JP2012179482A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that improves the interest of a player in a game while preventing reduction in operation rate of variable display.SOLUTION: When a ball enters a start pocket before the start of variation, this game machine determines in advance whether a variation pattern of decoration symbols leads to a variation pattern that generates a super ready-to-win state. Before starting the variable display of the decoration symbols that has been determined to lead to the super ready-to-win state, a continuous performance can be executed. In a lose variation pattern type determination table to be used when determining the variation pattern, a common determination value is assigned to variation pattern types including variation patterns leading to the super ready-to-win state, irrespective of the total number of reserves. In the lose variation pattern type determination table, different determination values are assigned to variation pattern types including variation patterns other than the super ready-to-win state according to the total number of reserves.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a plurality of discriminating devices based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display after a game medium passes through a predetermined start area. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a variable display device that variably displays identification information of a type and derives and displays a display result, and shifts to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. .

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

  In such a gaming machine, a special symbol whose display mode changes in relation to the contents of the effect displayed for each variable display from when the symbol variable display is started to when it is stopped is displayed over a plurality of variable displays. There has been proposed a technique in which the contents of the production are changed to those developed more than usual while the variable display is performed a plurality of times (for example, Patent Document 1). On the other hand, when a game ball starts and wins at a start winning opening provided in the game area, it is determined whether or not each random value is pre-read and a big hit is made before executing a variable display based on the start win. Some are configured to determine whether or not. In addition, there is a configuration in which each random number value is read in advance and the category of the variation pattern is determined before the variation display based on the start winning prize is executed.

JP 2003-320113 A

  In the above prior art, the variation pattern is determined at a certain rate, so if the variation pattern with a long variation time is determined in a concentrated manner, the start-up winnings in which the stored memory is accumulated and the variation is not displayed may occur. There is a risk that the operating rate of the fluctuation display will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game while preventing the operating rate of the variable display from being lowered.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a predetermined start area (for example, the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B). After a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a winning opening, etc., each is determined based on the establishment of a start condition that permits the start of variable display (for example, the determination of Yes in step S231). A variable display device (for example, the image display device 5) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified (for example, decorative symbols) and displays and displays the display result is provided. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that shifts to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a combination decoration pattern or the like is derived and displayed. ) And a random number for determining a specific gaming state for determining whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state when a game medium passes through the starting area (for example, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result) Extraction means (for example, a game) that extracts variable display determination random numbers (for example, numerical data indicating random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type) for determining a variable display pattern of identification information For example, the CPU 103 of the control microcomputer 100 executes the process of step S219) and the variable display for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium passes through the start area. The specific gaming state determination random number and the variable display determination random number extracted by the means are limited to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “8” or the like). The specific gaming state determination is made based on the holding storage means (for example, the first special figure holding storage unit 151A, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B, etc.) to be stored as the retention memory and the variable display start condition is satisfied. Predetermining means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S240 and S241) that determines whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state using a random number for use before derivation and display of the display result; A determination result of the determining means, a reserved storage number stored in the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied, a value of the variable display determining random number extracted by the extracting means, and a plurality of types Determination values corresponding to the variable display patterns (for example, in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A and the loss variation pattern type determination tables 132C and 132D). Variable display pattern determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S261 to S272), and the variable display pattern. Based on the determination result of the determining means, variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol changing process of step S112 or the effect control CPU 120 is changing the decorative symbol of step S162. Based on the value of the random number for determining the specific gaming state extracted by the extracting means when the game medium passes through the starting area before being determined by the variable display pattern determining means. Determining whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state, and by the extracting means The variable display pattern of the identification information is a specific variable of the plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the value of the random number for determining the variable display and the determination values corresponding to the plurality of types of variable display patterns. Start determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S351 to S357) for determining whether or not a display pattern (for example, a variation pattern with super reach) is obtained, and the specific game state by the start determination means When it is determined to shift to the above or when it is determined that the specific variable display pattern is to be obtained, a specific effect (for example, a continuous effect or the like) is established before the variable display start condition of the identification information as the determination target is satisfied. ) Can be executed by specific effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has executed the process of step S735). And parts for executing the processes of steps S 516 and S 535) and specific effect determining means for determining the specific effect executed by the specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of steps S 709 to S 714. And a counting means for counting the number of times that the identification information can be displayed (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of steps S510, S706, and S737). At least some of the determination values corresponding to a specific variable display pattern are set to the same determination value regardless of the number of reserved storages stored by the storage unit when the variable display start condition is satisfied ( For example, as shown in FIGS. 10 (C), (D), FIG. 28, etc., variation patterns with super reach are included. The determination value corresponding to the non-specific variable display pattern different from the specific variable display pattern is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-4, which is a common determination value regardless of whether it is for normal use or for shortening). Is set with a different determination value according to the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10C, 10D, and 28). In addition, the variable pattern type including the non-reach other than the super reach and the change pattern accompanied by the normal reach is assigned a different decision value depending on whether it is for normal use or for shortening)), the non-specific variable display pattern Is a variable display pattern in which the reach state is not established, and the display result is derived after variable display of the identification information is started in comparison with the specific variable display pattern Including a variable display pattern for shortening (for example, a variation pattern PA1-2) that has a short variable display time until display, and the variable display pattern determination unit is configured to store the hold storage unit when the variable display start condition is satisfied. When the number of reserved storages to be stored is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, a determination in which the number of determination values corresponding to the variable display pattern for shortening is set larger than when the number of stored storages is less than a predetermined number A variable display pattern is determined using a value (for example, a determination value (MR3) in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D shown in FIG. 10D), and the start determination unit is extracted by the extraction unit It is determined whether or not the specific variable display pattern is obtained by determining whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variable display matches the same determination value. For example, if the CPU 103 determines in step S356 that the random value MR3 is within the range of “230” to “251”, the CPU 103 determines that it is within the range of the specific pattern common range). It is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect at a different rate according to the variable display count of the identification information counted by the counting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses a table as shown in FIG. 17 in step S709). After selecting any one of the continuous production start determination tables 160A to 160D, 161A to 161D, and 162A to 162D according to the number of start times according to the selection setting, a part for executing the process of step S711, etc.).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to adjust the variable display time by varying the determination ratio of the variable display pattern for shortening according to the number of reserved memories, and to reduce the operating rate of variable display as much as possible. Can be prevented.

The gaming machine described in (1) further executes the specific effect by the specific effect execution means until the specific display result is derived and displayed, and after the specific display result is derived and displayed, An effect related to the effect executed over a plurality of variable displays of the identification information by the variable display means (for example, an effect operation by displaying effect images as shown in FIGS. 45 (I), (J1), (J2), etc.) May be configured to be executed during the specific gaming state.
In such a configuration, after the specific display result is derived and displayed, the effect related to the specific effect is continuously executed in the specific game state to enhance the effect in the specific game state, The interest of the game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the extraction means is a variable display determination numerical value (for example, a variation pattern) for determining a variable display pattern of the identification information when a game medium passes through the start area. Including variable display numerical value extraction means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 in step S219) for extracting type determination random number value MR3), etc. The variable display decision value extracted by the variable display value extraction means, together with the specific game state determination value extracted by the extraction means, can be stored as reserved storage within a range of a predetermined upper limit number. Display hold storage means (for example, a unit that stores numerical data indicating the random value MR3 in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A or the second special figure hold storage unit 151B) The gaming machine includes a determination table (for example, determination values assigned to the variable display determination numerical value and a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, The variable display pattern determination means (for example, the CPU 103 performs the processing of steps S261 to S272) for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information using the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A and the loss variation pattern type determination tables 132C and 132D. The start determination means includes a variable display determination means extracted by the variable display numerical value extraction means when a game medium passes through the start area before the start condition is satisfied. Based on the numerical value and the assignment of the decision value in the decision table, the variable display hold storage Start pattern determination for determining whether or not the variable display pattern of the identification information is a specific variable display pattern (for example, a variable pattern with super reach) among a plurality of types of variable display patterns regardless of the number of stored storages in the stage Means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S357), and the effect executing means is based on the fact that the start pattern determining means determines that the specific variable display pattern is obtained. Specific effect execution means capable of executing the effect based on the series of effect data until the variable display of the identification information based on the specific variable display pattern is executed before the variable display of the identification information by the specific variable display pattern is executed. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the step S507 is After executing the process of step S508, the continuous effect start setting process of step S512 and the setting process during continuous effect of step S513 are executed, and then the process of step S535 is executed using the effect control pattern determined in step S516. In the determination table, different determination values are assigned to variable display patterns other than the specific variable display pattern according to the number of reserved memories in the reserved storage means (for example, FIG. 10). As shown in (C), (D), and FIG. 28, different decision values are assigned to variation pattern types including variation patterns with non-reach and normal reach other than super reach depending on whether normal or shortened. Etc.) may be configured.
In such a configuration, by changing the variable display pattern determination ratio according to the number of reserved storage and enabling adjustment of the variable display time, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the variable display operation rate is reduced as much as possible. In addition, based on the determination that the specific variable display pattern is obtained before the start condition is satisfied, the variable information is displayed in the identification information by the specific variable display pattern. It can be executed until Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved by raising the expectation for being controlled to a specific game state over a long period of time.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the effect execution means varies the effect mode of the predetermined effect according to the number of reserved memories in the reservation storage means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has After determining in step S714 one of continuous effect pattern RP1 to continuous effect pattern RP8 with reference to continuous effect pattern determination table 163 as shown in FIG. 18, in step S736, refer to individual effect pattern determination table 164. Or the part that executes the process in step S535 using the individual effect pattern determined in step S516 or the effect control pattern determined in step S516).
In such a structure, the production mode in a predetermined effect is varied according to the number of reserved memories in the reserved storage means. As a result, various performance operations can be executed as the predetermined performance, and the effect of the performance can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) The number of memories for determining whether or not the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above executes the predetermined effect at a different determination ratio depending on the number of reserved memories in the reserved storage means. The effect determining means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 refers to any of the continuous effect start determination tables 160A to 160D, 161A to 161D, and 162A to 162D in step S711, so that the determination rate varies depending on the variation count value. A portion that determines whether or not to start a continuous performance may be provided.
In such a configuration, it is determined whether or not to execute a predetermined effect at a different determination ratio depending on the number of reserved memories in the reserved storage means. Thereby, execution of the game by a player is promoted, and the situation where the operating rate of a gaming machine falls can be prevented as much as possible.

(5) The game machine in any one of (1) to (4) described above is a number-of-times effect determination that determines whether or not to execute the predetermined effect at a different determination ratio depending on the variable display frequency of the identification information. After the means (for example, the production control CPU 120 selects one of the continuous production start determination tables 160A to 160D, 161A to 161D, and 162A to 162D according to the number of start times by the table selection setting as shown in FIG. 17 in step S709. , A part for executing the process of step S711).
In such a configuration, it is determined whether or not to execute a predetermined effect at a different determination ratio depending on the number of times the identification information is displayed variable. Thereby, execution of the game by a player can be accelerated | stimulated and the operating rate of a game machine can be improved.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the effect execution means is irrelevant to a variable display time from the start of variable display of the identification information to the display of the display result. The predetermined effect is executed (for example, by using the continuous effect control pattern in which the effect control CPU 120 defines the content of the effect in the entire continuous effect corresponding to the continuous effect pattern determined in step S714. The part which performs a process etc.) may be comprised.
In such a configuration, a predetermined effect is executed regardless of the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the identification information until the display result is derived and displayed. Thereby, the predetermined effect by a series of effect data can be performed without interruption, the effect of the effect can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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 various 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 variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special 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 a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 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 a continuous production start determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a continuous production start determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a continuous production start determination table. It is a figure which shows the selection setting of a continuous production start determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a continuous production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an individual production pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a continuation effect pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. 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 pending | holding determination process at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a specific pattern common range. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big prize opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during big prize opening opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process after a special winning opening opening. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. 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 continuous production start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the setting process during continuous production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of the decoration symbol change completion. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process during jackpot control. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in a continuous production or a continuous production.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). 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". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  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, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) each identifiable are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In response to the start of either the first special symbol change by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special game, ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the special special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative patterns that can be identified is performed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying the display result means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended.

  In the image display device 5, as the display areas to be the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, three areas may be provided so that they can be bonded or separated, or can be bonded and separated. . The display operation in the image display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. When the first special symbol display device 4A is executing variable display of the first special diagram, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to perform effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special figure is executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed on the image display device 5 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

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

  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 (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. 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 suspension of the variable display occurs when a game ball enters (starts winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. To do. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  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. When the starting condition (first starting condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first starting winning opening, the One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part among the non-displayed display parts) is changed to blue display. Further, when a special ball game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, it is normally not One of the displayed display parts is changed to a red display. Thereafter, when one of the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure and the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, for example, The display at the leftmost display part is removed and the display at each display part is moved leftward one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to blue display or red display (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part whose display color has changed) returns to non-display. Here, when the hold memory display is performed, the special figure hold memory number based on the establishment of the variable display game start condition can be specified, but the start condition is the first start condition or the second start condition. If it cannot be specified, the display mode of the special figure reserved memory number may be changed to a predetermined display form, for example, by changing the number of display parts corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number to gray.

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

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening. Normally open. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball enters the second start winning opening by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state. Easy to open and open. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the off state, the special prize opening door closes the special prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big prize opening door opens the big winning opening. A game ball that has entered a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Thus, although the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the special game started first is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. Due to this, when the start condition for starting the special figure game is not satisfied, the variable display is suspended. For example, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold memory The number is incremented by 1 (incremented), and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the second start condition is satisfied, the second holding memory is stored. The number is incremented by 1 and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. When this is done, the second reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented). The added value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number may be a total reserved memory number or a special figure reserved memory number.

  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 lighting the 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. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate. The operation button 30 is a jog dial that can be pressed and rotated. The operation button 30 is not limited to a button that can be pressed or rotated, and may be a button that can be touched or pressed, such as a touch panel, or tilted like a lever-type switch. Operation may be possible. Further, instead of the operation button 30, a sensor that can detect a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. In other words, the operation button 30 only needs to be configured so that a predetermined operation action by the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. The player's operation action performed on the operation button 30 is detected by the operation detection switch 31 shown in FIG.

  In the normal game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a 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 normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  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 process is started on the basis that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit game 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 by the above, it is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the last special figure game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, the special symbol variable display result is obtained when a predetermined time as the special symbol variable time elapses. A definite special symbol (a special graph display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “big hit” is obtained as a specific display result, and if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “lost” is displayed. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed a predetermined number of times. . In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “1”, “3”, and “7” are big hit symbols, the numbers indicating “2” are small hit symbols, and “−” is shown. 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 until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. A round game for changing to the first state advantageous to the player is executed. In this way, the opening and closing plate that opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round game receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closed the grand prize opening, thereby providing a special variable prize ball device. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round game is completed. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round game, 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 executions of the round game 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 set in each round game. The period for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) is shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state (for example, 0.5 second). Become. In the 2 round big hit state, the number of round games executed is the 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 game 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 a two round big hit state in which the number of executions of the round game is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In a two-round big hit state, in a predetermined winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round game, by changing a predetermined winning port serving as a big winning port from a closed state to an open state, etc. Alternatively, the state may be changed from the second state that is disadvantageous to the player to the first state that is advantageous to the player, and then returned to the second state after a predetermined period (the first period or the second period) has elapsed.

  In such a two-round big win state, if a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls will be obtained, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds) Short. Therefore, the two-round big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a game is not substantially obtained. The 2 round big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. Further, the big hit gaming state as the low round specific gaming state is not limited to the small number of round games executed as compared to the big round gaming state as the multiple round specific gaming state. While the specific gaming 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 example, the multi-round specific gaming state) 29 seconds). In other words, 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 game is a second period shorter than the first period in the multi-round specific gaming state, It is sufficient that the number of game executions is at least one of the second round numbers smaller 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, time reduction control is performed in which the variable symbol variable display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state Controlled. 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 the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is not probable. It is called a jackpot symbol (also called “normal jackpot symbol”). Further, the fact that the non-probability variable big hit symbol out of the 15 round big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “15R non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “15R normal 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 gaming states different from the normal state, for example, the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed together with the time shortening control in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state. Controlled. 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 variable big hit symbol of the 15 round big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “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”). Note that 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 addition, after the 2 round big hit state is ended based on the special symbol indicating the number “1” which becomes the 2 round big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the control for controlling the probability change state While performing the setting, the setting for controlling to the short time state may be set so as to be continuously controlled to the state before the two round big hit state. Such a setting makes it difficult to distinguish between the case where the “big hit” is achieved and the case where the variable display result is “small” as will be described later. The player can have a sense of expectation of becoming.

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small 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 gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) for the second period is repeatedly executed until the second number of times (the number of executions equal to the second round number) is reached. Is done. In the small hit gaming state, as in the two round big hit state, the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in the first state is the second. Control may be performed so that at least one of the number of times 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. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state. A game in the small hit gaming state in which the number of times that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set to the first state 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 is changed to the first state in each round game in the two round big hit state, the same as in the two round big hit state even in the small hit game state In this manner, 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 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. .

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. 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 Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern 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” decoration) that has not been stopped yet 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 in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (big hit reliability) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach effect, the decorative display variable display state may become the reach state, and the variable display result may be a “hit”. There may be a case where a variable display effect for notifying the player is given by a variable display mode of the symbol or the like. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip” can be executed, and each effect operation is executed in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Or not is determined.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). As an example, in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, a special combination pseudo as shown in FIG. 3A is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A decorative symbol that is one of a plurality of types of lost combinations predetermined as the consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the “left symbol” shown in FIG. 3A or the like is a decorative symbol displayed temporarily in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the “middle symbol” is a “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. The “right symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. 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-continuous” variable display effect, the variable display result may be set so that the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases as the number of pseudo-continuous changes (re-changes) increases. Thereby, the player can recognize that the specific effect of the “pseudo-ream” is performed by temporarily stopping display of any one of the pseudo-ream chances GC1 to GC8, and as the number of times of the pseudo-ream fluctuation increases. In addition, the expectation that the variable display result is “big hit” is enhanced. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, a re-change effect such as a related display effect is executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the initial change (pseudo-continuous change). Also good. As an example, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, one that is lit among a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area is 1 It may be controlled to increase one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled. As another example, the movable member provided inside or outside the game area may be controlled to operate during each fluctuation display (including the first fluctuation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. . As another example, the image display device 5 is controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image during the period of each change display (including the first change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. May be. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or instead of some or all of these re-variation effects, among the lighting and blinking of the decorative LED, the operation of the movable member, the display of the effect image, Control may be performed so as to execute a re-variation effect combining a part or all of them. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. When the production mode changes in, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” or the “15R probability variable big hit” may be increased.

  The production operation executed as the re-variation production may include any production operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9. Also, for example, differences in the output of sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, differences in the movement of the production target object (for example, a movable member, etc.) (difference in operating speed, difference in operating distance, difference in operating direction, etc.) Depending on the movement of the character image displayed on the display device 5 (difference in movement speed, difference in movement distance, difference in movement direction, etc.) Instead of changing the character display or changing the display of the background image, the effect mode in the re-change effect may be made different. Further, in addition to the re-variation effect executed during the variation of the decorative symbol, for example, when the decorative symbol that is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped, for example, audio output from the speakers 8L, 8R, The player may be able to recognize that the chance eye has been temporarily stopped and displayed by an arbitrary production operation such as the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the effect lamp 9.

  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 the decorative symbols 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, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and after changing the decorative symbol again, stop display. Thus, the effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  In addition to “pseudo ream” and “slip”, variable display effects using such variable display operation of decorative patterns include, for example, “Development opportunity eyes”, “Development opportunity eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. , The player's expectation is enhanced. Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. , “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped temporarily for the decorative combination (special combination) that is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. After the display, unlike the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the effect display that changes the decorative symbol to be stopped by changing the decorative symbol again in a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is done.

  Unlike variable reach effects such as reach effects or “pseudo-ream” or “slip” during decorative display of decorative symbols, for example, displaying effect images such as predetermined character images and message images. Notifying the player that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state and that the variable display result may be a “hit” due to a presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the symbol. A notice effect may be executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. As a specific example, a plurality of types of notice effects such as “character notice” and “operation notice” may be set to be executable. An effect operation that becomes a notice effect may be any action that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time (special figure change time) depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In the notice effect of “Character notice”, an effect display is performed in which a character image prepared in advance at a predetermined position is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of the decorative symbols. Here, as the display of the character image, a character image that is separate from the decorative design may be displayed statically or in motion (animation display), or a character image that is variably displayed integrally with the decorative design. The display may be an operation display (animation display) in a display form different from the variable display of the decorative pattern.

  In the notice effect of “notice at the time of operation”, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 in response to the player performing a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the operation button 30 while the decorative symbol is variably displayed. The production operation is changed by changing the display of the production image or changing the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As an example, in the notice effect of “notice at the time of operation”, a predetermined effect operation serving as a button operation promotion effect is performed during variable display of a decorative symbol. In the button operation promotion effect, for example, an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, thereby prompting the player to operate the operation button 30. Any production operation may be used. The effect operation that prompts the player to operate the operation button 30 is not limited to the effect display of the effect image on the image display device 5, and the game effect lamp 9 that outputs predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. Or lighting the LED for decoration in a predetermined lighting pattern, or operating a movable member provided in a rendering accessory provided inside or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or any of these May be combined. When such a button operation promotion effect is performed, an operation effective period for effectively detecting the operation of the operation button 30 by the player is set. When the operation of the operation button 30 by the player is detected by the operation detection switch 31 within the operation effective period, the execution of the button operation promotion effect is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected, and prepared in advance, for example. One of the plurality of types of effect images is displayed on the image display device 5, and the sound effect corresponding to one of the plurality of types of sound patterns prepared in advance is displayed on the speaker 8L. Various effects such as output from 8R are executed.

  As the notice effect by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of such decorative symbols, various effect operations such as “step-up operation” can be executed in addition to “character notice” and “operation notice”. Good. Here, in the notice effect of “step-up operation”, as an example, a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of decorative symbols. An effect operation may be performed such that the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages by the effect display. In the notice effect of “step-up operation”, after any one of a plurality of kinds of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image that is displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, the effect image The effect display in the notice effect may be terminated without being switched. Further, as another example of the notice effect of the “step-up operation”, there are a plurality of types of movable members provided in the effect accessory provided inside or outside the game area during the variable display of the decorative design according to a predetermined order. An effect operation in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed by the effect operation operated in the operation mode. In the notice effect of “step-up operation”, after the movable member performs the effect operation in one type of operation, the effect operation in the notice effect may be terminated without switching to the effect operation of the second stage. There may be. As described above, the notice effect of the “step-up operation” is executed in response to one start prize (that one game ball has entered the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening). This is a kind of notice effect that is executed during variable display of symbols and decorative designs, and is a step-up notice effect that changes the notice style (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) in multiple stages (steps up). . In general, the greater the number of changes (number of steps), the higher the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”). Further, depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice effect or the effect mode at each step, it becomes “15R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, a specific reach effect is executed, “15R non-probable variation” Of the promotion from “big hit” to “15R probable big hit”, at least one of them may be notified in advance. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when going to the second step, “super reach confirmation” when going to the third step, and “big hit confirmation” going to the fourth step. As the change of the notice mode (step-up), different character images may be displayed in order, or the step-up may be performed by changing the shape or color of one character. May be. That is, it is only necessary to be able to recognize that the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as viewed from the player changes stepwise.

  In addition, a predetermined effect operation that is a continuous effect based on a series of effect data may be executed over a plurality of variable displays of decorative symbols. As an effect operation that is a continuous effect, for example, an effect image corresponding to a series of stories (also referred to as a “story”, “scenario”, or “program”) is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, or a player Outputs a sound (including sound effects and music) that can recognize a series of stories, etc., from the speakers 8L and 8R, a predetermined lamp or LED included in the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, and a series of stories To notify that a series of stories, etc. are in progress by operating a movable member provided in a staging accessory provided in or outside the gaming area Alternatively, it may be any effect corresponding to a series of stories, such as a combination of some or all of these.

  When the variable display result is `` big hit '' or `` small hit '' during execution of the continuous production, a predetermined production operation that is a continuous production related to the production operation in the continuous production over a plurality of variable displays of decorative symbols, It is only necessary that the game can be continuously executed during the control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. As an effect operation related to an effect operation in a continuous effect, for example, an effect operation using an effect image displayed in a continuous effect such as a background image, a character image, or a moving image displayed in a continuous effect, or such There is a production operation using a production image that allows the player to recognize that there is a continuity with the display operation of the production image, a production operation using the sound reproduced and output in the continuous production, and a playback output and continuity of such sound. Anything can be used as long as the player can recognize that a series of stories and the like progressed in a continuous production will continue (expand) by a production operation using sound that the player can recognize. The continuous effect is executed only during the control to the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result being “big hit”, and to the small hit gaming state based on the variable display result being “small hit”. It may not be executed during the control. In this case, when the variable display result is “small hit” during execution of the continuous effect, the continuous effect may be continuously executed even during the control to the small hit game state. Alternatively, when the variable display result is “small hit” during execution of the continuous effect, the execution of the continuous effect may be terminated.

  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, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as a 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”. Note that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  When the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is a non-probable variable jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game as a 15-round jackpot symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination (also referred to as “normal big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbols that are non-probable big hit combinations are, for example, symbol numbers that are 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 symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are an even number “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”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). . Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming an uncertain variable big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a jackpot type) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal jackpot”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “non-probability change”, it 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. It will be.

  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 symbol display state is reached Corresponding to the situation, after reaching the same reach effect as when the jackpot type is "non-probable change", or the reach effect different from when the jackpot type is "non-probable change" For example, after the process is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes 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 decorative display variable display mode in which the definite decorative combination of the probable big hit combination is stopped is displayed. This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as a big hit type) when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  When the probability variable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol. In this way, even when the fixed decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed, if the probable 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. The confirmed decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination and the definite decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination are also collectively referred to as a definitive decorative symbol of a big winning combination (specific combination).

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable big hit combination or a probable variable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A change promotion promotion effect that derives and displays a symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern The changing promotion success effect during the stop display of the symbol may be executed, or the changing promotion failure effect during the change may be executed.

  After the definitive decorative symbol that is a non-probable jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, the next round will start after any round ends in the jackpot gaming state During the big hit, which is a notification effect on whether or not to control to the probable change state in the period until the start, the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is no jackpot promotion success effect informing that there is a promotion in which the game state becomes a probabilistic state even though the confirmed decoration pattern is a non-probable big hit combination, and there is no promotion in a promiscuous state There is a promotion promotion failure during jackpot. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 and either the non-probable variable symbol or the probable variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol variable display What is necessary is just to alert | report so that a player can recognize the presence or absence of the promotion which will be in a probability change state by displaying the effect image different from.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number “1” which is a two-round big hit symbol is stopped or displayed, or a special symbol indicating the number “2” which is a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In such a case, the decorative display variable display state does not reach the reach state, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative patterns predetermined as the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 as shown in FIG. 3B, for example. One of the above may be stopped. 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 fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a special symbol indicating the number of “1” which is a two-round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is variable. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a jackpot type) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprising accuracy hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”) when the display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “surprise accuracy”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state, and when the two round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the probability changing state.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accuracy”, the accuracy mode start effect may be executed during variable display of the decorative symbols. In the surprise mode start effect, a predetermined effect operation is performed in response to the big hit type being “Accuracy”. After the surprise mode start effect is performed, an effect mode different from the normal effect mode called the accuracy mode may be started. In addition, the random mode start effect is not limited to the effect operation that is executed during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, and continues from the variable display even during part or all of the period of the two round big hit state. An effect operation may be performed. When the suddenness mode start effect is started, the decorative symbol that is variably displayed may be erased, and after the suddenness mode start effect is executed, the confirmed decorative symbol may not be derived and displayed. In the sudden accuracy mode, for example, until the variable display result is “big hit” and the probability variation state ends, the effect in the sudden accuracy mode is performed. In the effect in the suddenness mode, the display mode of the background image on the display screen of the image display device 5 is different from the display mode in the normal performance mode, and is output from the speakers 8L and 8R along with the variable display of the decorative pattern. The sound to be different from the sound in the normal effect mode, the lighting pattern of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED to be different from the lighting pattern in the normal effect mode, or a part of these Alternatively, by combining all of them, it may be informed so that the player can recognize that the mode is inaccuracy.

  In the probability variation state, for example, an effect image for notifying that the probability variation state is “being probability variation” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, and / or a background image or a decorative pattern on the display screen of the image display device 5. The display mode may be different from the display mode in the normal effect mode, so that the player may be in the effect mode during probability change in which the player can recognize that the probability change state.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly 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 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  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 start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  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.

  In this embodiment, the first and second variation start commands and the variation pattern designation command are prepared as separate production control commands. On the other hand, the designation content indicating which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to be changed and the designated content of the fluctuation pattern are configured to be specified by one effect control command. Also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that starts change and a change pattern is prepared. You may enable it to specify the special symbol and fluctuation pattern which become a fluctuation start. Here, when the special symbol and the variation pattern that start the variation can be specified by one effect control command, the special symbol (the first special feature that starts the variation) for one variation pattern. There are cases where it is necessary to prepare two types of effect control commands according to the figure or the second special figure). On the other hand, if an effect control command for designating a special symbol for starting variation and an effect control command for designating a variation pattern are prepared separately, two types of effect control commands corresponding to the special symbol for starting variation are prepared. And the number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  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 pre-determined 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 according to the big hit type determination result of whether the variable display mode (big hit type) of the decorative symbol in the case of “big hit” is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” Is done. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, you may comprise so that the fluctuation pattern shown by the fluctuation pattern designation | designated command and the variable display result shown by the variable display result notification command can be specified by one production | presentation control command. As an example, an effect in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a variation pattern and a variable display result (any one of “losing”, “big hit”, “small hit”, and a big hit type in the case of “big hit”). A control command may be prepared, and information that can specify the variation pattern and the variable display result may be transmitted by the effect control command. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands. Here, when the variation pattern and the variable display result are configured to be specified by a single effect control command, a plurality of types of effects corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display results for one variation pattern. You may need to provide control commands. On the other hand, if the production control command for designating the variation pattern and the production control command for notifying the variable display result are prepared separately, the number of production control commands corresponding to the number of types of the variation pattern and the variable display result are provided. The number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  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 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to whether the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the time-short state. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state, and the command 9501H is a second gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the probability change state, The command 9502H may be a third gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the short time state.

  In this embodiment, a decoration symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command for designating stop of variable display of the decoration symbol. On the other hand, the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted. In this case, on the side of the production control board 12, the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is specified, and the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. When the elapsed time reaches the specified special figure variation time, a setting for ending the effect executed corresponding to the special game is performed without receiving an effect control command from the main board 11. You can make it.

  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 pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the corresponding relationship in the variable display result notification command.

  The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big winning gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. With the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening or the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, the number of executions of rounds (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15 round big hit state, or the big winning in the 2 round big hit state or the variable winning operation Different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of times the mouth is opened (for example, “1” or “2”). In this embodiment, when a continuous effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays of decorative symbols, is it a period in which the big prize opening is open in the big win game state or the small hit game state? Regardless of the period during which the big prize opening is changed from the open state to the closed state, the continuous production operation is executed from the start time of the continuous production until the end time of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. . On the other hand, for example, when a continuous performance is not executed, in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, it is a period in which the big winning opening is in the open state or the big winning opening is from the open state. Different rendering operations may be executed depending on whether the period has changed to the closed state.

  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 that of the variable display result notification command or the winning start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision 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. . In addition, when controlled to the two round big hit state and / or small hit game state, part or all of the hit start designation command, the big prize opening opening designation command, the big prize opening opening designation command, and the winning end designation command are all Instead of being transmitted, the effect operation in the two round big hit state and / or the small hit game state may be executed by the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command.

  The command B1XXH is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball that has entered (started winning) the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that a first start condition for executing a special figure game using one special figure has been established. In this embodiment, the first start opening winning designation command notifies the determination result using the predetermined determination numerical value at the time of the first start winning that is the time of detecting the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening. Also used as a control command. For example, as shown in FIG. 4C, in the first start opening winning designation command, the variable display result is “big hit” based on a predetermined determination numerical value (for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result). ”And whether or not a predetermined numerical value for determination (for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type) is displayed in the decorative pattern regardless of the number of reserved memories (the number of special figure reserved memories) of the special figure game. Different EXT data is set depending on whether the variation pattern is within a specific pattern common range or a range outside the specific pattern common range (for example, a variation pattern with super reach). More specifically, the command B100H is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying the big hit determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” at the first start winning, and the command B101H is variable at the first starting winning. Command B102H is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the display result is within a specific pattern common range other than “big hit”, and command B102H is common to a specific pattern when the variable display result is other than “big hit” It is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that it is out of range.

  The command B2XXH is performed by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball that has entered (started winning) the second starting winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. In this embodiment, the second start opening winning designation command notifies the determination result using the predetermined determination numerical value at the time of the second start winning that is at the time of detecting the game ball that has passed the second start winning opening. Also used as a control command. For example, as shown in FIG. 4C, in the second start opening winning designation command, the variable display result is “big hit” based on a predetermined determination numerical value (for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result). ”And whether or not a predetermined numerical value for determination (for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type) is displayed in the decorative pattern regardless of the number of reserved memories (the number of special figure reserved memories) of the special figure game. Different EXT data is set depending on whether the variation pattern is within a specific pattern common range or a range outside the specific pattern common range (for example, a variation pattern with super reach). More specifically, the command B200H is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying the big hit determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” at the second start winning, and the command B201H is variable at the second starting winning. Command B202H is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the display result is within the specific pattern common range other than “big hit”, and command B202H is common to the specific pattern when the variable display result is other than “big hit” at the second start win. This is a second start slot winning designation command for notifying that it is out of range.

  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 number of stored data (for example, “1” to “8”) of the hold data in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and 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.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 101 to perform the game control. In other words, the processing means that the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board different from the main board 11.

  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.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 103 using the random counter. It may be updated by software using Also, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated. 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 game control microcomputer 100 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random value MR3 is in the range of “1” to “251”. Takes the value of The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining 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 “997”. Take. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”. That is, the random number value MR5 for determining the normal game display result is a state where the game ball is difficult to enter the normal start-up winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game (normally open state). ) Is used to determine whether or not to change to a state in which a game ball is likely to enter (expanded open state).

  FIG. 6 shows a decorative pattern variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. When the display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change” or “surprise change”, or when the variable display result is “small hit” Correspondingly, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is referred to as a hit variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, fluctuation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-4 are prepared in advance as non-reach fluctuation patterns. Further, as the reach variation pattern, variation pattern PA2-1, variation pattern PA2-2, variation pattern PB2-1, variation pattern PB2-2, variation pattern PA3-1, variation pattern PA3-2, variation pattern PB3-1, variation A pattern PB3-2 is prepared in advance. The hit fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” include the change pattern PA4-1, change pattern PA4-2, change pattern PB4-1, change A pattern PB4-2, a fluctuation pattern PA5-1, a fluctuation pattern PA5-2, a fluctuation pattern PB5-1, and a fluctuation pattern PB5-2 are prepared in advance. As variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the variable display result is “small hit”, the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 are the variation patterns. Are prepared in advance. Further, a fluctuation pattern PC1-4 and a fluctuation pattern PC1-5 are prepared in advance as hit fluctuation patterns corresponding only to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”.

  FIG. 7 shows the decorative pattern variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 6 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, an effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns according to the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which the pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which the fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. As another example, categorizing (grouping) multiple variation patterns according to the presence or absence of “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects and the number of executions of pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) to execute “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects A variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that is not included, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) is 1 in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, and “pseudo-continuous” What is necessary is just to divide into the variation pattern classification in which the variation pattern which makes the frequency | count of execution of a pseudo | simulation continuous variation (revariation) 2 or more is included in the variable display effect of this. As yet another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip”, or the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 7, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-3 are prepared in advance in correspondence with the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Yes. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and “variable” variable display mode, variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to the variable display result (big hit type) of “big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”, the variable pattern type CA 3-1 to the variable pattern type CA 3-3 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the variable display mode (big hit type) of “surprise” or the variable display result is “small hit”, the variation pattern type CA4-1 is prepared in advance. ing. Furthermore, the variation pattern type CA4-2 is prepared in advance only in the case where the variable display result is the “big hit” and “variable display type” (big hit type).

  The variation pattern type CA1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening” in which the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened and variable display effects such as “pseudo-ream” and “slip” are not executed. , A variation pattern previously associated with “no shortening” is included. The variation pattern type CA1-2 is, for example, a variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol in response to the total reserved memory number being “3” or more, or the time shortening control being performed in the probability variation state or the short time state. It is a variation pattern type of “with shortening” in which the time is shortened and variable display effects such as “pseudo-ream” and “slip” are not executed, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “with shortening”. The variation pattern type CA1-3 is a variation pattern type of “sliding, pseudo-continuous” in which a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” or “sliding” is executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach”. It includes a variation pattern previously associated with “slip, pseudo-ream”.

  The variation pattern type CA2-1 is when the reach effect is ended with the normal reach that becomes the normal reach effect after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state without executing the variable display effect of the “pseudo-ream”. Is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of the reach combination, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “no normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous”. In the variation pattern type CA2-2, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation (revariation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is two times. This is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation twice” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of reach combination when the production is finished, and is associated with “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation twice” in advance. Variation patterns are included.

  In the variation pattern type CA2-3, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation (revariation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is one, and the normal display is performed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state. This is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation once” that derives and displays a determined decorative symbol of reach combination when the production is finished, and is associated with “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation once” in advance. Variation patterns are included. Fluctuation pattern types CA2-4 are accompanied by super reach (super reach α or super reach β) after the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state, and when the reach production ends, the definite decorative symbols of the reach combination are derived and displayed. The variation pattern type of “Super Reach (Lose)” is included, and includes a variation pattern associated with “Super Reach (Lose)” in advance.

  In the variation pattern type CA3-1, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is not executed, but the normal display is performed after the variable symbol display state of the decorative pattern is set to the reach state, and when the reach effect ends, the definite decoration of the jackpot combination is determined. It is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (big hit) quasi-continuous” for deriving and displaying a symbol, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “no normal reach (big hit) quasi-continuous”. In the variation pattern type CA3-2, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, and then the normal reach is involved. Is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-relation” and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-ream”. Fluctuation pattern type CA3-3 is a “super reach (big win)” that displays a definite decorative symbol of a big hit combination when super reach is included after the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state and the reach effect is finished. It is a variation pattern type, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “super reach (big hit)”.

  The variation pattern type CA4-1 is a variation pattern type of “2nd release chance stop” that derives and displays a definite decorative symbol that is one of the 2nd release chances TC1 to TC4, and “2nd release chance stop”. Are included in advance. In the example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 6, the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 are variation patterns in which the confirmed decorative design is one of the two chances of opening TC1 to TC4, and the variation pattern type CA4. −1. The variation pattern type CA4-2 is a method of deriving and displaying a definite decorative pattern of reach combination after setting the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. It is a variation pattern type of “open reach reach loss”, and includes a variation pattern that is associated in advance with “2 times open reach loss”. In the example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern PC1-4 and the variation pattern PC1-5 are variation patterns in which the determined decorative symbol is a reach combination, and are included in the variation pattern type CA4-2. .

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. 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 decorative pattern variation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types is stored.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special symbol display result determination table 130 is determined to be a variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, whether or not the variable display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state with "big hit", and whether or not the variable display result is controlled to the small hit gaming state with "small hit" FIG. 11 is a table referred to for determination based on a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, a numerical value (to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state, or a probabilistic state. (Determined value) is assigned to one of the special chart display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the same special figure display result determination table 130.

  On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, in the case of the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the determined value is assigned to the special symbol display result of “small hit”. May be different. As an example, in the case of a special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the ratio determined as the special figure display result of “small hit” compared to the case of the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A As a result, a determination value may be assigned to each special figure display result.

  With such a setting, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the probability that the variable display result will be “small hit” is reduced compared to the special figure game using the first special figure. When the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening due to the high opening control in the short time state, the special figure display result is “small hit” and the little hit game state in which almost no prize ball is obtained. It is possible to prevent the game from being controlled, and to suppress the decline of the game entertainment due to the occurrence of a delay in the game in the probability variation state or the short time state. In particular, when the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4B, the second special symbol display device 4B in the probability variation state or the short time state. Since the frequency at which the special game is executed is increased, such a setting has a great effect of suppressing the decline of the game entertainment. Further, in the case of a special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a determined value may be assigned so that the special figure display result of “small hit” is not determined.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 is variably displayed based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big jackpot” and control is made to the jackpot game state. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. 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. 12 is “1” or “2”. Accordingly, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is assigned to the big hit type such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Here, the variable special symbol designation buffer value becomes “1” when the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, and the second special symbol display device 4B sets the second special symbol display device 4B. It becomes “2” when the special figure game using the special figure is executed.

  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 “non-probable change” or “probability change” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result of controlling to the 15th 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 big round hit state. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable” 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” 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.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9, the allocation of the determined value for each jackpot type differs depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. For example, for the jackpot type of “probability change”, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a determined value in the range of “37” to “72” is assigned, while the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value When “2” is “2”, a determined value in the range of “37” to “100” is assigned. When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a decision value in the range of “73” to “100” is assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type, while the variation special figure designation buffer value is “ In the case of “2”, the decision value is not assigned.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 9, the special figure display result is “big hit” based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. When it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state, it is not determined to control to the two round big hit state with the big hit type as “surprise”. With such a setting, when the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening in the high opening control in the probability variation state or the short time state, the big hit type is “surprise” and almost no prize ball is obtained. It is possible to prevent the game from being controlled to a two-round big hit state, and to suppress a decrease in gaming interest due to a delay in the game in the probability variation state or the short time state. In particular, when the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4B, the second special symbol display device 4B in the probability variation state or the short time state. Since the frequency at which the special game is executed is increased, such a setting has a great effect of suppressing the decline of the game entertainment.

  Even when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, for example, a smaller decision value than that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1” is assigned to the special figure display result of “surprise”. You may be made to do. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time state, if the big hit type is “surprise” and the game shifts to the probable change state after the end of the two round big hit state, the degree of advantage for the player increases. Thus, when the gaming state is the short-time state, even if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the big hit type determination table 131 is assigned so that the determination value is assigned to the special figure display result of “surprise”. The table data may be configured.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 10A, the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 10B, and FIG. The loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C shown in FIG. 10 and the loss change pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D shown in FIG.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and the variation pattern type determination This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprising change”. (Determined value) is assigned to any one of the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3, variation pattern type CA4-1, and variation pattern type CA4-2. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the 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 jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the assignment of the decision value to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3 differs. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3, while the variation pattern type CA4- No decision value is assigned to 1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the decision values are assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2, while the variation pattern type CA3-1 to No decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-3. As a result, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the 2 round big hit state according to “surprise”, the variation pattern type different from the case of being controlled to the 15 round big hit state is determined. can do.

  When the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern type may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Also, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the determined values may be assigned to different variation pattern types. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “small hit”. In the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1. Here, a part of the determined value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1 in accordance with the case where the jackpot type is “surprise” in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. . As described above, the variation pattern type CA4-1 is a common variation pattern type in the case where the big hit type is “surprise” and in the case where the special figure display result is “small hit”. That is, the table data corresponding to the big hit type “surprise” in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A and the table data constituting the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B include a common variation pattern type. Is set to

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D are determined (predetermined) as the special figure display result to be “lost”, the variation pattern type is determined. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is used when the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened, for example, when the gaming state is normal and the total number of reserved memories is less than “3”. Selected as the table used. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D is special, for example, when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more even in the normal state. It is selected as a use table when the variable display time of symbols and decorative symbols is shortened.

  Note that the variation pattern type is determined by referring to different determination tables when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short-time state and when the gaming state is a normal state and the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more. You may be made to be. Further, the variation pattern type may be determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether or not the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number other than “3” or not. Alternatively, instead of the total number of reserved memories, the variation pattern type is determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are equal to or greater than a predetermined number. You may do it. In this case, when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “3” or the like), the variation pattern type includes a variation pattern that has a shorter variable display time than when it is less than the predetermined number. It suffices that the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined to be higher. Alternatively, even when the gaming state is a probabilistic state or a short time state, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like), and different determination tables are set according to the determination result. The change pattern type may be determined with reference to the reference. For example, if the total number of stored storages is less than a predetermined number in the probability variation state or the time reduction state, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is selected as the use table, while the probability variation state or the time reduction state exists. Sometimes, if the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D may be selected as the use table.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is the variation pattern type CA1-. 1 to a variation pattern type CA1-3 and a variation pattern type CA2-1 to a variation pattern type CA2-4. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type is different. There is a part. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, assignment of determination values to the variation pattern type CA1-3 and the variation pattern type CA2-1 is different. . Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether or not the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened.

  Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C, determination values are not assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2 and the variation pattern type CA2-3, while the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern A decision value is assigned to the type CA2-2. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2, while the variation pattern type CA1-2. Further, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-3. Thereby, depending on whether or not the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types.

  In this embodiment, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “230” to “251”, the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories Regardless, the variation pattern type CA2-4 including a variation pattern with super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is determined. That is, when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like is any one of “230” to “251”, at least super reach is involved regardless of the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories. The variable display of the decorative design is executed.

  When the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, the determined value for each variation pattern type depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable variation state, or a short-time state. The assignment may be different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, when the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, the determined value is set to a different variation pattern type depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability variation state, or a short-time state. It may be assigned. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  In this embodiment, by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to the variation pattern type CA1-3 and the variation The pattern type can be determined as any one of the pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4. Here, as shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-3 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. It is. The variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. Therefore, based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, It is possible to determine whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state.

  The determination values assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-3 in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D are the variation patterns in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C. It is larger than the determined value assigned to the type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-2. With such a setting, when the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened, it is determined that the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is not set to the reach state at a higher rate than when the variable symbol is not shortened. If the average variable display time in the non-reach fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than the average variable display time in the reach fluctuation pattern, the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number (specifically, “ 3 ") or more, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when it is less than the predetermined number, and when it is in the probabilistic state or the short time state, the total number of stored storages in the normal state As compared with the case where is less than a predetermined number (specifically, “3”), the average variable display time can be shortened.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a loss variation pattern determination table 133A shown in FIG. 11A and a hit variation pattern determination table 133B shown in FIG. 11B are prepared in advance as variation pattern determination tables.

  The loss variation pattern determination table 133A is based on the random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type, etc. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type is one corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “lost”. Or, it is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (loss variation patterns).

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-3 corresponding to the case where the variation pattern type is CA1-3. As shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern PA1-3 is a variation pattern that executes a “slip” variable display effect when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. With such a setting, even when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable pattern effect such as “slip” is executed by being determined by the variation pattern PA1-3. Can do. In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-4 corresponding to the case where the variation pattern type is CA1-3. As shown in FIG. 6, when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 has pseudo continuous fluctuation (re-variation) in the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect. ) Is executed once. With such a setting, even when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed by being determined as the variation pattern PA1-4. Can do.

  Note that the ratio determined for the variation pattern for executing the variable display effect may be different depending on whether the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened. As an example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D shown in FIG. 10D, a smaller determination value is changed than in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal) 132C shown in FIG. It may be assigned to the pattern types CA1-3. In the setting example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 6, the special figure variation time (variable display time of the special symbol) in the variation pattern PA1-1 in which the variable display effects such as “pseudo ream” and “slip” are not executed is 12000 milliseconds [ ms], the special figure fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 is set to 3000 milliseconds [ms]. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 for executing the variable display effect of “pseudo” is 16000 milliseconds [ms] in the fluctuation pattern PA1-3 for executing the variable display effect of “slip”. The special figure fluctuation time at is set to 24000 [ms]. That is, when the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the special pattern change time in the change pattern PA1-3 for executing the “slip” variable display effect, or the change pattern for executing the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. The special figure fluctuation time in PA1-4 is longer than the special figure fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern in which these variable display effects are not executed.

  For example, when the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “3”) or more, there is a variation pattern for executing variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” compared to a case where the total number is less than the predetermined number. A determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for the included variation pattern types CA1-3 is low. As a result, when the total number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the total number is less than the predetermined number. Further, for example, in the case of the probability change state or the short time state, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type CA1-3 is larger than that in the normal state when the total number of reserved memories is less than a predetermined number (for example, “3”). A determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so as to be lower. As a result, the average variable display time can be shortened when the probability change state or the time reduction state is set, compared to when the total number of reserved storage is less than the predetermined number in the normal state.

  The hit variation pattern determination table 133B has a variation pattern determination disturbance according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” (predetermined). It is a table referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR4. In the winning variation pattern determination table 133B, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Are assigned to one or a plurality of variation patterns (per variation pattern).

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 12, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 12 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a start data storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game control. A timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A is a special game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates with a holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening and sets the first start condition by the winning (game ball detection). Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating various random values extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is set as pending data, and stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as the hold data.

  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 associates the holding number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and sets the second start condition by the winning (game ball detection). Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating various random values extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is set as pending data, and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B as holding data.

  The start data storage unit 151C stores start data indicating which game ball has won in either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, so that the order of winning of each game ball can be specified. As an example, the start data storage unit 151 </ b> C stores “first” start data indicating a winning at the first start winning port or “second” start data indicating a winning at the second start winning port. The game ball is stored in association with the hold number according to the winning order of the game balls.

  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. 23 executed for control or the special symbol process shown in FIG. The ordinary symbol process flag indicates which process should be selected / executed in the ordinary symbol process shown in step S16 of FIG. Instruct.

  The big hit flag is set to the on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The small hit flag is set to an on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “small hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game.

  The probability change flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability change state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the end of the probability change state. . The time reduction flag is set to the on state in response to the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being in the probability change state or the time reduction state and the time reduction control is started, while the probability change state or the time reduction state is ended. It is cleared and turned off in response to.

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

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting 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 includes a random counter, a first start winning determination counter, a second start winning determination counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, and a total reserved memory number counter. , A short-time counter, a large winning opening opening counter, a winning number counter, and the like are provided.

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 is a numerical value extracted from the random number circuit 104 or 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. This is for the CPU 103 to count the data so that it can be updated by software. 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 software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The first start winning determination counter counts the number of times that it has been determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal that is the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the first start port switch 22A is ON. belongs to. For example, each time it is determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal from the first start port switch 22A is ON, the stored value in the first start winning determination counter is incremented by one. When the stored value in the first start winning determination counter reaches a predetermined winning determination value, the game ball that has normally entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected. Judgment is made. In addition, the stored value in the first start winning determination counter is cleared when it is determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal is OFF or when it is determined that the winning determination value has been reached. It may be initialized to “0”.

  The second start winning determination counter counts the number of times that it has been determined that the signal state in the second start winning signal that is the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the second start port switch 22B is ON. belongs to. For example, each time it is determined that the signal state in the second start winning signal from the second start port switch 22B is ON, the stored value in the second start winning determination counter is incremented by one. When the stored value in the second start winning determination counter reaches a predetermined winning determination value, the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally detected. Is made. In addition, the stored value in the second start winning determination counter is cleared when the signal state in the second start winning signal is determined to be off, or when it is determined that the winning determination value has been reached. It may be initialized to “0”.

  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 time reduction counter is used to count the number of remaining special-purpose games that can be executed until the time reduction control is ended when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the time reduction state. As an example, when the jackpot gaming state ends, data indicating the count initial value “100” corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value being “0” is set as the hourly count count value in the hourly number counter. . Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the time count count value is decremented by 1 every time the special figure game ends. Then, when the time reduction count value reaches “0”, the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off, for example, to control to end the time reduction state and shift to the normal state.

  The big prize opening opening counter indicates the number of times that the special prize winning device formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened, such as the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state or the number of executions of the variable winning action in the small hit gaming state. It is for counting to be identifiable. For example, the big winning opening release counter is cleared when controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, and the big winning opening opening count value as the stored value is initialized to “0”. Each time a round winning game in the big hit gaming state or a variable winning operation in the small hit gaming state is started, the big winning opening releasing count value is updated by one.

  The winning number counter is for counting the number of game balls that have entered (large winning) the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. For example, the winning number counter is cleared when a round winning game in the big hit gaming state or a variable winning operation in the small hit gaming state is started, and the stored winning number count value is initialized to “0”. . Each time a game ball is detected by the count switch 23 in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the winning number count value is updated by one.

  Game control buffer setting unit 155 Various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a start port buffer, a variation 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 starting port buffer stores a buffer value indicating whether a game ball that has entered the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port is detected. As an example, “1” is set in the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of a game ball that has entered the first start winning port by the first start port switch 22A. Further, “2” is set to the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of the game ball that has entered the second start winning port by the second start port switch 22B.

  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, “1” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, “2” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, in response to the end of the special figure game, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0”.

  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”. For example, based on the setting in the jackpot type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. If there is, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “1”, and if the jackpot type is “surprise”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “2”.

  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, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. 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 CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. Alternatively, while the production control CPU 120 is built in the production control microcomputer, at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the production control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, the effect control board 12 is also connected to wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation button 30 has been detected from the operation detection switch 31.

  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. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 13, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, the numerical data indicating the random value SR1 for determining the continuous effect start is controlled to be countable. Note that other random values may be used to enhance the effect. For example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the final stop symbol used for determining a final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result of the decorative symbol may be controlled to be countable.

  The effect control CPU 120 uses various random counters different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating the numerical value SR1 may be counted. Alternatively, by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and calculation processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 124, the numerical data indicating all or part of the rendering random number is updated. You may make it do. When the random number circuit 124 is not mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 may count numerical data indicating all the effect random numbers using a random counter.

  The random effect SR1 for determining the start of the continuous effect is a random value used for determining whether or not to execute the continuous effect, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “51”. In this embodiment, regardless of the variation pattern determined by the CPU 103 or the like on the main board 11 side, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side.

  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 controls.

  14 to 16 show configuration examples of the continuous effect start determination table stored in the ROM 121. FIG. In this embodiment, as the continuous production start determination table, the continuous production start determination tables 160A to 160D shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D and the continuous production start determination table shown in FIGS. 15A to 15D. 161A to 161D and continuous effect start determination tables 162A to 162D shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D are prepared in advance. The continuous production start determination tables 160A to 160D, 161A to 161D, and 162A to 162D use the random value SR1 for determining the start of the continuous production as to whether or not to start the continuous production performed over a plurality of variable display of decorative symbols. It is a table that is referred to for making a decision based on it. Each of the continuous production start determination tables 160A to 160D, 161A to 161D, and 162A to 162D, for example, according to the table selection setting as shown in FIG. Is selected as a use table according to whether or not is ON and “start count” indicating the variable display count of special symbols and decorative symbols.

  Here, the winning big hit flag is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like on the main board 11 side at the time of starting winning when a game ball entering (starting winning) is detected in the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. On the basis of the fact that the jackpot determination result that the variable display result is “big jackpot” is obtained based on the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, it is set to the on state. The specific pattern flag at the time of winning is a specific value with at least super reach regardless of whether the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like on the main board 11 side at the time of starting winning is irrespective of the total number of reserved memories. Based on the determination that the variation pattern falls within the range of the specific pattern common range that is determined, the ON state is set. “Start count” includes, for example, that the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, that the jackpot gaming state is finished, that the demonstration display on the image display device 5 is finished, that the probability change state and the time-short state are finished, After a predetermined condition is established such that the production mode as the production state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been switched to any of a plurality of types, or some or all of these have occurred in combination. Any variable display number may be used.

  In each of the continuous production start determination tables 160A to 160D, 161A to 161D, and 162A to 162D, the continuous production start determination tables 160A to 160D are continuously displayed in accordance with the variation count value that is the stored value of the variation counter provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number SR1 for effect start determination is assigned to a determination result (continuous effect start presence / absence) corresponding to the start of continuous effect or the absence of continuous effect start. The variation count value is obtained when a big hit determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” at the time of winning a start is obtained, or a determination result that the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range. If so, the total number of reserved memories after the start winning prize is set. If these determination results cannot be obtained, the total number of reserved memories when the decorative symbol variable display is started is set. If the continuous effect is being executed, the variable count value is updated by 1 every time the decorative symbol variable display is executed.

  In the setting examples of the continuous effect start determination tables 160A to 160D, 161A to 161D, and 162A to 162D shown in FIGS. ing. For example, in the continuous production start determination table 160A shown in FIG. 14A, when the variation count value is “1” with respect to the determination result with the continuous production start, the range is “1” to “18”. When a decision value is assigned and the variation count value is any of “2” to “4”, a decision value in the range of “1” to “23” is assigned, and the variation count value is “5” to “5”. In the case of any of “8”, a determined value in the range of “1” to “28” is assigned. With such a setting, it is possible to determine whether or not to start the execution of the continuous effect at a different rate depending on the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories) of the special figure game corresponding to the variation count value.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the continuous performance start determination tables 160A to 160D shown in FIGS. 14A to 14D are used tables when the winning jackpot determination flag and the winning specific pattern flag are both off. Selected as. The continuous effect start determination tables 161A to 161D shown in FIGS. 15A to 15D are selected as use tables when the winning big hit determination flag is OFF and the winning specific pattern flag is ON. The continuous performance start determination tables 162A to 162D shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D are selected as use tables when the winning jackpot determination flag is on. Based on these table selection settings, even if the “start count” and the variation count count value are the same, whether or not to start continuous production depends on whether or not the winning jackpot determination flag or the winning specific pattern flag is on The assignment of the decision value to the result will be different. For example, when the continuous production start determination table 160A shown in FIG. 14A, the continuous production start determination table 161A shown in FIG. 15A, and the continuous production start determination table 162A shown in FIG. Any of these tables is selected as a use table when the “start count” is any one of “11”, “33”, “55”, “77”, “99”, “111”, “333”. Is done. On the other hand, for example, when the variation count value is “1”, in the continuous effect start determination table 160A shown in FIG. A determined value in the range of “1” to “35” is assigned in the continuous effect start determination table 161A shown in FIG. 15A, and a continuous effect start determination shown in FIG. In the table 162A, determination values in the range of “1” to “38” are assigned. With such settings, whether or not the winning jackpot determination flag or the specific pattern flag when winning is turned on, that is, whether or not the jackpot determination result that the variable display result becomes “hit” at the start winning is obtained. In addition, it is determined whether or not to start the execution of the continuous production at a different ratio depending on whether or not the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is determined to be within the specific pattern common range at the time of starting winning. Will be.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17, each of the continuous effect start determination tables 160A to 160D, 161A to 161D, and 162A to 162D is selected as a use table according to the “start count”. Based on these table selection settings, even if the winning jackpot determination flag and the specific pattern flag at winning (on or off) and the variation count value are the same, whether or not to start the continuous production according to the “start count” The assignment of the decision value to the result will be different. For example, in the continuous production start determination table 160A shown in FIG. 14A, the “start count” is any of “11”, “33”, “55”, “77”, “99”, “111”, “333”. In the continuous production start determination table 160B shown in the continuous production start determination table 160B shown in FIG. 14B, the “start count” is “22”, “44”, “66”, It is selected when any of “88”, “222”, and “444”. For example, when the variation count value is “1”, in the continuous effect start determination table 160A shown in FIG. Are determined, and determined values in the range of “1” to “13” are allocated in the continuous performance start determination table 160B shown in FIG. With such a setting, it is determined whether or not to start the execution of the continuous effect at a different rate according to the number of variable display times of the special symbol and the decorative symbol.

  FIG. 18 shows a configuration example of the continuous effect pattern determination table 163 stored in the ROM 121. The continuous effect pattern determination table 163 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a continuous effect pattern as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance in response to the determination to start the continuous effect. In the continuous effect pattern determination table 163, the variation count values “1” to “8” are associated with any of the continuous effect patterns RP1 to RP8. With such settings, it is possible to determine a different continuous effect pattern as a use pattern depending on the variation count value. That is, the holding position (holding number) of the special figure game from which the big hit determination result is obtained, the holding position (holding number) of the special figure game in which the random value MR3 falls within the specific pattern common range, or the decorative symbol Depending on the total number of reserved memories when variable display is started, different continuous production patterns can be determined, and the production mode in the continuous production can be varied.

  FIG. 19 shows a configuration example of the individual effect pattern determination table 164 stored in the ROM 121. The individual effect pattern determination table 164 prepares in advance individual effect patterns to be used patterns in each variable display when various effects in the continuous effect are executed over a plurality of variable displays after the execution of the continuous effect is started. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of the plurality of patterns. In the individual effect pattern determination table 164, the continuous effect pattern RP1 to the continuous effect pattern RP8 and the continuous effect count value which is the stored value of the continuous effect counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. Is associated with one of the plurality of patterns. The continuous effect count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 each time the decorative display variable display is started until the execution of the continuous effect is completed after the decision to start the continuous effect is made. With such a setting, each time the variable display of the decorative design is started until the execution of the continuous effect is finished after the execution of the continuous effect is started, an individual corresponding to the number of executions of the continuous effect pattern and the variable display is performed. It is possible to determine the production pattern and advance the production operation as a continuous production using a series of production data.

  FIG. 20 shows a configuration example of the continuous effect pattern determination table 165 stored in the ROM 121. The continuous effect pattern determination table 165 is related to the continuous effect when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” and is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state during execution of the continuous effect. It is a table referred in order to determine the continuation production pattern used as a use pattern for performing a continuation production in any of the several patterns prepared previously. In the continuous effect pattern determination table 165, the continuous effect pattern RP1 to the continuous effect pattern RP8 and the special figure display results including the big hit type, which are “big hit” or “small hit”, are plural patterns that become the continuous effect pattern. Is associated with one of the following. By such setting, the production content in the continuous production corresponding to the continuous production pattern and the continuous production pattern corresponding to the special drawing display result including the jackpot type are determined, and the production operation becomes the continuous production related to the continuous production. Can be advanced. In addition, depending on whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, or the big hit type when the special figure display result is “big hit”, etc. Can be different. As an effect operation that is a continuous effect related to the continuous effect, for example, an effect operation that uses an effect image displayed in the continuous effect such as a background image, a character image, or a moving image displayed in the continuous effect. , Production operations using production images that allow the player to recognize that there is continuity with the display operation of such production images, production operations using audio reproduced and output in continuous production, playback output and continuation of such audio It is only necessary to have a rendition operation using a voice that allows the player to recognize that there is a characteristic. By executing such a continuous effect, for example, it is only necessary that a series of stories that have progressed in the continuous effect can be further continued (developed). Here, when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the effect operation as the continuous effect may not be executed. In other words, the performance operation as the continuous performance may be executed only when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes a light emitting body such as the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs, operation buttons 30, and movable members included in the effect item. In order to control the production operation using the production device (production electrical component) including a plurality of types, pattern data constituting the production control pattern is stored in advance. As such an effect control pattern, for example, a design change control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, a continuous effect control pattern, a continuous effect control pattern, a hit effect control pattern other than the continuous effect control pattern, and the like may be included.

  The symbol variation control pattern relates to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol in the display area of the image display device 5 in a period from when the decorative symbol variable display is started until the final decorative symbol which is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to be comprised in advance by the pattern data etc. which show the content of control, and for every variation pattern of a decoration design. Further, different symbol variation control patterns may be prepared corresponding to a plurality of types of effect modes in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each of the plurality of symbol variation control patterns includes a decorative symbol display position and a decorative symbol display position in a variable symbol display performed using a final symbol that is a final stop symbol, a temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped during variable display, and the like. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as the size, the direction of variation of the decorative pattern, and the variation speed. Here, the final stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol, etc. are determined at the start of variable display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. If it is.

  The notice effect control pattern is composed of pattern data indicating the control content of the effect operation in the notice effect, and may be prepared in advance for each of the notice effect patterns according to the contents of the effect operation in the notice effect. For example, each of the plurality of notice effect control patterns is prepared in advance to execute a plurality of notice patterns prepared in advance for executing a notice effect of “character notice” or a notice effect of “notice during operation”. Corresponding to any of the plurality of notice patterns, the display position and size of the effect image, the update display procedure, the setting of the operation valid period for effectively detecting the operation action on the operation button 30, and the switching of the effect operation at the time of detecting the operation It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as setting.

  The continuous effect control pattern is composed of pattern data or the like indicating the control content of the effect operation in the continuous effect, and may be prepared in advance in accordance with the content of the effect operation in the continuous effect. As an example, each of the plurality of continuous production control patterns corresponds to each individual production pattern as shown in FIG. 19, the display procedure such as the display position and size of the production image according to the production content in the continuous production, and the voice output. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as an operation procedure and an operation procedure for lighting the light emitter. In this case, each continuous production control pattern is different from the individual production pattern, the production operation execution time, the production content, etc. according to the variable display time (special drawing fluctuation time, etc.) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. It may be set.

  The continuous effect control pattern is composed of pattern data or the like indicating the control content of the effect operation in the continuous effect, and may be prepared in advance in accordance with the content of the effect operation in the continuous effect. As an example, each of the plurality of continuous effect control patterns corresponds to each of the continuous effect patterns as shown in FIG. 20, the display procedure such as the display position and size of the effect image according to the effect contents in the continuous effect, and the sound output It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as an operation procedure and an operation procedure for lighting the light emitter.

  The continuous effect control pattern and the continuous effect control pattern are continuous effects executed over a plurality of variable displays corresponding to each continuous effect pattern as shown in FIG. 18 and the continuous effect pattern as shown in FIG. The display contents such as the display position and size of the effect image, the operation procedure of sound output, the lighting of the light emitter, as the effect contents in the entire game, and the effect contents in the entire continuous effect executed in the big hit game state or the small hit game state A time schedule such as the operation procedure may be defined. In this case, for example, a series of moving image data (movie data) indicating the content of a promotion video, animation, movie, etc. that requires a predetermined reproduction time (for example, 10 minutes) is prepared, and continuous production is started. Until it is finished, or until the continuation effect following the continuous effect is finished, the display of the effect image according to the moving image data, the sound output, and the illuminator lighting over the variable display, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. Etc. may be performed continuously. If the reproduction of the moving image data is completed before the end of the continuous effect or the continuous effect, the reproduction may be repeated by returning to the head of the moving image data. The effect operation that is continuously executed from the start of the continuous effect until the end of the continuous effect or the continuous effect is not limited to the reproduction display of the moving image by the moving image data and the reproduction output of the sound. For example, a background image is reproduced and displayed based on background image data that is not used unless a continuous effect is started, and a character image is reproduced and displayed based on character image data that is not used unless a continuous effect is started. What is necessary is just to include playback operations such as images and sounds using arbitrary presentation data, such as audio playback output using audio data. Thus, a series of effect data corresponding to a continuous effect control pattern and a continuous effect control pattern is obtained by combining a plurality of pattern data prepared in advance corresponding to each of a plurality of types of individual effect patterns and continuous effect patterns. A series of effect data may be constituted, or a series of effect data is constituted only by a single pattern data prepared in advance corresponding to the effect contents in the entire continuous effect or continuous effect. May be.

  In the hit effect control pattern other than the continuous effect control pattern, after the special effect display result in the special game is “big hit” or “small hit” without starting the continuous effect, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state Pattern data indicating the content of control of the production operation during the period controlled by, and the special figure display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “ Whether it is “probable change” or “surprise”, or more than one may be prepared in advance according to the presence or absence of a promotion effect during the big hit. The effect operation based on the hit effect control pattern may be different from the effect operation based on the continuous effect control pattern. That is, the continuous effect related to the continuous effect is not executed when the continuous display is not started and the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

  FIG. 21A shows a configuration example of such various effect control patterns. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 21A, the effect control pattern includes various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of process data serving as control data for control, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, timing control switching timing, and the like in time series.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 shown in FIG. A determination value corresponding to the execution time (production time) of the production operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, data indicating the variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the display screen of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating a lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. In the operation detection control data, for example, an operation operation period using the operation button 30 such as an operation effective period for effectively detecting an operation on the operation button 30 and data for specifying the control content of the effect operation when it is detected effectively. Is included. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, there may be process data configured to include all of the display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data, or process data configured to include a part of these. Further, for example, various other control data such as movable member control data indicating an operation mode of the movable member included in the effect accessory may be included.

  FIG. 21B shows various rendering operations that are executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to flash a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to accept the operation on the operation button 30 in the operation valid period specified by the detection control data and determine the content of the effect. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when variable display of decorative symbols is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamps) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the light emitter such as 9) is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  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. 22, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 22 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 the effect operation state such as the effect image display state on the display screen of the image display device 5, the 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 used to control the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

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

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31, and the effect. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are 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 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 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, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 23 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a 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 game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as 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 display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, 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. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 23 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). 25 and 26 are flowcharts showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the CPU 103 first reads the input port data stored in a predetermined input port register (step S201 in FIG. 25). Here, the input port register is a register in which, for example, a bit value indicating an input state of an external signal at an input port included in the I / O 105 is stored. In this embodiment, the input port data stored in the bit number [0] of the input port register is the input state (OFF / ON) of the first start winning signal that becomes the detection signal transmitted from the first start port switch 22A. ) And the input port data stored in the bit number [1] of the input port register is the input state of the second start winning signal (OFF / ON).

  It is determined whether or not the bit value [1] of the input port register read in step S201 is “1” (step S202). At this time, if the bit value is “1” (step S202; Yes), the second start winning determination count value that is the stored value of the second start winning determination counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is, for example, Update so as to count up by adding 1 (step S203). On the other hand, when it is determined as “0” in step S202 (step S202; No), the second start winning determination counter is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0”. (Step S204).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S204, it is determined whether or not the bit value in the bit number [0] of the input port register read in step S201 is “1” (step S205). At this time, if the bit value is “1” (step S205; Yes), the first start winning determination count value which is the stored value of the first start winning determination counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is, for example, It is updated so as to count up by adding 1 (step S206). On the other hand, when it is determined as “0” in step S205 (step S205; No), the first start winning determination counter is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0”. (Step S207).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S206 and S207, it is determined whether or not the first start winning determination count value has reached a predetermined determination value (for example, “2”) that is predetermined as a winning determination value. (Step S208). At this time, if the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (step S208; Yes), the starting port buffer value that is the stored value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1” is set (step S209). Further, the first start winning determination counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S210).

  If the first start winning determination count value has not reached the winning determination value in step S208 (step S208; No), a valid game ball winning in the first start winning opening is detected by the first start opening switch 22A. In response to this, it is determined whether or not the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (step S211). At this time, if the second start winning determination count value does not reach the winning determination value (step S211; No), a valid game ball winning to the second start winning opening is detected by the second start opening switch 22B. In response to the absence, the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (step S211; Yes), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S212). Further, the second start winning determination counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S213).

  After executing one of the processes of Steps S210 and S213, the CPU 103 reads the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (Step S214). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is read, and the starting port buffer value is When it is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is read. Then, it is determined whether or not the read value in step S214 has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S215 in FIG. 26). At this time, if the read value in step S214 does not reach the upper limit value, the starting condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is effectively established. For example, after it is determined in step S208 shown in FIG. 25 that the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value, it is determined in step S215 that the read value has not reached the upper limit value. The first start condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the one special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbol is established. When it is determined in step S211 shown in FIG. 25 that the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value and then it is determined in step S215 that the read value has not reached the upper limit value, The second starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the two special symbol display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbol is established.

  Thus, when the read value has not reached the upper limit value in step S215 (step S215; No), 1 is added to the reserved storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S216). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, 1 is added to the first reserved memory number count value, and when the starting port buffer value is “2”, 1 is added to the second reserved memory number count value. Then, the CPU 103 adds 1 to the total pending storage number count value that is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter that indicates the total pending storage number that is the total value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number ( Step S217). Further, the CPU 103 sets and stores start data corresponding to the start port buffer value at the head of the empty area in the start data storage unit 151C (step S218). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, start data indicating “first” is set, and when the start port buffer value is “2”, start data indicating “second” is set.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S218, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the variation pattern Numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for type determination is extracted (step S219). Numeric data indicating each random value extracted in this way is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value, thereby storing each random value (step S220). . For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  After the random value is stored in step S220, a winning hold determination process is executed (step S221). Subsequently, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S222). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  If the read value has reached the upper limit value in step S215 (step S215; Yes), or after executing the process of step S222, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is “1” or “2”. Determination is made (step S223). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S223; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S224), and then FIG. The process proceeds to step S211 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2” (step S223; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S225). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when both of the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of a game ball that is effective at the same time, both processes are executed by processing executed within 2 milliseconds. A process based on the fact that the switch has detected a start winning of a valid game ball is executed. That is, when it is determined in step S208 shown in FIG. 25 that the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value, the processing in steps S209, S210, and S214 shown in FIG. After the processing of steps S215 to S222 shown in FIG. 25 is executed, the processing of step S224 is executed in response to the start port buffer value being “1” in step S223, and then the processing of step S211 shown in FIG. Proceed to processing. And when it determines with the 2nd start winning determination count value having reached the winning determination value in step S211, after performing the process of step S212-S214 shown in FIG. 25, step S215-S222 shown in FIG. After executing the process, the process of step S225 is executed in response to the fact that the start port buffer value is “2” in step S223, and then the start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of a winning hold determination process executed in step S220 of FIG. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is displayed as “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 24, FIG. 29) described later. ”Or a jackpot type is determined, and in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 24, FIG. 30) described later, a variation pattern type and a variation pattern are determined. . On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning hold determination process in step S220 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). Thus, it is specified in advance whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit”, and whether or not the decorative pattern variation pattern is at least a variation pattern with super reach. As a result, before the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the reach effect of super reach is executed. Based on the prediction result, it is determined on the side of the effect control board 12 whether or not the effect control CPU 120 or the like executes the continuous effect.

  In the winning hold determination process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first specifies a special figure display result corresponding to the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S219 in FIG. 26 (step S351). . For example, in the process of step S351, the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 8 is selected and set in the use table. Here, when setting to the use table, for example, the storage address (head address) of the table data in the ROM 101 may be set to a table pointer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Subsequently, by referring to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in the use table, the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 extracted in step S219 is specified. More specifically, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is compared with the determined value stored in the special figure display result determination table 130, and the special figure display to which the determined value matching the random value MR1 is assigned. Specify whether the result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. Here, regardless of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is specified by referring to the table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state in the special figure display result determination table 130. That's fine.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result specified in step S351 is “big hit” (step S352). At this time, if the specified special figure display result is “big hit” (step S352; Yes), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S353). When the starting port buffer value is “1” in step S353 (step S353; “1”), the command B100H serving as a first starting port winning designation command for notifying that a big hit determination result has been obtained at the first starting winning prize. After setting for transmitting (see FIG. 4C) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S354), the winning hold determination process is terminated. When the starting port buffer value is “2” in step S353 (step S352; “2”), a command B200H serving as a second starting port winning designation command for notifying that a big hit determination result has been obtained at the second starting winning prize. After setting for transmitting (see FIG. 4C) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S355), the winning hold determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S352 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S352; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” (step S356). If it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S356; Yes), the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S219 of FIG. 26 is within the range of the specific pattern common range. It is determined whether it is within (step S357).

  Here, in the setting examples of the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C shown in FIG. 10C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D shown in FIG. Regardless of the number of memories, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is within the range of “230” to “251”, the variation includes at least a variation pattern with super reach (super reach α or super reach β). The pattern type is CA2-4. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 28, if the random value MR3 is within the range of “230” to “251”, it is determined that it is within the range of the specific pattern common range. It may be determined whether or not.

  When it is determined in step S357 that it is within the specific pattern common range (step S357; Yes), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S358). If the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S358; “1”), a command B101H (first starting port winning designation command for notifying that it is within the specific pattern common range at the time of the first starting winning bid ( 4C) is set for transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S359), the winning hold determination process is terminated. If it is determined in step S358 that the start port buffer value is “2” (step S358; “2”), the second start port for notifying that it is within the specific pattern common range at the time of the second start winning. After setting for transmitting a command B201H (see FIG. 4C) as a winning designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S360), the winning hold determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S356 that the special figure display result is “small hit” instead of “losing” (step S356; No), or when it is determined in step S357 that it is not within the specific pattern common range. (Step S357; No), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S361). Here, if the starting port buffer value is “1” in step S361 (step S361; “1”), the first starting port winning designation command for notifying that it is outside the specific pattern common range at the time of the first starting winning. Is set to transmit the command B102H (see FIG. 4C) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S362), and the winning hold determination process is terminated. If it is determined in step S361 that the start port buffer value is “2” (step S361; “2”), the second start port for notifying that the specified pattern is out of the common range at the time of the second start winning. After setting for transmitting a command B202H (see FIG. 4C) as a winning designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S363), the winning hold determination process is terminated.

  Whether or not the variable display result is a “hit” at the time when a game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is detected by executing the hold determination process at the time of winning, Regardless of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the total number of reserved memories as the number of reserved memories of the special figure game, it is specified whether or not a specific variation pattern with at least super reach is obtained, and the first different depending on the specified result The start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command can be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 performs each of the following steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Execute the process.

  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 process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the result of determining whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Corresponding to the determination result of the pattern type, processing for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is included.

  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 For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic by the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol in the special symbol game or the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol 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, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. Update to 4 ". When the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. Further, 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. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, when the big hit type is controlled to 15 rounds big hit state corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”. In addition to the setting, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening, which is the number of round games executed, is set to “15 times”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is controlled to be “surprise” and is controlled to the two round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”. At the same time, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening, which is the number of round games executed, is set to “2 times”.

  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. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82 may be executed.

  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 big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses and processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable change state and a short time state corresponding to the jackpot type are included.

  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, in response to the variable display result being “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”, and the big winning opening in the variable winning operation is set. The number of times of opening may be set to “twice”.

  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 solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door 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 this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the presentation device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. 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.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total reserved memory count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 is “0”, that is, the first reserved memory count. It is determined whether or not the total reserved memory number that is the total value of the second reserved memory numbers is “0” (step S231). At this time, if the total pending storage number count value is other than “0” (step S231; No), start data is read from the start data storage unit 151C (step S232). Here, the start data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the start data storage unit 151C may be read.

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

  If it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “first” (step S234; first), the first special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In response to the establishment of the 1 start condition, the variable special figure designation buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” (step S235). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “second” (step S234; second), a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In response to the establishment of the second start condition, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S236).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S235 and S236, the hold data is read from the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start-up data read in step S232 (step S237). For example, when the start data is “first”, as the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a random value for determining the special figure display result The numerical data indicating MR1, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out. On the other hand, when the start data is “second”, the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B is used for determining the special figure display result. The numerical data indicating the random number MR1, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are respectively read out. The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR1 to MR3 read out in this way is temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, by storing it in a special figure changing random value buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. It only has to be done.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S237, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start data is decremented by 1, and an entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the hold number “ The stored contents of the pending data stored in the entries corresponding to “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry (step S238). For example, when the start data is “first”, the first reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1, and the stored content of the held data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. Let On the other hand, when the start data is “second”, the second reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1, and the stored contents of the reserved data in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B are stored one entry at a time. Shift to the top.

  Following the processing of step S238, the special figure display is used as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. The result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). The CPU 103 refers to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read in step S237 is “big hit” or “small Whether to display the special figure display result as "big hit", "small hit", or "lose" depending on which of the decision values assigned to each special figure display result of "Bon" or "Lose" Is determined (step S240). Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S240 is “big hit” (step S241).

  If it is determined in step S241 that it is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big win flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type read in step S237, such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change” in advance. It is determined as one of a plurality of jackpot types prepared (step S244). Note that, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S236, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “surprise” in the big hit type determination table 131. The jackpot type is not determined to be “accurate”. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, the determined jackpot type is stored, for example, by updating the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 ( Step S245). As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to a pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. When it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “1”, “3”, “7” are determined according to the big hit type determination result in step S244. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes the non-probable big hit 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. In accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”, the special symbol indicating the number of the big hit symbol “1” is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), a predetermined demo display setting is performed (step S250), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. In the demonstration display setting in step S250, a customer waiting demonstration designation command for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, for example, is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. It is determined whether or not it has already been transmitted. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not yet transmitted, the transmission setting of the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed by setting the storage address of the customer waiting demonstration designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, for example. The customer waiting demo 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. Is done.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S261). S262). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263). ).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types ( Step S265).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S264 (step S264; No), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction control in the probability variation state or the time reduction state is being executed is set (step S264). S266). The time reduction flag is set to the on state when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the probability change state or the time reduction state, and is cleared to the off state when the probability change state or the time reduction state ends. More specifically, after the hour / hour flag is set to ON in the process of ending the big hit gaming state, the hour / hour count count value has reached “0”, or the special figure display result is “big hit”. Corresponding to the end of the game, the time reduction flag is cleared and the game is turned off.

  When the time reduction flag is OFF in step S266 (step S266; No), it is determined whether or not the total reserved storage number count value is “3” or more (step S267). If the total reserved storage number is less than “3” (step S267; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Is selected and set (step S268). On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is on in step S266 (step S266; Yes), or when the total reserved storage number count value is “3” or more in step S267 (step S267; Yes), the fluctuation occurs. The loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of pattern types (step S269). Even when the time reduction flag is on in step S266, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like), and different determination tables are set according to the determination result. You may choose. For example, when the time reduction flag is on, if the total reserved memory number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S268 to select and set the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C, while the total reserved memory number If “1” is equal to or greater than “1”, the process may proceed to step S269 to select and set the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, S268, and S269, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the special-purpose variation random value buffer or the like, By referring to the use table set in any of S263, S265, S268, and S269, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S270). Here, in the process of step S270, the variation pattern type determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like when detecting the start winning and stored as the hold data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is performed. The variation pattern type is determined based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3. Therefore, it is possible to match the determination result of whether or not it is within the range of the specific pattern common range when the start winning is detected and the determination result of the variation pattern type by the process of step S270, and specify when the start winning is detected. It can be prevented that a variation pattern type different from a variation pattern type including a specific variation pattern with super reach is determined despite being determined to be within the pattern common range. Also, based on the establishment of the first start condition, the first special symbol display device 4A determines the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol, or the second start Regardless of whether the variation pattern type 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 condition is satisfied, a common random counter, etc. Using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 used for determining the variation pattern type updated by the above, the common processing module can determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S270, the loss variation pattern determination table 133A and the hit variation pattern determination are performed according to whether the special figure display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. One of the tables 133B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step S271). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table set in step S271 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S272). The numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S272 is executed, or may be the first start prize. The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation memory, together with random numbers MR1 to MR3, are extracted when a game ball that has entered the mouth or the second start winning opening (start winning prize) is detected. You may memorize | store as pending data in the part 151B.

  In the process of step S272, whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition, Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition, a common random Using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern updated by a counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. Further, in the process of step S272, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S270, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S272, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S273). 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 S274). 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 is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S274, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S275). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. In the designated transmission command buffer, the data is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is a buffer designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the area. When the setting in step S275 is performed, every time the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. A gaming state designation command, a first variation start command or a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command and the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S276), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 31 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. 31, 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), a round game start waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the round game start 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 corresponding to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. What is necessary is just to store in the buffer area | region designated with the pointer. Thereby, when the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 23 is executed after the special symbol stop process is completed, the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is executed. Is sent. After the setting in step S293, 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 the process of step S295, the CPU 103 performs a process of clearing the probability variation flag and the short time flag to turn off, a process of clearing the short time counter for counting the number of remaining special game in the short time state, and the like. Just do it.

  After the processing of step S295 is executed, the big prize opening opening counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is cleared, and the big winning opening opening count value as the stored value is initialized to “0” ( Step S296). In addition, for example, corresponding to the jackpot type indicated by the jackpot type buffer value, the maximum number of big winning openings is set as the total number of round games executed in the jackpot game state (step S297). At this time, if the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “0” or “1” and the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the maximum opening number of the big prize opening is 15 rounds. If the big hit type buffer value is “2” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the maximum number of big winning openings is set to “2” corresponding to the two round big hit state. do it. Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S298), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S299). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S299; Yes), a small hit release start waiting time is set (step S300). For example, in the process of step S298, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the small hitting opening start waiting time may be set in the game control process timer. Subsequently, as in the process of step S293, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 is performed (step S301). Thereafter, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S302). Further, as in the process of step S296, the special winning opening opening counter is cleared (step S303). Further, in response to the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, the small winning game opening maximum number of times may be set to “2” (step S304). . Thereafter, 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 305).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S299 (step S299; No), the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S306). After performing either of the processes of steps S305 and S306, it is determined whether or not the time-saving state is to be ended (step S307), and the special symbol stop process is ended. For example, in the processing of step S307, when the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction count value that is the stored value of the time reduction counter is updated by, for example, subtracting one. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value (for example, “0” or the like). At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control in the time reduction state may be ended by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S307 may be ended. It should be noted that for the probability variation state in which the time reduction flag is on and the probability variation flag is on, the time reduction control may be continuously performed until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not to end the time reduction control even in the probability variation state, and the time reduction control may be ended based on the determination result that the time reduction control ends. In this way, when the time shortening control is ended, the probability variation control may be terminated together to be in a normal state. For the probability variation control, until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, or Further, the game may be continued until a predetermined number of special game is executed.

  Further, in the process of step S307, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the probability variation control end is extracted from a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, and the probability variation control termination determination stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like It may be determined whether or not the probability variation control is ended by referring to the table or when the number of executions of the special figure game during the probability variation control reaches a predetermined probability variation end determination value. On the other hand, in the process of step S307, the process for ending the probability variation control may not be executed, and the probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. Alternatively, the process of determining whether or not to end the probability variation control based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the probability variation control end, for example, in step S231 shown in FIG. 29, the total pending storage number count value is other than “0” May be executed before determining (predetermined) the special figure display result in step S240.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the pre-opening process for the big prize opening executed in step S114 of FIG. 32, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the round game start waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the process of step S321, after the round game start waiting time is set by the process of step S292 shown in FIG. 31, etc., it is updated by subtracting 1 from the game control process timer value. Whether or not the round game start waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). If the round game start waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is ended as it is.

  When the round game start waiting time elapses in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the winning number counter provided in the gaming control counter setting unit 154 is cleared, and the winning number count value which is the stored value is set to “0”. To "" (step S322). And, for example, corresponding to the big hit type indicated by the big hit type buffer value, etc., the big winning opening maximum opening that becomes the upper limit period when the big winning opening is opened in each round game executed in the big hit gaming state Time is set (step S323). At this time, if the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “0” or “1” and the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the round game in the 15 round jackpot state A timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the upper limit period (for example, 29 seconds) may be set in the game control process timer. On the other hand, if the big hit type buffer value is “2” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the upper limit period (for example, 2 seconds) of the round game in the two round big hit state is The game control process timer may be set.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S323, for example, by starting output of a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door via the solenoid circuit 111, a setting for opening the big prize opening is performed (step S324). ). At this time, the winning prize opening opening count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S325). In addition, a setting is made to transmit a large winning opening open notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S326). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “5” which is a value corresponding to when the special winning opening is opened (step S327), the pre-opening process for the special winning opening is ended.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the special prize opening opening process executed in step S115 of FIG. In the process for opening the special winning opening shown in FIG. 33, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the maximum opening for the special winning opening has elapsed (step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, after the big winning opening maximum opening time is set by the process of step S323 shown in FIG. 32, the game control process timer value is updated by 1 or the like, and the updated game control is performed. Whether or not the maximum winning opening maximum opening time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the process timer value matches a predetermined opening time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). If it is determined in step S341 that the maximum winning opening maximum opening time has not elapsed, it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined determination value (for example, “9”) as a maximum winning determination value (for example, “9”). Step S342).

  When the winning number count value does not reach the maximum winning determination value in step S342 (step S342; No), for example, a game that has passed (entered) the big winning opening by checking a detection signal from the count switch 23, for example. It is determined whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on based on the detection of the sphere (step S343). At this time, if the count switch 23 is turned on (step S343; Yes), the winning number count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S344), and then the large winning opening opening process is terminated. On the other hand, when the count switch 23 is OFF in step S343 (step S343; No), the process in step S344 is not executed, and the process for opening the big prize opening is ended. When the process of step S344 is executed, in order to pay out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls as prize balls, the game balls that become prize balls are paid out to the payout control board (not shown). Settings for transmitting the instructed control command may be performed.

  When it is determined in step S341 that the maximum winning opening maximum opening time has elapsed (step S341; Yes), or when it is determined in step 342 that the winning number count value has reached the maximum winning determination value (step S342). Yes), for example, by stopping the output of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door, the setting for returning the special prize opening from the open state to the closed state is performed (step S345). At this time, a setting is made to transmit a notification command after opening the big prize opening from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S346). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “6”, which is a value corresponding to the post-opening process for the special winning opening (step S347), the process for opening the special winning opening is ended.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the post-winner opening post-processing executed in step S116 of FIG. 34, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big prize opening count value has reached the maximum number of big prize openings (step S361). At this time, if the maximum number of winning a prize opening has not been reached (step S361; No), a round game start waiting time is set (step S362). Subsequent to the processing in step S362, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S363), and then the post-winner opening post-processing is terminated. When the maximum number of winning a prize opening is reached in step S361 (step S361; Yes), the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit is set (step S364). For example, in the process of step S364, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time may be set in the game control process timer. Subsequent to the processing in step S364, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the big hit end processing (step S365), and then the processing after opening the big winning opening is ended.

  FIG. 35A is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 35 (A), the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S371). As an example, in the process of step S371, after the big hit end stage waiting time is set by the process of step S364 shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to determine whether the big hit end production waiting time has passed or not, depending on whether or not the process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S371, the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  When the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S371 (step S371; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S372). Then, a setting for starting control of the gaming state according to the read value in step S372 is performed (step S373). FIG. 35B shows a setting example in step S373. As shown in FIG. 35 (B), when the big hit type buffer read value is “0”, the setting for starting the control for changing the gaming state to the time reduction state is performed. At this time, for example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the ON state, and sets a predetermined count initial value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state. Set to the counter. When the big hit type buffer read value is “1” or “2”, a setting for starting control for changing the gaming state to the probable change state is performed. At this time, for example, the CPU 103 sets both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag to the on state. For example, when the big hit type buffer read value is “2” corresponding to the big hit type being “surprise”, the probability changing flag is set to the on state and the probability changing control is started, while the time reduction flag is The time reduction control may not be started by maintaining the off state. Alternatively, if the big hit type is “probable”, it is determined in step S295 shown in FIG. 31 whether or not the time reduction flag is on, and if it is off, the time reduction control is not started. On the other hand, if it is on, the setting may be made so as to maintain the short time state. In this case, when the process of step S295 shown in FIG. 31 is executed corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, data indicating the state of the time reduction flag (ON or OFF) and the time reduction count value are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Remember. Then, in the process of step S373, the hour / hour flag and the hour / times counter may be set according to the stored contents. In this way, when the big hit type is “surprise”, it can be changed by setting so as not to start the time reduction control, or maintaining the short time state before the big hit gaming state. It becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether the display result is “small hit” or whether the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Therefore, even when the variable display result is “small hit”, the player can have an expectation that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

  After the setting in step S373, the setting for transmitting a hit end designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S374). Then, after clearing the special figure process flag and initializing its value to “0” (step S375), the jackpot end processing is ended.

  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. 36 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, the effect random number update process is executed (step S402), and among the effect random numbers used for effect control, numerical data indicating a random number value counted by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is displayed as software. Update with 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.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S405, the effect control process process is executed (step S406), and the process returns to step S402. In the effect control process in step S406, for example, an effect image display operation on the display screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation on the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the effect With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation of the movable member included in the service item, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process executed in step S405 of FIG. When starting the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 may confirm whether or not the reception command is stored in the effect control command reception buffer. If the received command is stored, the received command is read from the effect control command receiving buffer, and execution of the process shown in FIG. 37 may be started. On the other hand, if the received command is not stored, the command analysis process may be terminated without executing the process shown in FIG. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a first start opening winning designation command has been received (step S501).

  If it is determined in step S501 that the first start opening winning designation command has been received (step S501; Yes), display update setting corresponding to the first starting opening winning is set (step S502). For example, in the process of step S502, the first by detecting a game ball that has entered one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H into the first start winning opening (start winning prize). Display setting for changing to blue display is performed according to the establishment of the start condition.

  When it is determined in step S501 that the first start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S501; No), it is determined whether or not the second starting opening winning designation command has been received (step S503). At this time, if the second start opening winning designation command is received (step S503; Yes), the display update corresponding to the second starting opening winning is set (step S504). For example, in the process of step S504, the second by detecting a game ball that has entered one of the display parts not displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H into the second start winning opening (start winning prize). Display setting for changing to red display is performed according to the establishment of the start condition.

  After performing either of the processing of steps S502 and S504, it is determined whether or not the continuous production in-progress flag provided in the production control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S505). Here, the continuous effect flag is set to the on state when the process of step S717 shown in FIG. 40 is executed, for example, in response to the start of the effect operation that becomes the continuous effect. Further, in response to the end of the execution of the effect operation that becomes the continuous effect, for example, when the process of step S555 shown in FIG. 43 or the process of step S559 is executed, the continuous effect flag is cleared. It only has to be in the off state.

  When the flag during continuous performance is on in step S505 (step S505; Yes), the command analysis process is terminated. On the other hand, when the continuous effect flag is off (step S505; No), for example, by reading the EXT data in the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command, the special figure display result It is determined whether or not a jackpot determination result is obtained based on the random number value MR1 for determination (step S506). When the big hit determination result is obtained (step S506; Yes), the winning big hit determination flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state (step S507).

  When the big hit determination result is not obtained in step S506 (step S506; No), for example, for determining the variation pattern type by reading the EXT data in the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command. It is determined whether or not the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range (step S508). At this time, if it is out of the specific pattern common range (step S508; No), the command analysis processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is within the specific pattern common range in step S508 (step S508; Yes), the winning specific pattern flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state (step S509). ).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S507 and S509, the total number of reserved memories after the start winning is set as the variation count value which is the stored value of the variation counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. (Step S510), the command analysis process is terminated. By setting the variation count value in the process of step S510, the special figure game holding position (holding number) and random number value MR3 from which the big hit determination result is obtained are within the specific pattern common range. The holding position (holding number) of the figure game can be specified from the variation count value.

  If it is determined in step S503 that the second start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S503; No), it is determined whether or not a large winning opening notification command has been received (step S511). At this time, if the special winning opening open notification command is received (step S511; Yes), the special winning opening open notification flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state (step S512). . Then, after updating the large winning opening opening number buffer value, which is a stored value of the large winning opening opening number buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example to add 1 (step S513), command analysis processing Exit. Here, the big winning opening opening number buffer is cleared when, for example, a hit designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received in response to the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, It is only necessary that the value of the winning prize opening number buffer is initialized to “0”.

  When it is determined in step S511 that the winning prize opening notification command has not been received (step S511; No), for example, a predetermined flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 according to another received command After performing a predetermined setting such as setting to ON state (step S514), the command analysis process is terminated.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the following processes of steps S160 to S166, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Select and execute.

  The decorative symbol variation start waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In the decorative symbol variation start waiting process, the image display device 5 depends 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. Includes a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. . 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 production operations including variable display of decorative symbols, the final decorative symbol, temporary stop symbol, warning pattern, etc., depending on the variation pattern and variable display result, etc. The process to determine is included. Further, the decorative symbol variation setting process includes a process for determining whether or not to start execution of a continuous effect, a process for setting an effect operation during the execution of a continuous effect, and the like. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, various effect control patterns such as a symbol variation control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and a continuous effect control pattern are 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, warning effect control patterns, and the like corresponding to the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 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, when the special figure display result specified from the hit start designation command is “big hit”, the value of the effect process flag is set to “4”. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “small hit”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the hit start designation command, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the variable display result being “lost”.

  The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the big hit control effect processing, for example, a hit effect control pattern corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set contents is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Display the sound, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect is output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Processing for controlling various performance operations in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the lamp 9 and the decoration LED is included. 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 effect process during small hit control in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hitting control effect process, for example, a hit effect control pattern corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the image display device 5. By displaying on the display screen, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound output board 13, and outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Processing for controlling various effect operations in the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, is included. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S166 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, a hit effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And a process for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the end of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decoration LED. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the end of the effect operation.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation setting process shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a continuous effect start setting process (step S511). FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the continuous effect setting process executed in step S511. In the continuous effect setting process shown in FIG. 40, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the continuous effect flag is on (step S701). At this time, if the continuous effect flag is off (step S701; No), for example, by reading the EXT data in the game state designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the probability change that the game state is in the probability change state. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step S702).

  If it is determined in step S702 that the probability change is not in progress (step S702; No), it is determined whether or not the winning big hit determination flag is on (step S703). If the winning big hit determination flag is off (step S703; No), it is determined whether or not the winning specific pattern flag is on (step S704). At this time, if the winning specific pattern flag is off (step S704; No), for example, the current total reserved memory number specified by reading the EXT data in the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. Is set to the variation count value (step S705). Thereby, when there is no hold memory of the special figure game in which the big hit determination result is obtained at the start winning prize, or when there is no hold memory of the special figure game whose random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range, It becomes possible to specify the total number of reserved memories at the time when variable display of the decorative symbols is started from the variation count value. When the winning big hit determination flag is turned on in step S703 (step S703; Yes) or when the winning specific pattern flag is turned on in step S704 (step S704; Yes), the process proceeds to step S509 shown in FIG. The variation count value set by the process is updated so that 1 is subtracted in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols (step S706).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S705 and S706, it is determined whether or not the variation count value is “1” or more (step S707). At this time, if the variation count value is less than “1” (step S707; No), the variation counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S708). When the variation count value is “1” or more in step S707 (step S707; Yes), continuous effect start determination tables 160A to 160D, 161A are used as tables for determining whether or not to start the continuous effect. -161D and 162A-162D are selected and set (step S709). At this time, whether or not the winning big hit determination flag is on, whether or not the special pattern flag at winning is turned on, and “start count” which is the variable display count of special symbols and decorative symbols, etc. Based on the table selection setting shown in FIG. 17, any one of the continuous effect start determination tables 160A to 160D, 161A to 161D, and 162A to 162D may be selected as the use table.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S709, numerical data indicating the random number SR1 for determining the continuous effect start is extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S710). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR1 extracted in step S710, by referring to the continuous effect start determination table set in step S709, the presence / absence of the effect start corresponding to whether or not to start the continuous effect is determined. Determine (step S711). At this time, it is determined whether or not the result of determination in step S711 is that there is a continuous production start to start the continuous production (step S712). In the process of step S711, whether or not the winning big hit determination flag is ON by the setting in the continuous effect start determination tables 160A to 160D, 161A to 161D, 162A to 162D as shown in FIGS. Whether or not the special pattern flag at the time of winning is turned on, “start count” which is the variable display count of special symbols and decorative symbols, the number of reserved memory (or hold number) of special figure games corresponding to the variable count count value, etc. Accordingly, it can be determined whether or not to start the continuous production at a different rate.

  When it is determined in step S712 that there is a continuous production start (step S712; Yes), the continuous production pattern determination table 163 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of continuous production patterns. (Step S713). Subsequently, by referring to the continuous effect pattern determination table 163 set in step S713 based on the variation count value, the current continuous effect is started from among a plurality of types of continuous effect patterns RP1 to RP8. In step S714, a usage pattern is determined. Thus, by determining one of a plurality of types of continuous effect patterns RP1 to continuous effect pattern RP8 corresponding to the variation count value, the holding position (holding number) of the special figure game from which the jackpot determination result is obtained, The reserved position (holding number) of the special figure game in which the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range, or the reserved memory number (total reserved memory number) of the special figure game at the time when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started ) Can be determined in accordance with the continuous production pattern, and the continuous production with different production modes can be executed in accordance with the reserved number and the number of stored memories.

  When the process of step S714 is executed, for example, data indicating an identification number or the like that can identify any of the continuous effect pattern RP1 to the continuous effect pattern RP8 is stored in the effect pattern buffer included in the effect control buffer 194. The determination result of the continuous effect pattern in step S714 is stored (step S715). Subsequently, by clearing the continuous effect counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, the continuous effect count value that is the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S716). Further, the continuous production in-progress flag provided in the production control flag setting unit 191 is set to the on state (step S717).

  When the flag during continuous production is on in step S701 (step S701; Yes), when it is determined that the change is in progress in step S702 (step S702; Yes), or when the process of step S708 is executed, When it is determined in step S712 that there is no continuous production start (step S712; No), or when the process of step S717 is executed, the winning big hit determination flag is cleared and turned off (step S718). Further, after clearing the winning specific pattern flag to turn it off (step S719), the continuous effect start setting process is terminated.

  After executing the continuous production start setting process as described above in step S511 of FIG. 39, the continuous production setting process is executed (step S512). FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the continuous effect setting process executed in step S512. In the setting process during continuous effect shown in FIG. 41, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the continuous effect flag is on (step S731). At this time, if the continuous production in-progress flag is off (step S731; No), the continuous production in-progress setting processing is ended as it is.

  When the continuous effect flag is ON in step S731 (step S731; Yes), the storage of the continuous effect pattern is read by reading the stored value of the effect pattern buffer, for example (step S732). In addition, the continuous effect count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S733). Subsequently, the individual effect pattern determination table 164 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of individual effect patterns used in the current variable display (step S734). And this time by referring to the individual effect pattern determination table 164 set in step S734 based on the stored contents of the continuous effect pattern read in step S732 and the updated continuous effect count value in step S733. The individual effect pattern to be used in the variable display is determined (step S735).

  After the individual effect pattern is determined in step S735, it is determined whether or not the variation count value is “0” (step S736). At this time, if the variation count value is other than “0” (step S736; No), the variation count value is updated so as to be decremented by 1 (step S737), and then the continuous effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the variation count value is “0” in step S736 (step S736; Yes), for example, a continuous effect end flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is set to an on state. From (step S738), the setting process during continuous production is terminated.

  After executing the continuous effect setting process as described above in step S512 of FIG. 39, a final stop symbol determination process is executed (step S513). As an example, in the final stop symbol determination process, first, for example, by reading the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “lost”. . At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing”, for example, the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is read, so that the designated fluctuation pattern becomes the decorative pattern. It is determined whether or not the variable display mode is a non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “non-reach”.

  When it is determined that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern, a combination of a definite decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a non-reach combination is determined. At this time, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined left determined symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right confirmed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the confirmed decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols.

  When it is determined that it is not a non-reach variation pattern but a reach variation pattern, a combination of determined decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting a reach combination is determined. At this time, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and predetermined left and right determined symbols stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table, among the confirmed decorative symbols, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in the final stop symbol determination process that the special figure display result is not “losing”, the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display result is “ It is determined whether it is a “small hit” or other case. If it is determined that the big hit type is “surprise” or the special figure display result is “small hit”, the case where the big hit type is “surprise”, such as one of the second opening chances TC1 to TC4, or a special figure. A combination of a confirmed decorative pattern that is a variable display result of a decorative pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “small hit” is determined. At this time, corresponding to the case where any one of the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the final stop symbols constituting any of the second release chances TC1 to TC4 and The combination of the determined decorative design is determined. For example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the chance index updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined chance index determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. For example, the combination of the determined decorative symbols constituting any of the second chances of opening TC1 to TC4 may be determined. Further, when any one of the variation pattern PC1-4 and the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop constituting the reach combination is performed in the same manner as when the reach variation pattern is determined. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the fixed ornament symbol used as a symbol.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” other than “probability”, determine the combination of the final decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols that make up the big hit combination To do. At this time, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and then a predetermined big hit stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. Determine the same decorative design.

  Subsequent to the final stop symbol determination process in step S513, a variable display effect setting process is executed (step S514). As an example, in the variable display effect setting process, first, for example, the “slip” variable display effect is executed according to the specified variation pattern by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not to do. Then, when it is determined that the “slip” variable display effect is to be executed, a decorative symbol to be a pre-slip temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped in the “slip” variable display effect is determined. At this time, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a pre-slip temporary stop symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined pre-slip temporary table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the stop symbol determination table, a decorative symbol that becomes a temporary stop symbol before slipping may be determined.

  When it is determined not to execute the “sliding” variable display effect, for example, according to the variation pattern specified by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, It is determined whether or not to execute the variable display effect of “”. Then, when it is determined that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is to be executed, the decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect and constitutes one of the pseudo-continuous chance items GC1 to GC8 is determined. . At this time, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a pseudo-continuous chance updated by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined pseudo-continuous chance stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the determination table or the like, it is only necessary to determine a decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed and constitutes one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 every time the pseudo continuous variation (revariation) is executed.

  Following the variable display effect setting process in step S514, a notice effect setting process is executed (step S515). For example, in the notice effect setting process, it is determined whether or not a notice effect is to be executed, and when it is executed, which one of a plurality of kinds of notice effects is to be executed, such as “character notice” or “operation notice”. Is done. In addition, processing for determining a notice pattern as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance is performed in accordance with the kind of notice effect (notice effect type).

  Following the notice effect setting process in step S515, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S516). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared symbol variation control patterns corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, and sets it as a usage pattern. Further, in response to the continuous effect pattern determined in step S714 of FIG. 40 or the individual effect pattern determined in step S735 of FIG. 41, one of a plurality of continuous effect control patterns prepared is selected, Set as usage pattern. Further, in response to the notice pattern determined in the notice effect setting process in step S515, one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns is selected and set as a use pattern.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S516, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command (step S517). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S518). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the symbol variation control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S516 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the display screen 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation processing (step S519), and then the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 42 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. 42, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the effect control process timer value (for example, 1) (step S531), and then effects the effect control process timer value after the update effect control. Compared with the effect control process timer determination value indicated by the pattern, it is determined whether or not any of the timer determination values is matched (step S532). And if it does not correspond to any timer judgment value (step S532; No), the decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  If the timer determination value matches with the timer determination value in step S532 (step S532; Yes), the effect control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, and the like) stored in the effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value. The lamp control data, a part or all of the operation detection control data) or the end code 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. The effect control execution data may be read out in the process of step S533. Then, in step S533, it is determined whether or not the end code has been read (step S534). At this time, if it is determined that it is not an end code (step S534; No), after performing the effect operation control according to the effect control execution data read in step S533 (step S535), the decorative symbol variation End the middle process.

  For example, in the production operation control by the process of step S535, a display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone). Further, in the effect operation control by the process of step S535, whether or not it is an operation effective period in which an operation action of the player or the like with respect to the operation button 30 is effectively detected based on the operation detection control data read out in step S533. Determine. At this time, if it is the operation valid period, it is determined based on the detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31 whether or not the player's operation on the operation button 30 has been detected. And when operation with respect to the operation button 30 is not detected but an operation valid period is complete | finished, presentation operation control according to operation detection control data is complete | finished. On the other hand, when an operation on the operation button 30 is detected within the operation effective period, the operation on the operation button 30 is performed by changing to the effect control pattern specified by the operation detection control data, for example. It is only necessary to perform control or setting for changing the rendering operation in response to the above.

  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 hit start designation command reception waiting time is set. This is performed (step S536). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” that is a value corresponding to the process at the end of the decorative symbol variation (step S537), and then the process during the decorative symbol variation is terminated.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation end process executed in step S163 of FIG. In the process at the end of the decorative symbol variation shown in FIG. 43, the effect control CPU 120 first causes the final decorative symbol, which is the final stop symbol, to be completely stopped and displayed for display (step S551). If a decorative symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the decorative symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed until the decorative symbol stop command is received. The temporary stop display may be performed so that, for example, the decorative pattern fluctuation display is performed at 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  Following the processing in step S551, it is determined whether a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S552). At this time, if the hit start designation command has not been received (step S552; No), it is determined whether or not the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed (step S553). As an example, in the process of step S553, after the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set by the process of step S536 shown in FIG. It may be determined whether or not the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed according to whether or not the control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed in step S553 (step S553; No), the decorative symbol variation end processing is terminated as it is.

  When the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed in step S553 (step S553; Yes), it is determined whether or not the continuous effect end flag is on (step S554). At this time, if the continuous effect end flag is on (step S554; Yes), a setting for ending the continuous effect is performed (step S555). For example, in the process of step S555, the production pattern buffer is cleared to delete the storage of the continuous production pattern, and the continuous production counter and the variation counter are cleared to set the continuous production count value and the variation count value to “0”. initialize. In response to the end of the continuous effect, the continuous effect flag may be cleared and turned off. The continuous effect flag may be cleared and turned off when the continuous effect end flag is set to the on state in step S738 shown in FIG. In this way, when the continuous effect ends in response to the variable display result “losing”, the continuous effect end flag is also cleared and turned off (step S556).

  When the continuous effect end flag is OFF in Step 554 (Step S554; No), after executing the process of Step S556, the value of the effect process flag is initialized to “0” and then the decorative symbol variation ends. End time processing.

  When a hit start designation command is received in step S552 (step S552; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data of the hit start designation command, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit”. (Step S558). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S558; Yes), for example, a big hit effect start flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set to an on state ( In step S559), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect process during jackpot control (step S560), and then the decorative symbol variation end process is ended.

  When it is determined in step S558 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” but “small hit” (step S558; No), the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit control. After updating to “5” (step S561), the decorative symbol variation end process is terminated. If the variable display result is “big hit”, the continuous effect is executed in the big hit game state, and if the variable display result is “small hit”, the continuous effect is not executed in the small hit game state. In response to the determination that the special figure display result is not “big hit” in S558, the same processing as steps S554 to S556 is executed, and if the continuous effect is executed, the continuous effect is ended. You may be able to. Alternatively, when it is determined in step S558 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the process of step S555 or the like is executed regardless of whether or not the continuous effect end flag is turned on. You may make it complete | finish.

  When a hit start designation command is received in step S552, for example, in the process of step S559, the setting for ending execution of the continuous effect such as clearing the continuous effect flag and turning it off. Part of the above may be performed. At this time, for example, the setting of the continuous effect used in the effect process during the big hit control described later (see FIG. 44) such as the stored value of the effect pattern buffer or the continuous effect end flag is maintained without being initialized. You may do it. Alternatively, the setting for ending the execution of the continuous effect may not be performed in response to the continuous effect being executed during the control of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit control effect processing executed in step S164 of FIG. In the effect processing during big hit control shown in FIG. 44, the production control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the big hit effect start flag is on (step S571). At this time, if the big hit effect start flag is on (step S571; Yes), the big hit effect start flag is cleared and turned off (step S572).

  Following the process of step S572, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect end flag is on (step S573). When the continuous effect end flag is on (step S573; Yes), the continuous effect end flag is cleared and turned off (step S574). For example, the stored value of the effect pattern buffer is read, for example. The storage of the effect pattern is read (step S575). Further, for example, by reading the EXT data in the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11, it is specified whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S576). .

  After the process of step S576 is executed, the continuous effect pattern determination table 165 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of continuous effect patterns (step S577). Then, the continuous effect is executed by referring to the continuous effect pattern determination table 165 set in step S577 based on the storage of the continuous effect pattern read in step S575 and the jackpot type specified in step S576. Therefore, the continuation effect pattern to be used is determined (step S578). At this time, the continuation effect control pattern that defines the effect content in the continuation effect corresponding to the determined continuation effect pattern may be determined.

  When the continuous effect end flag is off in step S573 (step S573; No), a normal big hit effect pattern is set in correspondence with the fact that the continuous effect is not executed (step S579). As an example, in the process of step S579, a process for determining a big-hit effect pattern according to the overall contents of the production during the control to the big-hit gaming state different from the continuous production pattern may be executed. At this time, when a plurality of big hit effect patterns are prepared in advance, different big hit effect patterns may be determined as usage patterns depending on, for example, the presence or absence of a jackpot promotion effect. Alternatively, for example, a jackpot effect pattern determination table prepared in advance based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot effect pattern extracted from a random counter provided in the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. By referring to, the process of determining the big hit effect pattern as one of a plurality of types may be executed. Further, in the process of step S579, determination of the hit effect control pattern that defines the effect content corresponding to the determined big hit effect pattern may be performed.

  When the big hit effect start flag is off in step S571 (step S571; No), or after performing any of the processing of steps S578 and S579, whether or not the big prize opening notification flag is on. Is determined (step S580). At this time, if the special winning opening open notification flag is on (step S580; Yes), the special winning opening open notification flag is cleared and turned off (step S581), and the special winning opening release count buffer value is set. The effect operation is updated according to (step S582). For example, in the process of step S582, every execution of a round game in which the big prize opening changes from the closed state to the open state in the big hit gaming state, such as displaying “number of rounds” indicating the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. It is only necessary to set the production operation to be updated.

  In step S580, when the special winning opening open notification flag is off (step S580; No), after executing the processing of step S582, it is determined whether or not a winning end designation command has been received (step S583). ). When a winning end designation command is received (step S583; Yes), a setting is made to end the effect operation during the control to the big hit gaming state (step S584). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process (step S585), and then the effect process during the big hit control is ended.

  If the winning end opening command is not received in step S583 (step S583; No), for example, the continuous effect pattern determined in step S578, the big hit effect pattern determined in step S579, or the like. Based on the setting for controlling the effect operation during the control to the big hit gaming state (step S586), the big hit control effect processing is ended.

  Next, specific examples of various effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball that has entered (started winning) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, or the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is formed. When a game ball that has entered (start winning prize) is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S219 of FIG. Based on this, a winning hold determination process is executed in step S221. Then, when it is determined in step S352 of FIG. 27 that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S352; Yes), the second start is performed based on the transmission setting in step S354 at the first start winning. At the time of winning, based on the transmission setting in step S355, the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command for notifying that the jackpot determination result has been obtained are sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Is transmitted.

  In the production control board 12, after it is determined in step S501 in FIG. 37 that the first start opening prize designation command has been received, or in step S503, it is determined that the second start opening prize designation command has been received, When the flag during continuous performance is OFF in step S505 (step S505; No), based on the determination that the result is a big hit determination result in step S506 (step S506; Yes), the winning big hit determination flag is set. In addition to being set to the on state (step S507), the variation count value is set (step S510). By setting the variation count value in step S510, the holding position (holding number) of the special figure game whose special figure display result is “big hit” can be specified.

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 45A, decorative symbols are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the display screen of the image display device 5. The first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command for notifying that the game ball that has won the start winning is detected and the jackpot determination result is obtained is displayed from the main board 11 for effect control. It is assumed that the signal is transmitted to the substrate 12. Here, it is assumed that the variation count value is also set to “3” in response to the total number of reserved memories being “3”. Since the total number of reserved memories is “3”, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in response to the start of the variation of the special symbols in the special symbol game. 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, and based on the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command, etc. The setting for starting the variable display is performed.

  At this time, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S701 in FIG. 40 that the continuous effect flag is off (step S701; Yes), and in step S702 it is determined that there is no probability change (step S702). S702; No), based on the fact that the winning big hit determination flag is determined to be on in step S703 (step S703; Yes), it is updated so that the variation count value is decremented by 1 (step S706). As a result, the variation count value becomes “2”, which is a value equal to or greater than “1” (step S707; Yes), and the continuous effect start determination table is selected (step S709). In this example, since the winning jackpot determination flag is on, according to the table selection setting shown in FIG. 17, according to the “start count” that is the number of executions of variable display, in FIGS. Any of the continuous production start determination tables 162A to 162D shown is selected as the use table. Then, with reference to the selected continuous production start determination table, it is determined whether or not to start the continuous production (steps S710 to S712). Here, different ratios depending on the “start count”, the variation count value, etc., depending on the setting of the continuous performance start determination tables 162A to 162D shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D and the table selection setting shown in FIG. Thus, it is possible to make a decision to start a continuous production.

  When it is determined to execute the continuous effect (step S712; Yes), by referring to the continuous effect pattern determination table 163, any one of the continuous effect pattern RP1 to the continuous effect pattern RP8 is used according to the variation count value. (Step S714). Thus, according to the total number of reserved memories corresponding to the holding position (holding number) of the special figure game in which the big hit determination result is obtained by determining the use pattern as a different continuous performance pattern according to the variation count value, The production mode in the continuous production can be made different. In this example, the continuous performance pattern RP2 is determined as the usage pattern in response to the variation count value being “2”. In step S716, the continuous effect counter is cleared and updated to the initial value “0”, and in step S717, the continuous effect flag is set to an on state.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S731 in FIG. 41 that the continuous effect flag is on (step S731; Yes), and the storage of the continuous effect pattern RP2 is read in step S732. By referring to the individual effect pattern determination table 164 set in step S734 based on the fact that the continuous effect count value is incremented by 1 in step S733 and becomes “1”, the individual effect is determined in step S735. The effect pattern IP2-1 is determined as the usage pattern in the current variable display. At this time, since the variation count value is “2” and other than “0” (step S736; No), the variation count value is decremented by 1 and updated to “1” in step S737.

  Thereafter, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern in step S516 shown in FIG. 39, for example, the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, or the individual effect pattern IP2 determined in step S735 of FIG. By selecting a symbol variation control pattern or a continuous effect control pattern corresponding to -1 or the like, the control content of the effect operation during variable display of the decorative symbol may be set. Further, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 in step S518, etc., in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. Start changing the decorative pattern. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 45B, the variable display of the decorative design is started, and the execution of the effect operation corresponding to the continuous effect pattern RP2 such as the display of the effect image in the continuous effect is started.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (C), when the effect operation corresponding to the individual effect pattern IP2-1 is executed until the variable display of the decorative symbols is completed, the total number of reserved memories subsequently becomes “2”. Therefore, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Here, it is determined in step S731 of FIG. 41 that the continuous effect flag is on (step S731; Yes), the storage of the continuous effect pattern RP2 is read in step S732, and the process returns to step S733. By referring to the individual effect pattern determination table 164 set in step S734 based on the fact that the continuous effect count value is incremented by 1 to “2”, the individual effect pattern IP2-2 is set in step S736. The usage pattern for this variable display will be decided. At this time, since the variation count value is “1” and other than “0” (step S736; No), the variation count value is decremented by 1 and updated to “0” in step S737.

  Based on the determination result of the individual effect pattern IP2-2, for example, as shown in FIG. 45 (D), the decorative symbol variable display is started and the effect operation corresponding to the continuous effect pattern RP2 is continuously executed. Is done. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 45 (E), when the rendering operation corresponding to the individual rendering pattern IP2-2 is executed until the variable display of the decorative symbols is completed, the total number of reserved memories is subsequently set to “1”. Therefore, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Here, it is determined in step S731 of FIG. 41 that the continuous effect flag is on (step S731; Yes), the storage of the continuous effect pattern RP2 is read in step S732, and the process returns to step S733. By referring to the individual effect pattern determination table 164 set in step S734 based on the fact that the continuous effect count value is incremented to “3” and the like, the individual effect pattern IP2-3 is determined in step S736. The usage pattern for this variable display will be decided. At this time, since the variation count value is “0” (step S736; Yes), the continuous effect end flag is set to the ON state in step S738.

  Based on the determination result of the individual effect pattern IP2-3, for example, as shown in FIG. 45 (F), the decorative symbol variable display is started and the effect operation corresponding to the continuous effect pattern RP2 is continuously executed. Is done. For example, as shown in FIGS. 45 (G) and 45 (H), when the effect operation corresponding to the individual effect pattern IP2-3 is executed until the variable display of the decorative symbols is finished, the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on this, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S552 of FIG. 43 that the hit start designation command has been received (step S552; Yes), and the special figure display result is “big hit” in step S558. Is determined (step S558; Yes), the big hit effect start flag is set to the on state in step S559. 44. In step S571 of FIG. 44, it is determined that the big hit time effect start flag is on (step S571; Yes), and in step S573, it is determined that the continuous effect end flag is on (step S573; Yes), by referring to the continuous effect pattern determination table 165 set in step S577 based on the fact that the storage of the continuous effect pattern RP2 has been read in step S575, the jackpot type specified in step S576, and the like. In step S578, the continuous effect pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types.

  For example, in the process of step S578, if the jackpot type is “non-probable change” according to the continuous effect pattern RP2, the continuous effect pattern CP2-1 is determined as the use pattern, while the jackpot type is “probable change”. For example, the continuation effect pattern CP2-2 is determined as the usage pattern. Based on the continuation effect pattern determined in this way, the effect operation control during the big hit control is performed in step S586 of FIG. 44, and as a continuous effect such as display of an effect image as shown in FIG. 45 (I), for example. An effect operation that is a continuation effect related to the series of effect operations that have been executed is executed. Then, when the big hit gaming state ends, for example, in the case of the continuation effect pattern CP2-1, the effect image as shown in FIG. 45 (J1) is displayed, while in the case of the continuation effect pattern CP2-2, FIG. By displaying the effect image as shown in J2), the player may be able to recognize whether or not the game is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, for example, in response to the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game based on the start winnings detected during the control of the big hit gaming state, the decorative symbol variable as shown in FIG. The display may be started.

  As described above, the individual effect pattern IP2-1 to the individual effect pattern IP2-3 selected corresponding to the continuous effect pattern RP2 and the continuous effect count value correspond to the variable display of the decorative symbols being executed three times. Thus, it is a series of effect data configured to continuously execute the effect operation that becomes the continuous effect in the continuous effect pattern RP2. An effect corresponding to a series of stories or the like can be presented as a continuous effect by performing an effect operation corresponding to the individual effect pattern over a plurality of variable displays.

  In addition, when the continuous production | presentation control pattern which prescribes | regulates the production | presentation content in the whole continuous production performed over the variable display of several times corresponding to each continuous production | generation pattern RP1-continuous production pattern RP8, for example, FIG. The process which determines an individual production pattern by steps S732-S735 shown in FIG. In this case, for example, a continuous effect timer that measures the elapsed time since the start of the continuous effect is provided separately from the timer that measures the variable display time of the decorative design, and the elapsed time measured by the continuous effect timer. Accordingly, in step S535 shown in FIG. 42, for example, by controlling the effect operation according to the effect control execution data included in the continuous effect control pattern, the effect operation that becomes the continuous effect is continued over a plurality of variable displays. To be executed.

  When it is determined in step S352 of FIG. 27 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S352; No), the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is in the specific pattern common range in step S357. It is determined whether or not it is within the range (step S357). When it is determined that the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range (step S357; Yes), the first start winning is based on the transmission setting in step S359, and the second starting winning is in step S3560. Based on the transmission setting, a first start opening prize specifying command or a second starting opening prize specifying command for notifying that the random number MR3 is within the specific pattern common range is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Is transmitted.

  In the effect control board 12, when it is determined in step S508 in FIG. 37 that it is within the specific pattern common range, the winning specific pattern flag is set to ON (step S509), and the variation count value is set. Is set (step S510). As a result, it is possible to specify the variable display hold position (hold number) in which the random value MR3 falls within the range of the specific pattern common range and at least becomes a specific variation pattern with superreach. After that, it is determined in step S701 in FIG. 40 that the flag during continuous production is OFF (step S701; Yes), it is determined in step S702 that it is not being changed (step S702; No), step S704. Based on the determination that the winning specific pattern flag is on (step S704; Yes), the variation count value is updated to be subtracted by 1 (step S705). If the variation count value after the update is “1” or more (step S707; Yes), it is determined whether or not to start the continuous production (steps S709 to S712).

  At this time, since the winning big hit determination flag is off and the specific pattern flag at winning is on, according to the table selection setting shown in FIG. Any of the continuous performance start determination tables 161A to 161D shown in 15 (A) to 15 (D) is selected as the use table. Due to the setting of the continuous production start determination tables 161A to 161D shown in FIGS. 15A to 15D and the table selection setting shown in FIG. 17, the special figure display result is other than “big hit” and the random value MR3 is common to the specific pattern. When it falls within the range, it is possible to make a decision to start the continuous performance at a different rate than when the big hit determination result is obtained. Then, when it is decided to start the continuous production, as with the case where the big hit determination result is obtained, the continuous production pattern and the individual production pattern are determined, for example, so that the variable by the specific variation pattern with super reach is performed. Until the display is executed, it is possible to continuously execute the rendering operation as a series of continuous effects over a plurality of variable displays.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, on the side of the main board 11, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S 352 shown in FIG. 27 in the winning hold determination process of step S 221 shown in FIG. Whether or not the special figure display result becomes “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the hold data of the special figure game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. The determination is made before the start of the special figure game based on the hold data. Then, on the side of the effect control board 12, depending on whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has set the winning big hit determination flag in the on state in step S507 in FIG. 37, the processing in steps S709 to S712 in FIG. Is executed, it is determined whether or not to start continuous production. Then, after the continuous production is started, for example, the continuous production control pattern that defines the content of individual production in the continuous production executed for each variable display such as a decorative pattern corresponding to the individual production pattern, or the continuous production pattern. Depending on the continuous production control pattern that regulates the content of the production of the continuous production performed over a plurality of corresponding variable displays, the production based on a series of production data until the variable display result of “big hit” is derived and displayed Execute. After the “big hit” variable display result is derived and displayed, for example, depending on the continuous effect pattern associated with the continuous effect pattern, etc. The effect operation that is the continuous effect is continuously executed during the control of the big hit gaming state. Thereby, during the control of the big hit game state, the continuous effect related to the continuous effect is executed, and the effect of the effect during the control of the big hit game state can be enhanced to improve the interest of the game.

  When it is determined in step S352 shown in FIG. 27 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the process of step S357 and the like are executed, and the random value for determining the variation pattern type included in the hold data of the special figure game. Whether or not the numerical data indicating MR3 falls within the range of the specific pattern common range is determined before the start of the special figure game based on the hold data. Then, on the side of the effect control board 12, depending on whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has set the winning specific pattern flag to the on state in step S509 of FIG. 37, the processing of steps S709 to S712 of FIG. Is executed, it is determined whether or not to start continuous production. Then, after the continuous production is started, for example, the continuous production control pattern that defines the content of individual production in the continuous production executed for each variable display such as a decorative pattern corresponding to the individual production pattern, or the continuous production pattern. Runs a series of production data until a variable display with a specific variation pattern is executed according to a continuous production control pattern that defines the content of the production of the entire continuous production that is performed over a plurality of corresponding variable displays. Make it possible. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved by increasing the expectation for being controlled to the big hit gaming state over a long period of time.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, assignment of determination values to the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA2-1 is different. Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C, the determination value is not assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2 or the variation pattern type CA2-3, while the variation pattern type CA1-1 or the variation pattern is determined. A decision value is assigned to the type CA2-2. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2, while the variation pattern type CA1-2. Further, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-3. By setting the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, the variation pattern types CA1- other than the variation pattern types CA2-4 including the variation pattern with super reach are included. The allocation of determined values to 1 to variation pattern types CA1-3 and variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-3 differs depending on the gaming state and the total number of reserved memories. This makes it possible to adjust the variable display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols by varying the rate of determination of the variation pattern according to the total number of reserved memory that is the number of reserved memory of the special figure game. The situation where the operating rate is reduced can be prevented as much as possible.

  When the continuous effect pattern is determined in step S714 in FIG. 40, any one of continuous effect pattern RP1 to continuous effect pattern RP8 corresponding to the variation count value is referred to with reference to continuous effect pattern determination table 163 set in step S713. Determine the usage pattern. Therefore, the holding position (holding number) of the special figure game from which the jackpot determination result is obtained, the holding position (holding number) of the special figure game in which the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range, or the decorative symbol Different continuous production patterns are determined according to the total number of reserved memories when the variable display is started, and the production mode in the continuous production is made different. As a result, various performance operations can be performed as a continuous performance, and the effect of the performance can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When determining the presence / absence of the start of whether or not to start the continuous effect in step S711 of FIG. 40, one of the continuous effect start determination tables 160A to 160D, 161A to 161D, and 162A to 162D selected in step S709. By referring to, it is determined whether or not to start the continuous effect at a different rate according to the variation count value. Therefore, the holding position (holding number) of the special figure game from which the jackpot determination result is obtained, the holding position (holding number) of the special figure game in which the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range, or the decorative symbol Whether or not to execute the continuous effect at a different rate is determined according to the total number of reserved memories when the variable display is started. And, for example, by assigning a decision value so that the decision ratio for executing the continuous effect increases as the count value of the number of fluctuations increases, the continuous effect becomes easier to execute as the total number of reserved storage increases. The execution of the game by the player who expects the appearance of the performance can be promoted, and the situation where the operating rate of the gaming machine is reduced can be prevented as much as possible.

  When selecting any of the continuous production start determination tables 160A to 160D, 161A to 161D, and 162A to 162D in step S709 of FIG. 40, the special symbols and decorative symbols are variably displayed in accordance with the table selection setting shown in FIG. By selecting a different table according to the “start count” which is the number of times, it is determined whether or not to start the continuous production at a different ratio according to the “start count”. Then, for example, by assigning a determination value so that the determination ratio for executing the continuous effect is higher than when the number of variable display times is a specific number of variable display times, the appearance of the continuous effect is expected. The execution rate of the game by the player can be promoted, and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  The continuous production control pattern prepared for executing the continuous production may vary the execution time of the production operation, the production content, etc. according to the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern as well as the individual production pattern, for example. For example, the content of the effect in the entire continuous effect executed over a plurality of variable displays may be specified, such as moving image data that requires a predetermined reproduction time. By using a continuous production control pattern that indicates the content of the production of such continuous production, the production operation that is a continuous production using a series of production data can be executed without interruption regardless of the variable display time of special symbols and decorative designs. In addition, it is possible to present the contents of the production in the continuous production in an easy-to-understand manner, enhance the production effect, and improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, when it is determined in step S240 of FIG. 29 that the special figure display result is “lost”, the random pattern MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is determined in step S270 of FIG. Based on the above description, it is assumed that by determining the variation pattern type, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display state of the decorative design is set to the reach state by using a random number value different from the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. You may make it determine whether to do.

  For example, as one of the game random numbers counted on the main board 11 side, the random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 or the game control counter setting unit 154 displays numerical data indicating a reach determination random number value. Prepare to be updatable with the provided random counter. In order to enable the determination of whether or not the reach determination random number value becomes a specific variation pattern with super reach when the start winning is detected (at the time of the first start winning or the second start winning). In addition, it is extracted when a start winning is detected. Therefore, for example, in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 12, the numerical data indicating the random number values for reach determination together with the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3. Can be stored as. In addition, when detecting the start winning, the numerical data indicating the reach determination random number value is within the reach common range in which the variable display state of the decorative symbols is the reach state regardless of the number of the special figure games held. You may make it transmit the 1st start opening prize designation | designated command and 2nd start opening prize designation | designated command to notify. Further, a reach determination table is prepared for determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach state by using the random value for determining the reach.

  In the reach determination table, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value for reach determination is either a determination result indicating that the reach state is not set or a determination result indicating that the reach state is set, depending on the total reserved storage number. As long as it is assigned to It should be noted that a different decision table is prepared depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable change state, or a short-time state, and the determination ratio of whether to reach the reach state according to the gaming state You may make it differ. In this reach determination table, the determination result whether or not to reach the reach state is determined depending on whether or not the total number of reserved memories, which is the number of reserved memories of the special figure game, is a predetermined number (for example, “3” or the like). It suffices if the assignment of the decision values is different. In addition, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, more determination values are assigned to the determination result indicating that the reach state is not set than when the total number is less than the predetermined number. The rate at which the determination of the state is made may be made low. If the average special symbol variation time in the non-reach variation pattern is set to be shorter than the average special symbol variation time in the reach variation pattern, the special figure pending storage number is a predetermined number or more. When the number is less than the predetermined number, the average special symbol variation time can be shortened.

  Furthermore, a loss variation pattern type determination table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types may be prepared in accordance with the determination result of whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach state. In this loss variation pattern type determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result indicating the reach state or the determination result indicating that the reach state is not set. May be assigned to one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. It should be noted that different determination tables are prepared depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable variation state, or a short-time state, and the variation pattern type determination ratio varies depending on the gaming state. May be. In the loss variation pattern type determination table, the determination value is set to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type varies depending on the determination result of whether or not to reach the reach state, the total number of reserved memories, and the like. There may be a portion assigned to the type. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether or not the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened. Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table, there may be a portion in which a determination value is assigned to a different variation pattern type according to the determination result of whether or not to reach the reach state, the total number of stored storages, and the like. Thereby, depending on whether or not the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types.

  When determining whether or not to change the decorative symbol variable display state to the reach state using the reach determination random number value, when extracting the random number values MR1 to MR3 in step S219 of FIG. Numerical data indicating a reach determination random number value is also extracted and stored in the special figure storage unit in step S220. When it is determined in step S356 in FIG. 27 that the special figure display result is “losing”, the reach determination random number extracted in step S219 in FIG. 26 is within the reach common range. It is determined whether or not. For example, if the random number for reach determination is within a predetermined range regardless of the gaming state or the total number of reserved memories, due to the setting of the reach determination table, at least the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state. A decision will be made. Therefore, if the reach determination random number extracted in step S219 is within a predetermined range, it may be within the reach common range. When it is determined that it is within the reach common range, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted at step S219 in FIG. 26 is within the range of the specific pattern common range, as in step S357 in FIG. It is determined whether or not. At this time, if it is determined that it is within the specific pattern common range, similarly to steps S358 to S360 of FIG. 27, the first start port winning designation command or the second start port for notifying that it is within the specific pattern common range. Settings for sending a winning designation command may be made.

  Even when it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach state using the random number value for determining the reach, on the side of the effect control board 12, as in the above embodiment, FIG. It is possible to determine whether or not to start the execution of the continuous effect at a rate based on the determination based on the determination that it is within the specific pattern common range when the start winning is detected by executing each process shown in 44.

  In this way, when determining whether or not to reach the reach state separately from the variation pattern type, when changing the reach state occurrence rate, change only the setting of the determination value in the reach determination table. Therefore, the setting time can be shortened. In addition, if the setting of the decision value in the variation pattern type determination table is changed, the variation pattern type can be added or the occurrence rate can be changed without changing the reach state occurrence rate. Design changes related to distribution can be easily performed. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a margin for the determined value assigned to each variation pattern type, and reliably prevent a specific variation pattern type from appearing at an extremely biased rate unlike the design stage.

  In the embodiment described above, the variable display count of special symbols and decorative symbols is set by setting the continuous production start determination tables 160A to 160D, 161A to 161D, 162A to 162D shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 and the table selection setting shown in FIG. It has been described that it is determined whether or not to execute the continuous performance at a different rate depending on the “start count”. On the other hand, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is executed only when the variable display count of the special symbol or the decorative design reaches a predetermined count (for example, a multiple of “10”). When it is other than the number of times, it may not be determined whether or not to execute the continuous effect. In addition, after the continuous effect is ended, until the variable display number reaches a predetermined number (for example, “10” or the like), it may be limited not to determine whether or not to execute the continuous effect. Thereby, the fall of the production effect by frequent execution of a continuous production can be suppressed, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, even when the winning big hit determination flag is set to ON based on the determination that the special figure display result is “big hit” at the time of detecting the start winning prize, It has been described that it may be determined without starting a continuous production without executing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the start winning is detected, the variation count value is a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like). ) On the condition that it is above, it may be determined with the start of the continuous production that always performs the continuous production. Thereby, while increasing the chance that a continuous production | presentation is performed, possibility that a variable display result will be a "hit" when a continuous production | presentation is performed can be raised, and the ball | bowl type of a game can be improved. In addition, when it is determined that the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the specific pattern common range when the start winning is detected, the variation count value is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like). On the condition, it may be determined that there is a continuous production start that always performs a continuous production. Thereby, while increasing the chance that a continuous production | presentation is performed, possibility that the variable display by a specific variation pattern will be performed when a continuous production | presentation is performed can be raised, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, it is not determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the start winning is detected, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is out of the specific pattern common range. As a result of this determination, it is assumed that even when both the winning jackpot determination flag and the winning specific pattern flag are OFF, the continuous effect is executed at the predetermined rate and the continuous effect is started. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the winning jackpot determination flag and the winning specific pattern flag are both off, it is not determined whether or not to execute the continuous effect. May not be started. As a result, when the continuous effect is executed, it is determined that the variable display result is either “big hit” or the variable display with a specific variation pattern is executed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by enhancing the player's expectation of being executed.

  When it is determined that the winning prize is not within the range of the specific pattern common range when the start winning is detected, the continuous winning pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 It may be determined whether or not to execute the effect. In this case, a variation pattern (continuous effect start pattern) corresponding to the case where the continuous effect is started is prepared in advance. For example, when the continuous effect start pattern is determined in step S272 shown in FIG. The decision to start can be made.

  If it is determined that the continuous effect is to be executed when both the winning jackpot determination flag and the special pattern flag at winning are OFF, the same effect is produced by a certain continuous effect pattern regardless of the total number of reserved memories. An operation may be performed. When the winning big hit determination flag or the special pattern flag at winning is on, there may be an effect operation similar to when both are off, or an effect operation that is different from the effect mode is executed. It can be done in some cases.

  In the above embodiment, at step S357 in FIG. 27, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is specified with at least super reach regardless of the total reserved memory number that is the reserved memory number of the special figure game. It has been described that it is determined whether or not it is within the range of the specific pattern common range that becomes the variation pattern of the pattern, and whether or not the continuous effect is executed at a rate according to the determination result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, whether the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 is within a common range for executing a predetermined effect operation such as a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect regardless of the total number of reserved memories. It is possible to determine whether or not there is an effect operation, an effect mode, or the like at a different rate according to the determination result.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has been described. However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with one special symbol display device is also described. The invention can be applied.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 performs the continuous effect start setting process in step S511, the setting process during continuous effect in step S512, and the final stop symbol determination process in step S513 shown in FIG. In the above description, it is assumed that the contents of control of various effects are determined by executing the variable display effect setting process in step S514, the notice effect setting process in step S515, and the like. 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 performs steps S511 to S515 shown in FIG. 39 based on, for example, a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. Any of the processes may be executed. The display control CPU only needs to execute any part of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. Further, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a 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.

  Alternatively, 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, and independent control to become the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. 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 S516 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 small hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, and the game state is not changed after the small hit game state ends. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state based on the fact that the big hit type becomes “surprise”, and after the two round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the positive change state. Explained as being. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of or in addition to the case where the big hit type is “accurate” or the variable display result is “small hit”, A case of “suddenly normal” may be provided. As an example, “suddenly short time” and “suddenly normal” are included in the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. In this case, the jackpot type determination table 131 sets the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type in accordance with the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value, as a “suddenly short” or “sudden normal” jackpot. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that the table data allocated to a classification may be included. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short”, the two round big hit state is controlled in the same way as the big hit type is “surprise”, and the two round big hit state ends. After that, unlike the case where the big hit type is “accuracy”, it is controlled to the short time state. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “suddenly normal”, the two round big hit state is controlled in the same way as when the big hit type is “surprise”, and the two round big hit state ends. After that, unlike the case where the jackpot type is “surprise”, the normal state is controlled. Thereby, a player's expectation with respect to the gaming state controlled after the end of the two round big hit state can be enhanced, and the gaming interest can be improved.

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

  In 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 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Operation button 31 ... Operation detection switch 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

Variable display that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display after the game medium passes through a predetermined start area, and displays the display result. A gaming machine comprising a device, and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the gaming machine is shifted to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
When a game medium passes through the starting area, a random number for determining a specific gaming state for determining whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state, and for variable display determination for determining a variable display pattern of identification information Extraction means for extracting random numbers;
For the variable display in which the variable display start condition is not satisfied even though the game medium passes through the start area, the specific gaming state determination random number and the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction means Holding storage means for storing as a holding storage up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Based on the establishment of the variable display start condition, using the specific gaming state determination random number, prior determination means for determining whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state before derivation display of the display result,
A determination result of the pre-determining unit, a holding storage number stored in the holding storage unit when the variable display start condition is satisfied, a value of the random number for determining the variable display extracted by the extracting unit, Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of the identification information based on determination values corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display patterns;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of the identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means;
When the game medium passes through the starting area before the determination by the variable display pattern determination unit, the game state is shifted to the specific game state based on the value of the specific game state determination random number extracted by the extraction unit. And the variable display pattern of the identification information is based on the variable display determination random number value extracted by the extraction means and the determination value corresponding to the plurality of types of variable display patterns. Start determination means for determining whether or not a specific variable display pattern of a plurality of types of variable display patterns is obtained;
When it is determined by the start determination means to shift to the specific gaming state or when it is determined that the specific variable display pattern is to be established, before the variable information start display condition for the determination target is satisfied Specific production execution means capable of executing the specific production,
Specific effect determining means for determining a specific effect executed by the specific effect executing means;
A counting means for counting the number of variable display times of the identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
At least some of the determination values corresponding to the specific variable display pattern are set to the same determination value regardless of the number of reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied. ,
The determination value corresponding to the non-specific variable display pattern different from the specific variable display pattern is set to a different determination value according to the number of reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied. ,
The non-specific variable display pattern is a variable display pattern in which a reach state is not established, and variable display from the start of variable display of the identification information compared to the specific variable display pattern until the display result is derived and displayed. Includes a variable display pattern for shortening,
The variable display pattern determining means, when the reserved storage number stored in the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the reserved storage number is less than the predetermined number In comparison with, the variable display pattern is determined using a determination value in which a large number of determination values corresponding to the variable display pattern for shortening are set,
The start determination unit determines whether or not the specific variable display pattern is obtained by determining whether or not the variable display determination random number extracted by the extraction unit matches the same determination value. Judgment,
The specific effect determining means determines whether or not to execute the specific effect at a different rate depending on the number of variable display times of the identification information counted by the counting means.
A gaming machine characterized by that.