JP2012106071A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine securing sound game performance while maintaining performance effect made by previous notice performance based on the determination of numerical value data when satisfying a starting condition.SOLUTION: When a game state in a Pachinko game machine is determined to be controlled to a winning probability variation state or a time reduced state, a first look-ahead result notification command is not sent to a performance control board. Accordingly, when the game state in the Pachinko game machine is controlled to the winning probability variation state or time reduced state, continuous previous notice is not executed in decoration symbol variation display corresponding to a special symbol game using a first special symbol. Therefore, the Pachinko game machine securely prevents the execution of a stocked continuous previous notice while maintaining the performance effect made by the continuous previous notice, so that the sound game performance is secured.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of first identification information that can be identified respectively. First variable display means for variably displaying, and second variable display for variably displaying a plurality of types of second identification information each identifiable based on the second start condition being satisfied after the second start condition is satisfied Means, and the first variable display means and the second variable display means do not execute variable display at the same time, and the variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means is the first variable display means. Executed in preference to the variable display of the first identification information in the variable display means, and after the variable display result of the first identification information or the variable display result of the second identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result To the player Te relates to a gaming machine to control the advantageous specific gaming state.

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

  In pachinko machines as an example of gaming machines, variable display of display symbols is performed based on the detection of gaming balls passing through the start winning opening (the start condition of variable display has been established). There is a case where the stop symbol mode (variable display result) at the time of stoppage is a specific display mode determined in advance is called “big hit”. In this variable display game, when a “hit” is made, a special electric combination called a big prize opening or an attacker is opened, and a state in which a game ball can be won extremely easily is provided to a player for a certain period of time. . Such a state is referred to as a “specific game state” or a “hit game state”. In addition, the predetermined variable display state that may be a “big hit” in the variable display game is “reach” (also referred to as “reach state”), and the variable display state of the display symbol is “reach” There are known gaming machines that perform various production operations.

  Such a game machine is started when there is a special display game in which a variable display result is a probable variable big hit among special figure games stored on hold when it is determined that a big hit is specified based on a variable display start command. There is known a technique for notifying that the display result of the special figure game of this time when the condition is satisfied is a big hit and that the execution of the special figure game that is a probable big hit is on hold (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

  On the other hand, in a gaming machine equipped with two variable display devices such as a first variable display device and a second variable display device that can be variably displayed at the same time, for example, the variable display result of the special symbol in the first variable display device becomes “big hit”. In this case, a technique for notifying that the variable display result of the special symbol on the first variable display device will be a “hit” by executing the continuous notice on the variable display of the special symbol multiple times on the second variable display device. Is also known (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2005-069500 A JP 2006-014850 A

  Here, the two variable display devices described in Patent Document 2 are provided, and when the variable display result of the special symbol in the first variable display device is “big hit”, the special symbol of the second variable display device is displayed multiple times. A game machine that performs continuous notice with variable display, the display result of this special figure game in which the start condition described in Patent Document 1 is satisfied is a big hit, and the execution of the special figure game that is a probable big hit is suspended By applying a technique for notifying that the information is stored, it is possible to conceive of a player notifying the player that a special figure game that is a big hit will be executed continuously, that is, a so-called villa.

  However, with such a gaming machine, there is a risk that the player's gambling will be remarkably disturbed, which hinders a healthy game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and can maintain sound playability while maintaining the effect produced by the notice effect based on the determination of numerical data when the start condition is satisfied. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied (for example, the CPU 103 determines Yes in step S201). A first variable that variably displays a plurality of types of first identification information (for example, special symbols, etc.) that can be identified by each other (based on determining No in step S241 after determining No in step S202). Based on the display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A) and the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the second start condition is satisfied (for example, the CPU 103 determines Yes in step S221 and proceeds to step S222). A plurality of types of second identification information, each of which can be identified, based on the determination of No in step S241). Second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display device 4B) that variably displays the first variable display means and the second variable display means, the variable display is not executed simultaneously, The variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means is executed in preference to the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means, and the variable display result of the first identification information or the first (2) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player after the variable display result of the identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol). Machine 1 etc.), which is provided in the first game area of the game area into which the game medium is to be driven, and forms a first start winning opening through which the game medium can always enter. A device (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A), a first start winning detection means (for example, a first start port switch 22A) for detecting the game medium that has entered the first start winning port, and the game area A second start which is provided in a second game area different from the first game area and forms a second start winning opening which can change between a first state in which the game medium can enter and a second state in which the game medium cannot enter. A winning device (for example, a normal variable winning ball device 6B), a second starting winning detection means (for example, a first starting port switch 22A) for detecting the game medium that has entered the second starting winning port, and the second A passing gate (for example, a passing gate 41) provided in the game area, a passage detecting means (for example, a gate switch 21) for detecting the gaming medium that has passed through the passing gate, and the first start winning detection hand The second start condition corresponding to the fact that the first start condition is satisfied in response to the detection of the game medium by the stage, or the game medium is detected by the second start winning detection means On the basis of the establishment of the numerical data, the numerical data extraction means for extracting predetermined numerical data (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S204 or S224) and the numerical data extraction means satisfy the first start condition. First numerical value storage means (for example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, etc.) for storing the numerical data extracted based on the establishment of the numerical data in such a way that the extraction order can be specified is specified; Second holding storage means (for example, the second special figure holding storage unit 1 for holding the numerical data extracted based on the establishment of the start condition holding the extraction order in an identifiable manner) 1B) and the first numerical data for reading out the numerical data with the first extraction order among the numerical data stored and stored in the first storage device when the first start condition is satisfied Based on the reading means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S244) and the numerical data read by the first numerical data reading means (for example, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result). First predetermining means for determining whether or not to control to the specific gaming state before the variable display result of the first identification information is derived (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S248 and S258, etc.) ) And when the second start condition is satisfied, even if the numerical data is stored on hold in the first hold storage unit, Second numerical data reading means for reading the numerical data with the earliest extraction order out of the numerical data stored in priority, in preference to the numerical data held in the first hold storage means ( For example, based on the numerical data read by the second numerical data reading means, etc., before the variable display result of the second identification information is derived on the basis of the numerical value read by the second numerical data reading means, etc. By a second pre-determining unit (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S255 and S258) and the first pre-determining unit or the second pre-determining unit for deciding whether or not to control to the specific gaming state Based on the decision to control to the specific gaming state, the specific gaming state control means (for example, the CPU 103) controls to the specific gaming state. Steps S114 to S117), and after the control to the specific game state by the specific game state control means, the second start prize opening is more than when the normal game state is controlled. Special gaming state control means for controlling to a special gaming state with a high winning frequency (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processing of step S344 or S345 and then the processing of step S15 and S16) and the first start condition When the starting condition is established, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means matches a predetermined determination value (for example, the CPU 103 performs steps S209 to S217, or step Based on the determination by the determination means when the start condition is satisfied). Before the variable display based on the numerical data subjected to the determination is executed, the notice effect execution means for executing a predetermined notice effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the continuous notice setting process in step S516). And a part for executing the decorative symbol variation processing in step S162), and the notice effect execution means is controlled to the special game state by the special game state control means. The effect is not executed (for example, when the CPU 103 determines Yes in the process of step S207, the effect control CPU 120 skips the processes of steps S209 to S218, so that the effect control CPU 120 continues in the continuous notice setting process of step S516. The notice effect is not set), and the specific game state is controlled by the specific game state control means. Even in the case where the first start condition is satisfied, the predetermined notice effect is not executed (for example, when the CPU 103 determines Yes in the process of step S208, the process of steps S209 to S218). By skipping, the effect control CPU 120 does not set the continuous notice effect in the continuous notice setting process of step S516), even when the specific game state is controlled by the specific game state control means. When the first start condition is satisfied, the predetermined notice effect is not executed (for example, when the CPU 103 determines Yes in the process of step S208, the process of the effects is controlled by skipping the processes of steps S209 to S218). The CPU 120 uses the continuous notice setting process in step S516 to provide a continuous notice. Do not set the production).

In this gaming machine, the notice effect execution means executes a predetermined notice effect based on the start condition establishment determination means when the first start condition is satisfied when the special game state control means controls the special game state. do not do. Thereby, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, it is possible to reliably prevent the stock notice effect from being performed while maintaining the effect of the notice effect based on the determination by the determination means when the start condition is established. Therefore, it is possible to ensure sound game playability.
Further, according to this gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the predetermined notice effect from being executed when the first start condition is satisfied when the specific game state control means controls the specific game state. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being substantially informed that the specific gaming state is continuously generated by executing the predetermined notice effect, so that the player's gambling feeling is significantly increased. Can be prevented.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the first identification is based on specific numerical data among the numerical data stored in the first reserved storage means or the second reserved storage means. Variable display pattern type determining means (for example, the CPU 103 determines whether the variable display pattern type of the information or the second identification information is a plurality of types including the specific variable display pattern type constituted by the specific variable display pattern). And the first identification information including the specific variable display pattern from among the variable display patterns included in the variable display pattern type determined by the variable display pattern type determination unit. 2 Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information (for example, the CPU 103 executes step S28). And a variable display control means for controlling variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information based on the determination result by the variable display pattern determination means (for example, an effect control board) And the start condition satisfaction determination means is configured to extract the specific numerical value extracted by the numerical data extraction means based on the establishment of the first start condition. By determining whether or not the data matches a predetermined specific determination value, it is determined whether or not the variable display pattern type based on the specific numerical data is the specific variable display pattern type (for example, the CUP 103 The processing of S217 and step S234 is executed), and the notice effect execution means is determined by the specific condition by the start condition establishment time determination means. When it is determined that the variable display pattern type based on the data is the specific variable display pattern type, the predetermined notice effect is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is shown in FIG. 32 in the process of step S744). The presence / absence of continuous notice is determined by referring to the continuous notice pattern determination table 169).
In this gaming machine, the variable display pattern type determining unit is configured to determine the first identification information or the second identification based on specific numerical data among the numerical data stored in the first reserved storage unit or the second reserved storage unit. The variable display pattern type of information is determined to be one of a plurality of types including a specific variable display pattern type composed of specific variable display patterns. Then, the variable display pattern determination means can change the first identification information or the second identification information including the specific variable display pattern from among the variable display patterns included in the variable display pattern type determined by the variable display pattern type determination means. Determine the display pattern. In this way, for example, when the specific variable display pattern is to execute a specific reach effect among a plurality of types of reach effects, the variable display pattern type determining means determines the variable display pattern type, The presence / absence of specific reach production can be determined. And even if the presence / absence of the specific reach effect is determined in this way, compared to what determines the presence / absence of the specific reach effect by determining the variable display pattern by the variable display pattern type determining means after determining the presence / absence of the reach effect, Since the execution frequency of the predetermined notice effect does not drop significantly, the effect of the effect can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in the above (1) or (2), when the game medium is detected by the passage detection means in the normal gaming state, the second gaming area Instead, it further includes a notification effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the notification effect control process in step S407) for executing a notification effect that prompts the player to fire toward the first game area.
In this gaming machine, when the notification effect executing means is controlled in the normal gaming state, when the game medium is detected by the passage detection means, the notification effect executing means is less likely to enter the gaming medium when controlled in the normal gaming state. A notification effect that prompts the player to fire toward the first start winning opening, which is easy for the game medium to enter, is executed instead of the two starting winning opening. Thereby, it can prevent giving a disadvantage to the unfamiliar player.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the advance notice execution means is controlled at the normal gaming state, and when the predetermined advance notice effect ends, When the second start condition is satisfied during execution of the predetermined notice effect in which the variable display result of the first identification information does not become the specific display result, it is executed based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. In the variable display of the second identification information, a part of the predetermined notice effect is not executed (for example, if the effect control CPU 120 determines Yes in the processing of steps S751 and S752, the processing of steps S754 and S755 is performed. Process).
In this gaming machine, the notice effect executing means executes a predetermined notice effect in which the variable display result of the first identification information at the end of the predetermined notice effect is not the specific display result when being controlled in the normal gaming state. In the meantime, when the second start condition is satisfied, a part of the predetermined notice effect is not executed by the variable display of the second identification information executed based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. Here, in the case of being controlled in the normal gaming state, the period during which the second start winning opening is changed to the first state is shorter than that in the case of being controlled in the special gaming state. The possibility that the game medium flows into the start winning opening, in other words, the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied is lower than that in the case where the special game state is controlled. That is, according to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect, it is not necessary to set up a program that assumes an irregular situation such as the establishment of the second start condition when controlling to the normal gaming state. The burden can be reduced.

(5) In the gaming machine described in (4) above, when the advance notice execution means is controlled to the normal gaming state, the variable display of the first identification information at the end of the predetermined advance notice effect. When the second start condition is satisfied during execution of the predetermined notice effect whose result is not the specific display result, the predetermined notice effect is ended (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the processes of steps S751 and S752). If YES is determined in step S754, the processing in steps S754 and S755 is executed).
In this gaming machine, the notice effect executing means executes a predetermined notice effect in which the variable display result of the first identification information at the end of the predetermined notice effect is not the specific display result when being controlled in the normal gaming state. When the second start condition, which is the start condition for the variable display of the second identification information executed prior to the variable display of the first identification information, is satisfied, the predetermined notice effect is ended. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an unnatural performance operation from being executed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the quasi-continuous chance eyes and the sudden chance eyes. 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 illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a common figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits. It is a figure which shows the example of selection setting of the variation pattern classification determination table for small hits. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern classification determination table for loss. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the small hits variation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the final stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a left-right output determination table. It is a figure which shows the non-reach combination which does not become a final stop symbol. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the final stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the final stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a promotion effect execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a slip pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the temporary stop symbol in a pseudo | simulation continuous change. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a continuous notice pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a design fluctuation control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a continuous notice control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of various effect control pattern tables. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data holding area for production control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a prefetch result notification command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the number of times of winning a big winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of gate passage. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a notification effect image. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a slip / pseudo-continuous setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a change promotion effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a continuous notice setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a continuous notice 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 a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation during the variable display of a decoration design.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the display area of the image display device 5, “left” and “right” color symbol display areas 5A and 5B are arranged. When the variation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started as the special symbol game, the variation of the color symbol (for example, update of the display color) is started in the “left” color symbol display area 5A. Is done. On the other hand, when the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started as the special symbol game, the variation of the color symbol is started in the “right” color symbol display area 5B. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the variation of the color symbol is finished, and the fixed color symbol that becomes the variable display result of the color symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, the variation of the color symbol in the “left” color symbol display area 5A is started when the effect control CPU 120 receives the first variation start command from the main substrate 11 on the effect control substrate 12 side. Just do it. In addition, if the change of the color pattern in the “right” color pattern display area 5B is started when the effect control CPU 120 receives the second change start command from the main board 11 on the effect control board 12 side. Good. The variation of the color symbol thus started may be terminated when the effect control CPU 120 receives a decoration symbol stop command from the main board 11 on the effect control board 12 side. In this case, the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is mainly controlled by the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control board 12 side. When the variation pattern designation command is received from the board 11, it is started and not when the decorative symbol stop command is received from the main board 11, but when the variation time designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. It should just be terminated.

  The color symbols variably displayed in the “left” and “right” color symbol display areas 5A and 5B include, for example, four types of symbols (for example, “yellow”, “green”, “red”, “blue”, etc.) As long as it is included. Each of the color symbols is assigned a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “4” are assigned to the color symbols “yellow”, “green”, “red”, and “blue”, respectively. In addition, the “yellow” color design is a variable display result of “losing”, the “green” color design is a variable display result of “15 round jackpot”, and the “red” color design is “2 round jackpot”. For the display result, the color pattern of “blue” indicates the variable display result of “small hit”, respectively.

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

  As an example, the start winning storage display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. Yes. Then, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure (first start condition) in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, 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 fact that the game ball has entered the two start winning prize opening, normally non-display (transparent One of the display parts that are colored (for example, the leftmost display part of the display parts that are not displayed) is changed to normal display (colored). In the start winning memory display area 5H, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number. In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. For example, the special figure hold display device includes a first reserved memory number as an effective start winning ball number that has entered the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and a second variable ball winning device 6B formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The total reserved memory number that is the total value of the second reserved memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the start winning opening is displayed in an identifiable manner. The special figure hold indicator includes, for example, a number (for example, 8) of LEDs corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “8”) in the total number of reserved memories.

  A normal winning ball device 6A passes through the first gaming area 2 which is the game area 2 on the left side from the top of the image display device 5, and a normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B passes through the second game area which is the right game area 2. Gate 41 is provided. In this embodiment, the normal winning ball device 6A is below the center of the image display device 5, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is at the lower right of the image display device 5, and the passing gate 41 is the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Above (right side of the image display device 5). For this reason, the game ball flowing down the first game area does not flow through the passing gate 41 provided in the second game area and flows into the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Further, the game balls flowing down the second game area do not flow into the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A provided in the first game area. 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 includes an electric tulip-type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a predetermined solenoid for an electric accessory. A second starting prize opening. 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 enters a closed state in which it does not enter the second start winning opening. . On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the normal electric accessory solenoid is in the on state, so that the game ball enters the second start winning opening. Become. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the closed state, the possibility that the game ball will enter is lower than that in the open state. You may comprise as follows.

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

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately illuminating decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. It should be noted that a universal figure holding indicator that displays the number of universal figure holding memories as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 may be provided. In addition, a notification lamp may be provided for notifying the player which of the first game area and the second game area the game ball should be shot into. In that case, on the side of the main board 11, whether the CPU 103 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or whether it is controlled to the probability changing state or the short time state, for example, a game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. It may be determined from the value of the special figure process flag provided in FIG. For example, when both the time reduction flag are in the OFF state corresponding to being controlled to the normal state, it is unlikely that the game ball will enter the second start winning opening provided in the second game area. The player is notified by controlling the lighting state of the notification lamp so that the game ball is driven toward the first game area where the first start winning opening is provided, which does not change the possibility of the game ball entering depending on the state. That's fine. On the other hand, in response to being controlled to the probability change state or the time-short state, the time-short flag is on, or the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 corresponds to the big hit game state. When the special figure process flag value is “4” to “7”, there is a high possibility that a game ball will enter the second start winning opening provided in the second game area, and the second start condition is In the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B that is performed based on the establishment, the big hit type will not be "surprise" or controlled to the small hit game state Then, the lighting state of the notification lamp may be controlled to notify the player so that the game ball is driven toward the second game area where the second start winning opening is provided. Note that the on / off control of the notification lamp may be performed on the side of the effect control board 12 by the effect control CPU 120 based on the effect control command from the main board 11, but for accuracy. It is preferable that the CPU 103 performs the processing directly on the main substrate 11 side.

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

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

  In the normal game by the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display such that the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 provided above the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the normal figure start condition for executing the normal symbol variable display at 20 is established, the normal figure start condition for starting the normal symbol variable display, for example, the end of the previous general symbol game, is established. Start based on what you did. 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 symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is caused by the fact that the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is satisfied, the operation is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state, or the small hit gaming state. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a game ball that has entered the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is satisfied, the second start condition is started based on the fact that the second special condition game, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended, for example.

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

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are 15 round jackpot symbols, A special symbol indicating the number “1” is a two-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state) as a multi-round 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 open 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, 15 balls are obtained each time a game ball wins a big winning opening. The 15 round round big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) as a small round specific gaming state controlled after the two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played in each round. The period for changing to the first state that is advantageous to the player (the period in which the big prize opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) is a second period (for example, 1 second) shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state. In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round becomes a second round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first round number in the 15 round big hit state. Note that in the 2 round big hit state, it is only necessary to control the number of executions of the round to be the second round number, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the 15 round big hit state. A game in the round two big hit state in which the number of round executions is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In the two-round big hit state, in a predetermined winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round, the predetermined winning port serving as the big winning port is changed from the closed state to the open state. Thus, the second state that is disadvantageous for the player may be changed to the first state that is advantageous for the player, and the state may be returned 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 the big winning opening, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (1 second), which is very short. . Therefore, the two-round big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a game is not substantially obtained. The 2 round big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, the big hit gaming state as the low round specific gaming state is not limited to the number of round execution times compared to the big hit gaming state as the multiple round specific gaming state. For example, the round execution number is small round specific gaming state. While the state and the multi-round specific gaming state are the same, in the small-round specific gaming state, the upper limit period (for example, 2 seconds) for opening the big prize opening is the upper limit period for the multi-round specific gaming state (for example, 29 seconds) ) May be shorter. That is, the big hit gaming state as the small round specific gaming state is that the period in which the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each round is a second period shorter than the first period in the multi-round specific gaming state, The number of executions may be at least one of the second round numbers less than the first round number in the multi-round specific gaming state.

  Further, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” which are the big hit symbols of 15 rounds, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game 15 After the round big hit state is over, as one of the special game states, the special symbol variation time (special diagram variation time) in the special figure game is controlled to be a short time state as compared with the normal state. Here, the normal state is a normal game state as a game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a probability change state, and a short time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control 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, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 15-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 usually a big bonus It is called a symbol (also called “non-probable big hit symbol”). Further, the fact that the 15-round non-probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as “15R normal big hit” (also referred to as “15R non-probable big hit”).

  Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers of “3” and “7” that will be the big hit symbol of 15 rounds, the special symbol that shows the number of “7” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. After the status is over, or after the 2 round jackpot state has ended based on the special symbol showing the number “1” that will be the 2 round jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game, As one of the special game states different from the normal game state, for example, the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed is controlled. The In this probabilistic state, the variable display result of each special figure game and decorative design is improved so that the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state continues until the next variable display result is a “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 that is controlled to be probable after the jackpot game state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is It is called a symbol. Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the two-round big hit symbol controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is a sudden big hit symbol. It is called. Further, the fact that the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “15R probability big hit”. The fact that the sudden hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as “surprise big hit” (also referred to as “2R probability variable big hit”). The 15 round jackpot symbols “3” and “7” and the 2 round jackpot symbol “1” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  In the probabilistic state or the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control 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 such that the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility of establishment. 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. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in the probability changing state or the short-time state is also referred to as high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the certain change state or the short-time state. .

  After the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, a variable winning operation for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is performed as in the two round big hit state. That is, in the small hit game state, for example, the operation of opening the large winning opening over the second period by the opening / closing plate provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is repeatedly executed until the second number of times is reached. In the small hit gaming state, similarly to the two round big hit state, the period in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second number. It may be controlled so that at least one of them is performed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. That is, the probability state immediately before the control to the small hit gaming state is continued without being changed during the control to the small hit gaming state or after the control to the small hit gaming state is completed. In addition, when the short hit state is controlled immediately before the control to the small hit gaming state is started, it is changed even during the control to the small hit gaming state and after the control to the small hit gaming state ends. It is continuously controlled in a short time state. A game in the small hit gaming state in which the number of times that the big winning opening is opened by the variable winning operation is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game, similar to the game in the two round big hit state. When the winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round in the two round big hit state is changed to the first state, the same as the two round big hit state in the small hit gaming state. In the aspect, the winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state.

  In the probabilistic state or the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and the tilting time of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure” The second start condition is easily established by increasing the possibility that the game ball will enter the second start winning opening, such as control for making the time longer than that in the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts compared to in the normal state. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. The control to be performed may be different between the probability variation state and the time-short state, or the combination of the controls to be performed (which may or may not include the same control) may be different.

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

  In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, The decorative display variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination. Corresponding to the reach state, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. Or change the variation of the decorative pattern. Such changes in the character image display, the background image display mode, and the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect).

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

  In the variable display effect of “sliding”, two or more decorative symbol display areas are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After temporarily displaying a decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R (for example, “left” and “right”), a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) decorative symbol display area (for example, either “left” decorative symbol display area 5L or “right” decorative symbol display area 5R or both), the decorative symbol is changed again and then stopped. Thus, the effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Here, the temporary stop display is the stop of the decorative symbol that is performed before the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (final stop display) because the variation time determined for each of a plurality of types of variation patterns described later has elapsed. Refers to the display. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, it is stopped and displayed to the player by, for example, performing fluctuation display and changing the decorative symbol immediately after stopping for a short time. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, 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 decorative design that has been stopped is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols are based on the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once. After the decorative symbols are changed in all of the display 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, The effect display for changing the decorative design again (pseudo continuous change) at 5C and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, the pseudo ream chances GC1 to GC1 shown in FIG. 3A are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decorative symbols constituting any of the GC8s are temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the “left symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed (stopped display or temporary stop display) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the “middle symbol” is displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. The “right symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. The pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 may be determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination.

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

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

  When the special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is the probability variable big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special figure game as a 15-round big hit symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is reached. In response to the situation, a reach effect similar to the case where the jackpot type is “normal” is executed, or a reach effect different from the case where the jackpot type is “normal” is executed. Thereafter, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination has, for example, a symbol number variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Among the decorative patterns of “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative patterns having the odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming a probable big hit symbol, after the reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the probable big jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as a big hit type) when the display result is “big hit”. In addition, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the fixed ornament symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol. . In this way, even when the fixed decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, if the probability variable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, it is included in the variable display mode of “probable change”. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “probability change”, it is controlled to the 15 round big hit state, and when the 15 round big hit state ends, it is controlled to the positive change state. If the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a probable big hit symbol, after the fixed ornament symbol that is normally a big hit combination is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is played at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the round in the big hit gaming state The period from the end of one round in the state until the start of the next round, the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next variable display game, or the jackpot For example, during the first variable display game after the end of the gaming state, an effect operation for notifying that the state is controlled to the probability changing state may be performed.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “1” that is a two-round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, for example, FIG. As shown in (B), any of a combination of a plurality of types of determined decorative symbols that are predetermined as the chances of success TC1 to TC4 may be displayed in a stopped manner. In addition, when the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state. Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a confirmed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. In this way, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming a special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, various decorative decorative variable display modes in which various confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. Is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a jackpot type) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “sudden probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. When the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not the reach state, and the determined decorative symbol is a predetermined non-reach loss combination. May be stopped. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “surprise accuracy”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state, and when the two round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the probability changing state.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “5” as a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the ornament is displayed in the same manner as when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “surprise”. After the symbol variable display is performed, one of combinations of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols predetermined as the chance of chances TC1 to TC4 as shown in FIG. 3B, for example, may be stopped and displayed. . In addition, when a special symbol indicating the number “5” as a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for finalization in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a confirmed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. In this way, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming a special symbol indicating the number “5” as the small hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols on which various confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is as follows. This is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. Even when the special symbol indicating the number “5” which is a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative display variable display state is not the reach state, and the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach loss combination is displayed. A stop display may be displayed. After the variable display result is “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state in which the variable winning action similar to the two round big hit state is performed, and when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed. Therefore, the gaming state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” continues. If it is determined that the probability change state or the short-time state is to be ended in response to the variable display game in which the variable display result is “small hit”, the normal state is returned after the end of the small hit gaming state. Will be controlled.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change”, the re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. In the re-drawing effect, the decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective lines of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5. Later, for example, the decorative pattern display units 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are changed again in a state where the same decorative pattern is aligned, and the decorative pattern that is a probable big hit combination, Any of the decorative symbols that become a big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed corresponding to the fact that the big hit type is “normal”, as the re-lottery effect, after the decorative pattern displayed temporarily stopped is re-varied, The change promotion promotion effect is performed to derive and display the determined decorative design. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed in response to the jackpot type being “probable change”, the re-lottery effect is re-variable after the decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped is re-variable. A changing promotion success effect that stops and displays a fixed decorative symbol that is a combination may be executed, or a changing promotion failure effect may be executed.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change”, the variable display result is displayed in the period from when the variable display result is stopped until the end of the 15 round big hit state. A jackpot promotion effect may be executed as a notification effect on whether or not to control. Here, the timing at which the jackpot promotion effect is executed may be a period before the start of the first round in the 15 round big hit state after the variable display result is stopped and displayed, or the 15 round big hit state May be a period during which any one of the rounds is being executed, or may be a period from the end of any round to the start of the next round in the 15 round big hit state, or 15 rounds. It may be a period from the end of the last round in the big hit state to the start of the next variable display game. Alternatively, an effect operation corresponding to the promotion effect during the big hit may be performed during the fluctuation of the first special symbol or decorative design after the end of the 15th round big hit state. The jackpot promotion effect executed after the final round in the 15 round jackpot state is sometimes referred to as “ending promotion effect” in particular. In addition, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”, if a definite decorative symbol that is a promising big hit combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, the promotion effect during the big hit is given. It should just be prevented from being executed.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. As an example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result. At this time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result in the jackpot promotion promotion effect, while the probable change symbol may be stopped and displayed as the effect display result in the jackpot promotion promotion effect. As another example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect image indicating the roulette game is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. At this time, the ball thrown into the rotating roulette entered the “even number” in the jackpot promotion failure production and displayed the effect image “Sorry!”, While the jackpot promotion promotion production was thrown into the rotating roulette. The ball enters “odd number” and the effect image “probability!” Is displayed. When the big hit type is “probable change”, but the fixed decorative symbol of the normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed, the promotion will be in the probable change state by executing the promotion effect during the big hit before the big hit game state is finished. What is necessary is just to alert | report that there exists. When the jackpot type is “normal”, it is only necessary not to execute the success promotion effect during the jackpot and not to notify that there is a promotion that is in a probable change state until the jackpot gaming state ends. .

  During the variable display of decorative symbols, the start condition is established multiple times, for example, by displaying other than the variable display mode of decorative symbols, such as displaying a predetermined effect image, unlike reach effects and variable display effects. There is a case where an effect of notifying that the reach effects of reach effects β1 and β2 having a high jackpot reliability are executed continuously over a plurality of variable display games based on the above. Such an effect continuously executed over a plurality of variable display games is also referred to as continuous notice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. 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. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

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

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, a prior determination result indicating whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, and the variable display result is Different EXT data is set corresponding to the big hit type determination result of whether the decorative symbol variable display mode in the case of “big hit” is “normal”, “probability change”, or “surprise accuracy”. 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 indicating a determination result that the decorative symbol variable display mode is “normal” when the variable display result is “big hit”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command that indicates a determination result that the decorative symbol variable display mode is “probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a determination result that the decorative symbol variable display mode is “surprise” when the variable display result is “big hit”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

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

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

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

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

  Command A4XXH corresponds to the two-round big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, and the small hit gaming state based on the variable display result being “small hit”. This is a command for specifying the opening of the big prize opening for sudden / small hits that designates the display of the effect image during the period when the big prize opening is open in each round or variable winning action. Command A5XXH specifies the display of the effect image during the period when the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state by the end of each round or variable winning action corresponding to the two round big hit state or the small hit game state. This is a command that is designated after opening the big prize opening for small hits. For example, in the command for opening the big winning opening for the accuracy / small hit and the command specifying after opening the big winning opening, the number of executions of the variable winning operation in the round in the big hit state or the small hit gaming state (for example, “1” or “2” )), Different EXT data is set. In addition, as for the command for opening the big prize opening and the command after opening the big prize opening, a common command is provided instead of separately preparing the one for sudden hit / small hit and the one for 15 round big hit. You may do it.

  The command B001H 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. The command B002H is for executing a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established. The command B001H is a gate passage designation command for notifying that a game ball has passed through the passage gate 41.

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

  The command D0XXH is a first prefetch result notification command for notifying the prefetch result of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A (FIG. 17). The command D1XXH is a second prefetch result notification command for notifying the prefetch result of the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B (FIG. 17). Here, prefetching refers to reading the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A or the second special figure hold storage unit 151B before the special figure game based on the hold data is started. Say. In the first prefetching result notification command, for example, the first prefetching result notification command is determined based on numerical data indicating a special figure display result determining random number value MR1 included in the holding data prefetched from the first special figure holding storage unit 151A shown in FIG. The random display value MR2 for determining the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”, or when the probability variation flag is OFF corresponding to the normal state or the short time state Whether the jackpot type determined based on the numerical data indicating `` normal '', `` probability change '', or `` surprise change '' or when the probability change flag is on corresponding to the probability change state Whether the jackpot type determined based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 is “normal”, “probability variation”, or “surprising”, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. The variation pattern type determined in this way is one that does not execute the reach effect, one that executes the “normal” reach effect, one that executes the reach effect of reach α1 or α2, or one that executes the reach effect of reach β1. Different EXT data is set corresponding to whether or not. In the second prefetch result notification command, for example, it is determined based on numerical data indicating a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the hold data prefetched from the second special figure hold storage unit 151B shown in FIG. Whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”, and the big hit type determined based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “normal” , And “probability variation”, the variation pattern type determined based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type does not execute the reach effect, or executes the “normal” reach effect. Different EXT data is set depending on whether the target is a reach production of reach α1 or α2 or a reach production of reach β1. That. Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold memory content notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the first special figure hold storage unit 151A receives the first hold memory content notification command. Prefetch results can be specified. Further, when the second start condition is satisfied, the second hold memory content notification command transmitted from the main board 11 can be received to specify the prefetch result from the second special figure hold storage unit 151B.

  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 out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

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

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit", and the small hit value This is a random value used to determine whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example.

  The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is used as a plurality of specific variable display types such as “normal”, “probable change”, and “surprise” as the variable display mode of the decorative symbols when the variable display result is “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 to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random number value MR3 is in the range of “1” to “241”. Takes the value of The random 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. For example, the random value MR4 is a value in the range of “1” to “251”. Take.

  The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “150”. In other words, the random number value MR5 for determining the normal game display result is determined from the state in which the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game (closed state). It is used to determine whether or not to change to a state where the ball enters (open state).

  FIG. 6 shows variations in decorative symbols prepared in advance corresponding to the cases where the variable display mode of decorative symbols is “non-reach” and “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a pattern. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-1, non-reach PA1-2, non-reach PA1- are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is "non-reach". 4, non-reach PA1-5, non-reach PB1-1, non-reach PC1-1 variation patterns are prepared. In addition, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4, super PA3-1 to super PA3-6, super PB3-1 to super PB3- 3, variation patterns of Super PC 3-3 and Super PC 3-4 are prepared.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”. As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, normal PA2-5 to normal PA2-8, super PA4-1 to super PA4 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit”. -6, Super PA5-1 to Super PA5-3, Super PB4-1 to Super PB4-3, Super PB5-1 to Super PB5-3, Super PD1-1 and Super PD1-2, Super PE1-1 and Super PE1 -2, special PG1-1 to special PG1-7, special PG2-1 to special PG2-3, and special PG3-1 variation patterns are prepared.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, special PH1-1 to special PH1-7, special PH2-1 to special PH2-1 as special fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display result is “small hit”. Variation patterns of PH2-3 and special PH3-1 are prepared.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the CPU 103 to make 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.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a symbol display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the symbol display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 9A, a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. An ordinary map display result determination table 130C shown in FIG. 9C is prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table referred to for determination. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result depending on whether the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 17 is off or on. Are set data (determination data), etc., associated with (assigned to) big hit determination value data, small hit determination value data, and loss determination value data. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. The second special figure display result determination table 130B determines whether to assign the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result to the big hit determination value data or the loss determination value data depending on whether the probability variation flag is OFF or ON. Data.

  In the ordinary figure display result determination table 130C, the comparison with the random number MR5 for determining the ordinary figure display result is made depending on whether the time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 17 is off or on. The numerical value (judgment value) to be assigned is assigned to either the common figure judgment value data or the common figure loss judgment value data. The general map display result determination table 130C is used for setting the general map change time to one of a plurality of types in accordance with the determination result of whether or not the random number MR5 matches the determination value data per universal map. When the data or the random number MR5 matches the judgment value data per map, the time for performing tilt control (tilt control time) for allowing the game ball to easily enter the second start winning opening, and the time flag is OFF Data for setting for setting depending on whether it is present or on may be included.

  In the setting of the general map display result determination table 130C shown in FIG. 9C, the random number value MR5 for determining the general map display result is any one of “1” to “15” corresponding to the case where the probability variation flag is OFF. In the meantime, the random number value MR5 for determining the normal map display result is “1” to “140” corresponding to the case where the probability variation flag is on. The determination value is allocated to the determination value data for the normal map and the determination value data for the general-purpose loss so that the determination value matches the determination value data for the normal map. With such a setting, when the probability variation flag is on corresponding to the probability variation state, the variable display result in the normal game is `` compared to when the probability variation flag is off corresponding to the normal state or the short time state ''. The probability of “per normal” is increased, and the frequency of tilt control for making the second start winning opening easy to enter the game ball can be increased. Further, the normal time fluctuation times TH3 and TH4 corresponding to when the probability variation flag is on are set shorter than the normal time fluctuation times TH1 and TH2 corresponding to when the probability variation flag is off. With this setting, when the probability variation flag is on corresponding to the probability variation state, the normal variation time in the ordinary game is shorter than when the probability variation flag is off corresponding to the normal state or the short time state. Thus, it is possible to increase the frequency at which the tilt control is performed so that the game ball can easily win the second start winning opening. Further, the tilt control time TK2 corresponding to when the probability variation flag is on is set longer than the tilt control time TK1 corresponding to when the probability variation flag is off. With such a setting, when the probability variation flag is on, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening than when it is off. In the setting of the general map display result determination table 130C, when the random number MR5 for determining the general map display result is any one of “1” to “15”, corresponding to the case where the time flag is off. While it is determined that it matches the determination value data per common map, the random value MR5 for determining the general map display result is any one of “1” to “140” corresponding to the case where the time reduction flag is on. The determination value may be assigned to the normal figure determination value data and the common figure loss determination value data so that it is sometimes determined that it matches the normal figure determination value data. With this setting, even when the time reduction flag is on corresponding to the time reduction state, the variable display result in the normal game is “when the time reduction flag is off corresponding to the normal state”. The probability of “per normal” is increased, and the frequency of tilt control for making the second start winning opening easy to enter the game ball can be increased. In addition, the normal time fluctuation times TH3 and TH4 corresponding to the time reduction flag being on are set shorter than the normal time fluctuation times TH1 and TH2 corresponding to the time reduction flag being off. Even when the hourly flag is turned on corresponding to the state, the fluctuation time of the usual figure in the ordinary game is shortened compared to when the hourly flag is turned off corresponding to the normal state, and the second start prize opening is It is possible to increase the frequency at which tilt control is performed to make it easier for the game ball to win. Further, since the tilt control time TK2 corresponding to the time reduction flag being on is set longer than the tilt control time TK1 corresponding to the time reduction flag being off, the time reduction flag is on. In addition, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening than when it is off. In addition, when the time reduction flag is on corresponding to the time reduction state, the second start winning prize is obtained by increasing the number of times of tilt control compared to when the time reduction flag is off corresponding to the normal state. You may make it easier to enter the game ball into the mouth.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. When it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” and it is determined to control to the big hit game state, the big hit type determination table 131 is based on the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, It is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variable display mode as one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “normal”, “probability change”, and “surprising accuracy”. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the value of the variation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 17 is “1” or “2”. Depending on whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is assigned to the big hit types of “normal”, “probable change”, and “surprise”. ing. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the table data indicating the determination values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is the result of determining whether to control to the 15 round jackpot state or the 2 round jackpot state, and the end of the jackpot gaming state Later, it becomes data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probability variation state. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “normal” or “probability” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result of controlling to the 15 round jackpot state, while being assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. The table data indicating the determined value corresponds to the determination result of controlling to the two round big hit state. In addition, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “normal” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not controlled to the probability change state, while being assigned to the jackpot type of “probability change” or “surprise”. The table data indicating the determined value indicates the determination result that the control is performed in the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 is a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, any one of “0” to “2”). Table data (setting data) may be included. Further, in this embodiment, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the determined value in the range of “81” to “100” is set to OFF in the probability variation flag corresponding to the normal state or the short time state. If the probability change flag is on corresponding to the probability variation state, it is assigned to the “probability” jackpot type. With such a setting, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” and the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a value in the range of “81” to “100”, the probability variation flag is off. If there is, a determination result indicating that the control is made to the 2-round big hit state is obtained, while if the probability variation flag is ON, a determination result indicating that the control is made to the 15-round big hit state is obtained.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of a jackpot variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G shown in FIGS. 11A to 11G are prepared in advance as jackpot variation pattern type determination tables. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G determine the variation pattern type for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined (preliminary determination) that the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3. Here, the variation pattern type indicates whether or not a reach effect is present, whether a “normal” reach effect and a reach effect α1 or α2 or a reach effect β1 are executed, and whether or not a variable display effect is present. Thus, each variation pattern is grouped by type. In addition, for the variation pattern type, each variation pattern may be grouped by type according to the number of re-variations in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. Each big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A-132G is selected according to the table selection setting as shown in FIG. In other words, the game state is selected depending on whether the game state is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state, and the determination result of the jackpot type.

  Each of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G is compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variable pattern type depending on whether the determination result of the big hit type is “normal”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. Numerical values (determined values) are fluctuation patterns of normal CA3-1, super CA3-2 to super CA3-6, super CB3-1, super CB3-2, special CA4-1, special CB4-1, and special CC4-1. Assigned to one of the types.

  In the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G, a determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of big hit types is determined. ing. For example, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A used when the big hit type is “normal” and the big hit type is “probable change”. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 11B used when “”, the assignment of the determination values to the variation pattern types of the normal CA 3-1 and the super CA 3-2 is different. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-3, while in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132B, the variation pattern type of the super CA 3-3 is set. No decision value is assigned to it. On the other hand, in the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A, no decision value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA 3-4, while in the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132B, the fluctuation of the super CA 3-4 A decision value is assigned to the pattern type.

  Thus, when the gaming state is one of the normal state, the probability variation state, and the short-time state, the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132C selected according to the big hit type in each gaming state (when in the normal state) ), The big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132D to 132F (selected when the probability change state) and the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A, 132B, 132G (selected during the short time state) are compared. The assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern type is different. In addition, a determined value may be assigned to a different variation pattern type depending on the jackpot type. In this way, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be made different.

  In the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132C, 132F, 132G used when the big hit type is “Accuracy”, for example, the big hit type such as Special CA4-1, Special CB4-1, Special CC4-1 is other than “Accuracy”. In some cases, a decision value is assigned to a variation pattern type to which a decision value is not assigned. Thus, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type becomes “surprise”, when the control is made to the two round big hit state, the variation pattern type different from the case of controlling to the 15 round big hit state is determined. be able to.

  When the jackpot type is determined to be “normal”, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A used when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a short-time state, and the game In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132D shown in FIG. 11D used when the state is a probable variation state, assignment of determination values to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 and super CA3-2 is different. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3, while in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132D, the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3 is determined. No decision value has been assigned. As described above, when the big hit type is determined to be “normal”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A and 132D (“normal” are selected) according to the gaming state. When the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132B and 132E (selected when “probability change”) and the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132C, 132F and 132G (selected when “probability”) are compared, the gaming state The determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type depending on whether the state is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state. In addition, a determined value may be assigned to a different variation pattern type depending on the gaming state. Thus, depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state, or a probable variation state, different variation pattern types can be determined, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the small hit variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, small hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C are prepared in advance as small hit variation pattern type determination tables. The small hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C have a plurality of variation pattern types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “small hit”. A table that is referenced to determine one of the types. In each of the small hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C, according to the table selection setting as shown in FIG. Is selected as a use table. Each of the small hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C is for determining that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to any one of the variation pattern types of the special CA5-1, the special CB5-1, and the special CC5-1. It consists of data.

  Here, the variation pattern type of the special CA 5-1 to which the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned in the variation pattern type determination table 133A for small hits shown in FIG. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is also assigned in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. In the variation pattern type of the special CB5-1 to which the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned in the variation pattern type determination table 133B for small hits shown in FIG. 13B, the big hit shown in FIG. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is also assigned in the variation pattern type determination table 132F. In the variation pattern type of the special CC 5-1 to which the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned in the variation pattern type determination table 133C for small hits shown in FIG. 13C, the big hit shown in FIG. The random pattern MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is also assigned in the variation pattern type determination table 132G for use. As described above, the variation pattern types of the special CA5-1, the special CB5-1, and the special CC5-1 are common variations in the case where the big hit type is “surprise” and the variable display result is “small hit”. It is a pattern type. That is, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 11 (C), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132F shown in FIG. 11 (F), and FIG. The big hit variation pattern type determination table 132G shown in G) is set to include a variation pattern type that is common to the variation pattern type determined when the variable display result is “small hit”.

  FIG. 14 shows a configuration example of the loss variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, loss variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134C shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C are prepared in advance as loss variation pattern type determination tables. The loss variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134C indicate that when it is determined (preliminary determination) that the variable display result is “lost”, a plurality of variation pattern types are determined based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referenced to determine one of them. Each of the loss variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134C is selected according to a table selection setting as shown in FIG. That is, the game state is selected according to whether it is a normal state, a probability change state, or a time-short state. In each of the loss variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134C, numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random pattern value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are non-reach CA1-1, non-reach CA1-2, non-reach CA1-. 3, any of the variation pattern types of non-reach CB1-1, non-reach CC1-1, non-reach CC1-2, normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, super CB2-2 Assigned to. With such a setting, non-reach CA1-1, non-reach CA1-2, non-reach CA1-3, non-reach CB1-1, non-reach in response to the determination that the decorative symbol variable display result is “lost”. By determining one of the variation pattern types of CC1-1, non-reach CC1-2, normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, super CB2-2, It is possible to determine whether or not to set the variable display state to the reach state and whether or not to execute the “normal” reach effect.

  For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table 134A shown in FIG. 14 (A), “1” corresponds to the case where the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is “0” to “2”. ”To“ 210 ”is assigned to the non-reach CA1-1 fluctuation pattern type, and“ 211 ”to“ 220 ”value (determination value) is the non-reach CA1-3 fluctuation. Assigned to the pattern type, the value in the range of “221” to “235” is assigned to the variation pattern type of normal CA2-1, and the value in the range of “236” to “240” is the variation pattern type of super CA2-2 “241” is assigned to the variation pattern type of super CA2-3. Corresponding to the case where the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is “3” or “4”, the value (determined value) in the range of “1” to “225” varies in the non-reach CA1-2. A value (decision value) in the range of “226” to “235” is assigned to the variation pattern type of non-reach CA1-3, and a value in the range of “236” to “239” is normal CA2−. 1 is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-2, and “241” is assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-3. With such a setting, when the number of the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory number that is the number of held special figure games is a predetermined number (for example, “3”) or more, compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number, The ratio determined to the variation pattern type in which the reach effect is not executed increases. If the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “non-reach” is set to be shorter than the average special symbol variation time in the variation pattern corresponding to “reach”. When the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is less than the predetermined number. Accordingly, when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is equal to or larger than the predetermined number, the variable display in which the variable display result is “losing” can be quickly digested, so that the operation rate is improved. be able to. Note that in the settings of the loss variation pattern type determination tables 134B and 134C shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, how the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is “0” to “4”. Regardless, the ratio determined for the variation pattern types of the non-reach CB1-1, the non-reach CC1-1, and the non-reach CC1-2 in which the reach effect is not executed is the same, but the loss variation pattern type determination table 134A Similarly, when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “3”), the non-reach CB1-1 in which the reach effect is not executed, compared to when it is less than the predetermined number, The ratio determined for the variation pattern types of non-reach CC1-1 and non-reach CC1-2 may be lowered. In addition, when the reach effect is executed, when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is equal to or larger than a predetermined number (for example, “3”), the reach effect is smaller than when it is less than the predetermined number. Among them, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type of the normal CA 2-1 in which the “normal” reach effect is executed increases. And, the variation time of the average special symbol in the variation pattern that executes the “normal” reach effect is shorter than the variation time of the average special symbol in the variation pattern that executes the reach effect other than “normal”. If the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened compared to when the predetermined number is less than the predetermined number. .

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of the hit variation pattern determination tables 137A and 137B stored in the ROM 101. The hit variation pattern determination table 137A shown in FIG. 15A shows the change pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type and the change pattern type when it is determined (preliminary determination) that the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number value MR4 for determination. In the winning variation pattern determination table 137A, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type corresponds to a case where the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit”. Assigned to one of multiple types of variation patterns. The hit variation pattern determination table 137B shown in FIG. 15B is for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type or the like when it is determined (preliminary determination) that the variable display result is “small hit”. This table is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR4. In the winning variation pattern determination table 137B, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type corresponds to the case where the decorative symbol variable display result is “small hit”. Assigned to one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. Here, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, special PG1-1 to special PG1-7, special PG2-1, special PG2-2, and special PG3-1. A decision value is assigned to one of the fluctuation patterns. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the variation pattern of any one of special PH1-1 to special PH1-7, special PH2-1, special PH2-2, and special PH3-1 is used. A decision value is assigned. For this reason, on the side of the effect control board 12, the change pattern notification command for designating any of the special PG1-1 to the special PG1-7, the special PG2-1, the special PG2-2, and the special PG3-1 from the main board 11. Or a variable pattern notification command specifying one of special PH1-1 to special PH1-7, special PH2-1, special PH2-2, or special PH3-1. It is possible to specify whether the big hit type is “big hit” or the variable display result is “small hit”.

  FIG. 16 shows a configuration example of the loss variation pattern determination table 138 stored in the ROM 101. When it is determined that the variable display result is “lost” (preliminary determination), the loss variation pattern determination table 138 changes based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine a pattern as one of a plurality of types. In the loss variation pattern determination table 138, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type corresponds to the case where the decorative symbol variable display result is “lost”. Assigned to one of multiple types of variation patterns.

  In the variation pattern shown in FIG. 6, the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-1 in which the variable display effect of “sliding” or “pseudo-ream” is not executed is 5.75 seconds, and the non-reach PA1-2. The variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern is 3.75 seconds. On the other hand, the variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 in which the “sliding” variable display effect is executed is 8.25 seconds, and the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. The variation time of the special symbol in the variation pattern of non-reach PA1-5 is 16.70 seconds. That is, the special symbol variation time in the variation pattern in which the variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run” are executed corresponding to “non-reach” is the special symbol in the variation pattern in which these effect operations are not executed. It is longer than the fluctuation time.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 138, the variation pattern determination disturbance 138 includes a variation pattern that executes a “normal” reach effect such as normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-4 included in the variation pattern type of the normal CA2-1. A decision value to be compared with the numerical value MR4 is assigned. Further, the variation pattern for executing the reach effect α1 such as super PA3-1 to super PA3-3 and the change pattern for executing the reach effect α2 such as super PA3-4 to super PA3-6 are the variation pattern types of the super CA2-2. A determination value to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is allocated so as to be included. The variation pattern for executing the reach effect β1 such as the super PB3-1 to the super PB3-3 is compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern so that the variation pattern type of the super CA2-3 or the super CB2-1 is included. A decision value is allocated.

  For example, as for the variation pattern (see FIG. 6) for executing the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, like the variation pattern of super PA3-3, super PA3-6, and super PB3-3, the pseudo-continuous variation is performed. The variation pattern type is classified according to the type of the effect operation in the reach effect that is executed based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative design is changed to the reach state after being broken. That is, since the fluctuation pattern of the super PA 3-3 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the reach effect α1, so as to be included in the fluctuation pattern type of the super CA 2-2 in the loss fluctuation pattern determination table 138 shown in FIG. A determination value to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is assigned. Since the variation pattern of the super PA 3-6 is a variation pattern for executing the reach effect α2, the variation pattern determination variation 138 is included in the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-2 in the loss variation pattern determination table 138. A decision value to be compared with the numerical value MR4 is assigned. Since the fluctuation pattern of the super PB3-3 is a fluctuation pattern for executing the reach effect β1, the fluctuation pattern determination table 138 changes so as to be included in the fluctuation pattern types of the super CA2-3 and the super CB2-1. A determination value to be compared with the random number MR4 for pattern determination is assigned. The variation pattern type of the super CB 2-2 includes a variation pattern for executing a “normal” reach effect such as a super PC 3-1 and a super PC 3-2 and a reach effect β1 such as a super PC 3-3 and a super PC 3-3. Both of the fluctuation pattern for executing the reach effect are included, but only one of them may be included.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2, game control as shown in FIG. 17 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. A data holding area 150 is provided. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 17 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 holding storage unit 151A is a special game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition by winning in association with the hold number in the order of winning in the first 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. Store until it reaches (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B receives the game ball at the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start condition is satisfied, but the second start condition is not satisfied. Hold data of a game (a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the winning in association with the holding number in the winning order to the second starting winning opening. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are set as reserved data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value. Store until it reaches (for example, “4”).

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

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In step S15 of FIG. 36 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 37, it is instructed which process should be selected and executed. The ordinary symbol process flag indicates which process in step S16 of FIG. 36 or the ordinary symbol process shown in FIG. 46 executed for controlling the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20. Indicates whether to select and execute.

  The big hit flag is set to an on state corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, it is cleared and turned off in response to, for example, that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. The small hit flag is set to an on state corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, it is cleared and turned off in response to, for example, the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. The probability change flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability change state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the end of the probability change state. . The time reduction flag is set to an on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to a certain change state or a time reduction state, while being cleared and turned off in response to the completion of the time reduction state. It becomes a 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 in each of a plurality of types of timers. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a variable special figure designation buffer, a jackpot type buffer, and the like.

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

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

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. As an example, if the jackpot type is “normal” based on the setting in the jackpot type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. For example, “1” is set to the big hit type buffer value, and “2” is set to the big hit type buffer value if the big hit type is “surprise”.

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

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

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updateable. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 18, 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, temporary stop symbols for promotion effect determination Random number value SR2, random number value SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of slipping / development chance, random number values SR4-1 to SR4-3 for determining the first to third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbols, for determining the promotion effect execution The numerical data indicating the random value SR5 and the random value SR6 for determining the slip pattern are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 124 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2, SR3, SR4-1 to SR4-3, 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. 34, 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, SR4-1 to SR4-3, SR5, SR6 may be counted. Further, when the random number circuit 124 is not mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 uses the random counter to select random values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2, SR3, SR4-1 to SR4-. 3, numerical data indicating all of SR5, SR6 may be counted.

  The random numbers 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 fixed decorative symbols that are variable display results of decorative symbols. , A random number value used to determine a decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in 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 temporary stop symbol at the promotion effect is temporarily stopped at the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for "left", "middle", and "right" when executing the promotion effect during change. It is a random value used to determine the decorative pattern of the normal jackpot combination to be displayed, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “80”. The random value SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of slipping / development chance is “left”, “middle” when executing the variable display effect of “slip” or when executing the variable display effect of “development chance”. ”,“ Right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are random numbers used to determine a decorative symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Takes a value.

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

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change”, the random effect value SR5 for promotion effect execution determination executes the changing promotion effect or the jackpot promotion effect. It is a random value used to determine whether or not, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The random value SR6 for determining the slip pattern is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types of slip patterns corresponding to the contents of the variable display effect when the variable display effect of “slip” is executed. It is a numerical value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “71”.

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

  FIGS. 19A to 19C show configuration examples of the final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160C stored in the ROM 121. FIG. The final stop symbol determination tables 160 </ b> A to 160 </ b> C are tables that are referred to in order to determine a combination of decorative symbols to be a definite decorative symbol from among a plurality of predetermined non-reach combinations. For example, the final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 19A is a finalized decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L among the predetermined decorative symbols that are a predetermined non-reach combination. It is a table referred in order to determine the left last stop symbol FZ1-1 based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination table 160A includes determination data that assigns the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that become the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. It is composed of The final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 19B is a final right symbol that becomes a finalized decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R among the predetermined decorative symbols that are predetermined non-reach combinations. It is a table referred to in order to determine the stop symbol FZ1-2 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 or the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination table 160B stores the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol in accordance with the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. It consists of data for determination assigned to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of decorative symbols to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. The final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 19C is a final final symbol that becomes a finalized decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C among the predetermined decorative symbols that are a predetermined non-reach combination. This table is referred to for determining the stop symbol FZ1-3 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, the third final stop symbol determination random number SR1-3, and the like. .

  Here, the determination table stored in the ROM 121 includes a left / right outcome determination table 161 as shown in FIG. 20. From the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, It is determined whether the left / right output type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR18, or LR31 to LR38. The final stop symbol determination table 160C 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 data for determination assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that are the middle final stop symbols FZ1-3.

  In the final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 19B, 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. 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 is a reach combination or a jackpot combination (except for the odd chance TC1 to TC4). It can be avoided. Further, in the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 19C, combinations of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, and the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3 are predetermined decorative symbols. The random number value SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is not assigned to the portion that becomes the combination of. For example, even if it is other than the reach combination or the big hit combination, the portion that becomes the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. The random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is not assigned to a portion that is a certain non-reach combination as shown in FIG. With such an assignment, when a final decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the final decorative symbol is a pseudo-continuous chance item GC1 to GC8, an odd chance item TC1 to TC4, or the like. There can be no non-reach combinations similar to the eyes.

  22A and 22B show configuration examples of the final stop symbol determination tables 162A and 162B stored in the ROM 121. FIG. The final stop symbol determination tables 162A and 162B are tables for determining a confirmed decorative symbol that is a reach-losing combination. For example, the final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 22 (A) has a left final stop that becomes a fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L among the fixed decorative symbols that are the reach-losing combinations. The symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2, which is the final decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, are set as the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. It is a table that is referred to for making a decision based on it. In the final stop symbol determination table 162A, symbol numbers “1” to “1” of decorative symbols (left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1, FZ2-2) that are the same as the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2. 8 ”is assigned a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 22B is a medium final stop symbol FZ2 that becomes a finalized decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C among the fixed decorative symbols that are the reach-losing combinations. -3 is a table that is referred to to determine -3 based on the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol.

  The middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 constituting the reach-losing combination is specified by a symbol difference that is a difference value between the symbol numbers of the decorative symbols that are the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2. That is, in the variable display of decorative symbols, the variation of decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, and “left” → “right” → “ In the case of deriving and displaying a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol in a predetermined order such as “middle”, “left” and “right” other than the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C where the decorative symbol is derived and displayed last. After the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are determined using the final stop symbol determination table 162A, the final stop symbol determination table 162B is used to determine “ The difference (design difference) between the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 derived and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C and the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 is determined. In accordance with the symbol difference determined at this time, a confirmed decorative symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 derived and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C is determined. In the final stop symbol determination table 162B, the third final stop symbol determination is performed for symbol differences “−2”, “−1”, “+1”, “+2” corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value SR1-3 for use is assigned.

  The final stop symbol determination table 162A compares the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol according to the variation patterns of the special PG2-1, special PG2-2, special PH2-1, and special PH2-2. The determined value is assigned to the symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” of the decorative symbol that is the normal symbol, while the symbol number “ It is not assigned to “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”. Here, the variation patterns of the special PG 2-1, the special PG 2-2, the special PH 2-1, and the special PH 2-2 are all variable display results when the gaming state is the probability variation state as shown in FIG. 7. Is a variation pattern used when “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or when the variable display result is “small hit”. Therefore, according to the setting of the final stop symbol determination table 162A as shown in FIG. 22A, when the game state is the probability variation state, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. In this case, the same decorative symbols that are normal symbols are derived and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, so that the variable display state of the decorative symbols becomes the reach state. At this time, the player receives and displays the same decorative symbols, which are normal symbols, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. If it becomes “normal”, it is recognized that there is a possibility that the probability change state may end after the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, even when the reach state is reached by the same decorative symbol that is the normal symbol, if the big hit type becomes “surprise”, it is controlled again to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state. Thus, when the gaming state is a probable change state, if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, after reaching the reach state with the same decorative design as the normal design, the final reach combination The stop symbol is derived and displayed. Thereby, it is possible to give the player who has recognized the possibility that the probability variation state is finished, the unexpectedness and joyful feeling that the probability variation state continues, and to improve the interest of the game. In the final stop symbol determination table 162A, even if the variation pattern of the special PG2-1, special PG2-2, special PH2-1, and special PH2-2 is used, the symbol number of the decorative symbol that is the probability variation symbol is determined. A decision value may be assigned. In this case, by making the decision value assigned to the probability variable symbol smaller than the decision value assigned to the normal symbol, the ratio of reaching the reach state by the normal symbol is the ratio of reaching the reach state by the probability variable symbol. Higher than that.

  23A to 23C show configuration examples of final stop symbol determination tables 163A to 163C stored in the ROM 121. FIG. The final stop symbol determination tables 163A to 163C are tables that are referred to in order to determine a combination of decorative symbols to be a definite decorative symbol from a plurality of predetermined jackpot combinations. For example, the final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 23 (A) includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as fixed decorative symbols that are usually a big hit combination. A table that is referred to for determining the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 that are stopped and displayed together based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. It is. In the final stop symbol determination table 163A, the symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” of the normal symbols that are the same as the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 are set. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is assigned. The final stop symbol determination table 163B shown in FIG. 23 (B) is arranged in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. This table is referred to for determining the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 that are stopped and displayed based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. . In the final stop symbol determination table 163B, the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the probability variation symbols that are the same as the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 are used for determining the first final stop symbol. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value SR1-1 is assigned. The final stop symbol determination table 163C shown in FIG. 23C has “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5C as fixed decorative symbols that become one of the chance chance items TC1 to TC4. Reference is made to determine the left middle right final stop symbols FZ4-1, FZ4-2, and FZ4-3, which are stopped and displayed at 5R, based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. It is a table. In the final stop symbol determination table 163C, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is assigned to each of the probability chance items TC1 to TC4.

  FIG. 24 shows a configuration example of the promotion effect execution determination table stored in the ROM 121. In this embodiment, as a promotion effect execution determination table, a fluctuating promotion effect execution determination table 164A shown in FIG. 24A and a jackpot promotion effect execution determination table 164B shown in FIG. 24B are prepared in advance. Has been. The changing promotion effect execution determination table 164A indicates whether or not the changing promotion effect is executed when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change”. It is a table referred to in order to determine based on random number value SR5-1 for execution determination. In the changing promotion effect execution determination table 164A, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR5-1 for changing promotion effect execution determination depending on whether the jackpot type is “normal” or “probability change”. ) Is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to execute the changing promotion effect. The jackpot promotion promotion execution determination table 164B indicates whether or not the jackpot promotion promotion execution is executed when the variable display result is “big hit” and the jackpot type is “normal” or “probable change”. This table is referred to for determination based on a random value SR5-2 for execution determination. In the jackpot promotion promotion execution execution determination table 164B, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR5-2 for determining the jackpot promotion promotion execution depending on whether the jackpot type is “normal” or “probability change”. ) Is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, and the determination result of whether to execute the promotion success effect or the promotion failure effect when the jackpot promotion effect is executed. . Here, in the promotion success production, it is notified that it is in a probable state. On the other hand, in the promotion failure production, it is not notified that it is in a probable state. In the setting of the changing promotion effect execution determination table 164A shown in FIG. 24A, the changing promotion effect is not executed at a constant rate (a ratio of 1/100) even when the big hit type is “normal”. A determination to this effect is made. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “normal”, the determination value in the changing promotion effect execution determination table 164A may be assigned so that the determination that the changing promotion effect is always executed is made. . That is, when the big hit type is “normal”, the determined values in the range of “1” to “100” may be allotted to the determination result to execute the changing promotion effect.

  FIG. 25 shows a configuration example of the temporary stop symbol determination table 165 for the promotion effect among the temporary stop symbol determination tables stored in the ROM 121. The promotion effect temporary stop symbol determination table 165 is referred to determine a decoration symbol to be temporarily stopped when the changing promotion effect is executed based on the random number SR2 for determining the temporary stop symbol during promotion effect. It is a table to be. In the promotion effect temporary stop symbol determination table 165, the symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “6” of the normal symbols that are the same as the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ7-1, KZ7-2, and KZ7-3. 8 ”is assigned a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number SR2 for determining the temporary stop symbol for the promotion effect.

  FIG. 26 shows a configuration example of the slip pattern determination table 166 stored in the ROM 121. The slip pattern determination table 166 includes a plurality of slip patterns such as slips TP1-1 to TP1-4 based on a random value SR6 for determining a slip pattern when a variable display effect of “slip” is executed. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a slip pattern that becomes a use pattern. In the slip pattern determination table 166, non-reach PA1-4, normal PA2-2, normal PA2-4, normal PA2-6, normal PA2-8, super PA3-2, super PA3-5, super PA4-2, super PA4 -5, Super PA5-2, Super PB3-2, Super PB4-2, Super PB5-2, Super PC3-4, Super PD1-2, Super PE1-2, Special PG1-2, Special PG1-5, Special PG1 -7, special PG2-2, special PH1-2, special PH1-5, special PH1-7, special PH2-2, etc. 7), each of the slip patterns TP1-1 to TP1-4 has a random value SR6 for determining the slip pattern. Numbers are compared (decision value) is assigned.

  In the sliding pattern of the sliding TP1-1, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the “left” and “right” decorative symbols are displayed. After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the areas 5L and 5R, the decorative symbols are displayed on the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, and then the decorative symbols are displayed on the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped is performed. In the sliding pattern of the sliding TP1-2, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the “left” and “right” decorative symbols are displayed. After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the areas 5L and 5R, the decorative symbols are displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and then the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed after being rapidly changed, thereby displaying the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped is performed. In the sliding pattern of the sliding TP1-3, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the “left” and “right” decorative symbols are displayed. After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the areas 5L and 5R, the decorative symbols are displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, and then the decorative symbols are redisplayed at a low speed and then stopped to display the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped is performed. In the sliding pattern of the sliding TP1-4, after changing the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the “left” and “right” decorative symbols are displayed. After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the areas 5L and 5R, the decorative symbols are displayed on the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and then the decorative symbols are redisplayed at a low speed and then stopped and displayed. An effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped is performed.

  FIG. 27 shows a temporary stop symbol determination at the time of sliding used to determine a decorative symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed when the variable display effect of “slip” is executed in the temporary stop symbol determination table stored in the ROM 121. A configuration example of a table is shown. In this embodiment, the slip temporary provisions shown in FIGS. 27A to 27D are used as the slip temporary stop symbol determination table for determining the decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the “slip” variable display effect. Stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167D are prepared in advance. Each slip temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167D are selected according to which of the slip patterns TP1-1 to TP1-4. That is, when the slip pattern is slip TP1-1, the slip temporary stop symbol determination table 167A is selected as the use table, and when slip is TP1-2, the slip temporary stop symbol determination table 167B is the use table. If it is selected and slipping TP1-3, the slip temporary stop symbol determination table 167C is selected as the use table, and if it is slip TP1-4, the slip temporary stop symbol determination table 167D is selected as the use table. The In each of the temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167D at the time of sliding, temporary stop symbols are obtained according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols in the decorative symbol display area for changing the decorative symbols again. A value (decision value) to be compared with the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding is assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols.

  For example, in the slip temporary stop symbol determination table 167A, the decoration that becomes the final stop symbol (right final stop symbol) in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped by the slip pattern of the slip TP1-1. In accordance with the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the symbols, the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that become the right temporary stop symbols KZ1-1, A value to be compared (decision value) is assigned. In the slip temporary stop symbol determination table 167B, the decorative symbol which becomes the final stop symbol (left final stop symbol) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L where the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped by the slip pattern of the slip TP1-2. In response to the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols to be the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-2 are compared with the random number SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding. Value (decision value) is assigned. In the slip temporary stop symbol determination table 167C, the decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (right final stop symbol) in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped by the slip pattern of the slip TP1-3. In response to the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols to be the right temporary stop symbols KZ1-3 are compared with the random number SR2 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding. Value (decision value) is assigned. In the slip temporary stop symbol determination table 167D, the decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (left final stop symbol) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped by the slip pattern of the slip TP1-4 is displayed. In response to the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols to be the left temporary stop symbols KZ1-4 are compared with the random number SR2 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding. Value (decision value) is assigned.

  FIG. 28 shows a pseudo-temporary temporary stop used for determining a decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed in the temporary stop symbol determination table stored in the ROM 121. The structural example of the symbol determination table is shown. In this embodiment, the pseudo-continuous stop symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 28A to 28D is used as a pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol determination table for determining a decorative symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. Temporary stop symbol determination tables 168A to 168D are prepared in advance. Each of the pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol determination tables 168A to 168D indicates whether the variation pattern is a non-reach PA1-5 or a special PG1-2 when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. Any of PA3-3, Super PA3-6, Super PA4-3, Super PA4-6, Super PA5-3, Super PB3-3, Super PB4-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1-3, Special PH1-3 Is selected as a use table according to the remaining number of display operations that become pseudo-continuous variation (total revariation) executed until the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. . The remaining number of pseudo continuous fluctuations is, for example, “0” in the decorative symbol fluctuation (pseudo continuous fluctuation) in which the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed, and the temporary stop symbol is stopped and displayed one time before that. The final stop symbol is set to “1” for the decorative symbol variation (pseudo continuous variation) and “2” for the decorative symbol variation (pseudo continuous variation) in which the temporary stop symbol is stopped and displayed twice before. This corresponds to how many times the pseudo-continuous variation (variation in which the temporary stop symbol is stopped and displayed) is executed until the pseudo continuous variation in which the fixed decorative symbol is displayed is stopped.

  As an example, in the pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol determination table 168A, the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the variation pattern being either non-reach PA1-5 or special PG1-2. When the remaining number of pseudo continuous fluctuations to be executed is “1”, the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, The right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2, which is the right symbol to be temporarily stopped in the decorative symbol display area 5R, and the middle temporary stop symbol KZ2-3, which is the middle symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, are determined. Is selected as a usage table. The pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol determination table 168B has a variation pattern of Super PA3-3, Super PA3-6, Super PA4-3, Super PA4-6, Super PA5-3, Super PB3-3, Super PB4-3, Super In response to any one of PB5-3, special PG1-3, and special PH1-3, the remaining number of pseudo continuous fluctuations executed until the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed is “1”. ”, The left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped in the“ left ”decorative symbol display area 5L, and the right symbol to be temporarily stopped in the“ right ”decorative symbol display area 5R. Right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2, use for determining the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ2-3, which is the middle symbol to be temporarily stopped in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C. It is selected as a table.

  The pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol determination table 168C has a variation pattern of Super PA3-3, Super PA3-6, Super PA4-3, Super PA4-6, Super PA5-3, Super PB3-3, Super PB4-3, Super When the remaining number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations executed until the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed in response to being either PB5-3 or special PG1-3 is “2” The left temporary stop symbol KZ3-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the right temporary stop symbol KZ3, which is the right symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R -2, as a use table for determining the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ3-3, which is the intermediate symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative symbol display area 5C Be-option. The pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol determination table 168D has a variation pattern of Super PB3-3 shown in FIG. 6, Super PA5-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1-3, Special PH1-3 shown in FIG. When the re-variation that becomes the pseudo-continuous variation is executed three times in the “quasi-ream” variable display effect as in the case of the above, it is executed until the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. In response to the remaining number of pseudo continuous fluctuations being “3”, the left temporary stop symbol KZ4-1, which is the left symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the “right” decorative symbol display In the area 5R, the right temporary stop symbol KZ4-2, which is the right symbol to be displayed temporarily, and the middle temporary stop symbol KZ4-3, which is the middle symbol to be temporarily stopped in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, are determined. It is selected as the use table.

  In the pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol determination tables 168A and 168B shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, the symbol of the decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (left final stop symbol) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, respectively. According to the numbers “1” to “8”, the first pseudo-continuous temporary provisions GC1 to GC8 constituted by combinations of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3 A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value SR3-1 for determining the stop symbol is assigned. In the pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol determination table 168C shown in FIG. 28C, the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, the right temporary stop symbol KZ2-2, which are determined using the pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol determination table 168B, Depending on whether the combination of the temporary stop symbol 2-3 is one of the pseudo-continuous chance GC1 to GC8, the pseudo-continuous composed of the combination of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ3-1, KZ3-2 and KZ3-3. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR3-2 for determining the second pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol is assigned to the chances GC1 to GC8. In the pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol determination table 168D shown in FIG. 28D, the left temporary stop symbol KZ3-1, the right temporary stop symbol KZ3-2, which are determined using the pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol determination table 168C, Depending on whether the combination of the temporary stop symbol KZ3-3 is the pseudo-continuous chance GC1-GC8, the pseudo-continuous composed of the combination of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ4-1, KZ4-2, KZ4-3 A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number SR3-3 for determining the third pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol is assigned to the chance points GC1 to GC8.

  By determining the temporary stop symbol using these pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol determination tables 168A to 168D, for example, as shown in FIG. 29, the pseudo continuous variation (including the initial variation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous”. ) In accordance with the number of executions of “)”, the decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Any of GC8 can be determined.

  FIG. 30 shows a configuration example of a continuous notice pattern determination table stored in the ROM 121. In this embodiment, a continuous notice pattern determination table 169 shown in FIG. 30 is prepared in advance as a continuous notice pattern determination table. The continuous notice pattern determination table 169 is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of kinds of continuous notice patterns based on the stored contents of the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 170 (FIG. 35).

  As an example, the variable display result corresponding to the hold number “1” is “losing” and the variation pattern type is non-reach CA1-1, non-reach CA1-2, non-reach CA1-3, non-reach CB1-1, non-reach CC1. -1 and non-reach CC1-2, the variable display result corresponding to the hold number "2" is "lost", and the variation pattern types are super CA2-3, super CB2-1, super CB2- In any case, the continuous notice pattern of the continuous notice RP2-1 is determined. On the other hand, the variable display result corresponding to the hold number “2” is “big hit” and the variation pattern types are super CA3-3, super CA3-4, super CA3-6, super CB3-1, super CB3-2. If it is either, it is determined as the continuous notice pattern of the continuous notice RP2-2.

  In addition, the variable display results corresponding to the holding numbers “1” and “2” are both “lost”, and the variation pattern types are non-reach CA1-1, non-reach CA1-2, non-reach CA1-3, and non-reach CB1-1. , Non-reach CC1-1, and non-reach CC1-2, the variable display result corresponding to the hold number “3” is “losing” and the variation pattern type is super CA2-3, super CB2-1. Any of the super CBs 2-2 is determined as the continuous notice pattern of the continuous notice RP3-1. On the other hand, the variable display result corresponding to the hold number “3” is “big hit” and the variation pattern types are super CA3-3, super CA3-4, super CA3-6, super CB3-1, super CB3-2. If it is either, the continuous notice pattern of the continuous notice RP3-2 is determined.

  Further, the variable display results corresponding to the holding numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are both “lost”, and the variation pattern types are non-reach CA1-1, non-reach CA1-2, non-reach CA1-3, In the case of any of non-reach CB1-1, non-reach CC1-1, and non-reach CC1-2, the variable display result corresponding to the hold number “4” is “losing” and the variation pattern type is super CA2-3. In any of the super CB2-1 and the super CB2-2, the continuous notice pattern of the continuous notice RP4-1 is determined. On the other hand, the variable display result corresponding to the hold number “4” is “big hit” and the variation pattern types are super CA3-3, super CA3-4, super CA3-6, super CB3-1, super CB3-2. If it is either, the continuous notice pattern of the continuous notice RP3-2 is determined.

  The ROM 121 stores an effect control pattern table that stores a plurality of types of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control various effect operations. For example, the effect control pattern table includes a symbol variation control pattern table, a continuous notice control pattern table, and various effect control pattern tables. In the symbol variation control pattern table, the image display device 5 corresponds to a plurality of variation patterns and the like in the period from when the variation of the ornament symbol is started until when the final symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as a variable display operation of a decorative design on the display screen, an effect display operation of a reach effect, and a display operation of a decorative design in a variable display effect such as `` slip '' or `` pseudo ream '', A plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns may be stored. In the continuous notice control pattern table, data indicating the control content of the rendering operation in the continuous notice corresponding to the number of continuous notice patterns and the number of changes in the decorative symbol executed after the continuous notice is started is displayed in the continuous notice. A plurality of types of control patterns may be stored. In the various effect control pattern tables, it is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of various effect controls during the period of control in the big hit gaming state as the effect control patterns. The effect control pattern table may be an address management table that manages the storage addresses of pattern data constituting a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In this case, in the ROM 121, table data constituting the production control pattern table is stored in a predetermined storage area, and pattern data constituting individual production control patterns may be stored in an area different from this storage area. .

  In this embodiment, the symbol fluctuation control pattern 180 shown in FIG. 31 is prepared in advance as the symbol fluctuation control pattern included in the effect control pattern table, and the continuous notice control pattern included in the effect control pattern table is shown in FIG. A continuous notice control pattern 181 is prepared in advance, and various effect control pattern tables 182 shown in FIG. 33 are prepared in advance as various effect control pattern tables included in the effect control pattern table.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 34 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 34 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 35 shows a configuration example of a prefetch result notification command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The prefetch result notification command reception buffer 170 is a reception command buffer that stores a variable display result, a big hit type, and a variation pattern type notified by the first prefetch result notification command or the second prefetch result notification command. As an example, the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 170 associates with the hold number in the execution order of the special game, and displays the variable display result or jackpot type notified by the first prefetch result notification command or the second prefetch result notification command. And the variation pattern type are stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “8”). In this embodiment, the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. Therefore, even when the second prefetch result notification command is received after the first prefetch result notification command, the variable display result, jackpot type, and variation pattern type notified by the second prefetch result notification command Are registered in a higher order entry than the variable display result, jackpot type, and variation pattern type notified by the first prefetch result notification command.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 36 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to detect input from the switches 21, 22A, 22B, 23, etc. via the switch circuit 110. The state of the signal is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

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

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

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 36 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S100). 38 and 39 are flowcharts showing an example of the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, the CPU 103 firstly forms the first start winning prize 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 corresponding to the mouth is in an ON state (step S201 in FIG. 38). 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 storage corresponding to the number of 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 identify the first reserved memory number by reading the value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (first reserved memory number count value).

  If the first reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the first reserved memory number count value ( Step S203). From among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are obtained. The numerical data shown is extracted (step S204). Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, whereby each random number value is stored (step S205). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address (first address) of the first start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc., to transmit the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S206). The first start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 36 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S206, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S207). At this time, if the time flag is off (step S207; No), the value of the special figure process flag (special figure process flag value) provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the range of “4” to “7”. It is determined whether or not the value is (step S208). At this time, if the special figure process flag value is not in the range of “4” to “7” (step S208; No), the pending data stored in the last entry of the first special figure holding storage unit 151A Is read (prefetched) prior to the special symbol normal process in step S110 (step S209).

  After the process of step S209 is executed, a first table shown in FIG. 9A is used as a use table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. The figure display result determination table 130A is selected and set (step S210). The CPU 103 refers to the first special figure display result determination table 130A set in this way, whereby the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for predetermining the special figure display result determined in step S209 matches the jackpot determination value data. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S211).

  If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value data in step S211 (step S211; No), the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for predetermining the special figure display result read in step S209. Is determined to match the small hit determination value data (step S212). When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the small hit determination value data in step S212 (step S212; No), the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of the normal state, the probability variation state, and the short-time state. Based on the above, according to the table selection setting shown in FIG. 14D, one of the variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134C for losing is selected as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types. Is set (step S213).

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data in step S211 (step S211; Yes), a usage table for determining one of a plurality of types of jackpot types is shown in FIG. The big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set (step S214). Based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 pre-read in step S209, the jackpot type is set to “normal” or “probable change” by referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S214. "Or" probability "is determined (step S215). Subsequently, based on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types according to the table selection setting shown in FIG. As the use table for performing, the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G are selected and set (step S216).

  After executing the processing of step S213 or S216, the variation pattern type is determined by referring to the use table set in step S213 or S216 based on the random number MR3 for variation pattern type determination pre-read in step S209. It is determined which of a plurality of types (step S217). In the process of step S217, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern type determination random number MR3 prefetched in step S209 exceeds a threshold set by a predetermined program, and the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the determination result. The type may be specified. For example, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type does not exceed the first threshold “210”, variable display effects and reach effects such as non-reach CC1-1 and non-reach CC1-2 are not executed. It is determined that the variation pattern type is “lost” in the display result. If the first threshold “210” is exceeded but the second threshold “220” is not exceeded, after the variable display effect is executed, the reach display is not executed and the variable display result is “lost”. It is determined that the variation pattern type. If the second threshold value “220” is exceeded but the third threshold value “225” is not exceeded, it is determined only that the variation pattern type is “loss” in the variable display result. If the third threshold “225” is exceeded but the fourth threshold “235” is not exceeded, after the reach effect is executed, it is only determined that the variable pattern type is “fluctuation” as the variable display result. . If the fourth threshold value “235” is exceeded but the fifth threshold value “239” is not exceeded, after the reach effect other than “normal” is executed, the variable display result is “variable” as the variable display result. Is determined only. If the fifth threshold value “239” is exceeded but the sixth threshold value “240” is not exceeded, that is, if the sixth threshold value “240” is met, the reach display α1 or α2 is executed, and then variable display is performed. It is determined that the variation pattern type results in “losing”. If the sixth threshold “240” is exceeded, that is, “241”, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “loss” after the reach effect β1 is executed. In the process of step S218, which will be described later, the first look-ahead result in which different EXT data is set according to which threshold is exceeded and which threshold is not exceeded among the first threshold value to the second threshold value. A notification command may be transmitted.

  When the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 matches the small hit determination value data in step S212 (step S212; Yes), after executing the process of step S217, for example, the first prefetch result notification command table in the ROM 101 Is set to transmit the first prefetch result notification command to the effect control board 12 (step S218). The first prefetch result notification command set in this way follows the first start winning a prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 36 after the special symbol process process is completed. And transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  When the time reduction flag is on in step S207 (step S207; Yes), or when the special figure process flag value is in the range of “4” to “7” in step S208 (step S208; Yes), Alternatively, after the processing of step S218 is executed, the total number of reserved memories is increased by adding 1 to the value of the total number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories count) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. 1 is added (step S219). 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 S220). . For example, when the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Subsequent to the result notification command, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  If the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the OFF state in step S201 (step S201; No), or if the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes) ) Or, after the process of step S220 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 S221 in FIG. 39). At this time, if the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in an OFF state (step S221; 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 S221; 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 S222). 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 storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S222 (step S222; 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 S222; No), the second reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the second reserved memory number count value. (Step S223). From among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are obtained. The numerical data shown is extracted (step S224). 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 S225). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the second start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. (Step S226). 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. 36 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S226, the hold data stored in the last entry of the second special figure hold storage unit 151B is read (prefetched) prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110 (step pre-read) S227).

  After executing the process of step S227, the second special feature shown in FIG. 9B is used as a use table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. The figure display result determination table 130B is selected and set (step S228). The CPU 103 refers to the second special figure display result determination table 130B set in this way, whereby the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for predetermining the special figure display result determined in step S227 matches the jackpot determination value data. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S229).

  If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value data in step S229 (step S229; No), whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state Based on the table, in accordance with the table selection setting shown in FIG. 14D, any one of the variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134C for loss is selected as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types. Set (step S230).

  When the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data in step S229 (step S229; Yes), a usage table for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types is shown in FIG. The big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set (step S231). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 pre-read in step S209, the jackpot type is set to “normal” or “probable change” by referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S231. ”Is determined (step S232). Subsequently, based on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types according to the table selection setting shown in FIG. As a usage table for selecting, one of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G is selected and set (step S233).

  After executing the processing of step S230 or S233, the variation pattern type is determined by referring to the use table set in step S230 or S233 based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type pre-read in step S209. It is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S234).

  After executing the process of step S234, for example, by setting the storage address of the second prefetch result notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, the second prefetch result notification command is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S235). The second prefetch result 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. 36 after the special symbol process process is completed. And transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  After executing the process of step S235, the total reserved memory count is incremented by 1 (step S236), for example, by adding 1 to the total reserved memory count count. 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 S237). . For example, when the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. Subsequent to the result notification command, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. After executing the start winning determination process as described above, one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 shown in FIG. 37 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, 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 reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal processing, whether the variable display result of the special symbol, the decorative symbol, the color symbol or the like is set to “big hit” or “small bonus” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. A determination is made whether or not. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the finalized special symbol (big hit symbol, Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for 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 change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, a determination is made as to whether one of the big hit flag and the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the special process flag is set. The value is updated to “4”, and when the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big winning opening is a process for starting the execution of the round in the big winning gaming state and setting the opening for the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” Etc. are included.

  The special winning opening releasing process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This processing during opening of the big winning opening is based on processing for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the elapsed time measured, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. And when returning a special winning opening to a closed state, the process etc. which stop supply of the drive signal with respect to a predetermined solenoid should just be performed.

  The post-opening processing for the special winning opening in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-opening process for the big prize opening includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of open big prize openings, This includes a process for making a setting for transmitting an end designation command when hit. The special figure process flag value is updated to “7” when the maximum winning opening number is reached, and the special process flag value is updated to “7” when the maximum winning opening number is not reached. Update to 4 ".

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

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits is a setting for starting the execution of variable winning action in the small hit game state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, etc. The processing to perform is included. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “1 second” corresponding to the maximum value of the number of big prize opening being “2” because the variable display result is “small hit”. ".

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

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

  40 and 41 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 40, the CPU 103 first sums the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number based on, for example, the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. It is determined whether or not the total pending storage number as a value is “0” (step S241). At this time, if the total reserved memory number is other than “0” (step S241; No), the total reserved memory number is updated to be decremented by 1, for example, by subtracting 1 from the total reserved memory number count value (step S241; No). Step S242).

  Following the processing of step S242, for example, based on the second reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, it is determined whether or not the second reserved memory number is “0” (step S243). At this time, if the second reserved storage number is “0” (step S243; Yes), as the reserved data stored in association with the reserved number “1” in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S244). . At this time, for example, the first reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1, and 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 S245). 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 S246).

  After the process of step S246 is executed, a first table shown in FIG. 9A is used as a use table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. The figure display result determination table 130A is selected and set (step S247). For example, in the process of step S247, the storage address (first address) of the first special figure display result determination table 130A in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination table pointer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The CPU 103 refers to the first special figure display result determination table 130A set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read in step S244 is the jackpot determination value data. (Step S248).

  If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value data in step S248 (step S248; No), the numerical value indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read in step S244. It is determined whether or not the data matches the small hit determination value data (step S249). At this time, if it matches with the small hit determination value data (step S249; Yes), the small hit flag is set to the on state (step S250).

  If the second reserved storage number is other than “0” in step S243 (step S243; No), as the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B, The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S251). 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 S252). 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 S253).

  After executing the processing of step S253, the second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 9B is used as a use table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. 130B is selected and set (step S254). For example, in the process of step S254, the storage address of the second special figure display result determination table 130B in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination table pointer or the like. The CPU 103 refers to the second special figure display result determination table 130B set in this manner, so that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination read in step S251 is the jackpot determination value data. Is determined (step S255).

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data in step S248 or step S255 (step S248; Yes, or step S255; Yes), the jackpot provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 The flag is set to an on state (step S256). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 10 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S257). The big hit type is set to “normal” by referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in step S257 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type read in step S244 or step S251. , “Probability change” and “probability” are determined as one of a plurality of types (step S258). When the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S253, the big hit type determination random number MR2 is assigned to the “big hit” big hit type in the big hit type determination table 131. As a result, the jackpot type is not determined to be “accurate”. Further, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is set to “1” in the process of step S253, if the probability variation flag is off corresponding to the normal state or the short time state, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is set. Of these, values in the range of “81” to “100” are assigned to “probability”, but if the probability variation flag is off corresponding to the probability variation state, the range of “81” to “100” The value of is assigned for “probability”. For this reason, if the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a value in the range of “81” to “100”, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” if it is controlled to the normal state or the short time state. On the other hand, if it is controlled to the probability variation state, the big hit type is determined to be “probability variation”. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S258, the jackpot type buffer value is set to any one of “0” to “2” (step S259).

  After executing the process of step S259, the maximum value of the number of times of winning a prize opening is set (step S260). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 42, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type buffer value set in step S258 is either “0” or “1”. Then, the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big prize opening is set to “15” corresponding to the 15-time open game. The jackpot type buffer value is set to “0” when the jackpot type determined in step S258 is “normal”, and when the jackpot type determined in step S258 is “probability change”, “ 1 ”. On the other hand, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, and if the big hit type buffer value set in step S258 is “2”, the maximum value of the number of times that the big winning opening is opened is doubled. Set to “2” corresponding to. Even when the variable display result is determined to be “small hit”, the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big prize opening is set to “2” corresponding to the twice-open game. The big hit type buffer value is set to “2” when the big hit type determined in step S258 is “surprise” or when the variable display result is determined as “small hit”.

  If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the small hit determination value data in step S249 (step S249; No), or if the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the big hit determination value data in step S255 ( After executing either step S255; No) or the processing of step S250 and step S259, a fixed special symbol is set corresponding to the result of determining the variable display result or determining the jackpot type ( Step S261). As an example, if the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the small hit determination value data in step S249, or if the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the big hit determination value data in step S255, it is variable. Corresponding to the determination result that the display result is “lost”, the special symbol indicating the “−” symbol that becomes the lost symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the small hit determination value data in step S249, the small hit symbol is obtained corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol. Furthermore, when the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data in step S248 or step S255, “1”, “3”, which are jackpot symbols, are determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type in step S258. ”Or“ 7 ”, one of the special symbols indicating the number is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “normal”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability change big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “surprise”, the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the two round big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S261, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S262). At this time, if the big hit flag is turned on (step S262; Yes), the table selection shown in FIG. In accordance with the setting, any one of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types (step S263). Here, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be specified from the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S262 (step S262; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the table shown in FIG. 13D is based on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state. According to the selection setting, any one of the small hit variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C is selected and set as a use table for determining any one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S265).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S264 (step S264; No), based on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state, FIG. In accordance with the table selection setting shown in FIG. 5, any one of the variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134C for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of the plurality of types of variation pattern types (step S266). At this time, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” (step S267; Yes), for example, by reading the first reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, the first The number of reserved memories is specified (step S268). On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2” (step S267; No), for example, by reading the second reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, etc. The second reserved memory number is specified (step S269).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S266, the set is performed in any of steps S263, S265, and S266 based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type read in step S244 or step S251. By referring to the used table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S270).

  Here, in the process of step S270, the variation pattern type 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 is determined. Whether to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied Instead, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types by using numerical data indicating a common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like. As an example, in the process of step S270, the variation pattern type may be determined with reference to the determination table stored at the address of the ROM 101 set in the determination table pointer.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S270, the special figure process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S271), and the special symbol normal process is performed. finish. In addition, when the total number of reserved storage is “0” in step S241 shown in FIG. 40 (step S241; Yes), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S272), the special symbol normal process is terminated. To do.

  FIG. 43 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. 43, first, the CPU 103 first uses a table for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type determined in step S270 shown in FIG. As described above, one of a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables such as hit variation pattern determination tables 137A to 137D and loss variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B is selected and set (step S281). 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 S282). Then, based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern extracted in step S282, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table set in step S281 (step S283). .

  Here, in the processing of steps S282 and S283, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol based on the establishment of the first start condition. Whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied Instead, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like. As an example, in the process of step S283, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to the determination table stored at the address of the ROM 101 set in the determination table pointer.

  Following the determination of the variation pattern in step S283, a special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determination result is set (step S284). 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 S285). 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 S285 is executed, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol are performed (step S286). 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 a 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, the 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 S286 is performed, every time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 36 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. In addition to the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, and the variable display result notification command, the subtraction of the reserved memory number is designated from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A pending storage number subtraction designation command may be transmitted. In this case, for example, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, and the reserved storage number subtraction designation command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in this order. Just do it.

  After executing the process of step S286, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S287), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 44 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. 44, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S291; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S292, setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit 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 S294). In addition, a setting for ending the probability variation state and the time reduction state is performed (step S295). For example, in step S295, a process for clearing the probability variation flag and the time-shortage flag to turn it off, a process for clearing a special-figure variation number counter for counting the number of times the special figure game is executed in the probability variation state and the time-shortage state, It only has to be executed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S296), and then the special symbol stop process is ended.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S297). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S297; No), a small hit start time production waiting time is set (step S298). For example, in the process of step S298, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the small hitting start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer.

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

  If the small hit flag is OFF in step S297 (step S297; No), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S302s). . After executing one of the processes in steps S301 and S302, it is determined whether or not to end the probability change state or the time reduction state (step S303). For example, in the process of step S303, the value of the special figure fluctuation number counter (special figure fluctuation number count value) is updated by, for example, subtracting 1 or adding 1, and the updated special figure fluctuation number count value is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the special game state end determination value is met. At this time, if it matches the special game state end determination value, the probability variation state or the time reduction state may be terminated by clearing the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag, etc., and controlled to the normal state. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the special game state end determination value, the state of the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S303 may be ended. After executing the end determination of the probability variation state or the short time state, the special symbol stop process ends. Note that the end determination based on the special figure variation count value may be performed only in the short-time state, and the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. . Alternatively, for example, by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining the probability change state end from a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, and referring to a probability change state end determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like Further, it may be determined whether or not to end the probability variation state.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit ending process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 45, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S341). As an example, in the post-opening process for the big prize opening in step S116 shown in FIG. 37, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S341, 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 S341 (step S341; 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 S341 (step S341; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S342). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type buffer value read in step S342 is “0” corresponding to the “normal” jackpot type (step S343). At this time, if the big hit type buffer value is “0” (step S343; Yes), the setting for starting the control to the short time state is performed (step S344). As an example, in the process of step S344, the time reduction flag is set to the on state and the count initial value (for example, “100”) 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 “0” in step S343 (step S343; No), setting for starting control to the probability variation state is performed (step S345). As an example, in the process of step S345, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set to the on state, and a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the probability variation state is a special value. It may be set in the figure fluctuation frequency counter.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S344 and S345, the special figure process flag value is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S346), and then the big hit end process is terminated. To do.

  FIG. 46 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, so that 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.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing at the time of gate passage. 47, first, the CPU 103 determines that the number of reserved data stored in the reserved map storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is the predetermined upper limit storage number. It is determined whether or not it is a value (for example, “4”) (step S351). At this time, if the number of stored customary maps is the upper limit value (step S351; Yes), 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 ordinary reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value (step S351; No), the ordinary reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the ordinary reserved memory number count value (step S352). ). At this time, for example, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the normal display result from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter (step S353). Then, numerical data indicating the extracted random number value MR5 is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose reserved storage unit (step S354).

  Then, for example, by setting the storage address (head address) of the gate passage designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the gate passage designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S355). ). The gate passage designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 36 after the normal symbol process process is completed. The

  After the above-described processing at the time of passing the gate, or after it is determined in step S131 that the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is in the OFF state, 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 this 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 storage unit, the value of the ordinary 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 game in the general symbol game is set to “per normal symbol” or “ A determination is made as to whether or not it is “usually lost”. At this time, for example, when the time reduction flag is on, refer to the general map display result determination table 130C that is set so that the ratio of “per normal map” is higher than when it is off. Is done. 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 the time reduction flag is on, the normal time fluctuation pattern may be determined such that the normal time fluctuation time is shorter than when the time flag is off. This reduces the interval for deriving and displaying the normal symbol variable display result in the normal game in the probability variation state and the short time state. The second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is likely to be in an expanded open state, so that the game ball can easily 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 in the regular symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is performed. The normal symbol that changes based on these settings is displayed as a normal symbol display result that is a variable symbol display result of the normal symbol when the normal symbol stop process in step S143 is executed. In the normal symbol variation process, the elapsed time from the start of variation of the normal symbol is measured. At this time, a determination is made as to whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the normal map change time determined in accordance with the normal map change pattern. Then, when the usual figure change time is reached, the value of the usual figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S143 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 is set to stop and display the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol. Note that the setting for stopping and displaying the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is the value of the normal symbol process flag 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. The value of the general process flag is updated to “4” after the setting for the enlargement / release control in which the movable blade piece is tilted, such as the setting of the normal operation pattern. 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. In the case where the general map display result is “general map loss”, the value of the general map process flag is updated to “0”.

  The ordinary electric accessory actuating process in step S144 is executed when the value of the usual 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 closed state to the 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 extended open period, the drive of the ordinary electric utility solenoid is stopped and the movable blade piece is returned from the tilting position to the vertical position, so that the second start winning opening is released from the open state. Set to change to the closed state. At this time, the value of the normal process flag may be updated to “0”.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 48 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S 401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, a random number update process is executed (step S402), and numerical data indicating a random value counted by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 among various random values used for effect control is displayed by software. Update. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S403 (step S403; No), the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S404), and command analysis processing is executed (step S405). . In the command analysis process executed in step S405, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed. In this embodiment, when the effect control command read from the effect control command reception buffer is the first prefetch result notification command or the second prefetch result notification command, the first prefetch result notification command is specified. The variable display result, the jackpot type, and the variation pattern type are stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 170 shown in FIG. 35 according to the execution order of the variable display of decorative symbols.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S405, an effect control process is executed (step S406). In this effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation on the display screen of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation such as a game effect lamp 9, and a movable member 78 such as a noticeable movable member 78 are provided. With regard to the control content of the rendering operation using the electrical component for rendering, such as the drive operation of the member, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Further, a notification effect control process for controlling the effect operation based on the notification instruction by the gate passage specification command from the main board 11 is executed (step S407).

  In the notification effect control process in step S407, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a gate passage designation command from the main board 11 has been received. At this time, if a gate passage designation command is received, it is determined whether or not the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state. Then, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, it is assumed that the gaming ball is driven into the second gaming area where the normal variable winning ball device 6B having a low possibility of entering the gaming ball is provided. Setting for displaying an effect image that becomes a notification effect screen as shown in FIG. 49 urging the player to launch a game ball toward the first game area in which the normal winning ball device 6A is provided instead of the two game areas. I do. Thereby, it can prevent giving a disadvantage to the unfamiliar player. On the other hand, when the gate passage designation command has not been received, or when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability change state or a time-short state, the notification effect control process is terminated as it is. Note that the CPU 103 may determine whether or not the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, and in this case, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the normal state. Only when it is determined whether or not there is a gate pass designation command, the command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. On the side of the production control board 12, when the production control CPU 120 receives a gate passage designation command from the main board 11, it determines whether or not the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state. Instead, an effect image that is a notification effect screen as shown in FIG. 49 may be displayed. Further, when the on / off control of the notification lamp related to the number of reserved maps is performed on the main board 11 side instead of the effect control board 12 side, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state If the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a gate passing designation command is surely transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and an effect image that becomes a notification effect screen as shown in FIG. 49 is displayed. It is also possible to make sure that notification is performed.

  FIG. 50 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 waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variation start waiting process is provided in the image display device 5 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. This includes a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” in response to the determination to start variable display.

  The decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this decorative symbol variation setting process, the start of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the start of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform various presentation operations including variable display of decorative symbols in accordance with, processing to determine a final decorative symbol, temporary stop symbol, etc., which will be the final stop symbol, according to the variation pattern, variable display result, etc. Etc. are included. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, a symbol variation control pattern, a continuous notice control pattern, or the like is set based on these determination results. After such determination and setting are performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The decorative symbol variation process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variation processing, various types of symbol variation control patterns, continuous notice control patterns, and the like corresponding to the value of the rendering control process timer provided in the rendering control timer setting unit 192 (the rendering control process timer value) are used. Processing for reading out the control data and performing various effects control during variable display of the decorative design is included. After performing such effect control, for example, when an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the symbol variation control pattern, or when a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Correspondingly, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the final decorative design is displayed in response to the end code being read from the design variation control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. In addition, even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the effect processing during the big hit control, for example, various effect control patterns corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” or the like is set, and the effect image based on the set contents is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Displaying or outputting sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect lamps by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 9 and processing for controlling various performance operations in the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED. Then, after clearing the stored content of the prefetch result designation command reception buffer 170 in response to, for example, receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the value of the rendering process flag is set to “6”. Updated. The stored contents of the prefetch result designation command reception buffer 170 may be cleared by an ending effect process in step S165 described later.

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

  The ending effect process in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, or a voice control board 13 outputs sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals), and turns on the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14. Processing for controlling various performance operations corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state such as turning off / flashing is included. Further, in the ending effect process, setting for changing the effect mode may be performed in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability changing state or the short time state. For example, in the case of the “normal” big hit type, when the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the 15 round big hit state ends, the display mode of the background image and the display mode of the decorative pattern are set so as to be in the effect mode in the short time. May be changed. In addition, when the 15-round big hit state ends after the variable display result is “big hit” with the big hit type of “probable change”, the display mode of the background image and the display mode of the decorative pattern are set so as to enter the effect mode during the probability change. May be changed.

  51 and 52 are flowcharts showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display result is “losing” by, for example, reading the EXT data of the variable display result notification command (FIG. 51). Step S501). In the process of step S501, for example, it may be determined whether or not the variable display result is “lost” by reading the EXT data of the variation pattern designation command. 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, the final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 19A 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 table 160A. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 19B is selected and set. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR1-2, the decorative symbol to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160B. At this time, based on the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, referring to the left / right output determination table 161 as shown in FIG. It is determined which of a plurality of types. Thereafter, the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 19C is selected and set. Subsequently, a random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. Then, based on the extracted random number value SR1-3 and the left / right outcome type DC1-1, the final stop symbol determination table 160C is referred to determine a decorative symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3.

  In this way, in the process of step S503, referring to the final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160C and the left / right outcome determination table 161, the decorative symbols to be the left middle right final stop symbols FZ1-1 to FZ1-3 are determined. Then, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols is a reach combination, a jackpot combination, one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8, one of the chance chances TC1 to TC4, or a predetermined non-reach as shown in FIG. There is no combination.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; No), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting a reach-losing combination is determined (step S504). As an example, in the process of step S504, first, the final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 21A is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162A based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR1-1, the same decorative symbols that become the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2 are displayed. decide. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 21B is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162B based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number values SR1-3, the decorative symbols that become the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 and the middle final stop symbol FZ2- The design difference from the decorative design of 3 is determined. In accordance with the symbol difference determined in this way, a decorative symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 is determined.

  Thus, in the process of step S504, first, using the final stop symbol determination table 162A, “left” and “right” other than the “middle” ornament symbol display area 5C where the ornament symbol is stopped and displayed last. The decorative symbols to be the left and right final stopped symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 that are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are determined. After that, using the final stop symbol determination table 162B, the decorative symbol that becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 and the left and right final stop symbol FZ2- in the “medium” ornament symbol display area 5C where the ornament symbol is stopped and displayed last. 1, the design difference with the decorative design to be FZ2-2 is determined, and the decorative design to be the middle final stop design FZ2-3 is determined according to the determined design difference.

  When the variable display result is other than “losing” in step S501 (step S501; No), the big hit type is “surprise” or the variable display result is “small hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”. Is determined (step S505 in FIG. 52). At this time, if the big hit type is “surprise” or the variable display result is “small hit” (step S505; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data of the fluctuation pattern designation command, the designated fluctuation pattern is obtained. Special PG1-4 to Special PG1-7, Special PG2-1 and Special PG2-2, Special PH1-4 to Special PH1-7, Special PH2-1 and Special PH2-2 It is determined whether it is other than those (step S506). Here, as shown in FIG. 7, special PG1-4 to special PG1-7, special PG2-1, special PG2-2, special PH1-4 to special PH1-7, special PH2-1 and special PH2-2 Each of the variation patterns specifies that a predetermined reach effect (reach effect α1 or reach effect α2) is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach state. Therefore, in step S506, any of the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-4 to special PG1-7, special PG2-1, special PG2-2, special PH1-4 to special PH1-7, special PH2-1, and special PH2-2 If it is determined (step S506; Yes), the process proceeds to the process of step S504 shown in FIG. 51, and the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the reach-losing combination is determined.

  If it is determined in step S506 in FIG. 52 that the variation pattern is other than the variation patterns of special PG1-4 to special PG1-7, special PG2-1, and special PG2-2 (step S506; No), the odd chance TC1 A combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting any of TC4 is determined (step S507). As an example, in the process of step S507, the final stop symbol determination table 163C shown in FIG. 22C is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163C on the basis of the numerical data indicating the extracted random number SR1-1, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ4-1 and FZ4- that become any one of the chance chances TC1 to TC4 are obtained. 2, The combination of FZ4-3 is determined as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  In step S505, when the variable display result is not “small hit” and the big hit type is not “surprise” (step S505; No), a use table for determining whether or not the promotion effect during big hit is executed. As shown in FIG. 23B, the jackpot promotion promotion execution determination table 164B shown in FIG. 23B is selected and set (step S508). Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random value SR5-2 for determining the promotion effect during the big hit is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S509). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number SR5-2, the presence / absence of jackpot promotion is determined by referring to the jackpot promotion promotion execution determination table 164B (step S510).

  Following the processing in step S510, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S510 is “no promotion effect” that does not execute the jackpot promotion effect (step S511). At this time, if the determination result is “with promotion effect” as “promotion success” or “promotion failure” (step S511; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the normal jackpot combination is selected. Determination is made (step S512). As an example, in the process of step S512, the final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 22A is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163A based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR1-1, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3, which are any of the normal jackpot combinations, are obtained. The combination of -3 is determined as a confirmed decorative pattern. In this way, when the jackpot promotion effect is executed, the final stop symbol constituting the normal jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, and the derivation display of the final stop symbol constituting the probability variable jackpot combination is prevented. . Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player or the like from feeling uncomfortable because the promotion effect during the big hit is executed even though the final stop symbol constituting the probability variation big hit combination is derived and displayed.

  If the determination result is “no promotion effect” in step S511 (step S511; Yes), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is determined (step S513). Here, in the setting of the jackpot promotion promotion execution execution determination table 164B shown in FIG. 23B, in response to the determination that the jackpot promotion promotion execution is not executed according to the fact that the jackpot type is “probable change” When a determined value to be compared with the random number SR5-2 for determining the promotion effect execution is assigned and the jackpot type is “normal”, the determination value indicates that the promotion effect during the jackpot promotion is not executed is determined. Not assigned. Therefore, the determination result of “no promotion effect” is obtained only when the jackpot type is “probability change”. As an example, in the process of step S513, the final stop symbol determination table 163B shown in FIG. 22B is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163B on the basis of the numerical data indicating the extracted random number SR1-1, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3, which become one of the probable big hit combinations, are obtained. The combination of -3 is determined as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S503 and S504 shown in FIG. 51, or after executing any of the processes of steps S507, S512, and S513 shown in FIG. 52, the slip / pseudo continuous setting process is executed. (Step S514 in FIG. 51). FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the slip / pseudo-continuous setting process executed in step S514. In the slip / pseudo-continuous setting process shown in FIG. 53, the effect control CPU 120 first sets a change pattern (for example, non-reach PA1−) in which the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command executes a “slip” variable display effect. 4 or normal PA2-2, super PA3-2, etc.) (step S701).

  When it is determined in step S701 that the variation pattern is to execute the “slip” variable display effect (step S701; Yes), as a table for determining one of a plurality of slip patterns as a use pattern, The slip pattern determination table 166 shown in FIG. 26 is selected and set (step S702). Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random value SR6 for determining the slip pattern is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S703). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR6, the slip pattern is determined as one of the slips TP1-1 to TP1-4 by referring to the slip pattern determination table 166 (step S704).

  After the slip pattern is determined in step S704, a slip temporary stop symbol is determined as a decorative symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed when the variable display effect of “slip” is executed according to the determined slip pattern. (Step S705). For example, in the process of step S705, corresponding to the slip pattern determined in step S704, any of the temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167D at the time of slip shown in FIGS. Select as and set. That is, if the slip pattern of the slip TP1-1 is determined, the slip temporary stop symbol determination table 167A is selected. If the slip pattern of the slip TP1-2 is determined, the slip temporary stop symbol determination table 167B is selected. When the slip pattern of the slip TP1-3 is determined, the slip temporary stop symbol determination table 167C is selected. When the slip pattern of the slip TP1-4 is determined, the slip temporary stop symbol determination is determined. Select table 167D. Further, for example, numerical data indicating the random value SR3 for determining the temporary stop symbol at the time of sliding is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to any of the selected slip temporary stop symbol determination tables 167A to 167D based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR3, the right temporary stop symbol KZ1-1 and the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-2. Then, a decorative symbol that is one of the right temporary stop symbol 1-3 and the left temporary stop symbol KZ1-4 is determined.

  If it is determined in step S701 that the variation pattern does not execute the “slip” variable display effect (step S701; No), the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is “pseudo-continuous” variable. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern (for example, non-reach PA 1-5, super PA 3-3, super PB 3-3, etc.) for executing the display effect (step S706). At this time, when it is determined that the variation pattern does not execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect (step S706; No), the slip / pseudo-continuous setting process ends. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is to execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect (step S706; Yes), the decorative pattern to be temporarily stopped when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. Is determined (step S707), and the slip / pseudo continuous setting process is terminated.

  As an example, in the process of step S707, first, the number of executions of pseudo continuous fluctuation specified from the received fluctuation pattern designation command or the like is set to a constant M. At this time, when the number of re-variations (not including the initial variation) in the variable display effect of the “pseudo train” is one variation pattern, the constant M is set to “1” and the number of re-variations is two. If it is a variation pattern, the constant M is set to “2”, and if the number of re-variations is three, the constant M is set to “3”. Subsequently, “0” is set to a variable N indicating the number of combinations of temporarily stopped symbols that have been determined. If the fluctuation pattern is non-reach PA1-5 or special PG1-2, the pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol determination table 168A shown in FIG. 28A is selected as the use table, and the fluctuation pattern is super PA3- 3, Super PA3-6, Super PA4-3, Super PA4-6, Super PA5-3, Super PB3-3, Super PB4-3, Super PB5-3, Special PG1-3, The pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol determination table 168B shown in FIG. 28B is selected as the use table. Thereafter, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR4-1 for determining the first pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR4-1, by referring to any of the selected pseudo-continuous temporary stop symbol determination tables 168A, 168B, the left that becomes one of the pseudo-continuous chance items GC1 to GC8 The combination of the middle right temporary stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3 is determined. At this time, the variable N is updated by adding 1, and it is determined whether or not the updated variable N matches the constant M.

  If the updated variable N matches the constant M, the process of step S707 ends and the slip / pseudo-continuous setting process ends. On the other hand, if the updated variable N does not match the constant M, the effect control CPU 120 selects the quasi-continuous temporary stop symbol determination table 168C shown in FIG. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR4-2 for determining the second pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, referring to the pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol determination table 168C based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR4-2, the left middle right temporary stop symbol KZ3 that becomes one of the pseudo consecutive chance points GC1 to GC8. -1, KZ3-2 and KZ3-3 are determined. At this time, the variable N is updated by adding 1, and it is determined whether or not the updated variable N matches the constant M.

  If the updated variable N matches the constant M, the process of step S707 ends and the slip / pseudo-continuous setting process ends. On the other hand, if the updated variable N does not match the constant M, the effect control CPU 120 selects the pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol determination table 168D shown in FIG. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating a random number SR4-3 for determining the third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, referring to the pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol determination table 168D based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR4-3, the left middle right temporary stop symbol KZ4 that becomes one of the pseudo consecutive chance eyes GC1 to GC8. -1, KZ4-2, and KZ4-3 are determined. At this time, the variable N is incremented by 1 and updated so that the updated variable N matches the constant M. Therefore, the process of step S707 is terminated and the slip / pseudo-continuous setting process is terminated.

  After executing the slip / pseudo-continuous setting process as described above in step S514 shown in FIG. 51, the changing promotion effect setting process is executed (step S515). FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing an example of the changing promotion effect setting process executed in step S515. In the changing promotion effect setting process shown in FIG. 54, the effect control CPU 120 first has a variable display result of “big hit” and the big hit type is other than “surprise”, that is, the big hit type is “normal”. ”Or“ probability change ”, or it is determined whether or not it is applicable (step S721). At this time, if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable variation” (step S721; No), the changing promotion effect setting processing is ended as it is. .

  When it is determined in step S721 that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change” (step S721; Yes), FIG. The changing promotion effect execution determination table 164A shown is selected and set as a use table (step S722). Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR5-1 for determining the promotion promotion execution during fluctuation is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S723). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR5-1 extracted in step S723, the jackpot type is “normal” and “probability” by referring to the changing promotion promotion execution determination table 164A set in step S722. The presence or absence of the promotion effect during the change is determined according to which one of them is (step S724). At this time, if the determination result is “no promotion effect” that does not execute the changing promotion effect (step S725; No), the changing promotion effect setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is a determination result of “with promotion effect” that executes the changing promotion effect in step S725 (step S725; Yes), the temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the changing promotion effect. Is determined (step S726), the changing promotion effect setting process is terminated. In the process of step S726, as an example, the promotion effect temporary stop symbol determination table 165 shown in FIG. 25 is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR2 for determining the temporary stop symbol for the promotion effect is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. And based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR2, the temporary stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 are determined by referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 165 during the promotion effect. The combination of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ7-1, KZ7-2, and KZ7-3 is determined according to the symbol number of the decorative symbol.

  After executing the changing promotion effect setting process as described above in step S515 shown in FIG. 51, the continuous notice setting process is executed (step S516). FIG.55 and FIG.56 is a flowchart which shows an example of the continuous notice setting process performed in step S516. In this continuous notice setting process, as shown in FIG. 55, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the continuous notice flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on, for example (FIG. 55). Step S741).

  If the continuous advance notice flag is off in step S741 (step S741; No), the storage contents of the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 170 shown in FIG. 35 are specified (step S742). Subsequently, the continuous notice pattern determination table 169 shown in FIG. 30 is selected and set as the use table for determining the presence or absence of the continuous notice and the continuous notice pattern (step S743). Then, referring to the continuous notice pattern determination table 169 set in step S743 based on the storage content specified in step S742, the continuous notice pattern is designated as no continuous notice, continuous notice RP2-1, and continuous notice RP2-2. , Continuous notice RP3-1, continuous notice RP3-2, continuous notice RP4-1, and continuous notice RP4-2 are determined (step S744). At this time, if it is determined that there is no continuous notice (step S745; Yes), the continuous notice setting process is terminated as it is.

  When any of the continuous notice RP2-1, continuous notice RP2-2, continuous notice RP3-1, continuous notice RP3-2, continuous notice RP4-1, and continuous notice RP4-2 is determined in step S744 (Step S745; No), among the variable display of the decorative pattern of a plurality of times when the continuous effect is executed, the variable display of the final decorative pattern is performed in correspondence with the special graphic game using the first special graphic. It is determined by checking whether the start data stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 170 is “1” or “2” (step S746). At this time, if the start data is “1” (step S746; Yes), for example, the value of the final special figure designation buffer (final special figure designation buffer value) provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 is set to “1”. On the other hand (step S747), if the start data is “2” (step S746; No), the final special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S748).

  Subsequently, a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the continuous notice pattern determined in step S744 is set in the continuous notice counter (step S749). Here, the continuous notice counter is for counting the remaining number of times of variable display of decorative symbols executed in the continuous notice.

  In the process of step S749, when the continuous notice pattern determined in step S744 is either the continuous notice RP2-1 or the continuous notice RP2-2, “1” is set as the count initial value in the continuous notice counter. Is done. If the continuous notice pattern determined in step S744 is either the continuous notice RP3-1 or the continuous notice RP3-2, “2” is set as the initial count value in the continuous notice counter. When the continuous notice pattern determined in step S744 is either the continuous notice RP4-1 or the continuous notice RP4-2, “3” is set as the initial count value in the continuous notice counter.

  Thereafter, the continuous notice flag is set to the ON state (step S750), and the continuous notice setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the flag during continuous notice is OFF in step S741 (step S741; No), it is determined whether or not a second prefetch result notification command has been received from the main board 11 (FIG. 56). Step S751). At this time, if the second prefetch result notification command has been received (step S751; Yes), it is determined whether the final special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S752).

  If the second prefetch result notification command has not been received in step S751 (step S751; No), or if the final special figure designation buffer value is “2” in step S752 (step S752; No) After updating the value of the continuous notice counter (continuous notice count value) by 1 (step S753), the continuous notice setting process is terminated.

  If the final special figure designation buffer value is “1” in step S752 (step S752; Yes), the continuous notice count value is updated to “0” (step S754), and the continuous notice flag is cleared. After turning off (step S755). The continuous notice setting process is terminated.

  After executing the above-described continuous notice setting process in step S516 shown in FIG. 51, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S517). At this time, the effect control CPU 120, for example, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command, the slip pattern determined in step S704 shown in FIG. 53, or the mid-change promotion determined in step S724 shown in FIG. Corresponding to the presence / absence of effects, etc., one of a plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 31 is selected and set as a usage pattern. When the continuous advance notice flag is on, for example, the continuous advance notice control pattern table 181 shown in FIG. 32 stores the continuous advance notice pattern and the continuous notice count value determined in step S744 shown in FIG. One of the plurality of types of continuous notice control patterns thus selected is selected and set as a use pattern. At this time, if the continuous notice count value is “0”, an off state in which the continuous notice flag is cleared may be set.

  Following the processing in step S517, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 corresponding to the effect control process timer setting value indicated in the symbol variation control pattern set in step S517. Is set (step S518). Then, for example, by supplying a display control command corresponding to the effect display control data included in the symbol variation control pattern to the display control unit 123, the “left” and “middle” provided in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. , The decorative symbols start to change in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, and the color symbols change in either the “left” or “right” colored symbol display areas 5A, 5B. Is set to start the variation of various symbols in the image display device 5 (step S519). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation process (step S520), and the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation process shown in FIG. 57, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the effect control process timer value (for example, 1 subtraction, for example) (step S531) and then displays the updated effect control process timer value. Compared with the effect control process timer determination value indicated by the control pattern, it is determined whether or not any of the timer determination values is met (step S532). And if it does not correspond to any timer judgment value (step S532; No), the decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  If it matches the timer determination value in step S532 (step S532; Yes), various control data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data) stored in the effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value. , One of the end codes) is read (step S533). Here, when the plurality of timer determination values indicated by the effect control pattern in the process of step S532 match the effect control process timer value, a plurality of stored timer determination values are associated with each other. What is necessary is just to read control data by the process of step S533. Then, it is determined whether or not the control data read in step S533 is an end code (step S534). At this time, if it is determined that the code is not an end code (step S534; No), an effect control command process for performing a command or setting corresponding to the control data read in step S533 is executed (step S534). S535), the decorative pattern changing process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S534 that it is an end code (step S534; Yes), for example, by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer, the big hit start designation command reception waiting time is set. This is performed (step S536). Then, the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation end process (step S537), and then the decorative symbol variation processing 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 S534 that it is an end code, “left”, “middle”, “right” ”In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, for example, temporarily 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 stopped completely.

  FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control command process executed in step S535 of FIG. In this effect control command process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the type of control data read out in the process of step S533 shown in FIG. 57 from display control data, audio control data, and lamp control data. (Step S761). Then, it is determined whether or not the type of the control data specified in step S761 is display control data (step S762).

  If it is determined in step S762 that the data is display control data (step S762; Yes), a display control command created according to the read display control data is transmitted to the display control unit 123 (step S763). If it is determined in step S762 that the data is not display control data (step S762; No), or after the process of step S763 is executed, is the type of control data specified in step S761 audio control data? It is determined whether or not (step S764). At this time, if the type of the control data is voice control data (step S764; Yes), a command (sound effect signal) indicating the voice data created according to the read voice control data is sent from the output port included in the I / O 125. By transmitting to the audio control board 13 (step S765), audio corresponding to the audio control data read from the effect control pattern is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. When it is determined in step S764 that the data is not voice control data (step S764; No), or after the process of step S765 is executed, the type of control data specified in step S761 is lamp control data. It is determined whether or not (step S766).

  If it is determined in step S766 that the data is lamp control data (step S766; Yes), an instruction (lighting signal) indicating lamp data created according to the read lamp control data is output included in the I / O 125. By transmitting from the port to the lamp control board 14 (step S767), 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 S766 that the data is not lamp control data (step S766; No), or after the process of step S769 is executed, the effect control command process is terminated.

  Next, a specific example of the rendering operation by displaying various rendering images centering on the variable display of decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5 will be described. The effect control board 12 responds to the reception of the first change start command and the second change start command transmitted from the main board 11 based on the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, for example, The control CPU 120 supplies a predetermined display control command to the display control unit 123 in step S763 shown in FIG. 58, for example, so that the “left”, “middle”, “right” In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative symbol is started.

  Hereinafter, a specific example 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. 59 shows the variable display of “slip” when the variable display effect is not executed among the cases where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”, or when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. The example of a display operation in case a production is performed is shown. For example, when the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the variable display effect as shown in FIGS. 59 (C1) and (C2) is not executed, and the variation of the non-reach PA1-4. When the pattern is designated, the “slip” variable display effect as shown in FIGS. 59 (E1) to (E4) is executed, and when the non-reach PA1-5 variation pattern is designated, FIG. 59 (D1 ) To (D6) as shown in FIG. In FIG. 59 (A), for example, the decorative symbols are displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for “left”, “middle”, and “right” in response to the start of variation of special symbols in the special symbol game. The fluctuation starts. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 59B, the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L.

  When the variable display effect of “slip” and “pseudo-run” is not executed, or when the variable display effect of “slip” is executed, the final display shown in FIG. 19A is performed in step S503 shown in FIG. By referring to the stop symbol determination table 160A, in response to the determination of the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. A stop display will be performed. If the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and the variation pattern of the non-reach PA1-4 in which the variable display effect of “slip” is executed, as shown in FIG. Since only the slip TP1-1 is always determined and the variable display effect of “slip” is executed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R at a high speed, the “left” decorative symbol display is executed. The decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the area 5L are not changed by the variable display effect of “slip”. When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. Based on the stop symbol FZ1-1, referring to the pseudo continuous temporary stop symbol determination table 168A shown in FIG. 28A in step S707 shown in FIG. 53, the combination of the decorative symbols constituting the pseudo consecutive chance eye GC6 is determined. Corresponding to the determination as the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3, the decorative symbol stop display as shown in FIG. 59 (B) is performed.

  Thereafter, when the variable display effects of “slip” and “pseudo ream” are not executed, as an example, the number “7” is displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R as shown in FIG. 59 (C1). After the decorative symbol to be displayed is stopped (temporarily stopped), the decorative symbol indicating the number “4” is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C as shown in FIG. 59 (C2). After the display), the fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed (final stop display). At this time, the final decorative symbols shown in FIG. 19B in step S503 shown in FIG. 51 are the final decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R and the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. By referring to the determination table 160B, or referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 19C together with the left / right outcome determination table 161 shown in FIG. 20, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 and the middle final stop It is determined as symbol FZ1-3.

  On the other hand, when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, as an example, as shown in FIG. 59 (D1), the number “7” is displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. After the decorative symbol to be displayed is stopped (temporarily stopped), the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C as shown in FIG. 59 (D2). Display), the decorative symbol that becomes the pseudo consecutive chance GC6 is stopped and displayed. At this time, for example, temporary stop display such as decorative fluctuation display may be performed, and then the decorative symbols may be changed again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as shown in FIG. 59 (D3). . Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIGS. 59 (D4) to (D6), decorative symbols indicating the numbers “6”, “7”, and “4” in a predetermined order such as “left” → “right” → “middle”. Are sequentially displayed in a stop (temporary stop display), and then the fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped (final stop display).

  When the “slip” variable display effect is executed, as an example, as shown in FIG. 59 (E1), the decorative symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. After (temporary stop display), as shown in FIG. 59 (E2), the decorative symbols are re-varied at high speed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. After that, as shown in FIG. 59 (E3), the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed is changed so that the decorative symbol indicating the numeral “7” is displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. Here, as shown in FIG. 59 (E1), the decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R is, for example, the right final stop symbol FZ1- determined in step S503 shown in FIG. 2 is determined by referring to the slip temporary stop symbol determination table 167A shown in FIG. 27A in step S705 shown in FIG. After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 59 (E4), after the decorative symbol indicating the number “4” is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C, the non-reach combination is confirmed. The decorative design is stopped (final stop display).

  60 to 62 show display operation examples when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is other than “surprise”. In FIG. 60 (A), for example, the decorative symbols are displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for “left”, “middle”, and “right” in response to the start of variation of special symbols in the special symbol game. The fluctuation starts. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 60B, the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L.

  And, for example, when a variable display effect of “slip” is executed, such as when the variation pattern is Super PA4-2, as shown in FIG. 60 (C1) to (C3), After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R and then stopped and displayed. Thus, the effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed so that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Further, when a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, such as when the variation pattern is Super PA 4-3, for example, as shown in FIGS. 60 (D1) to (D5). An effect display in which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo continuous variation) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is done. Thereafter, the decorative symbols indicating the number “6” are aligned and stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. It reaches the reach state.

  After reaching the reach state as shown in FIG. 60 (C3) or FIG. 60 (D5), for example, as shown in FIG. 61 (A), the variation speed of the decorative pattern in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C Decreases. For example, when the variation pattern is any one of normal PA2-5 to normal PA2-8, “6” is displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C as shown in FIG. A “normal” reach effect that is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) together with the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R having the numbers “left” and “right” is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 61 (B), the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are stopped and displayed in correspondence with the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, but the variable display result is “lost”. In this case, for example, an effect image indicating that the number “5” is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C is displayed, and then the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C “ The decorative decorations that constitute the reach-losing combination are displayed by, for example, stopping display of decorative symbols other than the numbers indicating “6” in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, such as displaying the decorative symbols of the numbers indicating “5”. It is only necessary to stop the display of the symbols and end the variable display of the decorative symbols. When any one of reach production α1 to reach production α3, reach production β1, and reach production β2 is executed, for example, as shown in FIG. The fluctuating speed of the decorative pattern at is increased again, and various reach effects are displayed.

  For example, in the reach effect β1, the corresponding reach effect display proceeds after the character image CH2 as shown in FIG. 61 (D) is displayed. When the reach effect α1 is one of the reach effect α3, the character image CH1 as shown in FIG. 61 (E) is displayed, and then the reach effect display as shown in FIG. 61 (F) proceeds. To do. Then, in the reach effect α1, for example, as shown in FIG. 61 (G), a decorative pattern that is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the first stage effect display appears. In the example shown in FIG. 61 (G), in response to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped and displayed, but the variable display result is “lost”. In such a case, the fixed decorative symbols constituting the reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed, and the variable display of decorative symbols may be terminated. On the other hand, in the reach effect α2 and the reach effect α3, for example, as shown in FIGS. 61 (H) and (I), the process proceeds to the second stage effect display. On the other hand, in the reach effect β2, after the character image CH3 as shown in FIG. 61 (J) is displayed, the corresponding reach effect display proceeds.

  When the second stage effect display progresses as shown in FIG. 61 (I), if the reach effect α2 is reached, for example, as shown in FIG. A decorative pattern to be displayed appears. When the variable display result is “losing”, for example, as shown in FIG. 62B, the displayed decorative symbols are not changed, and the fixed decorative symbols constituting the reach-losing combination are stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to finish the variable display of a decoration design. On the other hand, in the reach effect α3, for example, as shown in FIGS. 62B to 62D, the process proceeds to the third stage effect display (also referred to as “relief effect”). Then, a decorative pattern that is stopped (temporarily stopped) in the third stage of effect display appears. Here, for example, when it is determined in step S724 shown in FIG. 54 that the changing promotion effect is not executed, the temporarily stopped display decorative symbol is used as it is as the final stop symbol as shown in FIG. Stopped display (final stop display) as a confirmed decorative pattern. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the changing promotion effect, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 62 (F), FIG. As shown in Fig. 5, the same pattern is changed again in the state where the same decorative symbols are aligned in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, when the changing promotion effect is executed in response to the big hit type being “probable change”, for example, as shown in FIG. 62 (H), the decorative design displayed temporarily stopped is changed again. There is a case where a success promotion effect during change is performed in which a fixed decorative symbol which is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. If the promotion promotion effect during variation is executed, after performing the re-variation of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 62 (G), for example, as in FIG. 62 (F), the normal jackpot combination is confirmed. What is necessary is just to stop-display a decorative design.

  FIG. 63 shows a display operation example when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. In FIG. 63 (A), for example, the decorative symbols are displayed in all of the decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for “left”, “middle”, and “right” in response to the start of variation of special symbols in the special symbol game. The fluctuation starts. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIGS. 63 (B) to 63 (D), decorative symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “5”, and “3” in a predetermined order such as “left” → “right” → “middle”. Are sequentially displayed in a stop (temporary stop display), and then the confirmed decorative symbol that becomes the chance of chance TC1 is stopped (final stop display). At this time, as a big hit effect in the two round big hit state, for example, as shown in FIG. 63 (E), an effect image for notifying the transition to a special effect mode such as the LIVE mode is displayed. Then, as an ending effect in response to the end of the two round big hit state, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. 63 (F) is displayed, and the display enabling recognition of the LIVE mode is shown in FIG. 63, for example. As shown in (G), the display is kept displayed even after the next decorative pattern change is started.

  64 and 65 show display operation examples when continuous notice is executed. In the display operation example of FIG. 64, the variable display result corresponding to the hold numbers “1” and “2” is “lost” in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 170 shown in FIG. It is assumed that the variation pattern type is non-reach CA1-1, the variable display result corresponding to the hold number “3” is “lost”, and the variation pattern type is Super CB2-1. In this case, the continuous notice pattern of the continuous notice RP3-1 is determined in step S744 shown in FIG. 55, and the count initial value “2” is set in the continuous notice counter in step S749. In step S750, the continuous advance notice flag is set to ON.

  In the first variable display of the decorative symbol executed over the variable display of the decorative symbol three times, the continuous notification control pattern of CRP3-1-1 is selected as the use pattern in step S517 shown in FIG. As a result, the effect operation for displaying the effect image including only the character image MC2 of “dragonfly” as shown in FIG. 64A is executed. Thereafter, without performing the reach effect, for example, the fixed decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 64B is stopped and displayed, and the first variable display in which the variable display result is “losing” ends.

  Subsequently, in the variable display of the decorative symbol for the second time of the continuous notice, since the continuous notice flag is on in step S741 shown in FIG. 55, the continuous notice count value is decremented by 1 in step S753. By updating to “1” and selecting and setting the continuous notice control pattern of CRP3-1-2 as the use pattern in step S517 shown in FIG. 51, “frog” as shown in FIG. The effect operation for displaying the effect image including the character image MC1 of "" and the character image MC2 of "dragonfly" is executed. Thereafter, without performing the reach effect, for example, the fixed decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 64D is stopped and displayed, and the second variable display in which the variable display result is “losing” ends.

  Then, in the variable display of the decorative pattern for the third time of the continuous notice, the continuous notice count value is updated to “0” by subtracting 1 in step S753, and the CRP 3-1 is displayed in step S517 shown in FIG. When the continuous notice control pattern 3 is selected and set as the usage pattern, an effect image in which the character image MC1 of “frog” eats the character image MC2 of “dragonfly” as shown in FIG. A presentation operation to be displayed is executed. Thereafter, after the reach effect β1 as shown in FIG. 64 (F) is executed, for example, the fixed decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 64 (G) is stopped and displayed, so that the variable display result becomes “lost”. The third variable display ends.

  In the display operation example of FIG. 65, the normal display state is controlled, and the variable display result corresponding to the hold numbers “1” and “2” is displayed in the first prefetch result notification command reception buffer 170 shown in FIG. ”And the variation pattern type is non-reach CC1-1, the variable display result corresponding to the hold number“ 3 ”is“ lost ”, and the variation pattern type is Super CB2-1. In this case, the continuous notice pattern of the continuous notice RP3-1 is determined in step S744 shown in FIG. 55, and the count initial value “2” is set in the continuous notice counter in step S749. In step S750, the continuous advance notice flag is set to ON.

  In the variable display of the decorative pattern for the first time of the continuous notice, the continuous notice control pattern of CRP3-1-1 is selected and set as the use pattern in step S517 shown in FIG. An effect operation for displaying an effect image including only the character image MC2 of “dragonfly” as shown is executed. Thereafter, without performing the reach effect, for example, the fixed decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 65B is stopped and displayed, and the first variable display in which the variable display result is “losing” ends.

  Subsequently, in the variable display of the decorative symbol for the second time of the continuous notice, since the continuous notice flag is on in step S741 shown in FIG. 55, the continuous notice count value is decremented by 1 in step S753. By updating to “1” and selecting and setting the continuous notice control pattern of CRP3-1-2 as the use pattern in step S517 shown in FIG. 51, “frog” as shown in FIG. The effect operation for displaying the effect image including the character image MC1 of "" and the character image MC2 of "dragonfly" is executed. Thereafter, without performing the reach effect, for example, the fixed decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 65D is stopped and displayed, and the second variable display in which the variable display result is “losing” ends.

  In the meantime, when the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. On the main board 11 side, the CPU 103 shows the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type in step S224 shown in FIG. Extract numerical data. In the process of step S227, the variable display result, the jackpot type, and the variation pattern type are determined based on the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S224. In the process of step S235, the second prefetch result notification command corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “losing” and the variation pattern type is super CA1-1 is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Sent to.

  On the other hand, on the side of the effect control board 12, if the effect control CPU 120 determines that the second prefetch result notification command is received in step S751 shown in FIG. Since it is determined to be “1”, the continuous notice count value is updated to “0” in step S754, and the continuous notice flag is cleared in step S755 to be turned off. For this reason, a part of the continuous notice is not executed in the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure, which is performed after the second variable display of the decorative figure of the continuous notice. That is, the continuous notice ends with the second variable display of decorative symbols.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the CPU 103 controls the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the probable change state or the shortening state because the time-saving flag is turned on in step S207. If it is determined that there is, the process of steps S209 to S219 is skipped, and the first prefetch result notification command is not transmitted to the effect control board 12. As a result, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the certain change state or the short time state, the continuous notice is not executed in the variable display of the decorative symbols corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. can do. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to reliably prevent the stock continuous notice from being performed while maintaining the effect of the continuous notice, so that it is possible to ensure sound game play. .

  That is, the variable display of the last decorative symbol of the continuous notice is performed in correspondence with the special game using the first special figure, and when the variable display result is “big hit”, the first special figure is displayed. The variable display result becomes “big hit” by continuing to establish the second start condition, which is the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure executed preferentially over the special figure game using the figure. The game can be continued with the pending data remaining. Then, the continuous notice becomes an effect indicating a state in which reserved data whose variable display result is “big hit” is stocked. However, if this is done, when the player continues to execute the special figure game using the second special figure, the variable display result of the special figure game using the second special figure also becomes “big hit”, so-called If it is determined that it becomes “renso” and the stored data in the second reserved storage unit 151B is stored without interruption, the reserved data whose variable display result is always “big hit” is secured, You will be able to continue the game, and you will end up shooting more than necessary. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since such a situation can be surely prevented, sound gameability can be ensured.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the CPU 103 determines in step S208 that the special figure process flag value is in the range of “4” to “7”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. However, the process of steps S209 to S219 is skipped, and the first prefetch result notification command is not transmitted to the effect control board 12. As a result, when the first start condition is satisfied during the control in the big hit gaming state, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the first start condition being in agreement with the big hit determination value Even when it is, the continuous notice is not executed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being substantially informed that the game is continuously controlled to the big hit gaming state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player's gambling feelings from being significantly increased.

  Further, in step S270, the CPU 103 changes such as super CA2-3, super CB2-1, super CB2-2, super CA3-3, super CA3-4, super CA3-6, super CB3-1, super CB3-2. Whether or not the reach effect β1 and the reach effect β2 are executed can be determined depending on whether or not the pattern type is determined. And even if the presence or absence of reach production β1 and reach production β2 is determined in this way, by determining whether or not the variable display state is set to the reach state, by determining the variation pattern type, reach production β1, Since the execution frequency of the continuous production is not significantly reduced as compared with the case where the presence or absence of the reach production β2 is determined, the production effect can be improved. Also, in the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 132A to 132G shown in FIGS. 11A to 11G and the loss variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134C shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C, the super CA2-3 is used. , Super CB2-1, Super CB2-2, Super CA3-3, Super CA3-4, Super CA3-6, Super CB3-1, Super CB3-2, etc. The ratio is set such that the greater the number is, the higher the variation pattern with a short special figure variation time is selected. As a result, the operating rate of fluctuation can be improved and the generation rate of invalid start prizes can be reduced, so that stopping and the like can be prevented.

  Further, in the notification effect control process of step S407, the effect control CPU 120 receives a gate passage designation command from the main board 11 when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, that is, the entry of a game ball. When a game ball is struck into the second game area where the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is less likely, not toward the second game area but toward the first game area where the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is provided. An effect image serving as a notification effect screen prompting the player to fire a game ball is displayed. Thereby, it can prevent giving a disadvantage to the unfamiliar player.

  Furthermore, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the CPU 120 for effect control receives the second prefetch result notification command during execution of the continuous notice, and ends the second effect by ending the continuous effect. In the variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special figure game using special figures, a part of the continuous notice is not executed. Here, in the normal state, since the frequency of the expanded open state is small and the period is short, the possibility that the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied is extremely low. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not need to build a program that assumes an irregular situation such as the establishment of the second start condition during the control to the normal state, so the development burden can be reduced. Furthermore, whether or not the decorative symbols are variably displayed corresponding to either the special game using the first special figure or the special game using the second special figure by ending the continuous production. Despite the fact that the player cannot be specified, the continuous production is temporarily interrupted by the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure, and the special figure game using the first special figure is interrupted. It is possible to prevent an unnatural production operation such as the continuous production being resumed by the variable display of the corresponding decorative design.

  In the common figure display result determination table 130C shown in FIG. 9C, the common figure fluctuation times TH3 and TH4 corresponding to when the probability variation flag is on, and the common figure fluctuation times TH1 corresponding to when the probability variation flag is off. , TH2 is set shorter. With such a setting, when the hourly flag is on, the usual figure variation time in the ordinary game is shorter than when the hourly flag is off, and as a result, the game ball wins the second start winning opening. It is possible to increase the frequency at which the tilt control is performed to make it easy to do.

  Further, the tilt control time TK2 corresponding to when the time reduction flag is on is set longer than the tilt control time TK1 corresponding to when the probability variation flag is off. With such a setting, when the time reduction flag is on, it is possible to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening than when the time reduction flag is off. That is, the second start condition is more easily established in the time-short state than in the normal state.

  In addition, in the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 10, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the jackpot type of “surprising”. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is not assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. For this reason, in the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition, the big hit type may be determined as “surprise”, whereas the second start condition is established. In the special figure game using the second special figure based on the above, the big hit type is not determined to be “surprise”.

  As a result, the probability that the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” is lower than that in the normal state, while the probability that the big hit type is determined to be “normal” or “probability” is higher than that in the normal state. Therefore, it is possible to lengthen the period during which the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened by being controlled to the 15 round big hit state. As a result, when it is in a probable change state, it is possible to improve the payout performance of prize balls as compared to the normal state, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, when the time reduction flag is on in step S207, or when the special figure process flag value is in the range of “4” to “7” in step S208, the processing in steps S209 to S218 is performed. It has been described that the determination itself based on the pre-read random number values MR1 to MR3 is not performed by skipping. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination itself based on the pre-read random number values MR1 to MR3 is performed, but the first prefetch result notification command is transmitted by skipping the process of step S218. You may make it not. Alternatively, regardless of the determination results in steps S207 and S208, the processing in steps S209 to S219 is performed, and the effect control CPU 120 receives the first prefetch result notification command on the effect control board 12 side. However, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable change state or a short-time state, or when the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the first prefetch result notification command is not analyzed in step S405. May be. Further, even when the special figure process flag value is “8” to “10” corresponding to being controlled to the small hit gaming state, the pre-read random number value is skipped by skipping the processing of steps S209 to S218. The determination itself based on MR1 to MR3 may not be performed. Also, in pachinko machines with a highly accurate and low base state, numerical data is not pre-read and determined when the first start condition is satisfied during the short time state, but when the first start condition is satisfied in the highly accurate and low base state. The determination may be made by pre-reading numerical data.

  In the above embodiment, on the side of the production control board 12, the production control CPU 120 detects that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 by receiving a gate passage designation command from the main board 11. explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the wiring is connected from the gate switch 21 not only to the main board 11 but also to the effect control board 12, and the effect control CPU 120 detects the detection signal from the gate switch 21. Depending on whether or not is turned on, it may be detected that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. In this case, the wiring from the gate switch 21 may branch to the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 from the middle. Further, separate wiring may be connected to each of the main board 11 and the effect control board 12.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the advance notice performed by prefetching the random number values MR1 to MR3 is made continuously over a plurality of decorative symbol variable displays (continuous advance notice). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the advance notice performed by prefetching the random number values MR1 to MR3 may be a single notice (single notice) that is performed in a variable display of a decorative pattern. Alternatively, it may be one that is performed by changing the display in the start winning storage display area 5H (pending advance notice). Further, in step S744 and the like, it is arbitrarily determined by referring to a predetermined determination table based on, for example, a random number value from a plurality of types of notification modes such as continuous notification, single notification, and hold notification. There may be.

  In the above embodiment, the continuous notice pattern corresponds to the hold number “4”, for example, depending on whether the variable display result in the variable display of the last decorative symbol of the continuous notice is “lost” or “big hit” In the above description, the continuous notice RP4-1 is fixed when the variable display result is “losing”, and the continuous notice RP4-2 is fixed when the variable display result is “big hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the continuous notice pattern has a ratio determined to be the continuous notice RP4-1 when the variable display result corresponding to the hold number “4” is “lost”. It is higher than the ratio determined for the advance notice RP4-2, and when the variable display result is “big hit”, the ratio determined for the continuous notice RP4-2 is higher than the ratio determined for the continuous notice RP4-1. Alternatively, it may be determined probabilistically. Specifically, on the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 determines the end of the continuous notice (for example, the fourth time) specified by the first prefetch result notification command or the second prefetch result notification command from the main board 11. ) Depending on whether the variable display result in the variable display of the decorative pattern is “losing” or “big hit”, for example, whether to make a continuous notice RP4-1 or a continuous notice RP4-2 at a different ratio Just decide. Furthermore, in addition to whether the variable display result in the variable display of the last decorative symbol of the continuous notice is “losing” or “big hit”, the determination ratio of the continuous notice pattern is increased depending on whether the number of reserved memories is large or small. It may be different. Specifically, when continuous notice is executed over four variable display of decorative symbols, when the number of reserved memories is small, the ratio determined as the continuous notice RP4-1 is high, and when the number of reserved memories is large. The ratio determined as the continuous notice RP4-2 may be increased. In this way, the greater the number of reserved memories, the higher the reliability that the variable display result in the variable display of the last decorative symbol of the continuous notice becomes “big hit”.

  In the above embodiment, the continuous notice has been described as being performed by the effect image in the image display device 5, but the present invention is not limited to this, It may be performed by outputting sound, turning on / off the lamp, or operating the operation member, or may be performed by arbitrarily combining these. Then, the effect mode of the continuous notice is specified by the effect control CPU 120 on the side of the effect control board 12 from the first prefetch result notification command and the second prefetch result notice command from the main board 11. It may be determined according to whether the variable display result in the variable display of the last decorative symbol of the continuous notice is “lost” or “big hit”.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that the determination based on the pre-read random numbers MR1 to MR3 is performed not only when the first start condition is satisfied but also when the second start condition is satisfied. The present invention is not limited to this. When the second start condition is satisfied, the determination based on the pre-read random number values MR1 to MR3 may not be performed. In this way, since the special figure variation time is short in the short time state, it is possible to prevent the production operation from becoming unnatural due to the production operation acting as a continuous notice not being in time.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern type is any of a plurality of types by referring to the use table set in step S213 or S216 based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type pre-read in step S209. In the above description, the first prefetching result designation command for designating the judgment result is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the setting of the loss variation pattern type determination table 134A shown in FIG. 13A, the pre-read random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is “1” to “3”. If the value is in the range of “210”, the variable display effect and the reach effect are executed regardless of whether the first reserved storage number is “0” to “2”, “3”, or “4”. Therefore, the variable display result is “losing”, and therefore, a first prefetch result designation command indicating that fact may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When the pre-read random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a value in the range of “211” to “220”, the first reserved storage number is “0” to “2”, “3” or “ Regardless of whether it is “4”, the variable display result is “lost” without executing the reach display after the variable display effect is executed. May be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, when the pre-read random pattern value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a value in the range of “221” to “225”, the first reserved storage number is “0” to “2”, “3” or “ Depending on whether it is “4” or not, whether or not the reach effect is executed differs, but the variable display result is “lost”, so the first prefetch result designation command indicating that is transmitted What should I do? In addition, when the pre-read random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a value in the range of “226” to “235”, the first reserved storage number is “0” to “2”, “3” or Depending on whether it is “4”, whether or not the reach effect is executed differs, but since the variable display result is “lost”, the first prefetch result designation command indicating that is transmitted You just have to do it. When the pre-read random pattern MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a value in the range of “236” to “239”, the first reserved storage number is “0” to “2”, “3” or “4”. "Normal" reach effect and reach effect α1 or α2 are executed differently, but the variable display result is “lost”. One prefetch result designation command may be transmitted. Further, when the pre-read random pattern value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is “240”, regardless of whether the first reserved memory number is “0” to “2”, “3” or “4”. Since the variable display result becomes “lost” after the reach effect α1 or α2 is executed, a first prefetch result designation command indicating that fact may be transmitted. When the pre-read random pattern value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is “241”, regardless of whether the first reserved memory number is “0” to “2”, “3” or “4”. Since the variable display result becomes “losing” after the reach effect β1 is executed, a first prefetch result designation command indicating that may be transmitted. Specifically, if the pre-read random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a value in the range of “1” to “210”, “01” is a value in the range of “211” to “220”. If “02” is a value in the range of “221” to “225”, “03” is set, and if “02” is a value in the range of “226” to “235”, “04” is set to “236” to “239”. If the value is in the range of “05”, “240” is “06”, and “241” is “07” as the EXT data. 11 may be transmitted to the production control board 12. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the first prefetch result designation command in which “04” is set as the EXT data on the effect control board 12 side, the first reserved memory number is “0” to “2”. ”,“ 3 ”, or“ 4 ”, the variable display state may or may not be reached, so that an effect image such as“ chance? ”May be displayed. On the other hand, when the first prefetch result designation command with “05” set as the EXT data is received, whether the first reserved memory number is “0” to “2”, “3” or “4” Regardless of the case, since the variable display state becomes the reach state, an effect image such as “reach” may be displayed. On the other hand, when the first prefetch result designation command in which “07” is set as the EXT data is received, whether the first pending storage number is “0” to “2”, “3” or “4” Regardless of whether or not a reach effect other than “normal” is executed, an effect image such as “super reach” may be displayed. Or you may make it change the display in the start winning memory | storage display area 5H to the display corresponding to the EXT data set to the 1st prefetch result designation | designated command.

  In the above embodiment, if the time reduction flag is ON in step S207, or if the special figure process flag value is in the range of “4” to “7” in step S208, the first prefetching is performed. It has been described that the result notification command is not transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the time reduction flag is ON in step S207, or when the special figure process flag value is in the range of “4” to “7” in step S208. A dummy first look-ahead result notification command is transmitted, such as when EXT data different from the case where the time reduction flag is OFF or the special figure process flag value is in a range other than “4” to “7”. You may be made to do. In this way, the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 17 and the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 170 shown in FIG. 35 are stored. It is possible to eliminate the possibility that the displayed variable display result, the big hit type, and the variation pattern type are different.

  In the above embodiment, the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted in step S206, and the first prefetch result notification command is transmitted separately from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in step S218. As explained. In addition, it has been described that the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted in step S226 and the second prefetch result notification command is separately transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in step S235. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a single effect control command including the contents of the first start opening prize designation command and the contents of the first prefetch result notification command, or the second start opening prize A single effect control command including the contents of the designated command and the contents of the second prefetch result notification command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In this case, different EXT data may be set in the single effect control command depending on whether or not the random number values MR1 to MR3 are prefetched in step S209.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, when the second prefetch result notification command is received during the execution of the continuous notice, the second effect is completed by terminating the continuous performance. In the variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special figure game using, it has been described that a part of the continuous notice is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the second prefetch result notification command is received during execution of the continuous notice, the continuous effect is terminated regardless of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. You may do it. Furthermore, in this case, after all the variable display results, jackpot types, and variation pattern types stored in the prefetch result notification command reception buffer 170 shown in FIG. 35 are cleared and the second start condition is satisfied, The continuous notice may not be executed. The pre-reading result notification command receiving buffer 170 clears the stored content at the timing of starting the variable display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the special game using the second special figure even when the second start opening winning designation command is received. Sometimes.

  In the above embodiment, if the time reduction flag is ON in step S207, or if the special figure process flag value is in the range of “4” to “7” in step S208, the first prefetching is performed. While the result notification command is not transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12, the second prefetch result notification command is produced from the main board 11 regardless of the state of the time reduction flag or the special figure process flag value. It has been described as being transmitted to the control board 12. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the time reduction flag is on, or when the special figure process flag value is a value in the range of “4” to “7”, the second prefetch result The notification command may not be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the continuous notice is ended when the continuous notice count value becomes “0”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as long as the variable display result is “non-reach lose”, the continuous notice is continuously executed, and the variable display result is “reach lose”, “big hit”, “small hit”. The continuous notice may be terminated when any of the above is reached.

  In the above embodiment, when the decorative symbol variable display result is “lost”, the variation pattern type is determined by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134C shown in FIG. It has been described that the determination as to whether or not the variable display state is the reach state and the determination as to whether or not to execute the reach effect β1 and the reach effect β2 are performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result. May be. In this case, for example, the presence / absence of reach is determined by referring to a predetermined reach determination table based on a predetermined reach determination random number extracted from a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 or the like. do it. In the reach determination table, when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is equal to or larger than the predetermined number, it is determined that the variable display state is set to the reach state compared to when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is less than the predetermined number. You may set so that a ratio may become low. When the first start condition is satisfied, numerical data indicating a reach determination random number value is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A in step S205 shown in FIG. Just do it. Whether or not to change the variable display state to the reach state based on the reach determination random number value stored as the hold data in the last entry in the first special figure storage unit 151A in the process of step S209. In the reach determination table, there is a portion where the first reserved storage number is a predetermined number or more, that is, a portion in which the ratio for determining the variable display state to be the reach state is set low. It may be referred to. Further, when the variable display state is set to the reach state, the variation pattern types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are non-reach CA1-1, non-reach CA1-2, non-reach CA1-3, non-reach. By determining whether it is CB1-1, non-reach CC1-1, non-reach CC1-2, normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, super CB2-2 , To determine whether one of reach effect β1 and reach effect β2 or other reach effect is executed, and to transmit a first prefetch result notification corresponding to these determination results in step S218 It only has to be set. On the other hand, when the second start condition is satisfied, numerical data indicating the reach determination random number value is set as the hold data at the head of the empty entry in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B in step S225. That's fine. In step S227, whether or not the variable display state is set to the reach state is specified based on the reach determination random number value stored as the hold data in the last entry in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. In the reach determination table, the part where the second reserved storage number is a predetermined number or more, that is, the part where the variable display state is determined to be the reach state is set low. Just do it. Further, when the variable display state is set to the reach state, the variation pattern types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are non-reach CA1-1, non-reach CA1-2, non-reach CA1-3, non-reach. By specifying CB1-1, non-reach CC1-1, non-reach CC1-2, normal CA2-1, super CA2-2, super CA2-3, super CB2-1, super CB2-2 The reach effect β1 and the reach effect β2, or any other reach effect is specified, and a second special figure hold storage content notification corresponding to these specification results is transmitted in step S235. It is only necessary to set for this.

  In the above embodiment, in the loss variation pattern type determination table 134A shown in FIG. 14A, when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is “0” to “2”, “3” It has been described that the assignment of the decision value corresponding to the variation pattern type is different between the case of “4”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is “0”, “1”, “2”, The allocation of the decision value corresponding to the variation pattern type may be different between “3” and “4”, and the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is “0”. ”To“ 2 ”,“ 3 ”, and“ 4 ”may be assigned different allocation values for the variation pattern type.

  In the embodiment described above, the first prefetch result notification command and the second prefetch result notification command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in addition to the pending storage number notification command. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, which one of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, and is held in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B. Whether the variable display result based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored as data is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is Whether the jackpot type based on the indicated numerical data is “normal”, “probable change”, or “surprising”, or any of the plurality of variation pattern types based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type Accordingly, by setting different EXT data in the pending storage number notification command, the main board 11 of the first prefetch result notification command or the second prefetch result notification command is set. It may be omitted transmission to output the control board 12.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the variation pattern type is determined in the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern type may be performed in the variation pattern setting process in step S111.

  In the above embodiment, the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 38 is based on the hold data stored in the last entry of the first special figure hold storage unit 151A, that is, the current first start condition is satisfied. Only the reserved data stored in advance is pre-read in the special symbol normal process in step S110. Only the hold data stored based on the establishment of the first start condition has been described as being prefetched in the special symbol normal process in step S110. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the process of step S209, all of the hold data stored in each entry of the first special figure hold storage unit 151A is the special symbol normal of step S110. It is read out prior to the process, and in the process of step S227, all of the hold data stored in each entry of the second special figure hold storage unit 151B is read out prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110. May be.

  The determination of the slip pattern or the pseudo-continuous pattern may be performed by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. In this case, a variation pattern designation command for designating the slip pattern or pseudo-continuous pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side together with the variation pattern may be prepared. Alternatively, an effect control command for designating a slip pattern or a pseudo-continuous pattern may be prepared separately from the variation pattern designation command.

  Further, the determination as to whether or not to execute the changing promotion effect may be performed by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 or the like. In this case, a variation pattern designation command for designating a different variation pattern may be prepared in accordance with the presence / absence of the promotion effect during variation determined on the main board 11 side. Or you may prepare the effect control command which designates the presence or absence of a change promotion effect during a change separately from a change pattern designation | designated command.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the final stop symbol in steps S503 and S504 shown in FIG. 51, and steps S507, S512, and S513 shown in FIG. The slip / pseudo-continuous setting process is executed in step S514, the changing promotion effect setting process is executed in step S515, the continuous notice setting process is executed in step S516, and the effect control pattern is executed in step S517. In the above description, it is assumed that the contents of control of various performance operations are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control contents of various rendering operations are shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the rendering operations. It may be.

  As an example, a display control board is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. The display control board only needs to be equipped with a display control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a random number circuit, and an I / O. In this case, since the display control CPU mounted on the display control board 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 display control unit 123 may be mounted on the display control board. In the display control board, for example, the display control CPU executes a program read from the ROM, 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 reads fixed data from the ROM, the display control CPU writes various variation data to the RAM and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU stores the various data in the RAM. Fluctuating data reading operation for reading various temporarily stored data, receiving operation for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the display control board via the I / O display control CPU, I / O for the display controlling CPU A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board via the display is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU, for example, based on the display control command from the effect control board 12 or the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12, etc., steps S503, S504, The final stop symbol may be determined by executing the processes of steps S507, S512, and S513 shown in FIG. In addition, the display control CPU may determine the slip pattern, the pseudo continuous pattern, and the temporary stop symbol by executing the slip / pseudo continuous setting process in step S514, or the continuous notice setting in step S516. The continuous notice pattern may be determined by executing the process. Further, the display control CPU may determine one of the effect control patterns as the usage pattern by executing the process of step S517. The display control CPU only needs to execute any part of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. Note that the audio control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a control command 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 this case, a display control board as described above is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5, and the effect control pattern determined by the effect control CPU 120 in step S517 of FIG. The display control command may be transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the display control board. In the configuration shown in FIG. 2, any one of the processes executed by the production control CPU 120 in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is selected. 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 light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 is performed on any control board. The combination to be executed may be any combination.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, and the two round big hit state is controlled. After the two round big hit state is finished, the positive change state is controlled. Explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of or in addition to the case where the big hit type is “accurate”, in addition to this case, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short” or “suddenly” A case of “normal” may be provided. In this case, in the jackpot type determination table 131, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type for the jackpot type of “sudden time reduction” or “sudden normal” according to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value. ) May be assigned.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short”, the two round big hit state is controlled in the same way as the big hit type is “surprise”, and the two round big hit state ends. After that, unlike the case where the big hit type is “accuracy”, it is controlled to the short time state. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “suddenly normal”, the two round big hit state is controlled in the same way as when the big hit type is “surprise”, and the two round big hit state ends. After that, unlike the case where the jackpot type is “surprise”, the normal state is controlled. As a result, even if the player can recognize that the player will be in the 2-round jackpot state, the player's expectation for the gaming state controlled after the end of the two-round jackpot state can be enhanced, and the gaming interest can be improved. it can.

  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 variation time is shortened and advantageous opening control is performed, and a low-accuracy low base state where the special figure variation time is shortened but advantageous opening control is not performed May be included. As an example, depending on whether the big hit type is "probability change" or "surprise", after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to either the high probability high base state or the high probability low base state. May be. As another example, depending on whether the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise”, the ratio that is controlled to either the high probability high base state or the high probability low base state after the big hit gaming state ends , They may be different from each other.

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

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

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing 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 140 ... Display control CPU

Claims (1)

Based on the establishment of the first start condition after the first start condition is established, the first variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of first identification information that can be identified, and the second start condition is established. A second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of second identification information that can each be identified based on the fact that the second start condition is established later, the first variable display means and the second variable display means The variable display of the second identification information in the second variable display means is performed in preference to the variable display of the first identification information in the first variable display means. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player after the variable display result of the first identification information or the variable display result of the second identification information has become a predetermined specific display result. ,
A first start winning device that is provided in a first game area of game areas into which a game medium is driven and that forms a first start winning opening through which a game medium can always enter;
First start winning detection means for detecting the game medium that has entered the first start winning opening;
A second start prize opening provided in a second game area different from the first game area among the game areas and capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium can enter and a second state in which the game medium cannot enter. A second start winning device to be formed;
Second start winning detection means for detecting the game medium that has entered the second start winning opening;
A passing gate provided in the second gaming area;
Passage detection means for detecting the game medium that has passed through the passage gate;
Corresponding to the fact that the first start condition is satisfied in response to detection of the game medium by the first start winning detection means, or that the game medium is detected by the second start winning detection means. Numerical data extraction means for extracting predetermined numerical data based on the establishment of the second start condition;
First numerical value storage means for storing the numerical value data extracted based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, the numerical value data extraction means, so that the extraction order can be specified;
Second numerical value storage means for storing the numerical value data extracted based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied by the numerical data extraction means, so as to specify the extraction order;
First numerical data reading means for reading out the numerical data with the first extraction order among the numerical data stored in the first hold storage means when the first start condition is satisfied;
Based on the numerical data read by the first numerical data reading means, a first determination is made as to whether or not to control the specific gaming state before the variable display result of the first identification information is derived. A pre-determination means;
Of the numerical data stored in the second on-hold storage means even when the numerical data is on-hold stored in the first on-hold storage means when the second start condition is satisfied Second numerical data reading means for reading the numerical data with the earliest extraction order preferentially over the numerical data stored in the first reserved storage means;
Based on the numerical data read by the second numerical data reading means, a second determination is made as to whether or not to control the specific gaming state before the variable display result of the second identification information is derived. A pre-determination means;
Specific gaming state control means for controlling to the specific gaming state based on the decision to control to the specific gaming state by the first pre-deciding means or the second pre-deciding means;
A special game state that is controlled to a special game state having a higher winning frequency at the second start winning opening than when being controlled to the normal game state after the control to the specific game state by the specific game state control means. Control means;
A start condition establishment determination unit that determines whether the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction unit matches a predetermined determination value based on the establishment of the first start condition;
Based on the determination by the determination means when the start condition is established, and provided with a notice effect execution means for executing a predetermined notice effect before the variable display based on the numerical data subjected to the determination is executed,
When the special game state control means controls the special game state, the notice effect execution means does not execute the predetermined notice effect and is controlled to the specific game state by the specific game state control means. Even when the first start condition is satisfied, the predetermined notice effect is not executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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