach-losing combinations. -1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2, which is the final symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R, based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. It is a table that is referenced to determine. The final stop symbol determination table 162A is a decorative symbol (left and right final stop symbol FZ2) in which the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is the same as the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2. −1, FZ2-2), the data for determination assigned to symbol numbers “1” to “8”. The final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 19B is a medium final stop symbol FZ2 that becomes a finalized decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C among the fixed decorative symbols that are the reach-losing combinations. -3 is a table that is referred to to determine -3 based on the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol.

  Here, the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 constituting the reach-losing combination is specified by a symbol difference which is a difference value from the symbol number of the decorative symbol which becomes the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 or the right final stop symbol FZ2-2. The That is, in the variable display of decorative symbols, the variation of decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, and “left” → “right” → “ When the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined order, such as “medium”, “left” and “right” other than the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C where the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed last. After the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 that are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are determined using the final stop symbol determination table 162A, the final stop symbol determination table 162B is The difference (design difference) between the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C and the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 is determined. In accordance with the symbol difference determined at this time, a final decorative symbol that is the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C is determined. When the final stop symbol determination table 162B is one of the fluctuation patterns of normal PA2-1 and normal PA2-2, or any one of super PA3-1 to super PA3-4, super PA4-1 to super In the case of any of the fluctuation patterns of PA4-4 and super PA5-1 to PA5-4, depending on the case of any of the fluctuation patterns of super PA6-1 to super PA6-4, the third final stop symbol is determined. The random number SR1-3 for use is made up of determination data assigned to symbol differences “−2”, “−1”, “+1”, and “+2”.

  In the determination table stored in the ROM 121, for example, a final stop symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 20A to 20C is used as a table for determining a definite decorative symbol to be one of the big hit combinations and the odd chances TC1 to TC4. 163A to 163C are included. The final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 20 (A) is stopped in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as the fixed ornament symbols that are usually the big hit combinations. It is a table referred to in order to determine the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 that are displayed based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. In the final stop symbol determination table 163A, the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is the same as the symbol number “of the normal symbol that is the same as the left middle right final stop symbol FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3-3. It is composed of data for determination to be assigned to “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”. The final stop symbol determination table 163B shown in FIG. 20 (B) stops at the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as the confirmed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. It is a table referred to in order to determine the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 that are displayed based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. In the final stop symbol determination table 163B, the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is the same as the left middle right final stop symbol FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3-3, and the symbol number “ It is composed of data for determination to be assigned to “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”. The final stop symbol determination table 163C shown in FIG. 20C includes left, middle and right final stop symbols FZ4-1 and FZ4 in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. -2 and FZ4-3 are tables that are referred to in order to determine the combination of the determined decorative symbols as one of the chance chance items TC1 to TC4 based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. is there. The final stop symbol determination table 163C is made up of determination data that assigns the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol to the odd chance items TC1 to TC4.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 121 includes, for example, a temporary stop symbol determination table 166 shown in FIG. 21 as a table for determining a decorative symbol to be displayed for temporary stop when a specific effect of “slip” is executed. Yes. Each temporary stop symbol determination table 166 includes a random number for temporary stop symbol determination at the time of sliding according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols in the decorative symbol display area for changing the decorative symbol again. The numerical value SR3 is composed of data for determination assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped symbols. That is, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166 includes the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that become the right final stop symbols as the final stop symbols in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R where the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped. ”, The random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of the slip / development opportunity includes determination data to be assigned to the symbol numbers“ 1 ”to“ 8 ”of the decorative symbols to be the right temporary stop symbol KZ1-1. It is out. In addition, the temporary stop symbol determination table in which the allocation of the judgment value is different between when the variable display is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A and when the variable display is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. It may be used.

  In the determination table stored in the ROM 121, for example, temporary tables shown in FIGS. 22A to 22D are used as tables for determining decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed when a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed. Stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167D are included. The temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167D indicate that when a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, whether the variation pattern is non-reach PA1-4, super PA3-3, super PA3-4, super PA3- 7, Super PA 3-8, Super PA 4-3, Super PA 4-4, Super PA 4-7, Super PA 4-8, Super PA 5-3, Super PA 5-4, Super PA 5-7, Super PA 5-8, Super PA 6-6 3. Total re-variation that is executed before the final decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, whether it is any of Super PA 6-4, Super PA 6-7, Super PA 6-8, or Special PG1-3 It is selected as a use table according to the remaining number of display operations. Here, for example, the remaining number of re-variation display operations is “0” in the variation of the decorative symbol (pseudo continuous variation) in which the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Becomes “1” in the variation of the decorative symbol (pseudo-continuous variation) that is stopped and displayed, and becomes “2” in the variation of the decorative symbol (pseudo-continuous variation) in which the temporary stop symbol is stopped and displayed two times before. By the time the pseudo continuous variation in which the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped is executed, the variation of the decorative symbol in which the temporary stop symbol is stopped and displayed (pseudo continuous variation) is “3”. This corresponds to how many times the pseudo continuous fluctuation (the fluctuation in which the temporary stop symbol is stopped and displayed) is executed.

  As an example, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167A has a total re-variable display operation that is executed until the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the variation pattern being non-reach PA1-4. When the remaining number of times is “1”, the temporary temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the temporary symbol in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. Right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2 as a right symbol to be stopped and selected as a use table for determining a middle temporary stop symbol KZ2-3 as a middle symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C Is done. The temporary stop symbol determination table 167B has a variation pattern of Super PA3-3, Super PA3-4, Super PA3-7, Super PA3-8, Super PA4-3, Super PA4-4, Super PA4-7, Super PA4-8. , Super PA5-3, Super PA5-4, Super PA5-7, Super PA5-8, Super PA6-3, Super PA6-4, Super PA6-7, Super PA6-8, Special PG1-3 Accordingly, when the remaining number of all re-variable display operations executed until the final decorative symbol that is the final stopped symbol is stopped and displayed is “1”, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L is displayed. The left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed, the right symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, and That the right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2, is selected as the usage table for determining a temporary stop symbol KZ2-3 While the design in which the temporary stop displayed on decorative pattern display area 5C of "medium".

  The temporary stop symbol determination table 167C has a variation pattern of Super PA3-3, Super PA3-4, Super PA3-7, Super PA3-8, Super PA4-3, Super PA4-4, Super PA4-7, Super PA4. -8, according to being super PA5-3, super PA5-4, super PA5-7, super PA5-8, super PA6-3, super PA6-4, super PA6-7, super PA6-8 Thus, when the remaining number of all re-variable display operations executed until the final decorative symbol is stopped and displayed is “2”, temporary stop is performed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. The left temporary stop symbol KZ3-1, which is the left symbol to be displayed, and the right temporary stop, which is the right symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. Symbol KZ3-2, is selected as the usage table for determining a temporary stop symbol KZ3-3 While the design in which the temporary stop displayed on decorative pattern display area 5C of "medium". The temporary stop symbol determination table 167D has a variation pattern of Super PA 3-4, Super PA 3-8, Super PA 4-4, Super PA 4-8, Super PA 5-4, Super PA 5-8, Super PA 6-4, Super PA 6-8. If the remaining number of all re-variable display operations executed until the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed is “3”, the “left” ornament In the symbol display area 5L, the left temporary stop symbol KZ4-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed, in the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R, the right temporary stop symbol KZ4-2, which is the right symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed, " It is selected as a use table for determining the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ4-3 to be the intermediate symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C.

  When the variation pattern is non-reach PA1-4, since the total re-variable display operation for re-variation after displaying the decorative symbol temporarily stopped is executed only once, the temporary stop symbol determining table is used. It is not necessary to select 167C and 167D as usage tables.

  The temporary stop symbol determination table 167A shown in FIG. 22A and the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B shown in FIG. 22B are respectively the left final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. The random number SR4-1 for determining the first pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is set to the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, KZ2 according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of 3 is determined data assigned to the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 configured by the combination of -3. The temporary stop symbol determination table 167C shown in FIG. 22C includes a left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, a right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2, and a middle temporary stop symbol 2-3 determined using the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B. The random number SR4-2 for determining the second pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol, the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ3-1, KZ3-2 , KZ3-3, and the like are determined data to be assigned to the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. The temporary stop symbol determination table 167D shown in FIG. 22D includes a left temporary stop symbol KZ3-1, a right temporary stop symbol 3-2, and a middle temporary stop symbol KZ3-3 determined using the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C. The random number SR4-3 for determining the third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is set to the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ4-1, KZ4-2, , KZ4-3, and the like are determined data to be assigned to the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8.

  By determining the temporary stop symbols using such temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167D, as shown in FIG. 23, for example, as shown in FIG. The decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be determined as any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 121 includes a first notice pattern type determination table 170A and a second notice pattern type determination table 170B shown in FIGS. The first notice pattern type determination table 170A and the second notice pattern type determination table 170B are tables that are referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of notice pattern types based on the random number SR7 for determining the notice pattern type. is there. The first notice pattern type determination table 170A and the second notice pattern type determination table 170B include determination data assigned to the notice pattern type of the notice pattern YP1 and notice YP2 with the random number SR7 for judging the notice pattern type without notice, or the like. It is composed of

  The first notice pattern type determination table 170A is when the winning jackpot notification 2 command (D001H) is received as the winning display result notification command, and the winning third jackpot notification command (D102H) as the winning jackpot type notification command. ) Is selected when received. The second notice pattern type determination table 170B receives a winning jackpot notification 2 command (D001H) as a winning display result notification command, and receives a winning fourth jackpot notification command (D103H) as a winning jackpot type notification command. ) Is selected when received.

  Comparing the first notice pattern type determination table 170A and the second notice pattern type determination table 170B, the first notice pattern type determination table 170A is more “not noticed” than the second notice pattern type determination table 170B. It is easier to decide other than " Also, the first notice pattern type determination table 170A is more likely to be determined as “notice YP2” than the second notice pattern type determination table 170B. That is, in this embodiment, the notice effect is executed when the display result at the time of winning is “probable big hit only in the probable change state”. When the winning jackpot type is “third jackpot”, the notice effect is set more easily than when it is “fourth jackpot”, and the notice effect pattern type of “notice YP2” is determined. Easy to set. With such a setting, it can be suggested that when the notice effect is executed, it is likely that the “third big hit” is more advantageous than the “fourth big hit”, and the notice effect pattern type of the “notice YP2” It can be suggested that the degree of expectation is high when the performance is executed.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 121 includes a notification pattern determination table 171 shown in FIG. 25 as a table for determining any of a plurality of types of notification patterns. The notice pattern determination table 171 determines the notice pattern as either notice YP1-1 or notice 1-2 based on the random number SR8 for judging the notice pattern in response to the notice pattern type being the notice YP1. It is a table that is referred to. Further, the table is referred to in order to determine the notice pattern as either notice YP2-1 or notice YP2-2 in accordance with the notice pattern type being notice YP2. Here, the notice pattern is determined equally, but the decision ratio of the notice pattern may be varied according to the winning determination result.

  For example, in the notice patterns of the notice YP1-1, the notice YP1-2, the notice YP2-1, and the notice YP2-2, the effect display in the notice effect of “character display” is performed in different effect display modes. For example, in the advance notice YP1-1 and the advance notice YP1-2 included in the advance notice pattern type YP1, different advance notice effects using the same character are executed. Further, in the notice YP2-1 and notice YP2-2 included in the notice pattern type YP2, the notice effect having a different appearance mode using the same character different from the notice pattern type YP1 is executed. Thus, since the notice effect is determined in two stages, the increase of the notice effect type and the notice effect and the adjustment of the appearance rate are facilitated, and a wide variety of the notice effects can be easily realized.

  The control pattern table stored in the ROM 121 includes, for example, a symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 26A, a notice effect control pattern table 181 shown in FIG. 26B, various effect control pattern tables 182 shown in FIG. It is included. In the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 26 (A), the display area of the image display device 5 in the period from when the variation of the ornament symbol is started to when the final ornament symbol as the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as variable display operation of decorative symbols, effect display operations for reach effects, and effect display operations for specific effects as symbol variation control patterns. Each symbol variation control pattern includes various effects according to variable display of decorative symbols such as effect control process timer setting value, effect control process timer judgment value, effect display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and end code. It is composed of control data for controlling the operation, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like in time series.

  In the notice effect control pattern table 181 shown in FIG. 26 (B), data indicating the control content of the effect operation corresponding to the notice effect, such as the effect display operation in the notice effect, corresponding to each of the plurality of types of the notice pattern. However, it is only necessary to store a plurality of types as the notice effect control pattern. Each notice effect control pattern is a control for controlling various effect operations corresponding to variable display of decorative symbols such as effect control process timer judgment value, effect display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and end code. It is comprised from data, and the content of various effect control, the switching timing of effect control, etc. should just be set in time series.

  As an example, in the notice effect control pattern table 181, notice CYP 1-1, notice CYP 1-2, notice CYP 2-1, notice CYP 2-2 correspond to each of the notice patterns of notice YP 1-1 to notice YP 1-4. , The notice effect control pattern is stored. Here, the notice effect control pattern of the notice CYP1-1 displays the character image A1 corresponding to the notice pattern of the notice YP1-1. The notice effect control pattern of the notice CYP1-2 displays the character image A2 corresponding to the notice pattern of the notice YP1-2. The notice effect control pattern of the notice CYP2-1 displays the character image B1 corresponding to the notice pattern of the notice YP2-1. The notice effect control pattern of the notice CYP2-2 displays the character image B2 corresponding to the notice pattern of the notice YP2-2.

  In the various effect control pattern table 182 shown in FIG. 27, a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of various effect controls in the period controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state are stored as the effect control patterns. That's fine. Each effect control pattern includes, for example, an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, an audio control data, a lamp control data, an end code, etc. It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control according to the progress, the switching timing of the effects control, and the like in time series.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 28 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 28 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

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

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

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count values 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 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 kinds 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 an input port for taking in various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation button 30, and effect control. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the substrate 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a sound effect signal transmitted to the audio control board 13, an electric decoration signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14, etc. Is output.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 8L and 8R audio signals obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. 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 the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 29 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 a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (steps). S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a main random number value update process for updating at least a part of the random number values MR1, MR2-1, MR2-2, MR3, MR4, etc. used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. (Step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of 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 finished, the game control timer interrupt process is finished after the interrupt is permitted.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 29 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S100). FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 31, 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. Then, 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 S202; No). Step S203). Then, among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2-1 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR2-2 for determining the reach And a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S204). Numerical value data indicating each random 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 prize designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc., to transmit the first start opening prize 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. 29 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the processing 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, 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 S208). 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 in step S17 shown in FIG. 29 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes winning determination processing (step S209). The determination process at the time of winning is a process of determining whether or not a big hit occurs and the type of big hit before starting the change of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the start winning. Details of the winning determination process will be described later.

  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 storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes) ) Alternatively, 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 incrementing the second reserved memory number count value. (Step S212). Among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2-1 for determining the big hit type, and the disturbance for determining the reach Numerical data representing the numerical value MR2-2 and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S213). Numerical value data indicating each random 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 prize designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the first start opening prize 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. 29 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. 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, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, settings for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S217). 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. 29 after the special symbol process process ends. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  32 and 33 are flowcharts showing an example of the winning time determination process executed in step S209 of FIG. The determination process at the time of winning is a process for determining whether or not a big hit occurs and a type of big hit before starting a change of special symbols and decorative symbols based on the start winning.

  In the winning determination process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number is “1”, for example, by checking the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (step S331). When the first reserved storage number is “1” (step S331; Yes), the winning time determination process is terminated. The fact that the first reserved memory number is “1” means that the winning effect setting process has been executed for the start winning that occurs when the first reserved memory number is “0”. In this case, since there is no variable display held for executing the notice effect based on the winning determination result, the winning determination process is terminated. Further, here, it may be determined whether or not the first reserved storage number is “3” or more. That is, when the first reserved memory number is small (when “2” or less), the variable display based on the reserved memory will be executed soon. Therefore, the winning determination process may be terminated.

  If in step S331 the first reserved storage number is other than “1” (step S331; No), the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in step S204 or S213 of FIG. 31 is read (step S332). ). Then, the first special figure display result shown in FIG. 7A is used as a special figure display result determination table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. The determination table 130A is set (step S333). For example, in the process of step S333, the storage address (first address) of the first special figure display result determination table 130A in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination table 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 table 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 S332 is determined as the small hit determination. It is determined whether or not it matches the value data (step S334). If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the big hit determination value data in step S334 (step S334; Yes), for example, the storage address of the winning prize small hit notification command table in the ROM 101 is set in the transmission command buffer. Thus, the setting for transmitting the winning small hit notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S335), and the winning determination process is terminated.

  If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value data (step S334; No), it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data at the time of probability change (step S334; No). Step S336). That is, as shown in the first special figure display result determination table 130A of FIG. 7A, whether the numerical data indicating MR1 is “7”, “27”, “37”, or “47”. Determine whether or not.

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data at the time of probability change (step S336; Yes), it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the normal jackpot determination value data. (Step S337). That is, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating MR1 is “7”. If the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 matches the normal jackpot determination value data (step S337; Yes), for example, the storage address of the winning jackpot notification 3 command table in the ROM 101 is set in the transmission command buffer. Thus, the setting for transmitting the winning jackpot notification 3 command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S339).

  If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the normal big hit determination value data in step S337 (step S337; No), that is, the numerical data indicating MR1 is “27”, “37”, “47. , For example, by setting the storage address of the winning jackpot notification 2 command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, the winning jackpot notification 2 command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S338).

  In step S336, if the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value data at the time of probability change (step S336; No), whether the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the normal jackpot determination value data or not. Is determined (step S340). When the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 matches the normal jackpot determination value data (step S340; Yes), for example, the storage address of the winning jackpot notification 1 command table in the ROM 101 is set in the transmission command buffer. Thus, a setting for transmitting the winning jackpot notification 1 command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S341).

  If the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 does not match the normal jackpot determination value data in step S340 (step S340; No), for example, the storage address of the winning notification notification table in the ROM 101 is set in the transmission command buffer. By doing so, a setting for transmitting a winning-miss notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S342). In the setting of the first special figure display result determination table 130A of FIG. 7A, the determination in step S340 is always No.

  After step S342, the reach determination random number value MR2-2 and the variation pattern type determination random number value MR3 extracted in step S204 of FIG. 31 are read (step S343). Then, it is determined whether or not the random value MR2-2 is any one of 1 to 7 which is a reach determination value and the random value MR3 is 201 or more which is a super reach determination value (step S344). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern is accompanied by super reach. If the random number value MR2-2 is any one of 1 to 7 and the random number value MR3 is 201 or more (step S344; Yes), for example, the storage address of the winning fourth big hit notification command table in the ROM 101 is sent command buffer Is set to transmit the fourth big hit notification command at the time of winning to the effect control board 12 (step S345). When the process of step S345 is completed, or when it is determined in step S344 that the random value MR2-2 is not any of 1 to 7 or the random value MR3 is less than 201 (step S344; No), at the time of winning a prize The determination process ends.

  When any one of steps S338, S339, and S341 is completed, the jackpot type determination random number MR2-1 extracted in step S204 of FIG. 31 is read (step S351). Then, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8 is selected and set as determination data for determining one of a plurality of types of jackpot types (step S352). The big hit type is “first big hit” by referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in step S352 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type read in step S351. It is determined which of a plurality of types “second big hit”, “third big hit”, and “fourth big hit” is set (step S353).

  If it is determined in step S353 that the big hit type is “first big hit” (step S354; Yes), that is, if the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2-1 is “1” to “5”, for example, the ROM 101 For example, by setting the storage address of the first jackpot notification command table at the time of winning in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the first jackpot notification command at the time of winning is performed to the effect control board 12 (step S355).

  If it is determined in step S353 that the big hit type is “second big hit” (step S356; Yes), that is, if the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2-1 is “6” to “10”, for example, the ROM 101 For example, by setting the storage address of the second jackpot notification command table at the time of winning in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the second jackpot notification command at the time of winning is performed to the effect control board 12 (step S357).

  If it is determined in step S353 that the big hit type is “third big hit” (step S358; Yes), that is, if the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2-1 is “11” to “15”, for example, the ROM 101 For example, by setting the storage address of the third jackpot notification command table at the time of winning in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the third jackpot notification command at the time of winning is performed to the effect control board 12 (step S359).

  If it is determined in step S353 that the big hit type is “fourth big hit” (step S358; No), that is, if the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2-1 is “16” to “20”, for example, the ROM 101 For example, by setting the storage address of the fourth jackpot notification command table at the time of winning in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the fourth jackpot notification command at the time of winning is performed to the effect control board 12 (step S360).

  After steps S355, S357, S359, and S360, the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination extracted in step S204 of FIG. 31 is read (step S361). Then, it is determined whether or not the random value MR3 is 61 or more (step S362). That is, here, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern with super-reach corresponds to the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 being 61 or more. If the random number MR3 is 61 or more (step S362; Yes), for example, by setting the storage address of the winning fourth big hit notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc. Setting for transmitting the fourth jackpot notification command is performed (step S363). When the process of step S363 is completed, or when it is determined in step S362 that the random number MR3 is less than 61 (step S362; No), the winning determination process ends.

  After the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 31 is executed, one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 shown in FIG. 30 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. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether the variable display result of the special symbol, the decorative symbol, the color symbol, etc. is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. A determination is made whether or not. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process is based on the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination result of whether or not the variable display state of the decorative design is the reach state, etc. Thus, a process of determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types, a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types in accordance with the determination result of the variation pattern type, and the like are 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. It includes processing to measure 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 variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, a determination is made as to whether one of the big hit flag and the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the special process flag is set. The value is updated to “4”, and when the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are 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 open 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 of winning the big prize opening is set to “15” corresponding to the 15 round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened 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.

  The special winning opening open process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This processing during opening of the big winning opening is based on processing for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, 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. And when returning a special winning opening to a closed state, the process etc. which stop supply of the drive signal with respect to a predetermined solenoid should just be performed.

  The post-opening processing for the special winning opening in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. 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, It includes a process for making a setting to send an end designation command when hit.

  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 is performed as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state by the effect electric parts 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 has elapsed and a process for performing various settings corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits is a setting for starting the execution of variable winning action in the small hit game state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, etc. The processing to perform is included. At this time, for example, the maximum value of the number of times that the big prize opening is opened is “0” because the variable display result is “small hit”, and the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened is set to “0. “5 seconds” may be set.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process of stopping the supply of the drive signal to a predetermined solenoid may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In the small hit end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the electric parts for the effect such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is ended, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag.

  FIG. 34 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. 34, the CPU 103 first sums the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number based on the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. It is determined whether or not the total pending storage number as a value is “0” (step S231). At this time, if the total number of reserved memories is other than “0” (step S231; No), it is determined whether or not there is a reserved memory in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B (step S234).

  If it is determined in step S234 that the second special figure hold storage unit 151B has no hold storage (step S234; No), the first special figure hold storage unit 151A stores it in association with the hold number “1”. As the pending data, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2-1 for determining the big hit type are read out (step S235). At this time, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first reserved memory number count value, the first reserved memory number is updated to be decremented by 1, and the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A 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 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 the process of step S237 is executed, a first table shown in FIG. 7A is used as a usage table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. The figure display result determination table 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 table 130A in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination table 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 table 130A set in this way, 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 the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value data in step S239 (step S239; No), the numerical value indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination read in step S235. It is determined whether or not the data matches the small hit determination value data (step S240). At this time, if it matches with the small hit determination value data (step S240; Yes), the small hit flag is set to the on state (step S241).

  If it is determined in step S234 that the second special figure hold storage unit 151B has a hold storage (step S234; Yes), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores it in association with the hold number “1”. As the held data, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2-1 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S242). 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 S243). 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 S244).

  After the process of step S244 is executed, the second special figure display result determination result shown in FIG. 7B is used as a use table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. The table 130B is selected and set (step S245). For example, in the process of step S245, the storage address of the second special figure display result determination table 130B in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination table pointer or the like. The CPU 103 refers to the second special figure display result determination table 130B set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination read in step S242 is the jackpot determination value. It is determined whether the data matches (step S246).

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data in step S239 or step S246 (step S239; Yes, or step S246; Yes), the jackpot provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 The flag is set to an on state (step S247). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S248). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2-1 read in step S235 or step S242, the big hit type is determined by referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in step S248. The first big hit, the second big hit, the third big hit, and the fourth big hit are determined (step S249). When the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S244, the big hit type determination is performed for the big hit type of “fourth big hit” (“surprise”) in the big hit type determination table 131. Since the random number value MR2-1 for use is not assigned, the jackpot type is not determined to be “surprising”. Corresponding to the big hit type determined in step S249, the big hit type buffer value is set to any one of “00” to “04” (step S250).

  After executing one of the processes of step S241 and step S250, the maximum winning opening opening number is set (step S251). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 35, if the big hit type is any one of “first big hit” to “third big hit”, “15” corresponding to the maximum number of times of winning the big winning opening is 15 games. Set to. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “fourth big hit”, or when the big hit type is “small hit”, “2” corresponding to the open game with the maximum number of big winning opening is set to “2”. Set to.

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the small hit determination value data at step S240 (step S240; No), or when the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the big hit determination value data at step S246 ( Step S246; No) Or, after executing the processing of Step S251, a fixed special symbol is set corresponding to the result of the determination of the variable display result and the determination of the jackpot type (Step S252). As an example, if the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the small hit determination value data in step S240, or if the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the big hit determination value data in step S246, it is variable. Corresponding to the determination result that the display result is “lost”, the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” that becomes the lost symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. When the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 matches the small hit determination value data in step S240, the small hit symbol is obtained corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol. Furthermore, when the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the big hit determination value data in step S239 or step S246, “1”, “3” which become the big hit symbols according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S249. ”,“ 7 ”, or“ 9 ”, any one of the special symbols indicating the numbers 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 “3” that is the normal big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is “second big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “9” which is the normal big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “third big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that is the probability variation big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “fourth big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the big hit symbol for two rounds is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S252, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S253), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), a predetermined demo display setting is performed (step S254), and the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  FIG. 36 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. 36, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), any one of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C is selected and set according to the big hit type (step S262). Here, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be specified from the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag provided in the gaming control flag setting unit 152.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S263). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S263; Yes), the small hit variation pattern type determination table 133D is set (step S264).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S263 (step S263; No), the reach determination data 132 is set (step S265). At this time, for example, the total reserved memory number is specified by reading the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S266). Subsequently, the random value MR2-2 for reach determination is read (step S267). Here, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the random number value MR2-2 is obtained from the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. When the read and variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the random number value MR2-2 is read from the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. . Based on the reach determination random value MR2-2 extracted in step S267, the reach determination table 132 set in step S265 is referred to determine whether or not there is a reach state (step S268).

  When the determination result indicating that the reach state is present is obtained in step S268 (step S269; Yes), the variation pattern type determination for reach loss is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. The table 134B is set (step S270). On the other hand, when a determination result indicating that there is no reach state is obtained in step S268 (step S269; No), as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types, The reach-losing variation pattern type determination table 134A is set (step S271).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, S270, and S271, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is read (step S272). Here, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the random number value MR3 is read from the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A, When the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the random number value MR3 is read from the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. Then, based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S272, by referring to the use table set in any of steps S262, S264, S270, and S271, a plurality of variation pattern types can be selected. Either one is determined (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 using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition. 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 establishment of the second start condition Regardless, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types by using numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 used for determination of the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like. Further, in the processing of steps S272 and S273, the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 used for determination of the variation pattern type is used to change by the common processing module regardless of the determination result of the presence or absence of the reach state in step S268. The pattern type can be determined as one of a plurality of types. As an example, in the process of step S273, the variation pattern type may be determined with reference to the determination table stored at the address of the ROM 101 set in the determination table pointer.

  After the variation pattern type is thus determined in step S273, the winning variation pattern determination table 137A to 137A is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. One of a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables such as 137C and loss variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B is selected and set (step S274). Subsequently, a random value MR4 for determining a 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 MR4 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 table set in step S274 (step S276). .

  Here, in the processes of steps S275 and S276, the decorative symbol variation pattern corresponding to the special symbol game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol when the first start condition is satisfied. Whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied Instead, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 used for determining the variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like. Further, in the processing in steps S275 and S276, the variation pattern is detected by the common processing module using the numerical data indicating the common random number 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 table stored at the address of the ROM 101 set in the determination table 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. 37 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. 37, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). At this time, if the big hit flag is turned on (step S291; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, 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 S292, setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start specifying command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start specifying command is stored in the buffer area designated by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. As long as it is stored. Thereafter, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). Also, settings are made to end the probability variation state and the time reduction state (step S295). For example, in step S295, a process for clearing the probability change flag or the time-shortage flag to turn it off, a process for clearing a special-figure variation number counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability change state or the time-shortage state, etc. It only has to be executed. 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 S296), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S297). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S297; No), the small hit start start waiting time is set (step S298). For example, in the process of step S298, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the small hitting start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer.

  Subsequent to the process of step S298, as in the process of step S293, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S299). Thereafter, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S300). Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S301).

  If the small hit flag is OFF in step S297 (step S297; No), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S302). . After executing one of the processes in steps S301 and S302, it is determined whether or not to end the probability change state or the time reduction state (step S303). For example, in the process of step S303, the value of the special figure fluctuation number counter (special figure fluctuation number count value) is updated by, for example, subtracting 1 or adding 1, and the updated special figure fluctuation number count value is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the special game state end determination value is met. At this time, if it matches the special game state end determination value, the probability variation state or the time reduction state may be terminated by clearing the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag, etc., and controlled to the normal state. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the special game state end determination value, the state of the probability change flag or the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S303 may be ended. After executing the end determination of the probability variation state or the short time state, the special symbol stop process ends. Note that the end determination based on the special figure variation count value may be performed only in the short-time state, and the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. . Alternatively, for example, by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining the probability change state end from a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 and referring to a probability change state end determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like. Further, it may be determined whether or not to end the probability variation state.

  FIG. 38 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. 38, the CPU 103 first 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 prize opening in step S116 shown in FIG. 30, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step 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 jackpot type buffer value read in step S312 is “00” or “01” corresponding to the “normal” jackpot type (step S313). At this time, if the big hit type buffer value is “00” or “01” (step S313; Yes), the setting for starting the control to the time reduction 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, the big hit type buffer value determined in advance) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state is set. “50” when “00” is set, and “100” when the big hit type buffer value is “01”) may be set in the special figure fluctuation frequency counter.

  When the big hit type buffer value is other than “00” or “01” 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 is set to the on state, and a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the probability variation state is the number of times of the special diagram variation. What is necessary is just to set to a counter.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S314 and S315, the special figure process flag value is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S316), and then the big hit end process is terminated. To do.

  FIG. 39 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), the 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 value data indicating the extracted random number value is set as the hold data at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose hold storage unit. After executing the above-described processing at the time of passing the gate, or after determining that the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is in the OFF state in step S131, the following processing is performed according to the value of the usual process flag. 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 number value for determining the normal symbol display result, the normal symbol display result as the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the general symbol game is set to “per normal symbol” or “ Judgment 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 the table. 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 normal time change time is reached, the value of the normal time 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 in the second state. It becomes easier to enter the starting prize opening. If the normal map display result is “normal 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 the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 40 is executed. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 40 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit).

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

  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 processing 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. 41 is executed. 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 winning designation command (step S153; Yes), the current gaming state is changed to a certain change state by checking the probability change flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. It is determined whether or not (step S153). Note that the probability variation flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state in response to the gaming state being controlled to the probability variation state in the same manner as the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Thus, it is cleared and turned off in response to the end of the probability variation state. If the current gaming state is a probabilistic state (step S153A; Yes), for example, by checking the effect control command stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the winning big hit notification 2 command is received from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not there is (step S154). When the winning big hit notification 2 command is received (step S154; Yes), the third big hit at the time of winning from the main board 11 is also checked by checking the effect control command stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. It is determined whether or not a notification command has been received (step S155). When a third big hit notification command is received at the time of winning a prize, a first hold display (star) increase update for updating the hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H corresponding to the increase in the first hold memory number Setting is performed (step S156). 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. A display setting for changing to a star-shaped blue display is performed in accordance with the establishment of the condition. After performing such first hold display increase update setting, the hold storage increase display process ends. If there is already a star-shaped first reserved storage display, it may be displayed in a round shape to prevent the production from becoming excessive.

  In addition, when the current gaming state is not a probable change state (step S153; No), when no winning jackpot notification 2 command is received (step S154; No), when the winning third jackpot notification command is not received (step S154; No) Step S155; No), the first hold display (round) increase update setting for updating the hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H corresponding to the increase in the first hold memory number 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 settings for changing to a round blue display are performed in accordance with the establishment of the condition. After performing such first hold display increase update setting, the hold storage increase display process ends.

  In this way, when the winning jackpot notification 2 command and the winning third jackpot notification command are received, the first hold display corresponding to the start winning prize is displayed in a star shape so as to be distinguishable. In other words, the first hold display that is a probable big hit only in the probable state is displayed in a distinguishable manner. Thereby, it becomes possible for the player to play the game so as to obtain the probable big hit. That is, it is possible to determine whether or not to stop launching a game ball.

  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. 2nd hold display increase update setting for updating is performed (step S158). In the second hold display increase / update setting, for example, one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is used for the second start due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening. Display setting for changing to red display is performed according to the establishment of the condition. If there is already the first hold display (red display), the display setting for shifting the first hold display to the right and changing the left display portion of the first hold display to red display is performed. . After performing such second hold display increase update setting, the hold storage increase display process ends.

  If it is determined in step S152 that the start opening prize designation command has not been received (step S152; No), the 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 S159). 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 S157 and the second pending display increase update setting is performed in step S158, 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 has been normally received, for example, as shown in FIG. 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, which 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 S159, 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. 42 (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 S157 and S158 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. 42B 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. 42 (C), a blue display corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is added.

  FIG. 43 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 S166, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Execute.

  The variation 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. Variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area, and “left” and “right” colored symbol display areas 5A. 5B includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of color symbols in any of 5B. At this time, if it is determined that variable display is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this decorative symbol variation setting process, the start of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the start of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to, in order to perform various production operations including variable display of decorative design and color design, final decorative design that becomes the final stop design according to the variation pattern and variable display results, temporary stop design, specific production The process includes determining a pattern, a notice pattern, and the like, and setting a design variation control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and the like 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 processing, various controls are performed from the symbol variation control pattern and the preview effect control pattern corresponding to the value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 (effect control process timer value). Processing for reading out data and performing various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols 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”. The decorative symbol variation end process includes a process of determining whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. At this time, if it is determined that the hit start designation command is received, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “4” when the variable display result specified from the hit start designation command is “big hit”. Is done. On the other hand, when the variable display result specified from the hit start designation command is “small hit”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the hit start designation command, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the variable display result being “lost”.

  The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the 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. 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 effect process during small hit control in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the effect processing during the small hit control, for example, an effect control pattern or the like is set in response to the variable display result being “small hit”, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the image display device 5. Displaying sound in the area, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting sound effect signals to the sound control board 13, and playing the game effect lamp 9 and decorations by outputting electric decoration signals to the lamp control board 14 Processing for controlling various performance operations in the small hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LED is included. As an example, in the effect processing during small hit control in step S165, the effect control pattern of the hit start CST2-2 and the hit control CRE1-2 shown in FIG. Reading from the pattern table 182 and setting the production control process timer. Thereafter, various settings for controlling the rendering operation may be performed in accordance with the control data read from the rendering control pattern according to the rendering control process timer value. The effect operation performed by such setting may be an effect operation that is common to both the accuracy and small hits that may be executed even when the big hit type is “fourth big hit” (“surprise accuracy”). Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S166 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting sound effect signals to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off by output of electric decoration signals to the lamp control board 14. This includes processing for controlling various performance operations corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, such as blinking / flashing. Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” in response to the completion of such production operation.

  44 and 45 are flowcharts 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 “big hit” by reading, for example, EXT data of the variable display result notification command (FIG. 44). Step S501). At this time, if the variable display result is not “big hit” (step S501; No), for example, by reading the EXT data of the variation pattern designation command, the designated variation pattern changes the decoration pattern variable display mode 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 S505). As an example, in the process of step S505, first, the final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 16A is selected and set as a use table. 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 table 160A. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 16B is selected and set as a use table. 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 table 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 table 161 as shown in FIG. It is determined which of a plurality of types. Thereafter, the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 16C is selected and set as a use table. 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 value SR1-3 and the left / right outcome type DC1-1, the final stop symbol determination table 160C is referred to determine a decorative symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3.

  In this way, in the process of step S505, with reference to the final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160C and the left / right outcome determination table 161, the decorative symbols to be the left middle right final stop symbols FZ1-1 to FZ1-3 are determined. Therefore, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols does not become a reach combination or a jackpot combination, and even if the combination is not a reach combination or a jackpot combination, the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. The development chances HC1 to HC8 shown in (B), the chances of success TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. 3C, and a certain non-reach combination as shown in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a reach combination is determined (step S506). As an example, in the process of step S506, first, the final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 19A is selected and set as a use table. 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, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162A based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR1-1, the same decorative symbols as the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2 are displayed. decide. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 19B is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162B based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number values SR1-3, the decorative symbols that become the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 and the middle final stop symbol FZ2- 3 is determined. In accordance with the symbol difference determined in this way, a decorative symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 is determined.

  In this way, in the process of step S506, first, using the final stop symbol determination table 162A, “left” and “right” other than the “middle” ornament symbol display area 5C where the ornament symbol is stopped and displayed last. The decorative symbols to be the left and right final stopped symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 that are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are determined. Then, using the final stop symbol determination table 162B, the decorative symbol that becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 and the left and right final stop symbol FZ2- in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C where the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed last. 1, the design difference with the decorative design to be FZ2-2 is determined, and the decorative design to be the middle final stop design FZ2-3 is determined according to the determined design difference.

  If the variable display result is “big hit” in step S501 (step S501; Yes), the advance notice effect execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is cleared (step S521). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit type is “fourth big hit” (step S507). At this time, when the big hit type is “fourth big hit” (step S507; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data of the fluctuation pattern designation command, the designated fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 1-1. Or other than those (step S508). Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern of the special PG 1-1 designates that the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach”. Therefore, when it is determined in step S508 that the variation pattern of the special PG 1-1 is one (step S508; Yes), the process proceeds to step S505 shown in FIG. 44 and the final stop for configuring the non-reach combination. The finalized decorative symbol that is the symbol is determined.

  If it is determined in step S508 that the variation pattern is other than the special PG1-1 variation pattern (step S508; No), the designated variation pattern is either the special PG1-2 or the special PG1-3 variation pattern. It is determined whether or not there is any other (step S509). Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the special PG1-2 and the special PG1-3 change patterns specify that the “normal” reach effect is performed after the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state. ing. Therefore, if it is determined in step S509 that the variation pattern is either special PG1-2 or special PG1-3 (step S509; Yes), the process proceeds to step S506 shown in FIG. The final decorative symbol that constitutes the final stop symbol is determined.

  If it is determined in step S509 that the variation pattern is other than the special PG1-2 or special PG1-3 variation pattern (step S509; No), the designated variation pattern is the variation of the special PG2-1 or special PG2-2. One of the patterns. Here, as shown in FIG. 6, both the special PG2-1 and the special PG2-2 variation patterns are obtained by combining the determined decorative symbol combination resulting in the variable display result of the decorative symbol with any one of the chance chance items TC1 to TC4. It is specified to do. Corresponding to the designation of either the special PG2-1 or the special PG2-2 variation pattern, the combination of the definite decorative symbols to be the final stop symbols constituting any one of the chance chance items TC1 to TC4 is determined. (Step S510). As an example, in the process of step S510, the final stop symbol determination table 163C shown in FIG. 20C is selected and set as a use table. 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, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163C based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR1-1, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ4-1 and FZ4- that become any one of the chance of chances TC1 to TC4. 2, The combination of FZ4-3 is determined as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  When the big hit type is not “fourth big hit” in step S507 (step S507; No), the big hit type is either “first big hit” or “second big hit”, or It is determined whether it is other than those (step S511). At this time, when the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” (step S511; Yes), the combination of the determined decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the normal jackpot combination is determined (step S511). S512). As an example, in the process of step S512, the final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 20A is selected and set as a use table. 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, referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163A based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR1-1, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3, which are any of the normal jackpot combinations, are obtained. The combination of -3 is determined as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  If the big hit type is neither “first big hit” nor “second big hit” in step S511 (step S511; No), the probability variation big hit combination is selected corresponding to the big hit type being “third big hit”. The combination of the finalized decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols to be configured is determined (step S513). As an example, in the process of step S513, the final stop symbol determination table 163B shown in FIG. 20B is selected and set as a use table. 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, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163B based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR1-1, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3, which become one of the probable big hit combinations. The combination of -3 is determined as a confirmed decorative pattern. After executing any one of the processes of S505 and S506 in FIG. 44, or after executing any of the processes of Steps S510, S512, and S513 in FIG. 45, a specific effect setting process is executed (Step S514). FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the specific effect setting process executed in step S514. In this specific effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern having no specific effect (step S551). At this time, if the variation pattern has no specific effect (step S551; Yes), the specific effect setting process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S551 that the variation pattern has a specific effect (step S551; No), it is determined whether the specific effect is “slip” or other specific effects (step). S552). At this time, if the specific effect of “slip” is determined, a temporary stop symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the specific effect is determined (step S553), and then the specific effect setting process is ended. At this time, if it is a specific effect other than “slip” (step S552; No), it is determined whether or not the specific effect is “pseudo-continuous” (step S554). At this time, if the specific effect is “pseudo-continuous” (step S554; Yes), the specific effect setting process is terminated after executing the pseudo-continuous setting process (step S555). If the specific performance is not “pseudo-continuous”, the process is finished as it is.

  In the process of step S553, the temporary stop symbol determination table 166 is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating a random value SR3 for determining a temporary stop symbol for slipping is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the set temporary stop symbol determination table 166 based on the extracted random value SR3, the right temporary stop symbol KZ1-1, the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-2, the right temporary stop symbol 1-3, the left temporary stop symbol A decorative symbol to be one of the stop symbols KZ1-4 is determined.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing an example of the pseudo-continuous setting process executed in step S560 of FIG. In this pseudo-continuous setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the designated variation pattern (main variation pattern) by reading, for example, the EXT data of the variation pattern designation command (step S651). Next, whether or not the value of the pseudo-continuous execution counter 201 shown in FIG. 48A provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is equal to or larger than the pseudo-continuous execution count determination value 204 (“20”). It is also determined whether or not the value of the pseudo-continuous three execution counter 202 (“10”) is equal to or greater than the pseudo-continuous three execution count determination value 205 (step S652).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 48A, the effect control counter setting unit 193 includes a pseudo-continuous execution counter 201, a pseudo-continuous execution counter 202, a variation counter 203, and a pseudo-continuous execution twice. An execution count determination value 204 and a quasi-continuous three execution count determination value 205 are provided. The pseudo-continuous execution counter 201 is incremented by 1 every time variable display of pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed twice. The pseudo-continuous twice execution counter 201 is reset every time the variable display is executed 1000 times. That is, the quasi-continuous execution counter 201 indicates the number of times that the quasi-continuous variation twice variable display is executed during 1000 variable displays. The quasi-continuous three-time execution counter 202 is incremented by 1 each time variable display with three quasi-continuous fluctuations is executed. The quasi-continuous three-time execution counter 202 is reset every time the variable display is executed 1000 times. That is, the quasi-continuous three-time execution counter 202 indicates the number of times that the quasi-continuous change three times of variable display is executed during 1000 times of variable display. The number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation indicated by the pseudo-continuous two-time execution counter 201 and the pseudo-continuous three-time execution counter 202 is not the pseudo continuous variation number indicated by the variation pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side, but the effect control board 12. This is the number of executions of the pseudo-variation that is determined and actually executed. The fluctuation number counter 203 is a counter for counting the number of executions of variable display up to 1000 times, and is incremented by 1 every time variable display is executed after power-on, and is reset when the value reaches 1000. When the variation counter 203 is reset, the pseudo-continuous execution counter 201 and the pseudo-continuous execution counter 202 are also reset. The quasi-continuous execution count determination value 204 is a determination value for determining whether the execution count of the quasi-continuous fluctuation twice is large, and “20” is set here. The quasi-continuous three-time execution count determination value 205 is a determination value for determining whether or not the number of executions of the quasi-continuous variation three is large, and “10” is set here. In the pseudo-continuous twice execution count determination value 204, for example, a value that is an expected value of the number of executions of pseudo-continuous variation twice during variable display of 1000 times is set. The set value “20” is an example, and may be a numerical value other than this, and the setting may be changeable. For example, a value that is an expected value of the number of executions of the three times of the pseudo continuous variation during the variable display of 1000 times is set as the pseudo continuous three times execution number determination value 205. The set value “10” is an example, and may be a numerical value other than this, and the setting may be changeable. The pseudo-continuous execution count determination value 204 and the pseudo-continuous execution count determination value 205 have different values depending on the stage and the presentation mode when a plurality of stages (backgrounds, etc.) and presentation modes are provided. It may be set. In this way, it is determined whether or not the actual number of executions is large by comparing the expected value at which pseudo-variation appears and the actual number of executions. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation during the variable display of 1000 times is greater than a predetermined reference value. However, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation to be compared is not limited to this, and may be the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation during variable display other than 1000 times, or during a predetermined time (for example, during 12 hours). Or the number of executions up to a big hit (that is, the number of executions is reset every time a big hit is reached). It should be noted that the variation pattern having a single pseudo-continuous number indicated by the main variation pattern is a variation pattern dedicated to lose in this embodiment, and is not counted, but it may be counted. A special effect such as shifting to a different stage when the variable display is executed 1000 times and the number of executions is reset may be executed.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S652, a sub variation pattern determination table corresponding to the number of pseudo continuous executions indicated by the main variation pattern specified in step S651 and the number of pseudo continuous executions determined in the processing of step S652 is set (step S653). . Specifically, when the number of pseudo-continuous times indicated by the main fluctuation pattern is two and the value of the pseudo-continuous twice execution counter 201 is less than 20, the sub-variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. When 211 is set and the value of the pseudo-continuous execution counter 201 is 20 or more, a sub variation pattern determination table 212 shown in FIG. 48B is set. In addition, when the number of pseudo-continuous times indicated by the main variation pattern is three and the value of the counter-simultaneous three-time execution counter 203 is less than 10, the sub variation pattern determination table 213 shown in FIG. When the value of the pseudo continuous three execution counter 203 is set to 10 or more and the value of the pseudo continuous two execution counter 201 is less than 20, the sub variation pattern determination shown in FIG. When the table 214 is set and the value of the pseudo-continuous execution counter 201 is 20 or more, the sub variation pattern determination table 215 shown in FIG. 48C is set.

  As shown in FIG. 48 (B), in the sub variation pattern determination table 211, the determination values 1 to 100 are assigned to the sub determination pseudo-continuous number of times “2”, and the determination value is always “2”. That is, when the value of the pseudo-continuous execution count counter 201 is less than 20 of the pseudo-continuous execution count value 204, it is determined that the appearance frequency of the variable display of the pseudo-continuous variation twice is not high. According to the number of quasi-continuous times (main fluctuation pattern) determined on the substrate 11 side, variable display with two quasi-continuous fluctuations is executed. On the other hand, in the sub variation pattern determination table 212, determination values 1 to 60 are assigned to the sub determination pseudo-continuous number “none”, determination values 61 to 100 are assigned to “2 times”, and “none” is determined. It is easy to be done. That is, when the value of the pseudo-continuous twice execution count counter 201 is 20 or more of the pseudo-continuous twice execution count determination value 204, it is determined that the appearance frequency of the variable display of the pseudo-continuous variation twice is high, and The rate at which variable display with two fluctuations is executed is low. With this setting, it is possible to adjust the appearance frequency of two pseudo-continuous fluctuations.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 48C, in the sub variation pattern determination table 213, the determination value 1 to 100 is assigned to the sub determination pseudo-continuous number of times “3 times”, and is always determined to be “3 times”. The That is, when the value of the pseudo-continuous 3 execution count counter 202 is less than 10 of the pseudo-continuous 3 execution count determination value 205, it is determined that the appearance frequency of the variable display of the pseudo-continuous variation 3 times is not high. According to the number of pseudo-continuous times (main fluctuation pattern) determined on the 11th side, variable display with three pseudo-continuous fluctuations is executed. In the sub variation pattern determination table 214, determination values 1 to 10 are assigned to the sub determination pseudo-continuous number “none”, determination values 21 to 90 are assigned to “2 times”, and a determination value is set to “3 times”. 91 to 100 are allocated, and it is easy to determine “twice”. That is, when the value of the pseudo-continuous three execution count counter 202 is 10 or more of the pseudo-continuous three execution count determination value 205, the value of the pseudo-continuous two execution count counter 201 is determined as the pseudo-continuous three execution count. When the value 204 is less than 20, the appearance frequency of the variable display with three pseudo-variation variations is high, but it is determined that the appearance frequency of the variable display with two pseudo-variation variations is not high. The rate at which variable display is executed is high. In the sub variation pattern determination table 215, determination values 1 to 60 are allocated to the sub determination pseudo-continuous number “none”, determination values 61 to 100 are allocated to “3 times”, and “none” is determined. It is easy to be done. That is, when the value of the pseudo-continuous three execution count counter 202 is 10 or more of the pseudo-continuous three execution count determination value 205, the value of the pseudo-continuous two execution count counter 201 is determined as the pseudo-continuous three execution count. When the value 204 is 20 or more, it is determined that the appearance frequency of the variable display of the pseudo continuous variation 3 times and the pseudo continuous variation 2 times is high, and the rate at which the variable display of the pseudo continuous variation 3 times is executed is low. Thus, variable display with two pseudo continuous fluctuations is not executed. With this setting, it is possible to adjust the appearance frequency of the pseudo continuous variation three times.

  When the sub variation pattern determination table is set in step S653, numerical data indicating the random value SR9 for sub variation pattern determination is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S654). Then, by referring to the sub variation pattern determination tables 211 to 215 set in step S653 based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR9 extracted in step S654, the sub-determination pseudo-continuous number is “none”, “2 The sub variation pattern is determined according to whether it is “times” or “3 times” (step S655).

  As shown in FIG. 49, when the number of pseudo-continuations (main pseudo-continuous count) indicated by the main variation pattern is 2 as the sub variation pattern, the actual number of pseudo-continuations (sub-determined pseudo-continuous count) is 2 times. In addition to the above-described pattern, a pattern without pattern (a pattern that does not execute the pseudo-ream) is prepared. Further, as the sub variation pattern, when the number of pseudo reams (main pseudo reams) indicated by the main variation pattern is 3, in addition to the pattern in which the actual number of pseudo reams (sub determined pseudo reams) is 3. A pattern that is twice and a pattern that does not exist (a pattern that does not execute the pseudo-continuous) are prepared. When the main variation pattern is super PA 6-3, super PA 6-4, super PA 6-7, super PA 6-8, the sub variation pattern is uniquely determined regardless of the value of random number SR9.

  As shown in FIG. 49, super PA3-3-1 and super PA3-3-2 are prepared as sub fluctuation patterns corresponding to the main fluctuation pattern of super PA3-3. The variation time in each variation pattern is determined corresponding to the main variation pattern, and this cannot be changed on the effect control board 12 side. The sub variation patterns of the super PA3-3-1 and the super PA3-3-2 are sub variation patterns that perform different effects in the same variation time (here, 30 seconds).

  As shown in FIG. 50 (A), in Super PA3-3-1, the temporary stop display of the decoration drawing is performed twice after the start of the fluctuation, and the reach effect of the reach A1 is executed after the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed twice. After that, the decorative design is finally stopped. It can be said that the effect based on the super PA 3-3-1 corresponds to the effect content indicated by the main variation pattern PA3-3. On the other hand, in the Super PA3-3-2, after the start of the fluctuation, the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is not executed, the reach effect of the reach A2 having a longer effect time than the reach effect of the reach A1 is executed, and then the decorative design is finally stopped. The The effect based on the super PA3-3-2 does not correspond to the main variation pattern PA3-3, and can be said to be an effect in which the effect content is changed on the effect control board 12 side.

  As shown in FIG. 49, super PA 4-8-1, super PA 4-8-2, and super PA 4-8-3 are prepared as sub fluctuation patterns corresponding to the main fluctuation pattern of super PA 4-8. The sub variation patterns of the super PA 4-8-1, the super PA 4-8-2, and the super PA 4-8-3 are sub variation patterns that perform different rendering operations in the same variation time (here, 50 seconds).

  As shown in FIG. 50 (B), in Super PA 4-8-1, after the fluctuation starts, the temporary stop display of the decoration diagram is performed twice, and the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed twice, and then the reach effect of reach A2 is executed. After that, the decorative design is finally stopped. In Super PA 4-8-2, after the fluctuation starts, the temporary stop display of the decoration diagram is performed three times, the pseudo-continuous variation is executed three times, and the reach effect of reach A2 is executed, and then the decorative symbol is finally stopped. Is done. It can be said that the effect based on the super PA 4-8-2 corresponds to the effect content indicated by the main variation pattern PA 4-8. Then, in the super PA 4-8-3, after the start of the fluctuation, the pseudo continuous fluctuation is not executed, the reach effect of the reach A3 that is longer than the reach effect of the reach A2 is executed, and then the decorative design is finally stopped. The The effect based on the super PA 4-8-1 and the super PA 4-8-3 does not correspond to the main variation pattern PA 4-8, but can be said to be an effect in which the effect content is changed on the effect control board 12 side.

  When the sub variation pattern is determined in step S655, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation counter 203 is 1000 (step S656). If the value of the fluctuation counter 203 is 1000 (step S656; Yes), the pseudo-continuous execution counter 201, the pseudo-continuous execution counter 202, and the fluctuation counter 203 are reset to 0 (step S657). Note that the determination in step S656 and the processing in step S657 are not limited to being performed here, and may be performed before step S651, for example.

  After executing the process of step S657 or after determining No in the process of step S656, it is determined whether or not the number of sub-determination pseudo-continuations determined in step S655 is two (step S658). If the number of sub-determination pseudo-continuous times is two (step S658; Yes), 1 is added to the pseudo-continuous twice execution counter 201 (step S659). If the sub-determination pseudo-continuous number is not 2, it is determined whether it is 3 (step S660), and if it is 3 (step S660; Yes), 1 is added to the pseudo-continuous 3 execution counter 202 ( Step S661).

  After executing the processes of steps S659 and S661, or after determining No in the process of step S660, 1 is added to the fluctuation counter 203 (step S662), and the temporary stop is displayed with a temporary stop by pseudo continuous fluctuation. After the symbol is determined (step S663), the specific effect setting process is terminated.

    In the process of step S663, first, the number of executions of pseudo continuous fluctuation is set to a constant M based on the fluctuation pattern. For example, in the case of a fluctuation pattern of one pseudo continuous fluctuation, the constant M is set to “1”, and in the case of a fluctuation pattern of two pseudo continuous fluctuations, the constant M is set to “2”. In the case of the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous variation three times, the constant M is set to “3”. At this time, a variable N indicating the determined number of temporary stop symbol combinations is set to “0”. When the variation pattern is non-reach PA1-4, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167A shown in FIG. 22A is selected and set as the use table, while the variation pattern is super PA3-3, PA3-4, SuperPA3-7, SuperPA3-8, SuperPA4-3, SuperPA4-4, SuperPA4-7, SuperPA4-8, SuperPA5-3, SuperPA5-4, SuperPA5-7, Super In the case of one of PA5-8, super PA6-3, super PA6-4, super PA6-7, super PA6-8, and special PG1-3, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B shown in FIG. Select and set as the use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR4-1 for determining the first pseudo-temporary temporary 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 SR4-1, by referring to either the set temporary stop symbol determination table 167A or the temporary stop symbol determination table 167B, one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 The combination of left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3 is determined. At this time, the variable N is incremented by 1 and updated, and it is determined whether or not the updated variable N matches the constant M.

  If the updated variable N matches the constant M in this way, the process of step S663 is terminated. On the other hand, if the updated variable N does not match the constant M, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C shown in FIG. 22C is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR4-2 for determining the second pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 167C based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR4-2, the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ3-1 and KZ3 that become any one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. -2, KZ3-3 combination is determined. At this time, the variable N is incremented by 1 and updated, and it is determined whether or not the updated variable N matches the constant M.

  If the updated variable N matches the constant M in this way, the process of step S663 is terminated. On the other hand, if the updated variable N does not match the constant M, the temporary stop symbol determination table 167D shown in FIG. 22D is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating a random number SR4-3 for determining the third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 167D based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR4-3, the left middle right temporary stop symbol KZ4-1, KZ4 that becomes one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. -2, and the combination of KZ4-3 is determined. After determining the combination of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ4-1, KZ4-2, and KZ4-3 in this way, the process of step S663 is terminated.

  After executing the specific effect setting process as described above in step S514 shown in FIG. 44, the notice effect setting process is executed (step S516).

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing an example of the notice effect setting process executed in step S516. In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state by checking a probability change flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 (step S570). In this embodiment, the notice effect is executed only in the probability variation state. If the current gaming state is not a probable change state (step S570; No), the process is finished as it is. If the current gaming state is a probable change state (step S570; Yes), it is determined whether or not a notice effect executing flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S571). This notice effect execution flag indicates that the notice effect is being executed. If the notice effect executing flag is on (step S571; Yes), the process is finished as it is. The notice effect execution flag is turned on in the process of step S585 described later in response to the start of the notice effect, and the step shown in FIG. 45 corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit”. It is cleared to an off state by the process of S521. In other words, when the notice effect is executed based on the determination result at the time of winning, the execution of the next notice effect is limited until the big hit corresponding to the determination result at the time of winning is reached. Thereby, duplication and inconsistency of effects can be surely prevented. Further, it is possible to prohibit the notice effect indicating that the probability variation state continues (probability variation jackpots continue).

  If the notice effect executing flag is off (step S571; No), for example, by checking the effect control command reception buffer, it is determined whether or not a winning display result notification command is received from the main board 11. Determination is made (step S572). When no winning display result notification command is received (step S572; No), the notice effect setting process is terminated.

  When the winning display result notification command is received (step S572; Yes), it is determined whether or not the EXT data of the winning display result notification command is “01” (step S573). Here, it is determined whether or not the winning determination result indicates that a big win is obtained only when the winning state is changed. If not (step S573; No), the notice effect is not executed and the notice effect setting is not performed. Finish the process.

  If the EXT data of the winning display result notification command is “01” (step S573; Yes), for example, the main board is checked by checking the winning jackpot type notification command stored in the effect control command reception buffer. The winning jackpot type transmitted from 11 is identified (step S574).

  Then, by determining whether or not the EXT data of the winning jackpot type notification command is “02” or “03”, it is determined whether or not the winning jackpot type is a promising big hit (step S575). . Here, it is determined whether or not the winning determination result indicates that it is a probable big hit only when it is in the probable state. Otherwise (step S575; No), the proactive effect is not executed and the proactive effect is not executed. Finish the setting process.

  If the winning big hit type is a promising big hit (step S575; Yes), the EXT data of the winning big hit type notification command is “02”, that is, the winning big hit type is 15 rounds probable big hit “third” It is determined whether or not it is “big hit” (step S576).

  If the EXT data of the winning jackpot type notification command is “02” (step S576; Yes), a first notice pattern type judgment table 170A shown in FIG. 24A is used as a judgment table for determining the notice pattern type. Is set (step S577).

  On the other hand, if the EXT data of the winning jackpot type notification command is “03” (step S576; No), the second notice pattern type determination shown in FIG. 24B is used as a determination table for determining the notice pattern type. The table 170B is set (step S578).

  After the process of step S577 or S578, numerical data indicating the random number SR7 for determining the notice pattern type is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S579). Based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR7 extracted in step S579, the advance notice is made by referring to the first notice pattern type determination table 170A or the second notice pattern type determination table 170B set in step S577 or S578. The pattern type is determined (step S580).

  When the notice pattern type is determined in this way, it is determined whether or not the decided notice pattern type is “no effect” (step S581). If the determined notice pattern type is “no effect” (step S581; Yes), the notice effect setting process is terminated.

  If the determined notice pattern type is other than “no effect” (step S581; No), based on the decision result of the notice pattern type, determination data for determining one of a plurality of kinds of the notice pattern is as follows. Corresponding determination data is selected and set from the notice pattern determination table 171 shown in FIG. 25 (step S582).

  Next, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR8 for determining the notice pattern is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S583). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR8 extracted in step S583, the notice pattern is determined by referring to the notice pattern determination table 171 set in step S582 (step S584).

  Settings for executing the notice effect determined in step S584 are made (step S585). Specifically, based on the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the determined notice pattern, the notice effect is set to be executed during variable display. For example, the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the notice pattern is selected from the notice effect control pattern table 181 shown in FIG. 26B, and the storage address of the selected effect control pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Set. Then, in the decorative symbol changing process of step S162 of FIG. 43, the notice effect control pattern is read, so that the notice effect corresponding to the notice pattern determined in step S584 is executed. In this embodiment, the notice effect is a “character display” notice effect in which a character image is displayed during a single variable display. However, the notice effect is a continuous notice that is executed over a plurality of variable displays ( For example, a step-up notice may be used.

  Thereafter, in order to prevent the overlap of the notice effects, a notice effect execution flag indicating that the notice effects are being executed is set to the on state (step S586), and the notice effect setting process is terminated.

  After executing the above notice effect setting processing in step S516 shown in FIG. 44, the effect control pattern is determined to be any of a plurality of types (step S517). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the sub variation pattern determined in step S655 illustrated in FIG. 46, and the like as illustrated in FIG. One of a plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the variation control pattern table 180 is selected and set as a usage pattern.

  Following the processing in step S517, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 corresponding to the effect control process timer setting value indicated in the symbol variation control pattern set in step S517. Is set (step S518). 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. , The decorative design change is started in each of the “right” decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the color design is changed in any of the “left” and “right” color design display areas 5A and 5B. Is set to start the variation of various symbols in the image display device 5 (step S519). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation processing (step S520), and the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  In the decorative symbol variation setting process, for example, before the process of step S519 is performed, a process for determining a confirmed color symbol may be performed. At this time, depending on which of the first variation start command and the second variation start command is transmitted from the main board 11, the determined color symbols in the “left” and “right” color symbol display areas 5A and 5B are displayed. decide. For example, in the case of determining the determined color symbol in the “left” color symbol display area 5A according to the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, “yellow”, “green”, “red”, “ In the case of determining the color design of “blue” and determining the determined color design in the “right” color design display area 5B, the color design of “red” or “blue” may be determined.

  Next, an example of display operation in the image display device 5 centering on variable display of decorative symbols will be described. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing a display operation example in the image display device 5 of the notice effect. For example, when the notice pattern of “notice YP1-1” is determined in steps S577 to S584 shown in FIG. 51, the effect control CPU 120 performs the decorative symbol variation processing in step S162 as shown in FIG. During the variable display, a character CHA (for example, a character corresponding to the notice pattern type of notice YP1) as shown in FIG. 52 (B) is displayed, and further, as shown in FIG. 52 (C). A notice effect is displayed to display the character L1 “Stop hitting!”.

  For example, when the notice pattern of “notice YP2-2” is determined in steps S577 to S584 shown in FIG. 51, the effect control CPU 120 performs the decorative symbol variation process in step S162 as shown in FIG. During execution of variable display, a character CHB (for example, a character corresponding to the notice pattern type of notice YP1) as shown in FIG. 52 (E) is displayed, and further, as shown in FIG. 52 (F), A notice effect is displayed to display the character L2 "Do not hit absolutely!"

  In the display example of FIG. 52, even in the display of the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold display corresponding to the reception of the winning jackpot notification 2 command and the winning third jackpot notification command can be distinguished. Displayed by type. In other words, the first hold display that is a probable big hit only in the probable state is displayed in a distinguishable manner. This also makes it possible to determine whether or not to stop launching game balls.

  In this embodiment, in the probability variation state, when there is a pending storage that is a probability variation big hit (losing in the normal state) only in the probability variation state, as shown in FIGS. 52 (C) and (F), A notice effect that prompts the user to stop launching) is executed. If the reason for prompting the stop of the game ball is to be probabilistic as it is, the variable display corresponding to the star-shaped first reserved memory display becomes a probable big hit, but the star-shaped first reserved memory display Before the variable display corresponding to is executed, the game ball is continuously fired, so that the game ball starts and wins the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the second special drawing is used. This is because when the special figure game that has been executed is preferentially executed and the normal big hit is made, the probability variation state is lost, and the probability variation big hit corresponding to the star-shaped first reserved storage display cannot be obtained. In order to prevent such a situation, as shown in FIGS. 52 (C) and 52 (F), a notice effect that prompts the player to stop the launch of the game ball is executed, so how the player plays the game. It becomes easy to understand whether it is good.

  53 to 55 show display operation examples when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is other than “fourth”. In FIG. 53 (A), for example, the decorative symbols are displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in response to the start of variation of special symbols in the special symbol game. The fluctuation starts. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 53B, the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L.

  For example, when a specific effect of “slip” is executed, such as when the variation pattern is Super PA 4-6, as shown in FIG. 53 (C1) to (C3), After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, changing the decorative symbols again in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, and then stopping and displaying them. The effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed so that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Further, when a specific effect of “pseudo ream” is executed, for example, when the variation pattern is Super PA 4-8, as shown in FIGS. 53 (D1) to (D5), as an example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, an effect display that causes the decorative symbols to change again (pseudo continuous variation) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is displayed. Done. Thereafter, the decorative symbols indicating the number “6” are aligned and stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Reach state.

  After reaching the reach state as shown in FIGS. 53 (C3) and 53 (D5), for example, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), the variation speed of the decorative symbols in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. Decreases. For example, when the variation pattern is either normal PA2-3 or normal PA2-4, “6” is displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C as shown in FIG. A “normal” reach effect that is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) together with the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R having the numbers “left” and “right” is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 54B, in response to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped and displayed, but the variable display result is “lost”. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 54 (H), an effect image indicating that the numeral “5” is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C having “medium” is displayed, and then “medium” is displayed. The decorative symbols other than the number indicating “6” are stopped and displayed in the “decorative” decorative symbol display area 5C, such as the decorative symbol displaying the number “5” is stopped in the decorative symbol display area 5C. Thus, the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed, and the variable display of decorative symbols may be terminated. When any one of the reach effect A1 to the reach effect A3 or the reach effect B is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. The fluctuation speed rises again, and various reach effects are displayed. For example, in the reach effect B, after the character image CH2 as shown in FIG. 54D is displayed, the corresponding reach effect display proceeds. In the case of any one of the reach effects A1 to A3, the reach effect display as shown in FIG. 54 (F) proceeds after the character image CH1 as shown in FIG. 54 (E) is displayed. To do. Then, in the reach effect A1, for example, as shown in FIG. 54 (G), a decorative design that is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the first stage effect display appears. In the example shown in FIG. 54 (G), in response to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped and displayed, but the variable display result is “lost”. In such a case, the fixed decorative symbols constituting the reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed, and the variable display of decorative symbols may be terminated. On the other hand, in the reach effect A2 and the reach effect A3, for example, as shown in FIGS. 54 (H) and (I), the process proceeds to the second stage effect display.

  When the second stage effect display proceeds as shown in FIG. 54 (I), if the reach effect A2 is reached, for example, as shown in FIG. 55 (A), the second stage effect display is stopped (temporarily stopped). A decorative pattern to be displayed appears. When the variable display result is “losing”, for example, as shown in FIG. 55 (B), the displayed decorative symbols are not changed, and the fixed decorative symbols constituting the reach-losing combination are stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to finish the variable display of a decoration design. On the other hand, in the reach effect A3, for example, as shown in FIGS. 55B to 55D, the process proceeds to the third stage effect display (also referred to as “relief effect”). Then, a decorative pattern that is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the stage 3 effect display appears. As shown in FIG. 55 (F), after temporarily displaying a decorative pattern that is a normal jackpot combination, as shown in FIG. 55 (G), each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas is displayed. 5L, 5C, and 5R are changed again with the same decorative pattern in place. For example, as shown in FIG. 55 (H), after the decorative pattern displayed temporarily stopped is changed again, the probability variation big hit combination is confirmed. You may make it perform the promotion promotion effect during a change which stops and displays a decoration symbol. Note that when the promotion promotion effect during change is executed, after the re-change of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 55 (G) is performed, for example, as in FIG. What is necessary is just to stop-display a decorative design.

  FIG. 56 shows a display operation example when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “fourth big hit”. In FIG. 56 (A), for example, the decorative symbols are displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for “left”, “middle”, and “right” in response to the start of the change of special symbols in the special symbol game. The fluctuation starts. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIGS. 56 (B) to 56 (D), decorative symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “5”, and “3” in a predetermined order such as “left” → “right” → “middle”. Are sequentially displayed in a stop (temporary stop display), and then the confirmed decorative symbol that becomes the chance of chance TC1 is stopped (final stop display). At this time, as the big hit effect in the two round big hit state, for example, as shown in FIG. 56 (E), an effect image for notifying the transition to a special effect mode such as the LIVE mode is displayed. As an ending effect in response to the end of the two round big hit state, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. 56 (F) is displayed, and the display enabling the recognition of the LIVE mode is shown in FIG. 56, for example. As shown in (G), the display is kept displayed even after the next decorative pattern change is started.

  Subsequently, a specific example in the case where the effect display different according to the sub variation pattern is performed when the main variation pattern for executing the pseudo-specific specific effect as shown in FIG. 57 to 60 show display operation examples when the main variation pattern is PA4-8.

  If it is determined in step S655 shown in FIG. 47 that the PA4-8-1 sub-variation pattern (pseudo-continuous two times) is determined, as shown in FIGS. After the decorative symbol variable display is started in FIG. 5, for example, the decorative symbol “6, 6 and 7” is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 57 (C) and re-variable as shown in FIG. 57 (D). Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (E), the decorative symbols “6, 6 and 7” are temporarily displayed again, and after the second re-variation as shown in FIG. 57 (F), Reach as shown in (G).

  Further, when the sub-variation pattern of PA4-8-2 is determined in the processing of step S655 (pseudo-continuous 3 times), as shown in FIGS. After the variable display of the symbols is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 58 (C), the decorative symbols “6, 6 and 7” are temporarily stopped and displayed again, as shown in FIG. 58 (D). As shown in FIG. 58 (E), the decorative pattern “6, 6. 7” is temporarily displayed again, and after the second re-variation as shown in FIG. As shown in Fig. 58, the decorative pattern of "6, 6, 7" is temporarily stopped and displayed, and after the third re-variation as shown in Fig. 58 (H), as shown in Fig. 58 (I), reach and Become. As shown in FIG. 50, the time from the start of variable display from the state of FIG. 57A to the reach in FIG. 57G and the start of variable display from the state of FIG. To the reach in FIG. 58 (I) is the same.

  If it is determined in step S655 that the sub variation pattern of PA4-8-3 (without pseudo-continuity) is determined, the decorative pattern is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 59 (A) and 59 (B). After the variable display is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 59 (C), the decorative pattern “6” is stopped and displayed in the left decorative pattern display area 5L, and the right decorative pattern is displayed as shown in FIG. 59 (D). In the symbol display area 5R, the decorative symbol “6” is stopped and displayed, and reach is reached.

  After the display of FIG. 57 (G) and after the display of FIG. 58 (I), after the reach effect of reach A2 is executed as described in FIGS. Is stopped and displayed (FIGS. 60A to 60F). Further, after the display of FIG. 59 (D), the reach effect of reach A3 is executed, and then the confirmed decorative symbol that becomes the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed (FIGS. 60 (A) to (D), (G). (J)). Time from the start of variable display in the states of FIGS. 57 (A), 58 (A), and 59 (A) to the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol in FIG. 60 (F) or (J). Are the same.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the winning big hit notification 2 command and the winning third big hit notification command are received in the probability changing state, the start winning memory display area 5H corresponds to the starting win. The first hold display is displayed in a star shape so as to be distinguishable (see FIG. 52). That is, in the probability variation state, the first hold display that becomes the probability variation big hit only in the probability variation state is displayed in a distinguishable manner. Thereby, it becomes possible for the player to play the game so as to obtain the probable big hit. That is, it is possible to determine whether or not to stop launching a game ball.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 52 (C) and 52 (F), it is easy to understand how the player should play the game by executing a notice effect that prompts the player to stop. Become.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 24, when the first notice pattern type determination table 170A and the second notice pattern type determination table 170B are compared, the first notice pattern type determination table 170A is the second notice pattern type determination table 170A. It is easier to determine than “no notice” than the type determination table 170B. Also, the first notice pattern type determination table 170A is more likely to be determined as “notice YP2” than the second notice pattern type determination table 170B. In other words, in this embodiment, the notice effect is executed when the display result at the time of winning a prize is “a big hit only in the probability variation state”. When the winning jackpot type is “third jackpot”, the notice effect is set more easily than when it is “fourth jackpot”, and the notice effect pattern type of “notice YP2” is determined. Easy to set. With such a setting, it can be suggested that when the notice effect is executed, it is likely that the “third big hit” is more advantageous than the “fourth big hit”, and the notice effect pattern type of the “notice YP2” It can be suggested that the degree of expectation is high when the performance is executed.

  Further, in the notice effect setting process, the notice effect executing flag is set to the on state in the process of step S585 in response to the notice effect being started, and the variable display result is “big hit”. In step S521 shown in FIG. In other words, when the notice effect is executed based on the determination result at the time of winning, the execution of the next notice effect is limited until the big hit corresponding to the determination result at the time of winning is reached. Thereby, duplication and inconsistency of effects can be surely prevented. Further, it is possible to prohibit the notice effect indicating that the probability variation state continues (the probability variation big hit is continuous).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48 (C), when the value of the pseudo-continuous execution counter is less than 20, it is easy to determine the pseudo-continuous twice (sub fluctuation pattern). The determination table 214), when the value of the pseudo-continuous execution counter is 20 or more, it was not determined to be pseudo-continuous twice (sub variation pattern determination table 215). Thus, by setting the sub variation pattern determination table, it is possible to adjust the appearance rate of two pseudo-continuations, and to set the appearance rate in a desired range.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 48B, when the value of the pseudo-continuous execution counter is less than 20, it is always determined to be pseudo-continuous twice (sub variation pattern determination table). 211), when the value of the pseudo-continuous execution counter is 20 or more, it is easy to determine without the pseudo-continuous (sub-variation pattern determination table 212). In this way, the appearance rate of the pseudo-continuous can be adjusted by setting the sub variation pattern determination table, and the appearance rate can be set in a desired range.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 48A, since the pseudo-continuous execution counter 201 and the pseudo-continuous 3-execution counter 202 store the appearance count for each execution count, and adjust the appearance rate for each execution count. The appearance rate can be adjusted with higher accuracy.

  In addition, the pseudo-continuous execution counter 201 and the pseudo-continuous three execution counter 202 count the number of appearances during 1000 variable displays and adjust the appearance rate during 1000 times. It is possible to avoid the execution of the pseudo-variation and prevent the player's interest from decreasing. In the above embodiment, the pseudo-continuous execution counter 201 and the pseudo-continuous three execution counter 202 are reset every 1000 variable displays, and the number of appearances in 1000 is counted. The number of occurrences of fluctuation may be determined by counting how many pseudo-reams (2 times, 3 times) appear during the past 1000 variable displays.

  In addition, when the value of the pseudo-continuous three execution counter is less than 10, since the pseudo-continuous three times is always determined (the sub variation pattern determination table 213), the number of appearances of the pseudo-continuous three times When there are not many, variable display of the pseudo | simulation 3 times becomes easy to be performed, and the expectation degree of the player with respect to the production can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number based on the determination result of whether or not to reach the jackpot determination determination (step) S264, S270, S271 to S273), and using the variation pattern determination random number, the variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns included in the variation pattern type (steps S274 to 276). By determining the variable display pattern in two stages, it is easy to increase the variable display pattern type, variable display pattern and reach pattern, and adjust the appearance rate, and easily realize a wide variety of variable display patterns. it can. For example, when adding a variable display pattern type, such as when adding a new reach pattern, it is only necessary to adjust the random value for determining the variable display pattern type, and the variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern type Is added, only the random value for variable display pattern determination within the variable display pattern type needs to be adjusted.

  In the notice effect setting process, first, a notice effect pattern type that is a group to which a plurality of kinds of notice effects belong is determined (steps S577 to S580), and any one of the notice effect patterns included in the notice effect pattern type is determined. (Steps S582 to S584). With such a configuration, the appearance ratio of the notice effect pattern type is not changed as necessary (without changing the distribution value in the notice effect pattern type determination table for determining the notice effect pattern type). The appearance ratio is changed (the distribution value in the notice effect pattern determination table for determining the notice effect pattern is changed), and conversely, the appearance ratio of the notice effect pattern type is changed (the distribution in the notice effect pattern type determination table). Although the value is changed), a design change that does not change the appearance ratio of the notice effect pattern (does not change the distribution value in the notice effect pattern determination table) can be easily realized. As a result, when changing the type of the notice effect pattern and the appearance ratio of the notice effect pattern according to the model change etc., it is not necessary to change all the data (table distribution values), and some data (notice It can be easily realized only by changing the effect pattern type determination table or the notice effect pattern determination table) (that is, it is configured to determine the notice effect pattern after determining the notice effect pattern type). Otherwise, if you want to change only the appearance rate of the production mode included in the type of the predetermined notice effect, or if you want to make the type of the predetermined notice effect appear at a higher rate than the type of the other notice effect, It is necessary to change all the contents of the table in which the aspect of the notice effect in the notice is set, and it is difficult to realize such a change).

  Further, even when the variable display result is “losing” and the reach state is not set (when the variation pattern is non-reach PA1-4), the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect can be executed. Thereby, even when the variable display state of the identification information does not reach the reach state, various effects can be performed by enabling the pseudo-continuous variation to be executed, and the fun of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, for example, the CPU 103 executes one of the processes in steps S239 and S246 shown in FIG. 34 to determine whether or not the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result matches the jackpot determination value data. Thus, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is controlled as the big hit game state with “big hit” before the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In the process of step S268 shown in FIG. 36, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is changed based on the determination that the jackpot flag is off in step S261 in response to the determination result that the game is not controlled to the jackpot gaming state. It is determined whether or not to reach a reach state. Then, in the process of step S273, the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol is set to one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, the determination result of whether to reach the reach state, or the like. decide. Subsequently, in the process of step S276, based on the determination result in step S273, the decorative pattern variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types. After that, on the side of the effect control board 12, for example, the decoration control CPU 120 responds to a change start command, a change pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11, and the decoration of step S161 shown in FIG. By executing the symbol variation setting process and the decorative symbol variation processing in step S162, control for executing various effect operations during variable display of the decorative symbol is performed in accordance with the determination result in step S276.

  In the first special symbol display device 4, a plurality of game machines are selected based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6 </ b> A and the first start condition is satisfied. A special game that variably displays a special symbol to be the first special graphic of the type is executed. In the second special symbol display device 4B, based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied after the game ball has won the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second starting condition is satisfied, A special game that variably displays special symbols as a plurality of types of second special images is executed. In the display area of the image display device 5, for example, in the special game using the first special figure and the second special figure in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Corresponding to the variable display, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are variably displayed. Further, the CPU 103 included in the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 follows a program read from the ROM 101, for example, a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. A process for controlling the progress is executed. On the other hand, the CPU 120 for effect control mounted on the effect control board 12 follows the program read from the ROM 121, for example, in the command analysis process of step S405 shown in FIG. 40 or the effect control process process of step S406 shown in FIG. The process for controlling the display state of is executed. In the processes of steps S272 and S273, the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first starting condition is determined, or the second starting condition is established. Regardless of whether the variation pattern type of the decorative pattern corresponding to the special figure game using the second special diagram based on the determination is determined, the numerical data indicating the common random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used. The variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types.

  Thus, after determining the variation pattern type using the numerical data indicating the common random number MR3 used for determining the variation pattern type, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the determination result. By doing so, various rendering operations can be executed based on the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state. On the other hand, even when a special symbol is variably displayed by a plurality of display devices such as the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbol is variably displayed in accordance with the variable display, the variation is changed. Numerical data indicating a common random value MR3 is used for pattern type determination. This reduces the amount of processing in the processing (for example, the main-side random value updating processing in step S14 shown in FIG. 29) executed to update the numerical data indicating the random value MR3, thereby reducing the program amount. Can be planned.

  The production control CPU 120 performs the first hold display increase update setting in step S154 shown in FIG. 41, and performs the second hold display increase update setting in step S158, so that the hold memory count notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is performed. If any one of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command, which is the starting opening winning designation command, has been normally received when the is received, for example, as shown in FIG. In the start winning memory display area 5H, the first reserved memory number which 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 one based on the establishment of the second start condition. The second reserved memory number, which is the number of stored pending data in the 2 special figure reserved storage unit 151B, can be displayed in an identifiable manner. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain the progress of a game correctly.

  Further, the CPU 103 causes the first start winning prize designation command to be transmitted based on the transmission setting in step S206 shown in FIG. 31, and then causes the pending storage number notification command to be transmitted based on the transmission setting in step S208. In addition, after the second start winning a prize opening designation command is transmitted based on the transmission setting in step S215, the pending storage number notification command is transmitted based on the transmission setting in step S217. Here, in a case where it is possible to specify which one of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied by one production control command together with the total reserved memory number that is the total stored number of the reserved data, for example, the total reserved When the upper limit value of the stored number is “8”, it is necessary to prepare a total of 16 types of effect control commands of 8 types corresponding to the case where the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied. . On the other hand, if an effect control command that can specify which of the first start condition and the second start condition is established and an effect control command that can specify the total number of reserved memories are prepared separately, the first It is only necessary to prepare a total of 10 types of effect control commands, that is, two types of effect control commands that can specify the start condition and the second start condition, and eight types of effect control commands that allow the total number of reserved memories to be specified. The types of commands prepared in advance and the storage capacity of the command table can be reduced.

  The production control CPU 120 performs display update setting when no start opening designation is specified in step S159 shown in FIG. 41, so that when the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, the start opening prize designation is performed. Based on the determination that neither the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command that is the command has been received, the display mode of the hold storage display in the start prize storage display area 5H is predetermined. The display mode is changed to a gray display as shown in FIG. 42B, for example, so that the total reserved memory number can be specified, but the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number cannot be specified. Can be displayed. As a result, it is possible to easily recognize that an abnormality has occurred in the command transmission / reception operation performed for displaying the total number of reserved memories that is the total number of stored pending data.

  Based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, the CPU 103 executes the small hit release pre-processing in step S118 and the small hit release process in step S119 shown in FIG. As in the case of the two round big hit state, the variable winning operation for changing the special variable winning device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is executed. Then, when the small hit gaming state ends, for example, by not changing the state of the probability change flag or the short time flag in the small hit end processing of step S120 shown in FIG. 30, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not changed. . Thereby, even when the normal state continues, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for being controlled to the certain change state and improve the game entertainment.

  The production control CPU 120 checks the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation button 30 in the decorative symbol variation process of step S162 shown in FIG. 43, and corresponds to the operation detection signal being turned on. The effect operation in the notice effect is changed by switching the notice effect control pattern. Thereby, the notice effect according to the operation by the player is possible, and the game interest can be improved.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S555 shown in FIG. 46 when the specific effect of “simulated ream” is executed, thereby combining the temporary stop symbols that become any one of the spurious chance chances GC1 to GC8. To decide. Thereby, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by performing various performance operations while preventing an increase in the control burden for controlling the progress of the game by the CPU 103 or the like on the main board 11 side.

  When the “slip” specific effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of step S553 shown in FIG. . Thereby, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by performing various performance operations while preventing an increase in the control burden for controlling the progress of the game by the CPU 103 or the like on the main board 11 side.

  In response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol becoming the reach state, the effect control CPU 120 first uses the final stop symbol determining table 162A in the process of step S506 shown in FIG. The decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R other than the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C to be stopped are determined. Thereafter, the final stop symbol determination table 162B is used to determine the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C where the decorative symbol is finally stopped and displayed. In addition, in response to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols does not reach the reach state, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to the final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160C and the left / right appearance determination table in the process of step S505 shown in FIG. By determining the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed with reference to 161, the combination of reach and jackpot is not achieved, and even if it is not the reach combination or jackpot combination, the pseudo consecutive chances shown in FIG. GC1 to GC8, development chances HC1 to HC8 shown in FIG. 3B, sudden chances TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. 3C, and a certain non-reach combination as shown in FIG. Determine the combination of finalized decorative symbols. Thereby, it can prevent giving a player a misunderstanding about whether a special effect is performed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, when there is a first hold memory that is a jackpot change jackpot only in the probability change state in the probability change state, the fact is notified by a hold memory display or a notice effect, but in the probability change state, (1 ) When there is a first pending memory that is a normal big hit only during the probability change state, (2) When there is a first pending memory that is a probability big hit only during the normal state, and (3) First hold that is a normal big hit only during the normal state When there is a memory, the fact may be notified by a hold memory display or a notice effect. As a notice effect in this case, for example, an effect display that prompts the launch of a game ball may be displayed.

  For example, the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 7 are examples, and the assignment of the random value MR1 is not limited to this. In the setting of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, in the normal state, when the random value MR1 is “7”, it is determined as “big hit”, and in the probability variation state When the random value MR1 is “7”, “27”, “37”, “47”, it is determined to be “big hit”. That is, when the random value MR1 is “7”, it is determined as “big hit” in the normal state and the probability variation state. For example, like the first special figure display result determination table 220A and the second special figure display result determination table 220B shown in FIGS. 61A and 61B, the random number MR1 is “8” in the normal state. Sometimes, it is determined as “big hit”, and in the probability variation state, it may be determined as “big hit” when the random value MR1 is “7”, “27”, “37”, “47”. In this way, it is possible to provide a case where only the normal state is “big hit” and only the probability variation state is “big hit”.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot type determination table is common regardless of the gaming state, but in the probability variation state, the jackpot type determination table 221 having different determination value assignments as shown in FIG. 61 (C) is used. You may make it do. In step S353 of FIG. 33, the big hit type is determined (winning determination) using the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8 in the normal state and the big hit type determination table 221 in the probability variation state.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display result is determined, and when the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is determined. However, the variable display result and the big hit type are simultaneously determined. You may do it. In this case, first special figure display result determination tables 222A to 226A as shown in FIGS. 62 (A) to (D), FIGS. 63 (A) to (D), FIGS. 64 (A) and 64 (B), 2 Using the special figure display result determination tables 222B to 226B, the variable display result and the jackpot type are determined based on the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result. In addition, the winning determination is performed using these tables.

  The first special figure display result determination table 222A and the second special figure display result determination table 222B are examples when the big hit type is “probable big hit” or “normal big hit”. The first special figure display result determination table 223A and the second special figure display result determination table 223B are examples when the big hit types are “probable big hit”, “normal big hit”, and “surprise big hit”. The first special figure display result determination table 224A and the second special figure display result determination table 224B are examples of cases where the big hit type is “probable big hit” or “normal big hit”, and only the normal state is “big hit”. This is an example in the case where a judgment value that is “big hit” is provided only in the probability variation state. The first special figure display result judgment table 225A and the second special figure display result judgment table 225B are examples of cases where the big hit types are “probable big hit”, “normal big hit”, and “surprise big hit”, and the normal state This is an example in the case of providing a judgment value that is “big hit” only, and “big hit” only in the probability variation state. The first special figure display result judgment table 226A and the second special figure display result judgment table 226B are used when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “normal big hit”, “surprise big hit”, “two round normal big hit”. This is an example in the case of providing a judgment value “big hit” only in the normal state and “big hit” only in the probability variation state.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, it is notified that there is a reserved memory that is a probable big hit by a reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H or a notice effect using a character. Such notification may be continuously notified while there is a reserved memory that is a probable big hit, or may be notified when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, notification may not be performed during the big hit gaming state, but a notice effect may be performed on the condition that the big hit gaming state has ended. By doing so, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the production after the big hit. Conversely, an effect may be executed that suggests that there is an on-hold memory that is a promising big hit during the big hit gaming state. By performing such an effect, it is possible to suggest that the big hits are continuous, and the player's expectation is improved.

  In the above embodiment, the pseudo-continuous execution count counter 201 and the pseudo-continuous three execution count counter 202 count the number of appearances during variable display of 1000 times, and the pseudo-continuous appearance rate according to the count value. For example, the variation counter 203 is reset when the pseudo continuous variation is executed, and the variable number of times since the pseudo continuous variation is last executed is counted by the variation counter 203. The appearance rate of the pseudo-continuous may be varied according to the count value. For example, when the count value is smaller than a predetermined reference value, the appearance rate of the pseudo-continuous may be improved. Further, when the count value is larger than a predetermined reference value, the appearance rate of the pseudo-continuous may be reduced. In this way, it is possible to adjust the appearance rate of the entire pseudo-ream. Further, a plurality of reference values in this case may be provided so that the appearance rate can be adjusted more finely.

  In the above embodiment, the number of appearances is counted for each execution count by the pseudo-continuous execution count counter 201 and the pseudo-continuous execution count counter 202. However, only the appearance count of the pseudo-continuation is counted. Alternatively, only the number of appearances of a specific number of executions may be counted.

  In addition, when there is a fluctuation pattern that does not reach after the pseudo-continuous, the determination of the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous and the determination of the reach are performed separately. The determination rate may be different. By doing so, the player's expectation and interest can be attracted not only to the number of executions of the pseudo-ream, but also to the presence and type of reach, so the interest of the game is improved.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 48B and 48C, when the number of times of pseudo continuous execution determined on the main board 11 side is 2, the side of the effect control board 12 If the number of pseudo-continuous executions determined on the side of the main board 11 is 3, then it is determined that the execution is not performed twice or twice. That is, in the production control board 12 side, the case where it is determined to be equal to or less than the number of pseudo continuous executions determined on the main board 11 side has been described. It may be possible to determine the number of times that is greater than the number of pseudo-continuous executions determined on the substrate 11 side. For example, when the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous determined on the side of the main board 11 is 2, when the number is determined to be 3 on the side of the effect control board 12 and determined on the main board 11 side without the pseudo-continuous In addition, it may be determined that the pseudo control series is executed twice on the side of the effect control board 12.

  Further, the determination ratio of the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous may be varied depending on whether the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit. Further, the determination ratio of the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous may be varied depending on the number of rounds of big hits. By doing so, it is possible to improve the expectation of whether it will be probable or the number of advantageous rounds depending on the number of executions of the pseudo-ream, so that the effect of the pseudo-ream can be improved. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the specific effects “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” are executable, but other specific effects may be executable. FIG. 65 shows that the specific effect of “slip” is executed when the specific effect is not executed among the cases where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”, or when the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect is executed. In this case, a display operation example in the case where a specific effect of “end of development opportunity eye” is executed is shown. In FIG. 65 (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. 65B, the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. Thereafter, when the specific effect is not executed, the display is as shown in FIGS. 65C1 and 65C, and when the “slip” specific effect is executed, it is shown in FIGS. 65E1 to E4. When the specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, the display is as shown in FIGS. 65 (D1) to (D6), and when the specific effect of “end of development chance” is executed. 65 (F1) to (F6) are displayed.

  FIG. 66 shows a display operation example in the case where the specific effect of “intro” is executed among the cases where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. In FIG. 66 (A), for example, the decorative symbols are displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for “left”, “middle”, and “right” in response to the start of variation of special symbols in the special symbol game. The fluctuation starts. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 66B, the decorative symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the “right” decorative symbol is displayed. In the area 5R, the decorative symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped (temporarily stopped), and the character image CH1 is displayed at a display position corresponding to the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. The character image CH1 may be any character image that appears as an effect image in a reach effect that is executed when the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state later.

  Subsequently, for example, as shown in FIG. 66 (C), after the effect display is performed to update the decorative symbols temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. For example, as shown in FIG. 66 (D), in accordance with the change of the character image CH1, in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the update display to the decorative symbol indicating the number “4” is “right”. In the decorative symbol display area 5R, update display to the decorative symbol indicating the number “3” is performed. Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 66 (E), after the effect display that further updates the decorative symbols updated and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R is performed, For example, as shown in FIG. 66 (F), in accordance with the change of the character image CH1, in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the updated display of the decorative symbol indicating the number “2” is changed to the “right” decorative symbol. In the symbol display area 5R, an update display to the decorative symbol indicating the number “1” is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 66 (G), the decorative symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are updated in accordance with the change of the character image CH1. For example, as shown in FIGS. 66 (H) to 66 (K), in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol indicating the number “2” is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, decorative symbols indicating numbers “1” to “3” are updated and displayed in a predetermined order. Thereafter, in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, for example, as shown in FIG. 66 (L), an effect display that updates the decorative symbol is performed, and then “3” as shown in FIG. 66 (M). A decorative symbol indicating the number is temporarily stopped. When the specific effect of “intro” is finished in this way, for example, as shown in FIG. 66 (N), after the character image CH1 is erased, the fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed (final stop display).

  FIG. 67 shows a display operation example when the specific effect of “intro” is executed among the cases where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. In the display operation example shown in FIG. 67, the same effect display as in FIGS. 66 (A) to (L) is performed in the portions of FIGS. 67 (A) to (L). Thereafter, in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, for example, as shown in FIG. 67M, the decorative symbol indicating the number “2” is temporarily stopped and displayed, so that the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L is displayed. The variable display state becomes the reach state together with the decorative symbols that are temporarily displayed at. When the specific effect of “intro” is completed in this way, for example, as shown in FIG. 67 (N), after the character image CH1 is erased, a reach effect corresponding to the change of the variable display state to the reach state is started. After that, a confirmed decorative pattern that becomes a reach combination, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a jackpot combination, and the like are stopped and displayed (final stop display).

  Further, as one aspect of the “pseudo train” or one aspect of the special effect, an effect combining “pseudo train” and “slip” may be prepared. That is, after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, two or more decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “left”) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbols in the temporarily displayed decorative symbol display areas In the display area (for example, the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), the decorative symbols are changed again and then stopped and displayed. Thereafter, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, At 5R, the decorative symbols constituting any of the pseudo-continuous chance items GC1 to GC8 may be temporarily stopped, and an effect (sliding pseudo-continuous effect) may be prepared in which all the decorative symbols are changed again. Such a sliding pseudo-continuous effect is set so as to be selectable in the specific effect pattern determination table as shown in FIGS. 27A to 27C, for example, and slips in the symbol variation control table shown in FIG. It is only necessary to prepare a symbol variation control pattern for executing a pseudo-continuous effect.

  FIG. 68 shows a display operation example in the case where the sliding pseudo-continuous effect is executed among the cases where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. As shown in FIG. 68 (A), the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are shown in FIG. 68 (B). In this way, the variation starts in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, as shown in FIG. 68 (C), the decorative symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, as shown in FIG. 68 (D). In the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, the decorative symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped (temporarily stopped), and then the “right” decorative symbol display area is displayed as shown in FIG. The decoration pattern is changed again at high speed at 5R. In FIG. 68 (D), for example, the player outputs a signal from the speaker 8 informing that the player is in a reach state, and makes the player recognize that the pseudo continuous variation is not executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 68 (F), after the decorative symbol that becomes the pseudo consecutive chance GC3 is temporarily stopped, the decorative symbol is displayed in FIG. 68 (G), all decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Fluctuate again. As shown in FIGS. 58 (H) and (I), the decorative symbols indicating the number “3” are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. As a result, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, reach production or the like is started, and then the fixed decorative symbol (FIG. 68 (K)) that becomes the reach combination or the fixed decorative symbol (FIG. 68 (J) that becomes the jackpot combination). )) Etc. is displayed as a stop (final stop display).

  In addition, in the specific effect of “pseudo ream”, an effect of changing the hold storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H when performing the pseudo ream fluctuation may be prepared. FIG. 69 shows a display operation example of the effect of changing the reserved storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H when executing the pseudo continuous fluctuation in the specific effect of “pseudo ream”. As shown in FIG. 69 (A), the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are shown in FIG. 69 (B). In this way, the variation starts in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. At this time, in order to show that the variable display has been executed by depleting the special figure reserved memory number, one of the reserved memory displays in the start winning memory display area 5H is reduced and displayed in FIG. 69 (C). As shown, the reduced storage display is erased. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 69 (D), decorations indicating numbers “6”, “5”, and “1” that are lost combinations in a predetermined order such as “left” → “right” → “middle”. The symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 69 (E), variation starts in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Similarly, the start winning memory display area 5H One of the stored storage displays is reduced and displayed, and the reduced stored display is deleted as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 69 (G), decorative symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “2”, and “1” are sequentially stopped and displayed in a predetermined order such as “left” → “right” → “middle”. By performing (temporary stop display), the decorative symbol that becomes the pseudo-continuous chance GC1 is temporarily stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 69 (H). Fluctuate. The variation at this time is a pseudo-continuous variation that does not consume the special figure reserved memory number, but one of the reserved memory displays in the start winning memory display area 5H is reduced and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 69 (I), the reduced storage display is returned to the normal size, and the pseudo continuous fluctuation is continued. In this way, the reduced display of the hold storage display returns to the normal size, so that the player can notice that the pseudo continuous variation is made, and the effect of the pseudo continuous variation is improved. Interest is improved. An effect for changing the hold storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H is set to be selectable in the specific effect pattern determination table 164B shown in FIG. 27B, for example, and the symbol variation shown in FIG. It is only necessary to prepare a symbol variation control pattern for executing a sliding pseudo-continuous effect in the control table. Moreover, it is good also as another process by adding the process etc. which the production | presentation control CPU120 determines the presence or absence of execution.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 performs the processing in steps S504, S505, and S506 shown in FIG. 44, the processing in steps S510, S512, and S513 shown in FIG. It is assumed that the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined by executing the processing of steps S553 and S555 shown in FIG. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an effect operation that becomes a notice effect during variable display of decorative symbols by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the effect operation, for example. 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 may be performed in a shared manner.

  As an example, a display control board 16 as shown in FIG. 70 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, for example, based on a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12, makes a notice effect during variable display of decorative symbols. It is also possible to determine whether or not to perform an effect operation to be performed, and to determine which of a plurality of types of effect operations to be a notice effect. Alternatively, the display control CPU 140 performs at least a part of the processing in steps S504, S505, and S506 shown in FIG. 44, the processing in steps S510, S512, and S513 shown in FIG. 45, and the processing in step S553 shown in FIG. By executing the process, all or part of the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be determined. 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 CPU 120 for effect control in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is performed. Any part of them may be executed. Thus, when a plurality of control boards are provided to control the rendering operation, the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the control of the audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. The process for determining the control content of various effect operations, such as the process for determining the content and the process for determining the control content of the lighting operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like, is executed on any control board. Any combination may be used.

  Moreover, you may make it perform notification effect other than having demonstrated in the said embodiment. For example, based on the fact that the winning variation pattern notification command D200H indicating that the determination result of the variation pattern at the time of winning a prize is super reach is received from the main board 11 side, the effect control CPU 120 performs the notice effect setting processing. Then, a super reach notice effect screen for notifying that it will be super reach may be displayed.

  FIG. 71 is a diagram showing an example of a super reach notice screen. For example, when the number of variable displays before reaching the super reach is three, as shown in FIG. 71A, a predetermined character is displayed on the image display device 5, and “super Displays a character string that warns of the occurrence of super-reach such as “reach may”.

  Further, when the number of variable displays until super-reach is two, a predetermined character is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. Displays a character string that warns of the occurrence of super reach, such as "Super Reach".

  Further, when the number of times of variable display until super reach is one, that is, when super reach is reached in the next variable display, as shown in FIG. And a character string for notifying the occurrence of super reach such as “Let's be super reach next time” as a character line.

  In the winning determination process shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, by determining the random value MR2-2 or the random value MR3 regardless of the number of the stored information, a specific variation pattern (variation pattern with super reach) is determined. Prefetching can be performed. Furthermore, based on the result, a notice effect as shown in FIG. 71 can be executed.

  In the above embodiment, in the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the big hit type determination disturbance is different from the big hit type of “fourth big hit”. It has been described that the numerical value MR2-1 is not assigned. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the random value MR2-1 for determining the big hit type is assigned to the big hit type of “the fourth big hit”. You may do it. In this case, depending on whether the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”, the number of random number MR2-1 for jackpot type determination assigned to the jackpot type of “fourth jackpot” is determined. By differentiating, when determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition, and setting the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. The ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “fourth big hit” may be different depending on the case of determination.

  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.

  In the above embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the notice pattern type in step S580 shown in FIG. 51, after determining the notice pattern type including the presence or absence of the notice effect, the notice is notified in step S584. It has been described that the pattern is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the presence / absence of the notice effect, the type of the notice pattern and the decision of the notice pattern may be determined in a single process. When it is determined that there is an effect, the type of the notice effect may be determined. Further, the CPU 103 may determine the presence / absence of the notice effect, the notice pattern type, and the notice pattern on the main board 11 side. For this purpose, a process similar to the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 51 may be executed on the main board 11 side.

  In the above embodiment, when the production control CPU 120 determines the final stop symbol of the reach combination in step S506 shown in FIG. 44, the stop is aligned with the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. The decorative symbols to be displayed are determined, and the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, and the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. It was explained that the difference in design was also determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the decorative symbol display area 5C stops display, and the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R stop display. For example, the CPU 103 may determine the design difference from the decorative design on the main board 11 side along with the determination of the variation pattern, and notify the effect control board 12 side by a predetermined effect control command.

  In the above embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the final stop symbol of the non-reach combination in step S505 shown in FIG. 44, refer to the final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160C and the left and right outcome determination table 161. 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 displayed. You may make it determine the symbol difference with the fixed decoration symbol in 5C, 5R with reference to a predetermined | prescribed determination table.

  In the above embodiment, as the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 30, the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 36 is executed regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. Explained. 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, and the variation pattern type is selected from a plurality of types. It is also possible to determine whether or not one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In this case, the process for determining the variation pattern type and the process for determining the variation pattern are varied depending on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, while the variation pattern type The numerical data indicating the random number value SR3 for determination and the numerical data indicating the random value SR4 for determining the variation pattern are common numerical data regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. May be used.

  For example, as a variation pattern type determination table such as a big hit variation pattern type determination table, a small hit variation pattern type determination table, a reach variation pattern type determination table, or a non-reach variation pattern type determination table, the first start condition and the second Depending on which of the start conditions is satisfied, the allocation of the random value SR3 for determining the variation pattern type for each variation pattern type may be prepared in advance. Then, in the variation pattern setting process executed in response to the establishment of the first start condition, a variation pattern type determination table corresponding to the establishment of the first start condition is selected as a use table, and a random value for determining the variation pattern type Based on SR3, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types. On the other hand, in the variation pattern setting process executed in response to the establishment of the second start condition, a variation pattern type determination table that is different from the case in which the first start condition is established according to the establishment of the second start condition. As a use table, the variation pattern type may be determined as one of a plurality of types based on the random value SR3 for variation pattern type determination common to the case where the first start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, regarding the determination processing for determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach state, different processing is 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 to reach the reach state is made different depending on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, while the numerical data indicating the reach determination random value MR2-2. For example, the common numerical data may be used regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. Further, for example, in place of the process in step S249 shown in FIG. 34 in the above embodiment, as a process for determining the jackpot 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 processing for determining the jackpot type is different depending on whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, while the numerical data indicating the random number MR2-1 for determining the jackpot type For example, the common numerical data may be used regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11 side. However, on the main substrate 11 side, only the variable display result and the special diagram variation time are determined, and the special diagram variation is determined. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the change pattern type and the change pattern corresponding to the time on the effect control board 12 side.

  In the above embodiment, when a specific effect of “pseudo ream” is executed, a decorative pattern constituting any one of the pre-defined pseudo ream chances GC1 to GC8 as shown in FIG. Although the stop display is made, the temporary stop display may be made with an arbitrary combination of misses. Similarly, the development chance items HC1 to HC8 shown in FIG. 3B and the odd chance items TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. 3C are also predetermined combinations, but are arbitrary combinations. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the small hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, and the game state is not changed after the small hit game state ends. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is controlled to the second round big hit state based on the fact that the big hit type is “fourth big hit” (“surprise”), and the two round big hit state is ended. In the following description, it is assumed that the state is controlled to a certain change state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of or in addition to the case where the big hit type is “accurate” or the variable display result is “small hit”, A case of “suddenly normal” may be provided. As an example, “suddenly short time” and “suddenly normal” are included in the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. In this case, the jackpot type determination table 131 includes table data that assigns the random number MR2-1 for determining the jackpot type to the “suddenly short” or “sudden normal” jackpot type in accordance with the variable special figure designation buffer value. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that it may be. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short”, the two round big hit state is controlled in the same way as the big hit type is “surprise”, and the two round big hit state ends. After that, unlike the case where the big hit type is “accuracy”, it is controlled to the short time state. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “suddenly normal”, the two round big hit state is controlled in the same way as when the big hit type is “surprise”, and the two round big hit state ends. After that, unlike the case where the jackpot type is “surprise”, the normal state is controlled. Thereby, a player's expectation with respect to the gaming state controlled after the end of the two round big hit state can be enhanced, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  When such “sudden shortening” and “sudden normal” are provided, a variation pattern type and variation pattern different from those other than “sudden shortening” and “sudden normal” may be determined. As a result, although the big hit type is “suddenly short” or “suddenly normal”, the same effect operation as in the case of being controlled to the 15 round big hit state is performed despite being controlled to the 2 round big hit state. It can prevent the player from feeling distrust. In addition, when the big hit type is "Suddenly short" or "Suddenly normal", when the variable display result is "Small hit", or when the big hit type is "Sudden", the common variation pattern type It may be possible to make a decision. As a result, when determining the fluctuation pattern, the big hit type is “Suddenly short” or “Suddenly normal”, or the variable display result is “Small hit” or the big hit type is “Abrupt”. Regardless of whether this is the case, a common variation pattern determination table can be used, and the data capacity can be reduced.

  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. The high base state and the 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" to "fourth 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 is finished. You may be made to do. As another example, depending on whether the big hit type is “first big hit” to “fourth 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 ends. The ratios to be used may be different from each other.

  When the big hit type is “Crush Probability”, when determining the variation pattern type to be one of multiple types, whether to control to the high probability high base state or the high probability low base state after the big hit gaming state ends Accordingly, different variation pattern types may be determined. As an example, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” in step S249 shown in FIG. 34, it is determined whether to control to the high probability high base state or the high probability low base state after the big hit gaming state is finished. A determination process is performed to At this time, if it is determined to control to the high accuracy low base state, the common variation pattern type is determined when the big hit type is “surprise” and the variable display result is “small hit”. . On the other hand, when it is determined to control to the high-accuracy and high-base state, it is sufficient to determine the dedicated variation pattern type only when the big hit type is “surprise”. As a result, when the big hit type is “surprise” and the high probability low base state is reached after the big hit gaming state is finished, the variable display result is displayed as an effect operation during variable display of the decorative pattern or an effect operation in the two round big hit state. After the production operation common to the case of “small hit” is performed, the highly accurate and low base state can be obtained. On the other hand, if the big hit type is "surprise" and the high hit high base state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends, the big hit type is "surprise" After the dedicated performance operation is performed only in the case of “

  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, and for example, it is possible to specify a variation pattern and a variable display result (any one of “losing”, “small hit”, “big hit”, and a big hit type in the case of “big hit”). One kind of effect control command may be used. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands.

  For example, when the big hit type is “third big hit” (15 round probability variable big hit), the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are effective. After temporarily displaying a decorative pattern that is a normal jackpot combination on the line, for example, the same decorative pattern is arranged in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be changed again in the state, and a promotion effect may be executed in which either a decorative symbol that is a promising big hit combination or a decorative symbol that is a normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). . For such promotion effects, after changing the decorative symbols that were temporarily stopped and displayed again, the promotional promotion failure effect during the stop that displays the fixed decorative symbols that normally become a big hit combination, and the decorative symbols that were displayed temporarily stopped are changed again. And a promotion effect during change that stops and displays a confirmed decorative symbol that becomes a promising big hit combination after being performed. Further, such promotion effects may be executed at an arbitrary timing such as during variable display execution, during a big hit, or after the big hit ends. As another example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect image indicating the roulette game is displayed without displaying the decorative design in the display area of the image display device 5. At this time, the ball thrown into the rotating roulette enters the “even number” in the big hit promotion promotion effect and displays the effect image of “Sorry!”, While the successful promotion to the big hit hits the rotating roulette. It is also possible to display the effect image of “odd change” when the ball enters “odd number”.

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

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

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

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pseudo | simulation continuous chance eyes, the development chance eyes, and the chances of surprise. 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 table for special figure display result determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for reach determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern classification determination table for winning. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern classification determination table for loss. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for winning. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss. 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 final stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a left-right output determination table. It is a figure which shows the non-reach combination which does not become a final stop symbol. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the final stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the final stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the temporary stop symbol in a pseudo | simulation continuous change. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a notice pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a notice pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a control pattern table. 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 the determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of the number of times of large winning a prize opening | release opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 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 decoration design fluctuation | variation setting 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 specific production | presentation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pseudo | simulation continuous setting process. It is a figure which shows the data used in a pseudo | simulation continuous setting process. It is a figure which shows a sub fluctuation pattern table. It is a figure which illustrates the timing chart of a sub fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation of the notice effect during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows modifications, such as a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the modification of the special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the modification of the special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the modification of the special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of the decoration design of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of the decoration design of a modification. It is a figure which shows the structural examples, such as various control boards in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of the decoration design of a modification.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 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 140 ... Display control CPU

Claims (7)

First variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of first identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a first start area provided in the game area, and for deriving and displaying a display result; A second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of second identification information, each of which can be identified based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a second start area provided in the game area, and for deriving and displaying a display result; The first variable display means and the second variable display means perform variable display one by one, and the first identification information in the first variable display means or the first variable display means in the second variable display means When the display result of the variable display of the second identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result, control is performed to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and the display result is determined in advance among the specific display results. When obtained was a special display that said A specific display result becomes probability controllable gaming machine to a high probability state for improved than normal probability state after the specific game state is completed,
When the game medium passes through the first starting area, it is determined whether to control to the specific gaming state and whether to control to the high probability state when controlling to the specific gaming state. Information is stored as first reserved storage information within a predetermined upper limit number, and whether or not to control to the specific gaming state when the gaming medium passes through the second starting area, and to the specific gaming state A holding storage means for storing information for specifying whether to control to the high probability state when controlling as second holding storage information within a predetermined upper limit number;
In the normal probability state, whether or not the first reserved memory information indicates controlling to the specific gaming state, and whether to control to the high probability state when controlling to the specific gaming state Normal determination data for determining whether or not, in the high probability state, whether or not the first reserved storage information indicates control to the specific gaming state, and control to the specific gaming state Determination data storage means for storing high-accuracy determination data for determining whether or not control to the high probability state is indicated.
The suspension is performed when the specific gaming state is not controlled and variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information is not executed in the first variable display means and the second variable display means. The variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means is controlled based on the first hold storage information stored in the storage means, or in the second variable display means based on the second hold storage information The variable display of the second identification information is controlled, and the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means based on the second reserved storage information is changed to the first variable display based on the first reserved storage information. Variable display control execution means for performing priority over variable display of the first identification information in the means;
In the high-probability state, it is determined to control to the specific gaming state and to the high-probability state according to the high-probability determination data, but according to the normal-time determination data, the specific gaming state If there is the first pending storage information determined not to be controlled, the variable game display is terminated before the variable display from which the specific display result corresponding to the specific game state is derived and displayed. Notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect indicating that
A gaming machine comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notice effect executing means executes an effect that prompts a player to stop sending the game medium to the game area as the notice effect. A notice effect determining means for determining the notice effect to be executed by the notice effect executing means from a plurality of types;
The notification effect determining means determines using the selection data set so that the determination ratio of the notification effect is different according to the content indicated by the first reserved storage information that is the target of the notification effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. A variable display device that performs variable display of decoration identification information in conjunction with variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means and the second identification information in the second variable display means;
Random number extracting means for extracting a variable display determining random number for determining a variable display pattern of the decoration identification information in the variable display device when a game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area; ,
Variable display pattern determination means for determining the variable display pattern of the decoration identification information using the variable display determination random number and determination value data in which determination values are assigned to a plurality of types of variable display patterns;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of the decoration identification information in the variable display device based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means;
The variable display determination random number and the determination value extracted by the extraction means based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first start area or the second start area before the determination by the variable display pattern determination means. Start determination means for determining whether the variable display pattern of the decoration identification information is a specific variable display pattern among a plurality of types of variable display patterns using data;
In the variable display that ends before starting the variable display of the decoration identification information determined to be the specific variable display pattern based on the determination that the specific variable display pattern is the start determination means, A notification executing means capable of executing an effect to notify that the specific variable display pattern is obtained;
The judgment value data is
For the specific variable display pattern, a common determination value is assigned regardless of the number of the first hold storage information and the second hold storage information stored in the hold storage means,
Different determination values are assigned to variable display patterns other than the specific variable display pattern depending on the number of the first hold storage information and the second hold storage information stored in the hold storage means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: After the notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means, the notice effect is prohibited from executing the notice effect based on the new first stored memory information until the specific gaming state corresponding to the notice effect ends. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising means. As an effect executed in the variable display device, further comprising an effect determining means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information,
The production determining means
A first stage pattern determining means for determining which variable display pattern type is to be executed among a plurality of types of variable display pattern types classified based on the aspect of the variable display pattern;
Second stage pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern to be executed by the effect executing means from among the variable display patterns included in the variable display pattern type determined by the first stage pattern determining means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The notice effect determining means is:
A first stage notice determining means for determining which notice effect belonging to which notice effect type is to be executed among a plurality of kinds of notice effect types classified based on the aspect of the notice effect;
A second stage notice determining means for determining a notice effect to be executed by the notice effect executing means from among the notice effects included in the notice effect type determined by the first stage notice determining means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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