JP2012223354A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance an expectation for a display result of each variable display without giving a player a sense of incongruity.SOLUTION: When an operation-start win is produced by a passage (entry) of a game ball in an operation-start winning hole, this game machine determines whether a variable display result becomes a "jackpot" or not, or determines a variable category and the like. When determining to execute a look-ahead forenotice performance based on the determination result, this game machine, before executing the variable display subject to the determination, executes the look-ahead forenotice performance for stepwise changing a performance mode. For example, a content of a ready-to-win performance that is different according to the performance mode in the look-ahead forenotice performance such as a character image in the display, is set in the variable display subject to the determination. In the look-ahead forenotice performance, whenever a plurality of times of variable displays are executed, for example, by combinedly displaying character images so as to increase one by one, the variation of the performance mode may stepwise increase.

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 that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived 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 in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode. . For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has been in a big hit gaming state has a special electric player called a big prize opening or an attacking state in an open state, and a gaming state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player by making the winning of a game ball extremely easy. Provide continuously for a certain period of time.

  As such a gaming machine, based on the result of lottery whether or not to be a big hit executed at the time of starting winning, a mahjong game that is a continuous effect over a plurality of variable displays is performed. Then, what is controlled to a specific game state is proposed (for example, patent document 1).

JP 2004-173948 A

  According to the technique described in Patent Document 1, it is difficult to increase the expectation of the display result in variable display during execution of a mahjong game that cannot be completed. On the other hand, it is conceivable that the mahjong game is advanced in a short period of time in accordance with the display result of the variable display, so that the reconciliation is unsatisfactory.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enhances a sense of expectation with respect to each variable display display result without causing a player to feel uncomfortable.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a start area provided in the game area (for example, a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B). Based on the fact that a game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a second start winning opening, etc., a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) can be variably displayed and displayed. Variable display means for deriving the result (for example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B, the image display device 5 and the like) are provided, and a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol, which is predetermined as a display result of the identification information) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a finalized special symbol or a finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived. Information for determining whether or not to use the specific display result for variable display of identification information that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the start area. Reservation storage means (for example, first and second special figure reservation storage units 151A, for example) that can be stored as reservation information within the range of the upper limit storage number (for example, the first and second special figure reservation storage numbers are “4” or less, respectively) 151B and the like, and on the basis of the hold information read from the hold storage means when starting the variable display of the identification information, the start time for determining whether or not the variable display result of the identification information is the specific display result Based on the determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S240) and the determination result of the start time determination means, the variable display execution means (for example, the step of executing variable display of the identification information). The CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S112 and S113 after the processing of step S273) and the determination result based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area before the determination by the start time determination means Based on the determination result of the pre-start determination unit (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the winning random number determination process in step S212) and the determination result of the pre-start determination unit, the determination result is a target. Before the variable display is executed, the mode change effect execution means (for example, based on the process of step S745 based on the process of step S745) that executes the mode change effect (for example, the pre-reading notice effect of the character notice) is changed step by step. And the variable display that is the target of the determination result in the above-described aspect. Variable display corresponding to the aspect of the aspect change effect executed by the change effect execution means (for example, reach reach of any one of A reach, B reach, C reach, AB reach, AC reach, BC reach, ABC reach, etc.) Specific variable display execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S545 based on the process of step S748).

  According to such a configuration, before the variable display that is the object of determination by the pre-start determination unit is executed, the aspect change effect that changes the effect mode in a stepwise manner is executed, which is the target of the determination result. In the variable display, variable display corresponding to the effect mode of the mode change effect is executed. This makes it possible to execute variable display consistent with the mode change effect regardless of the number of the variable display hold information that is the target of the determination result is stored in the hold storage means. The feeling of expectation for the display result of each variable display can be enhanced without giving a sense of incongruity, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the aspect change effect execution means may increase the change amount of the effect aspect in the aspect change effect in a stepwise manner (for example, in FIG. 30A and step S745). (E.g., determining a character at a determination rate as shown in (B)).

  In such a configuration, the amount of change in the effect mode in the mode change effect increases stepwise, so that a decrease in expectation due to the progress of the mode change effect can be prevented, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the mode change effect execution means changes the mode by combining a plurality of types of effect contents (for example, character A, character B, character C, etc.) in a predetermined order. An effect mode in the effect may be changed in stages, and the specific variable display execution unit may execute variable display corresponding to the combination of the effect contents in the mode change effect executed by the mode change effect execution unit (for example, For example, performing a reach effect corresponding to the character being displayed as shown in FIG. 38).

  In such a configuration, the variable display corresponding to the combination of effect contents in the aspect change effect is executed, so that the player's interest in the aspect change effect and the variable display result can be increased, and the game entertainment can be improved. .

  (4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), as the variable display means, a first starting area (for example, a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A) is used as the variable display means. First variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a special symbol serving as the first special figure) and deriving a display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed. (For example, the first special symbol display device 4A) and the variable display means, the game medium is in the second start area (for example, the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B) among the start areas. A second variable display means (for example, a second special symbol) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a special symbol to be a second special symbol) that can be identified based on having passed, and for deriving a display result. Display device 4 Etc.), at least the holding storage means, and a game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11), at least the mode change effect execution means and the identification An effect device that includes variable display execution means, and executes effects (for example, variable display of decorative symbols) corresponding to variable display in the variable display means based on information (for example, effect control commands) from the game control means. For example, an effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12) for controlling the image display device 5 or the like, and the game control means increases the hold information stored in the hold storage means. Retained storage information (for example, first reserved memory number notification command, second reserved memory number notification command) , Etc.) and stored result information (for example, symbol designating command) indicating the determination result of the pre-start determining means. Determination result information transmission means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the command control process of step S17 based on the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413). It was not possible to normally receive hold storage information that can specify whether the hold information has increased based on the game medium passing through the first start area or the second start area of the start area. Effect restriction that restricts execution of the aspect change effect by the aspect change effect execution means Means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of S731 based on the determination of No by the process of S707) may be included.

  In such a configuration, when the information from the game control means based on the passage of the game medium through the start area cannot be normally received, the execution of the mode change effect is limited, so that the variable display It can prevent that the reliability of the aspect change effect which can be performed before performing falls.

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 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. 40 is a block diagram showing 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 random value determination process at the time of winning. 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 jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines prefetch notice 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 the effect determination process for character notice. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines the character to display. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of reach production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure for demonstrating the jackpot reliability according to a notice order and the contents of reach production. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in case a character notice is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in case a character notice is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines prefetch notice effect. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of the effect determination process for meter notices. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement when a meter notice is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in case an operation time notice is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in case an operation time notice is performed.

  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) and the like. 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 that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified 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. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  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 is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). 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). It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). 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.

  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. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. 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).

  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 starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant 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, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed.

  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 open normally. 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 will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  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 special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  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 big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. 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 winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the 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 ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second 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”).

  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, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state 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.

  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.

  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 the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game 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. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol. , The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. 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” or the like). 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). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0) that the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds may be set to a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (such as 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the number of executions of the round being the second round number less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  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 only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be 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 to be 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 “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message is displayed as an image, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect may be executed by super reach. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable 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.

  The notice effect may only include a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is to be notified. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called. For example, any one of a plurality of types of notice effects such as a change symbol notice, a character notice, and a hold display notice may be executed as the prefetch notice effect.

  The change symbol notice is preliminarily changed by changing a part or all of the final decorative symbols that are displayed at the final stop in the decorative symbol variable display to a special ornament symbol that is different from the normal ornament symbol symbol, or as a chance symbol symbol. By using a predetermined combination, the possibility of becoming a “big hit” in the variable display to be notified is notified. As an example, the decorative symbol that is finally stopped in the variable display that is executed before the variable display that is subject to the advance notice has a predetermined display color (for example, red) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative symbol in the normal state. By indicating a symbol such as a star shape, it is only necessary to notify that the possibility that the variable display result is a “big hit” is higher than usual.

  In the character advance notice, a predetermined character image is displayed during the variable display of the decorative design, thereby notifying the possibility of a “hit” in the variable display to be notified. In the character notice, each time the variable display is executed, the effect mode changes due to, for example, an increase in the number of displayed character images. Thus, the character notice may be a notice effect in which the aspect changes stepwise over a plurality of variable displays.

  The hold display advance notice is a variable display that is subject to advance notice by changing the display part that displays the special figure hold storage number in the start winning storage display area 5H to a display form different from the display form in the normal time. Predict the possibility of a big hit. As an example, variable display is possible by setting the display color in the display area for displaying the number of special figure reservations to be specified in a specific color (for example, gold or rainbow) different from the normal color (for example, blue) during normal times. What is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that a possibility that a result will be a "hit" is higher than usual. Moreover, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by setting the display pattern in the display part to a specific pattern (for example, a floral pattern, etc.) different from the normal time, or displaying a character different from the normal time on the display part. You may enable it to alert | report that possibility is higher than usual.

  The hold display advance notice is immediately executed at the timing when the start winning for the variable display to be notified is generated. On the other hand, the variable symbol advance notice and the countdown notice start the production from the variable display that starts after the start winning for the variable display to be the notice target occurs, and before the variable display that becomes the target of the notice effect starts. Are continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays.

  Note that it is not always necessary to execute the notice effect over a plurality of variable displays. For example, the notice effect is performed only once in the variable display immediately before the variable display targeted for the notice effect is started. Also good. Further, for example, the notice effect is started from the variable display before the variable display to be notified is started, and the notice effect is ended until the variable display executed immediately before the variable display to be notified. The notification effect may be executed even during variable display to be notified. Furthermore, it is not always necessary to continuously execute a plurality of variable displays. For example, a notice effect may be executed in a plurality of variable displays intermittently every other time or every second time.

  Examples of such pre-reading notice announcements include, in addition to the fluctuating symbol notice, character notice, and hold display notice, for example, based on the variable display result in the variable display to be noticed by executing an effect having a predetermined storyline. An effect that displays the result of the story may be executed. More specifically, a battle effect in which professional wrestling and soccer matches and enemy characters fight is performed, and if the variable display result is a “hit”, an effect of winning the game or battle is performed, and the variable display result is If it is “losing”, an effect of defeating the match or battle may be performed. Also, if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or if the variable display result is “small hit”, the game or battle will be drawn and continued. Also good. In addition, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in sequence over a plurality of variable displays. Alternatively, as a pre-reading notice effect, when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, immediately notifies whether or not the variable display result is a “hit” (determined notification) The effect of the one-shot notification mode may be executed.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without a reach effect, a predetermined normal big hit combination (“non-probability variable big hit combination) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations ”) Is displayed in a stopped manner. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “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”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is “normal”, or after the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations Among them, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “probability change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after that, probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. 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. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  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. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as the chance of opening may be displayed in a stopped manner. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. After that, a fixed decorative pattern (a fixed decorative pattern serving as a chance corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “surprise” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control may be performed together with the short time control.

  Based on the fact that the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached the predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  If the winning symbol is opened after the final decorative symbol composing the opening chance is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate” There is a case where it is controlled based on the short-term open big hit state, and a case where the small display game state is controlled based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. On the other hand, the winning winning opening is opened after the definite decorative symbols constituting the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols. The variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “exact” Only when it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state. Therefore, the confirmed decorative symbols that make up the opening chances correspond to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit gaming state, while the fixed decorative symbols of the reach combination are short-term open big hit states It corresponds to being controlled by.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations are displayed temporarily on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Medium ”,“ Right ”decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the same decorative symbols in the same state, and then fluctuate again. One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is displayed. A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

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

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol is variably displayed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

  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 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 in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types 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 pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (determination) of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

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

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is 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 (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H indicates 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 (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning. Further, the second reserved memory count notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory count when the second start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning.

  In this embodiment, a first start opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command for designating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is selected as the hold storage information is transmitted. At the same time, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) as to which range of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls as a winning determination result.

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 18), whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” based on the occurrence of the start winning. No, it is determined which range of determination values the random number MR3 for determining the jackpot type and the variation pattern type falls within. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small jackpot” and a value for designating the big hit type are set. Control to send. Further, a value for designating a range of a determined value in which the random value MR3 as the determination result is included in the EXT data of the variation category command is set, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, Based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

  As an example of the symbol designating command, the command C400H is the first symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”, and the command C401H is the variable display result “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. And the command C402H is the third symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and the command C403H is the variable symbol display result “big hit”. ”Is a fourth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the big hit type is“ surprise ”, and the command C404H is a fifth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is“ small hit ”. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designating command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

  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.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random number 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 some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

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

  The random 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”.

  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.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

  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, if each variation pattern type is configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols, etc. 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 variation patterns with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect (for example, whether it is super reach α or super reach β). Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern classification according to whether a predetermined variable display production is performed or not. 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 variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 can be specified from the setting of the variation pattern determination table 134 as shown in FIG. 11, for example. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 134, variation patterns to which a determination 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 an example of the configuration of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 7A and a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a special figure display is made depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination table 130B A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result decision table 130A and the second special figure display result decision table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, compared to when it is in a normal state or a short time state. Therefore, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30099”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit game state is controlled. In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a state (highly accurate high base state), frequent occurrence of a small hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a predetermined range of determination values different from the settings in the first special figure display result determination table 130A are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit”. Also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. In this way, when the high base state such as the short-time state or the probability change state is set, the proportion determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state may be lower than when the low base state such as the normal state or the short-time probability change state is used. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change” Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (the value in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, the decision value is not assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extended game .

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of determined values different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  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, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 9B, and FIG. The loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A shown in FIG. 10B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B shown in FIG.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and the variation pattern type determination This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. (Determined value) is assigned to any one of the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3, the variation pattern type CA4-1, and the variation pattern type CA4-2.

  In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the assignment of the decision value to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3 differs. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

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

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

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B are determined (predetermined) to set the special figure display result to “lost”, the variation pattern type Is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A 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 (during time reduction control) 133B is selected as a usage table corresponding to the fact that the time reduction control is performed, for example, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time reduction state. .

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B, the determined values are set to the respective variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for the respective variation pattern types are different from each other. There is an assigned part. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time shortening state.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 134 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 134 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 134, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to a single or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 included 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 supply 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 capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 12, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 12 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a 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 reservation storage unit 151A has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) 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), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. 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), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In addition, the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening, and the game ball passing (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  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.

  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, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used 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. Consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols Has been. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response 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.

  Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production. In this embodiment, when the character notice is executed as the pre-read notice effect, the reach effect is executed in the effect form corresponding to the effect form of the character notice that is changed stepwise. When the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state corresponding to the reach variation pattern or the big hit variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the reach effect corresponding to the effect mode of the character notice executed so far The reach effect control pattern may be set so as to be an aspect.

  FIG. 13A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating a lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. 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.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations 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. Further, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. 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. 13B 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 an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) 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. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer 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 the effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the effect lamp 9, a light emitting body such as a decoration LED, and a movable member included in the production model is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 14A is used as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 14A 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. Yes.

  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.

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 14B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening prize designation command or second starting opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command , And a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 14B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “5”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 14B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) each time variable symbol display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 14B, when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “5” is changed to the buffer number. The region is shifted to a region corresponding to “2” to “4”. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 14 (B), the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” cannot be normally received, and an example in which the pending storage number notification command is missed is shown. Has been. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 14B, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command should be stored is “0000 (H)”, corresponding to the buffer number “2”. It remains.

  Whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning command (start opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command and pending memory number notification command) stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A In addition, the type of the pre-reading notice effect when executing is determined. At this time, if the command at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistent, the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed until the variable information of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested). Limited to When a command for starting a prize is received during a period in which the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted (during pre-reading notice restriction), the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed at that reception timing. The determination information is set to “1” (or on state). In the case of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect of all aspects may not be executed for the pre-reading notice effect that targets the variable display corresponding to the start prize that occurred within a predetermined period. Alternatively, the pre-reading notice effect of some aspects may not be executed.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 15 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing 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. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 15 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 16 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by, for example, reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure hold storage numbers corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). 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.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, Is used to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation 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. 15 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Thereafter, 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. For this purpose (step S213). 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 in step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S213, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). 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. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 of FIG. 17 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 16, FIG. 19) described later. Whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”. In addition, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 16, FIG. 20) described later, determination of a variation pattern type that abstractly classifies the variable display mode of decorative symbols, and specific definition of variable display modes of decorative symbols are specified. The variation pattern to be determined is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is the random value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special figure display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Determine whether or not. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special graphic display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined on the side of the production control board 12 by the production control CPU 120 or the like whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice production. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first checks the state of the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, to check the current state 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.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S401, from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current Corresponding to the gaming state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S402). Thereafter, 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 S209 in FIG. 17 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value with each other. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step S403). S404). The CPU 103 executes processing similar to that in the case of the big hit determination range for the decision value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing in step S402. Thus, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “00H”.

  Subsequent to the process of step S405, a variation pattern type determination threshold value for losing is set according to the presence or absence of time reduction control in the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 (step S406). For example, when the time reduction control is not performed, “79”, “99”, “199”, “219”, and “229” are set as the variation pattern type determination threshold value for loss. Among these, “79” is the upper limit of the random value MR3 determined as the variation pattern type CA1-1 regardless of the total reserved storage number in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A shown in FIG. It is a value. Further, “99” is the upper limit value of the random value MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the variable display mode is “non-reach” when the total reserved storage number is “0” or “1”. Yes. “199” is the upper limit value of the random number MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the variable display mode is “non-reach” when the total reserved storage number is any of “2” to “4”. ing. “219” is the upper limit value of the random number MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the variable display mode is “non-reach” when the total reserved storage number is any of “5” to “8”. ing. “229” is the upper limit value of the random value MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the super reach reach effect is not executed regardless of the total number of reserved storage. As described above, the variation pattern type determination threshold specifies a range of determination values including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and among a plurality of types of variation categories set in advance according to the variation pattern type, etc. This is a determination value set to determine which is determined. In this embodiment, at least when the variable display result is “losing”, a variable category that is a variable display mode of “non-reach” is provided in common regardless of the total stored storage number, and based on the random value MR3. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not it is determined as such a variation category.

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Is set for transmission (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “04H”. Subsequent to the process of step S407, a variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits is set (step S408). For example, in the process of step S408, “251” is set as the variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits. Here, “251” is the maximum value in the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR3 is always a value equal to or less than the variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits. That is, it is determined that only one variation category is provided according to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”, and the variation category is determined.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds according to the fluctuation special figure corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process in step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410). As an example, when it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change”, the EXT data in the symbol designating command is set to “01H”, and it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change”. For example, if it is determined that the EXT data in the symbol designating command is “02H” and the jackpot type is determined to be “surprise”, a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “03H” is set. That's fine. Subsequent to the process of step S410, a variation pattern type determination threshold value is set according to the determination result of the process of step S409 (step S411).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S406, S408, and S411, using the variation pattern type determination threshold set in each process and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, The variation category corresponding to the range of the determined value including the random value MR3 is determined (step S412).

  In addition, instead of setting a predetermined variation pattern type determination threshold by the processing of steps S406, S408, and S411, one of the variation pattern type determination tables as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is set. Alternatively, it may be determined which variation pattern type is determined as the variation category. Then, after setting for transmitting the variation category command according to the determination result in the process of step S412 to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18, even when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the variation category is a range of determination values including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Judgment is made. On the other hand, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination of the variation category may not be performed. In this case, a symbol designating command corresponding to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is transmitted, and the variation pattern type when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is used. A variation category command that comprehensively indicates this may be transmitted.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 17 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18, the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18 is executed in step S212 after executing the process of step S211 in FIG. Thus, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 18 are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 17 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 15 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first start condition Or when the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory count notification command (first hold) Four commands called a storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 16, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, variation is performed using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Processing for determining the pattern type as one of a plurality of types, and processing for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type Etc. are included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed as follows. It includes processing for determining the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols using MR4.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response to the big hit type of “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” and the upper prize is set to the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “15 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the presentation device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 16 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). 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.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed in preference to the special game using the first special figure. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be determined.

  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 either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table. Further, 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 assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small 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 the variable display such as a special figure game is started is a normal state or a short time state, the game state is indicated in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the normal state or the short time state 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 table data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state, the game state is determined in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the case of the probability variation state is selected as the special determination data, and the 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 big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is changed to “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is determined which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. 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 may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

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

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained 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, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, “7” corresponding to the big hit type determination result in step S244 are displayed. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Also, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S250), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 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. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 16 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, 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). ). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263). ).

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

  When the small hit flag is off in step S264 (step S264; No), for example, by determining whether or not the short-time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, the gaming state is definitely changed. It is determined whether or not the time-shortening control is performed in the state or the time-shortening state (step S266). When the time reduction control is not being performed (step S266; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A is selected and set as a use table for determining any of the plurality of variation pattern types. (Step S267). When time-shortening control is being performed in step S266 (step S266; Yes), the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time-shortening control) 133B is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S266). S268). When either one of the processes of steps S267 and 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 any of the processes in steps S263, S265, S267, and S268, the usage table is updated based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation, for example. By referring to the set variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (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 small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B and determine the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned. . In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine the variation pattern type prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are OFF, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is set to “reach” by determining the variation pattern type in the process of step S269. 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 134 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 134 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 | holding information 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 first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. 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 second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. 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.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S274, each time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. The designation command, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Become. 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, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 21 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. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 16, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated 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). , It is specified whether the big hit type is "non-probability change", "probability change", or "surprise change". At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (step S323). When it is determined that the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S323; No), setting for starting the probability change control is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the on state.

  When it is determined in step S323 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S323; Yes), after executing the process of step S324, the setting for starting the time reduction control is performed (step S325). . For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the on state, and sets a predetermined initial count value (for example, “100”, etc.) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control to the number of time reductions. Set to counter. If the big hit type is “Sudden”, depending on whether or not the short-time control was performed before the short-term open big hit state, whether or not the setting to start the short-time control is made different. Also good. In addition, when the big hit type is “probability change”, the initial setting of the time reduction count value is not performed, and both the probability change control and the time reduction control continue until the next special chart display result becomes “big hit”. It may be set to be performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S326), and then the big hit end processing is ended.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 22 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, 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 of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in the rendering model, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect 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 indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 22 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first receives the command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis process is terminated.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; Yes), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first start opening prize designation command. (Step S502). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; Yes), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. That's fine.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S504). If it is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; Yes), the second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; No), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step S508). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; Yes), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If the received command is not the first reserved memory number notification command in step S508 (step S508; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S510). When the command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; Yes), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). .

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; Yes), the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; Yes), or steps S503, S505, S509, and S511. After executing any of the above processes, the received command is stored at the head of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer 194A (step S512), and the process returns to the step S501.

  In addition, when the pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with the variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command), the pending storage is performed. The number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning receiving command buffer 194A.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; No), after making settings according to other received commands (step S513), the process returns to step S501.

  An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning occurs, such as a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number notification command, is also referred to as a command at the time of starting winning. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, which are production control commands for specifying that the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number have increased, can be recognized. Also called stored information. The on-hold storage information includes a start opening prize designation command. When a start winning occurs, based on the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3, etc., the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination result of the big hit type The symbol designation command and the variation category command, which are production control commands for designating the variation category determination result, are also referred to as determination result information. Note that when receiving commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the received command is any one of a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. May be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area. When receiving each received command separately, the storage area of the received received command is blank, and only some effect control commands to be received as one set are excessively stored.

  As a specific example, when one of a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command is received, whether the first reserved memory count notification waiting time or the second reserved memory count notification waiting time has elapsed. Determine whether. At this time, if these waiting times have not elapsed, it is determined that the command corresponding to the start port winning designation command can be received within the normal reception period, and the start port already stored in the start winning time reception command buffer 194A is stored. The received command is stored in association with the winning designation command. On the other hand, if any one of the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the reserved memory number notification command is received, if the first reserved memory number notification waiting time and the second reserved memory number notification waiting time have elapsed, If the winning designation command is missing or cannot be received within the normal receiving period, the received command may be stored in association with the new buffer number in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 22 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice determination process for determining presence / absence of a prefetch notice effect and an effect mode (step S161). 25 and 26 are flowcharts showing an example of the prefetch notice determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the prefetch notice determination process shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S701 in FIG. 25). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the commands at the time of starting winning (step S702). For example, it is received by confirming whether at least one of the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command or the reserved memory count notification command is newly stored in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A. Can determine the presence or absence of commands. If no command has been newly received (step S702; No), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S702 that there is a reception command (step S702; Yes), it is determined whether or not a prefetch notice effect is already being executed (step S703). For example, in the process of step S703, it may be determined that the prefetching notice effect is being executed when the prefetching notice execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on. The pre-reading notice execution flag is set to an on state when any one of a plurality of types of prefetching notice effects is executed. A plurality of pre-reading notice execution flags may be provided in correspondence with a plurality of types of prefetching notice effects.

  In this embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the already determined effect mode so that the process for executing the pre-reading notice effect is not further performed. On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the winning determination result that the variable display mode is determined to be “non-reach”, the winning determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” When the winning determination result indicating that the variation pattern with super reach is determined is obtained, the pre-reading notice effect being executed may be switched to the super reach or jackpot notice effect.

  Further, for example, when a pre-reading notice effect that can be executed redundantly with other notice effects is being executed, such as a pre-reading notice effect of “hold display notice”, the pre-reading notice effect may be further executed. Alternatively, the pre-reading notice effect may be further executed regardless of the effect of the pre-reading notice effect that has already been executed.

  If the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed in step S703 (step S703; No), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice restriction that restricts the execution of the prefetch notice effect is being executed (step S704). If it is determined in step S704 that the pre-reading notice is not being restricted (step S704; No), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in the time-saving control with the time-saving control (high base state) (step S705).

  If the time reduction control is not being performed in step S705 (step S705; No), the order and contents of the received commands based on the occurrence of the start winning are checked (step S706), and it is determined whether or not the reception was successful. (Step S707). In the process of step S707, for example, whether or not the received commands at the start winning prize are in order, whether or not all the received commands have been received without omission, whether the contents of the symbol designation command and the variable category command are consistent, Whether or not the contents of the oral winning designation command and the stored memory number notification command are consistent is confirmed, and if any one of them is denied, it may be determined that the reception was not successful. In addition, it is not limited to what determines that abnormality has occurred when any one is denied. For example, it may be determined that abnormality has occurred when any two are denied. Alternatively, when all are denied, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S707 that the signal has been received normally (step S707; Yes), the previous variation category command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is checked (step S708), and read ahead. It is determined whether or not the category is a variable category in which a notice effect can be executed (step S709). For example, in the process of step S708, the variation category designated by the variation category command received by the previous winning category received command buffer 194A received one time before the latest variation category command is read. In the process of step S709, the variable category corresponding to the variable display mode of “non-reach” is all designated by the read result of the variable category in step S708, and this is a variable category in which the pre-reading notice effect can be executed. Can be determined. In this way, in each variable display until the variable display to be notified is started, the pre-read notification effect can be executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the reach effect from being executed in the middle of the pre-reading notice effect and the continuity of the pre-reading notice effect from being impaired. Note that, for example, for the pre-reading notice effect in which the continuity of the effect is not impaired even if the reach effect is executed, such as the pre-reading notice effect of the “hold display notice”, regardless of the variable category specified by the variable category command, It may be determined that the prefetch notice effect can be executed.

  When it is determined in step S709 that the category is a variable category in which the prefetching notice effect can be executed (step S709; Yes), the presence or absence of the prefetching notice effect indicating whether or not the prefetching notice effect is executed and The type of prefetching notice effect (prefetching notice type) is determined (step S710). As an example, in the process of step S710, a pre-reading notice type determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence and type of the pre-reading notice effect. In the pre-reading notice type determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for determining the pre-reading notice type according to the specified content of the variable category command sent based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be notified (Decision value) is a determination result of “no advance notice execution” corresponding to the case where the pre-reading notice effect is not executed, or “variable symbol notice”, “character notice”, “hold display notice” when the pre-read notice effect is executed. It is only necessary to be assigned to a plurality of prefetching notice types. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetching notice type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for prefetching notice type determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Thus, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice type may be determined.

  In the process of step S710, for example, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice type may be decided at a decision ratio as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 27A, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the pre-reading are made according to the special figure holding memory number (the first special figure holding memory number or the second special figure holding memory number) and the variation category. The decision rate of the notice type is different.

  As a specific example, if the fluctuation category is “Non-reach common”, “Other loss”, or “Small hit”, “No advance notice execution” is determined as the number of special figure hold memory increases. The ratio becomes higher. Note that the “non-reach common” variation category is a variation category corresponding to a case where the variable display mode is “non-reach” regardless of the total number of reserved storage. On the other hand, if the fluctuation category is either “super-reach common” or “big hit”, the ratio determined as “no notice execution” decreases as the number of special figure reservations increases. Note that the variation category “common to super reach” is a variation category corresponding to the case where the reach variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect of super reach is used regardless of the total number of reserved memories. With this setting, as the number of pre-reading notice effects over multiple variable displays increases, the possibility of super reach reach effects and the possibility of variable display results in “big hits” increase. Can increase the expectation of the person.

  The pre-reading notice type of “character notice” can be determined only when the variation category is “common for super reach” or “big hit” if the special figure holding storage number is “4”. Therefore, when the pre-reading notice effect of the character notice is executed over four variable displays, the possibility of the variable display result being a “big hit” is significantly increased, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  The setting of the determination ratio for executing the prefetching notice effect in step S710 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 27A, and execution of the prefetching notice effect over a plurality of variable displays is performed for some or all of the prefetching notice effects. Any setting that increases the possibility that a game value advantageous to the player is given as the number of times increases will suffice. Alternatively, when the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is under probability variation control with probability variation control, it is determined to execute the predetermined prefetch notice effect at a higher rate than in the normal state where probability variation control is not being performed. You may set so. Alternatively, when the production mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the specific production mode among the plurality of modes, it is decided to execute the predetermined pre-reading notice production at a higher rate than in the normal production mode corresponding to the normal time. You may set so.

  Note that when the game state is a big hit game state or a small hit game state, it may be limited not to execute the prefetch notice effect. Whether or not the game state is a big hit gaming state can be determined, for example, in accordance with whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “6” or “7”. Further, whether or not the game state is a small hit game state can be determined, for example, corresponding to whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “4” or “5”.

  On the other hand, even when the gaming state is the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the prefetch notice effect may be made executable. For example, after receiving a start winning command based on the occurrence of a start winning, when the number of executions of a round in the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, “10”), the command is stored in the start winning received command buffer 194A. It may be determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed by reading the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed during the round. In this case, as a pre-reading notice effect, for example, an effect of a one-notification notification mode that definitely notifies that the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the end of the current big hit gaming state is executed. Alternatively, only the pre-reading notice effect similar to the hold display notice may be executed.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S710 shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not “no advance notice execution” is executed (step S711). At this time, if it is other than “no notice execution” (step S711; No), it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the pre-read notice effect of “hold display notice” (step S712).

  If it is determined in step S712 that the pre-reading notice effect of “hold display notice” is to be executed (step S712; Yes), the latest start opening prize designation command stored in the start prize reception command buffer 194A is the first. It is determined whether it is a 1 start opening winning designation command (step S713). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S713; Yes), it corresponds to the fact that the special figure game using the first special figure is newly held as the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H. After performing control to update the display part in a predetermined notice display mode (step S714), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  For example, in the process of step S714, the display color in the display portion that displays the first special figure reserved storage number in the start winning storage display area 5H so as to be specified is different from the predetermined color (for example, blue) at the normal time. It is only necessary to be able to report the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” by using (for example, gold or rainbow). At this time, the notice display mode may be determined as one of a plurality of modes at a different rate depending on the variation category specified by the variation category command. More specifically, when a variable category whose variable display result is “big hit” is specified, a specific mode (for example, rainbow color) of the plurality of modes is higher at a higher rate than when other variable categories are specified. (Display color) may be determined. Thereby, the notice display mode in the hold display notice becomes a specific mode, so that the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than usual, and the player's expectation can be enhanced. .

  If it is determined in step S713 that the command is not the first start opening prize designation command (step S713; No), a special figure game using the second special figure is newly displayed as a hold display in the start prize storage display area 5H. After the control to update the display part corresponding to being held in the predetermined notice display mode (step S715), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated. By executing the processing of steps S713 to S715, when the hold display notice is executed as the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect is immediately started at the timing when the start prize is generated and the command at the start prize is received. be able to.

  If it is determined in step S712 that a pre-reading notice effect other than “hold display notice” is to be executed (step S712; No), it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute a pre-reading notice effect of “character notice”. (Step S716). At this time, if it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect of “character notice” is to be executed (step S716; Yes), for example, among the symbol designation command and the variable category command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. The received command data corresponding to the variable display that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S717). The effect control CPU 120 stores the symbol designation command and the variation category command data read from the start winning reception command buffer 194A in a notice target data buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example, and saves it. Good.

  If it is determined in step S716 that “fluctuation symbol notice” is executed instead of “character notice” (step S716; No), after the processing in step S717 is executed, the number of special figure hold memories is stored in the notice remaining number counter. Is set as the initial count value (step S718), and the remaining number of executions of the pre-reading notice effect is set. Further, for example, a setting corresponding to the fact that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed, such as setting the pre-reading notice execution flag to the on state, is performed (step S719).

  In the process of step S718, if the count initial value is set according to whether or not the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. Good. For example, if the special game is executed in the order in which the start prizes are generated, regardless of whether the special game uses the first special figure or the second special figure, the total number of reserved memories is displayed in advance. What is necessary is just to set as a count initial value of a frequency counter. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the variable display to be notified is the special figure using the second special figure. If it is performed in correspondence with the game, the second special figure holding storage number is set as the count initial value of the notice remaining number counter. In this case, if the variable display to be notified is performed in correspondence with the special game using the first special figure, the total reserved memory number is set as the initial count value of the remaining notice counter.

  After the process of step S719 is executed, it is determined whether or not the latest start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first starting opening winning designation command (step S720). If it is determined in step S703 that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed (step S703; Yes), or if it is determined in step S704 that the pre-reading notice is being restricted (step S704; Yes), step When it is determined in S705 that the time-shortening control is being performed (step S705; Yes), when it is determined in step S709 that it is not a variable category capable of executing the prefetching notice effect (step S709; No), or step Even when it is determined in S711 that “no advance notice is executed” (step S711; Yes), the process proceeds to step S720.

  If it is the first start opening winning designation command in step S720 (step S720; Yes), the special game using the first special figure is newly held as the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H. After performing control to update the corresponding display part in the normal display mode (step S721), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S720 that the command is not the first start opening winning designation command (step S720; No), the special game using the second special figure as the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H. After performing control to update the display part corresponding to the newly held in the normal display mode (step S722), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S707 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally (step S707; No), the latest command stored in the start command receiving command buffer 194A is confirmed, and at least the start opening prize is received. It is determined whether or not a command other than the designated command (symbol designation command, variation category command and pending storage number notification command) has been received (step S723 in FIG. 26). At this time, the missing command is only the start opening winning designation command (the first starting opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command), and other symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and reserved memory number notifications. If the commands are stored in order and the contents of the symbol designating command and the variation category command are consistent, there is a possibility that the accuracy can be ensured to some extent.

  If it is determined in step S723 that at least a command other than the start opening winning designation command has been received (step S723; Yes), the variation category command up to the previous time stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Is checked (step S724), and it is determined whether or not the category is a variable category capable of executing the prefetching notice effect (step S725). In the processes of steps S724 and S725, as in the processes of steps S708 and S709 shown in FIG. 25, the fluctuations received one time before the latest fluctuation category command and stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. If the variation category corresponding to the variable display mode of “non-reach” is all designated by the result of reading the category command, it may be determined that the variation category can execute the pre-reading notice effect. If it is determined in step S725 that the category is a variable category in which the pre-reading notice effect can be executed (step S725; Yes), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in the probability variation control with the probability variation control ( Step S726).

  If it is determined that the probability variation control is not being performed in step S726 (step S726; No), the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice type are determined (step S727). In the process of step S727, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice type may be decided at a decision ratio as shown in FIG. 27B, for example.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 27B, when the variable display mode is “non-reach” regardless of the total reserved storage number, the variation category corresponding to “non-reach common”, “non-reach” In addition to “reach common”, it is possible to determine the pre-reading notice type of “pending display notice” only when the variable display result is “various” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing”. As a result, if the command at the start winning prize is not received normally, the pre-reading notice effect can be executed only when the variable display result is “losing”, and the frequency of execution of the pre-reading notice effect is excessively reduced. Can be prevented. Note that even when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the pre-reading notice effect may be set to be executable at a low rate. Alternatively, when the command at the time of starting winning is not normally received, it may be limited so that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed.

  Based on the determination made in the process of step S727, it is determined whether or not “no advance notice execution” is performed without executing the prefetch notice effect (step S728). At this time, if it is other than “no notice execution” (step S728; No), the remaining number of executions of the pre-reading notice effect is set by setting the total number of reserved memories as the initial count value in the notice remaining number counter (step S729). Set. Further, for example, a setting corresponding to the fact that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed, such as setting the pre-reading notice execution flag to the on state, is performed (step S730). If these settings are not necessary when the pre-reading notice effect of “hold display notice” is executed, the processes of steps S729 and S730 may be skipped.

  In step S723, if there is a command that could not be received other than the start opening prize designation command (step S723; No), it is not a variable category in which a pre-reading notice effect can be executed in step S725. When it is determined (step S725; No), when it is determined at step S726 that probability variation control is being performed (step S726; Yes), or when it is determined at step S728 that there is no advance notice (step S728). ; Yes), the undetermined information is set corresponding to the latest command in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S731). For example, a storage area for undetermined information may be provided for each buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the undetermined information for the buffer number corresponding to the latest command may be set to “1” (or ON state). .

  After executing one of the processes of steps S730 and S731, a display portion indicating the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number is set as a predetermined display as a hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H. The display portion corresponding to the newly held state is changed to the abnormal display mode (step S732). Even if the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command) cannot be received normally, the reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second Since the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified if the hold memory number notification command) can be normally received, the hold display can be updated in the normal display mode. Good. The abnormal display mode differs from the normal display mode or the notice display mode in that some or all of the display color, display shape, display character, etc. of the display area are different, causing a missed command at the start winning prize. It suffices to be able to notify that it is recognizable. While only the display part corresponding to the newly reserved state is set as the abnormal display form, the display form in the other display parts may not be changed. When it is determined in the process of step S727 that the pre-reading notice type of “holding notice notice” is determined, it is possible to recognize both that the notice notice is being held and that the command at the time of start winning has been missed. It suffices if it can be notified. Alternatively, when the pre-reading notice type of “hold display notice” is determined in the process of step S727, the process similar to steps S713 to S715 shown in FIG. 25 is executed without executing the process of step S732. The hold display may be updated in a predetermined notice display mode.

  After executing the processing of step S732, for example, after setting the pre-reading notice restriction, such as setting the pre-reading notice restriction flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like to the on state (step S733), the prefetching is performed. The notice determination process ends.

  In such a pre-reading notice determination process, after determining that the command at the time of starting winning is not normally received in step S707 in FIG. 25, it is possible to normally receive other than the starting opening winning designation command in step S723 in FIG. When it is determined that there is a missing command, the process of step S710 shown in FIG. 25 or the process of step S727 shown in FIG. 26 is not executed, so that the prefetching notice effect is not executed. Thus, for example, when the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information for specifying that the increase in the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has been recognized cannot be normally received. The execution of the pre-reading notice effect can be restricted.

  In addition, when only the start opening prize designation command is missing, when only the reserved memory number notification command is missing, or when the starting entry prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command are not consistent, You may restrict | limit so that a prefetch notice effect may not be performed. That is, it is only necessary to be able to limit the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when the reserved memory information that specifies whether the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased can be recognized. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, a part or all of the reserved memory information that specifies which of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number has increased, such as a start opening prize designation command and a reserved memory number notification command, can be recognized. When it is missed, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed until the execution of variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is completed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect and the variable display result from being inconsistent and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when a part or all of the determination result information such as a symbol designation command or a variable category command that designates the determination result when the start winning is generated is recognizable, the execution of the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage ends. Up to this point, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect and the variable display result from being inconsistent, so that the player does not feel distrust.

  For example, when a part of judgment result information such as a symbol designation command or a variation category command is missed, even if the judgment result can be recognized by other judgment result information, the pre-reading notice effect based on the judgment result is not executed. You may restrict | limit. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when judgment results that can be recognized from multiple pieces of judgment result information such as symbol designation commands and variable category commands are not consistent, it is limited not to execute a pre-reading notice effect based on a judgment result that can be recognized by any judgment result information. May be. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, when the high base state in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is performed, You may restrict | limit so that the pre-reading notice effect based on generation | occurrence | production of the start prize (1st start prize) by the game ball having passed (entry) 1 start prize opening may not be performed. When the high opening control is being performed, it is possible to continue to execute the special game using the second special figure that is preferentially executed by passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening. . Therefore, the execution of the prefetching notice effect is started based on the hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure before the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the prefetching notice effect is continuously executed even after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Then, the variable display can be continuously executed many times in a state where the hold data or the like whose variable display result is “big hit” is held, and can be changed by executing the special figure game using the second special figure. The display result is “big hit”, and the gambling of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be remarkably improved because the game is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state. Further, while recognizing that the variable display result is “big hit” in the special game using the first special figure, the player repeatedly passes (enters) the game ball to the second start winning opening and makes the second special game. Depending on whether the special figure game using the figure is repeatedly executed or the special figure game using the first special figure is executed without passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening, the variable display result is “ There is a possibility that the timing at which the game is set to “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state may be greatly changed depending on the skill of the player. Therefore, by limiting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the first start prize when in the high base state, the variable display result becomes “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. It is possible to ensure sound gameability by preventing the player from recognizing the possibility.

  In addition to this, for example, when part or all of the reserved memory information such as the start opening prize designation command or the reserved memory count notification command is missed in the high base state, the determination such as the symbol designation command or the variable category command is performed. Even if the result information is normally received, it may be limited not to execute the prefetch notice effect. This prevents the player from recognizing that the variable display result may be a “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. Can be secured.

  On the other hand, for example, when a part of reserved memory information such as a start opening prize designation command or a reserved memory number notification command is missed, it may be permitted to execute at least a part of the prefetch notice effect. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  For example, when a part of the determination result information such as a symbol designation command or a variation category command is missed, it may be permitted to execute at least a part of the pre-reading notice effect. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  Alternatively, for example, when determination results that can be recognized from a plurality of pieces of determination result information such as a symbol designation command and a variation category command do not match, it may be permitted to execute at least a part of the prefetch notice effect. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  After executing the pre-reading notice effect determination process in step S161 shown in FIG. 24, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, the following processes in steps S170 to S177 are performed. Select one of them and execute it.

  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 determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine are included.

  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 corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like.

  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 processing, 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 pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. 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 display 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. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 24 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a change start notice determination process (step S521). In the change start notice determination process, when the prefetch notice restriction is restricted so as not to execute the prefetch notice effect, the restriction is released based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the prefetch notice effect can be executed.

  As an example, the current game state is not in the time-saving control with the time-saving control, and the starting winning prizes stored effectively corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8” in the receiving command buffer 194A at the starting winning prize, respectively. For example, clearing the prefetching notice restriction flag, for example, by clearing the prefetching notice restriction flag, on the condition that all the orders and contents have been received correctly, may be released. . In addition, if there is undecided information, it is a condition that the category is a variation category in which a pre-reading notice effect can be executed based on the variation category command up to the previous time, or that the current gaming state is not under probability variation control with certain variation control. In addition, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice type may be determined.

  If it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed in the change start notice determining process in step S521, the pre-reading notice type of “fluctuating symbol notice” can be determined, while “character notice” or “hold display notice” is determined. The pre-reading notice type may not be determined.

  Character notice is a notice effect in which the effect mode changes step by step over a plurality of variable displays, and for a variable display in which undetermined information is set at the start of variable display with the restriction of the pre-read notice effect When executed retroactively, there is a risk that an unnatural effect such as displaying a character image from a variable display on the way may occur. Therefore, when the variable display with the restriction of the pre-reading notice effect is started, the determination ratio of the pre-reading notice type may be set so that it is not decided as the pre-reading notice type of “character notice”.

  When the display of the hold display notice is executed retroactively with respect to the variable display for which the undetermined information is set at the start of the variable display for which the restriction of the pre-reading notice effect is released, it is already displayed in the normal display mode in the start winning memory display area 5H. The displayed display part is changed from the middle to the notice display mode, which may result in an unnatural effect. Therefore, when the variable display with the restriction of the pre-reading notice effect is started, the determination ratio of the pre-reading notice type may be set so that the pre-reading notice type of the “hold display notice” is not decided. It should be noted that the determination ratio may be set so that it can also be determined as the pre-reading notice type of “character notice” or “hold display notice” if there is no risk of unnatural effects.

  In the change start notice determination process in step S521, the pre-reading notice effect with the variable display corresponding to the latest hold information among the hold information for which the undetermined information is “1” (or on state) is set as the notice target. The presence / absence and the prefetch notice type may be determined. Alternatively, when there is a plurality of hold information whose undetermined information is “1” (or on state), the presence / absence of a pre-reading notice effect and a pre-reading notice type with a variable display corresponding to each hold information as a notice target It may be possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect with any variable display as a notice object. In this way, it is only necessary to be able to execute the pre-reading notice effect with the variable display based on the start winning that occurred during the pre-reading notice restriction being the notice target.

  After executing the change start notice determination process in step S521, the effect control CPU 120 reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. Is determined (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area 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 for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S524, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. In addition, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area 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 S522 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S526; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes by referring to the above. When either the variation pattern PC1-4 or the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same processing as in step S525, the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is executed. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite design which becomes.

  When it is determined in step S526 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S526; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by the 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 change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the multiple types of normal symbols is selected and determined as a definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, a character notice effect determination process is performed (step S529). The character announcement effect determination process includes a process for determining various effect modes corresponding to the case where the pre-reading notice effect as the character notice is executed.

  After the character announcement effect determination process is executed in step S529, an effect execution setting during other variable display is performed (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, a setting for executing the changing notice effect different from the prefetch notice effect may be performed. The changing notice effect is a notice effect that notifies the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” during the variable display of the decorative symbol executed corresponding to the special figure game for which the start condition is satisfied. Good.

  As the changing notice effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, alarm sound, chime sound, siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of variable display. Among the effects of the aspect and the effects of the aspect in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by executing the effect of a predetermined aspect including a part or all of it. An effect of a one-shot notification mode in which this is immediately notified (definitely notified) may be executed. Alternatively, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed as the changing notice effect.

  As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, for example, a setting may be made to execute a predetermined aspect for liveliness. More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect in a predetermined mode such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines or an effect in which a predetermined effect image to be a mini character is displayed.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). 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. For example, when a setting for executing a character notice is made, a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the setting may be selected.

  After executing the process of step S531, 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 S532). . Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). 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 S531, 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 S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the character notice effect determination process executed in step S529 of FIG. In the character notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a prefetch notice effect for character notice is being executed (step S741). S741; No), the character announcement effect determination process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S741 that the character notice is being executed (step S741; Yes), the character display information stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is read (step S742). The character display information may be information that can be stored in a character display information buffer provided in, for example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 and that can specify the character image displayed in the pre-reading notice effect of the character notice.

  Based on the character display information read out in the process of step S742, it is determined whether or not all characters already displaying all the character images that can be displayed in the character notice are being displayed (step S743). At this time, if it is determined that all characters are not being displayed (step S743; No), the data of the symbol designation command and the variable category command corresponding to the variable display to be notified of the character notice is read (step S744). . The data read in the process of step S744 may be data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 such as the notice target data buffer when the process of step S717 shown in FIG. 25 is executed.

  After executing the process of step S744, a character image to be displayed corresponding to the current variable display is determined (step S745). At this time, a predetermined ratio corresponding to the character image being displayed that is specified from the character display information read out by the process of step S742 or the determination result of the variable display that is the target of notice specified from the data read out of the process of step S744 Thus, it is only necessary to determine which of the plurality of character images prepared in advance is to be displayed.

  As an example, when the variable display result in the variable display to be notified is “big hit”, the processing in step S745 is performed at the determination ratio shown in FIG. The character image to be determined may be determined. As another example, when the variable category in the variable display to be notified is “super-reach common” and the super-reach reach effect is executed regardless of the total number of reserved memories, the process of step S745 is performed as shown in FIG. It is only necessary to determine the character image to be displayed corresponding to the current variable display at the determination ratio as shown in (B).

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, when the character image is not displayed yet and the displayed character is “None”, the ratio at which the display determination character is determined to be the character A is , It is higher when the notice target is “big hit” than when the notice target is “super reach common”. The display determination character indicates a character image determined to be displayed corresponding to the current variable display. On the other hand, when the character being displayed is “None”, the ratio of the character to be determined to be the character C to be determined is the “big hit” when the notice target is “super reach common”. It will be higher than there is. In addition, when the notice target is “big hit”, the ratio of the display determined character to be determined as the character A is the highest, and the determined ratio becomes lower as the characters B and C become. With such a setting, when the character A is first displayed in the pre-reading notice effect of the character notice, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (the big hit reliability) than when other characters are displayed. ) Becomes higher.

  30A and 30B, when the character B is displayed before the character C, compared to when the character C is displayed before the character B, Big hit reliability increases. The setting of the ratio for determining the character to be displayed this time in step S745 is not limited to that shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B. For example, the ratio is determined in advance in a predetermined order such as character A → character B → character C. When the character is displayed, any setting may be used as long as the big hit reliability is higher than when another character is displayed. That is, it is only necessary to set the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” according to the order of the effect mode that changes step by step in the pre-reading notice effect and the content of the change.

  In the process of step S745, when the character to be displayed this time is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, variable display to be notified is started in the pre-reading notice effect of the character notice. Each time the variable display is executed a plurality of times before the display, the character images are displayed in combination so as to increase one by one, whereby the effect mode in the pre-reading notice effect changes stepwise. That is, the change amount of the effect mode in the pre-reading notice effect of the character notice increases step by step every time variable display is executed. In addition, a plurality of types of effect contents such as a plurality of character images are displayed in combination in a predetermined order each time variable display is executed, thereby changing the effect mode in the pre-reading notice effect step by step.

  When the notice target is not “big hit” or “super-reach common”, a different effect image from the characters A, B, and C may be displayed. The effect image displayed at this time may be a mini character or the like displayed for liveliness, for example, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”. Alternatively, in the process of step S710 illustrated in FIG. 25, when the variation category is “non-reach common”, “other loss”, or “small hit”, the pre-reading notice type of “character notice” is determined. The determination ratio may be set so as not to occur.

  After executing the process of step S745, the character display information is updated (step S746). At this time, the stored data in the character display information buffer may be updated by adding information indicating that the character image determined by the process of step S745 can be specified.

  If it is determined in step S743 that all characters are being displayed (step S743; Yes), or after the process of step S746 is executed, whether or not a reach effect is executed corresponding to the current variable display. Is determined (step S747). If it is determined that the reach effect is executed (step S747; Yes), the reach effect effect mode corresponding to the displayed character is set (step S748).

  As shown in FIG. 5, among the plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance, for example, a fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed, special map fluctuation effect control corresponding to each As a pattern, a plurality of reach effect control patterns may be prepared in advance for different reach effect modes depending on the character preview effect mode. FIG. 31 shows the reach effect according to the presence / absence of the character notice and the displayed character for the change pattern PB3-1 and the change pattern PB5-1 in which the reach effect of super reach α is executed among the change patterns shown in FIG. An example of setting is shown.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 31, reach effect control patterns for executing A reach to C reach are provided corresponding to the case where the displayed character is any one of characters A to C, respectively. . In addition, a reach effect control pattern for executing AB reach, BC reach, and AC reach is provided corresponding to the case where two of the characters A to C are displayed in combination as the displayed characters. It has been. Further, a reach effect control pattern for executing ABC reach is provided corresponding to the case where all of characters A to C are displayed in combination as the displayed characters.

  The reach effect content (effect mode) by each reach effect control pattern is the effect content corresponding to the combination of the character images displayed in the pre-reading notice effect of the character notice. Thereby, according to the effect aspect which changes in steps in the pre-reading notice effect of a character notice, the effect aspect in a reach effect can be varied. In addition, as the effect mode in the character notice, the effect mode in the reach effect may be varied depending on not only the combination of the character images but also the display order of the character images.

  As for the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach β is executed, the reach effect control for setting the reach effect mode that differs depending on the effect mode of the character notice in the same manner as the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach α is executed. It is sufficient that a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. In the variation pattern in which the normal reach is executed when the variable display result is “big hit”, for example, the character displayed in the pre-reading notice effect as the effect content corresponding to the combination of the character images displayed in the pre-reading notice effect of the character notice A plurality of reach effect control patterns for cut-in display of effect images corresponding to image combinations may be prepared in advance.

  Alternatively, even if the variable display result is “big hit”, if the variation pattern is that the reach of the normal reach is executed with the variable display subject to the announcement based on the variation category, the pre-reading announcement effect of the character announcement is executed. The determination ratio of the prefetch notice type may be set so as not to be performed. In other words, among the multiple types of reach effects, the pre-reading notice effect of the character notice can be executed corresponding to the change category including the change pattern in which some reach effects are executed, while other reach effects are executed. It may be limited so that the pre-reading notice effect of the character notice is not executed corresponding to the changing category including the changed pattern. In this case, a variation pattern in which a plurality of reach effect control patterns are prepared in advance for different reach effect modes depending on the character preview effect mode, and a reach effect control pattern for a certain reach effect mode are prepared in advance. It is only necessary to set so that the changed variation pattern is included in different variation pattern types.

  If it is determined in step S747 shown in FIG. 29 that the reach effect is not executed (step S747; No), for example, it is updated by subtracting 1 from the notice remaining count value (step S749), and after the update. It is determined whether or not the count value has reached a predetermined notice end determination value (eg, “0”, etc.) (step S750). At this time, if the remaining notice count value is different from the notice end determination value (step S750; No), the character notice effect determination process is ended.

  If it is determined in step S750 that the remaining notice count value has reached the notice end determination value (step S750; Yes), after the process of step S748 is executed, execution of the pre-read notice effect of the character notice is ended. After the designation (step S751), the character notice effect determination process is terminated. By specifying the end of execution of the character notice in the process of step S751, for example, when the current variable display is finished, the setting for executing the character notice is cleared, and the execution of the character notice is ended. .

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 24 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 32, 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, an effect control process timer value (step S541). ). As an example, in the process of step S541, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an 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 S541 (step S541; No), it is determined whether or not it is a notice effect period for executing the notice effect (step S542). The notice effect period may be determined in advance in a notice effect control pattern selected corresponding to a predetermined notice effect such as a prefetch notice effect such as a character notice. When it is a notice effect period in step S542 (step S542; Yes), effect operation control for executing the notice effect is performed (step S543).

  As an example, in the process of step S543, the display of the effect image is performed according to the effect control execution data (for example, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) read from the notice effect control pattern or the like. In order to perform a predetermined effect operation including part or all of the output of sound effects, the lighting of the lamp, the operation of the effect model, etc., various commands are created and the display control unit 123 and the sound control board 13, What is necessary is just to transmit with respect to the lamp control board 14 grade | etc.,.

  When it is not the notice effect period in step S542 (step S542; No), after executing the process of step S543, it is determined whether or not it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S544). . The reach effect period may be determined in advance in the reach effect control pattern selected corresponding to the predetermined reach effect. When it is the reach production period in step S544 (step S544; Yes), production operation control for executing the reach production is performed (step S545).

  When it is not the reach production period in step S544 (step S544; No), after executing the processing of step S545, for example, based on the setting in the special figure fluctuation production control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, etc. After performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern (step S546), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S541 (step S541; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S547). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S547; 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.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S547 (step S547; 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 S548). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S549). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S550), and then the effect process during variable display is ended.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, or the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is formed. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 in FIG. In S212, a winning random number determination process is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process, when it is determined in step S403 in FIG. 18 that the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), step S410, Based on the transmission setting in S413, a symbol designating command and a variable category command for notifying the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, for example, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the prefetching notice determination process in step S161 of FIG. 24, if the prefetching notice effect can be executed, the prefetching notice in step S710 of FIG. The presence / absence of the production and the type of pre-reading notice are determined. At this time, if the character notice effect determination process is executed in step S529 in FIG. 28 based on the pre-read notice type of “character notice”, the variable display of this time is supported in step S745. The character image to be displayed is determined. If it is determined in step S747 that the reach effect is executed (step S747; Yes), the reach effect content corresponding to the displayed character is set in step S748.

  Based on the determination in step S745, the control for executing the notice effect is performed in step S543 of FIG. 32, so that the variable display that is the target of the determination result based on the occurrence of the start winning is executed. It is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect of the character notice that changes the effect mode step by step. Further, the control for executing the reach effect in step S545 of FIG. 32 is performed based on the setting in step S748, so that the character notice is displayed in the variable display that is the target of the determination result based on the occurrence of the start winning. The reach effect corresponding to the combination of the displayed character images can be executed.

  For example, the character image to be displayed is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B in step S745, and the reach effect prepared in advance for each variation pattern as shown in FIG. 31 in step S748. The reach effect content corresponding to the control pattern is set. As a result, as an example of the effect form in the pre-reading notice effect, the character image display form in the character notice is any one of the notice orders SC01 to SC15 as shown in FIG. That is, every time variable display is executed, any one of characters A to C is increased (added) and combined with the already displayed character image, so that the effect mode in the character notice is increased. It changes step by step. In addition, the variable display to be notified corresponds to each of the notification orders SC01 to SC15 among a plurality of types of reach effect modes such as A reach, B reach, C reach, AB reach, AC reach, BC reach, and ABC reach. The reach effect of the effect mode is executed.

  When the notice order is SC04, SC05, SC09, SC10, SC14, or SC15 among the notice orders SC01 to SC15, all the effect images of the characters A to C are displayed in the character notice. In step S745, the character image to be displayed for each variable display is determined at a ratio as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, so that the variable display result corresponds to each notice order. Is set as shown in FIG. 33B. That is, even if the combination of the character images finally displayed after the character notice is executed is the same, the big hit reliability can be varied according to the order in which the character images are displayed.

  Further, for example, in step S710 of FIG. 25, the pre-reading notice type of “character notice” is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 27A, and as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B in step S745. Character images to be displayed at a certain ratio are determined, and further, the reach effect content corresponding to the character being displayed is set in step S748, and the variable display result corresponding to each reach effect content is “big hit”. The possibility (big hit reliability) is set as shown in FIG. That is, when the reach effect content corresponds to the case where the number of displayed character images is large, the big hit reliability is higher than the reach effect content corresponding to the case where the number of displayed character images is small. Get higher. Further, when the number of displayed character images is the same, the reach corresponding to the display of other characters B and C when the content of the reach effect corresponds to the display of the character A. The jackpot reliability is higher than when the content is production. Further, the reach effect content corresponding to the display of the character B has a higher hit reliability than the reach effect content corresponding to the display of the character C.

  In the notice order SC01 to SC15 shown in FIG. 33 (A), the character images displayed in “before one change or notice subject change” are the same. That is, when it is determined in step S743 in FIG. 29 that all characters are not being displayed, the character image to be displayed this time is determined in step S745, so that variable display starts until all characters are being displayed. Each time a character image is added and after all characters are displayed, the character image display does not change even if variable display is started, and the character image display in the previous variable display continues. .

  On the other hand, the display of the character image may not change even when not all characters are being displayed in the variable display before the variable display to be notified. That is, the effect of the pre-reading notice effect need not always change in response to the start of variable display, and at least one of the variable displays is executed before the variable display to be notified is started. Corresponding to this, it is only necessary that the production mode can be changed.

  FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 show an example of the effect operation when the pre-reading notice effect for character notice is executed. In this effect operation example, when the decorative symbol variable display as shown in FIG. 34A is being performed, the special figure holding memory number is “2”. At this time, when a game ball passes (enters) through the start winning opening and a start winning occurs, the reservation as shown in FIG. 34 (B) corresponds to the fact that the number of special figure storage is “3”. The display is performed in the start winning storage display area 5H. It is assumed that the pre-reading notice type of “character notice” is determined in step S710 in FIG. 25 based on the occurrence of the start winning. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34C, 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 “3”. For example, when the decorative display variable display as shown in FIG. 34 (D) is started, in the start winning memory display area 5H, the display at the leftmost display part is removed and the holding numbers “2” and “3” are displayed. By moving the display of the display part corresponding to 1 to the left, the fact that the number of special figure storage has become “2” is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  When the variable display shown in FIG. 34D is started, the character image to be displayed this time is determined in step S745 of FIG. 29 in correspondence with the execution of the character notice. As an example, when the character A is determined, display of a character image as shown in FIG. 34 (D) is started. When the reach effect is executed by this variable display, A reach is set as the reach effect content corresponding to the display of the character A in step S748 of FIG. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (E), the reach effect operation control is performed in step S545 of FIG. A) reach production as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, after the variable display shown in FIG. 34 (D) is started, the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) of the non-reach combination as shown in FIG. 34 (G) is derived and displayed, and the variable display ends. Suppose that In this case, a new variable display is started in response to the special figure hold storage number being “2”. At this time, for example, when the character B is determined to be the character image to be displayed this time in step S745 of FIG. 29, the display of the character B is started during the variable display of the decorative symbols as shown in FIG. The When the reach effect is executed by this variable display, AB reach is set as the reach effect content corresponding to the display of the character A + B in step S748 of FIG. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 35 (I), the reach effect of the AB reach as shown in FIG. 35 (J) is started based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state.

  After the variable display shown in FIG. 34 (H) is started, the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) of the non-reach combination as shown in FIG. 35 (K) is derived and displayed, and the variable display is ended. To do. In this case, a new variable display is started in response to the special figure hold storage number being “1”. At this time, for example, in step S745 of FIG. 29, the character C is determined as the character image to be displayed this time. In this way, the display of the character C is started during the variable display of the decorative design as shown in FIG. When the reach effect is executed by this variable display, ABC reach is set as the reach effect content corresponding to the display of the characters A + B + C in step S748 of FIG. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 35 (M), the reach effect of ABC reach as shown in FIG. 35 (N) is started based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state.

  In this way, in the pre-reading notice effect of character notice, the effect mode is changed stepwise by combining the displayed character images in a predetermined order. Then, when the reach effect is executed with the variable display to be notified, the reach effect of the effect mode corresponding to the combination of the character images as the effect contents in the character preview is executed.

  In addition, not only the combination of the effect contents in the pre-reading notice effect such as the combination of the character images in the character notice, but also the effect mode in the reach effect or the like according to the execution order of the effect contents in the pre-reading notice effect such as the display order of the character images. May be different. Instead of or together with the reach effect, the jackpot notification effect for notifying that the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit effect during the round in the big hit game state, the end of the big hit game state Among the ending effects that notify the user, some or all of the effects may be made different according to the combination (or execution order) of the effects in the pre-reading notice effect. In addition to the reach effect, or in addition to the reach effect, for example, the decorative pattern variable display mode itself such as the display color and size of the decorative pattern, the display position, the changing direction, the changing speed, etc. You may make it differ according to the combination (or execution order) of the production content in production.

  The effect content in the pre-reading notice effect may increase the change amount of the effect mode step by step, for example, by combining the display of the character images in the character notice in a predetermined order. May be reduced. Further, the pre-reading notice effect may increase the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (big hit reliability) as the number of executions over a plurality of variable displays increases, or a specific big hit type The possibility may be increased by executing the pre-reading notice effect over a predetermined number of variable displays, while the possibility for other jackpot types may be reduced stepwise.

  As a specific example, a case where a meter notice is executed instead of a character notice will be described. The meter notice notifies the possibility of a “hit” in the variable display to be notified by the scale of the meter displayed in the predetermined display area of the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative design. In the meter advance notice, every time the variable display is executed, for example, the production mode changes due to a gradual decrease in the scale of the meter. As described above, the meter notice may be a notice effect in which the aspect changes step by step by gradually reducing the scale of the meter over a plurality of variable displays.

  In this case, in step S710 of FIG. 25, for example, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice type may be decided at a decision ratio as shown in FIG. The pre-reading notice type of “meter notice” can be determined at a high rate when the variable figure is “common for super reach” or “big hit except for suddenness” as long as the special figure hold storage number is “1”. . Then, when the special figure hold memory number is “2”, the fluctuation category corresponds to “super reach common” or “big hit other than suddenness”, compared to when the special figure hold memory number is “1”. The ratio determined for the pre-reading notice type of “meter notice” is low, and is not decided when the number of special figure hold storage is “3” or more.

  On the other hand, when the variable category is different from “super reach common”, “accuracy” or “big hit other than accuracies”, the special figure hold memory number is smaller than when the special figure hold memory number is “1”. When “2” is set, a higher percentage is determined as a pre-reading notice type of “meter notice”. When the variation category is “probable”, the pre-reading notice type of “meter notice” is not determined when the special figure holding storage number is “1” or “2”. On the other hand, when the special figure hold storage number is “3” or more, it can be determined as the pre-reading notice type of “meter notice” only when the variation category is “accuracy”.

  With this setting, the variable display result may be a “big hit” when the pre-reading notice effect for the meter warning is executed only for one variable display rather than when it is executed for two variable displays. Will increase. On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect of the meter notice is executed over three or more variable displays, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” in the variable display to be noticed. Thus, it may be set so that a specific variable display result is obtained in response to execution of a predetermined pre-reading notice effect over a predetermined number of variable displays.

  In order to execute the pre-reading notice effect of the meter notice, in step S529 of FIG. 28, instead of the character notice effect determining process in the above embodiment, a meter notice effect determining process as shown in FIG. It only has to be executed. In the meter notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 37A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the meter notice prefetch notice effect is being executed (step S761). (Step S761; No), the meter announcement effect determining process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S761 that the meter notice is being executed (step S761; Yes), the meter display information stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is read (step S762). The meter display information is stored in, for example, a meter display information buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, and the meter scale display mode (for example, the frequency of the scale, display color, additional message) Any information may be used as long as it can be specified.

  Based on the meter display information read out by the process of step S762, a setting for updating the meter display is performed (step S763). At this time, it suffices if the update amount of the meter display can be determined based on the number of variable displays for executing the meter notice, the remaining notice count value, or the like. Then, it is only necessary to determine the update amount of the meter display so that the display amount of the meter scale decreases as the number of variable displays for which the meter notice is executed increases. Note that, in the process of step S762 or before executing the process of step S762, it is determined whether or not the display amount of the meter scale is “0”. If it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S765. You may make it progress to the process of.

  After executing the process of step S763, the meter display information is updated (step S764). At this time, for example, information indicating that the display mode of the meter scale set by the process of step S763 can be specified may be stored as the storage data of the meter display information buffer.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a reach effect is executed corresponding to the current variable display (step S765). At this time, if it is determined that the reach effect is executed (step S765; Yes), the reach effect effect mode corresponding to the display state of the meter scale is set (step S766). As an example, among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 5, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation”, the variation pattern PB5− 1, reach effect control patterns corresponding to a plurality of types of reach effect contents as shown in FIG. 37 (B) are prepared in advance according to the presence / absence of meter notice and the remaining amount of meter which is the display mode of the meter scale. That's fine. In addition, it is only necessary to be able to set a plurality of types of reach effect contents according to the presence / absence of the meter notice and the effect mode even in a specific change pattern such as a change pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 37B, a reach effect control pattern for executing A reach, AB reach, and ABC reach is provided corresponding to the case where the remaining amount of the meter is “1” to “4”. Yes. The reach effect content (effect mode) by each reach effect control pattern is the effect content corresponding to the meter remaining amount displayed in the pre-reading notice effect of the meter notice. Thereby, according to the production | presentation aspect which changes in steps by the pre-reading notice production | presentation of a meter notice, the production | presentation aspect in reach production can be varied. When the meter notice is executed over three or more variable displays, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Therefore, in the fluctuation pattern PB5-1 corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the reach effect control pattern for setting the reach effect content according to the case where the remaining meter amount is “0” is Not provided. On the other hand, if the meter warning is executed over three or more variable displays and the variable display result is set to “big hit” and the big hit type may be “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the big hit In the variation pattern corresponding to the type, a reach effect control pattern for providing reach effect contents corresponding to the case where the remaining amount of the meter is “0” may be prepared.

  If it is determined in step S765 shown in FIG. 37A that the reach effect is not executed (step S765; No), for example, it is updated by subtracting 1 from the remaining notice count number (step S767). Then, it is determined whether or not the updated count value has reached a predetermined notice end determination value (for example, “0” or the like) (step S768). At this time, if the remaining notice count value is different from the notice end determination value (step S768; No), the meter notice effect determination process is ended.

  When it is determined in step S768 that the remaining notice count value has reached the notice end determination value (step S768; Yes), after the process of step S766 is executed, execution of the pre-read notice effect of the meter notice is ended. After the designation (step S769), the meter notice effect determination process is terminated. By specifying the end of execution of the meter notice in the process of step S769, for example, when the current variable display is finished, the setting for executing the meter notice is cleared and the execution of the meter notice is ended. .

  FIG. 38 shows an example of an effect operation in the case where the pre-reading notice effect for the meter notice is executed. In this effect operation example, first, similarly to the operation examples shown in FIGS. 34A to 34C, the final stop symbol that becomes the variable display result of the decorative symbol after the special figure reservation storage number becomes “3”. It is assumed that the previous variable display has been completed by deriving (definite decorative symbol). After that, for example, the variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 38A is started, and the fact that the special figure holding storage number is “2” is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  When the variable display shown in FIG. 38A is started, a setting for updating the meter display is performed in step S763 of FIG. 37A corresponding to the execution of the meter notice. As an example, when the meter remaining amount is set to “4” as an initial state of meter display, an effect image showing a meter scale as shown in FIG. 38A is displayed. When the reach effect is executed with this variable display, ABC reach is set as the reach effect content corresponding to the meter remaining amount “4” in step S766 of FIG. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), the reach effect of ABC reach as shown in FIG. 38 (C) is started based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state.

  On the other hand, after the variable display shown in FIG. 38 (A) is started, the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) of the non-reach combination as shown in FIG. 38 (D) is derived and displayed, and the variable display ends. Suppose that Subsequently, when a new variable display is started in response to the special figure hold storage number being “2”, for example, the meter remaining amount is updated as a meter display update process in step S763 of FIG. When “2” is set to “2”, it is updated to an effect image showing a meter scale as shown in FIG. Then, when the reach effect is executed with this variable display, A reach is set as the reach effect content corresponding to the meter remaining amount “2” in step S766 of FIG. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 38F, the reach display effect of A reach as shown in FIG. 38G is started based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state.

  After the variable display shown in FIG. 38 (E) is started, the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) of the non-reach combination as shown in FIG. 38 (H) is derived and displayed. To do. In this case, when a new variable display is started in response to the special figure hold storage number being “1”, for example, in step S763 in FIG. 37A, the meter remaining amount is set to “0”. Is done. In this way, an effect image showing a meter scale in which the remaining amount of the meter is “0” during the variable display of the decorative design as shown in FIG. 38I is displayed. And, corresponding to the fact that the pre-notification effect of the meter notice is executed over three variable displays, for example, as shown in FIG. 38 (J), the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit type corresponds to “surprise” The final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) to be displayed is derived and displayed, and a message such as “Suddenly!

  Thus, in the pre-reading notice effect of the meter notice, the effect mode is changed stepwise by decreasing the remaining amount of the meter on the displayed meter scale for each variable display. When the reach effect is executed with the variable display to be notified, the reach effect of the effect mode corresponding to the remaining amount of the meter as the effect content in the meter notification is executed. In addition, when the pre-notification effect of the meter warning is executed over a predetermined number (for example, three times) of variable display, a specific variable display in which the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate”. The result is confirmed.

  The pre-reading notice effect is not limited to changing the display mode of the effect image such as the character image or the meter scale for each variable display. For example, a player's predetermined operation on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A is detected and the effect mode is set. It may be changed. As a specific example, every time a variable display is executed, a message for instructing the player to operate the stick controller 31A in a predetermined order is notified, and a pre-reading notice of an operation time notice in which the production mode changes based on the operation result A case where an effect is executed will be described.

  In this case, for example, in step S710 of FIG. 25, it may be determined whether or not the pre-reading notice type of “pre-operation notice” is set at a predetermined rate. As with the pre-reading notice type of “Character notice” in the above embodiment, the variable display result becomes “big hit” as the number of executions over a plurality of variable displays increases. What is necessary is just to set so that possibility that the game value advantageous to a player, such as possibility may be raised, will be provided is raised. Alternatively, similar to the pre-reading notice type of “meter notice”, it may be set so that a specific variable display result is obtained in response to the operation notice being executed over a predetermined number of variable displays.

  In order to execute the pre-reading notice effect of the operation time notice, in step S529 of FIG. 28, the operation time notice effect determining process may be executed instead of the character notice effect determining process in the above embodiment. In the operation announcement effect determination process, an operation procedure notification pattern for operating the stick controller 31A in a predetermined order may be determined based on the reading result of the meter display information. The operation procedure notification pattern only needs to be prepared in advance in accordance with the order in which the stick controller 31A is operated. Further, based on the remaining notice count count value, a case where a predetermined operation matching the operation procedure notified by the operation procedure notification pattern is detected and a case where such a predetermined operation is not detected are respectively supported. It suffices if the update amount of the meter display can be determined. Note that the meter display update amount may be determined based on the determination result of whether or not a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A is detected in step S543 of FIG.

  In addition, in the operation announcement determination process, when the reach effect is executed corresponding to the current variable display, the reach effect effect mode may be set according to the updated meter scale display state. . It should be noted that the effect aspect of the reach effect may be determined based on the determination result of whether or not the predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A is detected in step S543 in FIG.

  FIG. 39 and FIG. 40 show an example of the effect operation when the pre-reading notice for the operation time notice is executed. In this effect operation example, first, similarly to the operation examples shown in FIGS. 34A to 34C, the final stop symbol that becomes the variable display result of the decorative symbol after the special figure reservation storage number becomes “3”. It is assumed that the previous variable display has been completed by deriving (definite decorative symbol). Thereafter, variable display of decorative symbols is started, and for example, as shown in FIG. 39 (A), it is displayed in a identifiable manner that the special figure holding memory number has become “2”.

  When the variable display shown in FIG. 39A is started, the operation procedure notification pattern is determined in correspondence with the execution of the operation time notice. Based on the determination result, the notification control of the notice effect is performed in step S543 in FIG. 32, whereby the notification of the message as shown in FIG. 39A, for example, is started. Then, as shown in FIGS. 39B to 39D, a message for operating the stick controller 31A in a predetermined order is notified, and a predetermined operation (for example, tilting operation) for the stick controller 31A is detected.

  The display state may be updated so that the meter scale increases step by step each time a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A conforming to the operation procedure notified according to the operation procedure notification pattern is detected. Alternatively, the display state may be updated so that the meter scale increases to a predetermined amount when all operations of the stick controller 31A that match the operation procedure are detected. When the reach effect is executed with this variable display, the content of the reach effect is set corresponding to the display state of the meter scale based on the detection result of the predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A in the operation time notice. As an example, A reach is set as the reach effect content corresponding to the case where the display state of the meter scale is “1” or more and less than “2”. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 39 (E), the reach reach effect of A reach as shown in FIG. 39 (F) is started based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state.

  On the other hand, after the variable display shown in FIGS. 39 (A) to 39 (D) is performed, the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) of the non-reach combination as shown in FIG. 39 (G) is derived and displayed. Assume that variable display has ended. Subsequently, when a new variable display is started in response to the special figure hold storage number being “2”, a plurality of operation procedure notification patterns prepared in advance based on the display state of the meter scale, etc. Any one of the patterns may be determined. For example, during the variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 39 (H), a message corresponding to the operation procedure notification pattern is notified and a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A is detected. When the reach effect is executed with this variable display, AB reach is set as the reach effect content corresponding to, for example, the display state of the meter scale being “2” or more and less than “3”. Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (I), the reach effect of AB reach as shown in FIG. 40 (J) is started on the basis that the display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state.

  After the variable display shown in FIG. 39 (H) is started, the final display symbol (definite decorative symbol) of the non-reach combination as shown in FIG. 40 (K) is derived and displayed. To do. In this case, when a new variable display is started in response to the special figure holding storage number being “1”, the operation procedure notification pattern may be determined based on the display state of the meter scale. . Then, for example, during the variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 40 (L), a message corresponding to the operation procedure notification pattern is notified and a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A is detected. When the reach effect is executed with this variable display, for example, ABC reach is set as the reach effect content corresponding to the case where the display state of the meter scale is “4”. Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (M), the reach effect of ABC reach as shown in FIG. 40 (N) is started based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state.

  In this way, in the pre-reading notice effect of the advance notice at the time of operation, the effect state is changed stepwise by updating the display state of the meter scale based on the detection result of the predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A. Then, when the reach effect is executed with the variable display to be notified, the reach effect of the effect mode corresponding to the display state of the meter scale as the effect content in the operation time notice is executed. The update amount of the meter display differs depending on not only the detection result of the predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A but also the determination result of whether or not the display result in the variable display to be notified is “big hit”. The update amount may be determined, or may be determined as one of a plurality of update amounts at different ratios. For example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the update amount may be determined at a higher rate than in cases other than “big hit”.

  As a pre-announcement effect such as a pre-reading pre-announcement effect, the effect mode is changed step by step over a plurality of variable displays. An effect in which a baseball game is played is executed, and the ball count is updated each time variable display starts You may make it perform the production. In the case where the reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol becoming the reach state in the variable display to be notified, the effect mode according to the ball count updated in the pre-reading notice effect It is sufficient that the reach production is executed. As a specific example, if the ball count is 2 strikes, a reach effect is obtained to strike out, while if it is other than 2 strikes, a reach effect that is taken by hitting may be executed.

  Moreover, you may prepare the thing which becomes a big hit decision aspect corresponding only when the variable display result turns into "big hit" among the production | presentation aspects in a prefetch notice effect. And, when the effect mode in the pre-reading notice effect that changes stepwise over a plurality of variable displays becomes the specific effect mode, the reach effect that tells whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” is not executed. In addition, for example, it is also possible to immediately derive and display a determined decorative symbol of the jackpot combination to notify that the variable display result is “big hit”. That is, a special effect corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” may be performed in response to the execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the specific effect mode. As a result, it is possible to diversify the production mode in the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, and to enhance the unexpectedness of the production and improve the game entertainment.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications 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, in the above-described embodiment, when the effect mode in the pre-reading notice effect is changed step by step and the reach effect is executed with the variable display to be notified, the content of the effect in the pre-reading notice effect is Along with the configuration that executes the reach effect of the corresponding effect mode, for example, a reserved memory number notification command as reserved memory information that specifies that the number of the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased can be recognized. It has been described as having a configuration that restricts the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when it cannot be normally received. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may include only a configuration that executes a reach effect in the effect mode corresponding to the effect content in the prefetch notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, using the variation pattern type determination threshold set in any of the processes of steps S406, S408, and S411 shown in FIG. 18, the variation category including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is The determination is made in the process of step S412. Based on the determination result of the variation category and the like, in the process of step S745 shown in FIG. 29, an effect mode that changes stepwise in the prefetching notice effect is determined. Then, the reach effect corresponding to the effect mode in the pre-reading notice effect is determined by executing the process of step S748. On the other hand, in the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18, for example, the random pattern MR4 for determining the variation pattern is used to identify individual variation patterns in the variable display to be notified and shown in FIG. In the process of step S745, the effect mode in the prefetch notice effect may be determined according to the specified variation pattern.

  In this case, numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is also extracted in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 17, and is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B as reservation information. Just remember. And when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol is determined based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern read from the first special diagram reservation storage unit 151A or the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. And the variation pattern of the decorative design may be determined as any one of a plurality of patterns. That is, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol or the decorative symbol is variably displayed based on the hold information read from the first special figure hold storage unit 151A or the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. While the mode is determined as one of a plurality of modes, before the determination, a special symbol or a decorative symbol is displayed based on the game ball passing through the start winning port (the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port). It is determined which of the plurality of modes the variable display mode is determined, and an effect mode in the pre-reading notice effect that is executed before the variable display that is the target of the determination result is executed according to the determination result It may be determined at a different rate.

  In the above embodiment, every time the process of step S745 shown in FIG. 29 is executed, the character image to be displayed corresponding to the current variable display is determined, thereby changing the effect mode step by step in the pre-reading notice effect. It was explained that On the other hand, for example, when it is determined in step S716 shown in FIG. 25 that the “character notice” pre-reading notice effect is to be executed, the pre-reading notice effect is changed stepwise corresponding to a plurality of variable displays. The production mode may be determined collectively. As an example, a plurality of character notice patterns that specify combinations of character images to be displayed each time a plurality of variable displays are executed are prepared in advance and stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121. If it is determined in step S716 shown in FIG. 25 that the pre-reading notice effect of “character notice” is to be executed, the variable display determination result (designation command or variable category command of the determination result) is determined. The character notice pattern may be determined as one of a plurality of patterns on the basis of data and the like, and the variable display count at which the prefetch notice effect is executed.

  In the above embodiment, before the variable display to be notified is executed, the pre-reading notice effect in which the effect mode changes stepwise over the variable display multiple times is executed, and the effect mode of the reach effect is the effect of the pre-reading notice effect. It was described as being determined according to the content. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a re-change effect in which the effect mode changes stepwise over the initial change or the pseudo-change change (re-change) in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, The effect mode may be determined corresponding to the effect content of the re-variation effect. That is, when the initial change or pseudo-continuous change (re-change) is executed in response to the fact that the variable display start condition is satisfied once, the effect mode is gradually increased as the re-change display operation proceeds. The re-change effect that changes may be executed, and the specific effect may be executed in a specific effect mode corresponding to the effect mode of the re-change effect. The specific effect may be the variable display mode itself in the variable display of the decorative design, the reach effect executed in response to the variable display, or the jackpot executed based on the variable display result A part or all of the notification effect, the big hit effect, and the ending effect may be used.

  Or, during the execution of variable display where the start condition is satisfied, as a changing notice effect that predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a `` big hit '', execute a notice effect that changes the production mode in stages, The production mode of the reach production may be determined corresponding to the production content of the notice production. As a specific example, the production mode is changed in stages from one stage to a plurality of stages, and when the variable display result is “big hit”, the stage is produced at a higher level than when it is not “big hit”. In the notice effect of the step-up notice in which the aspect can be changed, a player's predetermined operation on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A may be detected and the effect aspect may be changed to the next stage. Corresponding to the effect form of the notice effect that changes based on the operation result of the operation means, a specific effect including a variable display of a decorative design and a reach effect may be executed.

  Or, during the execution of a predetermined number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, the production mode is step-by-step as an effect to notify that there is a possibility that the display result may be a “big hit” among the variable displays stored on hold. The pre-reading effect that changes to the above may be executed, and the effect mode of the ending effect that is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state may be determined corresponding to the effect content of the pre-reading effect. As a specific example, when the presentation mode is changed step by step from one step to a plurality of steps, and the hold information that the variable display result is “big hit” is stored, it is previously stored at a higher rate than when it is not stored. In the pre-reading effect in which the effect mode can be changed up to a predetermined stage, the player's predetermined operation on the operation means such as the stick controller 31A may be detected to change the effect mode to the next stage. A specific effect such as an ending effect may be executed in response to the effect mode of the prefetch effect that changes based on the operation result of the operation means.

  An effect mode for giving a predetermined privilege to the player is an effect mode of an effect that changes based on the operation result of the operation means or an effect mode in a specific effect that is executed corresponding to the content of the effect. May be included. For example, a predetermined effect including a predetermined operation such as a voice image output that includes a display of a character image serving as a premium image, a display of a two-dimensional barcode for acquiring a premium image, or both, or a different sound display from the image display Therefore, it is only necessary to give a privilege to the player. The player is not limited to performing an effect for giving a privilege to the player. For example, the player has a ticket printed with a two-dimensional barcode, or the player has image data representing a character image to be a premium image. Arbitrary information provision processing such as wireless or wired transmission to a portable terminal may be executed. By giving a privilege to the player based on the operation result of the operation means, the player's willingness to operate the operation means can be enhanced, and the game interest can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the description has been made on the assumption that the variable display corresponding to the effect mode is executed when the combination of the character images and the display amount of the meter scale change stepwise as the effect mode in the pre-reading notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there is a pre-reading notice effect that changes the display mode of the effect image different from the combination of the character images and the display amount of the meter scale, such as the display mode of the background image or the moving image. The variable display corresponding to the effect mode in such a pre-reading notice effect may be executed. Or, for example, among the output modes of sound effects by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting modes in the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the operation modes of the effect movable member provided inside or outside the game area, A pre-reading notice effect that changes stepwise an effect mode different from the display mode of the effect image, such as a predetermined effect mode including part or all, is executed, and in response to the effect mode in such a pre-read notice effect, Specific effects including variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects may be executed.

  A special feature extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize instead of or together with restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information cannot be normally received. When it is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the figure display result, control is performed based on the display result in the variable display that is the object of the determination. Execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning that occurred during the period until the big hit gaming state is ended may be restricted. As a result, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the result of determining the variable display result or the variable category according to the game state when the start prize is generated, the game content is maintained while maintaining the consistency of the contents of the effect. Can be improved.

  In the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 18, the determination using the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402 is performed. As described above, as the big hit determination data indicating the big hit determination range used for determining whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, a predetermined number when the gaming state is not the probability variation state (high probability state). Data for the normal determination including the jackpot determination value and special determination data including a larger number of jackpot determination values than the predetermined number when the game state is in a probabilistic state, and when the start winning occurs When the gaming state is not the probability variation state, the variable display result is determined using the normal determination data. On the other hand, when the gaming state when the start winning is generated is the probability variation state, the variable display result is obtained using the special determination data. judge. Here, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the variable display result is determined as “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize. And when determining that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and it is determined that the probability change control is not performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, You may restrict execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning which occurred within the period until the probability variation control ends based on the display result in the variable display which is the object of the determination. As a result, the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the special determination data corresponding to the probability variation state, even though the probability variation control ends. It is possible to prevent this and to maintain the consistency of the production contents.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening, and the game that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. The description has been made on the assumption that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be a thing.

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

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

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a start winning occurs due to a game ball passing (entering) through the starting winning opening, in the winning random number determination process in step S212 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the display result is “big hit”, the variation category, and the like. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines in the process of step S745 shown in FIG. 29 when it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the process of step S710 shown in FIG. The character image thus obtained is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 under the control of step S543 shown in FIG. In this way, the pre-reading notice effect in which the effect mode is changed step by step is executed before the variable display to be subjected to the variable display result or the variation category is executed. Then, in the variable display to be determined, a reach effect corresponding to the character image being displayed is set in the process of step S748 shown in FIG. 29, and then the reach effect is controlled by the control of step S545 shown in FIG. Execute. Thereby, regardless of what number is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, the variable display hold information to be notified by the pre-reading notice effect, that is, Regardless of the timing (order) at which the variable display to be notified is executed, variable display consistent with the effect of the pre-reading notice effect can be executed, and the display result of each variable display without giving the player a sense of incongruity Can increase the player's expectation of the game and improve the gaming interest.

  In the process of step S745 shown in FIG. 29, the character to be displayed this time is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIGS. Each time the variable display is executed a plurality of times before the display is started, the change amount of the effect mode increases stepwise. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in expectation due to the advance of the pre-reading notice effect, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, in the process of step S745 shown in FIG. 29, the character to be displayed this time is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B. Each time the variable display is executed multiple times before the variable display is started, the character image is displayed in combination so as to increase one by one, so that the effect mode in the pre-reading notice effect changes step by step To do. In the process of step S748 shown in FIG. 29, a reach effect corresponding to such a combination of character images is set, and the reach effect is executed by the control of step S545 shown in FIG. Thereby, a player's interest with respect to a pre-reading notice effect and a variable display result can be raised, and a game interest can be improved.

  The fact that the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are increased by transmitting the reserved memory number notification command based on the setting in step S213 shown in FIG. Can be recognized. In addition, a start prize is generated when a symbol designation command is transmitted based on the setting in any of steps S405, S407, and S411 shown in FIG. 18 or a variation category command is transmitted based on the setting in step S413. The determination result of the variable display mode based on the random number value extracted at the time can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. On the other hand, it is determined in step S707 shown in FIG. 25 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally, and in the process in step S723 shown in FIG. In such a case, the determination in step S710 shown in FIG. 25 and the process in step S727 shown in FIG. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect from being unmatched and the reliability of the notice effect that can be executed before the variable display to be noticed is reduced.

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 for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving the display result is provided. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived as
With respect to variable display of identification information that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the start area, information for deciding whether or not to make the specific display result is held within a predetermined upper limit storage number range Holding storage means that can be stored as information;
Starting time determining means for determining whether or not the variable display result of the identification information is the specific display result based on the hold information read from the hold storage means when starting variable display of the identification information;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the start time determining means;
Before starting determination by the starting time determining means, before starting determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is obtained based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area;
Based on the determination result of the pre-start determination unit, before the variable display that is the target of the determination result is executed, the mode change effect execution unit that executes the mode change effect that changes the effect mode stepwise,
Specific variable display executing means for executing variable display corresponding to the effect aspect of the aspect change effect executed by the aspect change effect executing means in the variable display that is the target of the determination result;
A gaming machine characterized by that.