JP2012200578A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: When variable display one ahead of (immediately before) variable display to be announced is not a "probability variable big winning determination", a possibility that a variable display result may become a "jackpot" is identifiably notified by executing hold display announcement (special performance) for announcing a transition the next performance mode of the current performance mode. Contrarily, when the variable display one ahead of (immediately before) the variable display to be announced the "probability variable big winning determination", a possibility that a variable display result may become a "jackpot" twice continuously (may continue successively) is identifiably notified by executing the hold display announcement (special performance) for announcing a transition to the performance mode after the next performance mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, based on the fact that a game medium has passed through a starting area provided in the gaming area, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each is displayed. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes variable display means for deriving and displaying a display result and controlling a specific game state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of identification information.

  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. Furthermore, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start condition is established), and the variable display device variably displays identification information. When the display result is a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, there is known a game in which a hold notice is made by changing a display mode of a hold memory display based on a jackpot determination or the like before the symbol variation due to the start winning is started. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-187702 A

  However, the pending notice in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 intuitively gives the player that the change in the design subject to notice gives game value to the player, so the game becomes monotonous. There was a possibility that the entertainment interest would be reduced.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at providing the gaming machine which can improve a game entertainment interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application is:
A game medium (such as a game ball) serves as a start area provided in the game area (for example, a first start prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or a second start prize opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B). Variable display means (for example, first and second special symbol displays) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) that can be identified based on having passed, and for deriving and displaying the display results Devices 4A, 4B, image display device 5, etc.), and a specific display result predetermined as a display result of the identification information (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a definite decorative symbol of a big hit combination) is derived and displayed In addition, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
A numerical value indicating a specific gaming state used for determining whether or not to control to the specific gaming state when a gaming medium passes through the starting area (for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result) Extraction means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S218),
For the variable display of identification information that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the starting area, the specific gaming state determination numerical value extracted by the extracting means is set to a predetermined upper limit storage number (for example, “4” or the like). ) Storage storage means (for example, the first and second special figure storage unit 151A, 151B, etc.) that can be stored within the range of
Based on the value for determining the specific gaming state read from the holding storage means when starting the variable display of the identification information, whether or not to control the specific gaming state is derived and displayed. A pre-determining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S241) to be determined before;
Based on the determination result of the predetermining means, variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information (for example, the CPU 103 executing the processes of steps S112 and S113 after executing the process of step S273, and steps S431 to S431). After executing the process of S440, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S172 and S173),
Effect determination table storage means (for example, effect determination table storage means (for example, effect pattern determination tables A to D, etc.)) for storing an effect determination table (for example, effect pattern determination tables A to D) for determining an effect executed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information by the variable display execution means. ROM 121, etc.) and effect determination table setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of effect determination tables stored in the effect determination table storage means as a use table (for example, for effect control for executing the process of step S455) CPU 120, etc.)
Using the effect determination table set as a use table by the effect determination table setting means, an effect determining means for determining an effect to be executed (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S456);
Effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S457) that executes the effect determined by the effect determination means in accordance with the variable display of the identification information by the variable display execution means;
Whether or not to be controlled to the specific gaming state using the specific gaming state determination numerical value extracted by the extracting means when a game medium passes through the start area before the determination by the prior determination means A starting time determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S404 and S414);
Based on the determination result of the starting time determination means, special effect execution means for executing a predetermined special effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the processes of steps S437 and S463),
With
The effect determination table setting means changes the effect determination table set as a use table in accordance with a predetermined order based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed by the variable display execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 Execute the process of step S426),
The special effect execution means determines the specific game state determination that is determined to be controlled by the specific game state in addition to the specific game state determination value that causes the execution of the special effect in the holding storage means. When the numerical value is not stored, the special effect is executed corresponding to the effect determination table set by the effect determination table setting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S555). The process of step S463 is performed later),
In the holding storage means, the specific gaming state determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state by the starting time determination means before the specific gaming state determination numerical value causing the execution of the special effect. When the numerical value for determination is stored, a special effect is executed as the special effect corresponding to the effect determination table in the next order of the effect determination table set by the effect determination table setting means (for example, effect control) CPU 120 executes the process of step S463 after executing the process of step S556),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, in the hold storage means, in addition to the specific gaming state determination numerical value that caused the execution of the special effect, the specific gaming state determination numerical value determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state is stored. Depending on whether or not the special effect is executed as a special effect, the game is not monotonous and the game interest is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the special effect executing means may store the specific gaming state determination numerical value causing the execution of the special effect in the holding storage means before storing the numerical value for determining the specific gaming state. The special effect is executed only when the numerical value for determining the specific game state determined to be controlled to the specific game state by the start time determination means is stored (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on step S554). Only when the determination of Yes is made, the processing of steps S556 and S463 is executed).
The special effect execution means is controlled to the specific game state by the start time determination means immediately before the specific game state determination value causing the execution of the special effect in the holding storage means. The special effect may be executed only when the numerical value for determining the specific gaming state determined as is stored.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify that the special game state is continuously controlled by executing the special effect, so that it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the probability that the specific gaming state is set in comparison with the normal gaming state after the specific gaming state is ended based on a predetermined special condition being satisfied. High probability state control means for controlling to a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state) with an increased value (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 during the period from the execution of the process of step S325 to the execution of the processes of steps S302 and S305) CPU 103, etc.)
The pre-determining means includes normal determination data including a predetermined number of specific gaming state determination values when the gaming state when variable display of identification information is started is not the high probability state (for example, a special figure display result) The determination table 130 uses the table data corresponding to the game state “normal state or short-time state”), and the predetermined number when the game state when the variable display of the identification information is started is the high probability state. Using special determination data including a larger number of specific game state determination values (for example, table data corresponding to the game state “probability change state” in the special figure display result determination table 130), the specific game state is controlled. (For example, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S241 after executing the process of step S240),
The starting time determination means uses the normal determination data when the gaming state when the game medium passes through the starting area is not the high probability state, while the game when the gaming medium passes through the starting area. When the state is the high probability state, the special determination data is used to determine whether or not the state is controlled to the specific gaming state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps S401 and S402). Then, it is determined whether or not the special condition is satisfied (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of steps S410, S411, S420, and S421).
The special effect execution means is controlled to the specific game state by the start time determination means before the specific game state determination numerical value causing the execution of the special effect is stored in the holding storage means. However, when the value for determining the specific gaming state determined that the special condition is not satisfied is stored, the special effect is not executed (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control has been determined to be No in step S554). In this case, the process of step S556 is executed).

According to such a configuration, before the specific game state determination numerical value that caused the execution of the special effect is stored in the hold storage unit, the special determination state is controlled by the start time determination unit. When the numerical value for determining the specific gaming state determined that is not established is stored, the special effect is not executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the notification that the high probability state is not controlled after the specific gaming state is ended from being meaningless.
The special effect execution means is controlled to the specific game state by the start time determination means immediately before the specific game state determination value causing the execution of the special effect in the holding storage means. However, when the numerical value for determining the specific gaming state determined that the special condition is not satisfied is stored, the special effect may not be executed.

(4) In the gaming machine of the above (1), (2), or (3), the special effect is executed based on the fact that it is determined that the specific gaming state is controlled by the starting time determining means. Special effect determining means for determining whether or not (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S437 after executing the process of step S509),
The special effect execution means is determined to not execute the special effect by the special effect determination means, although it is determined that the special game state is controlled by the start time determination means. The special effect is executed on the condition that the determination numerical value is stored in the holding storage means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the process of step S556 on the condition that the determination in Step S554 is Yes). Execute).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment interest by giving the special performance an unexpectedness.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the specific gaming state is compared with the normal gaming state after the specific gaming state is ended based on a predetermined special condition being satisfied. High probability state control means for controlling to a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state) with a high probability of becoming (for example, for game control in a period from execution of the processing of step S325 to execution of the processing of steps S302 and S305) CPU 103 of microcomputer 100)
Variable display pattern determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S261 to S271) that determines any of a plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Further comprising
When the game medium passes through the starting area, the extraction means includes a numerical value for determining the specific gaming state (for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result) and a variable display pattern of identification information A variable display determination numerical value (for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type) for determining
The holding storage means, for the variable display of the identification information that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the start area, the specific gaming state determination numerical value extracted by the extraction means and the variable display determination Numerical values can be stored within the range of the predetermined upper limit storage number,
The pre-determining means includes normal determination data including a predetermined number of specific gaming state determination values when the gaming state when variable display of identification information is started is not the high probability state (for example, a special figure display result) The determination table 130 uses the table data corresponding to the game state “normal state or short-time state”), and the predetermined number when the game state when the variable display of the identification information is started is the high probability state. Using special determination data including a larger number of specific game state determination values (for example, table data corresponding to the game state “probability change state” in the special figure display result determination table 130), the specific game state is controlled. (For example, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S241 after executing the process of step S240),
The variable display pattern determination means includes a determination result of the prior determination means, the variable display determination numerical value read from the holding storage means, and a variable display pattern determination value that is different for each of the plurality of types of gaming states. Among various types of variable display pattern determination data, variable display pattern determination data corresponding to the gaming state when variable information display starts (for example, determination of loss variation pattern type corresponding to normal, probability change, and short time) The table 132B to 132D is determined to be one of a plurality of types of variable display patterns using, for example, data indicating a super reach determination value according to the setting of the determination value in the table data.
The variable display execution means executes variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determination means,
The starting time determination means includes
The normal determination data is used when the game state when the game medium passes through the start area is not the high probability state, while the game state when the game medium passes through the start area is the high probability state. At a certain time, the special decision data is used to determine whether or not the game state is controlled (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps S401 and S402 and then executes steps S404 and S414. Determine whether or not the special condition is satisfied (for example, the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S410, S411, S420, and S421), and
Prior to the determination by the variable display pattern determination means, the variable display determination value of the plurality of types of variable display pattern determination data is obtained by using the variable display determination numerical values extracted by the extraction means when the game medium passes through the starting area. Which of the plurality of types of variable display patterns is determined based on the variable display pattern determination value in the variable display pattern determination data corresponding to the gaming state when the game medium passes through the start area. (For example, the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S406, S407, S416, S417, etc.)
The special effect execution means is determined to be determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state by the start time determination means, or determined to be a specific variable display pattern among the plurality of types of variable display patterns. Sometimes, the special effect is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of steps S437 and S463 when it is determined Yes in either step S507 or S508)
When it is in the high probability state, when it is determined that the special game state is not satisfied and the special game state is controlled by the starting time determination means, based on the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the determination result Limiting the execution of the special effect by the effect execution means caused by the determination result of the start time determination means based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area within the period until the high probability state ends (for example, The effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S504 based on the determination of No in step S502 and the determination of Yes in step S503, and then determines Yes in step S507 or S508 until it is determined Yes in step S505. It may be determined that the determination in step S509 is not executed.

  In such a configuration, when it is determined that the special game state is controlled and the special condition is not satisfied in the high probability state, the high probability state is based on the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the determination result. Execution of the specific gaming state notification effect due to the determination result of the start time determination means based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area within the period until the end is limited. As a result, even though the high probability state ends, a special effect based on the result of determining whether or not the specific game state is controlled using the special determination data corresponding to the high probability state is executed. It is possible to prevent this and to maintain the consistency of the production contents.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), in the variable display, reach (for example, reach effect or the like) is executed based on a determination result of the prior determination unit regarding the variable display. It further includes execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S464),
The special effect execution means executes the special effect based on the determination result by the start time determination means when the display result does not become the specific display result in the variable display that has been reached (for example, for effect control) CPU 120 may execute the processing of step S475 based on the determination of Yes in step S472 and the determination of Yes in step S473, and then execute the processing of steps S437 and S463).

  According to such a configuration, since the special effect is executed when the display result does not become the specific display result in the variable display that has reached reach, the display result does not become the specific display result because of reach. Even at this time, it is suggested whether or not to shift to the specific game state by the special effect, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player. Furthermore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by relating the variable display being executed and the execution of the special effect.

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 an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. 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 variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a common figure display result determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. 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 random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a setting of a super reach determination value. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a setting of a super reach determination value. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a setting of a super reach determination value. 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 jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a starting winning time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a mode effect setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image in a mode effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a continuous notice effect setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect image in a hold display notice. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display stop process. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the production | presentation operation | movement in a special production. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the production | presentation operation | movement in a special 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 limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, 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 on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on 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 plurality of variable display units 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. Then, in response to the start of either the first special symbol variation in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol variation in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for "", "middle", and "right", 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.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in 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. In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol 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. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  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, English characters, 8 character images related to a predetermined motif, combinations of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images, etc. Note that character images are, for example, people, animals, objects other than these, or characters Or a decorative image showing 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).

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when 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 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 corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through 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. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). 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 that allows the start of 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.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, 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, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, 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 established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made and 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 special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, for example, in a plurality of display parts, by changing between non-display (transparent color) and predetermined color display (for example, blue display, red display, etc.) It suffices if the second special figure hold storage number can be distinguished and displayed. Only the total number of reserved memories may be displayed so as to be specified. Moreover, you may display the number which shows the number of special figure reservation memories. 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 special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  On the upper part of the image display device 5, a circular effect lighting accessory 90 configured to be rotatable is provided. A lighting member such as a lamp or LED is built in the lighting member 90 for production, and is configured to light up when the lighting member 90 for production is rotating (operating). The effect lighting accessory 90 is informed in advance that the effect operation is executed by rotating and lighting when a specific effect operation (such as a continuous notice effect as a hold display notice) is executed.

  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 normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to pass or normally (open) state that does not pass (entry). On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It becomes an expanded open state (passing advantageous state) that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes (enters) more than the pass advantageous state although the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port even when the pass variable is in a disadvantageous condition. ), And may be configured to be difficult to pass (enter). Alternatively, the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not pass (enter) through the second starting winning opening, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening in a disadvantageous state of passing.

  A game ball that has passed (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. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the 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 special figure holding 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 special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, 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 passed (entered) through 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. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning device 7 is opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the first state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) into the special prize winning opening, and therefore, the second disadvantageous to the player. It becomes a state.

  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. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod. A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller 31A in the lower plate is not limited to the center portion of the lower plate, and may be a position near to the left or right.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the attachment positions of the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of stick controller 31A and push button 31B as the position put to either the right or left in an upper plate and a lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the attachment position of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is 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.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit 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 variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram 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, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”. . After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lose symbol. . It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game and becomes the “big hit” as the specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set for a predetermined period (for example, In the period until 29 seconds or 0.5 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated, the big winning opening is opened. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed. A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, “2”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  A game in the 15R big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In this embodiment, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols are all 15R jackpot symbols that are derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbols in the special game. Controlled to 15R big hit state.

  After the 15R jackpot state is ended based on the special symbol indicating the number “3” among the jackpot symbols being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the game is returned to the normal state as one of the special game states. In comparison, the time-shortening control (time-shortening control) in which the variable symbol variable display time (special-figure fluctuation time) in the special-figure game is shortened is controlled to be in a short time state. Here, the normal state is a normal game state as a game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a probability change state, and a short time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the big hit symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the non-probable big hit symbol. (Also referred to as “normal jackpot symbol”). Further, the fact that the non-probable variable big hit symbol among the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “normal big hit”).

  A special game state different from the short-time state after the 15R jackpot state is ended based on the special symbol indicating the number “5” or “7” being stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the special symbol game. As one of the above, for example, the control is performed to 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. 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 may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special figure game. The time reduction control in the probability changing state may be terminated when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) the special game is executed, as in the case of the time reduction state. Alternatively, the time reduction control in the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  As an example, after the big hit gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “5” or “7” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special diagram game, the probability variation state is entered and the probability variation control and time reduction are performed. When the control is started and the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the variable display result being “big hit”, the time-shortening control is ended. On the other hand, the probability variation control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  As another example, after the big hit gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “5” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game, the probabilistic control state and the short-time control are performed. Both are started, and when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the variable display result being “big hit”, the time reduction control is ended. On the other hand, the probability variation control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. In addition, after the big hit gaming state based on the special symbol indicating the number “7” being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special diagram game, the probability variation state is entered and both the probability variation control and the time reduction control are started. Regardless of the number of executions of the special figure game, both the probability variation control and the time reduction control are continued until the next variable display result is “big hit”.

  The probability variation state in which the time-shortening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a highly accurate and high base state. Further, the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. Further, the time-short state where only the time-short control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low-accuracy high-base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control nor the time reduction control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. As described above, the probability variation state includes a highly accurate and low base state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control is not performed, in addition to the high accuracy and high base state in which the time variation control is performed together with the probability variation control. May be.

  The special symbol indicating the number “5” is referred to as a first probability variation big hit symbol. Further, the fact that the first probability variable big hit symbol of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is referred to as “first positive variable big hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “7” is referred to as a second probability variation big hit symbol. Further, the fact that the second probability variable big hit symbol of the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “second positive variable big hit”. Note that the non-probable variation jackpot symbol “3”, the first probability variation jackpot symbol “5”, and the second probability variation jackpot symbol “7” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited thereto. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  In the probabilistic state or the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (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 that the start condition is satisfied. 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 starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be 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. . While the short-time control and the high-open control are started and ended simultaneously (interlocked), the start and end of the probability variation control is not necessarily linked to the start and end of the short-time control and high-open control. May be. A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a high base state, and a high base state is also referred to as a high base state. The probability variation state and the short time state in which the high opening control is performed are also referred to as “advantageous gaming state”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, the round is executed under the control of the big hit gaming state, and the player receives a game ball in the big winning opening that has been opened. A game value advantageous to the player that a large number of prize balls can be easily obtained is given. In addition, a game value advantageous to the player is provided in the probable change state and the short time state, in which it becomes easier to enter the big hit game state than in the normal state. In addition, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), or is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible special figure games becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is from the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20) is high, and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times controlled in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is larger than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”). Various game values, such as a large number of first consecutive channels (for example, “10”) may be given. Whether or not such a predetermined game value is given may be determined according to a display result of a predetermined symbol such as a confirmed jackpot symbol that becomes a variable display result in a special game.

  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 in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in 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”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or 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 variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area 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 (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is determined whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. )) In the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then the display is stopped and displayed again. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is re-executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  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). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of types of pseudo-ream chances determined in advance in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. Thereafter, pseudo continuous variation (re-variable display) is performed. 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. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance 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. 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. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying a message as an image, outputting sound, etc. As described above, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state due to the presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol, the possibility that the reach presentation by the super reach may be executed, the variable A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the display result may be a “hit”. 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 temporarily 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.

  Any notice effect may be used as long as it becomes a continuous notice effect. The continuous notice effect is a notice effect for notifying the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games. The last variable display among the multiple variable displays for which the continuous notice effect is executed is a variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” by the continuous notice effect is a continuous display. It is also referred to as a variable display that is subject to notice by a notice effect. When a continuous notice effect is executed, a notice of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” based on the hold memory information of the special figure game, etc., before the variable display subject to notice starts. A production operation is started.

  In this embodiment, the hold display notice can be executed as the continuous notice effect. The hold display advance notice is a variable display result obtained by changing the display mode in the display portion for displaying the special figure hold memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H to be different from the normal display mode. The possibility of becoming a “big hit” or the possibility of a specific fluctuation pattern is announced over multiple variable displays. As an example, there is a possibility that the display portion corresponding to the hold number to be notified in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed to a predetermined character and the variable display result becomes “big hit”. What is necessary is just to alert | report so that possibility of becoming a specific fluctuation pattern can be specified. As described above, the notice effect that informs that the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” is increased, is also referred to as “pre-fetch notice” or “special effect”.

  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”. It should be noted that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are also collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern that is a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  When the special symbol showing the number “3”, which is a non-probable big bonus symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for finalization in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. In response to this, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination (also referred to as “normal big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. 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”). .

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a non-probable 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 mode is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-probable variation big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is also referred to as “non-probable change”. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “non-probable big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and when the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the short time state.

  When the special symbol showing the number “5”, which is the first positive variation big winning symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for finalization in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state. Correspondingly, there is a case where a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed, for example, after a predetermined reach effect is executed. Also, in this case, in response to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized decorative symbol that is the predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. May be. For example, the 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 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. 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.

  When the first certain variation big win symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special figure game, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the redrawing effect is displayed during the variable display. When it is executed, or during the subsequent big hit gaming state or at the end of the big hit gaming state, the big hit middle promotion effect is executed to notify that it is controlled to the probability change state. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “first positive variable big hit” corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” and “with re-lottery / promotion”, and the big hit type is “first win” It is also called “probable change”. An effect executed for notifying whether or not it is controlled to be in a probable variation state, such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect, is also referred to as a probable change promotion effect.

  When the special symbol showing the number “7”, which is the second probability variation big winning symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for finalization in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Correspondingly, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is the predetermined probability variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode of “second positive variation big hit” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and “direct hit”, and the big hit type is “second positive change”. It is also said that there is.

  Note that “direct hit” means that when the variable display time has elapsed, the decorative symbol of the probability variable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, so that after the big hit gaming state ends, the control is changed to the probability variable state. It is possible to recognize immediately (before the start of the big hit gaming state). On the other hand, when a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect is executed, the decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, so that the probability variation state is controlled. Is once recognized difficult or unrecognizable, a re-lottery effect (for example, re-variation of decorative design) is executed, and the decorative design of the probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed, and it is notified that the control is in the probable state, It is informed that the game is controlled to the probable change state by executing the promotion effect during the big hit during the big hit gaming state or at the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol when the variable display time elapses. In the same way as in the case of the “first probability change”, the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the jackpot gaming state. Furthermore, a re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols as in the case of “first probability change”. However, in the case of “non-probable change”, even if a re-lottery effect is executed during variable display or a jackpot promotion effect is executed during a big hit gaming state, it is not notified that the probability change state is controlled.

  In the probability change state or the time reduction state, for example, an effect image for notifying the probability change state or the time reduction state such as “probability change” or “time reduction” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or By changing the display mode of the background image and the decorative pattern in the display area from the display mode in the normal effect mode, the player can recognize that the player is in the probable state or the short-time state. Also good. Alternatively, in the probability variation state, for example, the player may be unable to recognize or difficult to recognize that the probability variation state is caused by the same effect mode as in the normal state (so-called latent probability variation).

  Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  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. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A 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. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set according to the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types (variable display mode of decorative symbols) in the case of "". 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 for notifying a “non-probable change big hit” in response to 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” It is. Command 8C02H displays “first positive variation big hit (with re-lottery / promotion)” corresponding to the pre-determined result and the big hit type determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first positive change”. This is a third variable display result notification command to be notified. The command 8C03H notifies the second determination variable big hit (direct hit) corresponding to the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “second positive change”. 4 variable display result notification command.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command and jackpot end 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 jackpot type determination result. In the jackpot start designation command and jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. .

  In the big winning opening notification command or the big winning opening notification command, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15R big hit state, for example. In the jackpot gaming state, regardless of whether the jackpot is in the open state or whether the jackpot is changed from the open state to the closed state, from the start of the jackpot gaming state, Or you may make it perform a continuous production | presentation operation | movement from the time of the variable display start of a decorative design to the time of the end of a big hit game state. Alternatively, in the big hit gaming state, different presentation operations are executed depending on whether the big winning opening is in an open state or the big winning opening is in a period in which it has changed from an open state to a closed state. It may be.

  The command B1XXH is a first special symbol display based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning is generated. This is a first start slot winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the device 4A is established. The command B2XXH is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning has occurred, and the second special symbol is generated. 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 in the display device 4B is established.

  The first start opening prize designation command may be an effect control command for notifying a determination result using predetermined numerical data at the time of the first start winning place, that is, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening is detected. Used. The second start opening prize designation command is an effect control command for notifying a determination result using predetermined numerical data at the time of the second start winning place, which is a time of detecting a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. Also used as

  For example, at the time of the first start winning or the second starting winning, a specific game state determination value (special figure display result determination is used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit”. (Numerical data indicating the random value MR1) is extracted, and using this specific gaming state determination numerical value, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”. In accordance with the determination result, the setting of the EXT data in the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command is varied. More specifically, the commands B100H and B101H and the commands B200H and B201H notify the determination result that the variable display result is “lost” and the game is not controlled in the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, the commands B102H and B103H and the commands B202H and B203H notify the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, at the time of the first start winning or the second starting winning, a predetermined determination numerical value (determining the big hit type determination) used for determining one of a plurality of types as the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit”. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for use) is extracted. When it is determined that the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the determination numerical value is used to determine whether or not the special condition is established and the probability change state is controlled after the big hit gaming state is ended. In accordance with the determination result, the setting of the EXT data in the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command is varied. More specifically, the command B102H and the command B202H notify the “non-probability variable jackpot determination” when the jackpot type is determined as “non-probable change” and is not controlled to the probabilistic change state after the jackpot game state is ended. On the other hand, the command B103H and the command B203H are “probability change big hit determination” when the big hit type is determined to be “first probability change” or “second probability change” and controlled to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state. Notice.

  Further, at the time of the first start winning or the second start winning, a variation pattern determining numerical value (for example, numerical data indicating a random pattern MR3 for determining the variation pattern type) used for determining a variation pattern such as a decorative design is extracted. Is done. When it is determined that the game state is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, it is determined which one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is determined using the variation pattern determination numerical value. Note that the variation pattern determined at this time may not exactly match the individual variation pattern determined when variable display is started. For example, a specific variation pattern such as a variation pattern with super reach may be used. It may be determined whether or not it is determined that the variation pattern is determined. More specifically, the command B101H or the command B201H notifies “there is a super reach determination” when it is determined that the change pattern is determined to be a specific change pattern with super reach. On the other hand, the command B100H and the command B200H notify “no super reach determination” when such a determination is not made.

  Command C0XXH is a total hold that is the total value of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number in order to display the special figure hold memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. This is a pending storage number notification command for notifying the storage number. For example, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, 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. Subsequently, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in response to the start of the execution of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. .

  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 random number circuit 104 and the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  On the main board 11, for example, a random number circuit 104 built in or externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. Will be counted. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view 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. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated 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 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 big hit type is any one of “non-probable change”, “first positive change”, and “second positive change” as the big hit type which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”. This is a random value used to determine the value, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. 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 in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game ( This is used to determine whether or not to change from a normal open state to a state where the game ball easily passes (enters) (expanded open state).

  FIG. 5 shows a 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. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, 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” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  FIG. 6 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 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 is configured so as to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. Good. 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 a pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which a fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. Further, the fluctuation patterns with normal reach may be classified into different fluctuation pattern types depending on whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. Other variation patterns may be classified into different variation pattern types depending on whether or not a predetermined variable display effect is executed. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to 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.

  As shown in FIG. 6, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variable display mode and the variable display content. The specific classification of the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 5 can be specified from the setting of the fluctuation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 133, variation patterns to which a determined value is assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

  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 a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is displayed when the first start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, or in the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the second special condition that allows the start of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special symbol is derived and displayed, It is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the 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 figure display results of “big hit” or “losing”. The decision value assigned to the decision result in which the special figure display result is “big hit” is also referred to as “specific gaming state decision value”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the table data in the common special figure display result determination table 130. On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables with different allocations of determination values for special figure display results may be prepared.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, the assignment of the decision value to the determination result in which the special figure display result is “big hit” differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state. . More specifically, when the gaming state is a probable change state, more decision values are assigned to the decision result with the special figure display result as “big hit” than when the game state is the normal state or the short time state. The CPU 103 uses the determination data used to determine the special figure display result from the table data constituting the special figure display result determination table 130 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probable change state. The table data to be obtained may be selected as the special figure display result determination table data.

  Whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability change state may be specified by confirming the state (off / on) of the short-time flag or the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example. Here, when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a special game state such as a probability change state or a time-short state, the time-short flag is set to the on state in response to the time-short control or the high opening control being performed. In response to completion of the time-shortening control or the high opening control, it is cleared and turned off. The probability variation flag is set to an on state corresponding to the probability variation control being performed when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state, while being cleared corresponding to the end of the probability variation control. Turns off.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, table data is set so that each determination value is assigned to each determination result, and the CPU 103 compares the random value MR1 with the determination value one by one to match the random value MR1. It is only necessary to be able to determine the special figure display result to which the determined value is assigned. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, table data indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value assigned to each determination result is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each value. By comparing the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination values assigned to the determination result, it may be possible to determine the special figure display result corresponding to the determination value range including the random number value MR1. Various determination tables provided in addition to the special figure display result determination table 130 may be set similarly.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the variable display mode to “hits” based on the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability variation”, “first probability variation”, and “second probability variation”.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the jackpot type such as “non-probability change”, “first probability change”, and “second probability change”. Yes. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the jackpot type is determined with reference to the table data in the common jackpot type determination table 131. On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables having different allocations of determination values for jackpot types may be prepared.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, table data indicating the determined values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probable change state after the jackpot gaming state is finished. ing. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable” big hit type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not controlled to the probable change state, while the big hit of “first probable” or “second probable” The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the type indicates the decision result that control is performed in the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 is a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, any one of “0” to “2”). Table data (setting data) may be included. Further, in the jackpot type determination table 131, table data indicating determination values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is, for example, the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game state, or special game that can be executed in the short-time state. Data for determination corresponding to a determination result of whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit” such as the upper limit number of times may be included.

  Either or both of the execution mode of the round in the big hit gaming state (the number of executions, the opening time of the big prize opening, etc.) and whether or not to control the probability variation state, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result You may make it determine based on the numerical data shown. For example, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when a special figure display result of “big hit” is obtained, a decision value is assigned to the decision result of “non-probable variable big hit” or “probable big hit”. It may be done. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when a special figure display result of “big hit” is obtained, a decision value is assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types, and the big hit type is determined using only the random value MR1. It may be determined.

  9 and 10 show examples of the configuration of the variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9, loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. 10A, and FIG. ), A loss variation pattern type determination table (probably changing) 132C and a loss variation pattern type determination table (short time) 132D shown in FIG. 10C are prepared in advance.

  When the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A is determined (predetermined) to control to the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, the variation pattern type is changed to the variation pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number MR3 for type determination. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is determined according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”, “first probability variation”, or “second probability variation”. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared is assigned to any one of the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3. 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, in the case where the jackpot type is “non-probable change” and “first probability change” or “second probability change”, the determination values of the variation pattern type CA3-2 and the variation pattern type CA3-3 are determined. The assignment is different. 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.

  It should be noted that there may be a portion in which a determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that different variation pattern types can be determined according to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type. Even in this case, there may be a portion in which the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the common variation pattern type can be determined regardless of the determination result of the jackpot type.

  The loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B, the loss variation pattern type determination table (probably variable) 132C, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time medium) 132D have a special figure display result of “lost”. A table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the state is not controlled (preliminary determination). is there. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected as a use table when the gaming state is the normal state, for example. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (probably changing) 132C is selected as the use table when the gaming state is the probability changing state, and the loss variation pattern type determining table (short time) 132D is the time when the gaming state is short. When it is in a state, it is selected as a use table.

  In each of the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during probability change) 132C, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time) 132D, the special figure hold memory number as the total hold memory number Accordingly, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to a plurality of variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is determined to be “losing”. It has been. And the allocation of the decision value for each variation pattern type differs according to the total number of reserved storage. In addition, there is a portion in which determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types according to the total number of reserved memories. Therefore, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be made different according to the number of special figure reservation memories as the total number of reserved memories, and different variation pattern types can be determined.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during probability change) 132C, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time) 132D, the ratios determined for each variation pattern type are different from each other. In addition, there is a portion in which a determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state. The CPU 103 determines whether the game state is a normal state, a probability variation state, or a short time state, a loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B, a loss variation pattern type determination table (during probability variation) 132C, and a loss variation. What is necessary is just to select the table data used as the determination data used for determining the variation pattern type as the variation pattern type determination table data from the table data constituting each of the pattern type determination table (short time) 132D.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B, the loss variation pattern type determination table (probably changing) 132C, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time) 132D, the determined values are assigned to different variation pattern types. There is. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short time state. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-3 are the variation pattern types unique when the gaming state is the normal state, and the variation pattern types CA1-4 and the variation pattern types CA1-5 is a unique variation pattern type when the gaming state is a probable variation state, and variation pattern type CA1-6 and variation pattern type CA1-7 are distinct variation pattern types when the gaming state is a short-time state. is there.

  As described above, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B, the loss variation pattern type determination table (probably changing) 132C, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time) 132D differ according to the total number of reserved memories. The decision value assigned to the variation pattern type and the decision value assigned to the common variation pattern type regardless of the total number of reserved memories are included. Also, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B, the loss variation pattern type determination table (probably changing) 132C, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time) 132D, the game state is any of a plurality of types. The decision value assigned to the different variation pattern type according to the game and the decision value assigned to the common variation pattern type regardless of the gaming state. Further, even if the variation pattern type is common regardless of the total number of reserved memory and gaming state, the number of decision values assigned to the variation pattern type may be different depending on the total number of reserved memory and gaming state. .

  For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B selected when the gaming state is the normal state, all common (identical) determinations are made for the variation pattern type CA2-3 regardless of the total number of reserved memories. Values “230” to “251” are assigned. In contrast, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (during probability variation) 132C selected when the gaming state is in the probability variation state, a part of the variation pattern type CA2-3 is common regardless of the total number of reserved memories. Although (identical) decision values “245” to “251” are assigned, there are also portions where different decision values are assigned depending on the total number of reserved memories. More specifically, when the total number of reserved memories is “0”, a determined value in the range of “241” to “251” is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-3, and the total number of reserved memories is “1”. In some cases, a determined value in the range of “243” to “251” is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-3. In addition, even in the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time medium) 132D selected when the gaming state is the short time state, a part is common (same) with respect to the variation pattern type CA2-3 regardless of the total number of reserved memories. Although the determined values “242” to “251” are assigned, different determined values are assigned depending on the total number of reserved memories. More specifically, when the total number of reserved memories is “0”, a determined value in the range of “236” to “251” is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-3, and the total reserved memory is “1”. , The determined values “239” to “251” are assigned to the variation pattern types CA2-3.

  Based on the determination result (predetermined result) of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state as a special jackpot display result as a special jackpot display result, and the determination result of the jackpot type when controlling to the jackpot gaming state, the CPU 103 Using the numerical data indicating the determination random value MR3, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types. In each variation pattern type, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified according to the variable display mode and the contents of variable display. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern type, it is possible to determine a predetermined variable display mode and predetermined contents of variable display that are common to a part of a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  As an example, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B, the loss variation pattern type determination table (probably changing) 132C, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time medium) 132D each have a variable display mode of decorative symbols “non-display”. There is a variation pattern in which the determined value assigned to any one of the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-8 to which the variation pattern “reach” is classified and the variable display mode of the decorative design is “reach”. The decision value assigned to any one of the variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-3 to be classified is included. Therefore, the CPU 103 uses the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the table data constituting the loss variation pattern type determination table selected according to the gaming state, to determine the random value MR3 and the determined value. By determining the variation pattern type by comparing the two, it is possible to determine whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state.

  As another example, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B, the loss variation pattern type determination table (probably changing) 132C, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time) 132D each have a variable display mode of decorative symbols. Of the variation patterns to be “reach”, the decision value assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-3 in which the variation pattern with super reach is classified, and the decision assigned to the variation pattern type in which such variation pattern is not classified Value. Therefore, the CPU 103 uses the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the table data constituting the loss variation pattern type determination table selected according to the gaming state, to determine the random value MR3 and the determined value. By comparing the above and determining the variation pattern type, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform the rendering operation that becomes super reach.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 in accordance with the variation pattern type determination result. In the variation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to one or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern to which the determination value is assigned corresponding to the variation pattern type is a variation pattern that can be determined as a usage pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type, and the variation pattern classified into the variation pattern type Become. The CPU 103 determines one of a plurality of variation pattern types based on a determination result such as a special figure display result or a jackpot type, and then determines one of the variation patterns included in the variation pattern type. At this time, the CPU 103 selects data corresponding to the determination result of the variation pattern type from the table data included in the variation pattern determination table 133, and compares the determined value with the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Thus, it is only necessary to determine the variation pattern.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the configuration of the general chart display result determination table 134 stored in the ROM 101. Whether the normal figure display result determination table 134 sets the normal figure display result as “per normal figure” before the fixed normal symbol that is the normal figure display result is derived and displayed in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not “usual figure loss” is to be made based on a random number value MR5 for determining a usual figure display result.

  In the general map display result determination table 134, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR5 for determining the general map display result is “per normal map” depending on whether the time reduction flag is off or on. Or, it is assigned to the general map display result of “general map loss”. In other words, the assignment of the decision value to the common map display result of “per common map” or “ordinary map loss” differs depending on whether or not the time reduction flag is on. More specifically, when time-shortening control or high-opening control is performed, each map is controlled so that the ratio determined in the map display result of “per-map” is higher than when these controls are not performed. A decision value is assigned to the display result. With such a setting, during the high base where the high opening control is performed, the normal map display result is “per normal map” and the passing through the second start winning opening is more advantageous than when the high base is not in the high base. The ratio (frequency) to do is increased.

  In addition to increasing the rate at which the normal map display result is “per normal map”, the average variable display time in the normal game is reduced when the base is high and when the base is not high Or by increasing the number of times (expanded opening times) and the time (expanded opening time) that the second start winning opening is made to be in an advantageous state when the result of the normal map display becomes “per normal map”. The ratio (frequency) at which the 2 start winning opening is made to be in an advantageous state of passage may be increased.

  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.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 13 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. 13 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control 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 storage unit 151A is a special game (in the first special symbol display device 4A) that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment is held The data is stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B is a special game (second special symbol display device 4B) that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The holding data of the special figure game using the second special figure in FIG. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment is held The data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information enables determination as to whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  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.

  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. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 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 game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  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 the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control 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, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  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.

  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 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, an effect control CPU 120 is provided by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs, an effect lighting lamp 90, an effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used for controlling the effect operation is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as a variable display operation of decorative symbols, an effect display operation in a reach effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by a variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes a hold display notice executed during variable display of decorative symbols, etc., corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. . The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 14A shows a configuration example of each effect control pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 14A, the effect control pattern is derived from process data including, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, an end code, and the like. It is configured.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) that is 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, and executes each effect operation. A determination value corresponding to the time (effect time) 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 the production control may be set corresponding to the predetermined control content and processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during the 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 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 the lighting operation mode of the illuminant, such as the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the effect lighting accessory 90. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  The operation detection control data includes, for example, an operation effective period for effectively detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 31A and an instruction operation for the trigger button, an operation effective period for effectively detecting an instruction operation for the push button 31B, Data indicating an effect operation mode according to the player's operation action, such as data designating the control content of the effect operation when each operation 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. Furthermore, other various control data such as, for example, the movable member control data for production indicating the operation mode of the movable member included in the production model may be included.

  FIG. 14B 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 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 light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the effect lighting lamp 90 are provided in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control for blinking is performed, and control for receiving the operation on the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B in the operation effective period specified by the operation detection control data and determining the content of the effect is performed. 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 rendering operation shown in FIG. 14B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern) when starting execution of a notice effect such as a hold display notice, for example. 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 judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data 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. 9 and the lighting member 90 for effect, a movable member provided in the effect model, etc.) are controlled. 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. .

  In addition, it is not limited to the one that uses a dedicated notice effect control pattern to execute the hold display notice, for example, only the decorative design that is finally stopped while using the special figure change effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern A setting may be made to replace with a special decorative pattern.

  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. 15 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 15 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.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The 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 for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. 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 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is an input for taking in various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B, for example. And a port and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect 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 may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the lighting fixture 90 for effects.

  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 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 16 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, 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. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 16 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). 18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first reads input port data stored in a predetermined input port register (step S201 in FIG. 18). 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 (OFF / OFF) of the second start winning signal that becomes the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the second start port switch 22B. 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 in 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”) 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. 19). 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. 18 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 in 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. 18 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 in the 2 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. The CPU 103 then displays the total reserved memory number indicating the total reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number (first reserved memory number count value) and the second special figure reserved memory number (second reserved memory number count value). One is added to the total pending storage number count value which is the storage value of the storage number counter (step S217).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S217, 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 S218). Numeric data indicating each random value extracted in this way is set as reserved data at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value, whereby each random value is stored (step S219). . 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 number is stored in step S219, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S220). 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 S221). 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. 16 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  When the read value has reached the upper limit value in step S215 (step S215; Yes), after executing the process of step S221, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is “1” or “2”. Determination is made (step S222). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S222; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S223), 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 S222; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S224). 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. 18 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 executing the processing of steps S215 to S221 shown in FIG. 18, the processing of step S223 is executed in response to the start port buffer value being “1” in step S222, 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. 18, step S215-S221 shown in FIG. After executing the above process, the process of step S224 is executed in response to the start port buffer value being “2” in step S222, 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. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random number 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 set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 17, FIG. 25) to be described later. It is determined whether or not to control, and the type of jackpot is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, when it is detected that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S220. Accordingly, whether or not the special figure display result is the random value MR1 determined to be “big hit”, and whether or not to control to the probability variation state when the special figure display result is decided to be “big hit” It is specified in advance whether or not the variation pattern with super reach is always determined. As a result, the special figure display result becomes “big hit” before the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is started. In addition, it is possible to predict that a specific variation pattern is to be obtained, and based on the prediction result, it is possible to determine whether or not the continuous notice effect is to be executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side. .

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first checks the current state of the time-saving flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A gaming state is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Following the processing of step S401, the table data for determining the special figure display result used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state is selected from the table data constituting the special figure display result determining table 130. (Step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S403). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” based on the first start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning port (step S403; “1”), step S218 in FIG. It is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S1 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S404).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S402, in the process of step S404, the gaming state when the gaming ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening. Depending on whether or not is in a probable change state, table data serving as different specific game state determination data is used, and it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is determined as “big hit”. For example, when the game state when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a normal state or a short time state, it corresponds to the case where the game state is a normal state or a short time state in the special figure display result determination table 130 The table data to be selected is selected as normal determination data, and it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range with reference to this data. On the other hand, when the game state when the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening is the probability change state, table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the probability change state in the special figure display result determination table 130. Is selected as the special determination data, and with reference to this, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range.

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S404; No), a super reach determination value is set corresponding to the current gaming state (step S405). Then, by comparing the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S218 of FIG. 19 with the super reach determination value set in step S405 (step S406), at least super reach It is determined whether or not it is determined that the change pattern is accompanied by (step S407). In the super reach determination value, an individual numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is set, and the CPU 103 compares the random value MR3 with each determination value one by one to match the random value MR3. What is necessary is just to be able to determine the presence or absence of a determination value. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the super reach determination value are set, and the CPU 103 compares the random number MR3 with the minimum value or the maximum value of the super reach determination value. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR3 is within the range of the super reach determination value.

  As an example, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a normal state, as shown in FIG. , It is determined that the variation pattern is accompanied by at least super reach (super reach α or super reach β). Here, the total reserved memory number at the time of starting winning does not always coincide with the total reserved memory number when the variable display is actually started, and usually, the total reserved memory number increases or decreases after winning the start winning. Therefore, the table data selected according to the total number of reserved storage may not match between the determination result at the time of starting winning and the determination of the variation pattern type at the start of variable display. It is generally difficult to predict whether or not to be determined. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. 10 (A), “230” is set as the same determination value for the variation pattern type CA2-3 regardless of the total number of reserved memories. ”To“ 251 ”are assigned. Therefore, regardless of the total number of reserved memories, if the random value MR3 is in the range of “230” to “251”, it can be determined that the variation pattern with at least super reach is determined.

  As another example, during the probability change in which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability change state, as shown in FIG. 23, the random value MR3 is in the range of “245” to “251” regardless of the total number of reserved storage. If it is within, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is accompanied by at least super reach. When the gaming state is the probability variation state, the variation pattern type corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is determined using the loss variation pattern type determination table (probability variation) 132C shown in FIG. Is called. Therefore, the allocation of the decision value corresponding to the variation pattern type CA2-3 differs depending on the total number of reserved memories. However, if the random value MR3 is within the range of “245” to “251”, it is determined that the variable pattern type CA2-3 is determined regardless of the total number of reserved memories. Therefore, regardless of the total number of reserved memories, if the random value MR3 is in the range of “245” to “251”, it can be determined that the variation pattern with at least super reach is determined.

  As yet another example, during the short time when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the short time state, as shown in FIG. 24, the random number MR3 is “242” to “251” regardless of the total reserved memory number. If it is within the range, it is determined that the variation pattern with at least super reach is determined. When the gaming state is the short-time state, the variation pattern type corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is determined using the loss variation pattern type determination table (mid-time) 132D shown in FIG. Is called. Therefore, the allocation of the decision value corresponding to the variation pattern type CA2-3 differs depending on the total number of reserved memories. However, if the random value MR3 is within the range of “242” to “251”, it is determined that the variable pattern type CA2-3 is determined regardless of the total number of reserved storage. Therefore, regardless of the total number of reserved memories, if the random value MR3 is in the range of “242” to “251”, it can be determined that the variation pattern with at least super reach is determined.

  For example, setting data indicating a super reach determination value corresponding to each gaming state is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. The CPU 103 only needs to be able to set the super reach determination value in step S405 by reading the setting data corresponding to the current gaming state specified by the process in step S401 from the ROM 101.

  Note that the determination as to whether or not a specific variation pattern is determined is not limited to determining whether or not it is determined as a variation pattern with super reach. For example, the variable display state of a decorative pattern is a reach state. When determining whether or not it is determined to be a variation pattern to be determined, or when determining whether or not it is determined to be a variation pattern that executes a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, etc. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not a specific variation pattern is determined using the random number MR3 or the like. For example, a variation pattern type into which a specific variation pattern is classified is assigned such that a common determination value is included in part or all regardless of the total number of reserved memories. Then, it suffices to determine whether or not the random value MR3 is determined to be a specific variation pattern depending on whether or not the random value MR3 is within the common determination value range.

  In step S407 shown in FIG. 20, when it is not determined that the random number MR3 is outside the range of the super reach determination value and is determined to be a variation pattern with super reach (step S407; No), the first After setting for transmitting the command B100H for notifying “no super reach determination” from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 at the time of starting winning (step S408), the winning random number determination process is terminated. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the random value MR3 is within the range of the super reach determination value and is determined to be a variation pattern with super reach (step S407; Yes), the “super” After setting for transmitting the command B101H to notify “reach determination is present” from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S409), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S404 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S404; Yes), the jackpot type based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted in step S218 of FIG. Is specified (step S410). For example, in the process of step S410, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8 is selected and set in the use table. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot type determination table 131, the jackpot type determined according to the random value MR2 extracted in step S218 is specified. At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (step S411).

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change” in step S411 (step S411; Yes), a command B102H serving as a first start opening winning designation command for notifying “non-probable change big hit determination” at the time of the first start winning is given to the main board. 11 is set to transmit to the effect control board 12 (step S412), the winning random number determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S411; No), a command B103H serving as a first start opening winning designation command for notifying “probable change big hit determination” at the time of the first start winning is given to the main board. 11 is set to transmit to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  If the start port buffer value is “2” based on the second start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning port in step S403 (step S403; “2”), the process of step S404 Similarly, it is determined whether or not the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S414 in FIG. 21). Thus, for example, when the game state when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening is in the normal state or in the short time state, when the game state is in the normal state or in the short time state in the special figure display result determination table 130 Corresponding table data is selected as normal determination data, and with reference to this, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range. On the other hand, when the game state when the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening is the probability change state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the probability change state is shown in the special figure display result determination table 130. Are selected as special determination data, and with reference to this, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range.

  If it is determined in step S414 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S414; No), a super reach determination value is set corresponding to the current gaming state (step S415). Then, by comparing the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S218 in FIG. 19 with the super reach determination value set in step S415 (step S416), at least super reach It is determined whether or not it is determined that the change pattern is accompanied by (step S417). These processes may be the same as the processes in steps S405 to S407 shown in FIG.

  If it is not determined in step S417 that the random number MR3 is outside the range of the super reach determination value and is determined to be a variation pattern with super reach (step S417; No), After setting the command B200H for notifying “no super reach determination” from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S418), the winning random number determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the random value MR3 is within the range of the super reach determination value and is determined to be a variation pattern with super reach (step S417; Yes), the “super” After setting for transmitting the command B201H to notify “reach determination is present” from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S419), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S414 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S414; Yes), the jackpot type based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted in step S218 of FIG. Is specified (step S420). At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (step S421). If the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S421; Yes), a command B202H serving as a second start opening winning designation command for notifying “non-probable change big hit determination” at the time of the second start winning is given to the main board. 11 is set to transmit to the effect control board 12 (step S422), the winning random number determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S421; No), a command B203H serving as a second start opening winning designation command for notifying “probable change big hit determination” at the time of the second start winning, After setting for transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S423), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 25 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. 25, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is used as a special table for determining whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. The figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). At this time, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state, similarly to the process of step S402 shown in FIG. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the determined values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a probable state. Whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when variable display such as a special figure game is started is a normal state or a short time state, table data corresponding to the case where the game state is a normal state or a short time state in the special figure display result determination table 130 Is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probability change state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the probability change state in the special figure display result determination table 130 is the special data. It is selected as data for determination, and a special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit 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 jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is changed to “non-probability change”, “first probability change”, “ Compared with the determined value assigned to each jackpot type of “2 probability variation”, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”, “first probability variation”, or “second probability variation” (step S244). Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “0”, “1” is set to “1”, “2” is set to “2”. Good.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), after executing the processing of step S245, a result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to the 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, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3”, “5”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244, One of the special symbols indicating the number “7” 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 big hit type is “first probability variation”, the special symbol indicating the number “5” that becomes the first probability variation big winning symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is “second probability variation”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the second probability variation big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S246, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . When the number of first special figure reservation storage is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S248), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the screen of the image display device 5 is used as the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the effect control board 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 26 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. 26, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). 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 the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S262). ). Also, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “first positive change”, or “second positive change”. (Step S263).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), for example, by determining whether or not the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, the gaming state is in the probability variation state. It is determined whether or not the probability change is in progress (step S264). At this time, when the probability change is not in progress (step S264; No), for example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, the gaming state is changed to the time reduction state. It is determined whether or not the time is short (step S265). If the time is not short (step S265; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (normal time) ( Step S266).

  If it is determined in step S264 that the probability variation is in progress (step S264; Yes), the loss variation pattern type determination table (probability variation) 132C is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S267). . If the time is short in step S265 (step S265; Yes), the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time) 132D is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S268). . When any one of the processes of steps S266 to S268 is executed, the total reserved memory number may be specified by reading the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S263 and S266 to S268, the usage table is set based on numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example. The variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern type determination table (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition is determined. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. First, using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern type may be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. it can.

  When the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type specified by the processing of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A, and the fluctuation pattern type determination randomness is selected. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3 is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine one of the variation pattern types prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of “special bonus” as the special figure display result.

  When the big hit flag is off, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B selected in step S266, the loss variation pattern type determination table (probably changing) 132C selected in step S267, or selected in step S268. The table data corresponding to the total number of reserved storage at the start of variable display is selected from the lost variation pattern type determination table (short time) 132D and corresponds to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern type to which the determined value to be assigned is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine any variation pattern type from among a plurality of variation pattern types prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “lost”.

  When the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, the variable pattern type is determined to be “non-reach” or “reach” by determining the variation pattern type in the process of step S269. Is decided. That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S269, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S270). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S270 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S271). . 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 S271 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 the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are extracted at the start winning time when the game ball that has passed (entered) through the mouth and the second start winning opening is detected. You may memorize | store as pending data in the part 151B.

  In the process of step S271, whether 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 fact that the first start condition is satisfied, 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 of a plurality of types by a common processing module. Further, in the process of step S271, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S269, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S271, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S272). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. After executing the process of step S272, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any one of the special symbol games using the figure (step S273). 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 in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S273, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S274). 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 S274 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 S275), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 27 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. 27, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S291). Here, the special figure fixed display flag is turned on by the process of step S295 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result (special figure display result) in the special figure game being derived and displayed. Set.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; No), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S292). At this time, a setting for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). Also, a predetermined time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S294). For example, in the process of step S294, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S295), the special symbol stop process is terminated. In this way, after the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S292, the special symbol process processing according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed until the special symbol fixed display time set in step S294 elapses. Each time the stop process is executed, it is determined in step S291 that the special figure fixed display flag is on.

  If the special figure confirmation display flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S296). For example, in the process of step S296, the game control process timer value that is the stored value of the game control process timer in which the timer initial value is set by the process of step S294 is read, and whether or not the timer value has become “0”. Accordingly, it may be determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed. If the timer value is a value other than “0”, the game control process timer value is updated so that 1 is subtracted every time the game control timer interrupt process is executed based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt. That's fine. If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed.

  When the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; Yes), after clearing the special figure confirmation display flag to turn it off (step S297), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. Determination is made (step S298). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S298; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S299). In addition, a setting for transmitting a big hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the jackpot start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the jackpot start designation command corresponding to the jackpot 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.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S300, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S301). In addition, a setting for ending the probability variation state and the time reduction state is performed (step S302). For example, as the processing of step S302, the remaining number of special-purpose games in which the probability change flag and the time-shortage flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 and the like are cleared and turned off, and the time-shortage control and the high opening control are performed. It is only necessary to execute a process of clearing the short-time counter for counting the time. At this time, a setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S303). Thereby, in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becoming the big hit gaming state, it is possible to notify the side of the effect control board 12 that the time reduction state or the probability variation state is ended. On the side of the production control board 12, it may be specified that the time reduction state or the probability variation state is ended by receiving the jackpot start designation command. In this case, the gaming state designation command may not be transmitted by the process of step S303 or the like. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit opening process (step S304), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S298 (step S298; No), it is determined whether or not the time-shorting control or the high opening control in the high base is ended (step S305). At this time, a setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 may be performed (step S306). Thereby, it is possible to notify the side of the effect control board 12 that the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has changed from the short-time state to the normal state. It should be noted that the gaming state designation command is transmitted only when the time reduction control or the high opening control in the high base is completed, and in other cases, even if the gaming state designation command is not transmitted by the processing of step S306 or the like. Good. Further, by counting the number of executions of the variable display in the time reduction state on the side of the effect control board 12, it may be possible to specify whether or not the time reduction state ends independently of the main board 11 side. . Also in this case, the game state designation command may not be transmitted by the process of step S306 or the like. Thereafter, the special symbol process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S307), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In the processing of step S305, for example, when the hour / hour flag is on, the hour / hour count count value stored in the hour / hour count 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 or the high release control in the high base 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 S305 may be ended. It should be noted that even when the gaming state is the probability change state, if the time reduction flag is on, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is to be ended, and the time reduction control may be ended based on the determination result of the end. Thus, while the time-shortening control is ended, the probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, or until a predetermined number of special game is executed. As a result, the gaming state can be changed to the latent probability. Alternatively, for the probability change state in which the time reduction flag is on and the probability change flag is on, the time reduction control may be continuously performed until the variable display result becomes “big hit”. Alternatively, the probability variation control may be terminated when the time-shortening control is terminated.

  FIG. 28 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. 28, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot end time effect waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 17, when updating the value of the special figure process flag to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set. Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322). The big hit type is specified as “non-probable change”, “first probability change”, or “second probability change”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (step S323).

  When it is determined in step S323 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S323; Yes), setting for starting the control for changing the gaming state to the short-time state is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets a short time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 or the like to an on state, and sets a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed in the short time state. (E.g., “100”) is set in the hourly number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 or the like. On the other hand, when the big hit type is determined to be “first probability change” or “second probability change” (step S323; No), a setting for starting control for changing the gaming state to the probability change state is performed (step S323). S325). For example, the CPU 103 sets both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 151 and the like to the on state.

  It should be noted that a setting is made for controlling to a probability variation state of different types depending on whether the big hit type is determined as “first probability variation” or when the big hit type is determined as “second probability variation”. Also good. As an example, if the big hit type is determined as “second probability variation”, both the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are set to the on state, the initial value of the hourly count value is not set, and then a special figure is displayed. It is set so that both the probability variation control and the time reduction control are continuously performed until the result becomes “big hit”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is determined to be “first probability variation”, both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set to the ON state, and the time count count value of the time reduction count value is controlled in the same manner as in the case of control to the time reduction state. The initial value is set, and the probability variation control is continuously performed until the special figure display result becomes “big hit”, while the time reduction control is performed until the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number (for example, “100”). It may be set to continue. Alternatively, the time variation control may be terminated and the probability variation control may also be terminated.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S324 and S325, a setting is made to transmit a jackpot end designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S326). Note that the timing for transmitting the jackpot end designation command does not have to be after the end of the jackpot end rendering waiting time. When updating to “,” a setting for transmitting the jackpot end designation command may be made.

  Subsequent to the process of step S326, setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 may be performed (step S327). Thereby, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is finished in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the side of the effect control board 12. After executing the process of step S327, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S328), and then the big hit end process is terminated.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 of FIG. 16 as normal symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 103 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S130). For example, in the gate passage determination process in step S130, it is determined whether the gate switch 21 is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21, and if it is off, the gate passage determination process ends. On the other hand, when the gate switch 21 is on, a general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the number of general-purpose reserved storage, which is the number of reserved data stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit 151C, is previously set as a general-purpose reserved upper limit value. It is determined whether the value is a predetermined value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the usual figure holding upper limit value has been reached, the passage of the current game ball at the passing gate is invalidated and the gate passing determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the usual figure hold upper limit is not reached, for example, random numbers for updating the usual figure display result are selected from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR5 is extracted. The numerical data indicating the random value MR5 extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose reserved storage unit 151C, whereby the random value MR5 is stored. In this case, after updating so as to add 1 to the usual reserved memory number count value, the gate passage determination process is terminated.

  After executing the gate passage determination process in step S130, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S140 to S143 shown in FIG. And run.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In the normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display device 20 starts the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 151C. At this time, for example, if there is pending data stored in the universal figure storage unit 151C, the universal figure display result, which is a variable display result of the normal symbol in the usual figure game, is set to “per common figure” or “normal figure” After the general map display result determination process for determining whether to “miss” is performed, the value of the general map process flag is updated to “1”.

  In the general map display result determination process, the general map display result determination table 134 is referred to based on numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the general map display result included in the hold data read from the general map hold storage unit 151C. To determine the normal map display result. Here, in the general map display result determination table 134, when the time reduction flag is on, the ratio of the decision to make the general map display result “per map” is higher than when the time reduction flag is off. In this way, the decision value is assigned to the normal map display result. As a result, in the advantageous gaming state where high-open control is performed in the short-time state or the probability-changing state, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per normal map” than in the normal state, so that the normal variable prize The frequency at which the second start winning opening formed by the ball device 6B is in the expanded open state (passing advantageous state) increases, and the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening.

  In the general map display result determination process, the general map change time corresponding to the general map display result is also determined. At this time, when the time reduction flag is on, the normal time fluctuation time is set to be shorter than when the time reduction flag is off. As a result, in the advantageous gaming state where high opening control is performed in the short-time state or the probability-changing state, the interval for deriving and displaying the normal symbol variable display result in the normal game is shortened, so that the variable display of “per normal map” is displayed. The interval at which the results are derived and displayed is shortened, and the frequency of the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is expanded and opened (passing advantageous state) increases, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. It becomes easier to enter. Further, in the general map display result determination process, when the general map display result is “per normal map”, the tilt control time or the extended open which is the time for the second start winning opening to be in the expanded open state (passing advantageous state) You may set the frequency | count of tilt control which is the frequency | count which makes a state (passing advantageous state). At this time, when the time reduction flag is on, the tilt control time and the number of times of tilt control are set to be larger than when the time reduction flag is off. As a result, in the advantageous gaming state where the high opening control is performed in the short-time state or the probability variation state, the time and number of times that the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state (passing advantageous state) increases, so that the game ball is It becomes easier to pass (enter) through the start winning opening. It should be noted that the setting for setting the second start winning opening to be in an enlarged open state (passing advantageous state) may be performed in the normal symbol stop process in step S142 or the normal electric accessory actuating process in step S143.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol variation processing, setting for varying the normal symbol is performed in the normal symbol display device 20, and the elapsed time since the variation of the normal symbol is measured. Further, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a predetermined normal time fluctuation time.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 stops the change of the normal symbol based on the elapse of the normal symbol change time, and the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). ) To make settings. The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece included in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is vertically aligned with the fact that the variable display result (the general map display result) in the normal game is “per normal map”. Setting for changing the second start winning opening from the normal open state (passing disadvantageous state) to the enlarged open state (passing advantageous state) by moving from the position to the tilting position is performed.

  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 to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 30 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). 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. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  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 on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, 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 S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9, an effect lighting accessory 90, and a decoration LED. About the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the lighting operation in the decorative light emitter and the driving operation of the movable member provided in the rendering model, determination or determination according to the rendering control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 , Settings etc. are performed.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data shown is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 30 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is a command received from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. Is determined (step S151). At this time, if there is no received command (step S151; No), the command analysis process is terminated.

  If there is a reception command in step S151 (step S151; Yes), for example, by checking the MODE data of the reception command, it is determined whether or not the reception command is the first start opening prize designation command. (Step S152). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S152; Yes), the display update corresponding to the first starting winning is set (step S153). For example, in the process of step S153, one of the display parts that are not displayed (transparent display) in the start prize storage display area 5H provided on the screen of the image display device 5 is designated as the first start prize opening. Display setting for changing to blue display may be performed in accordance with the establishment of the first start condition by detecting the game ball that has passed (entered).

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in step S152 (step S152; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S154). If the received command is the second start opening winning designation command (step S154; Yes), the display update setting corresponding to the second starting win is set (step S155). For example, in the process of step S155, one of the display parts that are not displayed (transparent display) in the start prize storage display area 5H provided on the screen of the image display device 5 is designated as the second start prize opening. The display setting for changing to the red display may be performed according to the establishment of the second start condition by detecting the game ball that has passed (entered).

  After executing the processes of steps S153 and S155, the start winning time setting process is executed (step S156), and then the process returns to step S151. If the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command in step S154 (step S154; No), after setting according to other received commands (step S157), the process of step S151 is performed. Return.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning time setting process executed in step S156 of FIG. In the starting winning time setting process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the probability variation control is being executed due to the gaming state being the probability variation state (step S501). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control specifies the current gaming state based on the gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11, and whether or not the probability variation control is being performed depending on whether or not the gaming state is the certain variation state. It suffices if it can be determined.

  When the probability variation control is being performed in step S501 (step S501; Yes), for example, it is determined whether or not a notice limit flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is on (step S502). The advance restriction flag is turned on by a process in step S504 described later when a first start opening prize designation command or a second start opening prize designation command for notifying "non-probability change big hit determination" is transmitted during probability variation control. Set. Thereafter, when the probability variation control is completed, the notice restriction flag is cleared by the processing of step S506 described later, and the state is turned off.

  If the notice restriction flag is on in step S502 (step S502; Yes), the start winning time setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the notice restriction flag is off (step S502; No), for example, by reading the EXT data of the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command, the “non-probable change big hit determination” is made. ] Is determined (step S503). At this time, when “not sure change big hit determination” is notified (step S503; Yes), the notice restriction flag is set to the on state (step S504).

  When the probability variation control is not being performed in step S501 (step S501; No), it is determined whether or not a notice restriction flag is on (step S505). At this time, if the notice restriction flag is on (step S505; Yes), the notice restriction flag is cleared and turned off (step S506).

  When the “non-probable change big hit determination” is not notified in step S503 (step S503; No), or when the notice restriction flag is off in step S505 (step S505; No), the processes of steps S504 and S506 are performed. After the execution, the big hit type such as “non-probable change big hit determination” or “probable change big hit determination” is set to “non-probable change” by the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command transmitted from the main board 11. "Or" Probability change ", it is determined whether or not the determination result when the variable display result is" big hit "has been notified (step S507). At this time, it is only necessary to be able to specify the notification contents by reading the EXT data of the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  If “non-probable variation jackpot determination” or “probability variation jackpot determination” is not notified in step S501 (step S507; No), for example, “first start port winning designation command or second starting port winning designation command is used. It is determined whether or not a determination result in the case of “with super reach determination” has been notified (step S508). At this time, if the notification content by the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command is “super reach determination is present” (step S508; Yes), the presence / absence of setting to execute the hold display advance notice is determined. (Step S509). At this time, it is determined whether or not “execution setting exists” in which setting for executing the hold display notice is performed is determined (step S510).

  As an example of the process in step S510, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the hold display notice updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193. Then, it may be determined whether or not the setting for executing the hold display advance notice is performed by referring to a hold display advance notice determination table or the like stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like.

  In the hold display advance notice determination table, a numerical value (compared with a random number value for hold display advance notice determination according to the determination result at the time of start winning notified by the first start opening prize specifying command or the second start opening prize specifying command ( Determination value) may be assigned to the determination result as to whether or not the setting for executing the hold display notice is performed. The effect control CPU 120 executes a continuous notice effect as a notice of hold display by comparing the random value for determining the hold display notice with a determined value indicated by the table data corresponding to the determination result at the time of starting winning. What is necessary is just to be able to determine the presence or absence of a setting.

  In addition, when “non-probable variation big hit determination” or “probable variation big hit determination” is notified by the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command, the determination result of “with super reach determination” is notified. A determination value may be assigned to each determination result so that it is determined that the execution setting of the continuous notice effect that becomes the hold display notice is performed at a higher rate than in the case of the case.

  If it is determined in the process of step S509 that “execution setting is not performed” in which the setting for executing the hold display notice is not performed (step S510; No), the start winning time setting process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of “execution setting is present” in which the setting for executing the hold display notice is performed by the process of step S509 (step S510; Yes), for example, the execution setting provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. After setting the flag to the on state (step S511), the start winning time setting process is terminated.

  By executing such a start winning time setting process, when the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command transmitted from the main board 11 are received, based on the notification contents by these commands, It is possible to make a setting for executing a continuous notice effect as a hold display notice. The first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command notify the determination result of the numerical data extracted at the time of the first start prize or the second start prize, for example, by EXT data. The numerical data extracted at this time is stored as hold data in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A or the second special figure hold storage unit 151B, and is read out when the execution of the special figure game is started. This is used to determine whether or not the figure display result is “big hit”, to determine a variation pattern, and the like. In this way, the continuous notice effect that becomes the hold display notice is executed based on the determination result of the numerical data extracted at the time of the first start prize or the second start prize.

  In this embodiment, when the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, whether the gaming state is the normal state, the probability changing state, or the short-time state by the processing of steps S264 to S268 shown in FIG. A different variation variation pattern type determination table is selected according to the table and set as a use table. Table data constituting each loss variation pattern type determination table as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C is, for example, a variation pattern type in which a specific variation pattern is classified, such as a variation pattern type CA2-3. It is set so that different decision values are assigned depending on the gaming state. In the winning random number determination process shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the current gaming state is specified by the process of step S401, and the super reach determination value set in the processes of steps S405 and S415 is determined according to the determination result. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the super reach is achieved by the processes of steps S407 and S417.

  In addition, when the notice restriction flag is on in step S502 shown in FIG. 32 (step S502; Yes), the determination of the presence / absence of the setting for executing the hold display notice is restricted (prohibited). When the “non-probability change big hit determination” is notified during the probability change control, the notice restriction flag is turned on by executing the process of step S504. Then, the notice restriction flag is kept on until it is determined in step S501 that the probability variation control is not being performed. Therefore, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” at the time of the first start winning or the second start winning in the probability variation control, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. The setting for executing the hold display advance notice is restricted (prohibited) until the setting for ending the probability change state (see step S302 in FIG. 27) is performed.

  As an example, when the total number of reserved memories is “0” during probability variation control, when a game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, a special game using the first special figure is executed. Correspondingly, the decorative display variable display is started. At this time, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change”, in response to the notification of “non-probable change big hit determination” at the time of the first start winning, in step S504 The notice restriction flag is set to ON in the process. Then, the notice restriction flag is kept on until it is determined in step S501 that the probability variation control is not being performed. Therefore, the special figure using the first special figure is started in response to the determination result of the variable display result “big hit” and the big hit type “non-probable change” during the probability change control. During the period until the game is over, execution of the hold display notice is restricted (prohibited).

  In this embodiment, when the special figure display result is determined corresponding to the special figure game for which the start condition is satisfied, the table data constituting the special figure display result determination table 130 is obtained by the process of step S239 shown in FIG. Among them, different table data is selected depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time-short state, or the probability variation state, and is used for determining the special figure display result in step S240. The table data constituting the special figure display result determination table 130 as shown in FIG. 7 indicates that the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state with respect to the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit”. It is set so that different decision values are assigned depending on whether or not the state is probabilistic. Then, in the winning random number determination process shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the current game state is identified by the process of step S401, and the special figure display result determination data selected by the process of step S402 according to the identification result. Using the table, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by the processes of steps S404 and S414.

  If hold data for which the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and the big hit type is set to “non-probable change” is stored during probability change control, the probability change is displayed when the variable display corresponding to the hold data ends. Control is also terminated. If a new start winning occurs when such hold data is stored, the gaming state at the time of starting winning is different from the gaming state at the start of variable display. Therefore, even if it is determined that the special figure display result is determined to be `` big hit '' at the start winning before the end of the probability change state, since the gaming state has changed at the start of variable display, the actual variable display result is `` May not be a big hit. In such a case, if the continuous notice effect that becomes the hold display notice is executed based on the determination result at the time of starting winning, the appearance frequency of the effect is excessively increased and the reliability of the big hit is lower than the design stage. As a result, there is a risk that the consistency of the production contents cannot be maintained. Therefore, when the game state is a probable change state, the variable display corresponding to the hold data is stored during the period in which the hold data in which the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” is stored. Based on the determination result based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening within the period until the probability variation state ends, the execution setting of the hold display advance notice is limited ( Ban.

  It is to be noted that the notice restriction flag is determined that the probability variation control is not being performed in the start winning notice setting process executed based on reception of the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command. For example, it may be cleared when a jackpot start designation command or a gaming state designation command is received and the end of the probability change state can be specified.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 30 as the effect control process. In this effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. To do.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process starts variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which determine whether or not are included. When the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative design. Processing for performing various effects control during variable display is included. In addition, in the variable display effect process, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable symbol display result is completely stopped. Processing to display (derived display) is included. It should be noted that, in response to the end code being read from the special-figure fluctuation effect control pattern, the finalized design may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Yes. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. Further, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED for the game. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”. In this embodiment, the mode effect setting process is executed in the big hit end effect process.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the mode effect setting process executed in the jackpot end effect process in step S176 of FIG. In the mode effect setting process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the big hit type is “first probability variation” or “second probability variation” (step S451). At this time, if the big hit type is not “first probability variation” or “second probability variation” but “non-probability variation” (step S451; No), for example, in the rendering mode buffer provided in the rendering control buffer setting unit 194 The stored value (effect mode buffer value) is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S452). After performing the process of step S452, after performing control which transfers to a normal production mode (step S453), a mode production setting process is complete | finished.

  When the big hit type is either “first probability variation” or “second probability variation” in step S451 (step S451; Yes), the effect mode buffer value is updated by 1 (step S454). Specifically, if the production mode buffer value is “0”, it is updated to “1”, and every time the jackpot gaming state in which the jackpot type is “first probability variation” or “second probability variation” ends. The effect mode buffer value is incremented by one and updated. When the effect mode buffer value is “4” and the jackpot gaming state whose jackpot type is “first probability change” or “second probability change” is ended, the effect mode buffer value is “ It is updated to 1 ″.

  After the process of step S454 is executed, for example, an effect pattern determination table corresponding to the effect mode corresponding to the effect mode buffer value is determined (step S455). More specifically, when the effect mode buffer value is “1”, an effect pattern determination table for determining the character A mode for displaying the character A on the background shown in FIG. A may be set. When the effect mode buffer value is “2”, the effect pattern determination table B for determining one of a plurality of types of character B modes for displaying the character B on the background shown in FIG. That's fine. Furthermore, when the effect mode buffer value is “3”, an effect pattern determination table C for determining the character C mode for displaying the character C on the background shown in FIG. That's fine. When the effect mode buffer value is “4”, an effect pattern determination table D for determining one of a plurality of types of character D modes for displaying the character D on the background shown in FIG. That's fine.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the effect pattern determination random value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the effect pattern set in step S455. By referring to the determination table, an effect pattern to be used is determined (step S456). After executing the process of step S456, for example, the character A mode, the character B mode, the character C mode, and the character D mode are switched to the effect mode corresponding to the effect pattern determined in step S456. After performing the control (step S457), the mode effect setting process is terminated. In this way, the player is determined to be in the probable state by executing any one of the character A mode, the character B mode, the character C mode, and the character D mode different from the normal effect mode. Can be notified. It should be noted that any of the character A mode, the character B mode, the character C mode, and the character D mode, which is different from the normal performance mode, is controlled not only when the state is controlled to the probable change state but also to the time reduction state. Such an effect mode may be executed, and when the probability change state or the time-saving state ends, the mode may be shifted to the normal effect mode.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S431). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S431; Yes), it is designated by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to a case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S432).

  If it is determined in step S432 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S432; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S433). As an example, in the process of step S433, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the left determined symbol determination table or the like, the left determined symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. 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 value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production 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 referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

  If it is determined in step S432 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S432; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S434). As an example, in the process of step S434, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the left / right determined symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the middle fixed symbol updated by a random counter of the production 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 referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the 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 step S431 that the special figure display result is not “losing” but “big hit” (step S431; No), settings for executing the probable promotion effect are performed (step S435). For example, in the process of step S435, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “first probable change”, by referring to the re-lottery determination table or the big hit mid-promotion determination table, etc. Decide whether or not to produce the performance. Further, for example, when it is determined to execute the re-lottery effect, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

  Subsequent to the setting in step S435, a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S436). As an example, in the process of step S436, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, “first probability variation” or “second probability variation”, or whether or not the promotion effect during the jackpot is executed, the normal symbol and the probability variation symbol It is only necessary to determine which of these is to be a confirmed decorative design. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, a symbol to be a confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Also, when it is determined in step S435 that the jackpot type is “first probability variation” and the promotion effect during the jackpot is not to be executed, or when the jackpot type is “second probability variation”, it is determined from a plurality of types of probability variation symbols. Decide what will be the decorative pattern. On the other hand, even if the jackpot type is “first probability variation”, when it is determined in step S435 to execute the jackpot promotion effect, it becomes a definite decorative symbol from among a plurality of types of normal symbols. Decide what. This prevents the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed even though the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S433, S434, and S436, a continuous notice effect setting process is executed (step S437). In addition, when variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” are executed, if a process for determining a decorative pattern to be temporarily stopped when each variable display effect is executed is executed Good.

  Subsequently, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S438). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern.

  After executing the process of step S438, 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 specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S439). . And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S440). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S438 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. 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 screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S441), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the continuous notice effect setting process executed in step S437 of FIG. In the continuous notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is a continuous notice effect execution period for executing the continuous notice effect (step S551). The continuous notice effect execution period may be determined in advance by, for example, a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the hold display notice. The continuous notice effect execution period only needs to include the execution period when the continuous notice notification using the effect lighting accessory 90 is executed corresponding to the continuous notice effect. If it is a continuous notice effect execution period in step S551 (step S551; Yes), the notice information setting process is terminated.

  When it is not the continuous notice effect execution period in step S551 (step S551; No), for example, it is determined whether or not an execution start flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S552). At this time, if the execution start flag is off (step S552; No), the continuous notice effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the execution start flag is on in step S552 (step S552; Yes), after clearing the execution start flag and turning it off (step S553), one of the variable displays to be notified. It is determined whether or not the previous (immediately preceding) variable display has been “probable big hit determination” (step S554).

  Specifically, when the probability variation jackpot flag indicating that “probability variation jackpot determination” is OFF, the setting of executing the hold display notice is not performed by the processing in step S509 of FIG. 32, and “no execution setting” is determined. When it is determined (step S510; No), the probability variation big hit flag may be set to an on state. After that, when the probability variation jackpot flag is on, if it is determined again as “execution setting” by the processing of step S509 (step S510; Yes), the probability variation jackpot flag is cleared and turned off. That's fine. On the other hand, when the probability variation jackpot flag is on, if it is determined as “execution setting” by the processing of step S509 (step S510; Yes), the probability variation jackpot flag is cleared and turned off. After that, the special effect flag indicating that the “special effect” of the “special effect” is to be executed may be set to the on state. In the process of step S554, if this special effect flag is on, it is determined that the variable display immediately before (immediately before) the variable display to be notified is “probable big hit determination” and is off. For example, it may be determined that the “probable big hit determination” has not been made.

  If the variable display immediately before (immediately before) the variable display to be notified in step S554 is not “probable big hit determination” (step S554; No), the hold display notification corresponding to the next effect mode ( After performing the setting for executing the special effect (step S555), the continuous notice effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the variable display immediately before the variable display to be notified is “probable big hit determination” (step S554; Yes), the reserved display notification (special effect) according to the next effect mode. ) Is executed (step S556), and the continuous notice effect setting process is terminated.

  Specifically, the display mode at the display portion corresponding to the reserved number to be notified in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed to a display mode different from the normal display mode shown in FIG. Settings are made. For example, when the effect mode buffer value is “3” and the special effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 38A, the display portion corresponding to the reserved number to be notified is displayed in the character D mode. Settings for changing to the character A corresponding to the next character A mode are made. On the other hand, when the special effect is executed, a setting for changing the display part corresponding to the reserved number to be notified to the character B corresponding to the next character B mode after the character D mode is performed. Further, when the effect mode buffer value is “0” and the special effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), the display part corresponding to the reserved number to be notified is displayed in the character A mode. Settings for changing to the character B corresponding to the next character B mode are made. On the other hand, when the special effect is executed, a setting for changing the display part corresponding to the reserved number to be notified to the character C corresponding to the next character C mode after the character A mode is performed. Furthermore, when the effect mode buffer value is “1” and the special effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 38 (C), the display portion corresponding to the reserved number to be notified is displayed in the character B mode. Setting for changing to the character C corresponding to the next character C mode is performed. On the other hand, when the special effect is executed, a setting for changing the display part corresponding to the reserved number to be notified to the character D corresponding to the next character D mode after the character B mode is performed. When the effect mode buffer value is “2” and the special effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 38 (D), the display portion corresponding to the reserved number to be notified is displayed in the character C mode. Setting for changing to the character D corresponding to the next character D mode is performed. On the other hand, when the special effect is executed, a setting for changing the display part corresponding to the reserved number to be notified to the character A corresponding to the next character A mode after the character C mode is performed.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S461). ). As an example, in the process of step S461, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S461 (step S461; No), it is determined whether or not it is the continuous notice effect execution period for executing the continuous notice effect (step S462). The continuous notice effect execution period may be determined in advance by, for example, a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the hold display notice. The continuous notice effect execution period only needs to include the execution period when the continuous notice notification using the effect lighting accessory 90 is executed corresponding to the continuous notice effect.

  When it is a continuous notice effect execution period in step S462 (step S462; Yes), effect operation control for executing the continuous notice effect is performed (step S463). As an example, in the process of step S463, the presentation control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) read from the notice presentation control pattern or the special figure variation production control pattern is used. In response, various commands are created in order to perform a predetermined effect operation including part or all of the effect image display, the output of sound effects, the lighting of the lamp, the operation of the movable member for effect, etc. What is necessary is just to transmit with respect to the display control part 123, the audio | voice control board | substrate 13, the lamp | ramp control board | substrate 14, etc. FIG. In particular, display operation control for displaying the display part in a special display mode corresponding to the hold display advance notice may be performed in the start winning memory display area 5H provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Further, in the case where continuous notice notification using the effect lighting accessory 90 is executed in response to execution of the continuous notice effect, an operation command for the effect lighting accessory 90 is sent to the lamp control board 14 during the execution period. It is only necessary to perform operation control for rotating / lighting the lighting accessory 90 for effect by transmitting the.

  When it is not the continuous notice effect execution period in step S462 (step S462; No), or after executing the process of step S463, for example, based on the setting in the special figure change time effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern, etc. After performing other effect operation control (step S464), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S461 (step S461; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S465). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S465; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S465 (step S465; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S466). Also, a predetermined time is set as a big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S467). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S468), and then the variable display effect process is ended.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display stop process executed in step S173 of FIG. In the variable display stop process shown in FIG. 40, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hit start designation command reception waiting time set in the variable display effect process has elapsed (step S471). Then, if the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed (step S471; Yes), the designated fluctuation pattern is displayed by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not the reach variation pattern corresponds to the case where the symbol variable display mode is “reach” (step S472).

  If it is determined in step S472 that the reach variation pattern is present (step S472; Yes), for example, it is determined whether or not an execution setting flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on (step S473). ). At this time, if the execution setting flag is on (step S473; Yes), the execution setting flag is cleared and turned off (step S474). For example, an execution start flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is set. The on state is set (step S475).

  When it is not a reach variation pattern in the process of step S472 (step S472; No), or when the execution setting flag is OFF in the process of step S473 (step S473; No), after executing the process of step S475 Then, after clearing the effect process flag and initializing its value to “0” (step S476), the variable display stop process is terminated.

  When the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed in step S471 (step S471; No), it is determined whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S477). ). At this time, if no hit start designation command is received (step S477; No), the variable display stop process is terminated. On the other hand, if the hit start designation command is received (step S477; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect process during the big hit control (step S477). S478), the variable display stop process is terminated.

  Next, a specific example of the effect operation executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  FIG. 41 shows an example of the effect operation when the hold display advance notice is executed. In this production operation example, as shown in FIG. 41A, when the decorative display is variably displayed in the character A mode, the special figure reserved memory number (first special figure) is displayed. The number of stored memories) is “0”. At this time, as shown in FIG. 41 (B), a first start winning in which the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening has occurred. Correspondingly, it is assumed that a first start port winning designation command for notifying “probability change big hit determination” is transmitted.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, when this first start opening winning designation command is received, a determination result for setting to execute the hold display advance notice in the process of step S509 shown in FIG. 32, or step S554 shown in FIG. Setting to execute a continuous notice effect that is a hold display notice based on the determination result that the variable display immediately before (immediately before) the variable display subject to the notice in the process of is not “probable big hit judgment” Is done. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 41B, the display portion corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning memory display area 5H changes to the character B corresponding to the character B mode next to the character A mode. A hold display advance notice is executed, and the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is notified in an identifiable manner. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 41C, the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, and the variable display ends.

  Subsequently, a new variable display is started in response to the special figure holding storage number being “0”. For example, when the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. The fact that the figure holding storage number has become “0” is displayed in an identifiable manner. Thereafter, for example, a final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 41E is derived and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”. Then, when the big hit gaming state ends as shown in FIG. 41 (F), for example, the mode effect control setting process shown in FIG. 34 is executed. As shown in G), the production mode shifts from the character A mode to the character B mode.

  FIG. 42 shows an example of the effect operation when the hold display advance notice is executed. In this production operation example, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), when the decorative display is variably displayed in the character A mode, the special figure reserved memory number (first special figure) is displayed. The number of stored storage) is “2”. At this time, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), a first start winning in which a game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening has occurred. Correspondingly, it is assumed that a first start port winning designation command for notifying “probability change big hit determination” is transmitted.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, when this first start opening winning designation command is received, a determination result for setting to execute the hold display advance notice in the process of step S509 shown in FIG. 32, or step S554 shown in FIG. Based on the determination result that the variable display immediately before (immediately before) the variable display subject to the advance notice in the process of “the probable change big hit determination” is performed, the continuous notice effect that becomes the hold display notice is executed. Settings are made. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 42B, the display portion corresponding to the hold number “3” in the start winning memory display area 5H becomes the character C corresponding to the character C mode next to the character A mode. The changing hold display advance notice is executed, and the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” twice (successfully) is notified in an identifiable manner. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42C, the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, and the variable display ends.

  Subsequently, a new variable display is started in response to the special figure hold storage number being “2”. For example, when the decorative display variable display as shown in FIG. 42 (D) is started, in the start winning memory display area 5H, the display at the leftmost display part that is displayed in blue is removed and the hold number “2” is displayed. "1" is displayed so that it can be specified that the number of the first special figure hold memory has become "2", for example, by moving the display in the display area that is the character C one by one to the left. Thereafter, for example, a final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 42E is derived and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”. Then, when the big hit gaming state ends as shown in FIG. 42 (F), for example, the mode effect control setting process shown in FIG. 34 is executed. As shown in G), the production mode shifts from the character A mode to the character B mode, and a new variable display is started in response to the special figure reservation storage number being “1”.

  For example, when the variable display of the decorative pattern as shown in FIG. 42 (G) is started, in the start winning memory display area 5H, the display at the leftmost display portion that is displayed in blue is removed and the hold number “1” is displayed. "1" is displayed so that it can be specified that the number of the first special figure hold memory has become "1", for example, by moving the display in the display area that is the character C one by one to the left. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 42 (H), the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, and the variable display ends.

  Furthermore, a new variable display is started in response to the special figure hold storage number being “0”. Then, for example, after the decorative display variable display as shown in FIG. 42 (I) is started, a final decorative design (final stop pattern) that becomes a variable display result of the decorative design as shown in FIG. Derived and displayed, the variable display result is a “big hit”. Then, when the big hit gaming state ends as shown in FIG. 42 (K), the mode effect control setting process shown in FIG. 34 is executed. As shown in L), the effect mode shifts from the character B mode to the character C mode.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, in the continuous notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 37, the variable display immediately before (immediately before) the variable display to be notified is “probable big hit determination”. It is determined whether it has been done (step S554). If the variable display immediately before (immediately before) the variable display to be notified is not “probable big hit determination”, the hold display for notifying the transition to the next effect mode of the current effect mode By performing the notice (special effect), the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is notified in a identifiable manner. On the other hand, if the variable display immediately before (immediately before) the variable display to be notified is “probable big hit determination”, the process shifts to the next presentation mode after the current presentation mode. By executing a hold display notice (special effect) for notifying that, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” (running consecutively) twice consecutively is notified in an identifiable manner. As a result, in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, the hold data whose variable display is “probable big hit determination” immediately before the hold data that caused the execution of the hold display advance notice. Depending on whether or not is stored, whether or not the special effect is executed as the hold display notice differs, so that the game does not become monotonous and the game entertainment is improved.

  In addition, by executing a hold display notice (special effect) for notifying the transition to the next effect mode after the current effect mode, the variable display result becomes “big hit” twice in succession (continuous Since it is possible to notify the possibility of being able to be specified, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Furthermore, if the variable display immediately before the variable display to be notified is “probable big hit determination”, even if it is “normal big hit determination”, the current production mode The variable display result can be “big hit” three or more times consecutively by preventing the hold display notice (special effect) that will advance to the next next production mode from being executed. Since the sex can be notified in an identifiable manner, the game entertainment can be further improved.

  In addition, in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B, the hold data whose variable display is “probable big hit determination” immediately before the hold data that caused the execution of the hold display advance notice. Is stored, that is, it is determined not to perform the setting for executing the hold display notice in the process of step S509 shown in FIG. 32 even though the variable display result is “probable big hit”. A hold display for notifying the transition to the next production mode next to the current production mode on condition that the hold data is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B A notice (special effect) is executed. As a result, the special effects can be given unexpectedness and the game entertainment can be further improved.

  Furthermore, when the gaming state is a probability variation state and the probability variation control is performed, the determination result using the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted at the time of winning the start is changed to the jackpot gaming state within the jackpot determination range. When a “non-probability variation big hit determination” that is a controlled determination result and is not controlled in the probability variation state is notified by the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command, the processing in step S504 shown in FIG. Thus, the notice restriction flag is set to the on state, and control is performed so that the execution setting of the hold display notice in steps S555 and S556 shown in FIG. 37 is not performed. In this way, when the gaming state is a probable change state, based on the determination result at the time of start winning when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a special game corresponding to the determination result Based on the judgment result at the time of starting winning based on the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening within the period until the probability variation state ends based on the execution of the jackpot notice Restricted (prohibited). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the appearance frequency of the continuous notice effect serving as the hold display notice from being excessively increased, and to maintain the consistency of the contents of the effect.

  When the display result does not become “big hit” in the variable display that has reached reach (step S472 in FIG. 40; Yes), if the execution setting flag is on (step S473; Yes), By setting the execution start flag to the on state in the process of step S475, the execution setting of the hold display notice is performed in steps S555 and S556 shown in FIG. As a result, even if the display result does not become “big hit” in the variable display that has been reached, it is suggested whether or not the variable display result will be “big hit” by special effects, so the player's interest is reduced Can be suppressed. Furthermore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by relating the variable display being executed and the execution of the special effect.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various applications and modifications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. As a specific example, the present invention is not limited to the one in which the continuous notice notification for notifying the execution of the continuous notice effect using the effect lighting accessory 90 is performed, and does not include the effect lighting accessory 90 or the like. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, as a continuous notice effect, the display mode on the display part that displays the number of reserved special figure storage in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed to a display mode different from the normal display mode. It was explained that the hold display notice was executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied arbitrarily as long as it is a pre-reading effect that gives a notice of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, for example, a notice over a plurality of variable displays. Not only that, it may be a notice in one variable display.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable display immediately before (immediately before) the variable display to be notified is “probable big hit determination”, the process shifts to the next effect mode after the current effect mode. The explanation was made on the premise that the hold display notice (special effect) is announced. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the variable display immediately preceding (immediately before) the variable display to be notified is “big hit determination”, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, Regardless of whether the change is “first probability change” or “second probability change”, a hold display notice (special effect) is executed to notify the transition to the next effect mode after the current effect mode. It may be. In addition, if a variable display other than the variable display to be notified is “probable big hit determination”, a pending display notice (special effect) for notifying the transition to the next effect mode next to the current effect mode May be executed.

  In the above embodiment, although the variable display result is “probability big hit”, the hold data determined not to be set to execute the hold display advance notice in the process of step S509 shown in FIG. On the condition that it is stored in the figure hold storage unit 151A or the second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a hold display notice (special effect) for notifying the transition to the next effect mode after the current effect mode is provided. Described as being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined that the setting for executing the hold display notice in the process of step S509 shown in FIG. 32 is not performed even though the variable display result is “big hit”. If the reserved data is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, a special effect may be executed. Alternatively, the hold data determined not to be set to execute the hold display notice in the process of step S509 shown in FIG. 32 regardless of whether the variable display result is “big hit” or the variable display pattern is a specific pattern. Is stored in the first special figure storage unit 151A or the second special figure storage unit 151B, a special effect may be executed. However, if the variable display result is not “big hit” for both the variable display subject to notice and the previous variable display, that is, if the variable display pattern is a specific pattern and the variable display result is “lost”, a special effect is executed. If this is done, the player's expectation is high, and the discouragement when the variable display result of “losing” is derived and displayed becomes too great. For this reason, it is preferable that the special effect is executed only when the variable display result of any one of the variable display to be notified and the previous variable display is “big hit”.

  In the above embodiment, when the display result does not become “big hit” in the reachable variable display (step S472 in FIG. 40; Yes), when the execution setting flag is on (step S473). ; Yes), it has been described that the hold display advance notice is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the execution setting flag is on (step S473; Yes), after the display result does not become “big hit” in the reachable variable display. Regardless of whether or not there is, a hold display advance notice may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the process of steps S264 to S268 shown in FIG. 26 is executed based on the fact that the special figure display result is determined to be “losing” at the start of the special figure game, thereby determining the loss variation pattern type. From the table (normal time) 132B, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during probability change) 132C, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time) 132D, a use table corresponding to the gaming state is selected, and the process of step S269 is performed. Thus, the variation pattern type is determined. Then, by setting the table data in each variation pattern type determination table, when the gaming state is the normal state, all common (identical) determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types CA2-3 regardless of the total number of reserved memories. Yes. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a probable change state or a short time state, a common (identical) decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-3 regardless of the total reserved storage number, but the total hold The description has been given assuming that there is a part to which different determination values are assigned according to the number of memories.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and includes a portion in which a common decision value is assigned to a specific variation pattern type or the like regardless of the total number of reserved memories, and the common range can change according to the gaming state. If so, settings such as specific determination values may be arbitrarily changed. As an example, even if the gaming state is a probable change state or a short-time state, a common (identical) decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-3 regardless of the total number of reserved memories, while the common range is a game It may be different depending on whether the state is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the time-short state. More specifically, a determined value in the range of “230” to “251” is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-3 when the gaming state is the normal state, and “242” when the gaming state is the probability variation state. Each of the lost variation pattern type determination tables is configured such that a determined value in a range of “251” to “251” is assigned, and a determined value in a range of “245” to “251” is assigned when the gaming state is a short-time state. Table data may be set.

  In the above embodiment, in the configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7, when the gaming state is the normal state or the short-time state, the special figure display result assigned to “big hit” is Even when the gaming state is a probable change state, all are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. That is, the range of the decision value assigned to the “big hit” when the special figure display result is assigned to the “big hit” in the case of the probability variation state Includes all ranges. In such a configuration example, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probability variation”. By restricting the execution of the display notice, an abnormal change in the appearance frequency and jackpot reliability of the notice effect is prevented, or the player's expectation is prevented from being excessively increased.

  On the other hand, different determined values may be assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit” depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state or the probable variation state. In this configuration example, when the game state is the normal state or the short-time state, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first positive change” or “second positive change”. The execution of the jackpot notice may be limited during the period until the control is started. In other words, when the gaming state is other than the probability variation state, based on the determination result at the time of starting winning that the variable display result is controlled to the probability variation state with “big hit”, based on the special game corresponding to the determination result, etc. Restrict (prohibit) execution of the hold display notice in the period until the probability change state starts. As a result, even if the special figure display result is determined by using the table data assigned to the special figure display result of the “big hit”, which is different from the normal state and the short-time state in the case of the probability variation state Therefore, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is executed based on the determination result at the time of starting winning before the probability variation control, and an abnormal change in appearance frequency and jackpot reliability is prevented, and the player's excessive expectation And distrust of performance. Note that when the game state before and after being controlled to the big hit game state is the same, the execution of the hold display advance notice is not limited.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the random number MR1 is not within the jackpot determination range by the process of step S404 shown in FIG. 20, the processes of steps S405 to S409 are executed to obtain a variation pattern with super reach. In the above description, it is assumed that a determination result of whether or not a specific variation pattern is determined is notified. Further, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is not within the jackpot determination range by the process of step S414 shown in FIG. 21, the processes of steps S415 to S419 are executed to specify a specific change pattern such as a change pattern with super reach. It has been described that the determination result of whether or not to be determined is notified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it is determined whether or not a specific variation pattern such as a variation pattern with super reach is determined, and the determination is made. Based on the result, the presence or absence of a setting for executing the specific pattern notice may be determined. For example, the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command notify “non-probable variable big hit determination” or “probable variable big hit determination” and determine whether or not the fluctuation pattern with super reach is determined. EXT data or the like may be set so that the determination result can be notified. In the process of step S509 in FIG. 32, the specific pattern advance notice is given at a higher rate in the case of “not-not-changed big hit determination” or “probability changed big hit determination” when “super reach determination is present” is notified. It may be determined that the execution setting is performed.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the current game state is identified by the process of step S401, and the special figure display result determination table data selected by the process of step S402 according to the identification result. Is used to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range by the processing of steps S404 and S414. Thereby, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, it is determined that the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range at a higher rate than when the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state. And, for example, when the special figure display result is “big hit” by setting the table data in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A as shown in FIG. A specific variation pattern such as a variation pattern with super reach is determined. Thus, even when it is determined that the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it is determined to perform the setting for executing the hold display notice when the probability change state is issued by notifying that “super reach determination is present”. It becomes easy, and the execution frequency of the hold display notice can be increased to improve the game entertainment.

  In the embodiment described above, execution of the hold display notice ends when the hold display is deleted when the variable display to be notified is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect operation that is a hold display notice may be executed even while a variable display that is a notice object is being executed. For example, an effect operation that changes a predetermined display mode on the screen of the image display device 5 different from the display mode of the decorative pattern, an effect operation that outputs a predetermined sound effect or sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9 Or a lighting operation for changing a lighting mode of a predetermined lighting member included in the decoration LED or lighting lamp 90 for a lighting operation, a performance operation for operating a movable member for a lighting operation in a predetermined operating mode, or a part thereof A production operation combining all of them may be executed as a hold display notice even during variable display to be noticed.

  The above embodiment has been described on the assumption that the hold display notice is a continuous notice effect that is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as the hold display notice is executed as a general prefetch notice using the hold data. As an example, the notification contents of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command are stored in the winning determination result buffer or the like on the side of the effect control board 12 corresponding to the stored contents of the hold data. In addition, the stored contents of the winning determination result buffer are read at the end of the big hit gaming state. Then, for example, as a part of the ending effect that notifies the end of the big hit gaming state, a pre-reading notice that becomes a hold display notice that notifies the presence or absence of hold data whose variable display result is “big hit” may be executed.

  In such a big hit announcement during the ending effect, for example, a special character image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the character image (display color, display pattern, part of character pose or action or All) are different from normal, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a predetermined lighting member included in the game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED is turned on, a movable member for production Is operated in a predetermined operation mode, or a part or all of these are combined to notify the presence / absence of pending data whose variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the presence / absence of pending data in which the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” may be notified.

  The process for determining the presence / absence of pending data for which the variable display result is “big hit” is not limited as long as the stored contents of the winning determination result buffer are confirmed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Alternatively, when a first start opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command is received, a predetermined counter (for example, a probable change hold counter or the like) is responded to the notification of “non-probable change big hit determination” or “probable change big hit determination”. ) May be updated so that 1 is added to the stored value. On the other hand, at the end of the big hit gaming state, the stored value in the predetermined counter is updated so as to be decremented by one. When the stored value after the subtraction is “1” or more, it may be determined that the pending data in which the variable display result is “big hit” is stored. If the stored value of the counter is updated in response to the notification of “probable big hit judgment” or the end of the big hit gaming state based on “probable big hit”, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. It can be determined whether or not the hold data is stored.

  In such a case, if the presence / absence of pending data whose variable display result is “big hit” is specified using the determination result at the time of starting winning before the end of the probability change state, it is the same as in the case of the continuous notice effect in the above embodiment. In addition, there is a risk that the consistency of the production contents cannot be maintained. Therefore, when the game state is a probable change state, the special display game corresponding to the determination result based on the determination result at the time of starting winning that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” Based on the judgment result at the time of starting winning based on the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening within the period until the probability change state ends based on the restriction of execution of the pre-reading notice ( May be prohibited).

  As a specific example, when the notice limit flag is set to the on state by the process of step S504 shown in FIG. 32, the ending notice limit flag is also set to the on state. Then, in the jackpot end effect process in step S176 shown in FIG. 36, it is determined whether or not the ending notice limit flag is on. At this time, if the ending notice restriction flag is on, it is cleared and turned off, and the big hit end effect process is terminated without performing the effect operation control for executing the hold display notice. On the other hand, when the ending notice limit flag is off, the presentation operation control for executing the hold display notice is based on the fact that the notification of “probability change big hit determination” is stored in the winning determination result buffer. And so on.

  In addition, when the game state is a probable change state, when a variable display with a variable display result of “big hit” and a big hit type of “non-probable change” is started, within the period until the variable display ends Restrict (prohibit) the execution of the hold-indication notice, which is a pre-reading notice using the judgment result at the start prize based on the game ball passing (entering) the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening Also good. Alternatively, when the game state is a probable change state and the variable display whose variable display result is “big hit” is started, regardless of the big hit type, the first start prize is received within the period until the variable display ends. The execution of the hold display notice, which is a prefetch notice using the determination result at the time of the start winning based on the game ball passing (entering) through the mouth or the second starting winning opening may be restricted (prohibited).

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and may be provided with one special symbol display device. The special symbol display device may be provided. As an example, when one special symbol display device is provided, when “non-probability variation big hit determination” or “probability variation big hit determination” is notified by the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command, Determination result at the time of starting winning based on the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening within the period until the big hit gaming state based on the variable display corresponding to the notification ends It is only necessary to restrict (prohibit) the execution of the hold display notice due to.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 performs the step S156 in FIG. 31 and the start winning time setting process shown in FIG. 32, the mode effect setting process shown in FIG. 34, and the steps shown in FIG. By executing the processing of S431 to S436, S438 to S441, the step S437 in FIG. 36 or the continuous notice effect setting processing shown in FIG. 37, the step S172 in FIG. 33 or the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. It has been described that the operation is determined and controlled. 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 S156 in FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 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 through the effect control board 12. The start winning prize setting process shown in FIG. 34, the mode effect setting process shown in FIG. 34, the processes in steps S431 to S436 and S438 to S441 shown in FIG. 36, the step S437 in FIG. 36 and the continuous notice effect setting process shown in FIG. Part or all of the variable display effect processing shown in step S172 or FIG. 39 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 S439 in 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. Control contents of various effect operations such as a process for determining the contents, a process for determining the control contents of the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, or the effect lighting accessory 90 are determined. The combination of the processing for executing the processing for each control board may be any combination.

  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.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the slot machine 700, A form distributed by pre-installing in a storage device such as a computer device may be adopted. 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 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 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)

Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for displaying the display result. As a result, when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed, the gaming machine controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player,
Extraction means for extracting a specific gaming state determination numerical value used to determine whether or not to control to the specific gaming state when a gaming medium passes through the starting area;
For the variable display of identification information that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the starting area, the specific gaming state determination numerical value extracted by the extracting means can be stored within a predetermined upper limit storage number range Hold storage means,
Based on the value for determining the specific gaming state read from the holding storage means when starting the variable display of the identification information, whether or not to control the specific gaming state is derived and displayed. A pre-determination means to be determined before;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Effect determination table storage means for storing a plurality of types of effect determination tables for determining effects to be executed along with variable display of the identification information by the variable display execution means;
Effect determination table setting means for setting any one of a plurality of types of effect determination tables stored in the effect determination table storage means as a use table;
An effect determining means for determining an effect to be executed, using the effect determining table set as a use table by the effect determining table setting means,
An effect executing means for executing the effect determined by the effect determining means in accordance with the variable display of the identification information by the variable display executing means,
Whether or not to be controlled to the specific gaming state using the specific gaming state determination numerical value extracted by the extracting means when a game medium passes through the start area before the determination by the prior determination means Means for determining when starting,
Based on the determination result of the starting time determination means, special effect execution means for executing a predetermined special effect;
With
The effect determination table setting means changes the effect determination table to be set as a use table based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed by the variable display execution means according to a predetermined order,
The special effect execution means determines the specific game state determination that is determined to be controlled by the specific game state in addition to the specific game state determination value that causes the execution of the special effect in the holding storage means. If the numerical value for use is not stored, the special effect is executed corresponding to the effect determination table set by the effect determination table setting means,
In the holding storage means, the specific gaming state determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state by the starting time determination means before the specific gaming state determination numerical value causing the execution of the special effect. When the numerical value for determination is stored, a special effect is executed as the special effect corresponding to the effect determination table in the next order of the effect determination table set by the effect determination table setting means.
A gaming machine characterized by that.