JP2010240308A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve interests in games in a game machine which has a performance mode making it impossible or harder to specify game states. <P>SOLUTION: The performance mode is controlled to a battle mode under the varied probability state. When a 2-round varied probability jackpot occurs under the battle mode, the performance mode is controlled to a chance mode different from the battle mode. When the frequency of the continuation of the jackpot reaches a prescribed value under a high base state (varied probability state or time shortening state), even if the 2-round varied probability jackpot may occur in the battle mode, the battle mode is continued after a performance for the continuation of the battle mode as shown by (1)-(3) is conducted. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more specifically, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information and deriving and displaying a display result, and the display result of the identification information of the variable display means Is controlled to a specific game state in which a round game advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times, and the game state is set to a normal probability state or the specific game state after the specific game state ends. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to a high probability state in which the probability of a display result is higher than the normal 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, if the display result is a special display result (probability variation jackpot) among the specific display results, probability variation control (probability variation control) that improves the probability of becoming a “big hit” after the end of the specific gaming state. A gaming machine that is in a high-probability state (probability change state / special game state) is also provided. Furthermore, after temporarily displaying a non-special display result (usually big hit) other than the special display result as a display result, the variable display of the identification information is resumed, and the special display result or the non-special display result is finally stopped and displayed. There is also a gaming machine that executes a redrawing effect.

  In such a gaming machine, there is a game that performs a battle effect in which a character confronts with a variable display device when in a probability variation game state, and notifies that the probability variation game state continues or the probability variation game state ends by the effect. Proposed. If the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is 15 rounds of probable big hit (15 rounds probable big hit) during the battle mode in which such a battle effect is executed, the battle mode should be continued to be in the probable state. If the number of rounds is 2 rounds probable big hit (2 rounds probable big hit) or normal big hit (2 rounds normal big hit), the game state is changed to a production mode that cannot be specified or is difficult to specify. A gaming machine to be made has also been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-029522 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the second specific gaming state or the third specific gaming state is entered, the gaming state is in an effect mode in which the gaming state cannot be specified or is difficult to specify. There is a possibility that the production mode becomes possible or difficult to specify, and the player is uncomfortable and the interest of the game is lowered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to improve the interest of a game in a gaming machine having an effect mode in which a game state cannot be specified or is difficult to specify.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides variable display means (for example, the image display device 5) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) and derives and displays display results. ), And when the display result of the identification information of the variable display means becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, a jackpot combination), a specific gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times ( For example, a big hit gaming state), and after the specific gaming state is finished, the gaming state is controlled to a normal probability state or a high probability state in which the probability of the specific display result is higher than the normal probability state (for example, the probability variation state). A possible gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1), and the specific gaming state includes at least a first round number (for example, 15 rounds or 7 rounds). A first specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state such as a first big hit or a second big hit) that executes a technique and then shifts to the high probability state, and a second number of rounds that is less than the first round number (eg, two rounds) The second specific gaming state (for example, the big hit game state of the third jackpot), and the second round number of round games, and then the normal probability state. There is a third specific gaming state (for example, a big jackpot gaming state of the fourth jackpot) to be transferred, whether to control to the specific gaming state, and any specific gaming state when controlling to the specific gaming state Prior decision means for deciding whether to control before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed (for example, the CPU 103 performs steps S238, S239, S243, S245, S245) 46) and a specific effect mode in which effects of the same background or character image are continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays in the variable display means after the end of the first specific game state. First effect mode control means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 sets “1” in the mode flag in step S724) that controls to (for example, battle mode), and a predetermined condition (for example, a big hit in the normal state, Thereafter, the counting means for counting the number of times of control to the specific gaming state during the period from the high base state to the low base state except for the big hit gaming state (for example, the part for the effect control CPU 120 to execute the process of step S505) ), And when the first specific game state is entered during the specific effect mode, the first specific game state ends. After the completion, control is made to the specific effect mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets “1” to the mode flag in step S724), and when the third specific game state is entered during the specific effect mode, After the third specific gaming state, the specific effect mode is controlled to a special effect mode in which a common effect can be executed regardless of whether the state is the high probability state or the normal probability state (for example, the effect control CPU 120). Is set to “2” in the mode flag in step S724), and when the second specific game state is entered during the specific effect mode, the number of times counted by the counting means after the end of the second specific game state Is less than the predetermined number of times, the special effect mode is controlled to the special effect mode, and the number of times counted by the counting means is set to the predetermined number of times. If the and a (set to "1" in the mode flag e.g. presentation control CPU120 is at step S724) the second effect mode control means the controlling the specific effect mode.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the proportion of transition to the special performance mode according to the number of times the game is controlled to the specific gaming state under a predetermined condition, thereby reducing the player's discomfort and making the game more interesting. Can be improved.

An operation means (for example, an operation button 30) that can be operated by the player, and the second effect mode control means is configured to perform a predetermined operation on the operation means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs stepping). (When an operation to enter the latent mode is detected in S454), even if the number of times of controlling to the specific gaming state under a predetermined condition has reached the predetermined number of times, the second specific gaming state and In this case, after the end of the second specific gaming state, the special effect mode may be controlled to the special effect mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the latent mode in step S455).
According to such a configuration, the effect according to the player's operation can be executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The counting means may count only the number of times controlled to the first specific gaming state under the predetermined condition.
According to such a configuration, the specific game state (the second specific game state and the third specific game state) having a low game value for the player is not counted, and the specific game state (the first specific game state) having a high game value for the player is not counted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent discomfort caused by counting a specific gaming state having a low gaming value.

When controlling from the specific effect mode to the special effect mode, a predetermined mode end effect (for example, an effect as shown in FIGS. 57 (1) to (4)) is executed, and the number of times counted by the counting means is predetermined. When the number of times has been reached, a specific mode end effect (for example, an effect as shown in FIGS. 57 (1 ′) to (4 ′)) may be executed as the predetermined mode end effect.
According to such a configuration, since the specific mode end effect is executed even when the specific gaming state is disadvantageous to the player, it is possible to reduce the player's discomfort and improve the interest of the game.

Reach control means (for example, for effect control) for deriving and displaying a display result after generating a predetermined reach state in the variable display of the identification information when it is determined by the pre-determining means to control to the specific gaming state The CPU 120 selects the identification information constituting the reach state from a plurality of types of the identification information based on the part in which the processing of steps S508 and S509 to S513 is executed) and the determination result of the prior determination means. Reach identification information determining means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S510 to S513), and the reach identification information determining means is any specific game by the prior determination means. The probability of selecting the identification information constituting the reach state is different according to the determination result of whether to control the state. (E.g., a reach symbol is determined using any one of the battle time reach symbol determination tables 163A to 163D), and the pre-determining means determines to control the first specific gaming state. The specific identification information is determined as the identification information constituting the reach state (for example, the reach symbol determination table 163A is used to determine the reach symbol of “7”), and the pre-determining means determines the third identification information. Identification information other than the specific identification information is determined as the identification information constituting the reach state on the condition that it is determined to control to the gaming state (for example, other than “7” using the battle time reach symbol determination table 163D) Reach design may be determined).
According to such a configuration, the player can be interested not only in the effect in the specific effect mode but also in the display result of the identification information, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

The variable display means establishes a start condition that allows the start of variable display after a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a start area (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A or the normal variable winning ball device 6B) (for example, the CPU 103 Whether or not to control to the specific gaming state in the pre-determining means when the game medium passes through the starting area, and Random number extracting means for extracting a variable display mode determining random number for determining which specific gaming state to control when controlling to the specific gaming state (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S204 or S213) And the third characteristic based on the variable display mode determination random number extracted by the random number extraction unit before the determination by the prior determination unit. The start determination means for determining whether or not the game state is controlled (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S338, S339, S341, and S343) and the start determination means are controlled to the third specific gaming state. In the variable display executed before the start condition of the variable display determined to be controlled to the third specific gaming state is established based on the determination, the control is performed to the third specific gaming state. It may further include a notice effect executing means for executing a notice effect for notifying that the action is to be performed (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S159B).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a notice of being controlled to the third specific gaming state by the notice effect, and the player can pay attention to the notice effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The variable display means establishes a start condition that allows the start of variable display after a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a start area (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A or the normal variable winning ball device 6B) (for example, the CPU 103 Variable display for determining a variable display pattern of the identification information in the variable display means when the game medium passes through the starting area. Variable display pattern random number extraction means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S204 or S213) for extracting a random number for determination, and the start condition is satisfied even though the game medium passes through the start area. The variable display determining random number extracted by the variable display pattern random number extracting means is set to a predetermined upper limit for the variable display not present Storage means for storing as storage information within the range (for example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B), the variable display determination random number, and a plurality of types of variable display patterns A variable display pattern for determining the variable display pattern using determination value data (for example, big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A, 133B or loss variation pattern type determination data 135A) to which a determination value is assigned. The variable display pattern random number is determined based on the determination means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S273 and S276) and the game medium passes through the start area before the determination by the variable display pattern determination means. The variable display pattern using the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction means and the determination value Variable display pattern determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S351) for determining whether or not a screen becomes a specific variable display pattern among a plurality of types of variable display patterns, and the variable display pattern determination means Is executed before the start condition of the variable display determined to become the specific variable display pattern is satisfied based on the determination that the specific variable display pattern (for example, the fluctuation pattern that becomes super reach) is established. In the variable display, there is provided notification executing means (for example, a part in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S542) for executing an effect of notifying that the specific variable display pattern is obtained, and the variable display means Variably displaying the identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S162), the determination value data is not related to the number of the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means for the specific variable display pattern. A common determination value is assigned (for example, as shown in FIG. 31, random values MR3 “91” to “100” are commonly assigned to super reach), and a variable display pattern other than the specific variable display pattern is assigned. Therefore, different determination values may be assigned according to the number of the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means (for example, the assignment is different for non-reach and normal reach as shown in FIG. 31). .
According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify that the specific variable display pattern is obtained before the variable display by the specific variable display pattern is executed. In addition, since the variation pattern other than the specific variable display pattern can be easily determined as a variable display pattern with a short variation time when the number of pending data is large, the frequency of execution of variable display can be increased. A decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine can be prevented.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure for demonstrating transition of production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for special figure display result determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for jackpot classification determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern classification determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern classification determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern classification determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern determination. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for final stop symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for right / left appearance determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for reach design determination. It is a figure which shows the structural examples, such as a battle time reach symbol determination table. It is a figure showing an example of composition of notice selection data. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for battle production pattern determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data holding area for production control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 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 explanatory drawing which shows an example of a specific pattern common range. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the selection setting of the data for a variation pattern classification determination. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding memory increase display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation start command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a reach design determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a battle effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control command processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a mode transfer setting process. It is a figure which shows the display of each specific production. It is a figure which shows the display of each specific production. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the reach determined that it becomes a big hit by the reach design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a continuous notice. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of 2 round jackpot notice. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the image display apparatus in a modification. It is a figure which shows the data for determining the production | presentation control pattern in the modification shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the production mode of a modification. FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a display example of the image display device in the modification shown in FIG. 65. It is a figure which shows the modification of a structure of the data for jackpot classification determination. It is a figure which shows the structural examples, such as various control boards in a modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments 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, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) each identifiable are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In response to the start of either the first special symbol change by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special game, ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the 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 Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. For example, it may be a decoration image showing a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

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

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

  In the display area of the image display device 5, the start winning memory display area 5 H has a plurality of display colors whose display colors are changed from left to right in the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. A display part is provided. When the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, it is normally not One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part among the non-displayed display parts) is changed to blue display. In addition, 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, The display part (the display part adjacent to the right when there is already a red display) is changed to a red display, and if there is a blue display, the blue display is moved to the right one by one. That is, in this embodiment, the hold display (red display) corresponding to the second special figure is displayed on the left side in preference to the hold display (blue display) corresponding to the first special figure. 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 other words, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. 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 the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H. Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening, the special special symbol display area 5I is displayed in blue during execution of the special special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, the changing symbol display area 5I is displayed in red during execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening. That is, with the establishment of the first or second start condition, the display removed from the start winning storage display area 5H is displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. By the display of the changing special symbol display area 5I, the player can grasp which of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is executing the special symbol game. Note that the changing special figure display area 5I may not be provided.

  Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the number of special figure reservation memory | storages is displayed in the upper part of the 1st special symbol display apparatus 4A and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 4B with the start winning memory | storage display area 5H so that identification is possible. A first hold indicator 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.

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

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that change into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilted position by a predetermined solenoid for an electric power accessory (normally And a second start winning opening is formed. As an example, in the 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 so 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 the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Are displayed (variable display) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is 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. The operation button 30 is a dial type button that can be pressed and rotated. In addition, you may provide the direction key which can designate the up-down-left-right direction.

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

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

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

  In the big hit gaming state (7 round big hit state) controlled after the 7 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is a predetermined period which is the first period. A first variable state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player by opening the large winning opening in a period until the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is generated. A round to change to is executed. 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 7 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round that is the open cycle of the big winning opening becomes the second round number (for example, “7”) smaller than the first round number in the 15 round big hit state. A game in a 7-round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “7” is also referred to as a 7-time open game. In such a 7-round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls are obtained.

  Specially variable in each round in the 2nd specified gaming state or the 2nd specified gaming state (2nd round winning game state) as the 3rd specified gaming state controlled after the 2nd round winning game symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game A period during which the winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player (a period during which the big winning opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) is shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state (for example, 0). .5 seconds). In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round becomes a third round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the second round number in the 7 round big hit state. In the 2 round big hit state, it is only necessary to control the number of executions of the round to be the third round number, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the 15 round big hit state or the 7 round big hit state. Good. A game in the round 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 such a two-round big hit state, 15 game balls are obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds) Short. Therefore, the two-round big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which it is practically impossible to get out.

  Further, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1” and “5”, which are the two-round big hit symbol, 2 based on the special symbol indicating the number “1” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. After the round big hit state is over, as one of the special game states, it is controlled to a short time state in which the special symbol change time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. Here, the normal state is a game state other than a special game state such as a big hit game state or a special game state such as a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed) Thus, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the second round jackpot symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is It is referred to as a jackpot symbol (also referred to as “two-round non-probable big hit symbol”).

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

  In the probabilistic state 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. That is, the control other than the probability variation control (probability variation control) is the same in the probability variation state and the short time state. Accordingly, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the player is in the state of probability change or in the time-saving state from the control mode.

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

  In this embodiment, the enemy character is made different depending on whether the variable display is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. That is, when the special symbol variable display result by the first special symbol display device 4A is “big hit”, a battle effect is executed in which the enemy character and the teammate character corresponding to the first special symbol display device 4A fight. Further, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol display device 4B is “big hit”, a battle effect is executed in which the enemy character and the teammate character corresponding to the second special symbol display device 4B fight. The player can recognize in which special symbol display device the variable display result is “big hit” due to the difference in enemy characters.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the effect mode. As shown in FIG. 3, when the first jackpot symbol or the second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in all the production modes, the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state with a ball, and then enters the “battle mode”. That is, the “battle mode” is in a state of probability change. In the “normal mode”, when the third big hit symbol or the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game proceeds to the “chance mode” through the two-round big hit gaming state without a ball. During the “chance mode”, the state is a short time state (after the fourth big hit) or the probability variation state (after the third big hit). During the “chance mode”, the player cannot recognize whether the state is a short-time state or a probabilistic state.

  In the “chance mode”, when the third big hit symbol or the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the “chance mode” is continued. When the special game is executed 30 times in the “chance mode”, if the time-short state is reached, the time-short state is terminated and the mode is shifted to the “normal mode”. On the other hand, if it is in a probabilistic state, it shifts to the “super hot mode”. By shifting from the “chance mode” to the “super hot mode”, the player can recognize that the player is in a promiscuous state.

  When the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the “super hot mode”, the mode shifts to the “chance mode”. When the third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the “super hot mode”, the “super hot mode” is continued.

  When the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the “battle mode”, the mode shifts to the “chance mode”. When the third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the “battle mode”, the mode shifts to the “chance mode” or the “battle mode” continues. As described above, even when the mode is changed from the “battle mode” to the “chance mode”, the player may be in a probable state, so that the player's expectation can be improved.

  Each effect mode is managed by a mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 shown in FIG. That is, the mode flag value is “0” in the normal mode, the mode flag value is “1” in the battle mode, the mode flag value is “2” in the chance mode, In this case, the value of the mode flag is “3”.

  In the display area of the image display device 5 in the “normal mode”, decorative display variable display is performed corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or 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 become a predetermined reach mode (also referred to as “reach pattern”). Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variation symbol”). Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination. Corresponding to the reach mode, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. Or changing the variation of the decorative pattern. Such a change in the character image display, background image display mode, and decorative pattern variation mode is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). A reach that does not involve reach production is called normal reach, and a reach that involves reach production is called super reach. In this embodiment, there are four types of reach modes: reach A (normal reach), reach B (super reach 1), reach C (super reach 2), and reach D (super reach 3) (FIG. 50 reach A). ~ D). Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability”). In this embodiment, the reliability of each reach mode changes according to the total number of reserved memories. For example, in reach D of FIG. 50, when the variable display result is derived and displayed after the character image is displayed as shown in FIG. 50 (F2), whether the derived display result is “big hit” or “ Depending on whether it is “losing”, the facial expression of the character (at the time of big hit: rejoicing, at the time of losing: sadness) may change at the time of derivation display. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Those that perform the same reach production are treated as the same reach mode. In the reach effect display, the variation of the decorative symbol is executed in the decorative symbol display area 5M provided in the display area of the image display device 5. For example, in the decorative symbol display area 5M provided at the corner of the display area, the variation of the decorative symbol having a size smaller than that in the normal reach may be executed.

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

  Corresponding to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being changed to the reach mode after the variable symbol display is started when the special symbol that becomes the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game 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”.

  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. For example, specific effects such as “slip”, “pseudo train”, “intro”, “expansion chance”, and “end of development chance” 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 that fluctuates the decorative design again at 5R (pseudo continuous fluctuation) can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). As an example, in the specific effect of “pseudo-ream”, decorative symbols constituting predetermined pseudo-ream chances are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A temporary stop is displayed. Here, the “left symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed (stopped display or temporary stop display) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the “middle symbol” is displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. The “right symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. Note that the quasi-continuous chances may be determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination.

  In the 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”, decorative symbols constituting predetermined development chances are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A temporary stop is displayed. Therefore, the player's expectation that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state by the temporary stop display of the development chance, and that the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. A feeling is heightened.

  In the 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 “end of development opportunity”, the development chance that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the specific effect “development opportunity” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  In the display area of the image display device 5 in the “battle mode”, the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as in the normal mode described above, The reach effect and the specific effect that are executed in the normal mode (low probability state) are not executed. In the “battle mode”, the variation of the decorative symbols is executed in the decorative symbol display area 5M provided in the display area of the image display device 5. For example, in the decorative symbol display area 5M provided at the corner of the display area, the variation of the decorative symbol having a size smaller than that in the “normal mode” may be executed. In the decorative symbol display area 5M in the “battle mode”, the three decorative symbols corresponding to “left”, “middle”, and “right” simultaneously become fixed decorative symbols and are stopped and displayed. Specifically, a fixed decorative symbol that is a big hit combination corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” is simultaneously stopped and displayed, and a variable combination result corresponding to “losing” is a lost combination. Confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time. In the “battle mode”, the variable display state does not become the reach mode (reach lose) when the variable display result is “lost”. In this way, the “battle mode” simplifies the variable display of the decorative symbols, so that it is easy to concentrate on the effects in the “battle mode”. In the “battle mode”, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5M, and the friendly characters and the enemy characters are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. The battle production that fights. For example, when the big hit combination that becomes the first big hit or the second big hit is stopped and displayed during the “battle mode”, the teammate character performs an effect of winning the enemy character, and then shifts to the big hit gaming state. When the big hit gaming state ends, the “battle mode” continues. When the big hit combination that becomes the third big hit or the fourth big hit is stopped and displayed during the “battle mode”, a battle effect in which the teammate character loses to the enemy character is executed. If the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, then the mode shifts to “chance mode”. When the third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the “chance mode” is entered or the “battle mode” is continued. When the lost combination is stopped and displayed during the “battle mode”, the battle effect is not executed and the “battle mode” continues. In this way, in the “battle mode”, it is possible to recognize that a big hit has been made by the battle effect and the big hit type. In this embodiment, the number of times the battle is won while the “battle mode” is continued (the number of times the first big hit symbol or the second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed: the number of battle wins) is counted. In this embodiment, “being in the battle mode” means that the “battle mode” is being intermittently continued across the big hit gaming state. Then, the number of wins is displayed in the battle victory number display area 5W provided in the display area of the image display device 5. The number of wins is counted continuously when the mode is once changed to the “chance mode” and then changed to the “battle mode” again before becoming the “normal mode”.

  In addition, a promotion effect and a relief effect are executed as one of the effects in the “battle mode”. The promotion effect is an effect that makes it appear that the player has been promoted to the 15 round big hit state corresponding to the first big hit after pretending that the seventh round big hit state corresponding to the second big hit is realized. Such a promotion effect is executed during variable display (during a battle effect), during a big hit gaming state or at the end of a big hit gaming state (during ending). Relief production is a production that makes it appear as if it has won, for example, it appears that it has been defeated by the battle, and the ally revives and wins. Such a relief effect is executed during variable display (during a battle effect), during a big hit gaming state or at the end of a big hit gaming state (during ending). Note that such promotion effects and relief effects may be executed in other effect modes such as the “normal mode”.

  In addition, during the variable display of the special symbol in the “battle mode”, unlike the reach effect that is executed in the normal mode (low probability state), for example, displaying a predetermined character image or message image, etc. Depending on the display mode other than the variable display mode of the decorative symbols, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. In this embodiment, a “pre-battle notice effect” that is a notice effect before the start of the battle effect in the “battle mode” and a “post-battle notice effect” that is a notice effect after the battle effect is started are executed. Is possible.

  In the “pre-battle announcement effect”, before the battle effect is executed in the display area of the image display device 5, an effect display such as a motion of fighting characters or simultaneously displaying a shooting star image is performed. “Pre-battle announcement effect” may also be executed when the variable display result is “losing”. In the “battle mode”, when a “hit” is achieved, an effect of battle between characters (battle effect) is executed, but a pre-battle notice effect that makes it seem that such a battle effect is executed can be executed. As a result, the effects in the “battle mode” become more diverse. The “pre-battle notice effect” has three kinds of notice patterns of notice A, notice B, and notice C with different effects, and each of the notice patterns may be a “hit” (also called “reliability”). ) Are different, and the ratio of which jackpot type is different.

  In the “post-battle announcement effect”, after starting the battle effect in the display area of the image display device 5, an image of cherry blossoms is displayed, and then a part of the body of an ally character or enemy character is displayed. An effect display such as suggesting which character has won is performed. For the “post-battle notice effect”, four types of notice patterns of notice D1, notice D2, notice E1, and notice E2 with different effects are prepared, and the ratio of which jackpot type is different in each notice pattern. . In the notice D1 and notice D2 prepared here, the same notice effect is executed halfway. Further, the same notice effect is executed halfway between the notice E1 and the notice E2. For example, the notice D1 and the notice D2 are the same up to the image where the cherry blossom snowflies, and then the character on which a part of the body is displayed is made different. By doing so, it is not possible to determine whether the notice D1 or the notice D2 or the notice E1 or the notice E2 is reached until the end of the notice effect, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced. Note that a plurality of advance notice patterns that are delayed or advanced with respect to the reference occurrence time by providing a reference occurrence time for the occurrence of the advance notice effect ("post-battle notice effect", "post-battle notice effect"). May be prepared. By preparing such a notice pattern, the generation timing of the notice effect becomes irregular, and an unexpected effect is possible.

  In the display area of the image display device 5 in the “chance mode”, the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as in the normal mode, The reach effect that is executed in the (low probability state) is not executed. Even in the “chance mode”, the variation of the decorative symbols is executed in the decorative symbol display area 5M provided in the display area of the image display device 5. Specifically, a fixed decorative symbol that is a big hit combination corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” is simultaneously stopped and displayed, and a variable combination result corresponding to “losing” is a lost combination. Confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time. Even in the “chance mode”, when the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display state does not become the reach mode (reach loss). In this way, the variable display of decorative symbols is simplified even in the “chance mode” so that it is easy to concentrate on the production in the “chance mode”. In the “chance mode”, the decoration symbol is variably displayed in the decoration symbol display area 5M, and the friend character is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to produce an effect of searching for an enemy character. For example, during the “chance mode”, when the big hit combination that becomes the first big hit or the second big hit is stopped and displayed, the teammate character performs an effect of finding the enemy character, and then shifts to the big hit gaming state. When the big hit gaming state is finished, the mode shifts to “battle mode”. When the jackpot combination that becomes the third jackpot or the fourth jackpot is stopped and displayed during the “chance mode”, an effect that the teammate character fails to find the enemy character is executed, and the “chance mode” is continued. In this way, in the “chance mode”, it is possible to recognize that the teammate character has won a big hit due to the effect of searching for the enemy character and the type of the big hit. In the “chance mode”, when the “chance mode” falls from the “battle mode”, these effects are executed with a background corresponding to the background of the immediately preceding “battle mode”.

  In the “super hot mode”, an effect similar to the “chance mode” is executed, and in order to be distinguishable from the “chance mode”, some of the effects such as the background color are different from the “chance mode”.

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

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

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

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like 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. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring (not shown) for transmitting a command signal for performing opening / closing drive control such as a solenoid for an ordinary electric accessory and a solenoid for a prize winning door.

  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 leading bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the leading 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 and the variation time.

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

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop designation 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. Since the variation time is notified by the variation pattern designation command, it is possible to determine the symbol stop timing on the side of the effect control board 12, but by transmitting such a decorative symbol stop designation command, the side of the effect control board 12 Even if the command is missed for some reason or it has not been received, the decorative design can be stopped reliably. In addition, the structure which does not transmit such a decoration symbol stop designation | designated command may be sufficient.

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

  The command A1XXH is a 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.

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

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

  The command A6XXH is a command for specifying the opening of a big winning opening for two rounds that specifies display of an effect image during a period in which the big winning opening is in an open state in each round, corresponding to the two rounds of big hit state. Command A7XXH designates display of an effect image (for example, an effect image in an interval between rounds) in a period in which the big prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state at the end of each round, corresponding to the two round big hit state 2 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 2 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” or “2”) in the 2 round big hit state. Is set. The commands A1XXH to A2XXH and A4XXH to A7XXH may be used as a common command, and different EXT data may be set depending on the number of round executions. In this way, a common command can be obtained regardless of the type of jackpot (number of rounds), and the number of commands can be reduced.

  The command B1XXH is used to execute 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. In this embodiment, the first start opening winning designation command notifies the determination result using the predetermined determination numerical value at the time of the first start winning that is the time of detecting the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening. Also used as a control command. For example, as shown in FIG. 4 (C), in the first start opening winning designation command, a predetermined determination numerical value (for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type) is a reserved memory number of the special figure game ( Regardless of the number of special figure hold memory), the decorative pattern variation pattern is a specific variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern with super reach), depending on whether it is within or outside the specific pattern common range EXT data is set. More specifically, command B100H notifies that it is outside the specific pattern common range, while command B101H notifies that it is within the specific pattern common range.

  The command B2XXH 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 start winning 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. In this embodiment, the second start opening winning designation command notifies the determination result using the predetermined determination numerical value at the time of the second start winning that is at the time of detecting the game ball that has passed the second start winning opening. Also used as a control command. For example, as shown in FIG. 4C, in the second start opening prize designation command, a predetermined determination numerical value (for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type) is the reserved memory number of the special figure game. Depending on whether the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is a specific variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern with super reach) regardless of (special figure holding memory number) is within the range of the specific pattern common range or out of range Different EXT data is set. More specifically, command B200H notifies that it is outside the specific pattern common range, while command B201H notifies that it is within the specific pattern common range.

  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 unit 151A and the second special figure reserved storage unit 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 determination result notification command for designating variable display results such as special symbols and decorative symbols when winning. In the winning determination result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4D, the winning determination result whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. Different EXT data is set corresponding to the big hit type determination result of whether the big hit type is “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, or “fourth big hit” Is done. More specifically, the command D000H is a winning lose notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command D001H is a winning first jackpot notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the jackpot type is “first jackpot” when the variable display result is “jackpot”. The command D002H is a winning second big hit notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the big hit type is “second big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”. The command D003H is a winning third jackpot notification command indicating a winning determination result that the jackpot type is “third jackpot” when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The command D004H is a winning-time fourth jackpot notification command indicating a winning determination result indicating that the jackpot type is “fourth jackpot” when the variable display result is “big jackpot”.

  In this embodiment, whether or not the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range is notified by the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command, and a winning determination result notification command is issued. However, it is also possible to provide a command capable of notifying whether or not the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range and notifying the winning determination result. Good. In this case, different EXT data may be set in accordance with whether or not the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range and the determination result 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 the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 sends the input of various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 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 main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating each of the random numbers MR4 for determining the variation pattern is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1, MR2, 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, MR3, 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 the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2, MR3, MR3, MR4 is The CPU 103 may be updated by software using a random counter. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

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

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a variable display mode of decorative symbols as a plurality of specific variable display types such as “first big hit” to “fourth big hit”. This is a random value used to determine one of the big hit types, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used for determining the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and for example, in the range of “1” to “100”. 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, and is a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example. Take.

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

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

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

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

  Here, in the setting of the big hit type determination data 131 shown in FIG. 8, depending on whether the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”, the big hit type determination disturbance for each big hit type is determined. The assignment of the numerical value MR2 is different. For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the value (60%) in the range of “1” to “60” among the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is “first jackpot”. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2” while being assigned to the big hit type, a value (5%) in the range of “1” to “5” is selected from the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is assigned to the jackpot type of “first jackpot”. Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the value (5%) in the range of “61” to “65” of the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is “second jackpot”. When the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2” while being assigned to the big hit type, a value (65%) in the range of “6” to “70” is selected from the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is assigned to the jackpot type of “second jackpot”.

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

  Further, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the value (15%) in the range of “66” to “80” of the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is “third jackpot”. It is assigned to the big hit type, and the assignment of the random number MR2 is smaller than “first big hit” (60%). With such a setting, in the normal gaming state, it is possible to reduce the ratio of the “third big hit” having a small value as the big hit gaming state, and to increase the gameability.

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

  The variation pattern type determination data includes, for example, jackpot variation pattern type determination data 133A to 133I shown in FIGS. 9 (A) to (E) and FIGS. 10 (A) to (D). When the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” is made, the variation pattern type determination data for big hits 133A to 133I is used for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the big hit type. The determination data is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3. Any of the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A to 133I is selected as determination data according to the big hit type and the gaming state.

  The big hit variation pattern type determination data (normal state) 133A to 133C indicate that the determination result of the big hit type in the normal state is “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, “fourth big hit” Depending on which one, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is selected from the variation pattern types of normal A3-1, super A3-2 to super A3-5, special A4-1, and special A4-2. It consists of data for determination to be assigned to.

  Here, as an example, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A shown in FIG. 9A and the big hit type is “second big hit”. With the jackpot variation pattern type determination data 133B shown in FIG. 9B, the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination for the variation pattern types of normal A3-1, super A3-2, and super A3-3 is used. The assignment is different. In the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A, the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super A3-4, whereas in the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133B, The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is not assigned to the variation pattern type of the super A3-4. On the other hand, in the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A, the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination is not assigned to the variation pattern type of the super A3-5, whereas in the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133B, The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super A3-5. As described above, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the allocation of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type for each variation pattern type differs depending on the jackpot type, and depending on the jackpot type The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to the different variation pattern types. As a result, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types according to the determination result as to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types, and it is possible to vary the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type. In addition, since the variation patterns that are easily determined differ depending on the variation pattern type, it is possible to indicate to the player an expectation level of 15 round big hit (first big hit) depending on which variation pattern is.

  In particular, in the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133C used when the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, the big hit types such as special A4-1 and special A4-2 are “first”. When it is other than “3 big hits” or “4 big hits”, 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 type of big hit is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, when controlling to the two round big hit state, the 15 round big hit state or the seventh round big hit state The variation pattern type can be determined differently from the case of controlling to the state. In this embodiment, when the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, the common big hit variation pattern type determination data 133C is used, but the big hit type is “first big hit”. It is also possible to prepare determination data in which the allocation of the random value MR3 to the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is “3 big hits” or “4 big hits”. By doing so, it is possible to indicate to the player the degree of expectation that will result in a probable variation state depending on which variation pattern.

  Big hit variation pattern type determination data (short-time state) 133D to 133E indicate that the determination result of the big hit type in the short-time state is “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, “fourth big hit” Depending on which one, the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is composed of determination data assigned to one of the variation pattern types of the time shortening C3-1 and the time shortening C4-1. In this way, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of which one of the types of jackpot types in the short-time state, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied. Can do. Here, the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133D is used when it is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, and the big hit variation pattern when it is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”. Although the type determination data 133E is used, big hit variation pattern type determination data corresponding to each big hit type may be prepared.

  The big hit variation pattern type determination data (probability change state) 133F to 133I indicate that the determination result of the big hit type in the probability change state is “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, “fourth big hit” The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is made up of determination data assigned to any of the variation pattern types of probability variation B3-1, B3-2, B4-1, and B4-2, depending on which one is used. Has been. In this way, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types according to the determination result as to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types in the probability variation state, and to vary the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type Can do.

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

  The variation pattern type determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes loss variation pattern type determination data 135A to 135C shown in FIGS. The variation pattern type determination data for loss 135A to 135C is a determination reference that is used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR3 for determination of the variation pattern type and the total number of reserved storages. It is data. Each of the lost variation pattern type determination data 135A to 135C is selected as determination data depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state, or the probability variation state. That is, the variation pattern type determination data for losing (normal state) 135A is selected in the normal state, and the variation pattern type determination data for losing (probability variation state) 135B is selected in the probable variation state, which is in the time-saving state. In this case, the loss variation pattern type determination data (short time state) 135C is selected. Each of the fluctuation pattern type determination data 135A to 135C for losing uses the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type as a non-reach according to whether the total number of reserved memories is “3” or less or “4” or more. A1-1 to non-reach A1-3, normal A2-1, super A2-2, super A2-3, non-reach B1-1 to non-reach B1-2, non-reach C1-1 to non-reach C1-2 It consists of data for determination assigned to one of the pattern types. The variation pattern types of non-reach A1-1 to non-reach A1-3 in the variation pattern type determination data 135A for loss are variation pattern types whose variable display result is “non-reach loss”. The variation pattern type of normal A2-1 is a variation pattern type in which the variable display result is “reach lose” after normal reach is reached. Further, the variation pattern types of the super A2-2 and the super A2-3 are variation pattern types in which the variable display result is “reach lose” after becoming super reach. Thus, in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display result is set to “non-reach loss” or “reach loss” based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. In addition, it is determined whether the reach mode in the case of “reach lose” is normal reach or super reach. In addition, in the setting of the variation pattern type determination data for loss 135A, when the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is any one of “91” to “100”, at least regardless of the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories. Variable display of decorative symbols with super reach is executed. Note that the variation pattern type determination data for loss 135A to 135C differ in the allocation of determination data depending on whether the total number of reserved memories is “3” or less or “4” or more. The threshold value for different allocation of data for use is not limited to this. Further, although the assignment of the determination data is different depending on whether the total number of reserved memories is “3” or less or “4” or more, this separation may be made finer. For example, all determination data allocations may be made different depending on whether the total number of reserved memories is “0” to “8”.

  The variation pattern determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes jackpot variation pattern determination data 136A to 136C shown in FIGS. 12, 13A, and 13B. The big hit variation pattern determination data 136A to 136C are used to determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the variation pattern type when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”. This is determination data that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR4. Each big hit variation pattern determination data 136A to 136C is selected as determination data according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the big hit fluctuation pattern according to the determination result that the normal big hit fluctuation pattern type is normal A3-1, super A3-2 to super A3-5, special A4-1 to special A4-2. Data for judgment (normal state) 136A is selected, and the jackpot is determined according to the determination result that any one of probability variation B3-1, B3-2, B4-1, B4-2, which is the variation pattern type for jackpot in the probability variation state. The data for determining the big hit fluctuation pattern (probability changing state) 136B is selected, and the data for big hit fluctuation pattern judging is selected according to the determination result that either the short time C3-1 or the short time C4-1 is the short pattern big hit fluctuation pattern type. (Time-short state) 136C is selected. Each jackpot variation pattern determination data 136A to 136C includes a random number MR4 for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit”. It consists of data for determination to be assigned to any of the above. The variation pattern of probability variation 1 and probability variation 2 in the big hit variation pattern judgment data 136B is a variation pattern corresponding to the first big hit or the second big hit, and the variation pattern of the probability variation 3 corresponds to the first big hit. The variation pattern of probability variation 4 and probability variation 5 is a variation pattern corresponding to the third big hit, and the variation pattern of probability variation 6 is the variation pattern corresponding to the fourth big hit. In the certain change state, the production mode is “battle mode” or “chance mode”. In this way, by making it possible to determine the type of jackpot based on the variation pattern, the “control mode” or “chance mode” effect (battle victory, battle defeat, etc.) or mode transition is appropriately executed on the side of the effect control board 12 it can. In addition, the fluctuation pattern of time reduction 1 and time reduction 2 in the fluctuation pattern judgment data 136C for big hit is a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the first big hit or the second big hit, and the fluctuation pattern of time reduction 3 and time reduction 4 is the third big hit. Or, it is a variation pattern corresponding to the fourth big hit. In the short time state, the production mode is “chance mode”. Thus, by making it possible to determine the big hit type by the variation pattern, it is possible to appropriately execute the “chance mode” effect and the mode transition on the effect control board 12 side.

  The variation pattern determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes reach-losing variation pattern determination data 137 shown in FIG. The reach-losing variation pattern determination data 137 indicates that when the variable display result is determined to be “lost”, the variation pattern is changed according to the determination result to reach the reach state. This is determination data that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR4. The variation pattern determination data 137 for reach loss is a random value MR4 for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, when the variable display result of the decorative design is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. It consists of determination data assigned to any one of a plurality of corresponding variation patterns.

  The variation pattern determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138A to 138C shown in FIGS. The non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138A to 138C is determined when the variable display result is determined to be “lost”, and the variation pattern is determined as a variation pattern determination according to a determination result that does not result in the reach state. This is determination data that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR4. Each of the non-reach lose variation pattern determination data 138A to 138C is selected as determination data according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the non-reach loss variation pattern determination data (normal state) 138A is selected in accordance with the determination result indicating that it is one of the non-reach A1-1 to non-reach A1-3, which is the normal non-reach loss variation pattern type. The non-reach loss variation pattern determination data (probability variation state) 138B is selected in accordance with the determination result indicating that the probability variation state non-reach variation pattern type is non-reach B1-1 or non-reach B1-2. The non-reach loss variation pattern determination data (short-time state) 138C is selected according to the determination result indicating that the non-reach C1-1 or non-reach C1-2 is the non-reach variation pattern type in the short-time state. Is done. The non-reach lose pattern variation pattern determination data 138A to 138C is a random pattern MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type, the variable display result of the decorative design is “lost”, and the variable display mode is not “reach”. It consists of determination data assigned to one of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case.

  Here, in the setting of the non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138A shown in FIG. 14B, specific effects such as non-reach 3 and non-reach 4 corresponding to the case of the non-reach A1-3 variation pattern type. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to the variation pattern for executing the above. With such a setting, even when “non-reach loss” occurs, reach A2, reach A3, etc., which are fluctuation patterns in the case of “big hit” shown in FIG. 12, and “reach lose” shown in FIG. In the same manner as the reach loss A2, reach lose A3, and the like, which are fluctuation patterns in the case, it is possible to execute an effect operation as a specific effect. In addition, in the setting of the non-reach loss variation pattern determination data 138A, the non-reach A1-1 change pattern type (determined when the total number of reserved storage is 3 or less) corresponds to the case of non-reach 1 The variation pattern is determined to be a non-reach A1-2 variation pattern type (determined when the total number of reserved storage is 4 or more), and is determined to be a non-reach 2 variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern of non-reach 2 is set shorter than the fluctuation pattern of non-reach 1. With this setting, the special figure fluctuation time when the total number of reserved memories is 4 or more can be made shorter than when the total number of reserved memories is 3 or less. Note that the non-reach 3 and non-reach 4 special figure fluctuation times for executing the specific effects are set longer than the non-reach 1 fluctuation patterns. In the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination data 135A shown in FIG. 11B, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type A1-3 when the total number of reserved memories is 4 or more than when it is 3 or less. Is decreasing. By doing in this way, the generation | occurrence | production ratio of the specific effect when the total number of pending storage is 4 or more can be reduced, and the average special figure fluctuation time can be shortened.

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

  In the big hit fluctuation pattern determination data 136A shown in FIG. 12, fluctuation pattern reach A1 to reach A3 are fluctuation patterns with reach A (normal reach), and fluctuation pattern reach B1 to reach B3 are reach B (super reach). 1), the variation pattern reach C1 to reach C3 is a variation pattern with reach C (super reach 2), and the variation pattern reach D1 to reach D3 is reach D (super reach 3). It is a fluctuation pattern with In addition, in the variation pattern determination data 137 for reach loss shown in FIG. 14A, variation pattern reach loss A1 to reach loss A3 are variation patterns with reach A (normal reach), and variation pattern reach loss B1 to reach loss B3 are: It is a fluctuation pattern with reach B (super reach 1), and the fluctuation pattern reach loss C1 to reach loss C3 are fluctuation patterns with reach C (super reach 2). Thus, in this embodiment, a variation pattern with a similar reach mode is set as one variation pattern type. When adding variation patterns within the same variation pattern type or changing the occurrence rate of variation patterns, it is only necessary to change the setting of the random value MR4 within the variation pattern type. Time and random time setting time can be shortened. In addition, when adding the reach mode and adding the variation pattern type, or changing the setting of the occurrence rate of the reach mode (variation pattern type), only the setting of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is changed. Therefore, the development time of the gaming machine and the setting time of the random value can be shortened.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2, game control as shown in FIG. 15, for example, is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A data holding area 150 is provided. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 15 includes a first special figure 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 starting condition by the winning in association with the holding number in the order of winning in the first starting winning opening. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are reserved data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, the information is stored until “4”) is reached.

  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 reservation 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 start condition according to the winning in association with the hold number in the order of winning in the second start winning opening. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are reserved data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is stored until “4”) is reached.

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

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In the step S15 of FIG. 26 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 27, it is instructed which process should be selected and executed. The ordinary symbol process flag indicates which process in the ordinary symbol process shown in FIG. 26 or the ordinary symbol process shown in FIG. 37, which is executed to control the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20. Instruct whether to select or execute.

  The big hit flag is set to an on state corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, 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 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, a time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the big hit gaming state, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as the start time of the big hit gaming state, and counts up periodically.

  The special figure variation timer is for measuring, 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, MR3, and MR4 is stored as random count values. Numerical data indicating each random value is updated.

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

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

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

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of buffer areas (for example, “12”), and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 101 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area 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” in response to the completion of the special figure game.

  In the big hit type buffer, there are a plurality of decorative display variable display modes when the variable display result is “big hit”, such as “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, and “fourth big hit”. A buffer value corresponding to the determination result of which type of jackpot type is determined is stored. As an example, based on the setting in the big hit type determination data 131 as shown in FIG. 8, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the value of the big hit type buffer (big hit type buffer value) is set to “00”. When the jackpot type is “second jackpot”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “01”, and when the jackpot type is “third jackpot”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “02”. When the jackpot type is “fourth jackpot”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “03”. In the fluctuation start total reserved memory number buffer, the total reserved memory number read out at the start of fluctuation of the special figure game in the first special figure or the second special figure is temporarily stored. When the variable display result is “losing”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “00”, and when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “01” (hereinafter, big hit type). The type buffer value may be shifted by 1), and it may be possible to determine whether the variable display result is “big hit” as well as the big hit type based on the big hit type buffer value.

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

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

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, random values SR2 for determining the reach symbol The numerical data indicating the random value SR3 for the pre-battle notice determination, the random value SR4 for the post-battle notice determination, the random value SR5 for determining the battle effect pattern type, and the random value SR6 for determining the battle effect pattern are counted. Control possible. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 124 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5, SR6. The effect control CPU 120 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. 25, for example, to update various numerical data by software. Numerical data indicating a part of the numerical values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5, SR6 may be counted. When the random number circuit 124 is not mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 uses the random counter to change the random values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5, SR6. Numerical data indicating all 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 value SR2 for determining the reach symbol is used to determine a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R when the variable display result is a reach lose combination. This is a random value to be used, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number SR3 for the pre-battle notice determination is used to determine whether or not the notice effect is to be executed before the execution of the battle effect in the battle mode, and whether the notice pattern type to be executed is one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. Is a random value used in the above, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The random value SR4 for determining the notice after the battle is for determining whether or not the notice effect is to be executed after the execution of the battle effect in the battle mode, and for determining whether the notice pattern type to be executed is one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. This is a random value to be used, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The random value SR5 for determining the battle effect pattern type is a random number value used to determine one of a plurality of types of battle effect pattern types when a big hit is made in the battle mode. It takes a value in the range of “100”. The random value SR6 for determining the battle effect pattern is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types of battle effect patterns prepared in advance in the battle mode. Take a value in the range.

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

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

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

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

  The determination data stored in the ROM 121 includes, for example, reach symbol determination data (normal state) 162 shown in FIG. 19 as determination data for determining a final decorative symbol to be a reach-losing combination. The reach symbol determination data 162 shown in FIG. 19 includes a left final stop symbol that is a fixed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” ornament symbol display area 5 </ b> L among the fixed ornament symbols that are reach-losing combinations in the normal state. , Determination data referred to in order to determine the right final stop symbol F, which is the final symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, based on the random symbol value SR2 for determining the reach symbol. It is. The reach symbol determination data 162 includes the symbol number “” of the decorative symbols (left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1, FZ2-2) that make the reach symbol determination random number SR2 the same as the left final stop symbol and the right final stop symbol. It consists of data for determination assigned to “1” to “8”. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, a plurality of patterns of reach symbol determination data 162 are prepared according to the total number of reserved memories. In this embodiment, the reach symbol having the same symbol number as the total number of reserved memories when reaching a reach loss is assigned a random number SR3 for reach symbol determination or less. That is, when the reach mode of the same symbol number as the total number of reserved memories is reached, the reach mode (symbol numbers “1”, “2”, “4” to “6”, “8”) is likely to be “big hit”, or the iron plate The setting data is configured to reach reach (symbol numbers “3” and “7”).

  In addition, in order to prevent the middle final stop symbol constituting the reach lose combination from being a jackpot combination, a decorative symbol other than the symbol number that is the same as or larger than the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol or the right final stop symbol May be selected.

  In this embodiment, in the reach symbol determination data 162 for determining the confirmed decorative symbol that is the reach-losing combination, the total reserved memory count is changed by varying the reach symbol determination ratio according to the total reserved memory count. The reach symbols that are likely to become “big hits” are made different according to the above. However, when determining the confirmed decorative symbols that become the big hit combinations, the determination ratio of the reach symbols may be made different according to the total number of reserved memories. For example, when the first big hit or the second big hit is obtained in the normal state, the reach symbol (big hit symbol) is determined using the determination data that is easily determined to be the same reach symbol as the total reserved storage number. May be. In this case, the determination ratio of the reach symbol may be varied depending on whether it is the first big hit or the second big hit. For example, when it is the first big hit, it is easier to determine a specific symbol (for example, “7”) than when it is the second big hit, and when it reaches the reach state with a specific symbol, it becomes easy to become the first big hit. May be.

  In addition, the determination data stored in the ROM 121 is a table for determining a stop symbol that is a combination of reach symbols that are stopped and displayed when a predetermined battle effect is executed. Reach symbol determination tables 163A to 163D are included. Of these, FIG. 20A is a battle time reach symbol determination table 163A used when the first big hit is achieved. FIG. 20B is a battle time reach symbol determination table 163B used when the second big hit is achieved. FIG. 20C is a battle time reach symbol determination table 163C used when the third big hit is achieved. FIG. 20D is a battle time reach symbol determination table 163D used when the fourth big hit is achieved.

  The reach reach symbol determination tables 163A to 163D indicate the reach symbols ("1" to "8") before the jackpot combination is finally stopped when the battle effect is executed, and the first final stop symbol determination disorder. This is data for determination referred to for determination based on the numerical value SR1-1.

  In this embodiment, the big hit combination when the first big hit or the second big hit is obtained is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The combination of decorative symbols having the same symbol number. Further, the two-round big hit combination when the third big hit and the fourth big hit are shown in FIG. 20F, each decoration of “left”, “middle”, “right” in the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, “1 ・ 2 ・ 1”, “2 ・ 3 ・ 2”, “3 ・ 4 ・ 3”, “4 ・ 5 ・ 4”, “5 ・ 6 ・ 5” , “6 · 7 · 6”, “7 · 8 · 7” and “8 · 1 · 8”. After the left and right reach symbols are determined in the battle time reach symbol determination tables 163A to 163D, the corresponding middle symbols are determined.

  FIG. 20 (E) is an explanatory view showing the selection ratio of reach stop symbols determined using the battle time reach symbol determination tables 163A to 163D shown in FIGS. 20 (A) to (D). As shown in FIG. 20E, in this embodiment, when the first big hit (15 round probability variable big hit) is determined, “7” is selected as the left and right reach symbols with a high probability of 80%. Is done. On the other hand, when the fourth big hit is determined, “7” is not selected as the left and right reach effect symbols. In this embodiment, an effect that the ally character wins the battle is executed in the first big hit, and an effect that the ally character loses the battle is executed in the fourth big hit. Therefore, in this embodiment, when “7” is stopped and displayed as the left and right reach stop symbols, the ratio that the effect that the ally character wins the battle is increased in the subsequent battle effects. Therefore, in this embodiment, the symbol “7” that is stopped and displayed as the left and right reach stop symbols is also expressed as “a symbol that is easy to win the battle”.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when the second big hit (7 rounds probable big hit) is determined, an effect that the ally character wins the battle is executed, but as shown in FIG. When the second big hit is determined, the ratio of the symbol “7” that is easy to win the battle is selected as low as 10%. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the symbol “7” that is easy to win the battle is stopped to the left and right to reach, and the effect that the ally character wins the battle in the subsequent battle effect is executed, the number of rounds The first big hit with a large (15 rounds probable big hit). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the game will be controlled in the big hit gaming state for a long period of 15 rounds, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, in this embodiment, even when a symbol other than the symbol “7” that is likely to win the battle is stopped to the left and right, reach odd numbers (“1”, “3”) other than “7”. , “5”) is stopped to the left and right, and reach, and the even symbols (“2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) are stopped to the left and right to reach, The ratio of the third big hit is different from the ratio of the fourth big hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20E, in the case of the third big hit, the ratio of odd symbols other than “7” to reach symbols and the ratio of even symbols to reach symbols are 40 respectively. While the difference between the percent and 50 percent is small, in the case of the fourth big hit, the ratio of the even symbol to the reach symbol is as high as 80 percent. Therefore, even when a reach effect using a reach design other than “7” is executed, the expectation as to whether or not the probability variation state is continued can be varied depending on the type of reach design, The interest in games can be improved. For example, even if a symbol other than “7” is used, when a reach effect using an odd symbol as a reach symbol is executed, the player can be given more expectation that the probability variation state may continue. Can improve the interest of the game.

  Note that only in the battle mode, as shown in FIG. 20 (F), in the normal mode or the chance mode, the reach state is indicated during the variable display so as to be a two round big hit combination that is in the reach state during the variable display. A predetermined chance (such as “1, 3, 5”, “3, 5, 7”, etc.) that should not be used may be finally stopped. In this way, it is possible to execute control that varies the sense of expectation as to whether or not the probability variation state will continue depending on the type of reach symbol only in the battle mode.

  The selection data stored in the ROM 121 includes notice selection data 170 and 171 shown in FIG. The pre-battle notice selection data 170 shown in FIG. 21A indicates whether or not to execute the pre-battle notice effect based on the pre-battle notice determination random number SR3, and the type of the notice pattern when it is executed. This is data for selection for determining one of a plurality of types (notice A to notice C).

  In the pre-battle notice selection data 170, the allocation of the random number SR3 differs depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “losing” and the type of big hit. Further, when the variable display result is “losing”, the assignment of the random number SR3 differs depending on which of the variable display results is the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, when the variable display result of the first special symbol display device 4A is “losing”, a value (90%) in the range of “1” to “90” among the random numbers is assigned without notice, and the notice A A value (7%) in the range of “91” to “97” is assigned to the notice pattern, and a value (3%) in the range of “98” to “100” is assigned to the notice pattern of notice B. When the variable display result of the second special symbol display device 4B is “losing”, a value (80%) in the range of “1” to “80” among the random numbers is assigned without notice, and the notice pattern of notice A A value in the range of “81” to “97” (17%) is assigned to “1”, and a value in the range of “98” to “100” (3%) is assigned to the notice pattern of the notice B. That is, when the variable display result is “losing”, the proportion of the pre-battle announcement effect is low (10% or 20% is executed). Further, the pre-battle notice effect is more easily executed when the variable display corresponding to the second special symbol display device 4B is executed (20% execution) than when the first special symbol display device 4A is variable display (10% execution). It has become. When the variable display result is “first big hit”, a value (20%) in the range of “1” to “20” is assigned without random notice, and “21” to “ A value in the range of “50” (30%) is assigned, a value in the range of “51” to “96” (46%) is assigned to the notice pattern of notice B, and a value of “97” to “ A value in the range of “100” (4%) is allocated. When the variable display result is “second big hit”, a value (20%) in the range of “1” to “20” is allocated without random notice, and “21” to “ A value in the range of “50” (30%) is assigned, and a value in the range of “51” to “100” (50%) is assigned to the notice pattern of notice B. When the variable display result is “3rd big hit” or “4th big hit”, a value (20%) in the range of “1” to “20” is assigned without random notice, and the notice pattern of notice A A value in the range of “21” to “80” (60%) is assigned to “1”, and a value in the range of “81” to “100” (20%) is assigned to the notice pattern of the notice B.

  With this setting, the pre-battle announcement effect is executed more frequently (80% is executed) when the variable display result is “big hit”. In addition, when the pre-battle notice effect of the notice C is executed, it is determined that the “first big hit” is set. Then, the ratio of “first big hit” or “second big hit” is greater when the pre-battle notice effect of the notice B is executed than when the pre-battle notice effect of the notice A is executed. It is set higher than the ratio of “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”. In this way, the presence or absence of execution of the pre-battle announcement effect, the reliability of “big hit” depending on the type, and the ratio of which type of big hit (which is the rate at which “battle mode” continues) differ, The player's expectation can be enhanced by the notice effect.

  The after-battle notice selection data 170 shown in FIG. 21 (B) indicates whether or not the after-battle notice effect is executed based on the random number SR4 for after-battle notice determination and the type of the notice pattern when it is executed. This is data for selection for determining one of a plurality of types (notice D1, notice D2, notice E1, notice E2).

  The post-battle notice selection data 171 is distorted depending on whether the variable display result (big hit type) is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”. The assignment of numerical value SR4 is different. When the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, a value (20%) in the range of “1” to “20” is assigned without random notice, and the notice pattern of notice D1 is assigned. A value in the range of “21” to “38” (18%) is assigned, and a value in the range of “39” and “40” (2%) is assigned to the notice pattern of the notice D1, and the notice pattern of the notice E1 A value (60%) in the range of “41” to “100” is allocated. When the variable display result is “3rd big hit” or “4th big hit”, a value (20%) in the range of “1” to “20” is assigned without random notice, and the notice pattern of notice D1 Is assigned a value in the range of “21” and “22” (2%), a value in the range of “21” to “80” (58%) is assigned to the notice pattern of the notice D2, and a notice pattern of the notice E2 Is assigned a value (20%) in the range of “81” to “100”.

  With such a setting, the case where the post-battle notice effect of the notice E (notice E1, notice E2) is executed is more than the case where the notice effect after the battle of the notice D (notice D1, notice D2) is executed. The ratio of “first big hit” or “second big hit” is set higher than the ratio of “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”. Thus, since the ratio of which jackpot type (the ratio that “battle mode” continues) is different depending on the type of the post-battle notice effect, the player's expectation can be enhanced by the post-battle notice effect. .

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

  The determination data includes battle effect pattern type determination data 172A and 172B shown in FIGS. 22 (A) and 22 (B). The battle effect pattern type determination data 172A and 172B shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B are displayed on the main board when the variable display result is “big hit” during the battle mode (when the battle effect is executed). In accordance with the variation pattern designated from 11, the battle effect pattern type is selected from a plurality of types based on the random value SR5 for determining the battle effect pattern type (Battle A win, Battle B win B, Battle C win, Battle A lose, It is the data for determination referred in order to determine in any one of (Battle B losing, Battle A continuation, Battle B continuation).

  The battle effect pattern type determination data 172A wins the battle effect pattern type determination random value SR5 for battle A and battle B for the variation pattern in the “battle mode”. , Data for determination to be assigned to any one of the battle effect pattern types of battle C win, battle A lose, and battle B lose. In addition, when the variation pattern of probability variation 4 and probability variation 5 corresponding to the big hit type is the third big hit type, it is determined whether or not the “battle mode” is continued and falls from the battle mode (battle loss). Is determined, the determination data is used. When it is determined to continue the battle mode (battle continuation), the battle effect pattern type determination data 172B is used. In this embodiment, after the big hit, the high base state (probability change state or short time state) is entered, and the number of times that the big hit is made during the period from the high base state to the low base state (number of consecutive big hits) is counted. Depending on whether or not the count value has reached a predetermined number (20 times), it is determined whether to “lose the battle” or “continue the battle”. The low base state is in the big hit gaming state, but the low base state in the big hit gaming state is excluded in the above-described “period from the high base state to the low base state”. That is, the low base state corresponding to the fact that the short-time state has ended and the normal state has been reached. In this embodiment, when the third big hit is made during the battle mode, if the count value of the big hit continuation count is 20 times or more, it is determined as “battle continuation”, and the count value of the big hit continuation count is less than 20 times. If so, it will be determined as “Battle Lost”. Note that, even when the count value of the number of consecutive big hits is less than 20, the “battle continuation” may be determined at a predetermined rate. For example, if the number of consecutive big hits is less than 10, it is determined to be “Battle Loss” at a rate of 100%, and if the number of consecutive big hits is 10 times or more and less than 20, it is determined to be “Battle Continue” at a rate of 50%. You may make it do.

  The battle effect pattern type determination data 172B includes the random effect value SR5 for determining the battle effect pattern type according to whether the variation pattern is the probability variation 4 or the probability variation 5, and the battle effect pattern type for the battle A continuation and battle B continuation. It consists of data for determination to be assigned to any of them. In this way, depending on whether the jackpot type (variation pattern) in the “battle mode” is a plurality of types or whether to continue the “battle mode”, it is possible to determine different battle effect pattern types, The ratio determined for the same battle effect pattern type can be varied. In this embodiment, a battle effect (battle A) is executed by a similar attack method or weapon in a battle effect pattern determined by the battle effect pattern type of battle A win, battle A loss, and battle A continuation, and battle B wins. In the battle effect pattern determined by the battle effect pattern type of battle B losing and battle B continuation, the battle effect (battle B) is executed by the same attack method or weapon, and determined by the battle effect pattern type of winning battle C. In the battle effect pattern, the effect (battle C) is executed with the same attack method and weapon. In the battle effect pattern type determination data 172A, the battle A (winning or losing) is set to be easily determined at the time of “third big hit” or “fourth big hit” (probability variation 4, probability variation 5, probability variation 6). The production pattern type battle B (B1 and B2) is set so as to be easily determined when “first big hit” and “second big hit” (probability 1, probability variation 2, probability variation 3), and the battle C (win) is “ It is set to be determined only at the time of “first big hit” and “second big hit”. As described above, since the ratio of which jackpot is different depends on which battle effect pattern type, the player comes to pay attention to the battle effect. It should be noted that when the battle C is reached, the battle is always won and the “battle mode” is set to continue. However, the battle effect pattern type that causes the battle to be lost is prepared, and the variation of the probability variation 4 to the probability variation 6 is prepared. You may make it allocate to a pattern. Further, the assignment of the random value SR5 is an example, and may be arbitrarily assigned without departing from the spirit of the invention.

  The battle effect pattern determination data includes battle effect pattern determination data 173 shown in FIG. The data 173 for determining the battle effect pattern is referred to in order to determine the battle effect pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random value SR6 for determining the battle effect pattern according to the determination result of the battle effect pattern type. Data for determination. The battle effect pattern determination data 173 is a random effect value SR6 for determining the battle effect pattern according to the battle effect pattern type, and a plurality of types of battle effect patterns corresponding to the case where the decorative display variable display result is “big hit”. It consists of data for determination to be assigned to any of the above.

  In the battle effect pattern determination data 173, the battle effect patterns of battles A-2, A-4, A-6, B-2, B-4, B6, and C-2 are displayed during variable display, during a big hit game state, or a big hit It is a battle production pattern which performs the other production mentioned above after a game state. When these battle performance patterns are determined, for example, a promotion effect or a relief effect is executed. On the other hand, in the battles A-1, A-3, A-5, B-1, B-3, B-5, and C-1, other effects are not executed. Thus, in this embodiment, a battle effect pattern that executes another effect and a battle effect pattern that is not executed are included in one battle effect pattern type. When adding the battle effect pattern within the same battle effect pattern type or changing the setting of the rate of occurrence of the battle effect pattern, it is only necessary to change the setting of the random value SR6 in the battle effect pattern type. It is possible to shorten the development time of game machines and the setting time of random numbers. Further, when adding a battle effect mode and adding a battle effect pattern type, or changing the setting of the occurrence rate of the battle effect mode (battle effect pattern type), the battle effect pattern type determination disorder Since only the setting of the numerical value SR5 has to be changed, the development time of the gaming machine and the setting time of the random value can be shortened.

  As the control pattern table stored in the ROM 121, for example, an effect control pattern table 180 having a configuration as shown in FIG. 23 is used. The effect control pattern table 180 includes various data such as data indicating display control commands to be transmitted to the display control board 13, contents of audio output control of the speakers 8L, 8R, etc., contents of effects by the game effect lamp 9, etc. It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of effect control as effect control patterns. The plurality of types of effect control patterns stored in the effect control pattern table 180 are, for example, as shown in FIG. 24, effect control process timer setting values, effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n (n is an arbitrary natural number) ), Display control data # 1 to #n, audio control data # 1 to #n, lamp control data # 1 to #n, and various codes for controlling the production operation, such as an end code. The display control command to be transmitted to the display control board 13, the contents of the various effects control such as the contents of the sound output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, the contents of the effects by the game effect lamp 9, and the timing for switching the effects control are set. Has been. As such an effect control pattern, what corresponds to the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern, the notice pattern, the battle effect pattern, the promotion effect, and the relief effect may be prepared for each effect mode. For example, as a big hit effect control pattern, a 15 round big hit effect control pattern, a seven round big hit effect control pattern, a two round big hit effect control pattern in the normal mode, and a two round big hit effect control in the battle mode A pattern, an effect control pattern for 2 round big hits in the chance mode, etc. are prepared. The effect during the big hit differs depending on the type of the big hit (number of rounds), but the effect control pattern may be set so as to vary depending on the effect mode and the variation pattern as well as the big hit type. . For example, an effect control mode for 2 round big hits in a normal mode, an effect control pattern for 2 round big hits in a battle mode, and an effect control pattern for 2 round big hits in a chance mode The transition effect) may be different.

  For example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 25 is provided in the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 25 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. Specifically, the effect control flag setting unit 191 is provided with a mode flag. The mode flag indicates whether the current game mode is the normal mode, the battle mode, the chance mode, or the intense game mode.

  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. Specifically, the effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a battle victory number counter. The battle victory number counter is for counting the number of times of winning the battle during the “battle mode” (the number of times that the first big hit or the second big hit is reached). For example, the battle win count counter is incremented by 1 each time the first big hit or the second big win is reached, and is reset when the “normal mode” is entered.

  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. The RTCM 126 mounted on the effect control board 12 is a device that measures time to indicate the current “year”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second”. . The effect control CPU 120 acquires date / time information from the RTCM 126 when the power is turned on for the first time (the operation start date / time of the gaming machine 1), and stores the acquired date / time information in, for example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 as the operation start date / time. Thereafter, by comparing the date and time information acquired from the RTCM 126 with the stored operation start date and time, the effect control board 12 can calculate the time from the operation start date and time.

  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. In other words, when processing for holding the internal state at the time of power supply stop is executed at the time of power supply, the RAM 102 is set based on the held internal state, and the previous state and presentation mode are supported. To the effect control board 12. Based on the command, the effect control board 12 side restores the effect state. Since such processing is executed, it is possible to return to the state when the power supply is stopped, so that the player does not feel distrust. When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 26 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to detect input from each switch 21, 22A, 22B, 23, etc. via the switch circuit 110. The state of the signal is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and 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).

  Following the information output process, a main random number value update process for updating at least a part of the random number values MR1, MR2, MR3, MR4 and the like 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. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 26 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S100). FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process.

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

  If the first reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the first reserved memory number count value (step S202; No). Step S203). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step 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. 26 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S206, for example, by adding 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number counter (total reserved memory number count value) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, the total reserved memory number is set to 1. Add (step S207). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved memory number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S209). . The reserved memory number notification command set in this way follows the first start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 26 after the special symbol process process is completed. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes winning determination processing (step S209A). 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). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S213). . Numerical value data indicating each random 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. 26 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. Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S218). . The reserved memory number notification command set in this way follows the second start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 26 after the special symbol process is completed. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes winning determination processing (step S219). After executing the start winning determination process as described above, one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 shown in FIG. 27 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a winning determination process executed in steps S209A and S219 of FIG. The determination process at the time of winning is whether or not a special winning pattern and a decorative pattern based on the starting winning will be a big hit, whether the big hit type and the changing pattern become a specific changing pattern for the starting winning. It is the process which determines.

  In the winning determination process, the CPU 103 first reads the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example, to obtain the total value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is determined whether or not the total reserved storage number is “1” (step S331). When the total number of reserved memories is “1” (step S331; Yes), the winning time determination process is terminated. That the total reserved memory number is “1” means that the effect setting process at the time of winning is executed for the start winning that occurred when the total reserved memory number is “0”. In this case, since there is no variable display that is reserved for performing an effect based on the winning determination result, the winning determination process is terminated. Here, it may be determined whether or not the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more. That is, when the total number of reserved memories is small (when “2” or less), the effect of executing an effect based on the pre-read winning determination result is small, and the winning determination process may be terminated.

  If the total number of reserved memories is other than “1” in step S331 (step S331; No), the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in step S204 or S213 of FIG. 28 is read (step S332). . Then, as a special figure display result determination table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, the first special figure display result determination data 130A shown in FIG. Alternatively, any one of the second special figure display result determination data 130B shown in FIG. 7B is selected and set (step S333). Here, if the random value MR1 is extracted in step S204, the first special figure display result determination data 130A is selected, and if the random value MR1 is extracted in step S213, the second special figure display result is determined. Data for use 130B is selected. For example, in the processing of step S333, the storage address of the first special figure display result determination data 130A or the second special figure display result determination data 130B in the ROM 101 is stored in the determination data pointer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 ( The start address) may be set.

  The CPU 103 refers to the first special figure display result determination data 130A or the second special figure display result determination data 130B set in this manner, and thereby the disturbance for special figure display result determination read out in step S332. It is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1 matches the big hit determination value data (step S334). When the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 does not match the big hit determination value data (step S334; No), for example, the storage address of the winning notification notification table in the ROM 101 is set in the transmission command buffer, etc. Settings are made to transmit a winning notification command to the board 12 (step S335).

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data in step S334 (step S334; Yes), the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination extracted in step S204 or S213 in FIG. 28 is read ( Step S336). Then, the jackpot type determination data 131 shown in FIG. 8 is selected and set as determination data for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S337). The big hit type is “first big hit” by referring to the big hit type determination data 131 set in step S337 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type read in step S336. , “Second big hit”, “third big hit”, and “fourth big hit” are determined (step S338).

  If it is determined in step S338 that the type of jackpot is “first jackpot” (step S339; Yes), for example, by setting the storage address of the winning first jackpot notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer. Then, a setting for transmitting the first jackpot notification command at the time of winning is made to the effect control board 12 (step S340).

  When it is determined in step S338 that the big hit type is “second big hit” (step S3341; Yes), for example, by setting the storage address of the winning second big hit notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc. Then, a setting for transmitting the second big hit notification command at the time of winning is made to the effect control board 12 (step S342).

  When it is determined in step S338 that the big hit type is “third big hit” (step S343; Yes), for example, by setting the storage address of the winning third big hit notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc. Then, a setting for transmitting the third big hit notification command at the time of winning is made to the effect control board 12 (step S344).

  When it is determined in step S338 that the big hit type is “fourth big hit” (step S343; No), 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. Then, a setting for transmitting the winning fourth big hit notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S345), and the winning determination process is ended.

  After the big hit type is determined to be “third big hit” or “fourth big hit” in step S338 and the setting for transmitting the display result notification command at the time of winning is performed in step S344 or S345, the winning determination processing is performed. Exit.

  On the other hand, in step S334, it is determined that the variable display result is “losing”, or in step S338, the big hit type is determined as “first big hit” or “second big hit”, and steps S335, S340, or S342 are performed. After the setting for transmitting the display result notification command at the time of winning is performed, the process of step S351 in FIG. 30 is performed in order to specify in advance whether or not the decorative pattern variation pattern is a variation pattern with at least super reach. Proceed to By determining whether or not the decorative pattern variation pattern is a variation pattern accompanied by at least super reach, the display of the decorative design based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. It is predicted that the reach effect of reach will be executed, and based on this prediction result, it is determined whether or not to execute an effect indicating that the effect control CPU 120 or the like will be super reach on the effect control board 12 side. It will be.

  In the process of step S351 in FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S204 or S213 in FIG. 38 is within the specific pattern common range (step S351). .

  Here, in the setting example of the variation pattern type determination data for loss 135A shown in FIG. 11A, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is “91” to “100” regardless of the total number of reserved storage. If it is within the range, it is determined to be the super A2-2 or A2-3 which is a variation pattern type including at least a variation pattern with super reach. Further, in the setting example of the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A shown in FIG. 9A, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type is “11” to If it is within the range of “100”, it is determined to be super A3-2, super A3-3, or super A3-4, which is a variation pattern type including at least a variation pattern with super reach. In the setting example of the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133B shown in FIG. 9B, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern type is “21” to “100”. If it is within the range of “”, it is determined to be a super pattern A3-2, a super pattern A3-3, or a super pattern A3-5 that includes at least a variation pattern with super reach. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 31, if the random value MR3 is within the range of “91” to “100”, it is assumed that it is within the range of the specific pattern common range. What is necessary is just to determine with it. In the determination in step S351, the specific pattern common range may be specified by referring to the setting of the variation pattern type determination data 133A, 133B, and 135A, or the specific pattern may be previously stored in a predetermined area of the ROM. A common range ("91" to "100" in this embodiment) may be stored and referred to. Thus, by storing the comparison value in the ROM in advance, the processing burden on the CPU 103 can be reduced. In the determination in step S351, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the specific pattern is determined by determining whether the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “21” to “100”. You may make it determine whether it is in the range of a common range.

  When it is determined in step S351 that it is within the specific pattern common range (step S351; Yes), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S352). If the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S352; “1”), a command B101H (first starting port winning designation command for notifying that it is within the specific pattern common range at the time of the first starting winning) ( 4C) is set for transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S353). When it is determined in step S352 that the start port buffer value is “2” (step S352; “2”), the second start port for notifying that it is within the specific pattern common range at the time of the second start winning. Settings are made to transmit a command B201H (see FIG. 4C) serving as a winning designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S354).

  Even when it is determined in step S351 that it is not within the specific pattern common range (step S351; No), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S355). Here, if the starting port buffer value is “1” in step S355 (step S355; “1”), the first starting port winning designation command for notifying that the specific pattern is out of the common range at the first starting winning. Is set to transmit the command B100H (see FIG. 4C) to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11 (step S356). If it is determined in step S355 that the start port buffer value is “2” (step S355; “2”), the second start port for notifying that the specific pattern is out of the common range at the time of the second start winning. A setting for transmitting a command B200H (see FIG. 4C) as a winning designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S357).

  By executing such a winning specific pattern determination process, when a game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is detected, the number of reserved memories of the special figure game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined. Regardless of the total number of reserved memories, it is specified whether or not a specific variation pattern with at least super reach is achieved, and a first start opening prize specifying command and a second starting opening prize specifying command that differ depending on the specified result are Transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 can be performed.

  After the process of step S353, S354, S356, or S357 is executed, the winning specific pattern determination process is terminated.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” (after step S340 or S342), the random value for determining the variation pattern type Regardless of whether MR3 is within the range of the specific pattern common range, the first start port winning designation command or the second start port winning designation command for notifying the range may be transmitted. By doing so, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that will be the first big hit or the second big hit by the continuous notice.

  Returning to FIG. 27, the special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special diagram storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol and the special symbol game in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, the determination result of whether or not the variable display state of the decorative design is the reach mode, and the like. A process for determining one of a plurality of types is included.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. 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, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. To do. When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big winning opening is a process for starting the execution of the round in the big winning gaming state and setting the 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, if the maximum value of the number of times a big winning opening is opened is set to “15” corresponding to the 15th round big hit state, or “7” corresponding to the seventh round big hit state, the big winning opening is set to the open state. The upper limit of the period is set to “29 seconds”. On the other hand, if the maximum value for the number of times a big winning opening is opened is set to “2” corresponding to the two round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”. Set to. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The special winning opening open process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This 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. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, processing for stopping the supply of the drive signal to a predetermined solenoid is executed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  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, Includes processing to update the value of the special figure process flag to “7” when it has reached, and processing to update the value of the special figure process flag to “6” when the maximum number of times of winning the big prize opening has not been reached. ing.

  The big hit ending process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. This jackpot end process corresponds to a period in which an ending effect 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.

  FIG. 32 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. 32, the CPU 103 first reads the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example, to determine the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage as the total value is “0” (step S231). Note that the total reserved memory count value read in step S231 is stored in the fluctuation start total reserved memory number buffer of the game control buffer setting unit 155 for use in later determination. 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 does not have a hold storage (step S234; No), the first special figure hold storage unit 151A 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 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, the first special figure display result determination shown in FIG. 7A is used as a determination table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. The data for use 130A is selected and set (step S238). For example, in the process of step S238, the storage address (first address) of the first special figure display result determination data 130A in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination data pointer or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The CPU 103 refers to the first special figure display result determination data 130A set in this manner, so that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination read out in step S235 is the jackpot determination value. It is determined whether or not the data matches (step S239).

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

  After executing the process of step S242, the second special figure display result determination shown in FIG. 7B is used as determination data for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. The data for use 130B is selected and set (step S243). For example, in the process of step S243, the storage address of the second special figure display result determination data 130B in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination data pointer or the like. The CPU 103 refers to the second special figure display result determination data 130B set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination read in step S240 is the jackpot determination value. It is determined whether or not the data matches (step S244).

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

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

  When the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value data in step S239 (step S239; No), or after executing the processing of step S248, the variable display result is determined and the jackpot type is determined. A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the result (step S249). As an example, if the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 does not match the big hit determination value data in step S239, corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “lost” The special symbol indicating the symbol “” is set as the confirmed special symbol. If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data in step S239, “1”, which becomes a jackpot symbol, according to the determination result of the jackpot type (the jackpot type buffer value) in step S246. , “3”, “5”, “7”, any one of the special symbols indicating the numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, when the big hit type buffer value is “00” (“first big hit”), a special symbol indicating the number “7” as the first big hit symbol is displayed, and the big hit type buffer value is “01” (“second” "Big jackpot"), a special symbol indicating the number "3" as the second jackpot symbol, and when the big hit type buffer value is "02" ("third jackpot"), the third jackpot symbol " If the special symbol indicating the number “5” is the big hit type buffer value “03” (“fourth big hit”), the special symbol showing the number “1” as the fourth big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Set. In the example in which the big hit type buffer value is “00” when the variable display result is “losing”, the confirmed special symbols are “−”, “1”, “3”, “ It may be set to either “5” or “7”.

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

  FIG. 33 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. 33, the CPU 103 first checks the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag of the game control flag setting unit 152 to identify the gaming state (step S261). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S262). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S262; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S263). Thereafter, according to the selection setting shown in FIG. 34A, based on the gaming state specified in step S261, the big hit type buffer value read out in S263, etc., the big hit variation pattern type determination data 133A to 133I are selected and set. (Step S264).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S262 (step S262; No), the variation pattern type determination data 135A for loss based on the gaming state specified in step S261 according to the selection setting shown in FIG. -135C is selected and set (step S271).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S264 and S271, for example, the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in association with the holding number “1” in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B, or The random number value MR3 for variation pattern type determination stored in association with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A is read (step S272). Here, when there is no holding data in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B, the holding data in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A is read. Then, based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination extracted in step S272 and the total reserved memory number stored in the variation start total reserved memory number buffer of the game control buffer setting unit 155, one of steps S264 and S271 The variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern type determination data set in (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 of the production mode, regardless of the production mode, the variation pattern type is determined by using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR3 for determination of the variation pattern type that is updated by a common random counter or the like. Decide on one of multiple types. As an example, in the process of step S273, the variation pattern type may be determined with reference to the determination data stored in the address of the ROM 101 set in the determination data pointer.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S273 in this way, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type, data for determining the variation pattern for jackpot as determination data for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. One of a plurality of types of variation pattern determination data such as 136A to 136C and loss variation pattern determination data 137 and 138A to 138C is selected and set (step S274). Specifically, for example, the address of the variation pattern determination data is stored in association with the determination value of each variation pattern type determination data, and the address is set in the determination data pointer. Subsequently, 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 data set in step S274 (step S276). ). The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is extracted in the process of step S275. However, in step S204 or S213, the random number MR4 is extracted at the time of winning, and the first special figure storage unit 151A or the second special figure is reserved. You may make it memorize | store in the memory | storage part 151B and read it in the process of step S275. Further, although the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type has been extracted in step S204 or S213, it may be extracted in the process of step S272 without being extracted in step S204 or S213.

  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 second special symbol display device 4B determines the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. In addition, regardless of which effect mode is selected, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns can be selected using numerical data indicating a common random number value MR4 for determining a variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like. Decide on. As an example, in the process of step S276, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to the determination data stored in the address of the ROM 101 set in the determination data pointer.

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

  After the process of step S278 is executed, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol are performed (step S279). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sequentially issues a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 Stored in the designated buffer area. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sequentially issues a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. When the setting in step S279 is performed, every time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 26 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 applies to the effect control board 12. 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. 35 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. 35, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S301). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S301; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S302). For example, in the process of step S302, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

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

  When the big hit flag is off in step S301 (step S301; No), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S307). After executing the process of step S307, it is determined whether or not to end the time reduction state (step S308). For example, in the determination as to whether or not to end the time-saving state in step S308, the value of the special figure fluctuation number counter (special figure fluctuation number count value) is updated by, for example, 1 subtraction or 1 addition, etc. It is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation frequency count value matches a predetermined time-short state end determination value (eg, “30”). At this time, if it coincides with the time-short state end determination value, the time-short state may be ended and controlled to the normal state by clearing the time-short flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time-saving gaming state end determination value, the state of the time-saving flag may be maintained and the process of step S308 may be ended. Thereafter, the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot ending process shown in FIG. 36, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot ending presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the post-opening process of the big prize opening in step S116 shown in FIG. A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

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

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

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

  FIG. 37 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 business data. As a result, in the probability variation state and the short time state, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per normal” than in the normal state. The mouth is likely to be in an expanded open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening. Further, in the normal symbol determination process, the universal symbol variation pattern corresponding to the universal symbol display result is also determined. At this time, for example, when either the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is on, the normal variation pattern may be determined such that the normal variation time is shorter than when both are off. This reduces the interval for deriving and displaying the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game in the probability variation state and the short-time state, thereby shortening the interval for deriving and displaying the variable display result of “per symbol”. The second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is likely to be in the expanded open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting winning opening.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol variation process, a setting for varying the normal symbol is performed in the general symbol game by the normal symbol display 20. For the normal symbols that change based on such settings, the normal symbol display result that is the variable symbol display result of the normal symbols is displayed by stopping the normal symbol stop processing in step S143. In the normal symbol variation process, the elapsed time from the start of variation of the normal symbol is measured. At this time, a determination is made as to whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the normal map change time determined in accordance with the normal map change pattern. Then, when the 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 power supply voltage is supplied 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. 38 is executed. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 38 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). When power is turned on for the first time, the effect control CPU 120 acquires date / time information from the RTCM 126 and stores it in the effect control timer setting unit 192.

  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. 39 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 prize designation command (step S153; Yes), the reserved memory display in the start prize memory display area 5H is updated corresponding to the increase in the first reserved memory number. Therefore, the first hold display increase update setting is performed (step S154). In this first hold display increase update setting, for example, the first start by the game ball having entered one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H into the first start winning opening. Display setting for changing to blue display is performed according to the establishment of the condition.

  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 S155). In this second on-hold display increase update setting, the leftmost display part (if there is already a red display, the right next to it) in accordance with the establishment of the second start condition due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening. Display part) is changed to red display, and when there is blue display, display setting for moving the blue display to the right one by one is performed.

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

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

  On the other hand, in step S156, when the start opening prize designation is not specified, the display update setting is performed, so that when the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, the first starting opening prize that becomes the start opening prize designation command is received. Based on the determination that neither the designation command nor the second start opening prize designation command has been received, the display mode of the hold storage display in the start prize storage display area 5H is changed to a predetermined display mode, for example, By displaying in gray, the total reserved memory number can be specified, but the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number can be displayed so that they cannot be specified. After that, if the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, if the start opening winning designation command is normally received, one of the processes of steps S154 and S155 is executed. It is possible to add a new display corresponding to the received start opening winning designation command while maintaining the display mode in the gray display area.

  After executing any one of the processes in steps S154 to S156, it is determined whether or not the winning specific pattern flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S157A). If the winning specific pattern flag is on (step S157A; Yes), the process proceeds to step S159A on the assumption that continuous notice is already being executed. If the winning specific pattern flag is in the off state (step S157A; No), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is in the on state (step S157B). The probability variation flag provided in the production control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state in response to the first big hit, the second big hit, and the third big hit, and is turned off in response to the fourth big hit. Cleared to state. The hour / short flag is set to the ON state in response to the first big hit, the second big hit, the third big hit, and the fourth big hit, and variable display is executed 30 times after the fourth big hit. Correspondingly, it is cleared to the off state. If the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is in the ON state (step S157B; Yes), the continuous advance notice is not executed, and the process proceeds to step S159A. If the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are in the off state (step S157B; No), for example, by reading the EXT data in the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command, the fluctuation pattern type determination disturbance It is determined whether or not the numerical value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range (step S157C). In this way, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are within the specific pattern common range only when they are in the off state, that is, when they are in the normal state.

  If it is within the specific pattern common range in step S157C (step S157C; Yes), the winning specific pattern flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state (step S158A). When the winning specific pattern flag is in the ON state, a continuous notice is executed that suggests that the variable display pattern becomes super reach. Subsequently, the current total pending storage number is set in the continuous notice counter for specifying the number of executions of the continuous notice provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S158B). Here, the continuous notice is executed over the variable display of the number of times corresponding to the value set in the continuous notice counter.

  By doing in this way, the production | presentation which suggests that a variable display pattern becomes super reach is attained. Even when it is specified from the winning display result notification command that the variable display result is a big hit, the winning specific pattern flag may be set to the on state to execute the continuous notice. In addition, a variable display pattern can be transmitted with a single command so that a command capable of specifying that the variable display pattern is super reach and that the variable display result is a big hit is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. May be super reach and variable display results can be specified. Here, the continuous notice is always executed when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the specific pattern common range, but it is determined whether or not the continuous notice is executed. You may make it perform a continuous notice in a predetermined ratio. In this case, the execution ratio when the variable display result is a big hit may be made different depending on the variable display result, for example, the execution ratio may be higher than when it is lost. Further, only the continuous notice corresponding to the second special figure may be executed in the probability variation state or the short time state. In this case, the execution of the continuous notice is stopped during the big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, since the variable display of the second special figure is executed with priority, the continuous notice corresponding to the first special figure is displayed in the probability change state or the short time state where the variable display of the second special figure is likely to be executed. If you try to execute, the production will be stocked. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it is possible to prevent the production from being stocked by executing only the continuous notice corresponding to the second special figure. In addition, what is necessary is just to be made to perform the continuous notice corresponding to production mode, when performing a continuous notice in a probability change state or a time-short state.

  After executing the process of step S158B or if it is outside the range of the specific pattern common range in step S157C (step S157C; No), it is determined at the time of winning by reading the EXT data in the display result notification command at the time of winning. It is determined whether the special figure display result is the third big hit or the fourth big hit (whether the EXT data is “03” or “04”) (step S159A). If the special figure display result determined at the time of winning a prize is the third big hit or the fourth big hit (step S159A; Yes), the reserved display in which the special figure display result determined at the time of winning the prize is the third big hit or the fourth big hit is normal. Display settings for different special modes (for example, star display) are performed (step S159B). When this display setting is executed, the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed in a special manner. In this way, when the special figure display result determined at the time of winning is the third big hit or the fourth big hit, it is possible to execute the two round big hit notice that gives a notice that the third big hit or the fourth big hit will occur. In addition, when the variable display result is lost, a two-round big hit announcement (gase announcement) may be executed at a predetermined rate. In this way, even if the 2nd round jackpot notice is executed, there is a possibility of being a 3rd jackpot or a loss, and there is a possibility that the probabilistic state will continue, so keep the player's expectation Can do. There may be a plurality of special modes. For example, there may be a first mode (for example, a star shape) that is easily displayed when the third big hit is hit, and a second mode (for example, a triangle) that is easily displayed when the fourth big hit is hit. Further, in the probability variation state or the short time state, only the second hold display corresponding to the second special figure may be in a special mode (for example, star display). Further, during the big hit game state, the two round big hit notice may not be executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the advance notice from becoming excessive.

  After executing the process of step S159B, or when it is determined that the special figure display result determined at the time of winning in step S159A is not the third big hit or the fourth big hit (step S159A; No), the reserved memory increase display process is executed. finish.

  Note that the order of determination in steps S157A to S157C in FIG. 39 may be arbitrary. For example, after step S154, S155, or S156, first, it may be determined whether or not the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the specific pattern common range (step S157C).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In this effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes in steps S160 to S165, 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. And a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area. ing. Also included is a process of displaying a demo screen on the image display device 5 when no change start command is received. If it is determined that variable display is to be started, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “1”.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation start command reception waiting process executed in step S160 of FIG. In this variation start command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether 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. Determination is made (step S451). When the variation start command is received (step S451; Yes), the demonstration screen is set to end (step S457), and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the decorative symbol variation setting process. Then (step S458), the variation start command reception waiting process is terminated.

  If the change start command has not been received (step S451; No), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the demonstration screen is being displayed by checking a demonstration display flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Is determined (step S452). If the demonstration screen is being displayed (step S452; Yes), it is determined whether or not a latent mode change operation is detected from the operation button 30 (step S454). In this embodiment, the number of big hits while the high base state continues is counted. Then, when the count value reaches the predetermined number (20 times), when the third big hit is reached, the mode in which the battle mode is continued and the probability variation state can be specified (non-latent mode) Then, the player can select a mode (latent mode) in which it is not possible to specify whether the state is the probability variation state or the short time state by shifting to the chance mode. For example, on the demonstration screen, the description of both modes is displayed on the image display device 5 and either one can be selected by operating the operation button 30. The default setting after power-on is non-latent mode. In this embodiment, the non-latent mode or the latent mode can be selected on the demonstration screen. However, the non-latent mode or the latent mode may be selected at any timing such as during the variable display of decorative symbols or during the big hit gaming state.

  If the latent mode change operation is not detected from the operation button 30 in step S454 (step S454; none), the variation start command reception waiting process is terminated.

  If an operation for setting the latent mode is detected in step S454 (step S454; latent mode), the latent mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state (step S455) and waiting for a change start command reception. The process ends.

  When an operation for setting the non-latent mode is detected in step S454 (step S454; non-latent mode), the latent mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is cleared to an off state (step S456), and a change start command The reception waiting process ends.

  If the demonstration screen is not being displayed (step S452; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting the display of the above-described demonstration screen in the image display device 5 (step S453), and waits for reception of a change start command. The process ends.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display result is “lost” by reading the EXT data of the variable display result notification command, for example (step S501). . At this time, if the variable display result is “losing” (step S501; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data of the variation pattern designation command, the designated variation pattern sets the variable display mode of the decorative symbol to “non-reach”. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of "" (step S502).

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

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

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; No), a reach symbol determination process is performed to determine a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a reach combination. (Step S504). FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of the reach symbol determination process executed in step S504. In this reach symbol determination process, first, the total reserved memory number specified by the reserved memory number notification command is checked, and the reach symbol determination according to the total reserved memory number is determined from the reach symbol determination data 162A to 162H shown in FIG. Data is selected and set (step S531). Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating a reach symbol determination random value SR2 is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S532). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR2 extracted in step S532, the reach symbol is determined as one of “1” to “8” by referring to the reach symbol determination data set in step S531. (Step S533). Thereafter, a final stop symbol of a middle symbol different from the reach symbol determined in step S593 is determined (step S534), and the reach symbol determination process is terminated. In the process of step S534, for example, a random value is extracted and a difference value is determined based on the random number value, and a middle symbol corresponding to the difference value from the reach symbol is determined as a final stop symbol, or a reach symbol is supported. A table may be prepared, and the final stop symbol may be determined based on the random number value and the table. It should be noted that the reach symbol determination process is not executed because no reach loss occurs in the time-short state or the probability variation state.

  If the variable display result is other than “losing” in step S501 (step S501; No), the count value of the big hit continuation number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is incremented by 1 (step S505). This big hit continuation counter has a high base state (short-time state or probability variation state) in response to the variable display result being "big hit" (first big hit, second big hit, third big hit, or fourth big hit) This is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable display result becomes “big hit” before the shift to the low base state (normal state). As described above, the big hit in the high base state (probability variation state or short-time state) is also referred to as a continuous change, and the number of continuous times is also referred to as the continuous change number.

  Subsequently, by checking a mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is the battle mode (step S506).

  If the current presentation mode is not the battle mode (step S506; No), it is determined whether the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” (step) S507). At this time, if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” (step S507; Yes), the final decoration that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination A combination of symbols is determined (step S508). Here, the jackpot combination constituted by any of the decorative symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8” may be determined.

  When the big hit type is not “first big hit” or “second big hit”, that is, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit” (step S507; No) A combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a two-round jackpot combination is determined (step S509). Here, any one of the two round jackpot combinations shown in FIG.

  When the present production mode is the battle mode (step S506; Yes), in this embodiment, the big hit combination is determined by a process different from the production mode other than the battle mode.

    If the current production mode is the battle mode (step S506; Yes), the battle time reach symbol determination tables 163A to 163D shown in FIGS. 20A to 20D are selected and set based on the jackpot type (step S506). S510). Subsequently, 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 (step S511). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 extracted in step S511, the reach symbols are determined by referring to the battle reach symbol determination tables 163A to 163D set in step S510. A combination of confirmed decorative symbols, which is the final stop symbol constituting the two-round jackpot combination, is determined (step S513).

  After performing any of the processes of steps S503, S504, S508, S509, and S513, an effect control pattern determination process is performed (step S515). FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control pattern determination process executed in step S515. In this effect control pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the “battle mode” by checking the value of the mode flag (step S521). When it is “battle mode” (step S521; Yes), a notice effect setting process is executed (step S522).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the notice effect setting process executed in step S522. In this notice effect setting process, first, from the pre-battle notice selection data 170 shown in FIG. The flag is checked and the corresponding selection data is set (step S591). For example, the variable display result and the jackpot type may be specified from a variable display result notification command or a variation pattern designation command. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random value SR3 for the pre-battle notice determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S592). Then, referring to the pre-battle notice selection data 170 set in step S591, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR3 extracted in step S592, there is no notice or the notice patterns of notice A to notice C. (Step S593). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is “losing” (step S594). When the variable display result is not “losing” (step S594; No), the selection data corresponding to the big hit type is set from the after-battle notice selection data 171 shown in FIG. 21B (step S595). Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random value SR4 for the notice determination after the battle is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S596). Then, referring to the post-battle notice selection data 171 set in step S595 based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR4 extracted in step S596, the notice of the notice D1, notice D2, notice E1, notice E2 One of the patterns is determined (step S597). If the variable display result is “losing” (step S594; Yes), the processing of steps S595 to S597 is skipped. Thereafter, the notice effect setting process ends.

  After executing the above notice effect setting process in step S522 shown in FIG. 44, an effect control pattern determination process for determining one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns corresponding to the “battle mode” is executed. (Step S523). In the effect control pattern determination process, the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command and the notice pattern determined in steps S593 and S597 shown in FIG. 45 are stored in the effect control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. One of the effect control patterns corresponding to the plurality of types of “battle modes” is determined as the usage pattern.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing an example of a battle effect setting process for determining a battle effect pattern executed in the effect control pattern determination process executed in step S523. This battle effect setting process is executed in response to a big hit in the “battle mode”. In the battle effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the number of battle wins from the value of the battle win number counter (step S571). Subsequently, a setting for displaying the battle victory count specified in the process of step S571 in the battle victory count display area 5W of the image display device 5 is performed (step S572). In the process of step S572, a setting for adding 1 to the display of the battle victory number display area 5W when the first big hit or the second big hit is made is also performed. Thereafter, the battle victory number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is updated (step S573). In the process of step S573, the battle win count counter may be updated by adding 1 in response to whether the jackpot type is the first jackpot or the second jackpot.

  Subsequently, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is specified (step S574). Then, whether or not the variation pattern identified in step S574 is one of “probability change 1”, “probability change 2”, or “probability change 3” corresponding to the big hit type being the first big hit or the second big hit. Is determined (step S575). If the variation pattern identified in step S574 is neither “probability variation 1”, “probability variation 2” or “probability variation 3” (step S575; No), whether the count value of the big hit continuation counter is 20 or more. Is determined (step S576).

  If the count value of the big hit continuation counter is 20 or more (step S576; Yes), the variation pattern identified in step S574 is “probability variation 4” or “probability variation 5” corresponding to the big hit type being the third big hit. It is determined whether or not any of the above (step S577).

  When the variation pattern is either “probability variation 4” or “probability variation 5” (step S577; Yes), it is determined whether or not the latent mode flag is on (step S578). When the latent mode flag is in the OFF state (step S578; No), the battle effect pattern type determination data 172B shown in FIG. 22B is used as determination data for determining the battle effect pattern type for continuing the battle mode. Is set (step S579).

  When the variation pattern identified in step S574 is “probability variation 1”, “probability variation 2” or “probability variation 3” (step S575; Yes), or when the count value of the big hit continuation count counter is less than 20 ( If the latent mode flag is on (step S578; Yes), the battle effect pattern type determination data 172A shown in FIG. 22A is set (step S580). In the battle effect pattern type determination data 172A, when the variation pattern is either “probability change 4” or “probability change 5”, the battle effect pattern type that falls from the battle mode to the chance mode is determined. .

  After setting the battle effect pattern type determination data 172A or 172B in step S579 or S580, a numerical value indicating the random value SR5 for determining the battle effect pattern type from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 Data is extracted (step S581). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR5 extracted in step S581, the battle effect pattern type is determined by referring to the battle effect pattern type determination data 172A and 172B set in step S579 or S580 ( Step S582).

  After the battle effect pattern type is thus determined in step S582, based on the determination result of the battle effect pattern type, determination data for determining one of a plurality of types of battle effect patterns is shown in FIG. The corresponding determination data is selected and set from the battle effect pattern determination data 173 shown in FIG. Specifically, for example, the address of the battle effect pattern determination data is stored in association with the determination value of each battle effect pattern type determination data, and the address is set in the determination data pointer. Subsequently, a random value SR6 for determining a battle effect pattern is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S584). Then, based on the random value SR6 for determining the battle effect pattern extracted in step S584, the battle effect pattern determination data set in step S583 is referred to, and the battle effect pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types. (Step S585).

  If the variation pattern is neither “probability variation 4” nor “probability variation 5” in step S577, that is, if the variation pattern is “probability variation 6” (step S577; Yes), the special battle performance pattern as the battle performance pattern. (Step S586). This special battle effect pattern is a battle corresponding to a special battle effect (premier effect) that is executed when the big hit continuation counter is 20 or more and falls into the fourth big hit and falls into the chance mode. It is a production pattern. In this way, on the condition that the count value of the big hit continuation count counter is 20 or more, a special effect is executed even when the fourth big hit and falls into the chance mode, so the player's discomfort Can be reduced.

  Subsequent to step S586, the count value of the big hit continuation counter is reset to 0 (step S587). In this embodiment, the count value of the jackpot continuation counter is reset in response to the fact that the special battle effect pattern has been determined (premier effect is executed). Here, the value of the big hit continuation counter may not be reset, and the value of the big hit continuation counter may be continuously counted. In this case, when the fourth big hit is continued, a premier effect having a different production pattern may be executed, or the premier effect may be changed in accordance with the number of consecutive big hits. Further, an effect of displaying a URL or a QR code as a premier effect may be performed so that a premier image can be acquired from the Internet.

  After the process of step S585 or S587, the effect control pattern corresponding to the battle effect pattern determined by the process of step S585 or S586, the notice pattern determined by the process of step S522, or the like is determined (step S588). Thereafter, the battle effect setting process ends.

  If the effect mode is not “battle mode” in step S521 of FIG. 44 (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not the effect mode is “chance mode” (step S524). When the production mode is “chance mode” (step S524; Yes), the production control pattern of “chance mode” corresponding to the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S525). When the production mode is not “chance mode” (step S524; No), it is determined whether or not the production mode is “super hot mode” (step S526). When the production mode is the “super hot mode” (step S526; Yes), the “super hot mode” production control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S527). When the production mode is not “super hot mode” (step S526; No), the “normal mode” production control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S528). In the process of step S528, the effect control pattern for executing the continuous notice is set when the winning specific pattern flag is in the ON state. Further, when the value of the battle victory number counter is other than “0”, a process of resetting the value of the battle victory number counter to “0” as having fallen into the “normal mode” is included. Similarly, the count value of the big hit continuation counter number counter is also reset to “0”. After finishing any one of steps S523, S525, S527, and S528, the effect control pattern determination process is finished. In this embodiment, the notice effect setting process in step S522 is executed only in the “battle mode” to determine the presence or absence of the notice and the notice pattern, and the notice effect is executed only in the “battle mode”. However, the notice effect may be executed in the “normal mode”, “chance mode”, and “super hot mode”. In this case, the process for determining the presence / absence of a notice and the notice pattern may be executed even in the “normal mode”, “chance mode”, and “super hot mode”.

  When the effect control pattern determination process in step S515 in FIG. 42 is finished, the effect control timer setting unit 192 corresponds to the effect control process timer setting value shown in the effect control pattern set in step S515 shown in FIG. An initial value of the provided effect control process timer is set (step S516). Then, for example, by supplying a display control command corresponding to the effect display control data included in the effect control pattern to the display control unit 123, “left”, “middle”, and the like provided in the display area of the image display device 5 In the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative symbols is started, and the number indicating the total number of reserved memories at the start of the variation is displayed in the variation starting reserved number display area 5A. Setting for starting the variation of various symbols in the image display device 5 is performed (step S517). The total number of reserved memories at the start of fluctuation may be specified from the number of stored memories notification command and the number displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the process during the decorative symbol variation (step S518), and the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol changing process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation process shown in FIG. 47, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the winning specific pattern flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S541). If the winning specific pattern flag is on (step S541; Yes), the continuous notice corresponding to the value of the continuous notice counter is executed based on the effect control pattern of the continuous notice set in the process of step S528. (Step S542). The continuous notice may be any notice that displays a relevant image or character in a plurality of variable displays, thereby giving a notice of becoming a super reach or a “hit” in the subsequent variable display. In addition to using the image display device 5, effects such as a speaker 8 and a game effect lamp 9 may be used in a plurality of variable displays. In that case, what is necessary is just to make it produce a different aspect according to the value of a continuous notice counter. In step S542, for example, continuous notice is executed based on the effect control pattern for continuous notice corresponding to the value of the continuous notice counter. At this time, the continuous notice counter is decremented by 1 (step S543). In this embodiment, since the variable display corresponding to the second special figure is preferentially executed, the continuous notice corresponding to the first special figure is executed over a plurality of variable displays. The variable display of the second special figure may interrupt. In this case, the execution of the continuous notice corresponding to the first special figure may be terminated, or the continuous notice corresponding to the first special figure is interrupted and the variable display corresponding to the second special figure is terminated. The continuous notice may be resumed from. Further, when the variable display of the second special figure is interrupted, the execution of the continuous notice corresponding to the first special figure may be terminated only when the variable display result is a big hit.

  After step S543, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous notice counter is 0 (step S544). Here, it is determined whether or not a series of continuous notices have ended. If the value of the continuous notice counter is 0 (step S544; Yes), the continuous notice flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is cleared to an off state in order to end the execution of the continuous notice (step S545).

  When the continuous notice flag is off (step S541; No), when the value of the continuous notice counter is not 0 (step S544; No), or after step S545, for example, the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1). Subtraction) (step S546), the updated effect control process timer value is compared with the effect control process timer determination value indicated by the effect control pattern, and whether or not it matches any of the timer determination values. A determination is made (step S547). And if it does not correspond to any timer determination value (step S547; No), the decorative symbol changing process is terminated.

  If the timer judgment value is matched in step S547 (step S547; Yes), the presentation control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, etc.) stored in the presentation control pattern in association with the timer judgment value. The lamp control data, a part or all of the movable member control data) or the end code is read (step S548). Here, when the plurality of timer determination values indicated by the effect control pattern in step S547 match the effect control process timer value, the plurality of stored timer determination values are associated with each other. The effect control execution data may be read out in the process of step S548. Then, it is determined whether or not the end code has been read in step S548 (step S549). At this time, if it is determined that it is not the end code (step S549; No), after executing the effect control command process for performing the command and setting according to the effect control execution data read in step S548. (Step S550), the decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S549 that the code is an end code (step S549; Yes), for example, by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer, the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set. This is performed (step S551). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the process at the end of the decorative symbol variation (step S552), the processing during the decorative symbol variation is terminated. When a decorative symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, when it is determined in step S549 that it is an end code, “left”, “middle”, “right” In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, for example, a temporary stop display is performed so as to display the fluctuation variation of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol stop command is received in the decorative symbol variation end process of step S163 shown in FIG. In response to this, the decorative design may be completely stopped (final stop).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control command process executed in step S550 of FIG. In the effect control command process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the type of control data read out in the process of step S547 shown in FIG. 47 from display control data, audio control data, and lamp control data. (Step S561). Then, it is determined whether or not the type of the control data specified in step S561 is display control data (step S562).

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

  FIG. 49A is a flowchart showing an example of the mode transition setting process executed in the decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 of FIG. In the mode transition setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the current effect mode by checking the mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 (step S721). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (step S722).

  If the variable display result is a big hit (step S722; Yes), if it is a big hit type and the third big hit, it is specified whether to continue the battle mode or fall into the chance mode (step S723). Then, the mode flag is set according to the mode transition setting shown in FIG. 49B based on the production mode specified in step S721, the jackpot type specified in step S723, and the like (step S724). Thereafter, the mode transition setting process ends. The mode transition effect for shifting to the effect mode set in step S724 is executed in the ending effect process in step S165.

  If the variable display result is not a big hit in step S722 (step S722; No), it is determined whether or not the effect mode specified in step S721 is the chance mode (step S725). If it is not the chance mode (step S725; No), the mode transition setting process is terminated.

  If the effect mode is the chance mode (step S725; Yes), 1 is added to the chance mode number counter for specifying the variable display number in the chance mode provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S726). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the chance mode number counter has reached 30 which is the variable display number at which the time reduction state ends (step S727). If the value of the chance mode number counter has not reached 30 (step S727; No), the mode transition setting process is terminated.

  If the value of the chance mode number counter has reached 30 (step S727; Yes), the value of the chance mode number counter is reset to 0 (step S728). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S729). Here, if the probability variation flag is in the on state (step S729; Yes), “3” corresponding to the intense hot mode is set in the mode flag (step S730), and the mode transition setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the probability change flag is off (step S729; No), “0” corresponding to the normal mode is set in the mode flag (step S731), and the mode transition setting process is terminated. In the processes in steps S730 and S731, a mode flag is set, and a mode transition effect for shifting to the set effect mode is executed.

  As described above, the effect mode control can be performed on the effect control board 12 side by performing the mode transition setting process within the decorative symbol variation end process.

  Subsequently, a specific effect in the case where the variable display result of the decorative design is “non-reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “losing” will be described. FIG. 50 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. 50 (A), for example, in response to the start of variation of special symbols in a special symbol game, the decorative symbols are displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The fluctuation starts. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 50B, the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. For example, when the non-reach 1 and non-reach 2 variation patterns shown in FIG. 14B are designated by the variation pattern designation command, the specific effects as shown in FIGS. 50C1 and 50C2 are not executed. When the non-reach 3 or non-reach 4 variation pattern shown in FIG. 14B is designated, the “slip” specific effects as shown in FIGS. 50E1 to 50E4, or FIG. ) To (D6), a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous”, or a specific effect of “end of development opportunity” as shown in FIGS. 50 (F1) to (F6) is executed. It will be the case. In this embodiment, there are two types of variation patterns (non-reach 3 and non-reach 4) for executing a specific effect with non-reach, but it is also possible to prepare a variation pattern for executing all these specific effects. Good. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 determines a part of the determination of which specific effect is executed (for example, “slip” or “end of development opportunity end”) on the effect control board 12 side. It may be.

  Next, of the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, a specific effect in the case where the decorative display variable display mode is “reach” or the variable display result is “big hit” will be described. FIG. 51 shows a specific effect of “sliding” when a specific effect of “pseudo-run” is executed when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” or the variable display result is “big hit”. In this case, the display operation example in the case where the specific effect “Development Chance” is executed is shown. In FIG. 51 (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. 51B, the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. For example, a variation pattern for executing a specific effect when the variable display result such as reach A2 or reach A3 shown in FIG. When a variation pattern for executing a specific effect in the case where the display mode is “reach” is designated, a “slip” specific effect as shown in FIGS. 51 (C1) to (C3), and FIGS. A case where one of the predetermined effects of “pseudo-continuous” as shown in (D5) and the specific effect of “expansion chance” as shown in FIGS. 51 (E1) to (E6) is executed. Become. 51 (C3), (D5), and (E6), after the reach mode, the big hit combination or the lost combination is stopped and displayed depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”. Will be. Further, when the reach B2, B3, C2, C3, D2, D3 shown in FIG. 12 or the variation pattern of reach lose B2, B3, C2, C3 shown in FIG. After reaching the reach mode in (C3), (D5), and (E6), the reach effect corresponding to the variation pattern is executed.

  In this embodiment, in the normal mode, the iron plate reach may be obtained depending on the design when reaching the reach mode. FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the iron plate reach that is determined to be “big hit” based on the reach design. As shown in FIG. 52 (A), the decorative symbols fluctuate in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 52 (B), the decorative symbol indicating the numeral “7” is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. As shown in FIG. The decorative symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R. At this time, as indicated by the change start hold number display area 5A and the start winning storage display area 5H, the total hold storage number at the start of change is 7. For ease of understanding, the changing special map display area 5I is omitted here. In this case, as shown in the reach symbol determination data 162G for determining the reach symbol at the time of reach lose in FIG. 19, when the total number of reserved storage is 7, no determination value is assigned to the reach symbol “7”. . That is, when the total number of reserved memories is 7 and the reach symbol is “7”, the reach is an iron plate reach, and at this time, it is determined to be a “big hit”. After that, as shown in FIG. 52D, the decorative symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C, resulting in “big hit”.

  53 to 60 are diagrams showing display examples of the image display device 5 in each effect mode. In the following display examples, the background is omitted, but the background may be switched according to the number of battle wins. 53 (1) to 53 (12) show fluctuations until the big hit gaming state is reached in the normal mode. For example, in FIG. 53 (2), the variation of the decorative symbols starts in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. It shows that. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 53 (3), the decorative symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. Also, as shown in FIG. 53 (4), the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. As shown in FIG. 53 (5), the decorative symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. That is, the fluctuations in FIGS. 53 (2) to 53 (5) indicate fluctuations in non-reach loss in the normal mode. Similarly, FIGS. 53 (6) to (7) also show non-reach loss fluctuations. If there is a hold storage here, then, as shown in FIG. 53 (8), the variation of the decorative symbols starts again in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Is done. When the variable display result is “big hit”, as shown in FIGS. 53 (9) and 53 (10), “7” is displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. The decorative pattern indicating the number "" is stopped and displayed, and a reach mode is achieved. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 53 (11), a reach effect is displayed to display the character “reach”, and after the reach mode is displayed again as shown in FIG. 53 (12), the reach type is shown in FIG. Go to (1) or FIG. 54 (7).

  When the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” when the display of FIG. 53 (12) is displayed, the jackpot combination (“7” in this example) as shown in FIG. 54 (1). Combination) is displayed. After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 54 (2), it is displayed that the big hit type is the seventh round big hit (“second big hit”). Here, as one of the promotion effects, after the screen is cut open as shown in FIG. 54 (3), the big hit type is 15 round big hit (“first big hit”) as shown in FIG. 54 (4). Is displayed. In the variation pattern type determination data 133A for “first big hit” shown in FIG. 9A, it is only necessary that the variation pattern for executing such an effect (promotion effect) is set to be selectable. Here, since the promotion effect is in the big hit gaming state, the variation pattern may be common regardless of the presence or absence of the promotion effect. The execution timing of the promotion effect is not limited to the big hit game state, but may be executed at the end of the variable display or at the end of the big hit game state (during ending). Furthermore, it may indicate that it is a 15 round big hit depending on the type of the big hit symbol (which is the symbol number). Thereafter, the 15-round jackpot gaming state is executed, a message indicating that the jackpot gaming state has ended is displayed as shown in FIG. 54 (5), and a display indicating that the mode is shifted to the battle mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 54 (6). Is done. Thereafter, the effect mode shifts to the battle mode.

    When the display of FIG. 53 (12) is made, and the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, as shown in FIG. In the example, “7” “8” “7” combination) is displayed. Thereafter, for example, an image of a bomb is displayed as shown in FIGS. 54 (8) and (9), and after the effect that the bomb explodes, an indication to shift to the chance mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 54 (10). Is done. At this time, the two-round big hit gaming state is executed, and then the effect mode shifts to the chance mode. Further, there may be a pattern in which the bomb shown in FIG. 54 (8) does not explode. In that case, the mode may not be shifted to the chance mode. In this case, the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed may be a combination similar to the two-round jackpot combination such as “7”, “6”, “7”, or the same combination as the two-round jackpot combination.

  In the battle mode of this display example (for example, after FIG. 54 (6)), as shown in FIG. 55 (1), the friend character CH0, the enemy character CH1-2 corresponding to the first special symbol display device 4A, and the first character 2 The enemy character CH1-1 corresponding to the special symbol display device 4B is displayed, and an effect by these characters is executed. When the second special symbol display device 4B changes, as shown in FIG. 55 (2), the image display device 5 produces an effect in which the teammate character CH0 and the enemy character CH1-1 face each other. At this time, as one of the pre-battle notice effects, an impending notice effect (for example, notice A) is executed. Such a pre-battle announcement effect is similar to (same as) the start of the battle effect (for example, FIGS. 55 (2) and (4)). By setting it as such an effect, the expectation that a battle effect will be performed (it will be a big hit) can be raised. In the changing special symbol display area 5I, a color corresponding to the second special symbol display device 4B is displayed. In the battle mode, in addition to the effects by the character, for example, the decorative pattern display area 5M provided in the upper left part of the display area of the image display device 5 also executes a change in the decorative pattern of three-digit numbers “1” to “8”. (Simultaneous stop display). When the “big hit” is made during the battle mode, the battle effect by the teammate character CH0 and the enemy character CH1-1 is started as shown in FIGS. 55 (4) and (5). Here, for example, as a post-battle notice effect, an effect in which a cherry blossom snowflies dances as shown in FIG. 55 (6), and a silhouette of the character's legs is displayed as shown in FIG. 55 (7). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 55 (8), the teammate character CH0 is displayed as part of the post-battle notice effect. The post-battle notice effect of FIGS. 55 (6) to 55 (8) is, for example, a notice D1. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 55 (9), 56 (1), and (2), the first and second big hit combinations (here, “7”, “7”, “7”) are simultaneously performed in the decorative symbol display area 5M. A stop message is displayed and a message is displayed indicating that the battle has been won and the game results in “first big hit” or “second big hit”. In addition, as a result of winning the battle, the number of battle wins displayed in the battle win number display area 5L provided in the upper right part of the image display device 5 and the like is updated and displayed as “one battle win”. Also, the decorative pattern of numbers is a big hit combination (in this example, a combination of “7”). Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 56 (3) to (5), a big hit gaming state is set. Here, for example, as a promotion effect in the big hit game state, as shown in FIGS. 56 (6) and (7), the “second big hit” (7 round big hit) is promoted to the “first big hit” (15 round big hit). Promotional performance is executed. That is, what is necessary is just to set so that such an effect (promotion effect) may be performed by the battle effect pattern of battle A-2 shown in FIG.22 (C). In this case, the big hit gaming state is continued as shown in FIG. 56 (8), and when the 15th round is finished, the big hit gaming state as shown in FIG. 56 (9) is completed, as shown in FIG. 56 (10). Such a battle mode is displayed, and then the battle mode is continued (for example, an effect as shown in (1) of FIG. 55 is continued). In the subsequent battle mode, for example, an effect using the enemy character CH2-1 and the enemy character CH2-2 corresponding to the number of battle wins being one may be used. Further, the background may be a background corresponding to the number of battle wins being one.

  On the other hand, after the silhouette of the character's legs is displayed as shown in FIG. 55 (7), the enemy character CH1-1 may be displayed as part of the post-battle notice effect as shown in FIG. 57 (1). is there. The post-battle notice effects in FIGS. 55 (6) to 55 (7) and FIG. 57 (1) are, for example, notice D2. Then, if it is a battle effect pattern that falls from the battle mode at the third big hit or the fourth big hit (for example, the battle effect pattern of battle A-3 shown in FIG. 22 (C), etc.), FIGS. As shown in Fig. 57, a display indicating that the battle has been defeated (mode end effect) is displayed. As shown in Fig. 57 (5), the third and fourth big hit combinations in the battle mode (here, "6" "" 8 "" 6 ") are displayed at the same time and a display for shifting to the chance mode (mode end effect) is displayed. Thereafter, the game is in a big hit game state for two rounds and shifts to the chance mode (for example, shifts to an effect as shown in (11) of FIG. 54). In the post-battle notice effect, the continuation rate of the battle mode differs depending on whether the ally character or the enemy character is displayed (see FIG. 21B), so the player pays attention to such an after-battle notice effect. FIGS. 57 (1) to (4) are examples when the variation is executed in the second special symbol display device 4B, and when the variation is executed in the first special symbol display device 4A. This is an effect using the enemy character CH1-2. Note that the mode end effect as shown in FIGS. 57 (2) to (5) indicating that the battle mode is ended is performed when a big hit (third or fourth big win) is reached (at the end of variable display). The present invention is not limited to this, and it may be performed during execution of variable display, during the big hit gaming state, or after the big hit gaming state ends. Moreover, you may carry out over these plurality.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 57 (4), after the display of defeating the battle, a doctor character is displayed as shown in FIGS. There is a case where an effect of reviving the character CH0 is executed. If the battle effect pattern in which the third big hit battle mode is continued (for example, the battle effect pattern of battle A-5 shown in FIG. 22C), the display shown in FIG. ), The third big hit combination in the battle mode (here, “7”, “8”, “7”) is simultaneously stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5M and the battle mode is continued. In this embodiment, when the latent mode is selected, if the number of consecutive big hits in the high base state is 20 times or more, such an effect that the battle mode continues is executed. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the rate of shifting to the chance mode according to the number of consecutive big hits, reduce the player's discomfort, and improve the interest of the game.

  Further, when the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” and the battle production pattern (for example, the battle production pattern of battle A-2 shown in FIG. 22C) is executed. After transitioning to the display of FIG. 55 (8), etc., the game state then becomes a big hit gaming state of “first big hit” or “second big hit”. If the effect that the teammate character CH0 revives as shown in FIGS. 58 (1) and (2) is revived exclusively for the battle-winning battle effect pattern is executed, and this effect is executed, it is a big hit with 100% outing. A certain “first big hit” or “second big hit” may be used.

  When the big hit continuation count is 20 or more and the fourth big hit is reached, the silhouette of the character's legs is displayed as shown in FIG. 55 (7), and then the enemy character CH1 shown in FIG. 57 (1 ′). -3 is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 57 (2 ′) to (4 ′), a display indicating that the battle has been lost (mode end effect) is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 57 (5 ′), in the decorative symbol display area 5M. The fourth big hit combination (here, “6”, “7”, “6”) in the battle mode is stopped and displayed at the same time (mode end effect). Thereafter, the game is in a big hit game state for two rounds and shifts to the chance mode (for example, shifts to an effect as shown in (11) of FIG. 54). As described above, when the big hit continuation count is 20 times or more and the fourth big hit is reached, a battle effect (premier effect) using the special enemy character CH1-3 is executed.

  In the chance mode (for example, after FIG. 54 (10), etc.), for example, as shown in FIG. 54 (11), the teammate character CH0 performs an effect of searching for an enemy character. In this chance mode, it is unknown to the player whether the time is short or the state is probable. In the chance mode, in the same manner as in the battle mode, along with the effects by the character, for example, a decorative pattern of three-digit numbers “1” to “8” in the decorative symbol display area 5M provided in the upper left part of the display area of the image display device 5 or the like. Variations are also performed. In the chance mode, the remaining number of fluctuations in the chance mode is counted down in a chance mode fluctuation display area 5N provided in the upper right part of the display area of the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 54 (12), every time a change is executed, the number of changes in the chance mode is counted down (30 times → 29 times). In the chance mode, when it is “big hit”, as shown in FIGS. 59 (1) to (4), for example, the teammate character CH0 finds the door and performs the effect of opening the door. Here, when the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, as shown in FIG. 59 (5), a display for finding the enemy character CH1-1 is displayed, and shown in FIG. 59 (6). In this way, the display of “big hit” is displayed, and the combination of big numbers (in this example, the combination of “7”) is also displayed at the same time for the decorative pattern of numbers. The enemy character displayed in FIG. 59 (5) is the enemy character CH1-1 corresponding to the first special symbol display device 4A when the variation is in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol display device 4B. Is the enemy character CH1-2 corresponding to the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, it becomes a big hit game state (for example, the effects as shown in (4) to (10) of FIG. 56 are executed), and then shifts to the battle mode. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “third jackpot” or “fourth jackpot”, as shown in FIG. 59 (7), nothing is found, and as shown in FIG. 59 (8), While “unfortunate” is displayed, a combination of two rounds of big numbers in the chance mode (a combination of “7”, “8” and “6” in this example) is simultaneously stopped and displayed. At this time, a two-round jackpot gaming state is executed, and then the chance mode continues (for example, transition to an effect like (11) in FIG. 54).

  In the chance mode, when the number of changes in the chance mode (for example, 30 times) ends, for example, as shown in FIGS. 60 (1) to (3), an effect of closing the door is executed. At this time, when the big hit type at the time of the chance mode transition is “third big hit” (when it is in a probable variation state), as shown in FIG. 60 (4), it is provided in the lower part of the image display device 5. Is displayed in the mode display area 5O. It should be noted that the effects of the intense hot mode may be those in which some of the effects are different so that they can be distinguished from the chance mode, for example, the background color is different from the chance mode. By shifting from the chance mode to the intense hot mode, the player can recognize that the player is in a probable state. On the other hand, when the jackpot type at the time of the chance mode transition is “fourth jackpot”, the mode shifts from the short time state to the normal state, and the effect mode also returns to the normal mode. In the intense hot mode, the effect mode changed from the chance mode is preferably a simple change such as changing the background color as shown in FIG. By simplifying the change in this way, the moving image data itself can use common data between modes, and the storage capacity can be reduced. Also, in the case of another production mode, the current production mode may be displayed in the mode display area 5O.

  FIG. 61 is a diagram showing a display example of continuous notice. For example, when the number of variable displays before reaching the super reach is three, as shown in FIG. 61A, 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, as shown in FIG. 61 (B), a predetermined character is displayed on the image display device 5 and “Soon 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.

  FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating a display example of a two-round jackpot notice. If the special figure display result determined at the time of winning is the third big hit or the fourth big hit, as shown in FIG. 52, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the special figure display result determined at the time of winning is the third big hit or the fourth big hit. A two-round jackpot notice is executed with a certain hold display as a star display SH.

  As one variation of the above embodiment, the player operates the operation button 30 (jog dial) at an arbitrary timing (for example, during execution of variable display on the image display device 5) to use in the battle mode. An effect (battle effect pattern) in which a plurality of friendly characters can be selected may be prepared. FIG. 63 is a diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 in such a modification. In this modification, for example, during the variable display of the battle mode as shown in FIG. 63 (1), the character “selection chance” indicating that the teammate character can be selected is displayed in FIG. 63 (2). . Then, as shown in FIG. 63 (3), a prompt to operate the operation button 30 (jog dial) is displayed. Thereafter, FIG. 63 (4) selectable characters (here, the friend characters CH01, CH02, and CH03 can be selected), the remaining time that can be selected, and the like are displayed. At this time, the character selection pointer 5P is displayed on the image display device 5. The character selection pointer 5P operates in conjunction with the jog operation. That is, when the jog is rotated clockwise, the character selection pointer 5P operates in the order of the teammate character CH01, the teammate character CH02, and the teammate character CH03. When the jog is rotated counterclockwise, the character selection pointer 5P operates in the order of the teammate character CH03, the teammate character CH02, and the teammate character CH01. Then, for example, the time for selection is determined to be the teammate character selected at the end. Then, as shown in FIG. 63 (5), the selected character is enlarged and displayed. In the subsequent battle mode, as shown in FIG. 63 (6), an effect by the selected teammate character CH02 is executed. When the operation button 30 is pressed, the ally character selected by the character selection pointer 5P may be determined.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 63, the ratio (reliability) in which the battle mode continues (becomes “first big hit” or “second big hit”) depending on which enemy character the selected teammate character fights. ) May be determined differently.

  That is, the effect control CPU 120 stores which team member character is being selected based on the operation detection signal from the operation button 30. When any one of the teammate characters CH01, CH02, and CH03 is being selected, the type of the teammate character, which special symbol display device changes, and the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second Depending on whether it is a big hit, a third big hit, or a fourth big hit, the determination ratio of the enemy characters fighting in the battle effect is varied. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine the corresponding effect control pattern by the processing in step S523 based on the setting shown in FIG.

  In the example of the variation of the first special symbol display device 4A shown in FIG. 64A, when the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” while the teammate character CH01 is selected, The character CH1-1a is easily selected (enemy character CH1-1a: 80%, enemy character CH1-1b: 20%). On the other hand, when the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, the enemy character CH1-1b is easily selected (enemy character CH1-1a: 20%, enemy character CH1-1b: 80%). Therefore, when the teammate character CH01 is selected, the reliability that the battle mode is continued increases when the battle effect that fights the enemy character CH1-1a is executed. In addition, when the teammate character CH02 is selected, the enemy character CH1-1a is easily selected even when the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” (enemy character CH1-1a: 60%, enemy character CH1). -1b: 40%). On the other hand, when the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, the enemy character CH1-1b is easily selected (enemy character CH1-1a: 40%, enemy character CH1-1b: 60%). Even when the teammate character CH02 is selected, the reliability of the battle mode continues to increase when a battle effect that fights the enemy character CH1-1a is executed, but the allocation is not as extreme as when the teammate character CH01 is selected. , Reliability decreases. Further, while the teammate character CH03 is selected, when the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, the enemy character CH1-1b is likely to be selected (enemy character CH1-1a: 20%, enemy character CH1- 1b: 80%). On the other hand, when the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, the enemy character CH1-1a is easily selected (enemy character CH1-1a: 80%, enemy character CH1-1b: 20%). Therefore, when the teammate character CH03 is selected, the reliability that the battle mode is continued increases when the battle effect for fighting the enemy character CH1-1b is executed. The enemy character CH1-1a and the enemy character CH1-1b may have different characters, or the same character and different attack methods and weapons.

  In the example of the variation of the second special symbol display device 4B shown in FIG. 64 (B), when the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” while the teammate character CH01 is selected, The character CH1-2a is easily selected (enemy character CH1-2a: 80%, enemy character CH1-2b: 20%). On the other hand, when the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, the enemy character CH1-2b is likely to be selected (enemy character CH1-2a: 20%, enemy character CH1-2b: 80%). Therefore, when the teammate character CH01 is selected, the reliability that the battle mode is continued increases when the battle effect for fighting the enemy character CH1-2a is executed. In addition, while the teammate character CH02 is selected, the enemy character CH1-2a is easily selected even when the type of big hit is “first big hit” or “second big hit” (enemy character CH1-2a: 60%, enemy character CH1). -2b: 40%). On the other hand, when the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, the enemy character CH1-2b is likely to be selected (enemy character CH1-2a: 40%, enemy character CH1-2b: 60%). Even when the teammate character CH02 is selected, the reliability of the battle mode continues to increase if a battle effect that fights the enemy character CH1-2a is executed, but the allocation is not as extreme as when the teammate character CH01 is selected. , Reliability decreases. Further, while the teammate character CH03 is being selected, if the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, the enemy character CH1-2b is easily selected (enemy character CH1-2a: 20%, enemy character CH1- 2b: 80%). On the other hand, when the big hit type is “third big hit” or “fourth big hit”, the enemy character CH1-2a is easily selected (enemy character CH1-2a: 80%, enemy character CH1-2b: 20%). Therefore, when the teammate character CH03 is selected, the reliability that the battle mode is continued increases when the battle effect that fights the enemy character CH1-2b is executed. As described above, by determining the effect pattern based on the character selected by the operation button 30, it is possible to provide an effect as if the player was involved in the continuation rate of the battle mode, and the game performance is improved. In this case as well, when different types of enemy characters are used according to the number of battle wins, setting data as shown in FIGS. 64A and 64B is prepared for each battle win count. Good. The enemy character CH1-2a and the enemy character CH1-2b may have different characters, or the same character and different attack methods and weapons.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the “fourth big hit” is made during the “battle mode”, the mode is always shifted to the “chance mode”. As shown in FIG. 5, the “battle mode” may be continued when the “fourth big hit” is reached as in the case where the “third big hit” is reached. In this way, when the “battle mode” continues, it is only necessary to shift to the “normal mode” when ending the time-saving state (after changing 30 times). In this case, data corresponding to the variation 6 in the variation pattern is prepared in the battle effect pattern type determination data 172B shown in FIG. In the mode transition setting process shown in FIG. 49A, if the mode transition setting shown in FIGS. 65B and 65C is used instead of the mode transition setting shown in FIG. Good. FIG. 66 is a diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 in such a modification. In FIGS. 66 (1) and 66 (2), in the battle mode, the “fourth big hit” is performed, and the effect of defeating the battle is executed. Thereafter, in the case of a variation pattern in which the battle mode continues (for example, a variation pattern of battle loss A1), as shown in FIG. 66 (3), an effect is performed so that the teammate character CH0 is restored, and the battle mode is continued. . Further, in the case of a variation pattern that falls from the battle mode (for example, a variation pattern of battle loss A2), as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 66 (3), when the battle mode is continued, if the transition to the normal mode is performed by the same effect as the transition from the chance mode to the normal mode when the short-time state ends. Good.

  As described above, in this modification, even when the “fourth big hit” is made during the battle mode, the battle mode may continue, so that the player's expectation can be maintained and the chance mode is entered. It is possible to reduce the end of the game. In addition, the battle mode does not always continue, and it may be a chance mode, so the production is sharp.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the number of times that the jackpot is counted while the high base state continues, and when the number reaches 20 times, the ratio of shifting to the chance mode may be reduced. It is possible to reduce the player's discomfort and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the third big hit is reached by operating the operation button 30 during the demonstration screen display when the number of big hits has reached 20 times, the battle mode is continued so that it is possible to identify the probability variation state. The player can select a mode (non-latent mode) to be performed and a mode (latent mode) in which it is not possible to specify whether the state is the probability variation state or the time-short state by shifting the chance mode. Thereby, since the effect according to a player's operation can be performed, the interest of a game can be improved.

  Further, when the big hit continuation count reaches 20 times, when the fourth big hit is reached, a premier effect (FIGS. 57 (1 ′) to (4 ′)) is executed, which is disadvantageous to the player. It is possible to reduce the player's discomfort for the big hit and improve the interest of the game.

  Also, in the battle mode, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), since the degree of expectation of which jackpot will differ depending on the reach symbol, the player is interested not only in the battle effect but also in the reach symbol. Since it can be made, the interest of a game can be improved more.

  Further, if the display result is pre-read at the time of winning a prize and the third big hit or the fourth big hit is made, a two round big hit notice is executed with the hold display as a star-shaped display SH as shown in FIG. You can pay attention to the jackpot notice and improve the fun of the game. Further, by notifying that the third big hit or the fourth big hit is in advance, the player can recognize that the premier effect will be executed, and may prepare the premier effect to take a picture. become able to.

  Further, whether or not the numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type included in the hold data of the special figure game falls within the specific pattern common range is determined from the start of the special figure game based on the hold data. Judge before. When the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range (super reach) regardless of the number of reserved memories, continuous notice is executed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a situation in which variable display based on a specific variation pattern is not performed even though an effect corresponding to the specific variation pattern with super reach is performed.

  In addition, in the derivation display of the display result in the battle mode in the decorative symbol display area 5M of the image display device 5, a plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped simultaneously (FIGS. 55D, 55H, and L). Thus, by simplifying the derivation display of the display result, it is possible to focus attention on the change in the effect during the specific effect mode.

  In addition, the battle win count counter is incremented by 1 each time the first big hit and the second big hit are obtained in step S574 of the battle effect setting process shown in FIG. 35, and the effect mode is switched to the normal mode in step S528. If this happens, the value of the battle victory counter is reset to zero. After entering the battle mode, the number of battle wins is continuously counted until the normal mode is entered. Therefore, the number of battle wins tends to be a large number, and the fun of the game is improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 60 (4), when the variable display is completed a predetermined number of times (30 times) in the chance mode, when the state is in a probable change state, the mode is shifted to the intense hot mode. As described above, even in the chance mode, there is a case where the game is in a probabilistic state, and in that case, the effect of the game is improved because the effect of the “super hot mode” is executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 55, 55 to 57, etc., in the battle mode, it can be easily recognized whether or not the battle mode is continued depending on whether or not the teammate character CH0 has won the enemy character. it can.

  Further, when the variable display result is lost, the CPU 103 determines whether reach loss or non-reach loss in the normal state, while determining only non-reach loss in the short-time state or the probability change state. During the battle mode (probability change state), the player is interested in whether the battle mode continues with the first and second big hits, or the battle mode ends with the third and fourth big hits. I'm not interested in losing out. Therefore, it is not necessary to be interested in reach in the case of losing. In the above embodiment, when a loss occurs in the battle mode, only “no reach” is determined. Therefore, the average variable display time at the time of the loss can be made shorter than in the normal mode, and the battle effect is executed. Can be shortened. Furthermore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of reach determination and variation pattern type determination at the time of loss in the battle mode.

  Further, the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern type based on the variation pattern type determination data shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, and based on the variation pattern type, the variation pattern determination data shown in FIGS. It is configured to determine an appropriate variation pattern. With this configuration, when the variation pattern type is added or the occurrence rate is changed, only the setting of the random value MR3 of the variation pattern type determination data needs to be changed, so that the setting time can be shortened. In addition, when adding a detailed variation pattern or changing the occurrence rate, it is only necessary to change the setting of the random number MR4 of the variation pattern determination data, so the setting time can be shortened.

  Further, when the big hit type determination data in FIG. 8 determines the big hit type in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the ratio of “first big hit” is set. In the case where the big hit type is determined in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the ratio of “second big hit” is high. At the same time, in the “battle mode”, the case where the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B are used. An effect can be executed according to an effect mode different from the case where the special figure game is executed. In this way, depending on which of the two special symbol display devices fluctuates, it is possible to produce effects in different presentation modes, and the game value of the big hit gaming state can be made different so that the game has a sharpness. Can do.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, after being controlled to the high base state (short-time state or probability variation state) by the big hit continuation number counter, it is variable until it shifts to the low base state (normal state) (except during the big hit gaming state). The number of times the display result was “big hit” (first big hit, second big hit, third big hit, or fourth big hit) was counted. The big hit may not be counted. Specifically, in the process of step S505, the big hit type is determined by reading the EXT data of the variable display result notification command, and the big hit type is only when the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”. What is necessary is just to add the count value of a continuation number counter. By doing this, the player does not count the number of jackpots with low game value for the player, but counts only the jackpot with high game value for the player, so the discomfort caused by counting the jackpot with low game value Can be prevented. In this case, “Big hit continuation count” = “Battle victory count”.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the number of consecutive big hits during the period from the high base state to the low base state except for the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends is continued. Although it was counted by the counter, the number of consecutive big hits during a predetermined period other than this may be counted. As the predetermined period, for example, a period from power-on to power-off of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a period from power-on to a specific number of variable display execution, a period from power-on to a specific big hit, After the jackpot gaming state ends, the period from the probability change state to the normal state except during the jackpot game state, until the specific number of variable display after the first jackpot is executed The period is arbitrary as long as it is a predetermined period.

  In the decorative symbol display area 5M of the image display device 5, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time. For example, the fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined order such as “left” → “right” → “middle”. You may do it.

  In addition, during the “battle mode”, when the variable display result of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is “lost”, the variable display result of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is “lost”. It may be so arranged that the effects are executed in different effect modes. As described above, in order to make the enemy character different depending on which special symbol display device is used to perform variable display, in which the special symbol display device performs variable display in the process of step S585 shown in FIG. Different enemy characters may be determined depending on whether or not. Further, when the special symbol game is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A and when the special symbol game is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B, the big hit variation pattern type determination data, the big hit When the special pattern game is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A in the processing of S272 to S276 in FIG. 33 and the special pattern game by the second special symbol display device 4B is prepared. A different variation pattern may be determined depending on when it is executed.

  Further, the setting of the variation pattern type determination data shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 and the variation pattern determination data shown in FIGS. 12 to 14 are examples, and can be changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. is there.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 manages which effect mode is selected by switching the mode flag on the effect control board 12 side. Also, the number of battle wins is managed on the side of the effect control board 12 by the effect control CPU 120 updating the battle win counter. However, the production mode may be managed on the main board 11 side. In this case, the CPU 103 may execute a process of switching the mode flag, a process of notifying the effect control board 12 of the effect mode, a process of updating the battle victory number counter, and the like. Also, on the side of the main board 11, different variation pattern type determination data and variation pattern determination data are used based on which gaming state, but different variation patterns based on which presentation mode is selected Different variation patterns may be determined using type determination data and variation pattern determination data.

  Further, the variation pattern is not determined on the main substrate 11 side (the processing in steps S264 to S276 is skipped), only the variation time is determined in the processing in step S277, and the variation time command is transmitted to the effect control substrate 12. You may make it do. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, based on the change time command and the variable display result notification command, a decorative pattern change pattern (effect control pattern) or reach determination corresponding to the effect mode is executed. Good. In this case, the processing time may be simplified by keeping the fluctuation time at the time of loss constant. With this configuration, the processing burden on the CPU 103 on the main board 11 side can be reduced. The present invention is not limited to this, and part of the processing determined on the main board 11 side in the above embodiment may be executed on the effect control board 12 side to reduce the processing burden on the CPU 103. .

  In addition, a notice pattern for changing the effect mode may be prepared in response to the operation of the operation button 30. For example, the operation button 30 may be instructed in FIG. 55 (2), and the friend character CH1 may move toward the enemy character when the operation button 30 is operated. As a result, a variety of notice effects can be provided, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, in response to the operation of the operation button 30, the effect mode of the promotion effect may be changed. For example, in the case of instructing continuous firing of the operation button 30 in FIG. 54 (2), FIG. 56 (5), and the like to promote, an effect that the promotion is achieved by continuous firing may be executed. As a result, the promotion effects become diverse, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In addition, in the pre-battle notice selection data 170 shown in FIG. 21A and the pre-battle notice selection data 170 shown in FIG. Although the notice pattern is determined, the presence / absence of the notice and the notice pattern may be determined at different ratios based on the variation pattern. For example, even if the same “first big hit” and “second big hit” are selected, the variation pattern that the teammate character CH1 wins and the variation pattern that the teammate character CH1 wins again (executes a relief effect) are the variation patterns. Depending on the situation, the presence / absence of the notice and the notice pattern may be determined at different ratios. In addition, the same “3rd big hit” and “4th big hit” decide whether or not to give a notice and the notice pattern at different ratios depending on which one of the fluctuation patterns that the battle mode continues and the fluctuation pattern that falls into the chance mode. You may make it do. Further, the presence / absence of a notice or the notice pattern may be determined according to whether the change time pattern is a fluctuation pattern whose fluctuation time is shortened or not. For example, the notice effect may be executed only when the variation pattern is not shortened (the variation time is long).

  For example, the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination data 131 shown in FIG. 8 in the above embodiment. The allocation of the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is not limited to this. For example, based on the jackpot type determination data 131A shown in FIG. 67, the CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type in the process of step 247 in FIG. In the jackpot type determination data 131A, the jackpot type is selected from 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. Is determined so that the big hit type is not determined as “third big hit”. The jackpot game state corresponding to the “third jackpot” is a two-round jackpot game state, and since the number of times and the opening time of the big prize opening are very short, the jackpot game is substantially free of balls. Increasing the ratio becomes a substantial jackpot probability. In order to eliminate such inconvenience, in the second separate symbol display device 4B corresponding to the second start winning opening, which is likely to be the starting winning opening in the short-time state or the probable change state, it is determined that the third hit is not determined as the big hit type. Thus, it is easy to become “first big hit” or “second big hit” with a ball. With such a setting, it is possible to prevent a player's distrust and awakening that will be in a two-round big hit gaming state in a probabilistic state or a short time state. Even if the extreme setting is not set in this way, if the second special symbol display device 4B corresponding to the second start winning opening is made difficult to be determined as the “third big hit” as the big hit type, The numerical assignment may be arbitrary.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the “battle mode”, a battle effect in which a predetermined teammate character and a predetermined enemy character battle each other is executed. For example, a battle effect in which the enemy character CH1-1 and the enemy character CH1-2 fight may be executed. In this case, what produces the battle effect by enemy characters should just be prepared as an effect control pattern. By making such an effect executable, the effect can be given unexpectedness and the gameability can be improved. Then, when such a battle effect between enemy characters is executed, the battle effect between the teammate character and the enemy character is set to a reliability level that is a big hit with a ball ("first big hit" or "second big hit"). It may be higher than when it is executed. Further, it may be a big hit (“first big hit” or “second big hit”) with 100% outing. Further, the 100% battle mode may be continued.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A, a battle effect is executed in which the enemy character and the friend character corresponding to the first special symbol display device 4A fight. The Further, when the variable display of the special symbol is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B, a battle effect in which the enemy character and the friend character corresponding to the second special symbol display device 4B fight is executed. However, without following this rule, when variable display of the special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A, a battle effect that fights the enemy character corresponding to the second special symbol display device 4B, or the second special symbol display When the variable display of the special symbol by the device 4B is executed, the battle effect for fighting the enemy character corresponding to the first special symbol display device 4A may be executed at a small rate. And, when such a law-defeated battle effect is executed, the reliability of the big hit with the ball ("first big hit" or "second big hit") is made higher than in the case of the law. Also good. Further, it may be a big hit (“first big hit” or “second big hit”) with 100% outing. Further, the 100% battle mode may be continued.

  In the above-described embodiment, “battle mode”, “chance mode”, “super hot mode”, and “normal mode” are prepared as the production modes, but the number of production modes is not limited to this. For example, the production modes may be only “battle mode” and “normal mode”. In this case, the “chance mode” and “quiet mode” in the above embodiment may be replaced with “battle mode” or “normal mode”. Further, other production modes may be provided.

  Also, in the above embodiment, four types of jackpot types, “first jackpot”, “second jackpot”, “third jackpot”, and “fourth jackpot” are prepared, but the jackpot type is limited to this. Not. For example, the “second big hit” may not be provided. Also, the jackpot type may be only “first jackpot” and “fourth jackpot”. Also, other big hit types may be provided. In addition, a plurality of big hits with different number of times after the end of the big hit gaming state of the non-probable big hit (for example, 10, 20 times, 30 times), after 10 times change, after 20 times change, in the image display device 5 You may make it perform the production | presentation whether a door closes and a time-short state is complete | finished or continues. In this case, the number of time reductions in the image display device 5 may be displayed by the count-up method instead of the count-down method.

  In the embodiment described above, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes the processes of steps S593 and S597 shown in FIG. 45, so that the effect operation becomes a notice effect during the variable display of the decorative symbols. By determining whether or not to execute the effect, or determining the effect operation to be a notice effect as one of a plurality of types, and executing the processes of steps S503, S504, S508, S509, and S513 shown in FIG. The decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed are determined in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, or the decorative symbol display area 5M, and the processing of step S515 is performed. It has been described that the control pattern is determined. 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. 68 is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. On the display control board 16, a display control CPU 140, a ROM 141, a RAM 142, a random number circuit 143, and an I / O 144 are mounted. In this case, since the display control CPU 140 mounted on the display control board 16 executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The displayed control unit 123 may not be provided. In the display control board 16, for example, the display control CPU 140 executes a program read from the ROM 141, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU 140 reads fixed data from the ROM 141, the display control CPU 140 writes various variation data to the RAM 142 and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU 140 stores the RAM 142 in the RAM 142. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading various variation data temporarily stored, display operation CPU 140 receiving operation for receiving input of various signals from outside of display control board 16 via I / O 144, display control CPU 140 I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board 16 via O144 is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU 140 performs steps S593 and S597 shown in FIG. 45 based on, for example, a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. By executing the process, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform an effect operation that will be a notice effect during variable display of decorative symbols, and to determine which of several types of effect actions that will be a notice effect. May be. Alternatively, the display control CPU 140 executes at least a part of the processes in steps S503, S504, S508, S509, and S513 shown in FIG. You may make it determine all or one part of the decorative design stopped and displayed in each decorative design display area 5L, 5C, 5R. The display control CPU 140 may execute any part of the processes executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. Further, the display control CPU 140 may execute only the display control, and the effect control CPU 120 may execute all of the determination of the effect contents. 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. The RTCM may be provided on any substrate.

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

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

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

  In the above embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the notice pattern type in steps S593 and S597 shown in FIG. 45, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the decision of the notice pattern type and the notice pattern are all performed in one process. I was trying to decide. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the presence / absence of the notice effect may be determined first, and the type of the notice effect may be determined when it is determined that the notice effect is present.

  In the above embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the final stop symbol of the non-reach combination in step S503 shown in FIG. 42, the final stop symbol determination data 160A to 160C and the left and right appearance determination data 161 are displayed. In the above description, the determined decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are individually determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after determining the fixed decorative symbol in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the determined decorative symbol and the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas are determined. You may make it determine the symbol difference with the fixed decoration symbol in 5C, 5R with reference to the data for predetermined | prescribed determination.

  In the above embodiment, as the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 27, the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 33 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 to determine whether to reach a reach mode, You may make it determine in any one of several types of fluctuation patterns. In this case, the process for determining the variation pattern and the process for determining the variation pattern are made different depending on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, while the process for determining the variation pattern is performed. As the numerical data indicating the random number MR3, the common numerical data may be used regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display results are only “big hit” and “losing”, but “small hit” may be prepared. In this case, based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, the game state is controlled to the same small hit gaming state as the two round big hit gaming state, and after the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is changed. Do not break. In this case, the time is not shortened after the big hit of 2 rounds. Such a “small hit” is used as a hit for two rounds of big hit, and the open mode of the big prize opening is the same as in the case of two rounds of big hit. Therefore, since the player cannot distinguish whether it is a big hit or a “small hit” for two rounds, the chance of opening the big prize opening is increased without changing the big hit probability, and the player's expectation is improved. be able to. In the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the ratio of the small hits may be reduced or eliminated. When the special symbol game using the second special symbol is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B, the game ball may be in a high base state (short time state or probability variation state) in which a game ball is likely to win the second start winning opening. Since it is possible to identify, it is not necessary to provide a big hit for two rounds, and the game can be smoothly advanced by reducing or eliminating the ratio of the small hit.

  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” or “second jackpot”, control is made to either the high-accuracy high-base state or the high-accuracy-low base state after the big-hit gaming state ends. You may be made to do. As another example, depending on whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, control is made to either the high-accuracy high base state or the high-accuracy low base state after the big hit gaming state is finished. The ratios to be used may be different from each other. Further, the big hit type may be increased and different control may be executed. Further, instead of the variation pattern type determination data and the variation pattern determination data shown in FIGS. 9 to 14, the high accuracy high base state, the high accuracy low base state, the low accuracy high base state, and the low accuracy low base state are used. Different variation pattern type determination data and variation pattern determination data may be prepared corresponding to which state, and different variation patterns may be determined depending on which state.

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

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

  In the 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.

  The starting area includes a first starting area (for example, a normal winning ball apparatus 6A) and a second starting area (for example, an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B), and based on a game ball winning in the first starting area. A first variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A) for variably displaying a plurality of types of first identification information (for example, special symbols) that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying a display result, and the second starting area A second variable display means (for example, a second special symbol display) for variably displaying a plurality of types of second identification information (for example, special symbols) that can be identified based on the winning of the game ball in the game and for displaying the display result. 4B), and the decoration variable display device performs variable display in synchronization with the variable display in the first variable display means or the second variable display means, and sets the specific gaming state. The fourth specific gaming state (for example, the second big hit) that executes the round game of the third round number (for example, 7 rounds) less than the first round number and larger than the second round number, and then shifts to the high probability state. The special effect mode control means controls to the specific effect mode after the first specific game state and the fourth specific game state, and the prior determination means A ratio of a ratio determined to the first specific gaming state and a ratio determined to the fourth specific gaming state when it is determined to control to the specific gaming state based on a winning game ball in one starting area; When it is determined to control to the specific gaming state based on the winning of a game ball in the second starting area, the ratio to be determined to be the first specific gaming state and the fourth specific gaming state are determined. (For example, in the big hit type determination data 131, the ratio of the first big hit in the first special symbol display device 4A: the ratio of the second big hit is 60: 5.) Thus, the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured such that the ratio of the first big hit: the random number value is assigned so that the ratio of the second big hit is 5:65. The game value of the big hit gaming state differs depending on which of the two variable display means is used, so that the game can be given clarity and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the specific effect mode, when the variable display is executed by the first variable display means and when the variable display is executed by the second variable display means (for example, when the big hit, When the variable display is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A, an effect mode in which the friend character CH0 and the enemy character CH1-1 fight, and when the variable display is executed by the second special symbol display device 4B, the friend character CH0. Part that executes the process of S162 based on the effect control pattern determined by the effect control CPU 120 in the process of step S523 of the embodiment (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the effect by the enemy character CH1-2 fighting effect mode) ) May be further provided. Since the production mode varies depending on which of the two variable display means is used for the variable display, the production can be changed, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  When the specific effect executing means performs variable display by the first variable display means, the special effect (for example, battle effect) in which the teammate character (for example, the friend character CH0) confronts the first enemy character (for example, the enemy character CH1-1). In addition, when the variable display is performed by the second variable display means, a special effect in which the teammate character confronts the second enemy character (for example, the enemy character CH1-2) may be executed. Depending on the type of enemy character, the player can recognize which variable display means the variable display means.

  An effect (for example, an image display device) for notifying that at least the third round number of games is executed on the decoration variable display device when it is determined by the pre-determining means to be in the first specific game state. 54 (1) (2) and FIG. 56 (2) (3) in FIG. 5 are executed, and then the first specific gaming state is notified when the specific gaming state is controlled. Promotion effect (for example, the effect of executing the display as shown in FIG. 54 (4) after the display as shown in FIGS. 54 (2) and (3) on the image display device 5 or as shown in FIGS. 56 (5) and (6) After the display, in accordance with the reception of the promotion effect execution means (for example, the effect of executing the display as shown in FIG. 56 (7)) (for example, the 15th round big hit variation pattern for executing the promotion effect) The CPU 120 performs step S16. It may be configured to further comprise a portion) to perform promotion effect at. From such a promotion effect, after the player recognizes that the game state is the third round number of the specific game state, it can be informed that the game is the first specific game state with a higher game value. Can improve the interest of

  The first enemy character (for example, the enemy character CH1-1) and the second enemy are executed when variable display when the first or second variable display means enters the specific game state during the specific effect mode. You may comprise so that the special effect execution means which performs the special effect which a character (for example, enemy character CH1-2) confronts may be provided. This makes it possible to execute an unexpected performance and improve the fun of the game.

  Before executing the special effect (for example, the battle effect), a special effect notice means (for example, the part in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of steps S591 to S593) for notifying the possibility of executing the special effect is provided, The special effect notice means can execute the notice even when it is decided by the prior decision means not to control to the specific gaming state (for example, pre-battle notice selection data 170 at the time of losing is prepared). It may be configured as follows. By executing the notice effect in this way, the player's expectation can be improved.

  The special effect notice means changes the proportion of the notice to be executed when performing variable display by the first variable display means and when performing variable display by the second variable display means (for pre-battle notice selection) The data 170 may be configured such that when the first special symbol display device 4A loses, the second special symbol display device 4B has different random number assignments. Thereby, the frequency of occurrence of the notice effect can be varied depending on which variable display means is changed, and the player's expectation can be improved.

  Enemy character selection means (e.g., operation button 30) for a player to select a teammate character to be used in the special performance, and the teammate character selected by the teammate character selection means in the special performance confronts each other. The reliability of the first specific gaming state may be different depending on the character type (for example, the effect control CPU 120 selects the enemy character type based on the setting of FIG. 64 in step S523). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the effect during the specific effect mode from becoming monotonous, to perform an effect as if the player was involved in the game, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The second starting area (for example, the normal variable winning ball device 6B) is in an open state (for example, an enlarged opening) in which the game ball is more likely to win than the closed state from a closed state (for example, a normal open state) where the game ball does not win or is difficult In an advantageous state in which the second starting area is likely to be open during the specific performance mode (for example, the state in which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is likely to be opened in the probability variation state). Advantageous state control means for controlling (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S314) is further provided, and the predetermining means is configured to select the second specific game based on a game ball winning in the first start area. The ratio determined for the state is smaller than the ratio determined for the second specific gaming state based on the winning of the game ball in the second start area (for example, The type determination data 131A may be configured such that the ratio of the third special jackpot is not 10% in the second special symbol display device 4B and the third special jackpot is not 10% in the first special symbol display device 4A. . When it is not the specific performance mode (battle mode) (normal state), the second start area is in the closed state, so that the game ball wins in the first start area. That is, in the normal state, the second specific game state is less likely to be disadvantageous than the first specific game state. Thereby, the distrust of the player due to the second specific gaming state in the normal state can be reduced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When a game ball wins in the first start area when the variable display start condition of the first variable display means is not satisfied, the first hold storage means stores the win as a first hold memory up to a predetermined number. (For example, the first special figure storage unit 151A) and when the game ball wins the second start area when the variable display start condition of the second variable display means is not satisfied, Second hold storage means (for example, the second special figure hold storage unit 151B) that stores up to a predetermined number as the hold storage, and when the start condition is satisfied, the first or second hold storage is digested and the first Or a variable display executing means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S232) for executing variable display in the second variable display means, wherein the variable display executing means stores the second reserved storage in the second holding memory. Pending preferentially digests than storing performing a variable display (eg CPU103 is to digest second hold storage in the processing in step S232 in priority than the first hold memory) may be configured to. Even if an attempt is made to avoid entering the second specific gaming state aiming at the first start area during the specific effect mode, the second reserved memory is preferentially consumed, and thus such aiming can be prevented. .

  When the third specific gaming state is entered during the specific effect mode, the probability transition control means for shifting to the normal probability state after the end of the third specific gaming state (for example, if the CPU 103 is No in step S313, step S315 And when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times in the first variable display means and the second variable display means after being transferred to the normal probability state by the probability transfer control means, It may be configured to include first specific effect mode end control means for ending the specific effect mode (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 switches the mode flag to “0” based on the mode transition setting). Since the specific performance mode continues even if the player falls into the normal probability state, the player's expectation can be maintained. Further, it is possible to prevent the game from being stopped due to falling to the normal probability state.

  When the third specific game state is entered during the specific effect mode, a second specific effect mode end control means for shifting to the normal probability state and ending the specific effect mode after the end of the third specific game state ( For example, when the effect control CPU 120 switches the mode flag to “2” based on the mode transition setting) and when the third specific gaming state is entered during the specific effect mode, the probability transition control means and the second specific Control selection means for selecting any one of the effect mode end control means (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 determines to switch the mode flag to “1” or “2” based on the mode transition setting), and the probability The transition control means and the second specific performance mode ending means are selected after the third specific gaming state is ended when the control selection means is selected. It may be configured to perform the control. Since the specific effect mode may end when falling to the normal probability state, the effect can be given clarity.

  Based on the determination result by the prior determination means, variable display pattern type determination means (for example, the CPU 103 executes steps S264 and S271 to S273) for determining the variable display pattern type of the identification information as one of a plurality of types. Part) and variable display pattern determining means (for example, the CPU 103 performs steps S274 to S274 to determine the variable display pattern of the identification information from among the variable display patterns included in the variable display pattern type determined by the variable display pattern type determining means. The part that executes the process of S276), which effect mode is in effect, and the effect execution means that executes the effect operation corresponding to the determination result of the variable display pattern determination means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the process in step S515). Step S1 based on the determined production control pattern A portion that performs the second process), may be configured to further comprise a. As a result, it becomes easy to change the variable display pattern type and variable display pattern, and to set random number distribution at the time of addition, so that the development time of the gaming machine can be shortened.

  Before executing the special effect, the special effect notification means for notifying the possibility of executing the special effect (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S591 to S593) is further provided, and the special effect notification means Even when it is determined not to control to the specific gaming state by the pre-determining means, a notice can be executed when variable display is executed with the first variable display pattern (for example, non-reach 5 The notice effect may be executed in the case of the variation pattern). By making it possible to execute the notice effect when the specific gaming state is not achieved, it is possible to improve the player's expectation when the specific gaming state is not achieved.

  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.

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

Variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information and deriving and displaying a display result, and when the display result of the identification information of the variable display means becomes a predetermined specific display result for the player Control a favorable round game to a specific game state that is executed a predetermined number of times, and after the specific game state ends, the game state is set to a normal probability state or a high probability state in which the probability of the specific display result is higher than the normal probability state A controllable gaming machine,
The specific gaming state is at least
A first specific gaming state in which a round game of a first number of rounds is executed, and then transitioned to the high probability state;
A second specific gaming state in which a round game with a second number of rounds less than the first number of rounds is executed and then transitioned to the high probability state;
A third specific gaming state that executes the second round number of round games and then transitions to the normal probability state;
Predetermining means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state and to which specific gaming state to control when controlling to the specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed When,
First effect mode control means for controlling to a specific effect mode in which effects of the same background or character image are continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays in the variable display means after the end of the first specific game state; ,
Counting means for counting the number of times the specific gaming state is controlled under a predetermined condition;
When the first specific game state is entered during the specific effect mode, after the first specific game state is finished, control is made to the specific effect mode, and the third specific game state is entered during the specific effect mode. After the third specific gaming state, the specific effect mode is controlled from the specific effect mode to a special effect mode in which a common effect can be executed regardless of the high probability state or the normal probability state, and the specific effect mode. If the number of times counted by the counting means is less than a predetermined number after the end of the second specific gaming state when the second specific gaming state is entered during the mode, the special effect mode is controlled from the specific effect mode. And a second effect mode control means for controlling to the specific effect mode if the number of times counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number of times. Gaming machine. An operation means operable by the player, and
When the predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit, the second effect mode control unit is configured to perform the specific effect mode even if the number of times of controlling to the specific game state has reached a predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the second specific gaming state is entered during the second specific gaming state, the special rendering mode is controlled from the specific rendering mode after completion of the second specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the counting means counts only the number of times the first specific gaming state is controlled under the predetermined condition. A predetermined mode end effect is executed when controlling from the specific effect mode to the special effect mode, and when the number of times counted by the counting means has reached a predetermined number of times, a specific mode is set as the predetermined mode end effect The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein an end effect is executed. Reach control means for deriving and displaying a display result after generating a predetermined reach state in the variable display of the identification information when it is determined by the prior determination means to control to the specific gaming state;
Reach identification information determining means for selecting and determining the identification information constituting the reach state from a plurality of types of identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means,
The reach identification information determination means includes:
Corresponding to the determination result of which specific gaming state is controlled by the pre-determining means, the probability of selecting the identification information constituting the reach state is determined differently, and
On the condition that the pre-determining means has decided to control to the first specific gaming state, specific identification information is determined as the identification information constituting the reach state,
The identification information other than the specific identification information is determined as the identification information constituting the reach state on the condition that the pre-determining unit determines to control to the third specific gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 4. The variable display means performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display after the game medium passes through the start area,
When the game medium passes through the starting area, whether to control to the specific game state in the predetermining means, and to which specific game state to control when controlling to the specific game state Random number extraction means for extracting a random number for variable display mode determination for determining
Start determination means for determining whether or not the third specific gaming state is controlled based on the variable display mode determination random number extracted by the random number extraction means before the determination by the prior determination means;
Executed before the start condition of the variable display determined to be controlled to the third specific gaming state is established based on the determination that the start determining means is controlled to the third specific gaming state 6. A notice effect executing means for executing a notice effect for notifying that the variable display is controlled in the third specific gaming state is further provided. 6. The gaming machine described. The variable display means performs variable display based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display after the game medium passes through the start area,
Variable display pattern random number extracting means for extracting a variable display determining random number for determining a variable display pattern of the identification information in the variable display means when the game medium passes through the starting area;
The variable display determining random number extracted by the variable display pattern random number extraction means is within a predetermined upper limit number for the variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium passes through the start area. A holding storage means for storing as holding storage information in
Variable display pattern determination means for determining the variable display pattern 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;
Before the determination by the variable display pattern determining means, the variable display determining random number extracted by the variable display pattern random number extracting means and the determination value are used based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area. Variable display pattern determination means for determining whether or not the variable display pattern is a specific variable display pattern among a plurality of types of variable display patterns;
The variable display executed before the start condition of the variable display determined to become the specific variable display pattern is established based on the determination that the variable display pattern determination means becomes the specific variable display pattern. And a notification executing means for performing an effect to notify that the specific variable display pattern is obtained,
The variable display means performs variable display of the identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determination means,
The judgment value data is
For the specific variable display pattern, a common determination value is assigned regardless of the number of the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means,
The variable display pattern other than the specific variable display pattern is assigned a different determination value according to the number of the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

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